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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG020005_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20160108STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET NCG PERMITS PERMIT NO. IV CGWOOOt) DEC TYPE R' HISTORICAL FILE ❑ MONITORING REPORTS DOC DATE ❑ YYYYMMDD Energy, Mineral and 'Land Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY January 8, 2016 Martin Marrietta Minerals, Inc. P.O. Box 30013 Raleigh, NC 27622-013 PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary TRACY DAMS Director Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION Martin Marrietta Minerals Belgrade Quarry NPDI S Stormwater General Permit - NCG020005 Onslow County Dear Martin Marrietta Minerals: On January 7, 2016, Karl Hammers from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources, conducted a site inspection for the tract/project known as Belgrade Quarry. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject project is covered by NPDES Stormwater General Permit — NCG020005. t) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly implemented. Yes ® No ❑ 2) Qualitative Monitoring Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements. Yes ® No ❑ 3) Analytical Monitoring Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements. Yes ® No ❑ State of North Carolina � Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Laud Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension j Wilmington, NC 2W5 910 796 7215 T 1 910 350 2004 F I httoa/nortal.nedenr,orWweb!!r! Lv✓ Page 2 of 3 Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during this inspection. Please be advised that violations of the NPIDES Stormwater General Permit may be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910) 796-7372. Sincerely, Karl Hammers Environmental Specialist Land Quality Section cc: WiRO — Land Quality State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension j Wilmington, NC 28405 910 796 7215 T j 910 350 2004 F I hqp:/tpgrtal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/ permit: NCG020005 Owner - Facility: Martin Marietta Materials Inc Inspection Date: 01107/2016 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? # floes the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? # Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? # Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? # Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? # Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? # Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? # Does the Plan include a BMP summary? # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? # Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? # Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? # is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? # Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? Comment: Qualitative Monitoring Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? Comment: Analytical Monitoring Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from, Vehicle Maintenance areas? Comment: Permit and Outtalls # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? # If the facility has representative outfall status, is it property documented by the Division? # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? Comment: Yes No NA NE Es ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 19 ❑ ❑ ❑ 9 ❑ ❑ ❑ ER ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 9 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ R] ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE 60 ❑ ❑ ❑ om ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ® ❑ ❑ ❑ 10 ❑ ❑ ❑ W ❑ ❑ ❑ 12 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 3 �v Ccnozc7 onS V ae VuA Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section September 1, 2011 MEMORANDUM To: . Wilmington Regional Complaint Files, Onslow County From: Stephanie Garrett, Environmental Senior Technician Subject: Water Quality Complaint on White Oak River BIMS incident # 201101845 The Wilmington Regional Office received a complaint on June 7, regarding water quality concerns in the White Oak River near Belgrade, downstream from the Martin Marietta quarry. Michael Banks, owner of White Oak River Outfitters, was concerned that the river appeared to be devoid of life below the mine. He also reported a strong .sulfur smell in the area, conditions he believed began sometime in September or October after flooding from a tropical system. Stephanie Garrett and Linda Willis responded to the complaint on July 201h, which involved an inspection of the mine and physical and chemical monitoring on the river (Figure 1). Roughly a mile of the river is incorporated into the old mine, and functions more as a lake system, until the river exits the mine. Steve Whitt, a Martin Marietta employee reported that floodwaters inundated the mine after Tropical Storm Nichole produced over twenty inches of rain in four days last September. The mine recorded 31.5" of rainfall from September 27 through the 301h Physical measurements for temperature, conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO) were taken at all five locations (BEL-1 through BEL-5, Figures 1-5) and are shown in Table 1, Figures 2 - 7. Samples were collected for a variety of parameters at stations BEL-1 through BEL-4, and included: fecal coliform bacteria, nutrients, sulfate, and sulfide. Not all parameters were sampled at all stations. Results are shown in Table 1. Mine operations appeared to be within permit requirements and they were also found to be compliant in 2002, 2005 and 2009. All physical parameters were within normal range and did not exceed water quality standards (Table 1), where prese6t. nductivity w slightly elevated at all locations; water temperatures were lower than typical July levels; DO was very good at all locations, although was slightly elevated in the'lake indicating phytoplankton activity; and pH was within normal range. Only two of the chemical parameters (fecal coliform and sulfate) have water quality standards, and both appeared to be well within normal, acceptable ranges. No sulfides were detected. Nutrient levels were within normal ranges at the bridge station (BEL-2) and in the discharge from the mine (BEL-4). Nitrate/nitrite and phosphorous levels were high at the Maysville outfall (BEL-4) and in the river near the stormwater outfall, roughly 300 feet below the Maysville WWTP. These high levels are likely primarily from the wastewater plant, although there is a fair amount of agriculture in the watershed. Mr. Banksiconcerns about a sulfur odor last October was not something that could be investigated due to the fact it was several months ago, although both sulfate and sulfur samples were collected. It is likely that the sulfur odor he reported was a result of the flushing of anoxic bottom sediments in back waters and a result of the decomposition process of all the debris that was washed into the river during Tropical Storm Nicole last September. When a hurricane or tropical storm brings significant rainfall, substantial amounts of organic debris is washed into area streams, and stagnant, low oxygen back waters and sediments are flushed out. Decomposition of leaves and other organic debris is a multistage process, resulting from pia variety of microorganisms. Initially, bacteria that thrive in an oxygen rich environment, break down and digest the organic debris, and In the process utilize the oxygen that is present in the water. This creates a significant demand on oxygen levels, and eventually results in a substantial drop in available oxygen, typically within a few days of heavy rainfall. Because the aerobic microorganisms can no longer survive, anaerobic decomposition (without oxygen) processes begin. The final stage of this process involves methane -producing bacteria, which can result in strong odors. Additionally, anaerobic bottom sediments are inhabited by a variety of bacteria, one of which produces hydrogen sulfide. When sediments from stagnant backwaters are flushed out, the sulfur producing bacteria are introduced into flood waters, adding to the odor. This is a normal cycle during abnormally high rainfall events, such as hurricanes and tropical systems, and odors may last for several days. Oxygen levels do recover, but may take several weeks or more to get back to normal levels, depending on the severity of the storm event. Mr. Banks was also concerned that the river below the mine was "devoid of life". It is beyond the scope of a water quality investigation to conduct fish or wildlife surveys, but we did see a couple gar swimming near the landing off Dixon Farm road. It is important to note that fish kills or "evacuation" by fish of low oxygen waters are also very common after significant storm events. It may also take a substantial amount of time for the biological community to reestablish itself to normal levels. Justin Homan, a fisheries biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, does sampling on the White Oak River and can be contacted for further information on fish populations at 252-746-6739. No further action is anticipated. However, Hurricane Irene made landfall August 26th-271h and dropped over 10 inches of rain in the northeastern portions of the state. Oxygen levels have again dropped, fish kills and foul odors are being experienced in many surface waters. Staff are monitoring oxygen levels in the region and anticipate it will take several weeks or more for recovery. R BE �i. !vL J oz Table 1. Sample results (listed upstream to downstream) from complaint investigation on the White Oak River near Belgrade, July 20, 2011. Station Cond Temp C DO Sat pH Fecal Coliform Sulfide Sulfate NH3 TKN NO2+NO3 Total P White Oak at Maysville outfall 575 26.5 7.4 93 7.3 77 ND 22 ND 0.74 17 2.1 (BEL-4) r White Oak below stormwater outfall 483 25.9 6 74 7 28 ND 13 ND 0.74 (BEL-1) Belgrade mine outfall 422 24.6 7.8 94 7 120 NS NS 0.12 0.43 (BEL-3) White Oak at mine bridge 637 26 9.3 115 7.4 7 ND 10 ND 0.4 (BEL-2) White Oak at Dixon Field Rd. landing 638 27.1 6.6 83 7.2 (BEL-5) Applicable Water Quality Standards Dissolved Oxygen: not less than 5 mg/I p H : 6-9 Fecal Coliform: shall not excees a geometric mean of 200/100ml based on at least five consecutive samples during any 30 day period, nor exceed 400/100 ml in more than 20% of the samples. 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(BEL-5) Compliance Inspection Repot'R Permit: NCG020005 Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12f31114 Owner : Martin Marietta Materials Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Belgrade Quarry County: Onslow Belgrade-Swansboro Rd At US Hwy 17 Region: Wilmington Maysville NC 28555 Contact Person: Nuwan Wijesuriya Title: Phone: 919-783-4505 Directions to Facility: 17 System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection pate: 01/07/2016 Primary Inspector: Karl J hammers Secondary Inspector(s): Certification: Phone: Entry Time: 01:OOPM Exit Time: 02:35PM Phone: Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCG020005 Owner - Facility: Martin Marietta Materials Inc Inspection Date: 01107/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The site is in compliance. Page: 2 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director December 17, 1999 ROBERT R. WINCHESTER MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATES - BELGRADE POST OFFICE BOX 30013 RALEIGH. NC 27622 Dear Permittee: LT!WA • A&7;J dM NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVERONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit Martin Marietta Aggregates - Belgrade COC Number NCG020005 Onslow County In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020000, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued Stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983. The following information is included with your permit package: * A copy of general stormwater permit NCG020000 * Five copies of the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form * A copy of a Technical Bulletin on this permit which outlines permit components and addresses frequently asked questions * A Certificate of Coverage for your facility * DWQ fee schedule Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. Please note that in 1998 Senate Bill 1366 established changes to the permit fee structure for DWQ permits effective January 1, 1999. This change requires that you pay an annual fee to assure continued coverage under this permit. You will be invoiced for this fee beginning next year. A copy of the current fee schedule is included with this letter. If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Tony Evans of the Central Office Stormwater and General Permits Unit at (919) 733-5083, ext. 584 Sincerely, b.ct for Kerr T. Stevens Director, Division of Water Quality cc: Central Files Wilmington Regional Office 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020005 STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATES is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment systems and discharges associated with mine dewatering and process wastewater from a facility located at MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATES - BELGRADE US 17 SOUTH MAYS V ILLE ONSLOW COUNTY to receiving waters designated as the White Oak River in the White Oak River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements. and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 1I,1II, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 17, 1999, This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day December 17, 1999. for Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission