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Home My WebLink AboutNCG210400_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20110209- STOWWATER-DIVISION CODINGSHEET RESCISSIONS . PERMIT NO., O? i D DOC TYPE Et COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL DATE OF RESCISSION ❑ : c)0 O a YYYYMMDD NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 9, 2011 Mr. Harold Walker 3802 New Savannah Road Burgaw, NC 28425 Subject: Walker Pallet Company Inc. Notice of Violation (NOV-2010-DV-0418) Pender County Dear Mr. Walker, An inspection of the Walker Pallet Company Inc. site was conducted on December 13, 2010. This inspection was conducted to investigate a complaint. The inspection resulted in the issuance of a Notice of Violation for operating without a permit for stormwater discharges from the facility. You were requested to apply for the permit. The Division received a notice of intent from you and responded with the issuance of a certificate of coverage NCG210400 on January 21, 2011. Enclosed with this correspondence is a "Compliance Inspection Report". Please note the requirements to monitor your stormwater discharges from the facility. You should begin working on a written Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. It is not due until January 21, 2012. Please ensure in the meantime that good housekeeping practices and. best management practices are being exercised at the facility to prevent the pollution of stormwater. The Division has not received a written response to the Notice of Violation. You are required to respond to the notice in writing. Please contact this office immediately if you have any questions concerning this correspondence or the enclosed inspection report. A follow up inspection will be conducted within the next two weeks to ensure the issues on site have been resolved. Thank you for promptly applying for, and acquiring the NPDES General Permit (NCG210000). Technical assistance in complying with your permit is available through the Wilmington Regional Office. You may contact me at the letterhead contact information, by phone at 910-796-7343 or via email at linda.willisPncdenr.gov. CC: DWQ WirO Files (NCG210 Pender) DWQ CO Files Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: 910-796-7215 / FAX: 910-350-2004 Internet: a ncwateraualitvora An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 50%Recycled/10l Post Consumer Paper Sincerely, Linda Willis Environmental Engineer Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality Wilmington Regional Office NorthCarolina Naturally Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Permit: NCG210400 SOC: County: Pender Region: Wilmington Compliance Inspection Report Effective: O1/21/11 Expiration: 07/31/13 Owner: Harold Walker Effective: " Expiration: Facility: Walker Pallet Company Inc 3802 New Savannah Rd Contact Person: Harold Walker Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Title: President Certification: Burgaw NC 28425 Phone: Phone: Inspection Date: 12113/2010 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 11:00 AM Primary Inspector: Linda Willis 4w4k.01�.9-Q.� a12A11, Phone:910-796-7396 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: U Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: ® Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page:1 _- Permit: NCG210400 Owner -Facility: Harold Walker Inspection Date: 1211312010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint Inspection Summary: The owner had received a Notice of Violation for operating without a permit. The owner applied for the permit promptly. Application date 01/11/2011. Mr. Walker received coverage under the NPDES Permit NCG210 on January 21, 2011. The owner responded to the notice of violation by phone. Mr. Walker advised DWQ that the debris in the ditch had been removed and that the oil in the parking area had been cleaned up and disposed of properly. A follow up inspection will be conducted to verify the remedial actions. Permittee is required to respond in writing to this office in accordance with NOV-2010-DV-0418. Please contact this office immediately if you have any questions concerning this inspection report. Page:2 Permit: NCG210400 Owner -Facility: Harold Walker Inspection Date: 12/13/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? Q ❑ Q # Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? Q Q ■ Q # Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices'? Q Q ■ Q # Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ❑ 0 M Cl # Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? Q Q 0 ❑ # Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? Cl ❑ 0 Q # Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? Q ❑ 0 Q # Does the Plan include a BMP summary? Cl ❑ ■ Q # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? Q ❑ 0 Q # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? Q Q ■ Q # Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? Cl Q ■ Q # Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 Q 0 ❑ # Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? Q ❑ 0 ❑ # Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ❑ ❑ 0 Q Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? Q Q ■ ❑ Comment: Utilize good house keeping practices and best management practices to control the contact of pollutants of concern with stormwater, such as metal fines, petroleum products and debris from wood chipping operations. You should prevent the migration of your product into the surrounding ditches which can convey debris to surface waters. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (written plan) is due on January 21, 2012. Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: You must begin your semi annual monitoring in accordance with your permit requirements. Any questions, please contact this office (910-796-7215). Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? Q 0 ❑ Q # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ Comment: Semi annual analytical monitoring for each discreet stormwater discharge from the site is required. If you need assistance in identifying the outfalls you should contact this office immediately. Permit and Outfalls Yes No N-A NE # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ 0 0 Q Page:3 Permit: NCG210400 Owner -Facility: Harold Walker Inspection Date: 12/13/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint At Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? Comment: This site requires the NCG210000 permit for stormwater discharges from the site. The owner was advised to apply for the NPDES Permit. A notice of violation was issued for discharge without a permit. The owner applied for the permit and received coverage on January 21, 2011. The site had debris in the ditches and an oil spill in the parking area that required clean up. The owner was advised in the notice to resolve both issues. A follow up inspection will be required. ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Page: 4