NCS000583_Inspection Report_20200123

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCS000583
SOC:
County: Pitt
Region: Washington
Contact Person: John Santos
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Effective: Expiration: Owner: Metallix Refining
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Metallix Refining
251 Industrial Blvd
Inspection Date: 01/23/2020
Primary Inspector: William J Moore
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
Entry Time: 09:OOAM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Certification:
Greenville NC 27834
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 11:OOAM
Phone: [phone] Ext.264
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NCS000583 Owner - Facility: Metallix Refining
Inspection Date: 01/23/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
Site inspection at the Metallix Facility located at 251 Industrial Blvd in Greenville, NC. Met with Mr. Dwayne Bailey, EHS
manager, 252/558-0215. This is a scrap metal recycling company with SIC code 3341; their primary operation recovers
precious metals from waste products. The company submitted an application for an individual stormwater permit on
04/01/2015. The draft permit went to public notice 08/22/2019 and is still pending. The purpose of my inspection was to
verify the information in their application & make recommendations regarding the permit. In general, the information found in
their application & contained in the CO staff report appears to be accurate. The following observations/comments are
provided:
1) Sodium Hydroxide Above Ground Storage Tanks located in concrete berm area behind the building with two PVC outlet
gate valves; but no locks available. Dwayne indicated these would be replaced with lockable valves.
2) Gravel yard area with (3) primary drop inlets drain to an adjacent grassed ditch along the western side of the plant site.
This drainage feature appears to be the primary outlet for this site and may be the appropriate designated Stormwater
Discharge Outfall (SDO) outfall for sample collection. Advised Dwayne to further evaluate the drainge outlet(s) to determine
the most representative SDO location. If more than one outlet exist, then Representative Outfall Status (ROS) may be
reasonable.
3) Due to ongoing building renovations, several temporary open dumpsters on site with primarily construction debris. Dwayne
indicated that any permanent onsite dumpsters are normally covered. He will follow-up re this issue.
4) Small area of dead grass located adjacent to access drive on westside of property. Need to investigate cause and
repair/reseed this area.
In general, this appears to be a well managed facility with reasonable operation and maintenance practices. A follow-up
inspection should be scheduled once the permit is issued & the company has reasonable time to fully implement the SP3
plan. It is recommended that NCS000583 stormwater pemrit be issued.
NOTE: Upon issuance of this individual sw permit, the currently active No Exposure Certification [NCGNE0016] should be
rescinded.
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Permit: NCS000583 Owner - Facility: Metallix Refining
Inspection Date: 01/23/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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