NCG030102_NOD_20210329

ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLFGATTI
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 29, 2021
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7014 0510 0000 4466 7089
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Putsch & Company Inc
Attn: Olav Seimer
Post Office Box 5128
Asheville, North Carolina 28813
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY (NOD-2021-PC-0129)
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG030000
Certificate of Coverage NCG030102
Putch & Company Inc
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Seimer:
On March 24, 2021, Isaiah Reed from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance inspection for the
Putsch & Company Inc. facility located at 354 Cane Creek Road, Henderson County, North
Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. The
inspection and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES
Stormwater General Permit NCG030000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG030102. Permit
coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters
designated as Pinner Creek, a Class C;Tr waterbody in the French Broad River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the following deficiencies are noted:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has not been developed, recorded, or
properly implemented.
rolft North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 1 2090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
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828.296.4500

Notice of Deficiency
Putsch & Company Inc.
March 29, 2021
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2) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical Monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
3) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
Requested Response
You are asked to respond to this office, in writing, within 30 calendar days from receipt of
this notice. Your written response should include a reasonable explanation as to why the
above stated deficiencies have occurred, as well as a Plan of Action to prevent them from
recurring.
Action Items
Immediately begin efforts to comply with General Permit NCG030000, including but not
limited to:
1. Develop, implement, and maintain an acceptable SWPPP.
2. Begin monitoring at all outfalls.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the deficiencies, as
noted above and detailed in the enclosed inspection report, be properly resolved.
Failure to address the deficiencies could result in the issuance of a Notice of
Violation, which could be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25, 000 per
day for each violation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Isaiah
Reed or myself at (828) 296-4S00.
Sincerely,
Stanley Aiken, PEG
Regional Engin
Land Quality Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
ec: Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist [e-mail]

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG030102 Effective: 11/01/18 Expiration: 05/31/21 Owner: Putsch & Company Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Putsch & Company Inc
County: Henderson 354 Cane Creek Rd
Region: Asheville
Fletcher NC 28732
Contact Person:Olav Selmer Title: Phone: [phone] Ext.112
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03/24/2021
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time 02:20PM Exit Time: 03:20PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Metal Fabrication Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG030102 Owner -Facility: Putsch&Company Inc
Inspection Date: 03/24/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On February 24, 2021 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Olav Seimer, Henning Wedemeyer, and Bryan
Butler on site. During the inspection, the following deficiencies were noted:
1) A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has not been maintained on site. The permittee shall immediately begin efforts to
create and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan on site as outlined in the NCG030000 General Permit.
2) Qualitative Monitoring has not been conducted on site. The permittee shall immediately begin qualitative monitoring efforts
as outlined in the NCG030000 General Permit.
3) Analytical Monitoring has not been conducted on site. The permittee shall immediately begin Analytical Monitoring efforts
as outlined in the NCG030000 General Permit.
This facility will be re -inspected on or after April 6, 2021. If the above items have not been addressed, further action will be
taken.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG030102 Owner -Facility; Putsch & Company Inc
Inspection Date: 03/24/2021 Inspection Typo: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices'?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# 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: A Stormwater Pollution Plan was not made available at the time of the inspection
❑ N ❑ ❑
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
❑ N ❑ ❑
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Qualitative Monitorina
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted on site.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoring has not been conducted on site.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment
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