NCS000304_Gerdau Ameristeel Cover Letter with Report_20230217

Charlotte -Mecklenburg
STORM
WATER
Services z
February 17, 2023
Mitchell Fralick, EH&S Manager
6601 Lakeview Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
Subject: Industrial Facility Inspection
Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc.
Dear Mitchell Fralick:
StormWater.CharMeck.org
On February 13, 2023, Michael Schley of Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
(CMSWS) conducted an inspection of the above referenced facility as a requirement of the City
of Charlotte's NPDES Permit, NCS000240, Part II, Section H. Inspection authority is granted by
Charlotte City Code Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-82. At the time of inspection, the facility
was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control
Ordinance.
The inspection was also conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between
Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) —
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR). NCDEQ — DEMLR has been copied
on this report and made aware of the following observations regarding the facility's NPDES
Stormwater permit:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed, recorded, and
implemented.
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded.
3) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded.
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Mitchell Fralick
February 17, 2023
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Thank you for the assistance and cooperation with the site inspection. The attached
report provides details about inspection observations and should be self-explanatory. Please
contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or need additional information. For
questions specifically regarding your State -issued NPDES Stormwater Certificate of Coverage
NCS000304, please contact Jeffrey Chandler with NCDEQ — DEMLR at [phone].
Thank you,
Michael Schley
Environmental Specialist II
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
cc: Andrew DeCristofaro, Charlotte Storm Water Services
Zahid Khan, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Jeffrey Chandler, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Jerry Eplin, NCDEQ — DEMLR
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Facility Name: Gerdau Ameristeel Inspection # : 73626
Contact: Mithcell Fralick, EH&S Manager Permit #: NCS000304
Inspector: Michael Schley Receiving Stream: Long Creek
Inspection Date: 02/13/2023 Entry Time: 1:00 pm Exit Time: 3:00 pm SIC #:
Facility Description: Gerdau Ameristeel is located at 6601 Lakeview Road on approximately 106 acres in Charlotte.
Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc. is a steel manufacturing facility.
File Review/History: Gerdau Ameristeel was previously inspected by Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CM
SWS) on 10/23/2017, and the report was issued as Satisfactory.
Inspection Summary: During the inspection, Gerdau Ameristeel was observed to be in compliance with the City of
Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Please reference the attached report for comments and
recommendations.
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
No
Stormwater flows through the site via sheet flow to a series of
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
catch basins and drainage swales which flow into three wet
pond SCMs. Water from the wet pond SCMs is pumped back
into the facility's process water system and is used for steel
production. Two outfall locations along a tributary to Long
Creek were observed onsite which receive flow from the SCM
ponds if they overflow during storm events. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Erosion issues
Recommendation
Minor erosion was observed at the overflow area of the west
pond. CMSWS recommends implementing erosion control
measures to help protect water quality.
Structural stormwater control
No
Three wet pond SCMs were observed onsite. Per facility staff,
measures (SCMs)
water from the SCM ponds is pumped back into the facility's
process water system and is used for steel production. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Illicit discharges/connections
No
No illicit discharges or connections were observed onsite
during the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s) (ASTs)
No
ASTs were observed to be kept indoors and outdoors
and any associated venting and/or
throughout the facility. A complete list of AST sizes and
dispenser(s) — list tank size(s) and
contents is documented in the SWPPP. Dispensers for the
contents
gasoline and diesel ASTs were observed outdoors. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Underground storage tank(s) (USTs)
N/A
and any associated fill port area(s)
and dispenser(s) — list tank size(s)
and contents
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Outdoor material storage area(s)
No
Completed steel products were observed to be kept outdoors.
Stockpiles of assorted scrap metal and other material for
sorting were observed outdoors. Equipment and supplies for
steel production were observed to be stored outdoors under
cover. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Outdoor processing area(s)
No
Per facility staff, recycled scrap metal is sorted outdoors to
prepare for steel production. Process water is recirculated
from the three SCM ponds back to the facility and used for
steel production. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Loading/unloading area(s)
No
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
No
Per facility staff, vehicle fueling occurs outdoors at the
maintenance, washing, storage, etc.
designated dispensers for the diesel and gasoline ASTs.
Forklift and equipment maintenance is conducted in the
maintenance bay inside the facility. Equipment washing is
conducted in a designated area which drains to the facility's
process water reclamation system. Vehicles and equipment
were observed to be stored inside and outside of the facility.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Oil/water separator and/or
No
The facility has an oil/water separator near the scrap yard.
pretreatment
Per facility staff, the oil/water separator is not currently in
use. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Waste storage/disposal area(s) -
Recommendation
Two municipal waste containers were observed outdoors with
open tops, waste containers, scrap
rain flaps and drain plugs in place. Open top waste
metal bins, etc.
containers were observed to be uncovered throughout the
facility. CMSWS recommends all outdoor waste containers
be covered to prevent stormwater exposure.
Food service area(s)
N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Stockpiles of scrap metal shavings were observed to be
stored indoors. Equipment and supplies for steel production
were observed to be stored indoors. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Indoor processing area(s)
No
Scrap metal shavings are sorted inside the facility. Steel
products are manufactured inside the facility. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Floor drains
No
Floor and storm drains discharge into the facility's process
water reclamation system. No stormwater pollution issues
were observed.
Spill response equipment
No
Spill response equipment was observed throughout the
facility.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater
Yes
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?
Reviewed and updated annually
Yes
The SWPPP was reviewed and updated annually on 5/5/2022
Responsible party
Yes
General location (USGS) map
Yes
Detailed site map
Recommendation
A detailed site map was observed in the SWPPP. The facility
should update the facility outfall locations on the detailed site
map.
Narrative description of industrial
Yes
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Feasibility study
Yes
Evaluation of stormwater outfalls (non
Yes
A non-stormwater discharge evaluation was completed on 11 /
-stormwater discharge evaluation)
15/2022.
Stormwater best management
Yes
practice (BMP) summary
Secondary containment plan (all
Yes
necessary secondary containment
provided and documented)
Records on every release from a
N/A
secondary containment system (for
the last 5 years)
Spill prevention and response
Yes
procedures (SPRP)
List of significant spills or leaks (for
Yes
Per facility staff, no spills have occurred in the last 3 years. A
the last 3 years)
notation of 'No spills' was observed in the spill log for all years
in which no spill had occurred.
Solvent management plan (SMP)
N/A
Preventative maintenance and good
Yes
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
Facility inspections conducted as
Yes
Per facility staff, inspections are performed monthly. Recent
required
inspections were recorded on 1/11/2023 and 2/7/2023.
Employee training (provided and
Yes
I
Employee training was provided and documented in
documented)
September of 2022.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as
required
Yes
Qualitative monitoring was conducted semi-annually as
required on 6/15/2022 and 11/15/2022.
Analytical monitoring conducted as
required
Yes
Analytical monitoring was conducted semi-annually as
required on 6/15/2022 and 11/15/2022.
Analytical monitoring for onsite
vehicle and equipment maintenance
as required
N/A
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
coverage onsite
Yes
NCS000304.
All outfalls observed
Yes
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Number of Outfalls Observed
2
Representative outfall status
documented by DEMLR
N/A
Annual no -exposure self re-certificatio
n documented
N/A
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