NCS000532_Inspection_20230928

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BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
September 28, 2023
Oak-Bark Corporation
Attn: William Oakley
514 Wayne Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection, Permit Rescission Request
NPDES Individual Stormwater Permit
Certificate of Coverage NCS000532
Oak-Bark Corporation Riegelwood
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Oakley:
On September 27, 2023, Brian Lambe from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection for Bakelite
Synthetics located in 333 Neils Eddy Road, Columbus County, North Carolina. The site drains to UT to
Mill Creek,which is currently classified as Class C,Sw Waters in the Cape Fear River Basin. A permit
rescission request was received by this office September 19, 2023. At this time,this office rejects the
rescission request.
The following observations were noted during the DEMLR inspection (please see the attached
addendum for additional information about your permit):
1)Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) NOT has been developed, recorded, and properly
implemented. A SPPP should be prepared according to current site conditions.
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has NOT been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
3)Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has NOT been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Sampling is required for the monofill discharge.
Other Observations:
Oak Bark has not conducted any manufacturing since 2011.The 55 gallon drums need to be removed
or stored under cover.The large liquid storage tanks near the wester warehouse are labeled as"Not
in service", but documentation of decommissioning of the tanks is needed.The monofill area has a
report by Shield Engineering circa 2020.The upper layer of the liner is in disrepair.The stormwater is
discharged by a pump.This discharge must be sampled regularly.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during this inspection. Please be advised that violations
of the NPDES 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 Daniel Sams or me at
[phone] or [e-mail]
Sincer y
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nvironmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Attachments:BIMS Inspection Checklist
cc:WiRO Files—L Laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington,North Carolina 28405
NORTH CAROLINA
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NC5000532 Effective: 11/01/10 Expiration: 10/31/15 Owner: Oak-Bark Corporation
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Oak-Bark Corporation-Riegelwood
County: Columbus 333 Neils Eddy Rd
Region: Wilmington
Riegelwood NC 28456
Contact Person:Lewis Wilber Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/27/2023 Entry Time 09:45AM Exit Time: 10:30AM
Primary Inspector:Brian P Lambe Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s): ti
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant • Not Compliant
Question Areas:
III Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCS000532 Owner-Facility;Oak-Bark Corporation
Inspection Date: 09/27/2023 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Met with Bill Oakley, owner of the Oak Bark property, including property#29802,which includes the entirely of the Entegris
permit and the monofill area, and a small area on the Bakelite permit; Property#089556, the western warehouse.
The western warehouse is empty at this time. There are about twenty 55 gallon drums filled with hazardous material.
Recommend removal of the drums or store under cover.
Inspected 6 large liquid storage tanks adjacent to the western warehouse. The Columbus county tax gis indicates only one
is within the Oak Bark property, the other five may be within the Bakelite/Hexion property. The tanks all were labeled as not
in service. Clarification of ownership is needed. Documentation of tank decommissioning is needed.
The monofill area was observed during Bakelite inspection. The inspection confirmed a 2020 Shield Engineering report that
the upper liner is in disrepair. The report recommends permanently capping the monofill. The surface rainwater is allegedly
pumped offsite at this time. 2020 report documents some contamination in the rain water. Could not locate documentation
for allowing this discharge. Please provide documentation of this.
This office cannot approve rescission of the permit without clarification of the issues onsite.
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Permit: NCS000532 Owner-Facility:Oak-Bark Corporation
Inspection Date: 09/27/2023 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? 0 . 00
#Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS)map? ❑ • ❑ 0
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices'? 0 • 0 0
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? 0 • ❑ 0
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? 0 • 0 ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ❑ • ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? 0 • 0 ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary? 0 • 0 0
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? 0 • 0 0
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? 0 • 0 ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? 0 • 0 0
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 • 0 ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? 0 • ❑ 0
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 • 0 0
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? 0 • ❑ 0
Comment: Oak Bark has not operated on this site since 2011. All documentation for the site is not
available. The previous SPPP may not apply at this time. A SPPP that meets the site needs
should be prepared.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 • 0 ❑
Comment: Sampling has not been conducted.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 • 0 0
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? 0 0 • 0
Comment: Sampling has not been conducted.
Sampling must be conducted on monofill discharge.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 • ❑ 0
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? • ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? 0 0 • 0
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater)discharges? 0 • 0 0
Comment: See Summary.
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