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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG210376_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20181130STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET NCG PERMITS PERMIT N0. /V 0 ,37 DOC TYPE Vk HISTORICAL FILE ❑ MONITORING REPORTS DOC DATE ❑ 0019 I 1 -3 YYYYMMDD ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary WILLIAM E, (TOBY) VINSON, JR. Interim Director Oldcastle Lawn and Garden - South Atlantic Attn: Ted Carter, Assistant Plant Manager 107 Reservation Road Aberdeen, NC 28315 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality November 30, 2018 Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG210000 Oldcastle Lawn and Garden - South Atlantic Oldcastle Lawn and Garden - Aberdeen Division, Certificate of Coverage NCG210376 Hoke County Dear Mr. Carter: On November 16, 2018, a site inspection was conducted for the Oldcastle Lawn and Garden - Aberdeen Division facility located at 107 Reservation Road, Hoke County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG210000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG210376. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Quewhiffle Creek, a Class C waterbody in the Lumber River Basin. As a result of the inspection, the facility'was found to be in compliance with the conditions of the NCG210000 permit. Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations made during the inspection. Please be advised that violations of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff have any questions, comments, or needs assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please contact me at (910) 433-3384 or by e- mail at melissa.joyner®ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, . Melissa Joyner Environmental Specialist DEMLR Enclosure: Compliance Evaluation Inspection cc: FRO — DEMLR, Stormwater Files-NCG210000 E��� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality i Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Fayetteville Regional Office 1 225 Green Street, Suite 7141 Fayetteville, North Carolina 2830E [�j}iCMOL1kA �� 910,433.3300 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG210376 Effective: 08/01/18 Expiration: 07/31/23 Owner: Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Oldcastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division County: Hoke 107 Reservation Rd Region: Fayetteville Aberdeen NC 28315 Contact Person: Ted Carter Title: Phone: 910-944-1232 Directions to Facility: Take Highway 211 from Raeford toward Aberdeen, Highway 211 and Reservation Road, turn right onto Reservation Road. Travel <0.1 mile, the plant will be on the right.. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 11/16/2018 Entry Time: 01:40PM Exit Time: 03:30PM Primary Inspector: Melissa A Joyner Phone: Secondary lnspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 permit: NCG210376 Owner - Facility; Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc Inspection Date: 11/1612018 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On November 16, 2018, Melissa Joyner met with Ted Carter, Plant Manager of the Oldcastle Lawn and Garden - Aberdeen Division facility: The Stoi mwater Pollution Prevention Plan was reviewed and contained the required information. The updated site map was noted. Topography should be shown on this map. Facility inspections have been taking place annually instead of semi-annually as stipulated in General Permit NCG290000. Analytical and Qualitative monitoring records were reviewed. A minimum of 60 days must separate Period 1 and Period 2 sample dates. Observations were made of the basins,drainage ditches and outfall. A couple of new basins had been installed since the previous inspection. There is sediment and soil conditioner in the new basins in need of removal. The diversion ditches have erosion and need to be stabilized via regrading and groundcover. Silt fence is installed in the diversion ditch which should not block a flow of water. Instead, other erosion control measures, such as wattles or rock check dams should be installed in the diversion ditch. There are two entrances to the facility. They need to be continuously maintained to prevent sedimentation of Reservation Road. Page: 2 Permit: NGG21D76 Owner - Facility:Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc Inspection Date: 11/16/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 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"? # 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? # Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? # Does the Plan include a SMP summary? # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? # 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: Qualitative Monitoring Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? Comment: Analytical Monitoring Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenanoe areas? Comment: Permit and Outfalls # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? # 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-. Yes No NA NE _■❑❑❑ ■❑❑❑ ®❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ W ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ M ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE E 1111 ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ "❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ N ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 3 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Pat McCrory, Donald R. van der Vaart, Governor Secretary October 1, 2015 Oldcastle Lawn and Garden — South Atlantic Attn: Ted Carter, Plant Manager 107 Reservation Road Aberdeen, NC 28315 Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG210000 Oldcastle Lawn and Garden — South Atlantic Oldcastle Lawn and Garden — Aberdeen Division, Certificate of Coverage NCG210376 Hoke County Dear Mr. Carter: On September 17, 2015, Melissa Joyner from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources conducted a site inspection for the Oldcastle Lawn and Garden — Aberdeen Division facility located at 107 Reservation Road, Hoke County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Ted Carter, Plant Manager was also present during the inspection and his time and assistance is greatly appreciated. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG210000. Certificate of Coverage NCG210376. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Quewhiffle Creek, a Class C stream in the Lumber River Basin. As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be in compliance with the conditions of the NCG210000 permit. Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations made during the inspection. Please be advised that violations of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff has any questions, comments, or needs assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please contact me at (910)433-3384 or by e-mail at melissa.joyner@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Melissa Joyner Environmental Specialist Land Quality Section Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report cc: FRO — Land Quality Section, Stormwater Files-NCG210000 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street — Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 Phone: 910-433-33001 FAX: 910-486-0707-Internet: http:llportal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/land-quality An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 1 10% Post Consumer Paper 4 Permit: NCG210376 SOC: County: Hoke Region: Fayetteville Contact Person: Ted Carter Compliance Inspection Report Effective: 08/01/13 Expiration: 07/31/18 Owner: Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc Effective: Expiration: Facility: Oldcastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division 107 Reservation Rd Title: Aberdeen NC 28315 Phone: 910-944-1232 Directions to Facility: Take Highway 211 from Raeford toward Aberdeen, Highway 211 and Reservation Road, turn right onto Reservation Road. Travel <01 mile, the plant will be on the right System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): On -site representative Related Permits: Inspection Date: 09/17/2015 Primary Inspector: Melissa A Joyner Secondary Inspector(s): Ted Carter EntryTime: 01:05PM Exit Time: 03:OOPM 910-944-1232 Phone: Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NGG210376 Owner - Facility: Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc Inspection pate: 09/17/2015 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: On September 17, 2015. Melissa Joyner met with Ted Carter, Plant Manager of the Oldcastle !_awn and Garden - Aberdeen Division facility. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) was reviewed and appeared to contain all of the required components of the SPPP. There have been site changes since the previous inspection on August 24, 2012. It is recommended that an updated site map be included in the SPPP. Both Analytical and Qualitative monitoring has been conducted on a regular basis. Observations were made of the site's basin, drainage ditch and outfall. The basin and outfall appear to be well -maintained. Permanent groundcover is established on slopes adjacent to the basin. Maintenance is needed for the drainage ditch. There is a breach in the side slope of the drainage ditch near the AST building. Mulch is noted in the drainage ditch at this location. Page: 2 Permit: NCG210376 Owner- Facility: Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc Inspection pate: 09/1712015 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? N ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? E ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 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Governor Director September 4, 2012 CERTIFIED MAIL: 7009 0820 0000 2474 1862 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Attn: Ted Carter, EH&S Coordinator 107 Reservation Road Aberdeen, NC 28315 Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY (NOD-2012-PC-0199) Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Oldcastle Lawn & Garden -Aberdeen Division, Certificate of Coverage-NCG210376 NPDES Stormwater General Permit-NCG210000 Hoke County Dear Mr. Carter: On August 24, 2012, Michael Lawyer, Environmental Specialist from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality, conducted a site inspection for the Oldcastle Lawn & Garden -Aberdeen Division facility located at 107 Reservation Road in Aberdeen, Hoke County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Your time and assistance during the inspection is greatly appreciated. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of Stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Quewhiffle Creek, a Class C stream in the Lumber River Basin. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater General Permit-NCG210000, Certificate of Coverage-NCG210376. As a result of the site inspection, the following deficiencies are noted: 1) Analytical Monitoring Analytical Monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements. 2 Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls Part III, Section C, item 1 of the NCG210000 General Permit states in part: "The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain ail facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this general permit." As discussed at the time of inspection, our office has received a complaint from adjacent property owners concerning runoff from the facility containing materials such as bark/mulch causing unsightly and nuisance conditions. As relayed during the inspection, facility staff has been aware of this concern and while some site work has recently been completed; additional maintenance is needed for proper stormwater management. A copy of a proposal for stormwater BMP rehabilitation and other services as developed by Falcon Engineering in August 2012 was provided to Mr. Lawyer for review at the time of inspection; however it had yet to be approved by facility management. Other Observations: Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations made during the inspection. Location: 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 Phone: 910-433-33001 FAX: 910A86.0707 t Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet, http:/1portai.ncdencorg/web1wq O Nor thCarolina An EquM Opportunity i Atfirmalive Ad& Employer 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 aforementioned deficiencies have occurred, a Plan of Action to prevent these deficiencies from re -occurring, as well as a reasonable time frame that the proposal provided by Falcon Engineering will be implemented and completed. Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the deficiencies, as detailed above, be properly resolved. Failure to address these items could result in the issuance of a Notice of Violation, which is subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Mr. Lawyer or myself at (910) 433-3300. Sincerely, Belinda S. Henson Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section BSH: MLlml Enclosure cc: FRO - Surface Water Protection Section Katie Merritt - WBS Compliance & Permits Unit QWQ Central Files Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG210376 Effective: 08/01/08 Expiration: 07/31/13 Owner: Oldcastie Lawn And Garden Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: facility. Oldcastie Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division County: Hoke 107 Reservation Rd Region: Fayetteville Aberdeen INC 28315 Contact Person: Ted Carter Title: EH&S Coordinator Phone: 800-426-8988 Ext.41802 Directions to Facility: Take Highway 211 from Raeford toward Aberdeen, Highway 211 and Reservation Road, turn right onto Reservation Road. Travel <0.1 mile the plant will be on the right. Sysfem Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): On -site representative Ted Carter Related Permits: Phone: 800-426-8988 ext 41802 Inspection Date: 0812412012 Entry Time: 11:00 AM Exit Time: 12:40 PM Primary Inspector: Mike Lawyer., %/ � Phone: 910-433-3300 Secondary Inspector(s): _ Ext,7-21 33z� �ViCwi?v Reason for inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: 0 Compliant ■ Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCG210376 Owner - Facility: Oldcastle Lawn And Garden inc Inspection Date: 08/24/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint Inspection Summary: Inspection conducted in response to a complaint received on August 13, 2012 from a resident in the adjacent neighborhood concerning runoff from the facility containing bark/mulch causing odorous conditions. Met with Ted Carter, EH&S Coordinator on August 24, 2012 to discuss neighbor's concerns with runoff and conduct a compliance evaluation regarding the conditions of the NCG210000 General Permit. Mr. Carter relayed that he was aware of the situation regarding their stormwater runoff and some actions had already taken place such as reworking of the site's drainage canals and that a proposal for additional work had been developed by Falcon Engineering. A copy of this proposa! was provided at the time of inspection. Observations were made of the site's drainage system and basin, which is located next to Highway 211 where stormwater would discharge into a roadside ditch that then carries flow under the highway via a culvert into a drainage feature through the adjacent neighborhood. At the time of inspection, the basin appeared to contain a significant amount of sediment and overgrowth of vegetation. Mr. Carter was informed that the.proposal supplied by Falcon Engineering to rehabilitate their stormwater BMPs and restore the basin's treatment capability should be put into action. A copy of the facility's current Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was supplied via e-mail on August 30, 2012 and copies of visual monitoring records from 2008 to present were hand delivered by Mr. Carter on August 31, 2012. The current permit, which became effective in August 2008 with the facility receiving renewed coverage in September 2008, was revised to contain Analytical Monitoring requirements regardless of whether or not a facility conducts onsite vehicle maintenance. Visual monitoring record from August 2011 indicates an 'overflow at bank' where samples were taken and analyzed for the parameters listed in the permit. The visual monitoring record from March 2012 indicates 'discharge pipe obstructed because of beaver activity' and 'water level above discharge pipe with no flow'. There were no records provided of analytical monitoring (no discharge or otherwise) for the second half of 2008, 2009, 2010, or first half of 2011. Mr. Carter was informed that a lack of discharges during a monitoring period should be indicated on the appropriate discharge monitoring report form and submitted within 30 days of the end of the respective monitoring period. Otherwise, both visual and analytical monitoring should be conducted for a discharge event per the conditions of the general permit. Page: 2 Permit: NOG210376 Owner - Facility: Oldcasile Lawn And Garden Inc Inspection Date: 08/24/2012 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? ■ n ❑ n # Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? ■ in n n # Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ ❑ ❑ n # Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ■ n n n # Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ■ n n n # Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ n n n # Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ■ n n n # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ n n n # Does the facility provide and document Empioyee Training? ■ n n n # Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ■ n ❑ Cl # Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ■ n n n # Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ n n n Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ n n n Comment: Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ n n n Comment: Copies of visual monitoring records from 2008 to present were provided, however all but one note that monitoring was conducted during dry conditions. All monitoring should be conducted during a representative storm event as defined in the general permit. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ■ ❑ n # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ n ■ n Comment: Based on provided documentation, one analytical monitoring event was conducted in August 2011 where sampling was taken from 'overflow at bank'. Results show Benchmark Value exceedances for COD and TSS at outfall #1 and COD at outfall #2. Record from March 2012 indicates there was no flow due to the discharge pipe being obstructed. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE Page: 3 Permit: NCG210376 Owner - Facility: Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc Inspection Date: 08/24/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? on❑n # If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? n n w u # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? Comment: Page: 4 ° r4 NC Division of Water Quality NPDES Stormwater Permit Contacts Summary NC DWO has the following contact information in our Permit Database for Your permit as of 5128/2013. Permit Number: NCG210376��� . Permit Type: Timber Products Stormwater D95c1iarge COC Faclllty Name: Oldcastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division FaclIIty Addressl: 107 Reservation Rd Facility Address2: City, State & Zip: Aberdeen, NC 28315 Owner Information Details: Owner Name: Oldcasde Lawn And Garden Inc Owner Type: Non -Government Owner Type Group: Organization Fl *s** legally Responsible u5 {Responsible corporate officer/pnncple executive officer A or ranking elected official/general partner or propnetor y.:�, ",,x - r, �w it ( any other person,wlth'delegated signatoryauthority from thelegally"e,respoaslble persoY•n.) , Owner Affiliation: Richard Lankester Title: Operatic P V Addressl: Address2: P4 G- City, State & Zip: Louisburg, NC 27549 ' ! Y (vr S v '•C ~ � ] ` o s Work Phone: Fax: Email Address: richard.lankester(Eboldcastie.com Owner Contact Person.(s)+ f w Contact Name Title Address Phone EM Email Richard Operations P V PO Box 526, Louisburg, NC 27549 919-497.5505 919-497-5050 richard.lankester@old Lankester Ext. 40001 castie.com 4e-r,. i'p S', �,w.hY * �'. ;..^'.r�kY�"-r...�. � Facility-Cantact.P,erson{s) ....r .I 1 w '"" Contact Name Title 'R_T, P Address Phone EM Email 107 Reservation Rd, Aberdeen, NC 28315 877-224-1822 1 C it., 'tk i� SG o Permit Contact Persons) a. a�?�.. ;n.fi°r.i "1'ih ;:r Jf Si'.1 r.'•.3- i? y 4 =s °' 4 r Contact Name wig Address Phone EM Email Co m 5/28/2013 Page 164 �' b Ls -blb IKL Georgoulias, Bethany From: admin@ncdenr.gov Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:21 AM To: SVC DFNR.stormwater Subject: Confirmation for Renewal of DWQ Stormwater NPDFS General Permit ** Do not reply to this e-mail as it is from an unmonitored mailbox. ** Thanks for renewing your permit using our on-line option. No further action is necessary. The new General Permit is available for printing from our website at http://porta1.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/stormwater . If you have questions, please contact Bethany Georgoulias at bethany—georgoulias Rwricclenr.gov phone (919) 807-6372 or Bradley Bennett at brad Icy. bennetttncdenr.gov phone (919) 807-6378. If you forgot to print your Certificate of Coverage you can resubmit the data and print another copy. This COC is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended.) The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and specifies your obligations for discharge controls, management, monitoring, reporting, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself with all of the changes. Parts III and IV contain the Standard Conditions, including Compliance and Liability, Reporting, Monitoring and Records requirements; Operation and Maintenance obligations; and Definitions. Your facility has six months from receipt of the COC to update its Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) to comply with changes in SPPP requirements. Other changes are effective immediately. Please note that Tier 3 Actions (if applicable) are triggered by four benchmark exceedances beginning on the effective date of the renewal permit and do not count prior exceedances. Please visit our website above to review the new General Permit carefully. Please note that the Stormwater Permitting Unit is in the process of moving to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR). Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ and/or DEMLR. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR, nor does it relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. CONFIRMATION DETAILS �Perrnit Number: ;NCG210376 Expiration Date: 7/31/2018 Organization Name: Oldcastle Lawn And. Garden Inc , Facility Name: Oldcastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division Admin Region: County Name: ;Fayetteville Hoke ,Regulated Activity, Receiving Stream Name: ,Timber products manufacture / Wood Chip Mills Quewhiffle Creek Receiving Stream Class: j'C_4 Basin: Lumber 'Facility Address: 1107 Reservation Rd 179 Lawyer, Mike From: Carter, Ted <Ted.Carter@oldcastle.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 8:35 AM To: Lawyer, Mike Cc: Wilson, Matt (L&G SouthAtlantic) Subject: Oldcastle Lawn & Garden Stormwater Enhancements Attachments: Storm Water Project 00S.JPG; Storm Water Project 004.JPG; Storm Water Project 003.JPG; Storm Water Project 006.JPG Good morning Mike, Mere are the pictures I took of the project to date. Matt and I met with Bill Dawson yesterday to establish a completion plan. As it stands now, there is grading to be completed in front of the main detention pond, piping for the fore bay and outfall, matting to be placed in the Swale from the railroad tracks, then seeding of vegetation. Because of the wet weather, we have been delayed in the completion of the project. We should be looking at or near completion within sixty days barring circumstances beyond our control. Take care and call or email me if you need further information. Ted Ted L. Carter Jr. Oldcastle Building Products — Lawn & Garden South Atlantic - Aberdeen 107 Reservation Road Aberdeen, N.C. 28315 Office (910) 944-1232 Ext. 41802 Cell (910) 638-5554 Secure Fax (877) 224-1822 ShoreTel 41802 Email Ted.Carter@oldcastleapq.com Safety - First, Last, & Always!!! w October 03, 2012 VIA HAND DELIVERY Belinda Henson Regional Water Quality Supervisor North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality - Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 Re: Notice of Deficiency (NOD-2012-PC-0199) Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen, NC, 28315 Hoke County Dear Belinda Henson, OENR--ERO OCT 0 8 2012 Dwo Fallowing is the response to the above referenced Notice of Deficiency addressed to Ted Carter, EH&S Coordinator, dated September 4, 2012 requesting a response on or before October 10, 2012. We have appreciated the assistance of Michael Lawyer in this process and for helping understand the issues. The deficiency of Analytical Monitoring occurred because there was no flow observed at the identified Outfall. Discharge from Outfall 2 occurred due to heavy storm conditions. Given the Outfall location being within a roadside ditch that has heavy flooding during these type of storm events, it is considered to present unsafe sampling conditions. As per DWQ guidance such sampling conditions should be avoided to protect the health and welfare of the personnel collecting these water quality samples. All stormwater discharge that occurs along Outfall 1 leaves the site as sheet flow and does not concentrate to be considered a stormwater outfall. This assessment was made by Falcon Engineering when evaluating our site conditions for revisions to our Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. As for the reporting, we were not informed by our initial consultant that with conditions of no flow/no discharge should be reported to DWQ. The deficiency in the operation and maintenance of pollution controls is also currently being addressed by Oldcastle and a plan of action has been developed. Our current plan of action for stormwater BMP enhancements began prior to DWQ receiving the current complaint. Oldcastle maintains regular contact with all adjacent property owners and have discussed our current course of action for additional stormwater enhancements at our site. Additionally, prior to these compliants and subsequent DWQ inspections, Oldcastle engaged Falcon Engineering to evaluate the site conditions and r provide us with a course of action to enhance our current stormwater BMPs and assist us with our stormwater compliance program of sampling and reporting. Since our site inspection, Oldcastle has contracted with Falcon Engineering, Josh Dunbar, PE, to assist us in the construction oversight of all necessary stormwater BMP enhancements. Bill Dawson Construction, under the direction of Josh Dunbar, has also been contracted to perform the required enhancement of the stormwater basin located along Highway 211. Planned enhancement to the stormwater conveyance system will also be completed to prevent the future transport and deposition of sediments into the stormwater basin. Oldcastle. anticipates all planned enhancements to be completed by March 31, 2013. To summarize our plan of action: 1. Enhance the current stormwater basin 2. Enhance the stormwater conveyance systems 3. Implement the inspection process outlined in the newly revised SWPPP to identify and address required maintenance 4. Complete Analytical Monitoring or make report of No Flow to DWQ as appropriate. Again we appreciate the willingness of DWQ staff to assist us in resolving these issues. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Ted Carter, Jr. EH&S Representative Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc. .. 1 OENR-FRO UU 0 8 2012 r)W() October 03, 2012 VIA HAND DELIVERY Belinda Henson Regional Water Quality Supervisor North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality - Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street, Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 Re: Notice of Deficiency (NOD-2012-PC-0199) Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen, NC, 28315 Hoke County Dear Belinda Henson, Following is the response to the above referenced Notice of Deficiency addressed to Ted Carter, EH&S Coordinator, dated September 4, 2012 requesting a response on or before October 10, 2012. We have appreciated the assistance of Michael Lawyer in this process and for helping understand the issues. The deficiency of Analytical Monitoring occurred because there was no flow observed at the identified Outfall. Discharge from Outfall 2 occurred due to heavy storm conditions. Given the Outfall location being within a roadside ditch that has heavy flooding during these type of storm events, it is considered to present unsafe sampling conditions. As per DWQ guidance such sampling conditions should be avoided to protect the health and welfare of the personnel collecting these water quality samples. All stormwater discharge that occurs along Outfall 1 leaves the site as sheet flow and does not concentrate to be considered a stormwater outfall. This assessment was made by Falcon Engineering when evaluating our site conditions for revisions to our Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. As for the reporting, we were not informed by our initial consultant that with conditions of no flow/no discharge should be reported to DWQ. The deficiency in the operation and maintenance of pollution controls is also currently being addressed by Oldcastle and a plan of action has been developed. Our current plan of action for stormwater BMP enhancements began prior to DWQ receiving the current complaint. Oldcastle maintains regular contact with all adjacent property owners and have discussed our current course of action for additional stormwater enhancements at our site. Additionally, prior to these compliants and subsequent DWQ inspections, Oldcastle engaged Falcon Engineering to evaluate the site conditions and i provide us with a course of action to enhance our current stormwater BMPs and assist us with our stormwater compliance program of sampling and reporting. Since our site inspection, Oldcastle has contracted with Falcon Engineering, Josh Dunbar, PE, to assist us in the construction oversight of all necessary stormwater BMP enhancements. Bill Dawson Construction, under the direction of Josh Dunbar, has also been contracted to perform the required enhancement of the stormwater basin located along Highway 211. Planned enhancement to the stormwater conveyance system will also be completed to prevent the future transport and deposition of sediments into the stormwater basin. Oldcastle anticipates all planned enhancements to be completed by March 31, 2013. To summarize our plan of action: 1. Enhance the current stormwater basin 2. Enhance the stormwater conveyance systems 3. Implement the inspection process outlined in the newly revised SWPPP to identify and address required maintenance 4. Complete Analytical Monitoring or make report of No Flow to DWQ as appropriate. Again we appreciate the willingness of DWQ staff to assist us in resolving these issues. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, _Q. Ted Carter, Jr. EH&S Representative Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc. ALCON E7NG1NFffNG August 14, 2012 Mr. Ted Carter Assistant Plant Manager Oldcostle Lawn & Garden 107 Reservation Road Aberdeen, NC 28315 Re: Proposal for Stormwater BMP Rehabilitation and Sampling/Inspection Services Dear Mr. Carter: Falcon Engineering, Inc. (Falcon) is pleased to submit a proposal to provide Stormwater quality services for Oldcastle Lawn & Garden for the Abderdeen facility. This facility includes mulch and soil processing operations and is located at 107 Reservation Road in Aberdeen, North Carolina. The scope of these services would rehabilitation work on the stormwater BMPs and conveyance systems at this site. Based upon our site visit it was observed that the current stormwater BMPs are in a failing mode and require maintenance to rehabilitate them back into an acceptable condition for proper stormwater treatment. In order to mitigate cost and ensure ease of maintenance in the future, Falcon staff will work closely and directly with Oldcastle staff to coordinate this work. In addition, we have included an optional task to provide compliance services once these BMPs have been upgraded. These services would include sampling and inspection of these BMPs as prescribed by North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Water Quality (DWQ). This sampling and inspection program is required per the NPDES permit issued for this facility (Permit No. NCG210000) . Based on our site visits, knowledge of the current stormwater BMPs, review of site plans prepared by Bensinger & Garrison, and using currently accepted engineering practices, Falcon proposes the following scope of services: Task 1 1 Stormwater BMP Rehabilitation Stormwater generated at this site is conveyed across the site through a series of detention basins and stormwater swales/ditches to treat and discharge all stormwater via a wet detention pond located along the southwest corner of the property. Currently the stormwater conveyance and pretreatment facility leading up to this wet detention pond are not adequately installed or maintained to perform their required treatment functions. The wet detention pond is also in need of maintenance to increase treatment capacity and provide the required stormwater treatment. Falcon staff will coordinate with Old Castle to rehabilitate the detention pond using on site personnel to perform this work and is therefore not included in the described scope of services below. Per our understanding Falcon staff will direct and oversee the rehabilitation of these systems beginning at the railroad tracks up to this wet detention pond. This will include the following stormwater BMPs: 1. Construction of a dissipation pool / rock filter basin device at the discharge pipes that run beneath the railroad tracks www.FalconEngineers.com 1 Engineering I Inspection I Testing I Agency CM 1210 Trinity Road i Suite 110 I Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 1 i 919.871.08001 F 919.871 .0803 Mr. Ted Carter Old Castle Lawn & Garden August 14, 2012 2. Rehabilitation of the stormwater culvert from the railroad tracks to the wet detention pond. This effort will include proper slope of the culvert banks, stabilizing these banks for vegentation, and providing rock check dams along this culvert to dissipate stormwater flow and reduce the sediment conveyance that has caused the current systems to fail. 3. Install two concrete culverts and repair the damaged driveway access along the southwestern property boundary. This will restore access to this area and prevent further deterioration of this area that is contributing to the sediment loading entering and failing the current wet detention pond. This is intended to provide a first phase of rehabilitation effort. Further enhancements have also been discussed and may be scoped following completion of these rehabilitation efforts and in coordination with Old Castle staff. This task will include all required construction oversight, utility locations, materials and labor required to constructed the above mentioned stormwater BMPs. Task 2 1 Stormwater Sampling Program It is our understanding that semi-annual sampling is currently required at this site. This site is currently due for stormwater collections for required compliance demonstrations. These samples would be collected following the rehabilitation efforts described within Task 1. Based upon our site visit, it is anticipated that sampiing is required at one stormwater outfall for this property. Falcon staff will collect these required stormwater samples and have them analyzed for the following constituents: • Total Suspended Solids JSS) • pH (field method) • Chemical Oxygen Demand Falcon will coordinate with SGS Environmental for lab analysis. While pH is a field method, Falcon will collected a pH sample for lab analysis as a QC check. Falcon will also collect a duplicate sample at one of the Outfalls for each sampling event as part of our QC program. Falcon will also prepare the required Qualitative Monitoring Report as required by the NPDES Permit requirements Following this sampling event, Falcon will prepare the required Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for submission to DWQ and inclusion in the facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Falcon will also prepare the required Qualitative Monitoring Form for inclusion in the SWPP, as also required. Falcon staff will coordinate with plant personnel to ensure that all inspection reports are placed within the SWPPP records section for maintenance of records compliance. Completion of this task would ensure compliance with permitting requirements for the given sampling period. LF Mr. Ted Carter Old Castle Lawn & Garden Cost Estimate August 14, 2012 Falcon will perform this work on a lump sum basis for an estimated cost as shown in the table below. Field conditions during sampling events will influence the time required to collect these samples. Should mobilization occur and samples are not able to be collected and/or analyzed due to field/site conditions, Falcon will charge a minimum $150.00 monitoring mobilization fee. Direct expenses will be charged at cost plus fifteen percent to cover overhead and handling costs. Falcon will invoice on a monthly basis for all work performed and all invoices are payable within thirty (30) days. Written authorization to proceed is required before we can begin work on any project. A purchase order would constitute written authorization to proceed. This proposal is valid for sixty (50) days. If this proposal is acceptable, please sign both of the attached agreement for services forms. Both copies will be executed and one will be returned to you for your files. We appreciate this opportunity to provide services you and look forward to partnering with you on this and other projects. If you have any questions, please give me a call at (919) 871-0800. Sincerely, FALCON ENGINEERING, INC. Josh Dunbar, PE Director of Design Services Enciosures LF AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES Form No. AS-92 This Agreement made this i 4th Day of August, 2012 by and between OLDCASTLE LAWN & GARDEN (hereinafter referred to as Client( and FALCON ENGINEERING, INC. (hereinafter referred to as Consultant. WHEREAS, Client desires to contract with Consultant to furnish services to Client's project known as: Stormwoter BMP Rehabilitation -and Samalina/lnsipectjon Services for Aberdeen Plant (hereinafter referred to as Project( located in Aberdeen. North Carolina. WHEREAS, Consultant is engaged in the business of providing services and related labor, materials, and equipment. (Hereinafter individually and collectively referred to as services.) NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Mutual Covenants and Promises included herein, Client and Consultant agree as follows: OFFER ACCEPTANCE - Client hereby accepts Consultant's offer to provide services as described in Consultant's proposal for services referenced below, as described below under "Services to be Rendered" or both and agrees that such services and any additional services specifically authorized by client, shall be governed by this agreement, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - "Contract Documents" shall mean this document as well as proposals and other documents listed under "SERVICES TO BE RENDERED" which are incorporated herein SERVICES TO BE RENDERED - Consultant will furnish Services to the Project as indicated in the attached proposal which is included and incorporated herein. If a proposal was not submitted described services included in this agreement. PAYMENT - Client will pay Consultant for services and expenses in accordance wiih the Contract Documents. If prices for services are not established under SERVICES TO BE RENDERED then the current fee schedule in effect for the location providing the services shall be used as the amount to be paid by cfent for services provided. Consultani will submit progress invoices to Client monthly and a final invoice upon completion of its Services. Each invoice, on presentation, is due and payable by Client. Invoices ore past due alter 30 days. Past due amounts are subject to a service charge of one and one -hall percent per month 118 percent per annum) or the highest amount allowed by applicable law on the outstanding balance whichever is less. Attorneys fees and other costs Incurred in collecting pass due amounts shall be paid by Client, Consultant shall be paid in full for all services rendered under this Agreement, including any additional services as specifically authorized in writing by Client in excess of those stated in this Agreement. The Client's obligation to pay for the Services contracted for Is in no way dependent upon the Client's ability to obtain financing, payment from third parties, approval of governmental or regulatory agencies. or upon the Client's successful completion of the Project. WARRANTY AND STANDARD OF CARE - Consultant sholl endeavor to provide Services to Client. consistent with the standards of others providing similar services in the same or similar locality as the Project. In the event any portion of the Services fails to substantially comply with Ihis Warranty and Standard of Cate obligation and Consultant is promptly notified in writing prior to one year all completion of such portion of the Services, Consultant will promptly re -perform such portion of the Services, or if ro-performance is Impracticable, Consultant will refund the amount of compensation paid to Consultant for such portion of the Services. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE. THIS WARRANTY AND STANDARD OF CARE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND STANDARDS OF CARE. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR STANDARD OF CARE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE OR INTENDED BY THE PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES BY FURNISHING AN ORAL RESPONSE OF THE FINDINGS MADE OR BY Al REPRESENTATIONS MADE REGARDING THE SERVICES INCLUDED IN THIS AGREEMENT. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY - CONSULTANT AND CLIENT MUTUALLY AGREE THAT THE SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT INVOLVE RISKS OF LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY COMPENSATED FOR BY THE PAYMENTS CUENT WILL MAKE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THEREFORE, THE TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTORS WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE (WHETHER SOLE OR CONCURRENT] AND STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF, CONNECTED WITH OR RESULTING FROM THE SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY CUENT OR FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. AT ADDITIONAL COST, CLIENT MAY OBTAIN A HIGHER LIMIT OF LIABILITY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICES. CONSULTANTS CONSIDERATION TO CLIENT FOR THIS LIMIT OF UABIUTY IS SPECIFICALLY REFLECTED IN THE FEES CONSULTANT WILL BE PAID FOR SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AS SUCH FEES ARE LESS THAN CONSULTANT WOULD BE PAID FOR SERVICES UNDER AN AGREEMENT WITHOUT A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. CLIENT IS CAUTIONED THAT THIS IS A LIMITED LIABILITY AGREEMENT LIMITING THE LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT; THEREFORE, CLIENT IS ADVISED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW CLIEN75 RISKS OF LIABILITY RELATED TO THIS CONTRACT AND ADDRESS SUCH RISKS THROUGH CLIENTS INSURANCE OR OTHER MEANS. DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES - IN NO EVENT SHALL CONSULTANT OR CLIENT BE LIABLE 70 THE OTHER FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS AND LOSS OF USE. REPORTS - In connection with the performance of the Services. Consultant shall delver to Client one or more reports or other wrillen documents reflecting Services provided and the results of such Services. All reports and written documents delivered to Client are instruments reflecting the services provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement and are made available for Client's use subject to the limitations of this agreement. Instruments of services provided by Consultant to Client pursuant to this Agreement are provided for the exclusive use of Client. Client's agents and employees for the Project and are not to be used or relied upon in connection with other projects. Subject to Client, Client's agents, and employees authorized use, all instruments of service, other written documents, all original data gathered by Consultant and work papers produced by Cansvii in the performance of the Services are, and shall remain, the sole and exclusive property of Consultant. Should Client make instruments of service. including reports, available to o'hers or request thal consullont address or forward copies of such to others then consultant's obligation wilts regard to such reports shall be to client only and limited to the provisions of This agreement. Such recipients and addressees tan addressee Is a third party which receives a report prepared for Client but at Cill request such report is addressed to the third party) receiving copies of instruments of service shall as third parties to Ihis agreement have no recourse or basis for claim against Consultant and agree to look solely to Client as provider of the instruments of service. Client shall indemnity and hold harmless Consultant, its agents, employees and subcontractors from any and all costs, liabilities, claims and attorney's lees arising from any third party's use or reliance on such instruments of service when such use or reliance is with Clients knowledge. SAFETY - With respect to the performance of the Services. Consvltanl sholl take safety precautions required by federal, slate and local laws, rules, regulofil statutes or Ordinances. Should Client, or third parties, be conducting activities on the Site. then each shall have responsibility for their own safety and compliance with opDlicoble safely requirements. CONFIDENTIALITY - Subject to any obligation Consultant may have under applicable low or regulation. Consultant will endeavor to release information relating to the Services only to its employees and subcontractors in the performance of the Services or to Clent's authorized representative and to persons designated by the authorized representative Io receive such information. SAMPLES - Unless otherwise requested, test specimens or samples will be disposed of immedtaley upon completion of tests and analysis. Upon written request. Consultant will retain samples for a mutually acceptable storage charge and period of lime. In the event that samples contain or may contain hazardous materials, Consultant shall, after completion of testing and at Client's expense, return such samples to Client or make samples available for disposal by Client's agent. Client recognizes and agrees that Consultant is acting as a bailee and at no time assumes title to said samples. 1F INVENTIONS - Any and oil inventions or discoveries relating to the Services. including improvements and modifications to existing product or processes made or conceived by Consullanl or its employees during the term of This Agreement are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Consullanl. REPRESENTATIONS OF CLIENT - Client warrants and covenants that sufficient funds are available or will be available upon receipt of Consultant's invoice to make payment in full for the services rendered by Consultant, Client warrants that all information provided to Consultant regarding the project and project location are complete and accurate to the best of Client's knowledge. Client agrees to furnish Consultant and its agents, subcontractors and consultants o right -of -entry onto the project site and permission to perform the services included in this Agreement. PROJECT SITE - Reasonable precautions will be taken to minimize damage to the Project Site from Consultant's activities and use of equipment. Client recognizes that the performance of the services included in this Agreement may cause alteration or damage to the site. Client accepts the fact that this is inherent in the work and will rat look to Consultant for reimbursemenl or hold Consultant liable or responsible for any such alteration or damage. Should Client not be owner of the properly, then Client agrees to notify the owner of the aforementioned possibility of unavoidable alteration and damage and to indemnify, and defend Consultant against any claims by the owner or persons having possession of the site through the owner. which are related to such alteration or damage. Site and the presence and accurate location of hidden or obscure man-made objects known to Client relative 10 field tests or boring locations. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, suits, losses, personal injuries, death and properly liability resulting from damage or injury Io subterranean structures (pipes, tanks. telephone cables, etc.l arising from the performance of Consultant's services when the existence of such are not called to Consultant's attention or the location not correctly shown on the plans furnished Consultant, TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE - Upon written notice, Client or Consultant may lerminate the performance of any further services included in this agreement if the lermincAng party determines termination is in the terminating portys interest. Upon dispatch or receipt of the termination notice, Consultant shall stop work on all services Included in this agreement and deliver any instruments of service complete at that time to Client and Client shall pay Consultant for all services performed up to the dispatch or receipt of the termination notice. UNFORESEEN OCCURRENCES - If. during the performance of services hereunder, any unforeseen hazardous substance, material, element or constituent or other unforeseen conditions or occurrences are encountered which, in Consultant's judgment significantly affects or may affect the services, the risk involved in providing the services, or the recommended scope of services. Consultant will promptly notify Client thereof. Subsequent to that notification. Consullanl may: la) If practicable, In Consultant's judgment and with approval of Client, complete the original scope of services in accordance with the procedures originally intended in the Proposal: f b) Agree with Client to modify the scope of services and the estimate of charges to include the previously unforeseen conditions or occurrences, such revision to be in writing and signed by the parties and Incorporated herein; or (c) Terminate the services effective on the dole of notification pursuant to the terms of TERMINATION OF CONVENIENCE, FORCE MAJEURE - Should completion of any portion of the Services be delayed for causes beyond the reasonable control of or without the fault or negligence of Consullanl including force majeure, the lime for performance shall be extended for a period equal to the delay and the parties shop mulualy agree on the terms and conditions upon which the Services may be continued. Force majeure Includes but is not restricted to, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government of the United Slates or of the several slates, or any foreign country, or any of them ocling in their sovereign capacity, acts of Client's contractors or agents, Bres, floods, riots, personnel shortages, strikes, civil insurrections. freight embargoes, and abnormal weather. INSURANCE - Consultant shall maintain at its own expense the following insurance subject to normal industry exclusions: (I) Workmen's Compensation Insurance for statutory obligations imposed by Workmen's Compensation or occupational disease laws: Employer's Liability Insurance with a limit of $500.000.00 per accident, (2) Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with Gmits of $I ,000,000.00. (3) General Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000.00. Certificates can be issued upon request identifying details and limits of coverage. INDEMNITY - CLIENT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY. DEFEND AND SAVE HARMLESS CONSULTANT, ITS AGENTS. EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTORS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSSES, LIABILITIES, AND COSTS AND EXPENSES OF EVERY KIND (INCLUDING COST OF DEFENSE, INVESTIGATION, SETTLEMENT, AND REASONABLE ATTORNEYS FEES), WHICH CONSULTANT MAY INCUR, BECOME RESPONSIBLE FOR OR PAY OUT AS A RESULT OF BODILY INJURIES (INCLUDING DEATHI TO ANY PERSON, DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY OR BOTH, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY CUENT'S NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND SAVE HARMLESS CLENT FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSSES, LIABILITIES, AND COSTS AND EXPENSES OF EVERY KIND (INCLUDING COST OF DEFENSE, INVESTIGATION, SETTLEMENT, AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES) WHICH CLIENT MAY INCUR, BECOME RESPONSIBLE FOR OR PAY OUT AS A RESULT OF BODILY INJURIES fINCLUDING DEATH) TO ANY PERSON, DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY OR BOTH, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY CONSULTANT'S NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT. CLIENT AND CONSULTANT SHALL, IN THE EVENT OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THEIR JOINT NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL ACTS, BE LIABLE TO EACH OTHER AND ANY DAMAGED THIRD PARTY IN PROPORTION TO THEIR RELATIVE DEGREE OF FAULT, CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS - the captions and headings throughout this Agreement are for convenience and reference only, and the words contained therein shall in no way be held or deemed Io define, limit, describe, modify. or add to the interpretation, construction. or meaning of any provision of or scope or intent of this Agreement. SEVERABILITY - If any provision of this Agreement, or application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall to any extent be invalid, then such provision shall be modified if possible, to Will the intent of the parties as reflected in the original provision, the remainder of this Agreement. or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. NO WAIVER - No waiver by either party of any default by the other party in the performance of any provision of this Agreement shall operate as or be construed as a waiver of any future default. whether like or different in character. LAW TO APPLY - The validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the slate in which the project is located. CONSULTANT HEREBY ADVISES CLIENT THAT ITS PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON CLIENT'S ASSENT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DETAILED HEREIN. ENTIRE AGREEMENT - This Agreement represents the entire understanding and agreement between the parties hereto relating to the Services and supersedes any and OII prior negotiations, discussions and agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties regarding same. To the extent that any additional or different Provision conflict with the Provisions of this Agreement, the Provision of this Agreement shall govern. No amendment or modification to this Agreement or any waiver of any provjsjons hereof shall be effective unless in writing, signed by both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representative CLIENT By, FALCON ENGINEERING, INC. By N rO� STANDARD RATE SCHEDULE LL.� Stormwater BMP Inspection and Maintenance Services EINEERING Effective: January2012 Category Unit Rate Administrative $50.00 per hour CAD Designer $65.00 per hour BMP Technician $75.00 per hour Staff Professional $85.00 per hour Certified BMP Inspector $100.00 per hour Project Manager $1 10.00 per hour Environmental Technical Consultant $1 15.00 per hour Senior Environmental Technical Consultant $130.00 per hour Principal Engineer/Technical Expert $150.00 per hour Maintenance Crew $45.00 per man hour Minor Maintenance Trip Charge $75.00 per trip Major Maintenance Mobilization Fee $250.00 per occurrence Bobcat $120.00 per hour Mini -Excavator $100.00 per hour Rip -Rap $35.00 per ton* Fi4ter Stone (ABC, # 57, # 5, etc) $30.00 per ton* Silt Fence $2.50 per linear foot* Excelsior blanket installation $0.35 per square foot* Pinestrow bale $8,00 per bale* 4" Corrugated Pipe $8.00 per linear foot* 4" Corrugated sock pipe $10.00 per linear foot* 6" Corrugated Pipe $1 1,50 per linear foot* 6" Corrugated sock pipe $13.00 per linear foot* 4" French Drain $2.00 per linear foot* 12" Catch Basin $115.00* 18" Catch Basin $460.00* Includes delivery and stockpile of material. Price subject to change, due to current market pricing, Ail '�' 'A �0 NODE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Caleen H. Sullins Governor Director February 6, 2009 Dave Besaw Oldeastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division 107 Reservation Rd Aberdeen NC 28315 Subject.: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION Oldeastle Lawn And Garden Inc Oldcastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division NPDES Stormwater General Permit-NCG210376 Hoke County Dear Mr. Besaw: Dee Freeman Secretary On January 29, 2009, I, Hughie White from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality, conducted a site inspection at the Oldcastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division facility located in Hoke County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Mr. Ted Carter was also present during the inspection and his time and assistance is greatly appreciated. Stormwater from this facility drains to an unnamed tributary to Quewhiffle Creek, a Class C stream located in the Lumber River Basin. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater General Permit-NCG210376. Accordingly, the following observations were noted during the Division of Water Quality inspection (please see the enclosed addendum for infonnation about your permit): 1.) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan SPPP A Stornwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly implemented. Yes® No❑NA❑ 2) Qualitative Monitoring Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements. es53 No❑NA❑ r_ocaticn: 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 Phone. 910433-33001 FAX: 910-486-07071, Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.nowaterquality.org 0110 NorthCai-o iiia An Equal oppor unity) Affirmative Aeton Emp'oyer Page- 2 Mr. Besaw Fehruary G, 2009 3) Analytical Monitorin Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements, Yes ❑ No ❑ NA Other Observations: Please refer to the enclosed Compliance inspection Report for additional comments and observations made during the inspection. Please be advised that violations of the NPDES General Permit are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff has any questions, comments, or needs assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910) 433-3308. Sincerely, z A` Hughie White Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Ted Carter, EH & S Coordinator, Oldcastle FRO-SUrface Water Protection NPS-Assistance & Compliance Oversight Unit DWQ Central Files Location: 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 Phone: 910-433-3300 l FAX 910 486-07071 Customer Service' 1-877-623-6748 Internet.: www.ncwalerquality.org An Faual Opnorluniiy. . AYirnalive Acricn Employer . 011C North Carolin a Naturally .i Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG210376 Effective: 08/01/08 _ Expiration: 07/31/13 Owner: Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Oldcastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division County: Hoke 107 Reservation Rd Region: Fayetteville Aberdeen NC 28315 i232 Contact Person: Dave Basaw Title: Phone: 910-944-11 Directions to Facility: Take Highway 211 from Raeford toward Aberdeen, Highway 211 and Reservation Road, turn right onto Reservation Road. Travel <0.1 mile the plant will be on the right. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 01/2912009 EntryTime: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 0 1: 15 PM Primary Inspector: Hughie White ��/i b�"'"Phone: 910-433-3300 Ext.708 Secondary Inspector(s): Belinda S Henson . Phone: 910-433-3300 Ext.726 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: ■ Compliant n Not Compliant Question Areas: 0 Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NGG210376 Owner - Facility: Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc Inspection Date: 01/29/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: This facility has developed and implemented a stormwater pollution prevention plan. Qualitative monitoring is being conducted bi-annually as required. The facility has been using a report form for the monitoring that was developed by the consultant that developed the SPPP. It was recommended that the facility begin using the Stormwater Discharge Outfall. (SDO)Qualitative Monitoring Report form that is provided by the Division. The Division form is more descriptive than the current form the facility is using. No analytical monitoring is required because this facility does not meet the new motor oil usage threshold required to perform the monitoring. Outfalls were observed during the inspection. Page: 2 Permit: NCG210376 Owner - Facility: Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc Inspection Date: 01/29/2009 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? ■ D D D # Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? ■ D O O # Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? ■ D D D # Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ D n D # Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ■ D D n # Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ®D D D # Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ D D # Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ■ # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? ® D D D # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ D D 0 # Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ® D D D # Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ■ D 0D # Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ■ D ❑ # Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ®n D D Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ D D D Comment: Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ 0 ❑ D Comment: This facility has been conducting the qualitative monitoring using a checklist developed by the consultant tha developed the SPPP. It was suggested they begin using the Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) Qualitative Monitoring Report form provided by the Division. Analytical_ Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? D 0 ■ # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? D D ® n Comment: This facility does not have to conduct any analytical monitoring because they fall below the 55 gallons of new motor oil per month threshold for analytical monitoring. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ® D Q 0 # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ I] ❑ D # If the facility has representative outfall status. is it properly documented by the Division? D ❑ ■ D Page: 3 Permit: NCG210376 Owner - Facility: Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc Inspection Date: 01/29/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? Comment: ®nnn Page: 4 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Fnvironment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality September 12, 2008 Gene Kropfelder Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc 375 N Ridged Rd Atlanta, GA 30350 Subject: NPDE<S Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal Oldcastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division COG Number NGG210376 Hoke County Dear Permittee: In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG210000 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater General Permit. This permit has been reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated October 15, 2007, The following information is included with your permit package: • A new Certificate of Coverage • A copy of stormwater General Stormwater Permit NCG210000 • A copy of the Technical Bulletin for the General Permit • Five copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form • Five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater only, and it specifies your obligations with respect to stormwater discharge controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself with all the changes in the reissued permit. The more significant changes to the General Permit include the following: • Permit cover page, second paragraph — The General Permit now may cover activities that DWQ determines to be similar in either the process, or in the exposed materials, to the Timber Products Industry. • Part I Section A — A new provision that facilities draining to 303(d) listed waters, or in watersheds with an approved TMDL, may not be eligible for continued coverage at the next renewal of the General Permit. • Part I Section B second paragraph — A new clarification that the permit does not authorize discharges that DWQ determines are wastewaters. • Part II Section A — The required contents of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan have been expanded and clarified. • Part II Section B Table 1 — A new requirement to sample stormwater discharges twice per year for those facilities with exposed piles of certain materials remaining on site longer than seven days. • Part 11 Section B Tables 2 and 3 and following — For permittees with exposed piles, there are new provisions requiring the permittee to execute Tier One and Tier Two response actions, based on the first benchmark exceedence (Tier One) and the second consecutive benchmark exceedence (Tier Two). Tier Two requires that the permittee institute monthly monitoring instead of twice -per -year monitoring, until three consecutive monitoring events show no benchmark exceedences. • Part II Section B — For permittees with exposed piles, a new provision that four exceedences of any particular benchmark will trigger increased DWQ involvement in the permittee's stormwater management and control actions. DWQ may direct the permittee to apply for an individual permit, or may direct the implementation or installation of specific stormwater control measures. • Part 11 Section C — Clarification that under the qualitative monitoring provisions of the permit, the permittee is obligated to respond to repeated observations of stormwater pollution. DWQ may impose additional stormwater management requirements if the permittee is non -responsive, or if the responses are ineffective. Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ. \� 1G a �'�#utrir�r u North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 807-6300 Customer Service Intemet: h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater.html 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX 019) 807-0494 1-877-623-6748 An Equal OpportunliylAffirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper it NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal Permit Number NCG210376 Page 2 This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by NCDENR, nor does it relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Bethany Georgoulias of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting Unit at (919) 807-6376. Sincerely, for Coleen H. Sullins cc: DWQ Central Files Stormwater Permitting Unit Files Fayetteville Regional Office STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210376 STORMWATER DISCHARGES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at Oldcastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division 107 Reservation Rd Aberdeen Hoke County to receiving waters designated as Quewhiffle Creek, a class C stream in the Lumber River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 15, 2008. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day September 12, 2008. for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission State of North Carolina Department of Environment,,����+�� and Natural Resources {''-- Division of Water Quality t-tts 2 3 2097 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, Director Ted Carter, E14S Director Oldcastle Lawn and Garden Inc. 375 North Ridged Road, Suite 250 Atlanta, Georgia 30350 Dear Mr. Carter: r WYM) February 21, 2007 Tk4 � • AM NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE50URCE5 Subject: General Permit No. NCG210000 Southern Importers Inc. COC NCG210376 Hoke County In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on September 11, 2006, we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as -subsequently amended). If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. Please note that the Division is currently evaluating the question of whether drainage from composting and mulching operations should be permitted as stormwater or as wastewater. The future renewal of your coverage under General Permit NCG210000 may be affected by the results of our determinations. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ken Pickle at telephone number (919) 733-5083-ext. 584, Sincerely, . 4 (-) P_I_dzlz� I'&r Alan W. Klimek, P. E. cc: �. Fayetteville Regional Office DWQ Central Files Stormwater Permitting Unit Files 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210376 STORMWATER DISCHARGES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Oldcastle Lawn and Garden Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at Southern Importers Inc. 107 Reservation Road Aberdeen, North Carolina Hoke County to receiving waters designated as unnamed tributary to Quewhiffle Creek, a class C water in the Lumber River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 21, 2007. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day February 21, 2007. /IrAlan W. Klimek, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission ce 5k_ .47. " Q SOUTHERN IIV"RTERS, ABERDEEN NC STORM WATER —INSPECTION Daterri me of inspeciioa i Wet or Dry Conditions: I. VISUAL INSPECTION OF DRAINAGE AREAS • -Area Pa*al .�: for non -soon► disdwges _ yes i no Evid�ence ofnon-Amawater discharges yes .-/no Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or 'v iproper outdoor chemical or product storage T yes 1/ no Evic ence of erosion or excessive sedimentation _._ yes -6,40 Evidence of spills or leaks — yes ✓o Evidence of decay or disrepair of any containment structures v yes Vono . Evi of any contamination m Storm Water Ditch __yes o Evi ce of any corm ination (pigment) in gully by coloring area ` yes Describe, if yes - Cori ective Action Required. Da Corrective Action Taken. • fiMjgffe Arm 2: Pote Oial for non-stmnwater.discharges —yes 4211n,0 Evidence of non-stormwater discharges —yes �o Evidlence i of trash, impWer outdoor scrap storage, or proper outdoor chemical or product storage _ yes Evi nce of erosion or excessive sedimentation _ yes "Inlo Evidence of spills or leaks _ yes 20 Evi " nce of decay or disrepair of drainage or culvert structures — yes Z no Evic nce of disrepair on storm water retention basin. _ yes DeJribe, if es: Corribetive Action Required. Dati, Comxtive Action Taken. K VIStJAL INSPECTION OF grORMWATER (Semi- Annually) Owlfibu 0011- Floating Solids —Yes vio Color — yes Suspended Solids —yes ZBO Turbidity — yes Outfall Staining —yes -IZ Odor Foam — Yes. �no z no 7 Visible Sheens yes; r4o — yes DYY Weather Flow yes 'Zno Samples submitted oAdfa for analysis yes -ZRO(*) Floating Solids —yes Zno Color —yes jzfio Suspended Solids yes j/✓'no _ Turbidity — yes Vw Ouffall Staining, —yes -,zno Odor — yes z'ho Visible Sheens — yes _Zno Foam — yes &zifo Dry Weather Flow _yes ,,ho Samples submitted for analysis _ yes _ no(*) Investigate and Docusnent Cause, if yes jev-�-( q6,.�e i with Con'lective Action Required. MLU Lf -t Date Corrective Action Taken. jo Samples need to be submitted for analysis on the first and last year of coverage, if the monthly motor oil Osage is 55 gallons or more (see section 3A of the SWP3). IH. SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE PLAN INSPECTION Arel�pill kits adequately stocked in' locations indicated in the plan? Is the %61 oil tank and containment berm in good condition? Are all pumps and hoses in good condition and operating properly? Are Wl fill lines and drain valves closed and securely locked when not in use? If no, describe. Corr"ve Action Required. Date'; Corrective Action Taken. IV SIGNATU"k OflNSPIV TION TEAM I vsy s —no -L-fes —no _jZy-es —no -�s — np, Date and Tim*. -4,4t2— ?"Co.ew 00Idcastle SOUTHERN IMPORTERS, ABERDEEN NC STORM WATER — INSPECTION Dateffime of inspection: / ! s '-0 Wet or Dry Conditions:(` _ I. VISUAL INSPECTION OF DRAINAGE AREAS • Drainage Area l: Potential for non-stormwater discharges —yes _1.__4o Evidence of non-stormwater discharges — yes ---55� Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage — yes --no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation — yes --no Evidence of spills or leaks _yes -L no Evidence of decay or disrepair of any containment structures — yes V/no Evidence of any contamination in Storm Water Ditch des � no Evidence of any contamination (pigment) in gully by coloring area _yes ✓no Describe, if yes. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. • Draina,-e Area 2: Potential for non-stormwater discharges _ yes L--n/o Evidence of non-stormwater discharges _ yes ✓o Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage —yes L/no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation —yes _�Zn��o Evidence of spills or leaks yes Vno Evidence of decay or disrepair of drainage or culvert structures —yes jzno Evidence of disrepair on storm water retention basin. —yes a no if !1 Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. VISUAL INSPECTION OF STORMWATER (Semi- Annually) gutau 001: Floating Solids Suspended Solids OutfaIl Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow ow au ooz: Floating Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow _yes o Colors — no des _ no Turbidity � _ no yes jZno Odor _ yes yes 4/'fio Foam _ yes _ yes Zna Samples submitted for analysis Zyes _ _ no(*) yes -v no Zno Color Turbidity des _ no no yes es — — yes Odor _ yes to yes no —yes 2no Foam yes _ Samples submitted for analysis Zyes no(*) Investigate and Document Cause, if yes rr- f LW A,� b csA Corrective Action Required. \11a'S Date Corrective Action Taken. CT_ 3 1 — , I — dvs adt- A-e- VA k,U 0 are'q C- CL64 Duf-pD (*) Samples need to be submitted for analysis on the first and last year of coverage, if the monthly motor oil usage is 55 gallons or more (see section 3.4 of the SWP3). M. SPILL PREVENTION 4 RESPONSE PLAN INSPECTION Are spill kits adequately stocked in locations indicated in the plan? Is the fuel oil tank and containment berm in good condition? Are all pumps and hoses in good condition and operating properly? Are all fill lines and drain valves closed and securely locked when not in use? If no, describe. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. IV. SIGNATURES OF INSPECTION TEAM dyes —no LZyes _ no yes —no yes _ no Date and Tima. E 11 W 30444 Fayetteville Division 2592 Hope Mills Rd Fayetteville, NC 28306 910.864,1920 Phone 910.864.8774 FM Certificate of Analysis Oldcastle Lawn and Garden - Mid Atlantic Mr- Ted Carter Date Reported: September 07, 2011 Project: Sloan water- Aberdeen Date Received: Au ust 29, 201 1 I O7 Reservation Road g Aberdeen NC, 29315 Sampled By: Ted Carter Date Sampled: August 27, 201 1 Outfall 41 (107 Reservation Road) 1108545-01 Analyte Result Unit Analysis Date/Time Analyst Method Qualifier Analyzed try: microbac - Fayetteville Division COD, Total 202 mg1L 8/30/11 8:15 ARS SM 20th Ed- 5220 D PH 6.65 pH Units 8l29/11 15:00 DSK SM 4500 H+ B H Total Suspended Solids 290 mg/L 8/31/1 l 15:00 DSK SM 20th Ed. 2540 D Al2 Outfall 42 (107 Reservation Road) 1108545-02 Analyte Result Unit Analysis Date/Time Analyst Method Qualifier Analyzed by: Microbac - Fayetteville Division COD, Total 315 mg/L 8/30111 8:15 ARS SM 20th Ed. 5220 D pH 6.38 pH Units 8/29/1 l 15:00 DSK SM 4500 H+ B H Total Suspended Solids 790 mg/L 8131/11 15:00 DSK. SM 20th Ed. 2540 D Qualifier Definitions H Analyte was prepared and/or analyzed outside of the analytical method holding time Alt MSJMSD fail recovery, but the LCS passes criteria. State Certifications, Respectfully Submitted NCD#W1 p � �n NCDOH OH #37714 �f�(}Q USDA 43787 Roben Dermer, Division Manager Thank you for your bUSireSS_ Wr rmirr ynur.Jcrdhurq nn our level ofyeMcc ra wa. Please conraci the I>rvirlon hlanager, Foherr Dcrnrer or 9J"64-1920, James NoAcr, President, ar james.nakex.rnnricruhaucnm nr T'revnr Hnvcc, CPO, ar rrrvurhryce��mirrohuecnm n-Lh any c nrnmenrs nr suggesrinns, ' Page I of 1 0Ofdcastle SOUTHERN IMPORTERS, ABERDEEN NC STORM WATER - INSPECTION Date/Time of inspection: r e) A Wet or Dry Conditions: I. VISUAL INSPECTION OF DRAINAGE AREAS • Drainare Area l: Potential for non-stormwater discharges _ yes —,Ito Evidence of non-stormwater discharges _ yes -no Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage _ yes _ no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation _ yes ."no Evidence of spills or leaks _ yes .no Evidence of decay or disrepair of any containment structures _ yes no Evidence of any contamination in Storm Water Ditch yes r no Evidence of any contamination (pigment) in gully by coloring area des -,"no Describe, if yes. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. • Drainage Area 2: Potential for non-stormwater discharges —yes -,.er[o Evidence of non-stormwater discharges _ yes L-rio Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage _ yes —.no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation _ yes _-L'no Evidence of spills or leaks _ yes no Evidence of decay or disrepair of drainage or culvert structures _ yes S,eno Evidence of disrepair on storm water retention basin. — yes no ffl II. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. VISUAL INSPECTION OF STORMWATER (Semi- Annually) Outfall 001: Floating Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow Out 002: Floating Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow yes /o Color _yes ono yes -,- no Turbidity _ yes ono yes -,-no Odor — yes -no yes ,,no Foam _ yes -fro Samples for / _ yes - no submitted analysis _ yes ✓t!o(*) yes _/no Color _ yes %no yes ono Turbidity_ yes ono —yes no Odor _ yes � no _ yes ! no Foam —yes --,,no yes -'no Samples submitted for analysis _, yes —�-do(*) Investigate and Document Cause, if yes Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. {*) Samples need to be submitted for analysis on the first and Iast year of coverage, if the monthly motor oil usage is 55 gallons or more (see section 3.4 of the SWP3). M. SPII.L PREVENTION & RESPONSE PLAN INSPECTION Are spill kits adequately stocked in locations indicated in the plan? —yie's _ no Is the fuel oil tank and containment }Term in good condition? yes —no Are all pumps and hoses in good condition and operating properly? —!:�Y'es —no Are all fill lines and drain valves closed and securely locked when not in use? dyes — no If no, describe. , Corrective Action Required_ Date Corrective Action Taken. IV. SIGNATURES OF INSPECTION TEAM Date and Tima. �- c4 0Oldcastle SOUTHERN IMPORTERS, ABERDEEN NC STORM WATER — INSPECTION Date/Time of inspection: 0 Wet or Dry Conditions: I. VISUAL INSPECTION,OF DRAINAGE AREAS • Drainage Area 1: Potential for non-stormwater discharges ` yes �4_0 Evidence of non-stormwater discharges — yes no Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, / or improper outdoor'chemical or product storage _ yes (/ no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation _yes -n'o Evidence of spills or leaks yes ono Evidence of decay or disrepair of any containment structures ^ yes ell -no Evidence of any contamination in Storm Water Ditch -_yes no Evidence of any contamination (pigment) in gully by coloring area yes /no Describe, if yes. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. • Drainage Area 2: Potential for non-stormwater discharges —yes —/'no Evidence of non-stormwater discharges yes o Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage _ yes /,"no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation _ yes ono Evidence of spills or leaks — yes no Evidence of decay or disrepair of drainage or culvert structures _ yes / no Evidence of disrepair on storm water retention basin. _ yes /no if i • j Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. H. VISUAL INSPECTION,OF STORMWATER (Semi- Annually) Outfall 001 Floating Solids yes —,-no Color _ yes -,'-no Suspended Solids yes rno Turbidity _ yes no Outfall Staining _yes !no Odor _yes /r5o Visible Sheens _ yes ono Foam _ yes _/no Dry Weather Flow _ yes %no Samples submitted for analysis _ yes ,-to(*) Outfall 002: Floating Solids _ yes ono Color yes e—no Suspended Solids _ yes ino Turbidity —yes ono Outfall Staining _ yes no Odor _ yes lno Visible Sheens —yes /np Foam _ yes -'no Dry Weather Flow _ yes ` no Samples submitted for analysis _ yes _ no(*) Investigate and Document;Cause, if yes Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. (*) Samples need to' be submitted for analysis on the first and last year of coverage, if the monthly motor oil usage is 55 gallons or more (see section 3.4 of the SWP3). III. SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE PLAN INSPECTION Are spill kits adequately stocked in locations indicated in the plan? - Z es —no Is the fuel oil tank and containment berm in good condition? oyes —no Are all pumps and hoses in good condition and operating properly? yes —no Are all fill lines and drain valves closed and securely locked when not in use? dyes _ no If no, describe. Corrective Action Required. M�� Date Corrective Action Taken. IV. SIGNATURES OF INSPECTION TEAM Date and Tima. 0� q- 10 If, _- i dOldcastle SOUTHERN IMPORTERS, ABERDEEN NC STORM WATER - INSPECTION Date/Time of inspection: C�6L C(Wi Wet or Dry Conditions: �f I�Q I. VISUAL INSPECTION OF DRAINAGE AREAS • Drainage Area 1: Potential for non-stormwater discharges —yes �no Evidence of non-stormwater discharges —yes —no Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or -improper outdoor chemical or product storage _yes no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation —yes —no Evidence of spills or leaks —yes — no Evidence of decay or disrepair of any containment structures —yes —no Evidence of any contamination in Storm Water Ditch __yes _ no Evidence of any contamination (pigment) in gully by coloring area yes — T10 Describe, if yes. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. • Drainage Area 2: Potential for non-stormwater discharges ____ yes �no Evidence of non-stormwater discharges _ yes -'no Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, ,no or improper outdoor chemical or productstorage _ yes Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation _ yes ­--fio Evidence of spills or leaks _ yes --/no Evidence of decay or disrepair of drainage or culvert structures — yes -/no Evidence of disrepair on storm water retention basin. —yes — no Describe. if II. III IV. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. VISUAL INSPECTION OF STORMWATER (Semi- Annually) Out all 001: Floating Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow Out all 002: Floating Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow — yes ✓no Color _ yes ✓no yes ✓no Turbidity _ yes /no _ yes ✓no ✓no Odor Foam _yes �no ✓no _ yes — yes _,-no _ yes Samples submitted for analysis ` yes �'/fto(*) _ yes ✓ r�O Color _yes Zno _ yes no Turbidity_ yes Zno yes no Odor _ yes -no yes /- Foam _yes 2-noyes l no Samples submitted for analysis , yes ` no(*) Investigate and Document Cause, if yes Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. (*) Samples need to be submitted for analysis on the first and last year of coverage, if the monthly motor oil usage is 55 gallons or:more (see section 3.4 of the SWP3). SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE PLAN INSPECTION Are spill kits adequately stocked in locations indicated in the plan? Is the fuel oil tank and containment berm in good condition? Are all pumps and hoses in good condition and operating properly? Are all fill lines and drain valves closed and securely locked when not in use? If no, describe. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. SIGNATURES OF INSPECTION TEAM ,yes — no /yes —no I'll, es — no Yes _ no Date and Timit '4vbbo F=cA)G (VI ()Oldcastle SOUTHERN iMPORTERS, ABERDEEN NC STORM WATER — INSPECTION Date/Time of inspection: r7 �C *X, Wet or Dry Conditions: I. VISUAL INSPECTION OF DRAINAGE AREAS • Drainage Area 1: / Potential for non-stormwater discharges _ yes ✓ lio Evidence of non-stonnwater discharges —yes no Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap,storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage — yes '-"no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation — yes ----no Evidence of spills or leaks —yes /no Evidence of decay or disrepair of any containment structures _ yes no Evidence of any contamination in Storm Water Ditch __yes no Evidence of any contamination (pigment) in gully by coloring area _yes '/no Describe, if yes. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. • Draingge Area 2: Potential for non-stormwater discharges —yes -no Evidence of non-stormwater discharges yes __11,10 Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage — yes no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation — yes --"no Evidence of spills or leaks _ yes _,-no Evidence of decay or disrepair of drainage or culvert structures _ yes �/io Evidence of disrepair on storm water retention basin. yes ✓ no Describe, if II. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. VISUAL INSPECTION OF STORMWATER (Semi- Annually) Outfal1001: Floating Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow Outfall 002: Floating Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow yes ./no Color ^ yes ✓no _ yes ✓no Turbidity — yes ino yes ino Odor — yes -no _ yes ./no Foam _ yes ---no yes Z no Samples submitted for analysis _ yes Zno(*) yes _.,-no Color _ yes —no yes !no Turbidity —yes !no yes ino Odor _ yes -no yes i no Foam _ yes ---no _ yes ! no Samples submitted for analysis _ yes -no(*) Investigate and Document Cause, if yes Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. (*} Samples need to be submitted for analysis on the first and last year of coverage, if the monthly motor oil usage is 55 gallons or more (see section 3.4 of the SWP3). III. SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE PLAN INSPECTION Are spill kits adequately stocked in locations indicated in the plan? Is the fuel oil tank and containment berm in good condition? Are all pumps and hoses in good condition and operating properly? Are all fill lines and drain valves closed and securely locked when not in use? If no, describe. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken, IV. SIGNATURES OF INSPECTION TEAM ✓yes —no ✓yes _no Zyes —no V yes —no Date and Time �%2_7/0� 6,30 0Oldcastle II SOUTHERN IMPORTERS, ABERDEEN NC STORM WATER -- INSPECTION (� Date/Time of inspection: Wet or Dry Conditions: t' 1. VISUAL INSPECTION OF DRAINAGE AREAS • Drainage Area I: Potential for non-stonnwater discharges _ yes --'no Evidence of non-stormwater discharges _ yes -'-'110 Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage — yes fo Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation _ yes /no Evidence of spills or leaks _ yes --/"Ito Evidence of decay or disrepair of any containment structures ves '--'-110 Evidence of any contamination in Storm Water Ditch des 110 Evidence of any contamination (pigment) in gully by coloring area _yes ✓o Describe, if yes. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. • Drainage Area 2: Potential for non-stormwater discharges _ yes --'no Evidence of non-stormwater discharges — yes Rio Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage yes iro Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation _ yes o Evidence of spills or leaks — yes no Evidence of decay or disrepair of drainage or culvert structures — yes /na Evidence of disrepair on storm water retention basin. _ yes ---'no Describe, if FAA 1 11 III Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. VISUAL INSPECTION OF STORMWATER (Semi- Annually) Out all 001: Floating Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow Out all 002: Floating Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow _ yes --no Color _ yes --no _ yes -no Turbidity _ yes Rio yes ,,-"no Odor _ yes --no — yes --no no Foam — yes !no Samples for no(*) yes submitted analysis ` yes yes no Color _ yes _ no _ yes _ no Turbidity _ yes —no yes _ no Odor yes _ no yes _ no Foam yes _ no _ yes _ no Samples submitted for analysis _ yes _ no(*) Investigate and Document, Cause, if yes Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. (*) Samples need to be submitted for analysis on the first and last year of coverage, if the monthly motor oil usage is 55 gallons or more (see section 3.4.of the SWP3). SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE PLAN INSPECTION Are spill kits adequately stocked in locations indicated in the plan? Is the fuel oil tank and containment berm in good condition? Are all pumps and hoses in good condition and operating properly? Are all fill lines and drain valves closed and securely locked when not in use? If no, describe. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. IV. SIGNATU TEAM °yes no Z­yes , no Iles no yes no and Tima. _//WOct, '..�1au C101dcastte OLDCASTLE LAWN AND GARDEN - ABERDEEN, NC STORM WATER - INSPECTION Date/Time of inspection: 0(, ` Z3 ,2 Wet or Dry Conditions: I. VISUAL INSPECTION OF DRAINAGE AREAS • Drainage Area 1: Potential for non-stormwater discharges _ yes ----no Evidence of non-stormwater discharges — yes �o Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage _ yes _ no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation _ yes -'-'110 Evidence of spills or leaks — yes -�/no Evidence of decay or disrepair of any containment structures — yes no Evidence of any contamination in Storm Water Ditch yes �/ i10 Describe, if yes. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. • Drainage Area 2: Potential for non-stormwater discharges . _ yes "'no Evidence of non-stormwater discharges yes n Evidence of trash,,improper outdoor scrap storage, r or improper outdoor chemical or product storage yes no Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation _ yes /- no Evidence of spills or leaks _ yes ---)no Evidence of decay or disrepair of drainage or culvert structures yes �1/110 Describe, if yes. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. II. IV. VISUAL Out all 001: Floating Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow Out all 002. Fioafing Solids Suspended Solids Outfall Staining Visible Sheens Dry Weather Flow Outfall 003: OF STORMWATER (Semi- Annually) — yes Xno Color _ yes -iio _ yes no Turbidity _ yes 1110 _ yes rno Odor _ yes L no yesn Foam _ yes !no /na Samples submitted for analysis _ yes inn(*) yes 1 o Color _ yes e'no yes /no Turbidity _ yes -,--no yes !no Odor _ yes ono — yes ,no Foam _ yes — yes -'no Samples submitted for analysis _ yes Floating Solids _ yes _ no Suspended Solids yes _no Outfall Staining _yes _ no Visible Sheens _ yes _ no Dry Weather Flow _ yes _ no Investigate and Document Cause, if yes Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. Color _ yes _ no Turbidity _ yes _ no Odor i yes _ no Foam _ yes — no Samples submitted for analysis _ yes _ no(*) (*) Samples need to be submitted for analysis on the first and last year of coverage, if the monthly motor oil usage is 55 gallons or more (see section 3.4 of the SWP3). SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE PLAN INSPECTION Are spill kits adequately stocked in locations indicated in the plan? Is the fuel oil tank and containment berm in good condition? Are all pumps and hoses in good condition and operating properly? Are all fill lines and drain valves closed and securely locked when not in use? If no, describe. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. SIGNATURES OF INSPECTION TEAM Date and Pme #"Z-q -' yes 110 `✓ yes _ no ./ yes _ na vyes _ no i ��a -C ()Oldcastle OLDCASTLE LAWN AND GARDEN — ABERDEEN, NC STORM WATER —INSPECTION DateMme of inspectionol & Wet or Dry Conditions: I. VISUAL INSPECTION OF DRAINAGE AREAS • Drainage Area 1: Potential for non-stormwater discharges Evidence of non-stormwater discharges Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation Evidence of spills or leaks Evidence of decay or disrepair of any containment structures Evidence of any contamination in Storm Water Ditch Describe, if yes. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. • Drainage Area 2: Potential for non-stormwater discharges Evidence of non-stormwater discharges Evidence of trash, improper outdoor scrap storage, or improper outdoor chemical or product storage Evidence of erosion or excessive sedimentation Evidence of spills or leaks Evidence of decay or disrepair of drainage or culvert structures Describe, if yes. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. yes Zno _ yes ✓o _ yes 411 yes _V_/110 yes ✓o yes _e'no ___yes _w_'(10 yes ✓no yes ✓o yes 11111"o yes ./no yes //no yes v Y S. II. VISUAL INSPECTION OF STORMWATER (Semi- Annually) M, IV. Dut al! 001: Floating Solids _ yes Ao Color _ yes ./no Suspended Solids _ yes zno Turbidity _ yes --'no Outfall Staining _ yes 1no Odor _ yes --1�110 Visible Sheens — yes ,'no Foam — yes ,---no Dry Weather Flow — yes ✓no Samples submitted for analysis_ yes --"no(*) Out al! 002: Floating Solids _ yes -fio Color yes ono Suspended Solids yes ono Turbidity _ yes !no Outfall Staining _ yes ! no Odor _ yes no Visible Sheens yes no Foam yes -,no Dry Weather Flow _ yes no Samples submitted for analysis _ yes -'no(*) Out all 003: Floating Solids ^ yes _ no Suspended Solids _ yes _ no Outfall Staining _ yes _ no Visible Sheens _ yes no Dry Weather Flow _yes _no Investigate and Document Cause, if yes Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. Color — yes —no Turbidity _ yes no Odor —yes _ no Foam _ yes _ no Samples submitted for analysis _ yes _ no(*) (*) Samples need to he submitted for analysis on the first and last year of coverage, if the monthly motor oil usage is 55 gallons or more (see section 3.4 of the SWP3). SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE PLAN INSPECTION Are spill kits adequately stocked in locations indicated in the plan? Is the fuel oil tank and containment berm in good condition? Are all pumps and hoses in good condition and operating properly? Are all fill lines and drain valves closed and securely locked when not in use? If no, describe. Corrective Action Required. Date Corrective Action Taken. SIGNATURES OF INSPECTION TEAM Date and Time Zes — no .eyes _ no ,Zyes _ no ✓yes _ no '�' .' !I State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Alan W. Klimek, Director February 21, 2007 Ted Carter, EHS Director Oldcastle Lawn and Garden Inc. 375 North Ridged Road, Suite 250 Atlanta, Georgia 30350 P ��w 4�• poft IM C n[a) N R NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE50URCE5 Subject: General Permit No. NCG210000 Southern Importers Inc. COC NCG210376 Hoke County Dear Mr. Carter: In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on September 11, 2006, we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended). If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. Please note that the Division is currently evaluating the question of whether drainage from composting and mulching operations should be permitted as stormwater or as wastewater. The future renewal of your coverage under General Permit NCG210000 maybe affected by the results of our determinations. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ken Pickle at telephone number (919) 733-5083 ext. 584. Sincerely, 9 L') P.I . A Alan W. Klimek, P. E. cc: Fayetteville Regional Office DWQ Central Files Stormwater Permitting Unit Files 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of i:nvironment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality September 12, 2008 Gene. KU feider O1dt astle;Lawn And Ga_ rd�en Inc 375 N.Ridgetld R Atlanta, GA` 30350 Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal Oldcastle Lawn arid?Garderi Aberdeen'Di�ision .. ._ COC Number NCG210376 W ko e County Dear Permittee: In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG210000 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater General Permit. This permit has been reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated October 15, 2007. The following information is included with your permit package: • A new Certificate of Coverage • A copy of stormwater General Stormwater Permit NCG210000 • A copy of the Technical Bulletin for the General Permit • Five copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form • Five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater only, and it specifies your obligations with respect to stormwater discharge controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself with all the changes in the reissued permit. The more significant changes to the General Permit include the following: • Permit cover page, second paragraph — The General Permit now may cover activities that DWQ determines to be similar in either the process, or in the exposed materials, to the Timber Products Industry. • Part I Section A — A new provision that facilities draining to 303(d) listed waters, or in watersheds with an approved TMDL, may not be eligible for continued coverage at the next renewal of the General Permit. • Part I Section B second paragraph — A new clarification that the permit does not authorize discharges that DWQ determines are wastewaters. • Part I I Section A — The required contents of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan have been expanded and clarified. • Part II Section B Table 1 — A new requirement to sample stormwater discharges twice per year for those facilities with exposed piles of certain materials remaining on site longer than seven days. • Part II Section B Tables 2 and 3 and following — For permittees with exposed piles, there are new provisions requiring the permittee to execute Tier One and Tier Two response actions, based on the first benchmark exceedence (Tier One) and the second consecutive benchmark exceedence (Tier Two). Tier Two requires that the permittee institute monthly monitoring instead of twice -per -year monitoring, until three consecutive monitoring events show no benchmark exceedences. • Part li Section B — For permittees with exposed piles, a new provision that four exceedences of any particular benchmark will trigger increased DWQ involvement in the permittee's stormwater management and control actions. DWQ may direct the permittee to apply for an individual permit, or may direct the implementation or installation of specific stormwater control measures. • Part II Section C —'Clarification that under the qualitative monitoring provisions of the permit, the permittee is obligated to respond to repealed observations of stormwater pollution. DWQ may impose additional stormwater management requirements if the permittee is non -responsive, or if the responses are ineffective. Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ. N4pr�hCarolina Aalllrally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 807-6300 Customer Service Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater.html 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 807-6494 1-877-623-6748 An Equal OpportunitylAffsrmadve Action Employer — 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal Permit Number NCG210376 Page 2 This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by NCDENR, nor does it relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Bethany Georgoulias of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting Unit at (919) 807-6376. Sincerely, for Coleen H. Sullins cc: DWO Central Files Stormwater Permitting Unit Files Fayetteville Regional Office STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NC'G210_76 STORMWATER DISCHARGES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Oldcastle Lawn And Garden Inc is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at dcastle Lawn and Garden -Aberdeen Division Ol 107 Reservation; Rd --~�'Me rdeeri Hoke C my to receiving waters designated as Quewhiffle� Cr k, a class C stream in the Lumb River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 15, 2008. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day September 12, 2008. for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210376 STORMWATER DISCHARGES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Oldcastle Lawn and Garden Inc. is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at Southern Importers Inc. 107 Reservation Road Aberdeen, North Carolina Hoke County to receiving waters designated as unnamed tributary to Quewhifile Creek, a class C water in the Lumber River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, I1,111, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 21, 2007. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day February 21, 2007. 1' rAlan W. Klimek, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Re: Stormwater permit application Subject: Re: Stormwater permit application From: Mike Lawyer <Mike.Lawyer@ncmail.net> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:50:44 -0500 To: Ken Pickle <ken.pickle@ncmai1.net> CC: Belinda Henson <belinda.henson@ncmail.net> Hey Ken. I've had a couple of telephone conversations with Mr. Randy Glover from Southern Imports regarding stormwater vs. wastewater. He's expressed to me that the facility has something of a detention basin that receives all runoff from the property, whether stormwater or what we would categorize as "wastewater". He would probably be pleased to just get coverage under the stormwater permit even if its just until 2008. I agree that we should get this facility under a permit soon because as of now they're not doing any monitoring whatsoever. I concur with issuing the COC under the NCG21 stormwater permit now and pursuing the wastewater issues at a later date. Thanks, Mike Ken Pickle wrote: Hi Mike, I have an NOI for Southern Importers, Inc., in Ashley Heights, Hoke County. They produce and bag mulch. Their stormwater discharge would flow to an unnamed tributary to Quewhiffle Creek, a class C water. Their NOI is in order, and I intend to issue Certificate of Coverage #NCG210376, pending comments from you. It's my intent to issue this COC even though our unit is investigating whether the drainage from mulch piles should be treated generally as a stormwater or as a wastewater. But, decisions move slowly up here, and I'd like to get these guys under permit soon. This General Permit NCG21 expires in April 2008 - a relatively short time from now, anyway. As per my standard procedure, if I don't hear from you within two weeks I'll go ahead and issue the COC. Thanks for any response, Ken Michael Lawyer Environmental Technician NCDENR-Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office Direct: (910)433-3329 Main: (910)433-3300 Fax: (910)486-0707 1 of 1 2/21/2007 8:52 AM Re: stormwater permit application Subject: Re: Stormwater permit application From: Mike Lawyer <Mike.Lawyer@nctnail.net> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:50:44 -0500 To: Ken Pickle <ken.pickle@ncmail.net> CC: Belinda Henson <belinda.henson@ncmail.net> Hey Ken. I've had a couple of telephone conversations with Mr. Randy Glover from Southern Imports regarding stormwater vs. wastewater. He's expressed to me that the facility has something.of a detention basin that receives all runoff from the property, whether stormwater or what we would categorize as "wastewater". He would probably be pleased to just get coverage under the stormwater permit even if its just until 2008, 1 agree that we should get this facility under a permit soon because as of now they're not doing any monitoring whatsoever. I concur with issuing the COC under the NCG21 stormwater permit now and pursuing the wastewater issues at a later date. Thanks, Mike Ken Pickle wrote: Hi Mike, I have an NOI for Southern Importers, Inc., in Ashley Heights, Hoke County. They produce and bag mulch. Their stormwater discharge would flow to an unnamed tributary to Quewhiffle Creek, a class C water. Their NOI is in order, and I intend to issue Certificate of Coverage #NCG210376, pending comments from.you. It's my intent to issue this COC even though our unit is investigating whether the drainage from mulch piles should be treated generally as a stormwater or as a wastewater. But, decisions move slowly up here, and I'd like to get these guys under permit soon. This General Permit NCG21 expires in April 2008 - a relatively short time from now, anyway. As per my standard procedure, if I don't hear from you within two weeks I'll go ahead and issue the COC. Thanks for any response, Ken Michael Lawyer Environmental Technician NCDENR-Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office Direct: (910)433-3329 Main: (910)433-3300 Fax: (910)486-0707 of 1 2/21/2007 8:52 AM Cal INS, ' PC �ii , � /' � � �,/' ,� ��\ I � qs i-' , •n 1�--••��� .� Jo VA 1 1f e■i��� / It -)7 •� le eig a� if �✓ . \ A/ .! / ! ._�' M 4 ! '� '� :1 `-_._ - I � ��'..f .IIC f '�'•r�v '��If ,\ I• e,?l .l_�y.` 4�'f +a i l�rz ••,��'. ,r-�` <.,. � �. /��''/J//��y�. �/'Y �'- y n \\ - l/�/ �! 1. ,/' r•*r �.re a 11i ,b%f �d �..% /: ^,was �1 .yam tt�'• \ / kr : p. `��,i`�y>W., � I !I�f; ti` ; •``cam ij �"�• i—�'�� � i �1 -✓. %,I Y� •r�'" `� Yf/I1 �-, . ! 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U II �„ -:.'�� \\ �.r, ..✓"mot-`-T2--..__"r'•..�-..\ I ,.W, . 3" Copyright (C) 1997, Maptech, Inc. g Ji "O� ev q .,. _ t 1 4,09 �1."'G �•r+�,,�+}9 ��w✓'v".-J ` � p �.r �e P � ��.F �a� '� d. may+". r� r =" le eig o dt dp ] , ✓ r r R r ' 1 •:...� � J � r. � '�1 � 11 -v ii'� ` ' 'Lim 6 f q'�i4���°�. � � .fir. �� E � i .-�� • S tt. �e 1 a j r ° ,� ...+w.. �.�,�•�� ��' 1. .y�'� .1ei y — ��'" z `t f.„ 2fr � p # ` Copyright (C) 1997, Maptech, Inc 13.1,01-d F Y OldcastleO Inspection and Reporting Requirements (Appendix A-H) Figures Annual Non -Storm Water Discharge Certification tr 0 3 rt r �� Appendix BSI {7 �l a C l `t f �.f 1 'w •;i� `i.�'s � � � � .t� TY Y�, Containment D• ••- Recordsw 1 iyy - fLDocument of Training Form - T x• 4 Y ky 6 Qualitative Monitoring Forms v �7 A� � •� �R try _ [4e�1'tl a rt_r�� ����Y' �� � iw:i FF� lu`�' d�,;S�,l.,iaCaM 1,trF. k a h .. b Analytical • • • Reports •fr •, "�.� r Ey. ` �l; `�'$ "1 3 i t`-A is Appendix ��;, ��- ��+ ,Nil. .�/I a ^:Facility Inspections Appendix North Carolina Stormwater General Permit STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWP3) Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen Plant Aberdeen, North Carolina Prepared by: Falcon Engineering, Inc. 1210 Trinity Road, Suite 110 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.871,0800 Project Number: E12015.00 Version: March 2012 T MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE [NPDES Permit No. NCG210000, Part III, Section 13(5)] I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. Matthew Wilson, Plant Manager Ted Carter, Assistant Plant Manager/EHS Director, is duly authorized, as my representative, to sign and certify reports and other information requested by the Director of the Division of Water Quality, Department of Natural Resources as part of this Plan. Matthew Wilson, Plant Manager Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page ii Version: March 2012 PLAN REVIEW AND AMENDMENT [NPDES Permit No, NCG210000, Part II, Section A[7)] The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The annual update shall include an updated list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants for the previous three years, or the notation that no spills have occurred (Section 2.2). The annual update shall include re -certification that the stormwater outfolls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges (Appendix B). Each annual update shall include a re- evaluation of the effectiveness of the BMPs listed in the BMP Summary of the Stormwater Management Plan (Section? 3.3 and Appendix G). The Plan shall be amended whenever there is a change in design, construction, operation, or maintenance which has a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of poliutants to surface waters or when requested by EPA or the NCDENR. Reviewer Date Comments or Revisions Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page iii Version: March 2012 POLLUTION PREVENTION TEAM [NPDES Permit No. NCG210000, Part II, Section A(3) and A(6)] The following table identifies the members of the Pollution Prevention Team and the personnel responsible the facility Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP). These individuals are responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and revising the Plans. Acknowledgements of these responsibilities are duly noted by the signatures provided below by these individuals. Name and Posffion Responsibility Matthew Wilson a Commitment of corporate resources to implement the Plant Manager Plan Ted Carter 0 Overall implementation Assistant Plant Manager / EHS Director 9 Notifications • Compliance during containment and cleanup • Comprehensive site compliance audits • Specific procedures implementation • Training of facility personnel Inspections Signature Date Maintenance I Bagging I Yard Supervisors Maintenance • Corrective Measures • Implementing containment and cleanup actions • Monitor workers for proper procedures (signatures provided at time of training) Good housekeeping Cleanup of small spills and residues Plant Personnel . Proper procedures • Good Housekeeping • Daily observations for leaks, spills or equipment Problems (signatures provided at time of training) Old Casile Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page B-iv Version: March 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pane Mancgement Celification and DUy Authorized epresen a ive......................................................... u Plan Review and Amendment.................................................................................................................... iiiIII Pollution Preveniion Team...........................................................................................................................iv Figures............................................................................................................................................................vii Tables.. .... ...... ...... _ ........ ...... ...... .......................................................................................... vll Section1 1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 General Overview......................................................... ...................... ............................ 1 1.2 Plan Availability and Submittai...................................................................................... 1 1.3 Plan Review, Amendments, and Signatures..... .......................................................... 2 Section2 � Facility Information................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Facility Description Overview........................................................................................ 3 2.2 Site Drainage.................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Significant Materials and Activities............................................................................... 6 2.4 Significant Spills or Leaks................................................................................................. 8 2.5 Non -Storm Water Discharges......................................................................................... 8 Section 3 1 StormWater Management.. ...... ...... ...................................................................................... 9 3.1 Feasibility...........................................................................................................................9 3.2 Secondary Containment and Procedures..................................................................9 3.3 Summary of Best Management Practices................................................................. 11 Section 4 1 Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)........................................................................ 13 4.1 Potential Pollution Sources........................................................................................... 13 4.2 Spill Containment Equipment....................................................................................1. 13 4.3 Initial Action and Spill Response Procedures............................................................ 14 Section 5 1 Plan Imolementation............................................................................................................. 15 5.1 Preventative Maintenance.......................................................................................... 15 5.2 Good Housekeeping Practices................................................................................... 16 5.3 Employee Training......................................................................................................... 17 5.4 Facility Inspections .......................... Section 6 1 Outfall Monitoring................................................................................................................... 19 6.1 Analytical Monitoring Requirements.......................................................................... 19 6.2 Qualitative Monitoring.................................................................................................. 20 Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page v Version: March 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Page Section 7 1 Recordkeeping and Reporting............................................................................................ 21 7.1 Recordkeeping...................... ...................................................................... ..... .......... _ 21 7.2 Reporting Requirements............................................................................................... 22 AppendixA Figures ............................................. ............................................,...................................... A-1 Appendix B Annual Non -Storm Water Discharge Certification....................................................... B-1 Appendix C Containment Drainage Records.................................................................................. C-1 Appendix D Document of Training Form........................................................................................... D-1 Appendix E Qualitative Monitoring Forms.......................................................................................... E-1 Appendix F Analytical Monitoring Reports.......................................................................................... F-1 Appendix G Facility Inspections... .............................................................. ......... ............... G-1 Appendix H North Carolina Storm Water General Permit................................................................H-1 Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page vi Version: March 2012 FIGURES Page Figure 1 1 General Site Location............................................................................................................. A-2 Figure2 1 Detailed Site Layout................................................................................................................ A-3 TABLES Page Table1 1 Outfall Locations.......................................................................................................................... 5 Table 2 Activity Areas and Outfall Pollutani Potential......................................................................... 7 Table3 Bulk Storage Vessels................................................................................................................... 10 Table 4 Summary of kmplemented BMPs.............................................................................................. 12 Table 5 Analytical Monitoring Requirements....................................................................................... 19 Table 6 SDO Monitoring Schedule......................................................................................................... 20 Table 7 Qualitative Monitoring Requirements..................................................................................... 20 Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen, NC Page vii SWPP Plan Version: March 2012 SECTION 1 I INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Overview This Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) - the "Plan," has been prepared for Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. (Old Castle), with physical location at 107 Reservation Road, Aberdeen, NC 38315. Old Castle operates under Standard lndusirial Classification Code (SIC) 2499 and conducts industrial activities employing the storage and processing of raw materials necessary for the production of mulch products, soils/soil amendments, and bagging of these products. The SWP3 is required for facilities in North Carolina that are covered by General Permit NCG210000 to Discharge Storm Water under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Coverage under this general permit is applicable to all owners or operators of stormwater point source discharges associated with activities classified as establishments primarily engaged in Timber Products [Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 241, The SWP3 identifies potential sources of pollution that may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of stormwater discharges associated with industrial activities- and describes and ensures the implementation of practices that are to be used to reduce the pollutants in stormwater discharges. This SWP3 was developed in accordance with permit requirements, sound engineering practices and employs best management, operational, and response practices (BMPs) designed to minimize the likelihood of stormwater pollution. 1.2 Plan Availability and Submittal The facility is required to keep the Plan with all appropriate records, addenda, and appendices on file at the site. The Plan will be kept in the main office. The facility must make the Plan available for review and the facility available for inspection at reasonable times by authorized personne4 from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) or the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the SWP3 requirements, this Plan does not need to be submitted to the NCDENR. However, the NCDENR may request the Plan for review and may request modifications if the Plan does not meet the requirement of the facility's permit. If modificotions are requested, the facility must submit a schedule for revising the Plan to the NCDENR within 30 days. Old Castle Lawn 8 Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page I Version: March 2012 1.3 Plan Review, Amendments, and Signatures Pursuant to the SWP3 requirements, the facility shall conduct an annual Comprehensive Site Compliance Evaluation (refer to Section 6.0 and Appendix G) and the Plan shall be amended whenever there is a significant change that affects the potential for discharges of pollutants to surface water or if the SWP3 provisions prove to be ineffective in eliminating or significantly minimizing pollutants from sources identified at the facility. In the event that the facility is closed or sold, notification to the NCDENR is required. All applications, reports, or information submitted must be signed and certified by a corporate officer, general partner, or proprietor. Reports or information may be signed by a "duly authorized representative" only if written authorization is submitted to the NCDENR identifying a named individual or an individual occupying a named position. All signed documents shall include the certification included on page i. Old Castle lawn & Garden, InC. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 2 Version: March 2012 SECTION 2 1 FACILITY INFORMATION [NPDES Permit No. NCG210000, Part II, Section A (1)] Facility Name: Old Castle Lawn &, Garden, Inc. I Aberdeen Plant Facility Address: 107 Reservation Road Aberdeen, North Carolina 38315 Telephone: (910) 944-1232 Owner Information: Oldcastle APG 375 Northridge Road, Suite 350 Atlanta, GA 30350 2.1 Facility Description Overview Oid Castle operates the Aberdeen Plant as a mulch/soil amendments processing plant, Figure 1 in Appendix A provides a general location map of the facility in relationship to transportation routes and surface waters. The plant site is approximately 36 acres. Old Castle produces and distributes mulch and soil products as described in more detail below. Old Castle receives virgin trees and pre-processed organic material (i.e., pine bark, woody debris, soils, etc.), to process a variety of mulch products, generate soil from the mulching operation, create a variety of potting soil products, and screen bulk bark for re -sale. Virgin logs are transported to the property via truck. These materials are unloaded from the truck using a diesel powered knuckle boom and stored on the west -central portion of the yard until they are needed. Once processing of these materials is required, they are processed using a log grinder. Pre-processed organic materials arrive in open top trailers from various suppliers. The mulch that is delivered is stored in windrows on the eastern yard until ready for bagging. Old Castle uses a variety of grinders and screens to process mulch products to provide a high quality mulch product and remove any wood byproducts. All ground and screened mulch is piled on the northeast portion of the property for use either in the coloring operation or bagging. Wood byproducts, from screening processes, are stored in piles for natural composting over time in order to generate a portion of the needed soil that is bagged in similar equipment as the wood mulch. No pesticides or fungicides are added to either soil or mulch products prior to bagging. The mulch dying operation utilizes a pre -established formula containing no reportable quantities of toxic chemicals, the main ingredient in the dying operation is Iron Oxide at an extremely dilute concentration (>I%by weight). In the dying process, mulch is loaded into a hopper that further Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plon Aberdeen, NC Page 3 version: March 2012 feeds a self -enclosed paddle mixer where a mixture of water and dye are introduced via a metering pump in order to coat the product. Once the mulch is coated it is then taken via a conveyor to a storage pile so it can dry prior to bagging. Colored or uncolored mulch is transported to the four separate mulch bagging lines via a loader that places the material into a dedicated hopper. The mulch is then conveyed to a bagger inside the building. A bagging machine spout, which is hand operated, is attached to the bottom of the bagging assembly. Wood byproducts from the wood mulching processes are combined with the soil in pre- established piles for proper composting. Typically the soil is piled on the east side of bagging building. Pearllite is mixed into the soil depending on the desired make-up of the soil to be bagged. At proper intervals the soil mixture is then turned over and further blended prior to bagging. Once the mulch and soil products a're ready to be bagged, they are individually transported via loader to the bagging areas and deposited into steel bins that feed their respective bagging equipment. All of the bagging and palletizing operations take place within an industrial warehouse. The bagged material is heat -sealed and hand stocked onto pallets. The pallets, measuring 4 to 8 feet high are stretch wrapped on a turntable wrap machine. The wrapped pallets are then transported outside via forklift for storage in the yard prior to shipping or loaded onto waiting transports for delivery to retail locations. A site map for the facility (drawn to scale) is included as Figure 2. The site map includes the following information (where applicable): • Facility property boundary, • Location of each stormwater outfall, All on -site and adjacent surface waters and wetlands, • Industrial Activities/Areas (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, haul roads, fueling, engine maintenance and repair, vessel maintenance and repair, washing, painting, sanding, blasting, welding, and metal fabrication), • Site Topography, • All drainage features and structures, • Drainage areas for each outfall, • Direction of flow within each drainage area, • Buildings/Structures • Existing BMPs, and Impervious surfaces (percentage of each drainage area). Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 4 version: March 2012 2.2 Site Drainage The facifify drainage is generally controlled by the surface topography and earthened berms. Approximate drainage patterns are indicated on Figure 2 (Appendix A). The total area of this site is approximately 35 acres of which approximately 25 percent is impervious (i.e. pavement, buildings}, For the purposes of this plan, the site can be divided into two major drainage areas. 2.2.1 Drainage Area 1 Drainage area 1 comprises the majority of the production areas and extends the upper part of the facility before it gets divided by the rail road tracks at the west part of the yard. Stormwater flow in this drainage area travels via sheet -flow towards the western part of the yard along the rail road tracks. Stormwater from the northwest section of the yard travels in a southwest direction and stormwater in the southeast portion of the yard travels in a southwest fashion crossing over a culvert pipe underneath the rail road tracks. Drainage area 1 comprises of all the manufacturing areas, maintenance building, coloring area, and fuel and oil storage locations. The majority of the area is unpaved, with poorly compacted soil along the west part of the facility. 'A drainage ditch to the southeast of the coloring area captures storm effluent from the back side of the main bagging building, and takes to a small retention basin prior discharging towards the drainage ditch along the rail lines. All stormwater effluent from this area travels across the rail lines and eventually draining into drainage area two before it makes it into the retention basin at the southwest corner of the yard and discharging via Outfall 001. 2.2.2 Drainaae Area 2 Drainage area 2 consist of a small parcel of land located southwest of the rail road tracks. This area is primarily undeveloped flat land with sparse vegetation that serves as the finished product storage are for the facility. Stormwater from this general area travels to the southwest corner of the yard to a retention basin designed to handle the stormwater for both drainage areas. Stormwater then discharges the site via Outfall 001. The stormwater outfolls are indicated on Figure 2 and are listed within Table 1 below. TABLE 1 I OUTFALL LOCATIONS . Outtall Latitude 1`�'Longitude :Receiving, Water Body 001 35', 5', 12.72" N 79', 22', 0.88" w Unnamed tributary to Quewhiffle Creek Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 5 Version: March 2012 2.3 Significant Materials and Activities This faciiity is divided into several activity areas that manage, store, or process different materials or provide differert support operations. These areas can be seen referenced on Figure 2. Generally, the potential for stormwater contamination can be categorized into potential spills of bulk stored materials (i.e., petroleum products, dye pigment, and mulch/soil materials), general soil erosion and spills/leaks from heavy equipment. These areas, the materials and equipment involved, and the drainage characteristics are described in Table 2 (management practices will be revised as required). The major items that could potentially impact stormwater include the following: Raw materiai piles (mulch, soils, and woody waste) • Bulk liquid storage (petroleum products and dye pigments) • Heavy equipment (trucks, loaders, and grinding/screening equipment) Processing Equipment (bagging and dying) Vehicle service areas including fueling, maintenance and/or loading areas • General erosion on bare surfaces Old Castle Lawn &. Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 6 Version: March 2012 TABLE 2 1 ACTIVITY AREAS AND OUTFALL POLLUTANT POTENTIAL Activity Area Material/Ec{uipmenfi•, Management Practices Pollulant(s) Drainage/ Impact Oufitall(s) • Piles of mulch and soil products. 0 Appropriate pile Raw Material management. Oil and Grease Storage Area Heavy equipment (Front end loaders, knuckle . Maintain all equipment Drainage Area 1 / booms, trucks, grinders, and screens) and repair any leaks. Sediment Outfall 001 {"The Yard") 9 Stabilize any observed General erosion of bare soils erosion areas • Piles of mulch and soil products. 0 Appropriate pile management. • Dye containers . Maintain all equipment Packaging and gagging Process and repair any leaks. . Stabilize any observed Oil and Grease Drainage Area 1 / Dyeing Area erosion areas. Sediment Outfall 001 • Heavy Equipment (Front end loaders) 0 Proper storage and handling practices of General erosion of bare soils bulk dye containers. • 55-gallon drums 0 Spill pallets to be provided for the drums • Bulk above ground storage tanks that are located in this Maintenance Shop 0Heavy equipment (Front end loaders, knuckle area. 0 Secondary Oil and Grease Drainage Area 1 / Outfa11001 booms, trucks, grinders, and screens) containment for hulk storage. • Maintain all equipment and repair any leaks. • Piles of mulch and soil products. 0 Appropriate pile management. • Bagged product 0 Proper stacking to Overflow Storage General erosion of bare soils prevent bagged product from being Oil and Grease Drainage Area 2 / Area breached due to turn Sediment Outfoll 001 • Heavy equipment (Front end loaders and trucks) over. • Stabilize any observed erosion areas. Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 7 Version: March 2012 2.4 Significant Spills or Leaks The facility has had no reportable spill or leak events which discharged outside of the containment structures during the 3 years prior to the date of the most recent review update. A significant spill includes, but is not limited to releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities (RQ) under section 311of the Clean Water Act (40 CFR110.10 and CFR 117.21) or section 102 of CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4). The RQ for an oil spill that does not end up in waters of the state is a spill greater than 25 gallons of petroleum products in one 24-hr period. If the spill is into waters of the state then the criteria will be based on the appearance of a sheen in the surface of the body of water. This section and shall be maintained and updated during the term of the permit. All spill records can be found within the Appendix of the most recent Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan for this plant. 2.5 Non -Storm Water Discharges The facility has been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges. There are no floor drain connections to subsurface stormwater drainage. There is no discharge of vehicle/equipment washing waters to the stormwater system. The facility has no discharges of wastewaters that are generated from plant production activities. No testing for the presence of non-stormwater discharges was required. The facility does not have any other process wastewater discharges authorized under an existing NPDES permit. The certification for the non-stormwater discharge evaluation is included in Appendix B. Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 8 Version: March 2012 SECTION 3 1 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT [NPDES Permit No. NCG210000, Part II, Section A(2)] 3.1 Feasibility Wherever practical, the facility shall prevent or minimize exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and fuel loading to stormwater. Due to the nature of the facility operations, it is neither economically feasible nor operationally practical to cover or contain all operations. In such cases, efforts will be made to limit run-on and run-off in areas where materials are exposed to stormwater. The feasibility and constraints of various measures are discussed in the following two Sections. 3.2 Secondary Containment and Procedures 3.2.1 Secondary Containment Bulk storage of fuel, at this facility, is provided with secondary containment. The oil pollution prevention regulations require containment for the largest single tank within the containment area and sufficient freeboard for precipitation (if exposed) [40 CFR 112.8 (c) (2)]. Although the regulations do not set a standard for the "sufficient" freeboard, the =PA recommends sufficient freeboard for a 25-year storm event ("response to comments" 67 FIR 47101). For this site's region, a 25-year storm event is approximately 6 inches. For a more detailed discussion of the secondary containment and its sufficiency refer to the facility's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan. Manually operated drainage valves are used to drain accumulated water from the containment areas. Table 3 provides a summary of the bulk storage vessels located at this facility. 3.2.2 Secondary Contoin_mgnt Drainage Procedures After rainfalls, containment areas shall be inspected for rainwater. If and when rainwater is standing in the containment areas, the procedure for secondary containment drainage is as follows: • Appropriately trained plant personnel shall visually observe standing water for evidence of oil, sheens, color, or foam and determine if water may be drained. • If no evidence of contamination is observed, the drainage valve may be unlocked and the water may be drained. • If evidence of contamination is observed, inspect the tanks, containers, and/or Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 9 Version: March 2012 equipment for leaks. Estimate the quantity of water to be discharged. Obtain a water sample if necessary. Arrange for proper disposal of the water. • Close and lock drainage valve after drainage is completed. • Document draining and subsequent inspection, and maintain documentation in Appendix E. TABLE 3 1 BALK STORAGE VESSELS Area Description of Storage Contents Containment Vessel . 1,050-gallon AST Off road diesel Secondary containment with concrete dike and 525-gallon AST Used Oil pad Maintenance Shop 330-gallon AST Lubricant Double walled tanks 330-gallon AST Lubricant Storage Yard 150-gallon AST Off road diesel Metal fabricated secondary containment. Truck Dump 475-galion AST Hydraulic Fluid Double walled tank Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 10 Version; March 2012 3.3 Summary of Best Management Practices Best Management Practices (BMPs) ore measures designed to prevent or mitigate contaminants entering surface water, air, land, and groundwater. Mosi BMPs involve good management and common sense, while others require activity -specific controls or practices. BMPs can be categorized as structural (i.e., consisting of constructed facilities, such as detention basins, sewer systems, etc.) or nonstructural (i.e., consisting of practices, procedures, regulations, etc.). Whenever possible, nonstructural BMPs are implemented first, with structural BMPs implemented when nonstructural measures fail to achieve the desired results. The facility operator shall review the Best Management Practices (BMPs) annually for applicability and feasibility. BMPs that are applicable and feasible for the facility shall be selected and scheduled for implementation. BMPs not selected shall be documented as to why it was either not applicable or feasible. Table 4 provides a list of currently implemented structural BMPs at this facility. As the site is modified, this list of BMPs should be updated. Structural BMP's included in this site include: • A retention basin to slow down discharges of water and settle solids. • Construction of Secondary containment areas for fuel/oil storage areas Examples of basic nonstructural BMPs included in this SWP3 include: • Good housekeeping • Preventive maintenance • Spill prevention and response • Sediment and erosion control Management of runoff • Employee training, and • Proper recordkeeping Old Cosile Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page I 1 version: March 2012 TABLE 4 1 SUMMARY OF IMPLEMENTED BMPS Best Management Piactice Im lementdd ' potential Pollutant' = Location •. Rationale for Implementation, ; Retention Pond Sediment /Oil and Grease Southwest corner of the property [Drainage Area 2) Control of TSS and secondary retention of any major spill activities. Secondary Containment Oil and Grease Maintenance Shop Control of Oil and Grease, prevent petroleum release. Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 12 Version: March 2012 SECTION 4 1 SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN (SPRP) [NPDES Permit No. NCG210000, Part 11, Section A(3)l Spills or releases, regardless of quantity or location, excluding minor spills within containment areas, will be immediately reported to the EHS Director. The EHS Director is responsible for documentation procedures and for reporting to regulatory agencies. The response to spills and the degree of documentation and reporting is dependent on the magnitude of the spill and the potential impact on the environment. Fully contained spills that do not threaten the environment may not require official reporting or emergency response by the Fire Department. Alf discharges shall be cleaned up immediately. The resources utilized to clean up such spills, safely and effectively, are at the discretion of the EHS Director. 4.1 Potential Pollution Sources The areas of potential pollution sources are indicated on Figure 2. Table 2 provides a summary of these activity areas, potential pollutant sources within these areas, and potential directional flow should a spill occur at this facility. The facility's SPCC plan provides a detailed response plan that should be used and referenced in the event of a spill. 4.2 Spill Containment Equipment The facility shall maintain adequate supplies for providing cleanup of minor spills and initial containment of releases. Spill response materials are stored at the designated areas. The storage area shall be identified with a sign. At a minimum, spill containmenticontrok equipment shall include: • Granulated absorbent materials • Booms and absorbent pads One 55-gallon open -headed drum for used absorbents • Spill mats Appendix D provides a listing of personnel trained to perform spill prevention activities and who are responsible for providing initial response actions. Old Casile Lawn &. Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 13 Version: March 2012 4.3 Initial Action and Spill Response Procedures In the event that a spill should occur at this facility, the following procedures should be followed: • Immediately notify the appropriate area supervisor, who will determine if the spill or release can be handled safely by facility personnel. • Only respond to spills or releases that are small enough to handle safely, and only respond to substances with which you work or have familiarity. (While the NCDENR does not have a definition of a small spill, generally, a small spiN is one less than 25 gallons that does not enter state waters and is cleaned up.) • Stop the source of the spill or release, if possible. The primary concerns are to minimize the impacted area and to prevent oil from entering the environment. If the spill or - release is within a spilt containment structure, the structure drain outlet shall be checked to ensure that it is closed. • If stationary equipment is leaking use drip pans to buckets to catch the leak. Monitor the pan or bucket for leaks and overfilling. • Initiate necessary spill containment using available spill control equipment. Any storm drains that are threatened shall be covered with spill mats and surrounded by absorbent booms. • The EHS Director will initiate notification procedures with regulatory agencies and call an Emergency Response Contractor (ERC), if warranted. • If the spill cannot be handled safely or contained, if storm sewers are threatened, if there are injuries or the potential for injuries, if there is fire or the potential for fires, call the Fire Department (Dial 91 1) immediately. Evacuate the site immediately. Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 14 Version: March 2012 SECTION 5 1 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION [NPDES Permit No, NCG210000, Part II, Section A[4), A(5), A(8), and A(9)] In order for the permittee to fully implement this plan, all monitoring, measurements, inspections, maintenance activities, and training of employees must be documented. These records must remain on -site for a period of five years and made available to DENR upon request. This section will cover these required activities that must be documented for plan implementation. 5.1 Preventative Maintenance 5.1.1 Eauipment The facility will conduct inspections and maintenance on critical equipment. The facility shall maintain maintenance records at the facility. Equipment inspections shall include reservoirs, hoses, piping, valves, cylinder seals and gaskets, and other parts or systems that could release pollutants if they breakdown or fail. Inspections should look for leaks, corrosion, excessive smoke, or other deterioration. Maintenance shall include timely adjustment, repair or replacement of equipment, parts, and systems. The bag house filters shall be inspected on a regular schedule and replaced when necessary. Defective equipment found during inspections shall be promptly repaired. The facility should maintain spare parts anticipated for routine replacement. 5. 1.2 Material HandGna Areas To the degree practical, material handling areas will be maintained in a neat and orderly manner. Areas will be periodically cleaned of dusts and residues where such materials have the potential to enter stormwater runoff. To the extent feasible and practical, materials with oils or other residues will be maintained within containment bins or under cover. 5.1.3 Stormwoter Control Devices Stormwater control devices will be inspected in accordance with Section 5.4. Specific preventive maintenance on stormwater control devices includes the following: • The stormwater drainage ditch shall be cleaned of sediment, trash, and large vegetation as needed. Vegetation That does not inhibit flow but filters stormwater will be maintained. Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 15 version: March 2012 5.2 Good Housekeeping Practices The facility employs good housekeeping practices to minimize contact of materials with stormwater discharges. Specific good housekeeping practices are as follows: • Each worker is directly responsible for good housekeeping practices in the area which they are working or for the procedures they are conducting. Any improperly operating or leaking equipment shall be reported to the appropriate supervisor, who will be responsible for having the equipment repaired or replaced. • Any outside spills of materials (liquid or solid); regardless of the size of the spill shall be cleaned up immediately. No outside spills or dust accumulation shall be washed into the stormwater system. Interior spills shall not be swept to the outside. The appropriate supervisor shall ensure that personnel understand spill cleanup procedures. • Care shall be taken in unloading delivered materials and moving materials at the facility. Materials shall be immediately moved to the proper storage area. Material handling equipment shall be operated only by qualified personnel. • Care shall be taken in filling ASTs or other containers to minimize spills, overfills, and drips. Any spills or stained soils shall be cleaned up immediately, • No vehicle or equipment washing shall be conducted at the facility unless rinse water discharges to the sanitary sewer. • No discharge from the mulch dyeing operation shall be allowed. Absorbent materials used in this area shall be cleaned up and contained for proper disposal. • Receptacles used for putrescible solid or liquid waste shall be so constructed that it is covered and does not leak and it shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. These wastes shall be managed to reduce the potential for discharges of stormwater that have come into contact with garbage or waste. All seeping, solid or liquid waste, refuse, and garbage shall be removed on a regular and periodic basis so as to avoid creating a nuisance or menace. Old Cosile Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 16 Version: March 2012 5.3 Employee Training All facility personnel shall be trained on the goals, components, and procedures in the SWP3. New personnel shall be trained upon their hiring (within one week) at the facility. Facility personnel shall receive annual refresher training. Additional training will be provided as necessary for operational modifications, malfunctioning equipment, and recent spills. Instruction and training shall be the responsibility of the EHS Director. Documentation of each training or briefing session shall be continually maintained within this Plan, in Appendix D, for a period of five years, Personnel shall be instructed as to: • Sources of pollutants. • The responsibility of each person to prevent spills and discharges. • Good housekeeping procedures. • Specific material management practices and precautions for each area of operation. • Proper collection, storage, and disposal of residual fluids. • Proper handling and storage of oils and fluids. 4P No outside washing of equipment/vehicles. • Avoid topping off fuel tanks and proper handling and storage of oils and fluids. • Reporting of all spills to the ENS Director. Initiai response to spills and the location and use of spill control and containment equipment. Contractors and temporary personnel shall also be informed of facility operation and design features in order to prevent discharges or spills from occurring. 5.4 Facility Inspections Inspections of the facility including storage areas, processing areas, stormwoter conveyances and stormwater controls shall be performed on a semi-annual basis, once in the first half of the year (January to June) and once in the second half of the year (July to December). The inspections and reports are the responsibility of the EHS Director. Inspection Forms are included in Appendix G. Corrective Action Orders or maintenance activities shall be noted on the inspection forms and shall be tracked to ensure that they are completed in a timely manner. Inspection activities and Corrective Action Orders shall be documented and appended to this Plan and shall be maintained as part of the Plan for five years. These inspections are different Old Casile Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 17 Version: March 2012 from, and in addition to, the stormwater discharge monitoring reports required as part of the stormwater sampling events. Semi -Annual inspections shall include the following, A visual appraisal of each outside storage and motericl handling area. Specific observations shall include proper storage of materials, evidence of debris and/or residues and pollutants entering stormwater run-off (stains, residues, etc.). • A visual appraisal of the area for application of mulch dyes. Specific observations shall include improper discharges of dyes, ASTs and other containers observing for leaks, corrosion, and stains, indicative of spills or improper filling. • A visual appraisal of any containment structures, observing for settlement, cracks, corrosion, ceterioration at joints, stains indicative of spills or other signs that water and/or product is seeping through the structures. • An inspection and inventory of emergency spill supplies for proper storage and quantities. Deficient supplies shall be restocked or replaced as necessary. Any leaks or other condition that may result in a significant release shall be immediately corrected. Any leak, contaminated soil, debris, or other material shall be promptly removed and disposed. Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWP3 Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 18 Version: March 2012 SECTION 6 1 OUTFALL MONITORING [NPDES Permit No. NCG210000, Part II, Section B] The facility is required to conduct Semi -Annual Analytical Monitoring and Semi -Annual Qualitative Monitoring of stormwater discharges throughout the period of the NPDES permit. The facility does not have a vehicle/equipment maintenance area, and is therefore not subject to additional analytical monitoring requirements. 6.1 Analytical Monitoring Requirements Analytical Monitoring shall be conducted semi-annually, unless permitted benchmarks are exceeded, for the discharge characteristics noted in Table 5. For Analytical Monitoring, sampling shall be conducted by obtaining a grab sample at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) during a representative storm event. A representative storm event is defined as a storm event that is greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall that is preceded by least 72 hours with no storm event that measured greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall. A single storm event may have no precipitation for up to 10 hours. For example if it rains but does not produce any stormwater discharge, a sample may be collected if the rain event continues within 10 hours and produces a stormwater discharge for this site. The samples shall also be collected during the period of "first flush" or within 30 minutes of when stormwater begins to discharge from the site. This discharge may occur after the rain event ends and stormwater migrates to the appropriate BMPs for treatment and discharge. TABLE 5 1 ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS DiscFiarge, . 'Measurement Sample. Sample Permitter! Characteristics Fregyency"' ' Type ,. Location ' -'Benchmark pH Semi -Annually Grab SDO Within rangeof 6.0 - 9.0 Total Suspended Solids (TSS} Semi -Annually Grab SDO 100 mg/I Chemical Oxygen Demand Semi -Annually Grab SDO 120 mg/I Oil and Grease (IF on -site maintenance exceeds Semi -Annually Grab SDO 30 mg/1 55 gallons of used oil a month Total Rainfall Semi -Annually Rain Gauge On facility property > 0.1 in {exceeding permitted benchmarks alters monitoring frequency; refer to NPDES Permit found in Appendix N Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, INC Page 19 version: March 2012 In addition, the sampling shall be collected in accordance with the sampling schedule as outlined in Table 6. A minimum of 60 days must separate Period 1 and Period 2 sampling dates. TABLE 6 1 SDO MONITORING SCHEDULE Monitoring Period ..Start Date End Date Period 1 August 1 December 31 Period 2 January 1 June 30 6.2 Qualitative Monitoring Semi -Annual Qualitative Monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwoter outfall regardless of representative outfall status. This qualitative monitoring of SDOs must also be conducted during a representative storm event. Table 7 provides a list of discharge characteristics that will be monitored for each outfall. Any indicators discovered that current BMPs ore ineffective or in need of repair should be investigated further and addressed as appropriate. The same monitoring schedule should be followed as outlined in Table 7. TABLE 7 1 QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Discharge Characteristics Frequency Monitoring, Location Color Semi -Annual SDO Odor Semi -Annual SDO Clarity Semi -Annual SDO Floating Solids Semi -Annual SDO Suspended Solids Semi -Annual SDO Foam Semi -Annual SDO Oil Sheen Semi -Annual SDO Erosion or deposition at the outfall Semi -Annual SDO Other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution Semi -Annual SDO Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 20 Version: March 2012 SECTION 7 1 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING [NPDES Permit No, NCG210000, Part III, Sections D and El 7.1 Recordkeeping Facility records shall be attached to the Plan (or kept on -site with this plan) and maintained for a minimum of five years. Records pertaining to the following shall be included: • Inspections • Corrective actions • Spifl events or other discharges • Stormwater discharges - quality and quantity • Training • Discharge of water from containment structures All records should include the following minimum information (as applicable): • The date, exact place and time of sampling, measurements, inspections or maintenance activity; • The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspections or maintenance activity; • The date(s) analyses were performed; • The individual(s) who performed the analyses; • The analytical techniques or methods used; and • The results of such analyses. Qualitative and Analytical monitoring records shall be maintained as an addendum to this plan and kept on -site. All monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records, and copies of all reports required by NPDES General Permit 210000 shall also be maintained on - site with this plan, All records shalt be maintained for a period of 5 years from the date of sample, measurement, or report. old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 21 Version: March 2012 7.2 Reporting Requirements All analytical monitoring reports must be submitted to DWQ no later than 30 days from the dote the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory. When no discharge has occurred from the facility during the required reporting period, the permittee is required to submit a dischorge monitoring report (DMR) to DWQ within 30 days from the end of the semi-annual sampling period. This report should include all the required information and indicate "NO FLOW". Two signed copies of the DMRs must be submitted to DWQ Central Files as per the current permit. All qualitative (visual) monitoring records are to be kept on -site for inspection by DWQ but are not required to be submitted. All reports submitted must include the signed certification statement as follows: "I certify, under penalty of law. that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance wilh a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are signi scant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. " Other reports required to be submitted to DWQ are outlined in the current NPDES permit and include the following: Non -Storm Water Discharges Planned Changes • Anticipated Noncompliance • Bypass • Twenty-four dour Reporting • Spills • Other Noncompliance • Other Information For more information on these reporting requirements refer to NPDES General Permit 210000, Part III, Section E(4) to E(10). Old Castle Lawn & Garden. Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page 22 Version: March 2012 •' r • L R, .r +"�.rJ c- a a i s, ., k ,�5. � } '" � ri &!7_ 1 t- + F _�s•. ." 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I Aberdeen, North Carolina The following evaluation is provided as demonstration that the facility does not have unpermitted non-stormwater discharges: • There are no floor drains inside the facility buildings that are connected to the stormwater system. • Residual fluids are collected and properly disposed. • The facility has no equipment/truck cleaning operations or other vehicle discharges, that discharge to the stormwater system. • All sanitary discharges are to an on -site septic system or municipal sewer system. This evaluation is based on the personal knowledge of facility personnel. No other evaluative approaches were utilized or deemed necessary. I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Matthew Wilson / Plant Manager Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen, NC Date SWPP Plan version! March 2012 ()Oldcastlee RELEASE OF STORM WATER FROM CONTAINMENT AREA Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. I Aberdeen, North Carolina Date Depth of Water Inches -0. 11 or Fuel-Sheen.Present - '-. Yes/No Time Open Time Closed Reason Plant Personnel Si nature_ Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC version: March 2012 Employee Training Form Old Castle lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen, North Carolina Description of Training Employee,Name Date = Signature Old Castle Lawn & Garden. Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC version: March 2012 [insert Completed Qualitative Monitoring Forms] Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page E-2 Version: March 2012 [INSERT COMPLETED ANALTICAL MONITORING REPORTS — DMRs and Supporting Documents] Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page F-2 Version: March 2012 LjOldcastleo Annual Stormwater Facility Inspection Oki Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen, North Carolina Front Office/Scale House Area Is there any potential for a non-stormwater discharge? Yes No Comments Is there an evidence of a non-stormwater discharge? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of improper storage of trash, chemicals, product, or other materials? Yes No Comments Are there any areas that are exhibiting erosion or excessive sediment buildup? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of any spills or leaks? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of decay or disreopir to any containment structures? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of any contamination or sediment buildup in any stormwater conveyance system (i.e., catch basin, ditch, pond, etc.)? Yes No Comments Is corrective action requi►ed? Yes No If Yes, describe required action and date completed Version: March 2012 Page I of 5 Annuak Stormwater Facility Inspection Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen, North Carolina Baqqinq and Dying Operations Buildinq Area Is there any potential for a non-stormwater discharge? YenComments Is there an evidence of a non-stormwater discharge? Yes Nt mments Is there any evidence of improper storage of trash, chemicals, product, or other materials? Yes No Comments Are there any areas that are exhibiting erosion or excessive sediment buildup? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of any spills or leaks? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of decay or disreapir to any containment structures? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of any contamination or sediment buildup in any sto►mwater conveyance system (i.e., catch basin, ditch, pond, etc.)? Yes No Comments Is corrective action required? Yes No If Yes, describe required action and date completed Version: March 2012 Page 2 of 5 Annual Stormwater Facility inspection Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen, North Carolina Maintenance Shop Area Is there any potential for a non-stormwater discharge? Yes No Comments Is there an evidence of a non-stormwater discharge? Yes No Comments Is there an evidence of improper storage of trash, chemicals, product, or other materials? YetComments Are there any areas that are exhibiting erosion or excessive sediment buildup? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of any spills or teaks? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of decay or disreapir to any containment structures? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence -of any contamination or sediment buildup in any stormwater conveyance system (Ii.e., catch basin, ditch, pond, etc.)? Yes No Comments Is corrective action required? Yes No If Yes, describe required action and date completed Version: March 2012 Page 3 of 5 Annual Stormwater Facility Inspection Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen, North Carolina S#oracge Yard Area is there any potential for a non-stormwater discharge? Yes No Comments Is there an evidence of a non-stormwater discharge? Yes No Comments Is there an evidence of improper storage of trash, chemicals, product, or other materials? Yes No Comments Are there any areas that are exhibiting erosion or excessive sediment buildup? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of any spills or leaks? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of decay or disreapir to any containment structures? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of any contamination or sediment buildup in any stormwater conveyance system (i.e., catch basin, ditch, pond, etc.)? Yes No Comments Is corrective action required? Yes No If Yes, describe required action and date completed Version; March 2012 Page 4 of 5 Annual Stormwater Facility Inspection Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc. Aberdeen, North Carolina Overflow Storaae Yard Areas Is there any potential for a non-stormwater discharge? Yes No Comments Is there an evidence of a non-stormwater discharge? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of im ro er storage of trash, chemicals, product, or other materials? YetComments Are there any areas that are exhibiting erosion or excessive sediment buildup? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of any spills or leaks? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of decay or disreapir to any containment structures? Yes No Comments Is there any evidence of any contamination or sediment buildup in any stormwater conveyance system (i.e., catch basin, ditch, pond, etc.)? Yes No Comments Is corrective action required? Yes No If Yes, describe required action and date completed version: March 2012 Page 5 of 5 APPENDIX H I NORTH CAROLINA STORM WATER GENERAL PERMIT Old Castle Lawn & Garden, Inc, SWPP Plan Aberdeen, NC Page H-1 Version: March 2012 Permit No. NCG210000 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000 TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1., other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina or separate storm sewer systems conveying stormwater to surface waters in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Coverage under this general permit is applicable to all owners or operators of stormwater point source discharges associated with activities classified as establishments primarily engaged in Timber Products [standard industrial classification (SIC) 24]; and like activities deemed by DWQ to be similar in the process and/or the exposure of raw materials, products, by-products, or waste materials, including Wood Chip Mills. The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit: Wood Kitchen Cabinets [SIC 2434], Wood Preserving [SIC 2491]. The General Permit shall become effective on April 1, 2011. The General Permit shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2013. Signed this day March 25, 2011. Original signed by Matt Matthews, for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No. NCG210000 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I INTRODUCTION Section A: General Permit Coverage Section B: Permitted Activities PART 11 MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES Section A: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Section B: Analytical Monitoring Requirements Section C: Qualitative Monitoring Requirements Section D: On -Site Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Requirements PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS Section A: Compliance and Liability I. Compliance Schedule 2. Duty to Comply 3. Duty to Mitigate 4. Civil and Criminal Liability 5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability 6. Property Rights 7. Severability $. Duty to Provide Information 9. Penalties for Tampering 10. Penalties for Falsification of Reports Section B: General Conditions I . General Permit Expiration 2. Transfers 3. When an Individual Permit May be Required 4. When an Individual Permit May be Requested 5. Signatory Requirements 6. General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination Permit No. NCG210000 7. Certificate of Coverage Actions Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls l . Proper Operation and Maintenance 2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense 3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities Section D: Monitoring and Records I. Representative Sampling 2. Recording Results 3. Flow Measurements 4. Test Procedures 5.. Representative Outfall 6. Records Retention 7. Inspection and Entry Section F: Reporting Requirements 1. Discharge Monitoring Reports 2. Submitting Reports 3. Availability of Reports 4. Non-Stormwater Discharges 5. Planned Changes 6. Anticipated Noncompliance 7. Bypass 8. Twenty-four Hour Reporting 9. Other Noncompliance 10, Other Information PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS PART VI DEFINITIONS In Permit No. NCG210000 PART I INTRODUCTION SECTION A. GENERAL PERMIT COVERAGE All persons desiring to be covered by this General Permit must register with the Division of Water Quality by the filing of a Notice of Intent (NO[) and applicable fees. The NOI shall be submitted and a certificate of coverage issued prior to any discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity that has a point source discharge to the surface waters of the state. Any owner or operator not wishing to be covered or limited by this General Permit may make application for an individual NPDES permit in accordance with NPDES procedures in 15A NCAC 2H .0100, stating the reasons supporting the request. Any application for an individual permit should be made at least 180 days prior to commencement of discharge. This General Permit does not cover activities or discharges covered by an individual NPDES permit until the individual permit has expired or has been revoked. Any person conducting an activity covered by an individual permit but which could be covered by this General Permit may request that the individual permit be revoked and coverage under this General Permit be provided. If industrial materials and activities are not exposed to precipitation or runoff as described in 40 CFR § 122.26(g), the facility may qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES stormwater discharge permit requirements. Any owner or operator wishing to obtain a No Exposure Certification must submit a No Exposure Certification NOI form to the Division, must receive approval by the Division, must maintain no exposure conditions unless authorized to discharge under a valid NPDES stormwater permit, and must reapply for the No Exposure Exclusion once every five (5) years. Facilities submitting NOIs for coverage under this permit, and facilities submitting renewal forms for continued coverage under this permit, prior to establishment or approval of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for pollutant(s) for stormwater discharges (i.e. wet weather flows), may be covered under this permit during its term. For such facilities, continued coverage under the reissuance of this permit is subject to the facility demonstrating that it does not have a reasonable potential to violate applicable water quality standards for such pollutants due to the stormwater discharge(s). For facilities that do have a reasonable potential for violation of applicable water quality standards due to the stormwater discharge(s), the facility shall apply for an individual permit 180 days prior to the expiration of this general permit. Once the individual permit is issued and becomes effective the facility will no longer have coverage under the general permit. Impaired waters scheduled for TMDL development are on North Carolina's 303(d) List and can be found here: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/General_303d.htm#Downloads. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be found here: http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/tmdl/General_TMDLs.htm. During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity. Such discharges shall be controlled, limited, and monitored as specified in this permit. Part I Page 1 of 2 Permit No. NCG210000 SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES Until this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina or separate storm sewer system which has been adequately treated and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this General Permit. All discharges shall be in -accordance with the conditions of this permit. Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval. The stormwater discharges allowed by this General Permit shall not cause or contribute to violations of Water Quality Standards. This General Permit does not allow discharges determined by the Division of Water Quality to be wastewaters. This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. Part I Page 2 of 2 Permit No. NCG210000 PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES SECTION A: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN The Permittee shall develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, herein after referred to as the Plan. This Plan shall be considered public information in accordance with Part III, Standard Conditions, Section E, Paragraph 3 of this general permit. The Plan shall include, at a minimum, the following items: 1. Site Plan. The site plan shall provide a description of the physical facility and the potential pollutant sources which may be expected to contribute to contamination of stormwater discharges. The site plan shall contain the following: (a) A general location map (USGS quadrangle map or appropriately drafted equivalent map), showing the facility's location in relation to transportation routes and surface waters, the name of the receiving water(s) to which the stormwater outfall(s) discharges, or if the discharge is to a municipal separate storm sewer system, the name of the municipality and the ultimate receiving waters, and accurate latitude and longitude of the point(s) of discharge. The general location map (or alternatively the site map) shall identify whether each receiving water is impaired (on the state's 303(d) list of impaired waters) or is located in a watershed for which a TMDL has been established, and what the parameter(s) of concern are. North Carolina's 303(d) List can be found here: http,//h2o.erkr.state.nc.us/tmdl/General_303d.htm#Downloads North Carolina TMDL documents can be found here: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/TMDL_list.htm#Final_TMDLs. (b) A narrative description of storage practices, loading and unloading activities, outdoor process areas, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and waste disposal practices. A narrative description of the potential pollutants which could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge from each outfall. (c) A site map drawn to scale (including a distance legend) showing: the site property boundary, the stormwater discharge outfalls, all on -site and adjacent surface waters and wetlands, industrial activity areas (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, and haul roads), site topography, all drainage features and structures, drainage areas for each outfall, direction of flow in each drainage area, industrial activities occurring in each drainage area, buildings, existing BMPs, and impervious surfaces. The site map must indicate the percentage of each drainage area that is impervious. (d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred at the facility during the three (3) previous years and any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill impacts. Part .11 Page 1 of 10 Permit No. NCG210000 (e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges. The certification statement will be signed in accordance with the requirements found in Part III, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 5. The permittee shall re -certify annually that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges. 2. Stormwater Management Plan. The stormwater management plan shall contain a narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or minimize the exposure of significant materials to stormwater, including structural and nonstructural measures. The stormwater management plan, at a minimum, shall incorporate the following: (a) Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing the methods of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure of materials and processes to stormwater. Wherever practical, the permittee shall prevent exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and manufacturing or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is not practical, the stormwater management plan shall document the feasibility of diverting the stormwater runoff away from areas of potential contamination. (b) Secondary Containment Requirements and Records. Secondary containment is required for: bulk storage of liquid materials; storage in any amount of Section 313 of Title Ili of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority chemicals; and storage in any amount of hazardous substances, in order to prevent leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff. A table or summary of all such tanks and stored materials and their associated secondary containment areas shall be maintained. if the secondary containment devices are connected directly to stormwater conveyance systems, the connection shall be controlled by manually activated valves or other similar devices (which shall be secured closed with a locking mechanism), and any stormwater that accumulates in the containment area shall be at a minimum visually observed for color, foam, outfall staining, visible sheens and dry weather flow, prior to release of the accumulated stormwater. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to be uncontaminated by the material stored within the containment area. Records documenting the individual making the observation, the description of the accumulated stormwater, and the date and time of the release shall be kept for a period of five years. (c) BMP Summary. A listing of site structural and non-structural Best Management Practices (BMP) shall be provided. The installation and implementation of BMPs shall be based on the assessment of the potential for sources to contribute significant quantities of pollutants to stormwater discharges and data collected through monitoring of stormwater discharges. The BMP Summary shall include a written record of the specific rationale for installation and implementation of the selected site BMPs. The BMP Summary shall be reviewed and updated annually. Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP) shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials inventory of the facility. Facility personnel (or the team) responsible for implementing the Part 11 Page 2. of 10 Permit No. NCG210000 SPRP shall be identified in a written list incorporated into the SPRP and signed and dated by each individual acknowledging their responsibilities for the plan. A responsible person shall be on -site at all times during facility operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through spills or exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP must be site stormwater specific. Therefore, an oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure plan (SPCC) may be a component of the SPRP, but 'may not be sufficient to completely address the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common elements of the SPCC with the SPRP may be incorporated by reference into the SPRP. 4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative maintenance and good housekeeping program shall be developed. The program shall list all stormwater control systems, stormwater discharge outfalls, all on -site and adjacent surface waters and wetlands, industrial activity areas (including material storage areas, material handling areas, disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, and haul roads), all drainage features and structures, and existing structural BMPs. The program shall establish schedules of inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping activities of stormwater control systems, as well as facility equipment, facility areas, and facility systems that present a potential for stormwater exposure or stormwater pollution. Inspection of material handling areas and regular cleaning schedules of these areas shall be incorporated into the program. Timely compliance with the established schedules for inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping shall be recorded in writing and maintained in the SPPP. 5. Employee Training. Training programs shall be developed and training provided at a minimum on an annual basis for facility personnel with responsibilities for: spill response and cleanup, preventative maintenance activities, and for any of the facility's operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. Facility personnel (or team) responsible for implementing the training shall be identified, and their annual training shall be documented by the signature of each employee trained. 6. Responsible Party. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall identify a specific position(s) responsible for the overall coordination, development, implementation, and revision to the Plan. Responsibilities for all components of the Plan shall be documented and position assignments provided. Plan Amendment. The permittee shall amend the Plan whenever there is a change in design, construction, operation, or maintenance which has a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. All aspects of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The annual update shall include an updated list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants for the previous three years, or the notation that no spills have occurred. The annual update shall include re -certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges. Each annual update shall include a re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the BMPs listed in the BMP Summary of the Stormwater Management Plan. The Director may notify the permittee when the Plan does not meet one or more of the minimum requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall Part II Page 3 of 10 Permit No. NCG210000 submit a time schedule to the Director for modifying the Plan to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with Part 111, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 5) to the Director that the changes have been made. 8. Facility Inspections. Inspections of the facility and all stormwater systems shall occur as part of the Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program at a minimum on a semi-annual schedule, once during the first half of the year (January to June), and once during the second half (July to December), with at least 60 days separating inspection dates (unless performed more frequently than semi-annually). These facility inspections are different from, and in addition to, the stormwater discharge characteristic monitoring required in Part 11 of this permit. 9. Implementation. The permittee shall implement the Plan. Implementation of the Plan shall include documentation of all monitoring, measurements, inspections, maintenance activities, and training provided to employees, including the log of the sampling data and of actions taken to implement BMPs associated with the industrial activities, including vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall be kept on -site for a period of five years and made available to the Director or the Director's authorized representative immediately upon request. SECTION B: ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Analytical monitoring of stormwater discharges shall be performed as specified in Table 1. A facility that does not retain exposed (either exposed to incident precipitation or exposed to stormwater run on) piles of sawdust, wood chips, bark, mulch, or other similar material on site for more than seven (7) days before removing the material is not required to monitor the parameters in Table 1. A facility that is exempt from analytical monitoring on this basis of removing material in seven (7) days or less shall keep in its SPPP a record of dates when the material is generated and removed, and how/by whom it was removed. If at any time the material is not removed within this time frame, the facility must begin analytical monitoring immediately. All facilities covered by this permit must perform Qualitative Monitoring in Section C. of this Part. Table 1. Analytical Monitoring Requirements Discharge Characteristics 'Units Measurement, Fre uenc 1, 5- Sample h Tpe2 ' Sample ',:Location3 H standard semi-annual Grab SDO Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/1 semi-annual Grab SDO Total Suspended Solids m I semi-annual Grab SDO Total Rainfa114 inches I semi-annual Rain gauge - Footnotes: 1 Measufement Frequency: Twice per year during a representative storm event. 2 If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the pond shall he collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge from the pond. 3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative outfall status has been granted. Part 11 Page 4 of 10 Permit No. NCG210000 4 For each sampled representative storm event the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site rain gauge or local rain gauge reading must be recorded. 5 No monitoring is required if the facility does not retain exposed piles of sawdust, wood chips, bark, mulch, or other similar material on site for more than seven (7) days. If a facility opts out of monitoring on the basis of removing accumulated material in seven (7) days or less, the facility shall record and maintain a log in its SPPP of dates of when material is generated and removed, and details about how/by whom it was removed. All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm event at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO). A representative storm event is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at least 72 hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation. For example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the next 10 hours. The permittee shall complete the analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified in Table 2. A minimum of 60 days must separate Period 1 and Period 2 sample dates unless monthly monitoring has been instituted under a Tier Two response. Table 2. Monitoring Schedule Monitoring period1,2 ' Sample Start _ End Year 1 — Period I 1 August 1, 2008 December 31, 2008 Year I— Period 2 2 January 1, 2009 June 30, 2009 Year 2 —Period 1 3 July 1, 2009 December 31, 2009 Year 2— Period 2 4 January 1, 2010 June 30, 2010 Year 3 — Period 1 5 July 1, 2010 December 31, 2010 Year 3 — Period 2 6 January 1, 2011 June 30, 2011 Year 4 —Period 1 7 July 1, 2011 December 31, 2011 Year 4 — Period 2 8 January 1, 2012 June 30, 2012 Year 5 — Period 1 9 July 1, 2012 December 31, 2012 Year 5 — Period 2 10 January 1, 2013 July 31, 2013 Footnotes: 1 Maintain semi-annual monitoring during permit renewal process. If at the expiration of the general permit, the permittee has submitted an application for renewal of coverage before the submittal deadline, the permittee will be considered for renewed coverage. The applicant must continue semi-annual monitoring until the renewed Certificate of Coverage is issued. 2 if no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee must submit a monitoring report indicating "No Flow" within 30 days of the end of the six-month sampling period. In all cases, the permittee shall report the analytical results from the first sample with valid results within the monitoring period. The permittee shall compare those results to the benchmark values in Part 11 Page 5 of 10 Permit No. NCG210000 Table 3. Exceedences of benchmark values require the permittee to increase monitoring, increase management actions, increase record keeping, and/or install stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered program. See below the descriptions of Tier One and Tier Two response actions. Table 3. Benchmark Values for Analvtical Monitoring Requirements DischargeCharacteristics, ' Benchmark Value N Within the range 6.0 - 9.0 Chemical Oxygen Demand 120 mg/1 Total Suspended Solids 100 mg/1 Tier One If: The first valid sampling results are above a benchmark value, or outside of the benchmark range, for any parameter at any outfall; Then: The permittee shall: I . Conduct a stormwater management inspection of the facility within two weeks of receiving sampling results. 2. Identify and evaluate possible causes of the benchmark value exceedence. 3. Identify potential and select the specific: source controls, operational controls, or physical improvements to reduce concentrations of the parameters of concern, or to bring concentrations within the benchmark range. 4. Implement the selected actions within two months of the inspection. 5. Record each instance of a Tier One response in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Include the date and value of the benchmark exceedence, the inspection date, the personnel conducting the inspection, the selected actions, and the date the selected actions were implemented. Part 11 Page 6 of 10 Permit No. NCG210000 I Tier Two ,. If: During the term of this permit, the first valid sampling results from two consecutive monitoring periods are above the benchmark values, or outside of the benchmark range, for any specific arameter at a specific discharge outfall; Then: The permittee shall: 1. Repeat all the required actions outlined above in Tier One. 2. Immediately institute monthly monitoring for all parameters at every outfall where a sampling result exceeded the benchmark value for two consecutive samples. Monthly (analytical and qualitative) monitoring shall continue until three consecutive sample results are below the benchmark values or within the benchmark range. 3. If no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee is required to submit a monthly monitoring report indicating "No Flow" to comply with reporting requirements. 4. Maintain a record of the Tier Two response in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. During the term of this permit, if the valid sampling results required for the permit monitoring periods exceed the benchmark value, or are outside the benchmark range, for any specific parameter at any specific outfall on more than four occasions, the permittee shall notify the DWQ Regional Office Supervisor in writing within 30 days of receipt of the fourth analytical results. DWQ may: • require that the permittee revise, increase, or decrease the monitoring frequency for the remainder of the permit; • rescind coverage under the General Permit, and require that the permittee apply for an individual stormwater discharge permit; • require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls; • require the permittee to implement other stormwater control measures; or • require that the permittee implement site modifications to qualify for the No Exposure Exclusion. SECTION C: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall regardless of representative outfall status and shall be performed as specified below in Table 4. Qualitative monitoring is for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) and assessing new sources of stormwater pollution. No analytical tests are required. Qualitative monitoring of stormwater outfalls must be performed during a representative storm event. Part II Page 7 of 10 Permit No. NCG210000 Table 4. Qualitative Monitoring Requirements Discharge Characteristics Fregt eetcy Monitoring` Locationl Color Semi -Annual SDO Odor Semi -Annual SDO Clarity Semi -Annual SDO Floating Solids Semi -Annual SDO Sus ended Solids Semi -Annual SDO Foam Semi -Annual SDO Oil Sheen Semi -Annual SDO Erosion or deposition at the outfall Semi -Annual SDO Other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution Semi -Annual SDO Footnotes: 1 Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) regardless of representative outfall status. If the permittee's qualitative monitoring indicates either that existing stormwater BMPs are ineffective, or that significant stormwater contamination is present, the permittee shall investigate potential causes, evaluate the feasibility of corrective actions, and implement those corrective. actions appropriate. A written record of the permittee's investigation, evaluation, and response actions shall be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Qualitative monitoring is for the purposes of evaluating the effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP), assessing new sources of stormwater pollution, and prompting the permittee's response actions to pollution. If the permittee repeatedly fails to respond effectively to correct problems identified by qualitative monitoring, or if the discharge causes or contributes to a water quality standard violation, DWQ may: • require that the permittee revise, increase, or decrease the monitoring frequency for the remainder of the permit; • rescind coverage under the General Permit, and require that the permittee apply for an individual stormwater discharge permit; • require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls; • require the permittee to implement other stormwater control measures; or • require that the permittee implement site modifications to qualify for the No Exposure Exclusion. Qualitative monitoring will be performed twice per year, in accordance with the schedule in Table 2. A minimum of 60 days must separate Period 1 and Period 2 monitoring dates, unless monthly sampling has been instituted under a Tier Two response as part of other analytical monitoring requirements in this permit. Part II Page 8 of 10 Permit No. NCG210000 SECTION D: ON -SITE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS Facilities which have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month when averaged over the calendar year shall perform analytical monitoring as specified in Table 5. This monitoring shall be performed at all outfalls which discharge stormwater runoff from the vehicle maintenance areas, and in accordance with the schedule presented in Table 2. All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm event. Table 5. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance •Discharge Characteristics "'Units Measurement Fr ueric 1 Sample Type2 Sample Location H standard semi-annual Grab SDO Oil and Grease m /l semi-annual Grab SDO Total Suspended Solids m Il semi-annual Grab SDO Total Rainfal14 inches semi-annual Rain gauge New Motor Oil Usage 1 gallons/month annual I Estimate Footnotes: 1. Measurement Frequency: Twice per year during a representative storm event 2 if the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond, a grab sample of the discharge from the pond shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge from the pond. 3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges stormwater runoff from area(s) where vehicle maintenance activities occur. 4 For each sampled representative storm event the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site or local rain gauge reading must be recorded. In all cases, the permittee shall report the analytical results from the first sample with valid results within the monitoring period. The permittee shall compare those results to the benchmark values in Table 6. Exceedences of benchmark values require the permittee to increase monitoring, increase management actions, increase record keeping, and/or install stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered program. The permittee shall comply with the required Tier One and Tier Two response actions identified above. Table 6. Benchmark Values for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance Activities Discliara Ch"aracteristics , - : e Cu#=off Concentration'`; H Within range 6.0 - 9.0 Oil and Grease 30 m /l Total Suspended Solids 100 mg/1 Part II Page 9 of 10 Permit No. NCG210000 During the term of this permit, if the valid sampling results required for the permit monitoring periods exceed the benchmark value, or are outside the benchmark range, for any specific parameter at any specific outfall on more than four occasions, the permittee shall notify the DWQ Regional Office Supervisor in writing within 30 days of receipt of the fourth analytical results. DWQ may: • require that the permittee revise, increase, or decrease the monitoring frequency for the remainder of the permit; • rescind coverage under the General Permit, and require that the permittee apply for an individual stormwater discharge permit; • require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls; • require the permittee to implement other stormwater control measures; or • require that the permittee implement site modifications to qualify for the No Exposure Exclusion. Part 11 Page 10 of 10 Permit No. NCG210000 PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL PERMITS SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY Compliance Schedule The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater discharges in accordance with the following schedule: Existing facilities already operating, but applying for coverage under this general permit for the first time: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented within 12 months of the effective date of the initial Certificate of Coverage issued pursuant to this general permit and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part 11, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit, shall be accomplished within 12 months of the effective date of the initial Certificate of Coverage. New facilities applying for permit coverage for the first time and existing facilities previously permitted and applying for renewal under this general permit: All requirements, conditions, limitations, and controls contained in this permit become effective immediately upon issuance of the Certificate of Coverage. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part 11, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit shall be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity. 2. Duty to Comply The permittee must comply with all conditions of this general permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for certificate of coverage termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a certificate of coverage upon renewal application. a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement. b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an Part III Page 1 of 11 Pages Permit No. NCG210000 administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41(a).] Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A] d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Director for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $125,000. 3. Duty to Mitigate The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this general permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. 4. Civil and Criminal Liabilit Except as provided in Section D of this permit regarding bypassing of stormwater control facilities, nothing in this general permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143- 215.3, 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. 5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this general permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. 6. Property Rights The issuance of this general permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal, state or local laws or regulations. Part III Page 2 of I I Pages Permit No. NCG210000 7. Severability The provisions of this general permit are severable, and if any provision of this general permit, or the application of any provision of this general permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this general permit, shall not be affected thereby. 8. Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit or to determine compliance with this general permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this general permit. 9. Penalties for Tampering The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this general permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both. 10. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this general permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. SECTION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS General Permit Expiration The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall submit forms and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be Part III Page 3 of 11 Pages Permit No. NCG210000 subjected to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS § 143-2153.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq. 2. Transfers The certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage to change the name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act. Permittee is required to notify the Division in writing in the event the permit is sold or closed. Permittee is required to notify the Division in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed. When an Individual Permit May be Required The Director may require any owner/operator authorized to discharge under a certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit to apply for and obtain an individual permit or an alternative general permit. Any interested person may petition the Director to take action under this paragraph. Cases where an individual permit may be required include, but are not limited to, the following: The discharger is a significant contributor of pollutants; b. Conditions at the permitted site change, altering the constituents and/or characteristics of the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a general permit; The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this general permit; d. A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source; e. Effluent limitations are promulgated for the point sources covered by this general permit; A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such point sources is approved after the issuance of this general permit. g. The Director determines at his own discretion that an individual permit is required. 4. When an Individual Permit May be Requested Any permittee operating under this general permit may request to be excluded from the coverage of this general permit by applying for an individual permit. -When an individual permit is issued to an owner/operator the applicability of this general permit is automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit. Part III Page 4 of 1 1 Pages Permit No. NCG210000 Si nag toEy Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified. All notices of intent to be covered under this general permit shall be signed as follows: (1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. (2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or (3) For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. b. All reports required by the general permit and other information requested by the Director shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: (1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; (2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and (3) The written authorization is submitted to the Director. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make the following certification: Part III Page 5 of 11 Pages Permit No. NCG210000 "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 6. General Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuance or Termination The issuance of this general permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying the general permit, revoking and reissuing the general permit, or terminating the general permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143- 215.1 et. al. After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the general permit may be terminated for cause. The filing of a request for a general permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination does not stay any general permit condition. The certificate of coverage shall expire when the general permit is terminated. 7. Certificate of Coverage Actions The certificate of coverage issued in accordance with this general permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any general permit condition. SECTION C: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS 1. Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this general permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the general permit. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense It shall not be a defense fora permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this general permit, Part III Page 6 of 11 Pages Permit No. NCG210000 3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass unless: a. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; and b. There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary control facilities, retention of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime or dry weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup controls should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and C. The permittee submitted notices as required under Section E of this Part. If the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director may approve an anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects. SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS Representative Sampling Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be performed during a representative storm event. Samples shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. All samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points as specified in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and approval of the Director. 2. Recording Results For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or collected pursuant to the requirements of this general permit, the permittee shall record the following information: a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance activity; b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance activity; C. The date(s) analyses were performed; Part III Page 7 of 11 Pages Permit No. NCG210000 d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses; The analytical techniques or methods used; and The results of such analyses. 3. Flow Measurements Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. 4. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this general permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. 5. Representative Outfall If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater discharges that are required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status. If it is established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permittee is granted representative outfall status, then sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced number of outfalls. 6. Records Retention Visual monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of analytical monitoring results shall also be maintained on -site. The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all reports required by this general permit for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time. Inspection and Entry The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the Part III Page 8 of I I Pages Permit No. NCG210000 discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to; Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this general permit; b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this general permit; Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this general permit; and d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring general permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Discharge Monitoring Reports Samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this permit shall be submitted to the Division on Discharge Monitoring Report forms provided by the Director. Submittals shall be delivered to the Division no later than 30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory. When no discharge has occurred from the facility during the report period, the permittee is required to submit a discharge monitoring report, within 30 days of the end of the six- month sampling period, giving all required information and indicating "NO FLOW" as per NCAC T 15A 02B .0506. The permittee shall record the required qualitative monitoring observations on the SDO Qualitative Monitoring Report form provided by the Division, and shall retain the completed forms on site. Visual monitoring results should not be submitted to the Division, except upon DWQ's specific requirement to do so. 2. Submitting Reports Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: Central Files Division of Water Quality Part III Page 9 of I 1 Pages Permit No. NCG210000 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 3. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 131 S, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.68 or in Section 309 of the Federal Act. 4. Non-Stormwater Discharges If the storm event monitored in accordance with this general permit coincides with a non- stormwater discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required under the non-stormwater discharge permit and provide this information with the stormwater discharge monitoring report. 5. Planned Chanp-es The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the permitted facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged. This notification requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in the general permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a). 6. Anticipated Noncompliance The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the permitted facility which may result in noncompliance with the general permit requirements. 7. Bypass a. Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of becoming aware of an unanticipated bypass. Twenty-four Hour Reporting Part III Page 10 of I I Pages t it Permit No. NCG210000 The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has been received within 24 hours. 9. Other Noncompliance The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under 24 hour reporting at the time monitoring reports are submitted. 10. Other Information Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a Notice of Intent to be covered under this general permit or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information. Part III Page 11 of 1 1 Pages Permit No. NCG210000 PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER This general permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any applicable effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2) and 307(a) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard so issued or approved: a. Contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation in the general permit; or b. Controls any pollutant not limited in the general permit. The general permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other requirements in the Act then applicable. PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the Certificate of Coverage. PART VI DEFINITIONS Act See Clean Water Act. Arithmetic Mean The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values divided by the number of individual values. Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges This permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which shall be allowed in the stormwater conveyance system are: (a) All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit. (b) Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate without added chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water, Part IV, V, and VI Page I of 6 Pages Permit No. NCG210000 waterline and fire hydrant flushings, water from footing drains, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands. (c) Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training. 4. Best Management Practices (BMPs) Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may take the form of a process, activity, or physical structure. 5. Bypass A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the facility. 6. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a single above ground storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or with multiple above ground storage containers located in close proximity to each other having a total combined storage capacity o1' greater than 1,320 gallons. Certificate of Coverage The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is the cover sheet which accompanies the general permit upon issuance and lists the facility name, location, receiving stream, river basin, effective date of coverage under the permit and is signed by the Director. 8. Clean Water Act The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. 9. Division or DWQ The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 10. Director The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority. H. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. Part IV, V, and VI Page 2 of 6 Pages * u. 1 Permit No. NCG210000 12. Grab Sample An individual samples collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly analyzed or qualitatively monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge. 13. Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. 14. Landfill A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and which is not a land treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a hazardous waste long-term storage facility or a surface storage facility. 15. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of local self-government such as a city or town. 16. No Exposure A condition of no exposure means that all industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter or acceptable storage containers to prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, or runoff. Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to, material handling equipment or activities, industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste products. DWQ may grant a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater Permitting requirements only if a facility complies with the terms and conditions described in 40 CFR § 122.26(g) 17. Notice of Intent The state application form which, when submitted to the Division, officially indicates the facility's notice of intent to seek coverage under a general permit. 18. Overburden Any material of any nature, consolidated- or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral deposit, excluding topsoil or similar naturally -occurring surface materials that are not disturbed by mining operations. 19. Permtttee The owner or operator issued a certificate of coverage pursuant to this general permit. Part IV, V, and VI Page 3 of 6 Pages Permit No. NCG210000 20. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which Stormwater is or may be discharged to waters of the state. 21. Representative Storm Event A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at least 72 hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation. For example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the next 10 hours. 22. Representative Outfall Status When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the discharges at multiple outfalls, the DWQ may grant representative outfall status. Representative outfall status allows the permittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls. 23. Rinse Water Discharge The discharge of rinse water from equipment cleaning areas associated with industrial activity. Rinse waters from vehicle and equipment cleaning areas are process wastewaters and do not include washwaters utilizing any type of detergent or cleaning agent. 24. Secondary Containment Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment structure plus sufficient freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event. 25. Section 313 Water Priority Chemical A chemical or chemical category which: a. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986; b. Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III, Section 313 reporting requirements; and Meets at least one of the following criteria: Part IV, V, and VI Page 4 of 6 Pages I f Permit No. NCG210000 (1) Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on Table it (organic priority pollutants), Table 111 (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic pollutants and hazardous substances); (2) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 31 1(b)(2)(A) of the CWA at 40 CFR 1 16.4; or (3) Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria. 26. Severe Property Damage Means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production. 27. Significant Materials Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or production; hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes, slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges. 28. Significant Spills Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 1 10.10 and CFR 117.21) or section 102 of CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4). 29. Stormwater Runoff The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt. 30. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material storage areas at an industrial site. Facilities considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14). The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program. 31. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce Stormwater pollution and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site. Part IV, V, and VI Page 5 of 6 Pages k s. t Permit No. NCG210000 32, Ten Year Desian Storm The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded on the average once in ten years. Design storm information can be found in the State of North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. 33. Total Flow The flow corresponding to the time period over which the entire storm event occurs. Total flow shall be either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20-minute intervals during the rainfall event. 34. Total Maximum Dail,, Load TMDLs are written plans for attaining and maintaining water quality standards, in all seasons, for a specific water body and pollutant. (A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be found at http:/fh2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdV) 35. Toxic Pollutant Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. 36. Upset Means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment or control facilities, inadequate treatment or control facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. 37. Vehicle Maintenance Activity Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning operations, or airport deicing operations. 38. Visible Sedimentation Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water, air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided eye. 39. 25-year, 24 hour storm event The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once in 25 years. 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