19073_StevensTowing_SIR_20170201

Date of visit:2/1/2017
Time:12:10 PM
Other
BF staff:Personnel:
1)Industrial Commercial Institutional Recreation/Festival Residential Mixed Use Vacant
2)Existing
3)
4)
5)
6)None
7)
8)
9)Unknown
10)
Condition of GW Monitoring Wells:
Brownfields Program
Site Inspection Sheet
Project name:
David Peacock
19073-15-21
125 Dye Plant Road
Project number:
Project county:Chowan
Simon Rich
Project address:
Warren Eadus
Use of Basements:
The property has a fence along the perimeter and a gated entrance. The property is not open to
public ingress or egress.
Stevens Towing Co. of NC first LURU due this year (2017).
Brownfields Map
Location Source:
BFA Site & Boundary
Layers 2017-1-25
Exposed Soils:
Current use of property:
Vapor mitigation is not required by the LURS.
Structures on property:
Vapor Mitigation:
Metal warehouse structure observed on the brownfields property.
Upland portion of property utilized for dredged material settlement basins. Surface waters (Chowan River) and
sediment are pumped into the basin. Use of groundwater was not observed.
Dredge soils were observed on the property within basins # 1 & 2. No additional soil removal activities
observed. Soils removed from proposed ditch cut will be incorporated into berm walls.
Stevens Towing
Paul Waff
Meeting
Inspection Type:
Basements were not observed on the property.
Monitoring well MW-1 observed in the area of the planed basin #3.
Exposure to Public:
Storage of Chemicals:
Use of surface water or
groundwater:
Last LURU received:
Storage of chemicals was not observed.
County Verified by:ROD on-line or ROD office
Instrument book page rec. date
489 594 9/29/2016
2 79 I 9/29/2016
Lot
No.book page rec. date
489 688 10/3/2016
489 692 10/3/2016
Lot
No.Property occupants contact city state zip
Vacant at this time
Reverse Party: Edenton River, LLC
Stevens Towing Co. of North
Carolina, LLC
NCGS 130A-
310.35(d) compliantCurrent deeded owners note
webaddress
Yes Reverse Party: Edenton River, LLC
note
Chowan
PD: Stevens Towing of North Carolina, LLCBF NBP
BF Plat PD: Stevens Towing of North Carolina, LLC
Yes
Register of Deeds
Inspector Comments
This inspection was initiated due a compliant received by the DEQ-Division of Water Resources. That information is attached for reference.
Mr. Simon Rich, General Manager of Stevens Towing Co of NC, LLC, Mr. Warren Eadus P.G., project manager with Quible & Associates P.C. and
Mr. Paul Waff President of Waff Contracting Inc., were on site to discuss actions to resolve water seeping from the DEQ permitted dredge basins on
the upland portions of the property. The adjacent land located to the south the Brownfields Property in the vicinity of the basins is a wetland/swamp
which naturally retains water. Photos taken during the site visit shown below, document current conditions that may or may not be contributing to a
possible water rise in the wetland/swamp area. However, it is apparent that water is seeping from the south wall of basin #2. The Brownfields
approved Environmental Management Plan (EMP) plan map details three basin for dredge material retention and settling. Basin #3 is not yet
constructed and would require removal of up to 3 feet of native soils. To create a preferential path for water migrating through or beneath the basin
berm wall, it was proposed to create a ditch, three feet in depth, along the south wall of basin #2 to help alleviate water migration through he surficial
soils towards the off-site wetland/swamp area. The proposed ditch will extend toward the west allowing the water to infiltrate away from the area north
of the wetland/swamp.
Photos
Water seeping from south wall
of basin #2.
Surface water from hydraulic action of
the basin berm wall seep. This will be
the area of basin #3.
Natural wetland/swamp area
towards the south
Photos cont..
Proposed ditch cut to
channel migrating water
Proposed ditch cut to
channel migrating water.
1)Email compliant chain.
2)Corporate filing of Brownfields owner.
Attachments
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Peacock, David
From:Rudder, James
Sent:Thursday, February 02, 2017 1:43 PM
To:May, David; Walch, John
Cc:Nicholson, Bruce; Eckard, Sharon; Peacock, David; Simon Rich ([e-mail]); Warren
Eadus
Subject:FW: Complaint - Edenton Dyeing
Attachments:Telephone Comm 2-1-2017 Forehand CAMA Stevens BF.docx
David and John, 

Please find the Telephone Communication prepared yesterday for the Stevens Towing Brownfields site located in 
Edenton.  In addition, the attached email from the Brownfields PD is included, and another from the Brownfields 
Compliance Coordinator David Peacock will also be forwarded to you shortly.  These communications should provide 
documentation of a next‐day compliance visit (next day after receiving the complaint); an additional site visit by CAMA 
resulting in recommendation for a trench for capturing and channeling seepage water; a visit to Mr. Forehand by our PD 
representative Mr. Simon Rich resulting in development a very positive line of communication; and the CAMA ‐ 
recommended trench being started and completed within the next day. 

It has been reported that no water has impacted Mr. Forehand’s property.  His single‐family residential property is 
located adjacent to, and downgradient from, a wetlands that has been noticeably increasing in water level elevation 
(concluded through review of historical photos and interview with environmental consultant practicing in the area for 
many years) over at least the most recent 20 years.  It has been a trend observed for similar wetlands associated with 
rivers near the coast.  

Mr. Forehand was concerned that the wetland may overflow due to the adjacent dredging and spoil placement 
activities; however, the spoil containment area currently being filled is about 1,450 feet from Mr. Forehand’s 
property.  Even with a linear velocity of groundwater migration of 150 feet per year (a large rate included for example, 
not an actual rate), it should take quite some time for groundwater to move from the currently active containment area 
to the wetland in question.  The spoil containment area was constructed in the 4th quarter of 2016 and has been 
receiving spoil only since that time.  Although it appears that the current spoil placemen activities may not be impacting 
the wetland as per Mr. Forehand’s concerns, the PD is considering taking pro‐active actions to monitor groundwater 
levels before they could impact off‐site locations, and are committed to serving the surrounding community and 
maintaining good relations with them. 

Thank you very much for forwarding Mr. Forehand’s complaint to the Brownfields Program so we could work with our 
PD and CAMA to examine the site and effectively address the potential impacts. 

Regards, 

Jim 

James Rudder, P.G.
Project Manager
Division of Waste Management - Brownfields
NC Department of Environmental Quality
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
{919} 707-8381 - Direct Line & Fax

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From: Simon Rich III [mailto:[e-mail]]  
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2017 9:38 AM 
To: Rudder, James <[e-mail]>; Peacock, David <[e-mail]>; Warren Eadus 
<[e-mail]>; May, David <[e-mail]> 
Cc: Nicholson, Bruce <[e-mail]>; Eckard, Sharon <[e-mail]>; Walch, John 
<[e-mail]>; Hardison, Sarah <[e-mail]> 
Subject: RE: Complaint ‐ Edenton Dyeing 

David, 
Thank you for coming to the site yesterday on such short notice and helping us develop our plan.   
I met with the landowner, Wayne Forehand, yesterday afternoon to look at the wetland behind his house and show him 
around our site.  Mr. Forehand was extremely nice and showed me where the normal water levels are in the swamp and 
where they are now.  Mr. Forehand and I made a few bench marks in the swamp so that we can monitor and see if there 
is any more noticeable water rise. 
We completed most of the ditch yesterday that we had discussed with you, Jim Rudder, and Lyn Mathis from CAMA.  I 
hope this alleviates any more problems. 
Warren will follow up with a sketch of the ditch. 
Thank you all for your help. 
Simon 

Simon Rich 
General Manager 
Stevens Towing Co of NC 
[e-mail] 
www.stevens‐towing.com 

From: Rudder, James [mailto:[e-mail]]  
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:57 PM 
To: Simon Rich III <[e-mail]>; Peacock, David <[e-mail]>; Warren Eadus 
<[e-mail]> 
Cc: Nicholson, Bruce <[e-mail]>; Eckard, Sharon <[e-mail]>; Walch, John 
<[e-mail]>; May, David <[e-mail]>; Hardison, Sarah <[e-mail]>; 
Peacock, David <[e-mail]> 
Subject: Re: Complaint ‐ Edenton Dyeing 

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Simon,

Thank you for moving on this issue right away. Bruce and I did speak with Warren this afternoon as we were
evaluating the situation based on the information available. We will contact David in the morning with the goal
of providing his approximate ETA to you.

We look forward to gaining as much additional information as possible as it becomes available.

Thanks again,
Jim
From: Simon Rich III <[e-mail]> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 6:00:58 PM 
To: Peacock, David; Rudder, James; Warren Eadus 
Cc: Nicholson, Bruce; Eckard, Sharon; Walch, John; May, David; Hardison, Sarah 
Subject: RE: Complaint ‐ Edenton Dyeing

All, 
I looked at the concerns today and talked to the land owner, Wayne Forehand.  His property does border a wetland 
swamp and that makes it difficult to tell what is normally wet and what could be attributed to the dredging.  Mr. 
Forehand say the swamp is at a level that is normally seen only after heavy rains.  I think we have a few solutions that I 
can go over with David tomorrow. 
I can be on site by 11:00 tomorrow. 
My cell is (252) 337 ‐4846. 
Thank you, 
Simon 

Simon Rich 
[e-mail] 

From: Peacock, David [mailto:[e-mail]]  
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:17 PM 
To: Simon Rich III <[e-mail]>; Rudder, James <[e-mail]>; Warren Eadus 
<[e-mail]> 
Cc: Nicholson, Bruce <[e-mail]>; Eckard, Sharon <[e-mail]>; Walch, John 
<[e-mail]>; May, David <[e-mail]>; Hardison, Sarah <[e-mail]> 
Subject: RE: Complaint ‐ Edenton Dyeing 

Thanks for the follow‐up telephone call Jim regarding the complaint. I will try get up there tomorrow and report back on 
what I find.  

If I can meet you on‐site tomorrow Mr. Rich, please let me know. I should be able to get there around 10:30‐11am. 
Below is my cell phone number if needed. Is there a contact number I can reach you at? 

Thanks, 

David Peacock
Compliance Coordinator
Division of Waste Management – Brownfields Program
Department of Environmental Quality

910 796 7401 office
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919 280 3408 mobile
[e-mail]

Mail Service Center 1646
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646

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From: Simon Rich III [mailto:[e-mail]]  
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 12:32 PM 
To: Rudder, James <[e-mail]>; Warren Eadus <[e-mail]> 
Cc: Nicholson, Bruce <[e-mail]>; Eckard, Sharon <[e-mail]>; Walch, John 
<[e-mail]>; May, David <[e-mail]>; Peacock, David <[e-mail]>; 
Hardison, Sarah <[e-mail]> 
Subject: RE: Complaint ‐ Edenton Dyeing 

Jim, 
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.  I will ride out to the site now and check it out. 
I will report back. 
Simon 

Simon Rich 
General Manager 
Stevens Towing Co of NC 
[e-mail] 
www.stevens‐towing.com 

From: Rudder, James [mailto:[e-mail]]  
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 12:17 PM 
To: Warren Eadus <[e-mail]>; Simon Rich III <[e-mail]> 
Cc: Nicholson, Bruce <[e-mail]>; Eckard, Sharon <[e-mail]>; Walch, John 
<[e-mail]>; May, David <[e-mail]>; Peacock, David <[e-mail]>; 
Hardison, Sarah <[e-mail]> 
Subject: FW: Complaint ‐ Edenton Dyeing  

Simon and Warren, 

Please find the attached information provided to DEQ from Mr. Wayne Forehand, a resident located near the Stevens 
Towing property.  The Brownfields Program’s understanding was that the water draining from the spoil would be 
channeled back into the Chowan River consistent with our discussions and the existing CAMA permit.   

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Please advise us as to the current conditions and their impact on Mr. Forehand’s property as regards ‘flooding’.  We 
have the analytical data from the Chowan River sediments and the on‐site soil and groundwater which demonstrate the 
lack of contaminant concentrations exceeding standards for the spoil and site soil,  and groundwater sampling in that 
area also reported no concentrations above concern. 

This email has also been forwarded to our closest Brownfields Compliance Officer, Mr. David Peacock, who resides in 
Wilmington. As you can imagine, reports from nearby residents such as this must be evaluated as soon as possible.  We 
look forward to your response. 

Thank you, 

Jim 

James Rudder, P.G.
Project Manager
Division of Waste Management - Brownfields
NC Department of Environmental Quality
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
{919} 707-8381 - Direct Line & Fax

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content is exempt by statute or other regulation.

From: Walch, John  
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:50 AM 
To: May, David <[e-mail]>; Dumpor, Samir <[e-mail]>; Peed, Richard 
<[e-mail]>; Hunneke, Sylvia <[e-mail]>; Jennings, Frank 
<[e-mail]>; Hunneke, William F <[e-mail]>; Tankard, Robert 
<[e-mail]>; Scarbraugh, Anthony <[e-mail]>; Pullinger, Robert C 
<[e-mail]> 
Cc: Hardison, Lyn <[e-mail]>; Sipe, Randy <[e-mail]>; Rudder, James 
<[e-mail]>; Eckard, Sharon <[e-mail]>; Boyles, Sean <[e-mail]> 
Subject: RE: Complaint ‐ Edenton Dyeing  

David‐ 

This is an active Brownfields site.  Jim Rudder is the project manager.  Jim should be able to provide information on what 
is going on.  His telephone number is 919‐707‐8381. 

John 

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John W. Walch
Eastern Unit Regional Supervisor
Division of Waste Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

[phone] office
[e-mail]

217 West Jones Street
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646

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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

From: May, David  
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 9:29 AM 
To: Dumpor, Samir <[e-mail]>; Peed, Richard <[e-mail]>; Hunneke, Sylvia 
<[e-mail]>; Jennings, Frank <[e-mail]>; Walch, John <[e-mail]>; 
Hunneke, William F <[e-mail]>; Tankard, Robert <[e-mail]>; Scarbraugh, 
Anthony <[e-mail]>; Pullinger, Robert C <[e-mail]> 
Cc: Hardison, Lyn <[e-mail]>; Sipe, Randy <[e-mail]> 
Subject: Complaint ‐ Edenton Dyeing  

Hello all, 

I received a call from Wayne Forehand (252‐312‐8556) yesterday around 4:30 PM.  He lives just south of the old Edenton 
Dyeing and Finishing operation (see maps and attachments).  He reports that construction activities are ongoing at the 
former Edenton Dyeing and Finishing operation.  Mr. Forehand reports that dredging is occurring along the riverbank 
with water being pumped in the wetland area behind his house.  Mr. Forehand reports that his property is being flooded 
out from the pumping activities.  He’s also concerned about potential contamination that may be along the riverbank 
and whether the water that’s being pumped behind or onto his property may be impacting other areas. 

From what I recall, there are several permits/approvals/ and/or certifications for the activities as the site.  I’m not sure if 
there’s been any follow‐up lately, but Mr. Forehand has expressed his concern with current activities and asks to be 
updated with any findings from site visits.   

Consider this an FYI in the event your program has any involvement with activities at the facility and you may feel 
there’s a need for follow‐up. 

Please forward along to other individuals and agencies if needed. 

Thanks 

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David May
Regional Supervisor – Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Department of Environmental Quality – Division of Water Resources

252-948-3939 office
[e-mail]

10
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889

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