AQ_F_1300156_20211203_CMPL_InspRpt

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF Mooresville Regional Office
AIR QUALITY Cabarrus Plastics
NC Facility ID 1300156
Inspection Report County/FIPS: Cabarrus/025
Date: 12/02/2021
Facility Data Permit Data
Cabarrus Plastics Permit 09725/R03
2845 Armentrout Drive Issued 3/24/2016
Concord,NC 28025 Expires 2/29/2024
Lat: 35d 22.5906m Long: 80d 34.7100m Class/Status Small
SIC: 3089/Plastics Products,Nee Permit Status Active
NAICS: 326199/All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing Current Permit Application(s)None
Contact Data Program Applicability
Facility Contact Authorized Contact Technical Contact SIP
Don Burchett Jason Kinnear Don Burchett
Quality Technician Plant Manager Quality Technician
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Compliance Data
Comments:
Inspection Date 12/02/2021
Inspector's Name Melinda Wolanin
Inspector's Signature. Xe&ada?Ve&aua Operating Status Operating
Compliance Status Compliance-inspection
Action Code FCE
Date of Signature: 12/3/2021 Inspection Result Compliance
Total Actual emissions in TONS/YEAR:
TSP S02 NOX VOC CO PM10 *HAP
2015 --- --- --- 15.30 --- --- 2767.31
2010 --- --- --- ---
*Highest HAP Emitted(in pounds)
Five Year Violation History:None
Date Letter Type Rule Violated Violation Resolution Date
Performed Stack Tests since last FCE:None
Date Test Results Test Method(s) Source(s)Tested

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Type Action: X Full Compliance _Partial Compliance _Complaint Other:
Evaluation Evaluation/Reinspection Investigation
Data Date submitted for initial review 12/03/2021 _IBEAM INFO,WARNING/OB,NOD,NOV,NRE
Tracking: X IBEAM Document
X IBEAM Inspection,list date inspected X IBEAM LAT/LONG,Facility Locked
X IBEAM Inspection,list date draft is submitted X IBEAM LAT/LONG,Coordinates checked
X IBEAM Inspection,pollutants/programs checked IBEAM Complaint
X_IBEAM Planning,Next Inspection Date 12/01/2023
Directions: From MRO,take NC 3 to Odell School Road. Left onto NC-73. Turn right on Central Dr.
NW. Turn right onto Concord Parkway N. Turn left on to US-601 S. Turn right onto Armentrout Drive.
The facility is before the curve on Armentrout Drive,the large sign out front is for CVG.
Safety Equipment: Safety glasses are required by this facility. Safety shoes are recommended.
Safety Issues: No specific safety issue was noted.
Covid Safety: The facility requires masks to be worn during the inspection regardless of vaccination status.
I wore a mask throughout the inspection.
Lat/Lonir A review of the facility's coordinates on "Maps of DAQ Regulated Facilities" indicates the
facility's latitude and longitude coordinates are accurate.
Email Contacts: The contact information for the new plant manager,Mr.Jason Kinnear,was updated.
1. I arrived at the facility on December 2,2021 around 10:30 am. The purpose of this site visit was
to conduct a routine air quality inspection. This facility manufactures reinforced plastic parts for
non-road and road vehicles. The process involves various mold injection and spraying operations.
Cabarrus Plastics currently employs approximately 100 people. The facility is currently operating
16 hours a day and five days a week, 51 weeks per year. There are 2 separate buildings that house
paint booth operations. Mr.Don Burchett, Quality Technician, accompanied me during this
inspection.
2. Facility Contact Information:
During the inspection, I verified the facility contact information in IBEAM. The contact
information for the new plant manager,Mr. Jason Kinnear,was updated.
3. Compliance history file review:
There have not been any violations in the last five years.
The current compliance status is discussed in the following sections.

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4. Observations of permitted air emission sources and control devices:
Emission Source ID Emission Source Description
*Note:No Control Devices at this facility
ES-12,ES-13,ES-14,ES-15,ES-16 five(5) dry-filter type paint spray booths for MCU process
Observed: One booth was in operation with no problems noted. All dry filters were in place and
appeared to be operating with no visible emissions.
ES-18,ES-19,ES-20,ES-21 Ifour(4) dry-filter type paint spray booths for I-skin process
Observed: These spray booths have been removed and are no longer located at this facility.
ES-22 dry-filter type paint spray booth for regrind process
Observed: This spray booth has been removed and is no longer located at this facility.
ES-23 dry-filter type paint spray booth for structural rigid process
Observed: This spray booth has been removed and is no longer located at this facility.
ES-24,ES-25 two (2)dry-filter type paint spray booths for T-RIM process
Observed: These spray booths have been removed and are no longer located at this facility.
ES-26 dry-filter type paint spray booth for VCR process
Observed: This booth is not installed at this facility.
ES-27 dry-filter type paint spray booth for S-RIM process
Observed: This booth was observed with no problems noted.
ES-28 dry-filter type paint spray booth for the elastomeric process
Observed: The facility currently does not have an area for an elastomeric process.

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5. Observations of insignificant air emission sources and control devices listed on the current permit:
N/A
6. Observations of air emission sources and control devices not listed on the current permit:
a. None noted.
7. Compliance with specific permit conditions and limitations:
a. Condition A.2.As required by 15A NCAC 2Q .0203(i) `Emission Inventory Requirement"
states that at least 90 days prior to the expiration date of this permit,the Permittee shall
submit the air pollution emission inventory for calendar year 2022 to MRO DAQ.
Observed.The permit renewal process will be discussed. Compliance with this stipulation is
indicated.
b. Condition A.3.As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0515 "Particulates from Miscellaneous
Industrial Processes,"particulate matter emissions from the emission sources shall not exceed
allowable emission rates.
Observed. The allowable emission rates from this facility are not being
exceeded. Compliance with this stipulation was determined during the permit application
process.
c. Condition A.4. 15A NCAC 2D .0521, "Control of Visible Emissions"The facility is limited
to 20 percent opacity.
Observed. No visible emissions were observed at the facility. Compliance with this
stipulation is indicated.
d. Condition A.5. 15A NCAC 2D .0535. Permittee of a source of excess emissions that last for
more than four hours and that results from a malfunction, a breakdown of process or control
equipment or any other abnormal conditions, shall notify the Director or his designee of any
such occurrence by 9:00 a.m. Eastern time of the Division's next business day of becoming
aware of the occurrence.
Observed. According to a conversation with Mr. Burchett,no excess emissions have
occurred at the facility. Compliance with this stipulation is indicated.
e. Condition A.6. 15A NCAC 2D .0540 "Particulates from Fugitive Dust Emission Sources,"
the Permittee shall not cause or allow fugitive dust emissions to cause or contribute to
substantive complaints or excess visible emissions beyond the property boundary.
Observed. No complaints have been received by this office and no fugitive dust was
observed during this inspection. Compliance with this stipulation is indicated.
f. Condition A.7. 15A NCAC 2D .0958 (c)"Work Practices for Sources of Volatile Organic
Compounds

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1. The Permittee shall store all VOC-containing material not in use(including waste
material)in containers covered with a tightly fitting lid that is free of cracks,
holes, or other defects.
2. The Permittee shall clean up spills as soon as possible following proper safety
procedures.
3. The Permittee shall store wipe rags in closed containers.
4. The Permittee shall not clean sponges, fabric,wood,paper products, and other
absorbent materials.
5. The Permittee shall drain solvents used to clean supply lines and other coating
equipment into closable containers and close containers immediately after each
use.
6. The Permittee shall clean mixing,blending, and manufacturing vats and
containers by adding cleaning solvent, closing the vat or container before
agitating the cleaning solvent.
7. The Permittee shall pour spent cleaning solvent into closable containers and close
containers immediately after each use.
As required by 15A NCAC 2D .0958(d),when cleaning parts with a solvent containing a
volatile organic compound,the Permittee shall:
1. flush parts in the freeboard area,
2. take precautions to reduce the pooling of solvent on and in the parts,
3. tilt or rotate parts to drain solvent and allow a minimum of 15 seconds for drying
or until all dripping has stopped,whichever is longer,
4. not fill cleaning machines above the fill line,
5. not agitate solvent to the point of causing splashing.
Observed. No problems were observed. All paint containers were closed, and there were no
spills observed. Compliance with this stipulation is indicated.
g. Condition A.8. 15A NCAC 2D .1806 "Control and Prohibition of Odorous Emissions."
Observed. No odors were observed outside the facility, and MRO has not recorded any odor
complaints concerning the facility. Compliance with this stipulation is indicated.
h. Condition A.9. 15A NCAC 2Q .0711(a)", "Emission Rates Requiring a Permit." The facility
has the potential to emit acrylamide,MEK, styrene,toluene,vinylidene chloride,xylene. The
facility is limited to emissions levels found in the following chart:

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Carcinogens Chronic Acute Systemic Acute
Pollutant (lb/yr) Toxicants Toxicants(lb/hr) Irritants
(lb/day) (lb/hr)
Acrylonitrile(107-13-1) 1 0.4 1 0.22
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MEK(methyl ethyl ketone,2-
butanone) (78-93-3) 78 22.4
Styrene(100-42-5) 2.7
Toluene (108-88-3) 98 14.4
Vinylidene chloride(75-35-4) 2.5
Xylene(mixed isomers)(1330-20-7) 57 16.4
If emissions exceed these levels,modelling must be performed to determine if the
operation can continue at this level or modifications must be made to continue operations.
The facility must maintain records in such a manner that the inspector can determine if
the emission limits are being observed.
Observed. The facility no longer uses materials with MEK or vinylidene chloride. The
facility is tracking their TPER pollutant usage and emissions. The facility provided their
most recent electronic spreadsheet tracking information,which was reviewed through
November 2021. Toluene was their largest pollutant with around 60 lbs.total used each
month,which is well below the limit of 98 lbs/day.A small amount of styrene is present
in the resins used at the facility. The monthly usage is around 6 to 7 lbs. The emissions
divided by the operating hours demonstrates that the facility is under the TPER limits for
all the listed pollutants. Compliance with this stipulation is indicated.
8. NSPS/NESHAP review
This facility does not have generators or a fire pump and is not subject to NSPS or NESHAP.
9. Summary of changes needed to the current permit:
None.
10. Compliance assistance offered duringtpection:
The facility has removed most of the paint booths. I discussed the requirements for the facility to
apply for a permit exemption or registration.
11. Section 112(r) gPplicabilitX:
This facility does not appear to be subject to the requirements of the Chemical Accident Release
Prevention Program, Section 112(r)of the Clean Air Act.

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12. Compliance determination:
Based on my observations,this facility appeared to be in compliance with the applicable air quality
regulations at the time of the inspection.
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