AQ_F_1200107_20220325_CMPL_RFI (4)

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ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL ABRACZINSKAS NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
March 25, 2022
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Roger Berrier
Chief Operating Officer
Valdese Weavers, LLC - Lovelady Road Plant
P. O. Box 70
Valdese,NC 28690
Subject: Visible Emissions
Valdese Weavers, LLC - Lovelady Road Plant
Valdese,North Carolina
Burke County(1200107)
Air Permit No. 09762RO3
Fee Class Synthetic Minor
Dear Mr. Berrier:
On February 16, 2022, Mamie Colburn, of the Division of Air Quality's Asheville
Regional Office, conducted a routine compliance inspection of the Valdese Weavers, LLC
Lovelady Road Plant located in Valdese, Burke County,North Carolina. During that time, Ms.
Colburn observed excessive visible emissions from Emissions Source ID No. TF2, a natural gas-
fired tenter frame. However, a complete EPA Reference Method 9 visible emissions evaluation
was not performed for a sufficient duration to document a violation of 15A NCAC 2D .0521
"Control of Visible Emissions".
Specific Condition and Limitation No. 6 of Air Permit 09762RO3 states in part the
following:
As required by 15A NCAC 2D.0521 "Control of Visible Emissions,"visible
emissions from the emission sources, manufactured after July 1, 1971, shall not
be more than 20 percent opacity when averaged over a six-minute period...
Additionally, G.S. 143-215.108(c)(1)requires that the facility be operated and maintained
in a manner that will effect an overall reduction in air pollution at all times. Such operation may
not be consistent with good air pollution control practice. Please be advised that continued
operation of the facility in the manner noted above could result in a violation of 15A NCAC
2D .0521 or General Condition 6 of Air Permit 09762RO3, and result in the issuance of a Notice
of Violation.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Air Quality
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Mr. Berrier
March 25, 2022
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Please submit a written response by April 15, 2022, indicating actions taken or
planned by your company to address this issue and ensure future operation of your facility
does not compromise air quality in the community. Violations of air quality regulations can
be subject to the assessment of civil penalties as per the authority of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.114.
Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to call Mamie Colburn, Chris Scott, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Brendan Davey, P.E., Regional Supervisor
Division of Air Quality, NCDEQ
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