AQ_F_0400058_20191210_CMPL_InspRpt

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF Fayetteville Regional Office
AIR QUALITY Laserwood,LLC
NC Facility ID 6200079
Inspection Report County/FIPS: Montgomery/123
Date: 12/11/2019
Facility Data Permit Data
Laserwood,LLC Permit 09751 /R02
402 Capel Street Issued 4/11/2017
Biscoe,NC 27209 Expires 3/31/2025
Lat: 35d 21.3158m Long: 79d 46.9322m Class/Status Small
SIC: 2421 /Sawmills&Planing Mills General Permit Status Active
NAICS: 321113 /Sawmills Current Permit Application(s)None
Contact Data Program Applicability
Facility Contact Authorized Contact Technical Contact SIP
Chris Evans Jay Jordan Gilbert Shaw
Plant Manager Facility Manager Plant Manager
[phone] [phone] [phone]
�p�_� Compliance Data
Comments:
Inspection Date 12/09/2019
Inspector's Name Jeffrey Nelson
Inspector's Signature: li 2 _ Operating Status Operating
Compliance Code Compliance-inspection
Action Code FCE
Date of Signature: 4 Z I .so f )0)1 On-Site Inspection Result Compliance
Total Actual emissions in TONS/YEAR:
TSP S02 NOX VOC CO PM10 * HAP
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4.35 --- --- --- --- 2.09 ---
2.41 --- --- --- --- 1.22 ---
Highest HAP Emitted(in pounds)
iolation 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

I. LOCATION/DIRECTIONS
Laserwood,LLC is located at 402 Capel Street in Biscoe,Montgomery County,NC. In Biscoe,NC
Capel Street is approximately 0.5-mile south on HWY 220 Business from the intersection of HWY
220 Business and NC 24 27. Laserwood is immediately on the right after making the turn. Enter the
building through the large warehouse door.
II. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Standard DAQ safety gear. Be aware of sawing operations and trucks traffic outside.
III. FACILITY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION
Laserwood,LLC manufactures fence panels and components, and pallet components(they do not
assemble pallets at this location).
Wood wastes from the saws,molder, and wood hog in the fencing operation are controlled by a
cyclone in series with a baghouse. Collected waste from the baghouse is conveyed to the trailer
loadout bin by a closed-loop cyclone system that does not discharge to atmosphere. This closed-loop
system is not listed as an emission source on the permit, but has been included on the
insignificant/exempt activities listing.
There are no combustion sources at the facility.
IV. PERMITTED SOURCES
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Operating with 0%opacity CD-BAGHSE Baghouse
(4,892 square feet filter area)
Wood chip and dust storage bin and trailer
ES-TRUCK LOAD load out N/A N/A
Not operating
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loop transfer
V. INSPECTION CONFERENCE
On 9 December 2019,I Jeff Nelson and Stephen Allen of FRO DAQ,met with Chris Evans (Plant
Manager)to conduct the facility's annual compliance inspection. We discussed the following:
a) Verified the FACFINDER information. Mr. Chris Evans is the new facility contact. I have updated
contact information in IBEAM.

b) Mr. Evans provided me with a printout of the facility's inspection and maintenance records for the
control devices. The facility conducts monthly inspections that meet the requirements of the annual inspection.
The last monthly inspection was completed on 19 November 2019. K&M conducts annual inspections and
replaces the bags for the facility.The bags were last changed on 17 April 2019.
b) Production
2018 3-4 truckloads/week
2017 3-4 truckloads/week
2016 4-5 truckloads/week
2015 4-5 truckloads/week
2014 4-5 truckloads/week
2013 6 truckloads/week
VI. INSPECTION TOUR
Mr. Angel Martinez, Maintenance Manager, escorted us on a tour of the facility which was operating
during the inspection. The woodworking operation(ES-Chop)was operating and appeared to be well
maintained. There was a slight accumulation of sawdust around the sawing operation,but Mr.
Martinez stated that area is cleaned daily. All of the ductwork appeared to be well maintained and
operating without any leaks or issues. We then viewed the cyclones,baghouse,and truck loadout
areas.The facility currently produces—3-4 truckloads of woodwaste per week.
VII. PERMIT STIPULATIONS
a) A2 2Q .0304 EMISSION INVENTORY REQUIREMENT—The facility shall submit a permit
renewal request and a completed air emissions inventory at least 90 days prior to permit expiration
APPEARED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE—The facility's current permit expires on 31 March 2025.
The facility has a deadline for submission of the emissions inventory by 31 December 2024 for CY
2023.
b) A3 2D .0512 PARTICULATE CONTROL REQUIREMENT-Provision of adequate ductwork for
the collection and control of particulate matter in the working, sanding, or finishing of wood.
APPEARED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE -Adequate ductwork is being used to collect refuse dust,
and all woodworking activities appeared to have adequate control. There was slight sawdust
accumulation around the block chopping operation and that is cleaned daily. Overall,the facility was
clean and appeared to be well maintained.
c) A4 2D .0521 VISIBLE EMISSIONS CONTROL-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.
APPEARED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE—The facility was operating during the inspection and I did
not observe any visible emissions from any sources.
d) A5 2D .0535 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT- The facility is required to notify DAQ if excess
emissions occur for more than a 4-hour period caused by a breakdown or other abnormal condition.
APPEARED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE — Mr. Shaw stated the facility has had no
exceedances, breakdowns,or abnormal conditions requiring notification.

e) A6 2D .0540 FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENT—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.
APPEARED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE - I did not observe any fugitive dust beyond the
property boundary. Mr. Shaw stated the facility has not received any dust complaints. No
complaints have been received by FRO.
1) A7 2D .0611 BAGFILTER REQUIREMENTS—Particulate matter shall be controlled by the
permitted equipment list. The Permittee shall perform, at a minimum, an annual internal inspection of
each particulate collection device system. In addition,the Permittee shall perform periodic inspections
and maintenance as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.Records of all maintenance
activities shall be recorded in the logbook. The logbook shall be kept on-site and made available to
DAQ personnel upon request.
APPEARED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE—Facility staff conduct monthly inspections of the
baghouse and record maintenance in an electronic log. The last monthly inspection was completed
on 19 November 2019. Mr.Evans also performs weekly thorough walk-around inspections.Any
repairs or maintenance issues are noted in the electronic log.
g) A8 2D .0611 CYCLONE REQUIREMENTS—Particulate matter shall be controlled by the permitted
equipment list. The Permittee shall perform, at a minimum, an annual internal inspection of each
particulate collection device system. In addition,the Permittee shall perform periodic inspections and
maintenance as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Records of all maintenance activities
shall be recorded in the logbook. The logbook shall be kept on-site and made available to DAQ
personnel upon request.
APPEARED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE—I observed maintenance records reflecting monthly
inspections as well as an annual inspection.The monthly inspections meet the requirements of the
annual inspection. The last monthly inspection was completed on 19 November 2019. Mr. Evans
also performs weekly thorough walk-around inspections. Any repairs or maintenance issues are
noted in the electronic log.
h) A9 2D .1806 CONTROL AND PROHIBITION OF ODOROUS EMISSIONS—The facility shall
prevent odorous emissions from causing or contributing to objectionable odors beyond the property
boundaries.
APPEARED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE—I did not observe any objectionable odors outside of
the facility. Mr. Evans stated the facility has not received any odor complaints.No complaints
have been received by FRO.
VIII. 112R STATUS
The facility does not store any of the listed 112(r) chemicals in amounts that exceed the threshold
quantities. Therefore, the facility is not required to maintain a written Risk Management Plan
(RMP).
IX.NON-COMPLIANCE HISTORY SINCE 2010
None.
X. COMMENTS AND COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Laserwood,LLC appeared to be IN COMPLIANCE with their current air permit during the compliance
inspection on 9 December 2019.
Pink Sheet:None
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