NCG200469_Inspection Report_20191108

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Tri-State Scrap Metal, Inc.
Attn: John Gribble
79 Pond Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 8, 2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit: NCG200000
Certificate of Coverage: NCG200469
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Gribble:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection I conducted at the subject facility on November 5, 2019.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email
at [e-mail].
Since
Isaiah Reed, WQ, CEPSCI, MS4CECI
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
D_EQ5� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanua, North Carolina 28778
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Permit: NCG200469
SOC:
County: Buncombe
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: John Gribble
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Tri-State Scrap Metal Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Tri-State Scrap Metal, Inc.
79 Pond Rd
Inspection Date: 11/05/2019
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
Entry Time: 11:30AM
Certification:
Asheville NC 28806
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 12:30PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wholesale Trade of Metal Waste and Scrap Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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permit: NCG200469 Owner -Facility: Tri-State Scrap Metal Inc
Inspection Date: 11/05/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On November 5, 2019 this facility was inspected for complaince and to determine what progress had been made relating to
the previousely issued NOV. I met with John Gribble on site. No issues were noted with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan during the inspection. However, a practical means of inspecting the facility and determining the effectiveness of the
BMPs on site has not been established. The permittee is directed to submit a written plan of action concerning how the
process at the facility will be modified to allow for facility inspections.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone].
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Permit: NGG200469 Owner -Facility: Tri-State Scrap Metal Inc
Inspection Date: 11/05/2019 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 BMP 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: See summary for more information
Permit and Oulfalls
# 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:
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