NCG170046_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20190506

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PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
I. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION:
Permit Number: NCG170000 (Cert of Coverage #NCG170046)
1. Facility Name: Highland__ Industries Inc.
II. NEW OWNERINAME INFORMATION:
1. This request for a name change is a result of: iftMTD/NCjXQ jWM
—x`a_ Change in ownership of property/company MAY A 6 2019
b. Name change only
Water Quality
c. Other (please explain): Permitting Sectforn
2. New owner's name (name to be put on permit):
Tex -Tech Coatings LLC
3. New owner's or signing official's name and title: Charles Watson
(Person legally responsible for permit)
Plant Manager
(Title)
4. Mailing address: 215 Drummond St. City: Kernersville
State -.NC— Zip Code:27284
Phone: [phone]
E-mail address: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION UNLESS ALL OF THE
APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL.
REQUIRED ITEMS:
1. This completed application form
2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a property deed, articles of
incorporation, or sales agreement)
[see reverse side of this page for signature requirements]
State of Forth Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/npdes-wastewater-penni is

NPOES Dame & Ownership Change
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ApplicanCs Certification:
Wft&-)
I, W— C'-&r le , attest that this application for a
name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that
if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature: W A�7 Date: Y lez I >'t4
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION & MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS:
NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Version 712016

EXECUTION VERSION
ACTION OF THE SOLE MEMBER
IN LIEU OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF
TEX-TECH COATINGS, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
January 17, 2019
The undersigned, being the sole member (the "Sole Member") of Tex -Tech Coatings,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Company"), acting by written consent without
a meeting pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, b Del. C. §18-101, et seq.,
does hereby consent to the adoption of the following resolutions:
Certificate of Formation
RESOLVED, that a copy of the certificate of formation of the Company as filed
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and bearing the file stamp and
certification of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, and attached hereto
as Exhibit A, be inserted into the Minute Book (as defined below) and that the
contents of said certificate are confirmed, accepted, adopted and ratified in all
respects.
Limited Liabilitl+ Company Agreement
RESOLVED, that the Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company
(the "LLC Agreement"), attached hereto as Exhibit B, be, and is hereby approved,
ratified and confirmed in all respects and is effective as of the date hereof:
Appointment of Officers
RESOLVED, that, effective immediately, the following persons be, and the same
hereby are, appointed as officers of the Company to the offices set forth opposite
their respective names, to serve until their respective successors are duly
appointed, and qualified or until their earlier resignation, death or removal from
office:
Name
Office
Peter Manos
President and Secretary
Erica Son
Vice President and Assistant
Secretary
Ciaran Lynch
Chief Executive Officer
John Stankiewicz
Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer
Stephen Judge
Executive Vice President

Authority of Officers
RESOLVED, that, except to the extent Iimited by the Sole Member with respect
to signing authority on the Company's bank accounts, the officers of the
Company are authorized to sign and execute in the name and on behalf of the
Company all applications, contracts, leases and other deeds and documents or
instruments in writing of whatsoever nature that may be required in the ordinary
course of business of the Company and that may be necessary to secure for
operation of the Company's affairs, as well as any governmental permits and
licenses for, and incidental to, the lawful operations of the business of the
Company, and to do such acts and things as such officers deem necessary or
advisable to fulfill such legal requirements as are applicable to the Company and
its business.
Principal Executive Offiee
RESOLVED, that the initial location of the Company's principal executive office
for the transaction of business shall be 5425 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 200, Chevy
Chase, MD 20815.
Minute Book
RESOLVED, that the Company shall maintain as part of its corporate records a
book entitled "Minute Book" (the "Minute Book") which shall include certified
copies of its certificate of formation and LLC Agreement and any amendments
thereto, all minutes and notices of all meetings of the members and committees,
including the number of units present or represented at members' meetings,
actions by written consent of the committees and members and any other records
which the Secretary of the Company deems advisable to be maintained in the
Minute Book.
Unit Certificate
RESOLVED, that the units representing the limited liability company interests of
the Company shall be uncertificated.
Bank Resolutions
RESOLVED, that the President, Chief Executive Officer, Vice President,
Secretary and the Treasurer of the Company, and such other officers as
specifically authorized by any of them or the Sole Member, be, and each of them
hereby is, authorized: (a) to designate one or more banks, money market funds,
mutual funds or other financial institutions as depositories of the funds of the
Company, (b) to open, maintain and close general and special accounts, including,
but not limited to, checking, savings, safety deposit box and any other special
accounts, with any such depositories, (c) to endorse for deposit any checks, drafts
or other evidences of indebtedness made payable to the order of the Company and
to sign on behalf of the Company checks, drafts and other orders obligating the

Company to pay money with respect to any funds standing to the credit of the
Company in such account or accounts, (d) to cause to be deposited, from time to
time in such accounts with any such depository, such funds of the Company as
such officers deem necessary or advisable, and to designate or change the
designation of the officer or officers or agent or agents of the Company
authorized to make such deposits and to endorse checks, drafts and other
instruments for deposit, (e) to designate, change or revoke the designation, from
time to time, of the officer or officers or agent or agents of the Company
authorized to sign or countersign checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of
money issued in the name of the Company against any funds deposited, in any of
such accounts, (f) to authorize the use of facsimile or other electronic signatures
for the signing or countersigning of checks, drafts or other orders for the payment
of money and to enter into such agreements as banks and similar financial
institutions customarily require as a condition for permitting the use of facsimile
or other electronic_ signatures and (g) to make such general and special rules and
regulations with respect to such accounts as they may deem necessary and
advisable and to complete, execute and certify any customary printed blank
signature card forms in order to exercise conveniently the authority granted by
this resolution, and any resolutions printed on such cards are deemed adopted as a
part of this resolution.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Company is authorized to enter into such
arrangements with any financial institution designated by any such officer or
other person authorized above, and that any documentation, including, but not
limited to, the standard form of corporate resolutions required now or in the future
by each such financial institution in connection with such arrangements are
hereby adopted and/or ratified as resolutions of the Sole Member, and the
Secretary or any other officer of the Company is hereby authorized to (a) obtain
the necessary signatures of the officers of the Company on any such
documentation, (b) execute the necessary certifications, including any document
to certify that such resolutions have been duly adopted by the Sole Member and
(c) take such other steps as needed to open such accounts.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that any such depository to which a certified copy of
these resolutions has been delivered by any officer of the Company be, and
hereby is, -authorized and entitled to rely upon such resolutions for all purposes
until it shall have received written notice of the revocation or amendment of these
resolutions adopted by the Sole Member.
Federal Employer Tax Identification Number
RESOLVED, that the officers of the Company be, and each of them hereby is,
empowered and directed to obtain a federal tax identification number.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers of the Company be, and each of them
hereby are, authorized to execute, deliver and file all certificates and documents

and to do all other acts and things necessary or advisable, or convenient and
proper to obtain a federal tax identification number.
Formation Expenses
RESOLVED, that the officers of the Company are hereby authorized and
directed to pay the expenses of formation and organization of the Company and
the expenses incurred in the formation of the Company by the authorized
representative or otherwise.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the officers, authorized representative and agents
of the Company shall be reimbursed for any expenses of formation and
organization of the Company paid personally by such individuals in connection
with the formation of the Company.
Withholding Taxes
RESOLVED, that the officers of the Company be, and hereby are, authorized and
directed to consult with the bookkeeper, auditors and attorneys of the Company in
order to be fully informed as to, and to collect and pay promptly when due, all
withholding taxes for which the Company may now be (or hereafter become)
liable.
Government Filings
RESOLVED, that each of the officers of the Company is authorized to execute
and file, or cause to be filed, with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware
or with such other officer or agency of the State of Delaware or any county or
other governmental entity thereof, such documents as such officer may deem
necessary or appropriate in connection with the organization of the Company or
the initial operation of its business.
Foreign Qualification
RESOLVED, that for the purpose of authorizing the Company to do business in
any state, territory or dependency of the United States or any foreign country in
which it is necessary or expedient for the Company to transact business, the
officers of the Company are hereby authorized to appoint and substitute all
necessary agents or attorneys for service of process, to designate and change the
location of all necessary statutory offices and, if applicable, under the seal of the
Company, to make and file all necessary certificates, reports, powers of attorney
and other instruments as may be required by the laws of such state, territory,
dependency or country to authorize the Company to transact business therein and
whenever it is expedient for the Company to cease doing business therein and
withdraw therefrom, to revoke any appointment of agent or attorney for service
of process and to file such certificates, reports, revocation of appointment or
surrender of authority of the Company to do business in any such state, territory,
dependency or country.

Omnibus Resolutions
RESOLVED, that the officers of the Company may, by virtue of these
resolutions, take any such actions as they deem necessary in order to accomplish
the full intent of the foregoing resolutions.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Officers of the Company are hereby
authorized, directed and empowered to execute all documents and take whatever
action is deemed necessary or advisable, in consultation with counsel, to carry out
and perform the obligations of the Company as set forth in the resolutions set
forth above, and all actions taken by them prior hereto with such purpose are
hereby ratified.
[Signature Page Follows]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Sole Member has executed this Written Consent
effective as of the date first set forth above. Any copy, facsimile, .PDF or other reliable
reproduction of this action may be substituted or used in lieu of the original writing for any and
all purposes for which the original writing could be used, provided that such copy, facsimile,
.PDF or other reproduction be a complete reproduction of the entire original writing.
SOLE MEMBER:
TEX-TECH INDUSTRIES, INC.
Name: Peter Manos
Title: Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Secretary
[Signature Page to Organizational Consent of Tex -Tech Coatings, LLC]

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raDepartment of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Ogden, UT 84201
TEX-TECH COATINGS LLC
PETER MANOS SOLE MBR
5425 WISCONSIN AVE STE 200
CHEVY CHASE MD 208153577
Taxpayer Identification Number: 83-3863502
Form(s)-
Dear Taxpayer:
Thank you for your telephone inquiry of March 15th, 2019.
In reply refer to: 0441881351
Mar 15, 2019 LTR 147C
83-3863502
Your Employer identification Number (EIN) is 83-3863502. Please keep this letter in your
permanent records. Enter your name and your EIN on all business federal tax forms and on
related correspondence.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call our Customer Service Department at
1-800.829-0115 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
If you prefer, you may write to us at the address shown at the top of the first page of this
letter. When you write, please include a telephone number where you may be reached and the
best time to call.
Sincerely,
Ms Graham/s/
1001181326
Customer Service Representative

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Chuck Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, ill
Governor Director Secretary
March 21, 2013
Highland Industries
Attn: Janae Wells
215 Drummond Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG170000
Certificate of Coverage NCG170046
Highland Industries, 215 Drummond Street, Kernersville, NC 27284
Forsyth County
Dear Ms. Wells:
Ron Boone and Lon Snider, of the Winston-Salem Regional Office (WSRO) of the NC Division
of Water Quality (DWQ or the Division), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of
Highland's Kernersville plant on March 21, 2013. Your assistance and cooperation during the
inspection was greatly appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for your records and the
inspection findings are summarized below.
The facility is located at 215 Drummond Street, in Kernersville, Forsyth County, North Carolina,
at approximate coordinates 36.120163 ON,—80.0703340W. According to the current Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SP3), stormwater related to industrial activity is discharged from
stormwater discharge outfalls (SDO) 001 and 002, through Kernersville's storm sewer system, and
into Abbott's Creek, which is currently classified as a Class WS-III (water supply) water located in the
Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin.
Documentation & Monitoring Review
Highland's SP3, documentation, and monitoring activities were reviewed during the inspection.
No deficiencies were noted.
Site Review
The site and SDOs were very clean and well maintained. No issues were noted.
The Division greatly appreciates the time and effort that Highland has obviously invested in
their stormwater management plan. Please continue to keep up the great work.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
Phone, 336-771-50001 FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623.6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ] fytmal y
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer (/ ybi6 Fi d`y

Highland Industries
Attn: Janae Wells
Compliance Evaluation Inspection, NCG170046
3/21/2013, Page 2 of 2
Should you have any questions regarding the permit, this letter, or the inspection, please do
not hesitate to contact Mr. Boone or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
-
W. Corey Basinger
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Region
Division of Water Quality
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
cc: SWP — WSRO
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170046 Effective: 08/01/09 Expiration: 07/31/14 Owner: Highland industries Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Highland Industries Incorporated
County: Forsyth 215 Drummond St
Region: Winston-Salem
Kernersvilie NC 27284
Contact Person: Janae Wells Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0312112013 Entry -Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 10:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Ron Boone 3/� !� 13 Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): -
Lon Snider Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ® Compliant n Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit,NCG170046 Owner -facility: Highland industries Inc
Inspection Date: 03/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter.
Page: 2

Permit: MCG170046 Owner - Facility: Highland Industries Inc
Inspection pate: 03/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ ❑ 0 0
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USG5) map? ■ Cl ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? ®n ❑ D
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ O ❑ Q
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
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Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
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Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
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Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
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Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter_
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
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# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
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# Has the facility evaluated all Illicit (non Stormwater) discharges?
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Comment: Please refer to the attached inspection summary letter.
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NCDE14
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
Ms. Janae Wells
Highland Industries
215 Drummond Street
Kernersville, NC 28284
Subject:
Dear Ms. Wells.
January 27, 2010
Compliance Evaluation inspection
Highland Industries
NTDES Permit r NCG 170046
Forsyth County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On January 13, 2010 a Compliance E�-aluation Inspection was performed by George Smith, of this office. Ms. 3anae
Wells was present for the inspection. The facility located on Drummond Street; Kernersville.
- Records & Reports
All elements of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan were satisfactory.
Monitoring was performed as required per Part II, Section B.. Table 1 - Qualitative Monitoring.
Facility- Site Review
There are two outfalls. Some chemical trucks are unloaded, but no stormwater issues were noted at either outfall.
Self -Monitoring Program
Qualitative semi -monitoring was performed as required at both outfalls.
The monitoring reports can modified using your excel spreadsheet in order to reduce paperwork.
If you have any questions please contact George Smith or. me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Regional Super -visor
cc: 4V-SRO.Files�
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Intemet: www,nmaterquality,org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Af{rm0ve Action Employer
NorthCarolina
Naturally

Permit: NCG170046
SOC:
County: Forsyth
Region: Winston-Safem
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 08/01/09 Expiration: 07/31/14 Owner: Highland Industries Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Highland industries Incorporated
215 Drummond St
Contact Person: Janae Wells
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Title:
Inspection Date: 01113/2010 Entry Time: 10:30 AM
Primary Inspector: George S Smith
Secondary Inspector(s):
Kernersville NC 27284
Phone: [phone]
Certification:
Exit Time: 11:07 AM
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Storm water Discharge COC
Facility Status: ® Compliant n Not Compliant
Question Areas:
in Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page 1

Permit: NCG170046 Owner - Facility: Highland Industries Inc
Inspection pate: 0111312010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection Summary:
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:
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment:
Reason for Visit: Routine
Yes No NA NE
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 21, 2009
Ms..Tanae Wells
Highland Industries
215 Drummond Street
Kernersville, NC 28284
Re: Stormwater Inspection
NCG 170046
Forsyth County
Dear Ms. wens -
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Winston-Salem Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality performed a storm
water inspection o1'Highland Industries on August 19, 2009, This inspection falls under the
provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215-1. Marc Stokes of Ellis office
performed the aforementioned inspection.
Permit
Highland received a Certificate of Coverage (COC), NC:G 170046, under the NPDES
General Permit NCG170000 in 1999, renewed in 2004 and 2009 and will expire in 2014.
The permit is associated with Standard Industrial Classification SIC 22,
Facility
Highland is a manufacturer of air bags, rubber coating and lamination for life vests. The
facility does weaving production, printing and finishing operations.
The facility is approximately 3 acres in size of which approximately 2S is impervious
surface. The plant consists of one major building .housing the production operations of
110000 sq. ft-
All floor drains in the facility discharge to the on -site wastewater facility. No vehicular
maintenance is performed on site. Chemicals used in production are contained within the
facility except for 1 underground storage tank for toluene and 2 toluene reclaimed tanks.
The facility has one compactor, wrhich is covered; and one open top dumpster, covered, for
the plate and frame sludge disposal.
North Carolina Division of Water G4!ality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown Si. Winston-Salem, Nlorth Carolina 27107 011C
Phone [phone] FAX: [phone]t Cusiomer Service: 1.877-623-6748 NoAhCarolina
Internet: wvwncvJaterquality.org
An Equai Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employe-

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Colleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 21, 2009
Ms. Janae Wells
Highland Industries
215 Drummond Street
Kernersville, NC 28284
Re: Storniwater Inspection
NCG 170046
Davidson County
bear Ms. Wells:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Winston-Salem Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality performed a storm
water inspection of Highland Industries on August 19, 2009. 'Phis inspection falls under the
provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. Marc Stokes of this office
performed the aforementioned inspection.
110E-11iit
l;lighland received a Certificate of Coverage (COC), NCG170046, under the N1'DISS
General Permit NCG170000 in 1999, renewed in 2004 and 2009 and will expire in 2014.
The permit is associated Nvith Standard industrial Classification SIC 22_
i, acility
Highland is a manufacturer of pair bags, rubber coating and Lamination for life vests. The
facility does weaving production, printing and finishing operations.
The facility is approximately 3 acres in size of which approximately 2.5 is impervious
surface. The plant consists of one major building housing the production operations of
110000 sq. ft.
All floor drains in the facility discharge to the on -site wastewater facility. No ve11icular
maintenance is performed on site. Chemicals used in production are contained within the
facility except for 1 underground storage tank for toluene and 2 toluene reclaimed tanks.
The facility has one compactor, which is covered, and one open top dumpster, covered, for
the plate and frame sludge disposal.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waughtown St, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] i Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NO -lhCarolina
Internet: mAY.ncwaterqualily.ofg X MI rally
k Equal Opporlunily 1 Affirmative AClion Employer

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Ms. Janae Wells
August 21, 2009
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The facility has two discharge point to the City of Kernersville system. Upon review 110
signs of distressed vegetation were present.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (S11PP)
The SPPP, as prepared and undated, was reviewed and contained all items as listed within
the permit.
Analytical Monitoring
There floes not exist the requirement for analytical monitoring as no vehicular maintenance
is performed on site.
Qualitative Monitoring
Monitoring records were available for review and met the permit requirement.
Em�ioyee 'training
Employee training records were present and reviewed.
This office is appreciative of the cooperative attitude shown by the facility_ If there are any
questions, contact Marc Stokes at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Region
Division of Water Quality
Cc: WSRO files

Permit: NCG170046
SOC:
County: Forsyth
Region: Winston-Salem
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 08/C1/09 Expiration: 07/31/14 Owner: Highland Industries Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Highland Industries Incorporated
215 Drummond St
Contact Person: Janae Wells
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/1912009
Primary Inspector: Marc Stokes
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
Entry Time: 01:00 PM
Kernersville NC 27284
Phone: [phone]
Certification
Exit Time: 02:30 PM
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Compliance Lvaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: R Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCIa170046 Owner- Facility: Highland Industries Inc
inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection Summary:
This facility is compliant with applicable conditions of the Certificat of Coverage
Storrnwater 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 contairnrlent?
# 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:
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment:
Permit and Utltfalls
# 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?
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
August 4, 2004
Paul Risen
Highland Industries
215 Drummond St
Kernersville, NC 27284
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Highland Industries Incorporated
COC Number NCG 170046
Forsyth County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG 170000 the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG 170000
• A copy of a discharge monitoring report form
• 5 copies of the qualitative monitoring report form
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or
local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone], ext. .
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX [phone] Internet: htEp:llh2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater.html
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
July 28, 1999
GARY VOSS
1-11GHLAND INDUSTRIES 1NC.-KERNSVILLE PLANT
215 DRUMMOND STREET
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Dear Permittee:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT ANP NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Highland Industries Inc.-Kernsville Plant
COC Number NCG170046
Forsyth County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG 170000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of general stormwater permit NCG170000
* A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) Certification Form. Completion of this form is required to
certify that you have developed and implemented the SPPP as per the conditions of the permit. This form
must be completed and returned to the Division within 30 days of receipt of this letter.
DO NOT SEND the SPPP with the signed form.
* Five copies of the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit which outlines changes in the permit, key requirements,
and addresses frequently asked questions
* A Certificate of Coverage
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Bill Mills of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 548
Sincerely,
-el/'�l 'yvz 'L1
for Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
Stormwater and General permits Unit Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG170000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG170046
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act. as amended,
HIGHLAND INDUSTRIES INC.-KERNSVILLE PLANT
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
HIGHLAND INDUSTRIES INC.-KERNSVILLE PLANT
215 DRUMMOND STREET
KERNER S V ILLE
FORSYTH COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Abbotts Creek in the Tar - Pamlico River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1. I1, Ill.
IV. V, and VI of General Permit No. NCGI70000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1999.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 28, 1999.
for Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State.of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 5, 1995
Gary Voss
Highland Industries Inc.
215 Drummond Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
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Subject: General Permit No. NCG 170000
Highland Industries Inc.
COC NCG170046
Forsyth County
Dear Gary Voss:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on January 26, 1995, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal
Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required_
If you have any question concerning this permit, please contact MR. BILL MILLS at telephone number
9191733-5083.
Sincerely,
01rg;r,al Signed BY
Coven H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E.
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO, NCG170000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG170046
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIQNAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Highland Industries, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Kernersville Finishing Plant
215 Drummond Street
Kemersville
Forsyth County
to receiving waters designated as Abbotts Creek in the Yadkin - Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG170000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective May 5, 1995.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day May 5, 1995.
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG170000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG170046
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission,
and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Highland Industries
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Highland Industries Incorporated
215 Drummond Street
Kernersville
Forsyth County
to receiving waters designated as Abbotts Creek, a class WS III stream, in the Tar - Pamlico River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts 1, 11, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG 170000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective August 1, 2004.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 1, 2004.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management
Commission