NCGNE0614_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20090806

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. John Blackford
PreGel America
4450 Fortune Ave NW
Concord, NC 28027
Dear Mr, Blackford:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 6, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: No -Exposure Certification NCGNE0614
PreGel America
4450 Fortune Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027
Cabarrus County
The Division has reviewed your submittal of the No -Exposure Certification form for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater
Permitting. Based on your submittal of the signed certification of no exposure at the above referenced facility, the site
visit of June 30, 2009, by Ms. Marcia Allocco of this Office, and your photo documentation of the covered general waste
dumpster today, the Division is granting your conditional exclusion from permitting as provided for under 40 CFR
126.22(g), which is incorporated by reference in North Carolina regulations.
Please note that by our acceptance of your no -exposure certification, you are obligated to maintain no -exposure
conditions at your facility. If conditions change such that your facility can no longer qualify for a no -exposure
exclusion, you are obligated to immediately obtain NPDES permit coverage for your stormwater discharge.
Otherwise, the discharge becomes subject to enforcement as an un-permitted discharge. Your conditional no -
exposure exclusion expires in five years (August 6, 2014). At that time you must re -certify with the Division, or
obtain NPDES permit coverage for any stormwater discharges from your facility.
Your conditional exclusion from permitting does not affect your.facility's legal requirements to obtain environmental
permits that may be required under other federal, state, or local regulations or ordinances.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Marcia Allocco at [phone], or at
[e-mail]. ca
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cc: Sarah Young, Stormwater Permitting Unit No- Exposure Files Mr. Hugh Scott, City oncord
Fran McPherson -Budget Office
Mooresville Regional Office One
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 NorthQ folina
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 ���t��lR� i��
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Division of water ouaiity
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor
Mr. John Blackford
PreGel America
4450 Fortune Ave NW
Concord, NC 28027
Dear Mr, Blackford:
Director
August 6, 2009
Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: No -Exposure Certification NCGNE0614'
PreGel America
4450 Fortune Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027
Cabarrus County
The Division has reviewed your submittal of the No -Exposure Certification form for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater
Permitting. Based on your submittal of the signed certification of no exposure at the above referenced facility, the site
visit of June 30, 2009, by Ms. Marcia Alfccco of this Office, and your photo documentation of the covered general waste
dumpster today, the Division is granting your conditional exclusion from permitting as -provided for under 40 CFR
126.22(g), which is incorporated by reference in North Carolina regulations.
Please note that by our acceptance of your no -exposure certification, you are obligated to maintain no -exposure
conditions at your facility, If conditions change such that your facility can no longer qualify for a no -exposure
exclusion, you are obligated to immediately obtain NPDES permit coverage for your stormwater discharge.
Otherwise, the discharge becomes subject to enforcement as an un-permitted discharge. Your conditional no -
exposure exclusion expires in five years (August 6, 2014), At that time you must re -certify with the Division, or
obtain NPDES permit coverage for any stormwater discharges from your facility.
Your conditional exclusion from permitting does not affect your facility's legal requirements to obtain environmental
permits that may be required under other federal, state, or local regulations or ordinances.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Marcia Aiocco at [phone], or at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Sarah Young, Stormwater Permitting Unit No- Exposure Files Mr. Hugh Scott, City of Concord
Fran McPherson -Budget Office
Mooresville Regional Office 011c
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite301 Mooresville, NC 28115 NorthCv: o1iina
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Natll1 *t `1 J
Internet: www ncwaterquality.org

No Exposure Certification Questions
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Inspection Date:
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No Exposure Certification Questions
If you answer "Yes" to any of these questions the facility is not eligible for No Exposure (or for question #10
might not be eligible)
Yes
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1. Does the facility/site use, store, or clean industrial machinery or equipment and are those areas,
where residuals from using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment remain exposed to
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stormwater?
2. Is there any evidence of materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spills or
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leaks?
3. Is there any evidence of materials, residuals, or products from past industrial activity (past sources of
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contamination that have remained on site which could cause a condition of exposure)?
4. Are any materials or final products (including improperly maintained material handling equipment,
transformers, cooling towers, and air compressors) exposed to precipitation during material handling,
loading/unloading, or transporting activities, now or in the foreseeable future? [The containers, racks,
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and other transport platforms (e.g., wooden pallets) used for the storage or conveyance of these
final products can also be stored outside, providing the containers, racks, and platforms are
pollutant -free].
5. Are any materials or products contained in open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels,
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tanks, and similar containers exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable future?
6. Are any materials or products exposed to precipitation handled or stored on roads or railways owned
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or maintained by the discharger?
7. Is any waste material (except waste in covered, non -leaking containers, e.g., dumpsters) exposed to
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now or in the foreseeable future?
8. Is there application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted) exposed to
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precipitation, now or in the foreseeable future?
9. Is there particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stackslvents of otherwise .
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i.e., under an air quality control permit, exposed to precipitation?
10. Does the facility have an Emissions permit with the Division of Air Quality? What pollutants does it
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cover?
11. Is the storage area secured to prevent unauthorized entrances?
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12. Are drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers exposed to precipitation labeled, tightly sealed, in
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good condition, free of leaks and any deterioration, and properly stored?
13. Are materials stored in original containers with original labels?
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14. Are incompatible materials stored separately?
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15. Do drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers exposed to precipitation meet DOT specifications,
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including compatibility?
16. If empty containers that previously contained materials are exposed to precipitation are they
properly stored (i.e., closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation from accumulating on top of
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the drums around the bung)?
17. For facilities or sites with exterior ASTs and drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers stored
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outside, has the facility been free of any releases in the past 3 years?
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No Exposure Certification Questions
Ifyou answer "No" to any of these guestions the facility is not eligible for No Exposure
Yes
No
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18. Are exterior ASTs physically separated from and not associated with vehicle maintenance?
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19. Are piping, flanges, valves, pumps or other equipment exposed to precipitation free of any evidence
of leaks and spills?
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20. Are exterior ASTs and piping exposed to precipitation protected from traffic lanes to minimize
exposure?
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21. Are exterior AST coatings free of signs of bubbled, cracked, damaged, or weathered coating?
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22. Are exterior ASTs or piping/supports free of rust, pits or deterioration or evidence of leaks?
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23. Are exterior AST leak detection systems operating properly?
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24. Are exterior AST capacity indicating equipment operating properly?
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25. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? Is secondary containment free of any
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks?
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26. Is exterior AST secondary containment enclosure free of accumulated water?
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27. Are exterior AST secondary containment drain valves maintained locked shut?
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28. Are drain logs being maintained for aii exterior AST secondary containment?
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29. Are spill kits available and adequate?
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30. For facilities or sites with exterior ASTs and drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers stored
outside, has the facility developed and implemented an SPCC plan, an inspection and maintenance
program, material handling procedures, and site specific loading and unloading procedures?
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31. For facilities or sites with ASTs and drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers stored outside, has
the facility developed and implemented an employee training program addressing spill prevention control
and countermeasures, inspection and maintenance, material handling procedures, and site specific
loading and unloading procedures?
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Comments:
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Allocco, Marcia
From: John Blackford [e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:50 AM
To: Allocco, Marcia
Subject: FW: Picture of dumpster cover
Attachments: 0731091518.jpg
Marcia,
Attached is a picture of the new cover we had installed permanently on our dumpster, hopefully this will address any concerns you
had. The cover is kept closed except when actually dumping trash, and the opened only enough to do that.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
John
John Blackford
Facilities Maintenance Manager
PreGei AMERICA, Inc.
4450 Fortune Avenue NW
Concord, NC 28027
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: 866 977 3435
Email: i.Blackford(a,,,pre¢.elamerica.com
Web site: www.prcgelamerica.com
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION for Exclusion
NCGNE0000
NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for exclusion from a Stormwater Permit
based on NO EXPOSURE:
Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notice that your facility does not require permit
authorization for its stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity in the State of North
Carolina because it qualifies for a no exposure exclusion. A condition of no exposure at an industrial
facility means all industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter (with some
exceptions) to prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff_
Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to: material handling equipment or activities,
industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste
products. Material handling activities include the storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or
conveyance of any raw material, intermediate product, final product or waste product. A storm resistant
shelter is not required for the following industrial materials and activities: drums, barrels, tanks, and
similar containers that are tightly sealed, provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak.
"Sealed" means banded or otherwise secured and with locked or non -operational taps or valves;
adequately maintained vehicles used in material handling; and final products, other than products that
would be mobilized in stormwater discharges (e.g., rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each tacLiLg qualifying for the no exposure exclusion.
In addition, the exclusion from NPDES permitting is available on a facility -wide basis only not for
individual outfalls. if any industrial activities or materials are, or will be, exposed to precipitation, the
facility is not eligible for the no exposure exclusion. By signing and submitting this No Exposure
Certification form, you certify that a condition of no exposure exists at this facility or site and are
obligated to comply with the terms and conditions of 40 CFR 122.26(g).
You must re -apply for the No Exposure Exclusion once every five (5) years.
For questions, please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area. (See page 5)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all certification correspondence will be mailed):
Name PreGel America
Contact
Street Address
City
Telephone No.
John Blackford
une Ave
Concord
State NC ZIP Code 28027
704 707-0300 Fax: [phone]
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Facility Contact
Street Address
City
County
Telephone No.
PreGel America
John Blackford
4450 Fortune Ave NW
Concord State NC ZIP Code 28027
704 707-030
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3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). Take Exit 55 from z -85 southbound,
left on Hwy 73, rt onto International Dr, turn rt on Fortune Rd
(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on it should be included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands? ❑ Yes O No
5) Is this a Federal facility? ❑ Yes 29 No
6) Latitude 3 5- 2 4- 41N Longitude 8 0- 3 8- 5 8 W (deg., min., seconds)
7) This NPDES No Exposure Exclusion application applies to which of the following:
N New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin 0 9 / 01 / 2 0 0 9
o Existing Date operation began
❑ Renewal of existing No Exposure Certification Certification No.: NCGNE
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater Permit? ❑ Yes N No
If yes, what is the NPDES Permit Number?
9) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 2 0 6 4
10) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility:
Production of dry powdered premixes for ice cream, frozen
desserts, pastries, confections, etc.
11) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
99 No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
Exposure Checklists (12. - 14.)
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable
future? (Please check either "Yes" or "No.") If you answer "Yes" to any of these items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where ❑ Yes ® No
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment remain
and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spills/leaks
❑ Yes
IJ No
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity
❑ Yes
® No
d. Material handling equipment (except adequately maintained vehicles)
❑ Yes
9 No
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities
❑ Yes
l; No
f. Materials or products stored outdoors (except final products intended for outside
❑ Yes
I9 No
use [e.g., new cars] where exposure to stormwater does not result in the discharge
of pollutants)
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g. Materials contained in open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels, tanks,
❑ Yes ® No
and similar containers
h. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained by
❑ Yes l5 No
the discharger
i. Waste material (except waste in covered, non -leaking containers [e.g., dumpsters])
❑ Yes In No
]. Application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted)
❑ Yes IN No
k. Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents not
❑ Yes ® No
otherwise regulated (i.e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
I. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored
❑ Yes ® No
(i.e., not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs, as well as drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers
❑ Yes IN No
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3) years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs): If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Are exterior ASTs or piping free of rust, damaged or weathered coating, pits, or 29 Yes ❑ No
deterioration, or evidence of leaks?
b. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? If so, is it free of any ® Yes ❑ No
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, and are drain valves maintained locked shut?
14) Secondary Containment: If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
a. Is secondary containment provided for single above ground storage containers ® Yes o No
(including drums, barrels, etc.) with a capacity of more than 660-gallons?
b. Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored ® Yes ❑ No
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,320-
gallons?
c. Is secondary containment provided for any amount of Title III Section 313 N Yes ❑ No
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority
chemicals?
d. Is secondary containment provided for any amount of hazardous substances? ® Yes ❑ No
e. Are release valves on all secondary containment structures locked? ® Yes 0 No
15) Hazardous Waste:
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a. Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? ❑ Yes ® No
b. Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg, of hazardous waste 0 Yes m No
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
c. Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste ❑ Yes P9 No
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
16) Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of "no
exposure" and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
I certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of stormwater contaminated by exposure to industrial activities
or materials from the industrial facility or site identified in this document (except as allowed under 40 CFR 122.26(g)(2)).
I understand that I am obligated to submit a no exposure certification form once every five (5) years to the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality and, if requested, to the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) into
which the facility discharges (where applicable). I understand that I must allow the !North Carolina Division of Water
Quality, or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local MS4, to perform inspections to confirm the condition of no
exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon request.
In the event that the site no longer qualifies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that I must obtain coverage under
an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of stormwater from the facility. Additionally, I certify under penalty
of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based
on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate and complete. I am aware
that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and
belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: John Blackford
Title: Facility Maintenance Manager
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Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the
NCDENR Regional Office prior to issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for
compliance with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office may also
inspect your facility at any time in the future for compliance with the No Exposure Exclusion.
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Managementj Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10.000).
There is currently no fee for a No Exposure Exclusion.
Final Checklist
This application should include the following items:
® This completed application and all supporting documentation.
® A map with the location of the facility clearly marked.
❑ If this is a renewal, indicated current NCGNE number in Question 7.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of a No Exposure Exclusion.
For questions, please contact the DWO Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office .....- [phone]
Fayetteville Office ... [phone]
Mooresville Office ... [phone]
Raleigh Office ........ [phone]
Washington Office ...[phone]
Wilmington Office ... [phone]
Winston-Salem ...... [phone]
Central Office .........[phone]
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Stormwater Permitting Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
RE: NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION
Dear Sir/Madame:
Enclosed with this letter you will find a completed and signed "NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION for Exclu-
sion from NPDES Storm Water Permitting" NPDES Form NCGNE0000 for the PreGel America Plant lo-
cated in the International Business Park at 4450 Fortune Ave. NW, Concord, NC 28027.
If you have any questions relating to this form, please contact either John Blackford our Facility's Main-
tenance Manager [phone]E370 or our environmental consultant, Dr. Charles Green at (336) 765-
0742.
Sincerely yours,
9CA- C.°
John Blackford
Facility Maintenance Manager
Enclosures: Completed form NCGNE0000
Map to the Facility
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