NCG200468_Inspection_20200127

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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S.REGAN ,.
secretary
S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
January 27, 2020
Horton Iron & Metal Company
Attn:John Horton
2216 Hwy 421 North
Wilmington, NC 28402
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG200000
Certificate of Coverage NCG200468
Horton Iron & Metal Hwy 421N
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Horton:
On January 23, 2020, Brian Lambe from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection for Horton Iron &
Metal located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
The following observations were noted during the DEMLR inspection (please see the attached
addendum for additional information about your permit):
1)Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly
implemented.
Yes ■ No ❑
2)Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ■ No❑
3)Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ■ No❑
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during this inspection. Please be advised that violations
of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit may be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to
$25,000.00 per day for each violation. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with
understanding any aspect of your permit, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Sams or me at
[phone] or [e-mail]
Sincerel
,
W
an Lambe
nvironmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
D_E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy.Mineral and Land Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington,North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215
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NCG200468
Horton Iron&Metal
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Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
cc: WiROFiles—Land Quality
Central Files—Laserfiche
John Horton ([e-mail])

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG200468 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Horton Iron&Metal Company
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Horton Iron &Metal Company-Hwy 421 N
County: New Hanover 2216 Hwy 421 N
Region: Wilmington
Wilmington INC 28402
Contact Person: John J Horton Title: President Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/23/2020 Entry e: 01:OOPM Exit Time: 02:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Brian P Lambe Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wholesale Trade of Metal Waste and Scrap Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG200468 Owner-Facility:Horton Iron&Metal Company
Inspection Date: 01/23/2020 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
THe facilty was inspected on 1/23/2020 by Brian Lambe. Met with owner and discussed permitting requirements.
The SPPP was revised this year by IEC, Industrial Environmental Consultants, LLC. The SPPP was very well prepared and
thorough.The inspector urged the owner to read and know the$PPP. Training of employees is needed,ensure to document
training sessions(safety meetings).
The site did need some clean up of containers. Containers must be labeled with contents. Prevent rain water from trash
cans by having holes in botttoms.
Soil is very sandy and infiltrates very quickly. The sampling point is in the front. Road contaminants may be affecting
sampling results.We discussed if the sampling point should be moved to represent the back of the porperty better, but the
general gradient does flow to the front corner.
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permit: NCG200468 Owner-Facility:Horton Iron&Metal Company
Inspection Date: 01/23/2020 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 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? N ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all oulfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status,is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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