NCG100242_Inspection_20200217

2 14 5 Suttle Avenue
STORMCharlotte, NC 28208
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Facility Name: Sam Auto Salvage Inspection # : 48909
Contact: Osama Gebrail, Owner Permit #: NCGl00242
Inspector: Ron Eubanks Receiving Stream: Irwin
Inspection Date: 02/17/2020 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 11:00 am SIC #:
SUMMARY JL
Facility Description: Sam Auto Salvage is located on approximately 2.95 acres of property at 2711 Wilkinson Boulevard
in Charlotte. The property is used for car salvage and used parts activities.
File Review/History: Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) has performed previous inspections at
Sam Auto Salvage on January 15, 2015, April 14, 2016, and May 24, 2018. Notices of Violation were issued to Sam Auto
Salvage on January 20, 2015 for an illicit discharge of motor oil into a stormwater drain and June 12, 2018 for an illicit
connection to the stormwater drainage system.
E
ction Summary: Sam Auto Salvage was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water
ion Control Ordinance during the recent inspection. Please refer to the report for comments and recommendations
he inspection.
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
No
Stormwater runoff drains by sheet flow and discharges into
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
three (3) catch basin inlets on the property. The stormwater
drainage system appeared to be in good condition; no
significant stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Erosion issues
No
There were no significant stormwater erosion issues observed
on the property.
Structural stormwater BMPs
Recommendation
Absorbent booms have been placed around the catch basin
inlets to filter oil and other pollutants in the stormwater runoff
from the property. It is recommended that the absorbent
booms be routinely checked and replaced as needed. The
used absorbent booms should be disposed of properly.
Illicit discharges/connections
No
There were no illicit discharges or connections observed on
the property during the inspection.
Above ground storage tank(s), and
No
There are several aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) located
any associated venting — list size and
on the property which include: (1) 275-gallon used oil AST,
contents
(1) 275-gallon used antifreeze AST, and (1) 275-gallon used
fuel AST. The ASTs are located underneath a structural
canopy. No significant stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Underground storage tank(s) - fill port
N/A
area; list tank sizes & contents
Outdoor material storage area(s)
No
Salvaged vehicles are stored outdoors on the property. Since
the outdoor storage area is uncovered, the automotive fluids
should be properly drained prior to storing the salvaged
vehicles on the property. No significant stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Outdoor processing area(s)
N/A
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Loading/unloading area(s)
No
The loading/unloading areas appeared to be in good
condition; no significant stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
No
Salvaged vehicles are temporarily stored on the property; no
maintenance, washing, storage, etc.
vehicles are fueled or washed on the property.
Oil/water separator and/or
N/A
pretreatment
Waste storage/disposal area -
Recommendation
There is one (1) municipal waste dumpster and one (1) scrap
dumpsters, scrap metal bins, etc.
metal recycling dumpster located on the property. Both
dumpsters appeared to be in good condition; however, the
scrap metal dumpster was uncovered. It is recommended
that the scrap metal dumpster be covered to prevent
stormwater accumulation.
Food service area(s)
N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Used parts are stored on the property inside the warehouse
building. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Indoor processing area(s)
No
The automotive fluids are drained in a maintenance area
located inside the warehouse building. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Floor drains
No
There were no floor drains observed inside the warehouse
building.
Spill response equipment
No
Absorbent materials and booms are located inside the
warehouse building to contain and clean up spills and leaks
on the property.
Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments
Does the facility have a stormwater
pollution prevention plan?
No
Sam Auto Salvage has not prepared and implemented a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). A SPPP is
required for facilities covered under General Stormwater
Permit NCG100000.
General location (USGS) map
No
Narrative description of practices
No
Detailed site map
No
List of significant spills (past 3 years)
Yes
Facility staff indicated that no significant spills have occurred
on the property during the past 3 years.
Non-stormwater discharge evaluation
of outfall(s)
No
Feasibility study
No
All necessary secondary
containment provided
Yes
Collected water evaluated and
documented prior to release
N/A
BMP Summary
No
Spill prevention and response plan
No
Preventative maintenance and good
housekeeping plan
No
Facility provides and documents
employee training
No
List of responsible parties
Yes
Reviewed and updated annually
No
Stormwater facility inspection
program conducted semi-annually
No
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
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Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted
semi-annually
No
Conduct and document semi-annual qualitative monitoring as
required by General Stormwater Permit NCG100000.
Analytical monitoring conducted
semi-annually
No
Conduct and document semi-annual analytical monitoring as
required by General Stormwater Permit NCG100000.
Analytical monitoring from vehicle
maintenance
N/A
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
Yes
Sam Auto Salvage received Certificate of Coverage
coverage onsite
NCG100242 on September 20, 2017.
All outfalls observed
Yes
Stormwater runoff from the property drains into three (3) catch
basin inlets, which are the outfalls for the site. Absorbent
booms have been placed around the catch basin inlets to
filter oil and other pollutants in the stormwater runoff. No
significant stormwater pollution issues were observed at the
outfalls.
Number of Outfalls Observed
3
Representative outfall status
N/A
documented by NCDWQ
Annual no -exposure self
N/A
re -certification documented
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