NCG200467_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20100108

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
Mr. Gary Wang
Fortress Metals, Inc.
PO Box 21289
Durham, North Carolina 27703
January 8, 2010
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
MAR 1
Subject: General Permit No. NCG200000
Fortress Metals (Durham), Inc.
CDC NCG200467
Dear Mr. Wang: Durham County
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on December 03, 2009, 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 October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
By issuance of this Certificate of Coverage, your previous permit (NPDES General Permit No
NCC150001) is hereby rescinded, effective immediately.
Per the requirements of the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rule, all stormwater drainage to stream
buffers, from portions of this site that have been constructed afterjuly 22, 1997, must be discharged
through a correctly designed level spreader or another device that meets diffuse flow requirements per
15A NCAC 26 .0233. Diffuse flow requirements are described in Chapter 8 of the North Carolina
Stormwater BMP Manual available at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/bmp_forms.htm.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality 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 Water Quality 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.
i- If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Cory Larsen at [phone]
or corv.larsenfa ncdenr oov.
Sincerely,
\: ORIGINAL SIGNED By
- KEN PICKLE
forColeen H. Sullins
cc: Raleigh Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 1��One t
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERNIIT NO. NCG200000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No NCG200467
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,
FORTRESS METALS, INC.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
FORTRESS METALS (DURHAM), INC
217 S Holman Street
Durham, NC
Durham County
to receiving waters designated as Goose Creek, a class WS-IV; NSW waterbody in the Neuse
River Basin, in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, fl, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG200000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 12, 2010.
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This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day, February 12, 2010.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
for Coleen H. Sullins., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

LOCATION MAP:
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Fortress Metals (Durham), Inc.
Fortress Metals, Inc.
Fortress Metals (Durham), Inc.
Lab tude: 350 50' 03" N
Longitude: 780 53' 15" W
County: Durham
Receiving Stream: Goose Cred,
Stream Class: WSAV; NSW
Sub -basin: 03-0+01 (Meuse Rive' Bann)
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
March 22, 2010
Mr. Gary Wang
Fortress Metals, Inc.
P.O. Box 21289
Durham, NC 27703
Natural Resources
Subject: Stormwater Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG130001 and NCG2004671
Fortress Metals, Inc.
Durham County
Dear Mr Wang:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On March 12, 2010, Cheng Zhang of the Raleigh Regional Office (PRO) conducted a
Stormwater Compliance Evaluation Inspection at Fortress Metals. Your assistance was greatly
appreciated. The inspection report is attached. Findings during the inspection were as follows:
Certificate of Coverage (COC) No. NCG130001 ofNPDES general permit
NCG130000 and COC No. NCG200267 of NPDES general permit NCG200000 were
issued to Fortress Metals (Durham), Inc. to discharge stormwater runoff to the'State
waters.
2. The facility has developed a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). A review
of the plan indicated that it covered all components required by the general permit.
Please be reminded that the plan is required to be reviewed or updated annually, and
the annual plan review/update should be documented.
3. Asa result of a recent change of owner of the facility, anew COC was issued in
February 2010. The facility will conduct the first semi-annual qualitative and
analytical monitoring before the end of June.
4. Both stormwater outfalls were observed during the inspection and were in good
condition. Considerable amount of oil was observed in stormwater puddles and
dirt ground. Please consider taking appropriate actions to correct this. Please
submit a copy of the above mentioned analytical monitoring report to RRO
when it is conducted.
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Fortress Metals. Inc.
—Permit No.N G13000I and NCG200467
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
5. Since the main business activity at the facility is metal scrapping, you may consider
requesting rescission of NCG 130001, which covers non-metal recycling business. If
You decide to do so, please send written rescission request to:
Sarah Young
Wetland and Stormwater Branch
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the findings, please contact
Cheng Zhang at 919-791-4200 (or email: cheng.zhang cr ncdenr.gov).
Sincerely,
C—h y--Q.4 A
Cheng Zhang
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Form
cc: Central Files
RRO S WP files

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG200467 Effective: 02/12/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Fortress Metals Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Fortress Metals Inc. (Durham)
County: Durham 227 S Holman St
Region: Raleigh
Durham NC 27702
Contact Person: Gang Wang Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03/12/2010 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 10:45 AM
Primary Inspector: Cheng Zhang Phone:[phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wholesale Trade of Metal Waste and Scrap Stormwater
Discharge CDC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant O Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Storm Water .
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG200467 Owner - Facility: Fortress Metals Inc
Inspection Date: 03/12/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: Permittee received COC in February 2010, will have employee training
later this year.
Qualitative Monitoring
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Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
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Comment: Permittee received COC in February 2010, will conduct monitoring before
end of June.
Analytical Monitoring
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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: Permittee received COC in February 2010, will conduct monitoring before
end of June. Vehicle maintennance is not done on site.
Permit and Outfalls
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# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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