NCG030430_Inspection Report_20210225

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAELS.REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
Blue Ridge Metals Corporation
Attention: Larry Freeman
180 Mills Gap Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 25, 2021
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Blue Ridge Metals Corporation
Permit: NCG030000
Certificate of Coverage: NCG030430
Henderson County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Freeman:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection I conducted at the subject facility on February 24, 2021.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email
at [e-mail].
Since
Isaiah Reed, EI, CPSWQ, MS4 ECI
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 1 2090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG030430 Effective: 11/01/18 Expiration: 05/31/21 Owner: Blue Ridge Metals Corporation
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Blue Ridge Metals Corporation
County: Henderson 180 Mills Gap Rd
Region: Asheville
Fletcher NC 28732
Contact Person: Larry Freeman Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/24/2021
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: Phone:
Entry Time 02:50PM Exit Time: 04:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Metal Fabrication Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG030430 Owner- Facility: Blue Ridge Metals Corporation
Inspection Date: 02/24/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On February 24, 2021 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Carol Morgan on site. During the inspection, the
following items were noted.
1) The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was found to be incomplete and not correctly maintained. The permittee is
directed to review and revise the Stromwater Pollution Prevention Plan as outlined in the NCG030000 General Permit.
2) Totes were observed being stored without required secondary containment The permittee shall evaluate all liquids storage
on site and provide secondary containment as outlined in the NCG030000 General Permit.
3) Monitoring data showed recent monitoring results outside the benchmark range for pH and Zinc. The permittee is directed
to review all historical monitoring data and determine the current Tier Response status that the facility is operating under.
Please give the above items your immediate attention.
This facility will be re -inspected on or after April 13, 2021. If the above items have not been addressed, further action will be
taken.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG030430 Owner -Facility: Blue Ridge Metals Corporation
Inspection Date: 02124/2021 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?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ N ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was found to be incomplete
and not maintained at the
time of the inspection.
Qualitative Monitorina
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Please send a scanned copy of the Qualitative Monitoring data
Analytical Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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 outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment:
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