NCG020883_INSPECTION REPORT_20200511

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Taylor Clay Products
Attention: Steven Blankenbeker
TPO Box 2128
Salisbury, North Carolina 28145
NORTH CAROLINA
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May 11, 2020
Subject: Compliance Inspection
NPDES Stormwater Certicate of Coverage- NCG020883
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Blamkenbeker:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance. Evaluation Inspection Reports for the
inspections we conducted at the Catawba Clay Mine on May 7, 2020.
The reports should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions,,
concerning these reports, please do not hesitate to contact me at iames.moore(d-)ncdenr.go_v
704-235-2138 or Christopher Graybeal at [e-mail] (704) 235-
2147.
Sincerely,
ja s Moore
ssistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure
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North Caroilna Department of Environmental.Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and land Resources
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020883 Effective: 03/18/16 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner: Taylor Clay Products Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Catawba Clay Mine
County: Catawba Rocky Ford Rd
Region: Mooresville
Newton NC 28658
Contact Person: Steven Blankenbeker Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Take Hwy 10 west of Newton. Take left on Startown Road, right on Rocky Ford Road, Minegate on left after crossing 321.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/07/2020 Entry Time 02:30PM Exit Time: 03:30PM
Primary Inspector: Christopher Graybeal Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: E Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020883 Owner - Facility: Taylor Clay Products Inc
Inspection Date: 05/07/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Stormwater basin and outfall was observed and compliant. Continue to operate and maintain the stormwater basin according
to the permitted requirements.
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