NCG080797_DWR Follow Up to DEMLR on NOV_20220120

Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Davidson, Landon
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 11:37 AM
To: Aiken, Stan E
Cc: Georgoulias, Bethany; Laverty, Brett
Subject: FW: [External] RE: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
Attachments: Mountain Energy storm drain diagram.pdf, IMG_1505.JPG
Sta n,
We are still having compliance issues (i.e., sheen) with this facility. Is it possible for DEMLR to assist through the SW
permit which I feel does address this very topic?
L
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor —Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4680 office
828 230 4057 mobile
Landon. Davidson (a)ncdenr.aov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
NC DEQ Permit Directory
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From: Laverty, Brett
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 11:27 AM
To: Kevin Kusmirek <[e-mail]>; Scott Cook <[e-mail]>
Cc: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>; Aiken, Stan E <[e-mail]>; Moyle, Kristin
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
Kevi n,
You will need to respond to both Kristin (Division of Waste Management) and I (Division of Water Resources) until this
issue is resolved. The Notice of Violation from the Division of Water Resources requires you to provide weekly status
updates until the release has been abated. Furthermore, your stormwater permit requires a 24-hour notification (Part H)
to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources for releases that cause sheen on surface waters (regardless of
volume). I would advise you to reach out to Regional Supervisor Stan Aiken.
Just to ensure we're on the same page I've attached a site diagram showing the stormwater drain and the location of
the pipe that was discharging free product on December 29t". In talking with Scott Cook this morning, the consultants
did camera the warehouse pipe last Friday. If I understood correctly the warehouse pipe splits into two pipes that
extend underneath the warehouse. One of the pipes may be plugged with concrete but the status of other is uncertain. I
want to point out that a 2007 site inspection indicated a second floor drain somewhere on the east -side of the

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warehouse. I understand the camera inspection report may be available today. Can you provide an update once you've
had a chance to review?
Also attached is a photo from yesterday showing the sheen in the stormwater drain. It appears the expandable plug is
still in place but may not be seated properly. You may want to have Mountain Environmental check the seal on the
expandable plug. Can you update me on whether the absorbent booms have been changed out recently?
Brett Laverty
Brett Laverty
Hydrogeologist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
828 296 4500 office
email: brett.laverty cDncdenr.gov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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From: Kevin Kusmirek[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 6:19 PM
To: Laverty, Brett <[e-mail]>; Scott Cook <[e-mail]>
Subject: Fwd: [External] RE: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
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Hi Brett,
I'm forwarding this email on to you, but I assumed Kristin was taking this over, which is why you weren't
copied.
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From: Kevin Kusmirek<[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 9:35 AM
To: Moyle, Kristin; Scott Cook
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
Hi Kristin,
There did not appear to be any evidence that what was spilled inside the warehouse, led to a release to the storm drain.
However, we put a camera down the drains and did find that there was some oil that was sitting in the storm drain
piping outside of the warehouse. The drums inside the warehouse were removed and disposed of, and the spills were
cleaned up. Additionally, the storm drain was flushed out to capture the remaining oil in the line and the line was then
re -capped. The booms at the river discharge point were also replaced. We will re -check the status at the end of the
week or early next week.

Regards,
Kevin J. Kusmirek
Environmental Director
Petro Services, Inc.
Management Company for
First Coast Energy, L.L.P., Southeast Energy L.L.C., and Southeast Bulk L.L.C.
Office: 904-596-3242
Cell: 904-955-0399
From: Moyle, Kristin <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 9:14 AM
To: Kevin Kusmirek <[e-mail]>; Scott Cook <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] RE: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
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Hi Kevin and Scott,
I am the incident manager for the UST Section. Do you have an update on this spill release for me? Any remediation
take place at the source area?
Thank you, Kristin
From: LaFond, Caroline <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 2:31 PM
To: Moyle, Kristin <[e-mail]>
Subject: Fwd: [External] RE: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
FYI An update to the previous email.
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From: Laverty, Brett <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 1:31:33 PM
To: Kevin Kusmirek <[e-mail]>; Scott Cook <[e-mail]>
Cc: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>; Aiken, Stan E <[e-mail]>; LaFond, Caroline
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
Thankyou
Brett Laverty
Hydrogeologist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
828 296 4500 office
email: brett.laverty(cancdenr.gov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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From: Kevin Kusmirek [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:40 PM
To: Scott Cook <[e-mail]>; Laverty, Brett <[e-mail]>
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Subject: [External] RE: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
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Hi Brett,
I also have a representative from an environmental consulting group (Sierrra Piedmont) set to be onsite tomorrow as
well.
Kevin J. Kusmirek
Environmental Director
Petro Services, Inc.
Management Company for
First Coast Energy, L.L.P., Southeast Energy L.L.C., and Southeast Bulk L.L.C.
Office: 904-596-3242
Cell: 904-955-0399
From: Scott Cook <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 11:52 AM
To: Laverty, Brett <[e-mail]>
Cc: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>; Kevin Kusmirek <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
Brett,
Brett,
I have been onsite this week to check the booms and outfall and have not witnessed any sheen. We have Mountain
Environmental scheduled for tomorrow to camera the pipe and work at our warehouse, I will be there .
Kevin's email is [e-mail] and I have copied him.
If we can provide additional information, please let me know.
Thanks
Scott
From: Laverty, Brett <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 11:45 AM
To: Scott Cook <[e-mail]>
Cc: Davidson, Landon <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
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Scott,
I'm checking in after the issuance of the Notice of Violation (NOV). As you are aware, the NOV contains some action
items that will not wait for the 30-day response.
More specifically, I need to know if someone is maintaining the booms and checking the river and the stormwater outfall
for petroleum sheen on a frequent basis. I would also appreciate any updates on your plans to investigate and abate the
source. Please provide an email for your environmental compliance manager in Florida (Kevin).
Thank you in advance for your assistance. You can also reach me at [phone].
Brett Laverty
Brett Laverty
Hydrogeologist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
828 296 4500 office
email: brett.lavertya-ncdenr.gov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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From: Laverty, Brett
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2022 9:19 AM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Davidson, Landon ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>
Subject: Mountain Energy Home Heat Notice of Violation
Scott,
Attached is a Notice of Violation for the petroleum release on December 29, 2021. Please pay close attention to the
required response and corrective action section. Let me know if you have any questions. I can also be reached at (828)
296-4681 (office) and [phone] (cell).
Brett Laverty
Brett Laverty
Hydrogeologist — Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
828 296 4500 office
email: brett.lavertya-ncdenr.gov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
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