NCG060144_CEI_20220803

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
B.RIAN WRENN
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
EnWronmentat Quality
August 3, 2022
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Attn: James Hodges, Facility Environmental Manager
P.O. Box 718
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
NPDES Stormwater General. Permit NCG060000
Valley Proteins — Wadesboro Division, NCG060144
Anson County
Dear Mr. Hodges:
On May 26, 2022, a site inspection was conducted for the Valley Proteins, Inc. facility located at 656 Little Duncan Road,
Anson County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Mr. Ryan Kirby,
Wastewater Manager and Ms. Melanie Tucker, Environmental Health and Safety Manager were also present during the
inspection and their time and assistance is greatly appreciated. A follow-up inspection of Outfall 1 also occurred on July 28,
2022. Mr. Matt Haynes, Manager of Environmental Affairs for the U.S. Eastern Region, Mr. Hal Davis, Regional Vice
President and Mr. Mike Craumer, General Manager were also present during the inspection and their time and assistance
is greatly appreciated. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater
General Permit NCGO60000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG060144. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of
stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Hurricane Creek, class C waters in the Yadkin River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be compliant with the conditions of the NCG060000 permit. Please
refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations made during the inspection.
Please be advised that violations of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit are subject to a civil penalty
assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff have any questions, comments, or needs
assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please contact me at [phone] or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Senior Specialist
DEMLR
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
ec: Matt Haynes, Manager of Environmental Affairs for the U.S. Eastern Region (via email)
Mike Craumer, General Manager (via email)
DEMLR NPDES Stormwater Permit Laserfiche File
cc: FRO — DEMLR, Stormwater Files
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office 1 225 Green Street. Suite 71.41 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
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Compliance Ins ection Report
Permit: NCG060144 Effective: 07/01/21 Expiration: 06/30/26 Owner: Valley Proteins Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Valley Proteins - Wadesboro Div
County: Anson 656 Little Duncan Rd
PO Box 718
Region: Fayetteville
Wadesboro NC 28170
Contact Person: Matt Haynes Title: District Env. Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/26/2022 Entry Time 09:35AM
Primary Inspector: Melissa A Joyner
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Exit Time: 12:18PM
Phone:
Reason for Inspection; Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Food/Tobacco/Soaps/Cosmetics/Public Warehousing Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG060144 Owner - Faclllty:Valley Proteins Inc
inspection Date: 05/26/2022 Inspection Type . Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Melissa Joyner met with Mr. James Hodges, Environmental Manager, Ms. Melanie Tucker, Environmental Health and Safety
Manager and Mr. Ryan Kirby, Wastewater Manager at the Valley Proteins - Wadesboro Division facility. She was informed
that Valley Proteins, Inc. had been recently bought out by Darling Ingredients and that the Name/Ownership Change form
had been submitted. Melissa reviewed the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP), which appeared orderly. On the
General Location Map, the two creeks located near the facility should be shown/labeled. The Solvent Management Plan
should include the information found in General Permit NCG060000, under B-10.(a) an annually updated and quantified
inventory of solvents present on site during the previous three years. The Analytical and Qualitative Monitoring records were
reviewed. It was recommended that during future facility inspections that inspections of the berms be included. The facility
grounds, including the three outfalls and the Best Management Practices were inspected. Near Outfall 1, there was an
apparent on -site water body, which appeared to have residue on its surface. Issues occurring near Outfall 1 were discussed.
The water draining to this outfall was to be treated by an oillwater separator prior to discharge. Recent rain events had
caused an overflow of water entering the drain so that untreated water had apppeared to impact the apparent water body.
A follow-up inspection of Outfall 1 occurred at the facility on July 28, 2022. Melissa Joyner and Mike Lawyer met with Mr.
Matt Haynes, Manager of Environmental Affairs for U.S. Eastern Region, Mr. Hal Davis, Regional Vice President, Mr. Mike
Craumer, General Manager and Mr. James Hodges, Environmental Manager. It had been determined that the water body
near Outfall 1 was not a true water body, but was water in a ditch that was flowing to a spray field and/or into a wooded area.
At the time of this inspection, additional stabilization had occurred with riprap and seed and mulch, near Outfall 1, on
adjacent side slopes, including the ditch. No residue was observed on the water in the ditch. The facility was deemed to be
in compliance with the conditions of General Permit NCG060000.
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Permit: NCG060144 Owner - Facility:Valley Proteins Inc
Inspection Date: 05/28/2022 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?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? E ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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? N ❑ 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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