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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG080426_Cargo Transporters SWPPP_20221201Chandler, Jeffrey A From: Khan, Zahid Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2022 1:31 PM To: Chandler, Jeffrey A Cc: Eplin, Jerry W Subject: FW: [External] Cargo Transporters SWPPP Attachments: Cargo Transporters SWPPP-Nov 2022.pdf Please add in Laserfiche. Thanks From: David Hanley <david.hanley@hanleyenvironmental.com> Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2022 1:24 PM To: Khan, Zahid <zahid.khan@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Meredith Priestley <Meredith.Priestley@CTManagementlnc.com> Subject: [External] Cargo Transporters SWPPP CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to Report Spam. Mr. Khan, Please find attached a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for the Cargo Transporters, Inc. facility at 3382 N Oxford Street, Claremont, North Carolina (NPDES Certificate of Coverage: NCG080426). This is being submitted as requested in your August 29, 2022 Compliance Evaluation Inspection letter. Please don't hesitate to contact Meredith Priestley or me if you would like to discuss this report. Thank you, David Hanley, PE Hanley Environmental, PLLC Charlotte, North Carolina Office: (704) 317-6970 1 Mobile: (269) 377-0666 11hManley /IEnvironmental Engineering & Consulting 11hHan1ey 1 ■ Environmental Engineering & Consulting November 28, 2022 Mr. Zahid S. Khan, CPM, CPESC, CPSWQ Regional Engineer North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Zahid.Khan@ncdenr.gov Subject: Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 3382 N Oxford Street Claremont, North Carolina 28610 NPDES Certificate of Coverage: NCG080426 Hanley Environmental Project Number: PJ22030 Mr. Khan: Hanley Environmental, PLLC 323 Manning Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28209 NC Engineering License P-2407 T: (704) 317-6970 www.hanleyenvironmental.com Hanley Environmental, PLLC is pleased to provide the enclosed Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the above referenced facility on behalf of Cargo Transporters, Inc. This SWPPP is being provided as requested in your letter to Cargo Transporters, Inc. dated August 29, 2022. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions regarding this report. Sincerely, 'I? Nick Hotzelt, PE David Hanley, PE Project Engineer Principal Engineer cc: Meredith O. Priestley, Cargo Transporters, Inc. STORMWATER POLLUTION AND PREVENTION PLAN Cargo Transporters, Inc. 3382 North Oxford Street Claremont, North Carolina 28610 NPDES Certificate of Coverage: NCG080426 Hanley Environmental Project Number: PJ22030 November 28, 2022 Prepared for: Cargo Transporters, Inc. Post Office Box 1085 Claremont, North Carolina 28610 Hanley Environmental, PLLC 323 Manning Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28209 NC Engineering License P-2407 T: (704) 317-6970 www.hanleyenvironmental.com ' C A R Off'` SEA- 24 ti �. 111hi-lanley 1 ■ Environmental Engineering & Consulting Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 1IkHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS i 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 2.0 FACILITY DESCRIPTION AND CONTACT INFORMATION 2 2.1 Facility Information 2 2.2 Contact Information/Responsible Parties 2 2.3 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team 3 2.4 Site Description and Narrative of Industrial Processes 4 2.4.1 Aboveground Storage Tank Fuel Tank Farm 5 2.4.2 Gasoline Fueling Area 6 2.4.3 Truck Washing and Body Shop 6 2.4.4 Truck Maintenance 6 2.4.5 Emergency Generators 7 2.4.6 Outdoors Storage Areas 7 2.4.7 Electrical Transformers 8 2.4.8 Dust or Particulate Generating and Control Processes 8 2.4.9 Waste Disposal 8 2.5 General Location Map 8 2.6 Site Map 9 3.0 POTENTIAL POLLUTANT SOURCES 11 3.1 Potential Pollutants Associated with Industrial Activity 11 3.2 Feasibility Study 12 4.0 EVALUATION OF STORMWATER OUTFALLS 13 5.0 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES 14 5.1 Stormwater BMP Summary 14 5.1.1 Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Areas 15 5.1.2 Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Areas 16 5.1.3 Vehicle Refueling 16 5.1.4 Loading and Unloading Operations 17 5.1.5 Outdoor Storage Areas 18 5.1.6 Off -Site Remote Fueling 18 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 1IkHanley IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 5.1.7 Locomotive Sanding 18 5.2 Secondary Containment Plan 18 5.2.1 Summary Table of Tanks and Stored Materials Equipped with Secondary Containment Systems 19 5.2.2 Manually Activated Valves or Other Similar Devices 20 5.2.3 Accumulated Stormwater Release Commitment and Records 20 5.3 Spill Prevention and Response Procedures 21 5.3.1 Areas for Potential Spills 21 5.3.2 Facility Personnel Responsible for Implementing SPRPs 22 5.3.3 Spill Response Materials and Locations 23 5.3.4 Procedures for Proper Cleanup and Disposal 23 5.3.5 List of Significant Spills 26 5.4 Solvent Management Plan 26 5.5 Representative Outfall Status 27 6.0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM 28 6.1 Good Housekeeping 28 6.2 Preventative Maintenance 28 6.3 Spill Prevention and Response Procedures 29 6.4 Erosion and Sediment Control 29 6.5 Employee Training 29 6.6 Inspections and Records 30 6.7 Monitoring 30 6.7.1 Qualitative Monitoring of Stormwater Discharges 31 6.7.2 Analytical Monitoring of Stormwater Discharges 31 6.8 Disposal Plan for Spent Lubricants and Fuels 32 7.0 SWPPP CERTIFICATION 33 8.0 SWPPP REVIEW, UPDATE, AND MODIFICATIONS 34 9.0 SWPPP AVAILABILITY 34 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. List of Tables Table 2.3 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team Table 2.6 Outfall Information Table 3.1 Potential Pollutants Associated with Industrial Activity Table 5.2.1 Potential Releases and Prevention Controls Table 5.3.2 Emergency Contact Information Table 5.3.4 Spill Notification Contact List List of Figures Figure 1 General Location Map Figure 2 Site Map - Site Features Figure 3 Site Map - Drainage Areas List of Appendices Appendix A NPDES General Permit No. NCG080000 Appendix B SWPPP Minimum Requirements Checklist Appendix C Annual Review Record Appendix D Inspection Forms Appendix E NCDEQ Qualitative Monitoring Reports Appendix F Annual Summary Data Monitoring Report 1I1kHanley OF Environmental Engineering & Consulting Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan IIkHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 1.0 INTRODUCTION This Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed by Hanley Environmental, PLLC on behalf of Cargo Transporters, Inc. for the facility located 3382 North Oxford Street, Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina (the site). This facility is authorized to discharge stormwater to receiving waters under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. NCG080000 Certificate of Coverage No. NCG080426. This SWPPP has been developed to satisfy Part B of the NPDES General Permit. The General Permit is included as Appendix A and a checklist of minimum requirements for the SWPPP under Part B of the NPDES General Permit is included as Appendix B. This plan was initially developed using information provided by Cargo Transporters, Inc., observations made during site reconnaissance performed on October 6, 2022, and information from previous facility SWPPPs prepared by Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (April 13, 1999) and Blue Ridge Environmental Services, Inc. (January 9, 2012). The SWPPP provides a comprehensive site -specific plan that details measures and practices to reduce stormwater pollution and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site. The SWPPP will be updated whenever there is a change in the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of the facility that significantly affects the potential for stormwater pollution. 1 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 1I1kHanley OF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 2.0 FACILITY DESCRIPTION AND CONTACT INFORMATION 2.1 Facility Information Facility Name: Location: NPDES ID: Coverage Effective Date General Permit Expiration: Primary Industry Activity: Site Coordinates (center): Cargo Transporters, Inc. Claremont Facility 3382 North Oxford Street Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina 28610 NCG080000 Certificate of Coverage No. NCG080426 December 4, 2009 June 30, 2026 Motor Freight Transportation & Warehousing SIC Code - 4213 - Trucking, except local NAICS Code - 484121 - General Freight Trucking Latitude: 35.72910278 N Longitude: 81.15426667 W (Obtained from Google Earth) Receiving Water: Mull Creek Mull Creek is not identified as an impaired receiving water per the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and does not have an established Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). 2.2 Contact Information/Responsible Parties Facility Operator(s): Cargo Transporters, Inc. Address: 3382 North Oxford Street Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina 28610 Mailing Address: Post Office Box 850 Claremont, North Carolina 28610 Telephone Number: 828-459-3200 Facility Owner(s): Same as Facility Operator K Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. SWPPP Contact(s): Primary SWPPP Contact Name Telephone Number: Email Address: Backup SWPPP Contact Name: Telephone Number: Email Address: Key Employee Contact Name: Telephone Number: Email Address: Key Employee Contact Name: Telephone Number: Email Address: 1I1kHanley IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting Shawn Brown, Vice President of Safety 828-459-3407 Shawn.brown@cargotransporters.com Jerry Sigmon, Jr., Chief Operating Officer 828-459-3206 jerry.sigmonjr@cargotransporters.com Corey Shook, Body Shop Manager 828-459-3255 corey.shook@cargotransporters.com Meredith Priestley, VP & General Counsel 828-459-3406 meredith.priestley@cargotransporters.com 2.3 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team This stormwater pollution prevention team is responsible for overseeing implementation of this SWPPP including implementing and maintaining control measures and taking corrective action when required. Each team member should have access to the SWPPP and other relevant documents. Members of the Stormwater pollution prevention team include the following personnel. 3 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 1I1kHanley IF Environmental Engineed ng& Cojnsulung Table Stormwater PollutionPrevention Name Title Contact Role Information Shawn Brown Vice President 828-459-3407 • Overall management of permit. of Safety • Regulatory reporting of spills. • Management of facility operations. • Administration of SWPPP. • Maintain training records. • Management and documentation of sampling. • Emergency coordinator. • Spill response management. • Corrective action management. Jerry Sigmon, Jr Chief Operating 828-459-3206 • Secondary Emergency Coordinator. Officer • Management of facility operations. • Administration of SWPPP. • Spill response management. • Corrective action management. Corey Shook Body Shop 828-459-3255 • Storm drain outfall and facility Manager inspections. • Collect required sampling • Management of preventative maintenance activities/housekeeping. • Spill response management Corrective action implementation Meredith VP & General 828-459-3406 • Management of preventative Priestley Counsel maintenance activities/housekeeping. • Spill response management • Corrective action implementation 2.4 Site Description and Narrative of Industrial Processes Operations at the facility include parking for trucks and semi -trailers, truck maintenance, truck washing, fueling, and administrative/office operations. The following sections describe the industrial processes at the site including storage practices, loading and unloading activities, outdoor process areas, dust particulate generating and control processes, and waste disposal practices. ki Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan likHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. OF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 2.4.1 Aboveground Storage Tank Fuel Tank Farm Fueling activities are primarily conducted near the aboveground storage tank (AST) Fuel Tank Farm located in the south-central portion of the site. The AST Fuel Tank Farm consists of two 15,000-gallon diesel ASTs, one 10,000-gallon diesel AST, one 10,000-gallon new oil AST, and one 6,000-gallon used oil AST. The ASTs are located within a secondary concrete containment structure that has a single manual drain valve that is kept in the locked position. The drain valve is located within the concrete sump in the secondary containment structure and is plumbed through subgrade piping to a drop box which drains to Outfall 2. In the event of a release, a submersible pump in the concrete sump transfers the liquid to a 6,500-gallon holding tank where it will be properly characterized and disposed of. A diesel dispenser is located within a paved containment with perimeter berms located east of the Fuel Tank Farm. The fueling area has a collection drain which is plumbed through the subgrade to the sump located within the secondary containment structure. In addition, a spill kit is present at the dispenser to contain accidental discharges. The fueling area is covered with an awning. Diesel and new and used oil are pumped through subgrade lines from the Fuel Tank Farm to the maintenance shop. A former 1,500-gallon kerosene AST is located near the Fuel Tank Farm but is currently out -of -service. Additionally, approximately eight totes of diesel exhaust fluid are stored within the secondary containment structure. Although unlikely, controlled releases from the AST Fuel Tank Farm would flow laterally to the east and south and discharge at Outfall 2. The AST Fuel Tank Farm loading area is located west of the AST Fuel Tank Farm, topographically upgradient of the ASTs. The loading area has a fill box with ports that connect to aboveground piping that are used to fill the ASTs. The loading area consists of a concrete pad with paved berm whose outfall is a concrete drain channel that slopes east into the AST secondary containment structure. Additionally, the aboveground piping is located above the concrete drain channel which provides secondary containment. Therefore, discharges that occur during loading/unloading activities would typically be captured by the AST Fuel Tank Farm secondary containment. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 2.4.2 Gasoline Fueling Area 1I1kHanley 11 Environmental Engineering & Consulting A gasoline fueling area is located near the forklift storage building on the western portion of the site, north of the maintenance shop. The gasoline fueling area has a 500-gallon double - walled gasoline AST situated on asphalt and a fuel dispenser mounted on a concrete pad surrounded by asphalt pavement. Bollards surround the tank and dispenser to prevent impact damage from vehicles. The gasoline tank is loaded on an as -needed basis through a hose from the delivery truck which parks adjacent to the AST. Discharges near the gasoline fueling area would flow southwest toward a stormwater drain that leads to Outfall 1. 2.4.3 Truck Washing and Body Shop Truck washing and body shop activities are within the building in the southwestern portion of the site. Several 55-gallon drums and 275-gallon totes of cleaning/washing detergents are located within and around the exterior of the two truck wash bays. Drums and totes are delivered to the site by box truck or tractor trailers. The materials are unloaded and moved by forklift or drum dolly to various locations around the wash bays and body shop. Wash water from the trucks is contained by the sloped pavements and curbing of the wash bay and is gravity fed via floor drains to an oil -water separator (OWS) that consists of four compartments. Water from the first compartment of the OWS is recycled to the wash bay to reduce potable water use. The OWS discharges to an approximately 6,500-gallon poly tank located along the southern boundary. The poly tank has a high-level pump that discharges to the municipal wastewater system. Body shop activities consist of minor cosmetic repair and painting. Products stored in the body shop include various paints, solvents, glues, cleaners, etc. in containers typically 5-gallon or less. Truck washing and body shop activities are completed indoors. In general, outdoor process areas are limited to material storage along the exterior of the building. A spill from around the truck wash bays/body shop would flow south towards Outfall 3. 2.4.4 Truck Maintenance Truck maintenance activities are conducted in the maintenance shop located on the western portion of the site. An approximately 270-gallon motor oil AST is located in the maintenance 1.1 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan IIkHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting shop. The AST has secondary containment and is located along the east wall. The oil AST is filled with new motor oil from the larger oil AST in the Fuel Tank Farm and used as needed in the maintenance shop. Two diesel fuel dispensers are located in the building. Fuel nozzles are stored with drip pans beneath the holders. Several 55-gallon drums of non -oil products including antifreeze, diesel exhaust fluid, windshield wiper fluid, and other products are present in the maintenance shop. Drums are delivered to the site by box truck or tractor trailers. The materials are unloaded and moved by forklift or drum dolly to various locations around the maintenance shop. Floor drains located in the maintenance shop drain to an approximately 500-gallon below grade OWS located south of the body shop. The 500-gallon OWS discharges to the truck washing/body shop OWS. Maintenance activities are completed indoors. In general, outdoor process areas are limited to material storage along the exterior of the building. 2.4.5 Emergency Generators An emergency generator equipped with an approximately 125-gallon diesel belly tank serves the operations building located north of the AST Fuel Tank Farm. The diesel tank is constructed of steel and double walled. The diesel generator is loaded on an as -needed basis through a hose from the delivery truck parked adjacent to the generator. Uncontrolled releases from the diesel generator tank would flow laterally to the south toward a stormwater drain that discharges to Outfall 2. A natural-gas powered generator supplies the administrative building. 2.4.6 Outdoors Storage Areas The Cargo Transporters facility utilizes a covered outdoor storage area attached to the east side of the maintenance shop which is primarily for used tire storage. Other areas of the site utilized for outdoor storage includes east of the forklift storage building which is used for scrap parts and south of the AST loading area which is used for miscellaneous parts and equipment storage. 7 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan IIkHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 2.4.7 Electrical Transformers The Cargo Transporters facility includes a pad -mounted transformer with an oil capacity greater than 55 gallons located in the eastern portion of the site that is related to the municipal lift station. Maintenance and cleanup of releases from the transformer are generally the responsibility of Duke Energy. The oil -containing electrical transformer is discussed in this plan because it is located on the facility property. A spill from the transformer would likely pool radially from the transformer pad and infiltrate into soil. Several pole -mounted transformers with oil capacities less than 55 gallons are also located at the site. The transformers are owned and maintained by Duke Energy. 2.4.8 Dust or Particulate Generating and Control Processes Dust or particulate generating processes include light cosmetic and painting activities inside the body shop. Dust or particulate generating activities are conducted indoors to limit the potential for stormwater impacts. Majority of the parking and roadways on site are paved to minimize dust generation. The southeastern portion of the tractor parking area is covered with gravel and is properly maintained through regular grading to keep the lot smooth and level to minimize dust generation. 2.4.9 Waste Disposal General solid waste is stored outdoors in commercial dumpsters located on paved surfaces. A waste dumpster is located near the body shop and a scrap metal dumpster is staged near the maintenance building. The dumpsters are not covered from precipitation. The waste dumpsters are serviced by contracted vendors on an as -needed basis. 2.5 General Location Map The Cargo Transporters facility is comprised of three parcels of land (Catawba County Parcel IDs 376209065876, 376205171665, and 375212966535) totaling approximately 54.29 acres at 3350, 3382, and 3390 North Oxford Street, Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina (site). A topographic site location map is included as Figure 1. Parcel ID 375212966535 is improved with an approximately 6,300 square foot (sq ft) administrative building and parking area. Parcel ID 376209065876 consists of an approximately 19,900 sq ft operations building, LZ Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan IIkHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting an approximately 12,500 sq ft maintenance shop, an approximately 9,400 sq ft body shop and truck wash building, storage structures, and fueling areas. Parcel ID 376205171665 includes paved employee and tractor trailer parking lots and a stormwater detention pond. Mull Creek boarders the site to the east. A site map of the facility features is included in Figure 2. The surrounding area generally consists of single-family residential land. The site drainage generally slopes to the south and east towards outfalls that discharge to Mull Creek (Figure 3). The southwestern portion of the site slopes towards North Oxford Street. The receptor of stormwater runoff from the site is Mull Creek which borders the site to the east. Mill Creek flows into Lyle Creek located approximately 4,800 feet to the northeast. The North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) classified Mull Creek as a Water Supply IV (WS-IV). NCDWR defines WS-IV as waters used as sources of water supply for drinking, culinary, or food processing purposes where a WS-I, II or III classification is not feasible. These waters are also protected for Class C uses such as aquatic life propagation, survival and maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary contact recreation, and agriculture. WS-IV waters are generally in moderately to highly developed watersheds or Protected Areas. Mull Creek is not identified as an impaired receiving water per NCDEQ and does not have an established Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). 2.6 Site Map The site map for this facility is included as Figures 2 and 3. The site maps show the location of the site buildings, site topography, approximate stormwater flow directions, material storage areas, drainage structures, outfall drainage areas, parking lots, and other impervious areas. Generally, runoff at the site drains to the south and east and is controlled by surface topography and stormwater features such as concrete, vegetative, and riprap swales, underground piping, intake and discharge culverts, the stormwater detention pond, and other features. Drainage features ultimately discharge to five stormwater outfalls, identified as Outfall 1 through Outfall 5. A portion of stormwater runoff is expected to infiltrate pervious surfaces at the site, or travel as sheet flow from areas outside the developed E Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan likHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. OF Environmental Engineering & Consulting industrial portion of the site toward low-lying areas. Outfalls and stormwater features are presented on Figure 3. Outfall locations (including latitude/longitude), acreage, and percentage of impervious area are summarized below. Outfall Location Latitude Longitude Approx. Approx. Percentage Number Total Impervious of Area Area Impervious (Acres) (Acres) Area Outfall 1 West of 35.727209 -81.158070 3.13 1.82 58% Administration Building Outfall2 Southeast 35.727062 -81.152304 11.67 9.69 83% Corner of Site at Mull Creek Outfall 3 South of Body 35.727352 -81.156446 2.50 2.10 84% Shop/Truck Wash Station Outfall4 Northeast 35.730377 -81.152232 15.79 12.79 81% Portion of Property near Stormwater Pond Outfall5 East-Central 35.728582 -81.152665 2.63 2.63 100% Portion of Site East of Tractor Parking Outfall 1 discharges from a culvert to a riprap swale that transports stormwater south toward Montclair Drive. Outfalls 2 discharges directly into Mull Creek through an approximately 3-foot diameter corrugated pipe. Outfall 3 discharges to a riprap swale that transports stormwater flow east toward Mull Creek. Outfall 4 discharges to a wooded area northeast of the site through a concrete subsurface conduit that originates in the stormwater detention pond. Outfall 5 discharges from a concrete Swale to a riprap Swale that transports stormwater east to wooded land toward Mull Creek. 10 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 3.0 POTENTIAL POLLUTANT SOURCES 1I1kHanley 1 ■ Environmental Engineering & Consulting This section describes areas at the facility where industrial materials or activities are exposed to stormwater, or from which authorized non-stormwater discharges originate. For each outfall area and source of pollutant, pollutants of concerns are identified. This section also evaluates the feasibility of implementing practices to eliminate or reduce stormwater pollution. 3.1 Potential Pollutants Associated with Industrial Activity Outfall Source of Pollutant Pollutant of Concern Outfall 1 Maintenance shop, Suspended solids; oil; fuel; tire administrative building, wear; miscellaneous material gasoline fueling area from outdoor storage including metal scraps, dust, and chips Outfall 2 AST Fuel Tank Farm, Miscellaneous material from emergency generator, tractor outdoor storage including parking metal scraps, dust, and chips; suspended solids; fuel; oil; tire wear Outfall 3 Body shop, wash bays, light Oil and grease from vehicle vehicle parking operations; washing detergents; Miscellaneous material from outdoor storage including metal scraps, dust, and chips; Outfall 4 Trailer parking, light vehicle Oil and grease from vehicle parking operations; miscellaneous material from tailer storage including metal scraps, dust, and chips; suspended solids; tire wear Outfall 5 Tractor parking Miscellaneous material from tractor storage including metal scraps, dust, and chips; suspended solids; oil and grease from vehicle operations; tire wear 11 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan likHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. OF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 3.2 Feasibility Study As required by the NPDES General Permit, the technical and economic feasibility of changing the methods of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure of material processes to precipitation and run-on flows was evaluated. Facility operations are conducted primarily indoors. Outdoor operations include parking, material storage, fuel loading/unloading and vehicle refueling. When possible, materials should be stored indoors or beneath a covering. Based on limited indoor storage capacity, limited scrap materials and cleaning detergents are stored outdoors. Construction of additional storage buildings or storage structures are not economically feasible at this time. The facility may evaluate construction of an awning for the gasoline fueling station and extending the outdoor covered area near the maintenance shop to reduce the potential for stormwater pollution associated with activities in these areas. Reducing runoff rate and flow velocity of stormwater is likely to result in the collection and carry of fewer pollutants in the flowing water. Runoff rate and flow velocity can be reduced by reducing runoff volume, increasing pervious surfaces, installing vegetated channels, and installing check dams and/or riprap, or adding stormwater detention structures. Several of these methods have been utilized at the site including a stormwater detention pond, check dams, and riprap. The potential for adding additional detention ponds, reducing impervious surfaces, or additional riprap is not technically feasible at this time. To reduce the potential for pollutants to discharge with stormwater from the site, manufactured treatment devices may be considered. Treatment devices are pre -fabricated stormwater treatment structures utilizing settling, filtration, absorptive/adsorptive materials, vortex separation, and/or other appropriate technology to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff. Based on the BMPs implemented at the facility including the facility inspection program, preventative maintenance, and spill prevention and response procedures, the use of manufactured treatment devices is not warranted at this time. 12 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 1I1kHanley IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 4.0 EVALUATION OF STORMWATER OUTFALLS Cargo Transporters certifies that the site stormwater discharge outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges. The Non-Stormwater Discharge Evaluation and Certification will be recertified on an annual basis (Appendix Q. If non-stormwater discharges are observed, Cargo Transporters will identify the source and record whether the discharge is permitted by rule or a different permit. The environmental significance of the non-stormwater discharge will be evaluated and documented in Appendix C. 13 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan IIkHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. OF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 5.0 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES The installation and implementation of best management practices (BMPs) is based on the assessment of the potential for sources to contribute significant quantities of pollutants to stormwater discharges and on data collected through monitoring of stormwater discharges. As required by the NPDES General Permit, this BMP summary shall be reviewed and updated annually. 5.1 Stormwater BMP Summary The development of stormwater BMPs involves four steps: • Formation of a team of qualified facility personnel who will be responsible for preparing and updating the BMP document and assisting the facility manager in its implementation; • Assessment of potential storm water pollution sources; • Selection and implementation of appropriate management practices and controls; and, Periodic evaluation of the ability of the plan to prevent storm water pollution and to comply with the terms and conditions of the BMP document. Stormwater BMPs are used to treat or limit pollutants and other negative effects of stormwater runoff in order to meet permit requirements. Two major categories of BMPs include structural and non-structural. Structural BMPs refer to physical structures designed to eliminate pollutants from stormwater runoff, reduce downstream erosion, provide floor control, and promote groundwater recharge. Structural BMPs at the site include a stormwater detention pond and riprap swales and buffers. Non-structural BMPs focus on management of pollutants at the source by minimizing exposure to runoff. When properly developed and implemented, non-structural BMPs can be effective in minimizing potential stormwater pollution and can reduce the need for structural BMPs. Non-structural BMPs were developed for areas and operations that have the highest potential for stormwater pollution including vehicle and equipment cleaning areas, vehicle and equipment maintenance areas, vehicle refueling, loading and unloading operations, and 14 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 11ki-lanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting outdoor storage areas. Off -site remote fueling and locomotive sanding are mentioned under BMPs as required by the General Permit, however, off -site remote fueling and locomotive sanding are not applicable to this facility. 5.1.1 Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Areas BMPs to prevent or minimize contamination of the stormwater runoff from areas used for vehicle and equipment cleaning were developed and implemented at the facility. Vehicle and equipment washing occurs in two covered wash bays located in the south-central portion of the site. The wash bays have trench/floor drains that collect wash water and discharge to an oil/water separator located south of the wash bay stations. The oil/water separator is comprised of four compartments; water from the first compartment is recycled through the wash water to limit the potable water intake. The oil/water separator discharges to an approximately 6,500-gallon poly tank located along the southern site boundary. The poly tank discharges to the municipal wastewater system after a certain volume of liquid accumulates. In addition to the BMPs described above, the following BMPs are also in place at the site: • Wash vehicles and equipment only in the designed wash bay areas. • Properly handle and store cleaning drums and totes. • Perform routine inspections of tanks, drums, totes, and equipment to identify leaks, deterioration, and/or damage. • Monitor the oil/water separator effluent and compartment tanks for signs of breakthrough or abnormal operation. • Train employees in proper vehicle and equipment washing and water management practices. • Detergents used outdoors shall be biodegradable and the pH adjusted to be in the range of 6 to 9 Standard Units (SU). The point source discharge of vehicle and equipment wash waters, including tank cleaning operations, are not authorized underthe NPDES permit and must be discharged to a sanitary sewer in accordance with applicable industrial wastewater pretreatment operations. 15 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan j11►lianley Cargo Transporters, Inc. OF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 5.1.2 Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Areas Vehicle and equipment maintenance is performed primarily in the maintenance shop, with light cosmetic work conducted at the body shop. A covered outdoor storage area is attached to the east side of the maintenance shop which is primarily for used tire storage. Floor drains located in the maintenance shop drain to an approximately 500-gallon below grade OWS located south of the body shop. The 500-gallon OWS discharges to the truck washing/body shop OWS. Maintenance activities are completed indoors. The following BMPs have been implemented for vehicle maintenance. • Never discharge cleaning solutions used for engines or parts into the storm drain or parking lot. Do not wash or rinse parts outdoors. • Maintenance activities are conducted by trained personnel. • Monitor the oil/water separator effluent for signs of breakthrough or abnormal operation. • Routinely inspect vehicles and equipment, including tanks/pipes/hoses, for signs of leaks, deterioration, or damage. • Store oil and other chemical products properly with secure lids. Store products indoors when possible. • Spill kit materials are routine inspected and restocked as needed. 5.1.3 Vehicle Refueling BMPs prevent fuel and oil from entering the storm drain system as a result of fueling vehicles at the site. Fueling activities are conducted at the gasoline fueling station near the Fork Lift Maintenance Shed, at the AST Fuel Tank Farm in the central portion of the site, and within the maintenance shop. Refueling at the AST Fuel Tank Farm has secondary containment provided by a drain system that collects spilt fuel and transports the fuel to the AST Fuel Tank Farm secondary containment concrete sump. BMPs for refueling include the following: • Inspect the fueling area prior to refueling for signs or leaks or discharges. • Inspect the dispensing system for signs of leaks or damage. 16 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan IikHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting • Fueling areas are equipped with spill kit materials. Spill kit materials are routine inspected and restocked as needed. • Fueling activities are conducted by authorized, trained personnel. Personnel must remain with the vehicle while refueling activities occur. Contractors responsible for refueling trucks must follow all BMPs and safety procedures. 5.1.4 Loading and Unloading Operations The ASTs are typically filled on a daily basis by an off -site vendor. Product is delivered from a delivery truck to the tanks via hose connection. The AST Fuel Tank Farm loading area is located west of the AST Fuel Tank Farm, topographically upgradient of the ASTs. The loading area has a fill box with ports that connect to aboveground piping that are used to fill the ASTs. The loading area consists of a concrete pad with paved berm whose outfall is a concrete drain channel that slopes east into the AST secondary containment structure. Therefore, discharges that occur during loading/unloading activities would typically be captured by the AST Fuel Tank Farm secondary containment. The gasoline tank is loaded on an as -needed basis through a hose from the delivery truck to the AST. Discharges near the gasoline fueling area would flow southwest toward a stormwater drain that leads to Outfall 3. Drums and totes are delivered to the site by tractor trailer or box trucks and unloaded by forklifts. The drums/totes are then moved manually or by forklift for storage prior to use. Chock blocks are placed under at least two wheels to secure the delivery vehicle in place during unloading of materials. Readily available spill kit materials are located in the general vicinity of unloading activities. Cargo Transporters personnel are made aware of all oil unloading and delivery activities. A copy of the loading/unloading procedures should be posted at all locations where vehicle loading/unloading occurs. Truck loading and unloading activities meet the minimum requirements and regulations established by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. 17 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. SA.S Outdoor Storage Areas 111►Hanley 11 Environmental Engineering & Consulting Outdoor storage areas are located near the forklift storage building and to the south of the AST fueling area. The following BMPs have been put in place to minimize the potential for stormwater impacts. • All materials should be stored indoors whenever possible. If materials must be stored outdoors, they should be stored beneath a covering. Remove scrap waste materials promptly. • Close and seal each container securely. Frequently inspect containers for signs of leaks, deterioration, or damage. • Vehicle parts and products stored outdoors should be covered, degreased, and/or drained of fluids prior to storage. • Outdoor storage areas are to be swept regularly to remove fines and debris that have accumulated in the area. 5.1.6 Off -Site Remote Fueling The Cargo Transporters facility does not conduct remote fueling or maintenance at off -site locations. 5.1.7 Locomotive Sanding Locomotive sanding is not applicable to the Cargo Transporters facility. S.2 Secondary Containment Plan Secondary containment is required for bulk storage of liquid materials including petroleum products; storage in any amount of water priority chemicals listed in Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA); and storage of hazardous substances in any amount. In addition to the SWPPP, Cargo Transporters created a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan that is implemented at the facility. IN Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 1I1kHanley IF Environmental Engineering & Con suIting 5.2.1 Summary Table of Tanks and Stored Materials Equipped with Secondary Containment Systems .. Source Location Type of Total Direction of Secondary Failure Capacity Uncontrolle Containment (gallons) d Flow Control Diesel AST (x2) Fuel Tank Farm Tank overfill, fitting leak, seam failure, spills during 15,000 Lateral/east and south Secondary concrete containment structure with Diesel AST 10,000 New oil AST 10,000 Used oil AST 6,000 refueling manual drain valve, high fluid 275-gallon Fitting leak, Up to Diesel Exhaust seam failure, 2,200 alarm float Fluid Tote puncture/spill switch, and while moving submersible pump. Gasoline AST Forklift Tank overfill, 500 Lateral/southw Double -walled Storage fitting leak, est toward tank Building seam failure, stormwater spills during drop inlet refueling Motor oil AST Maintenance Tank overfill, 270 Lateral/to Double -wall Shop fitting leak, maintenance tank; steel seam failure shop floor secondary drains containment; floor drain collection system to OWS Diesel Operations Tank overfill, 125 Lateral/south Double -walled Generator Building fitting leak, toward tank seam failure stormwater drop inlet Electrical East Portion Overfill, fitting Unknown, Lateral/radially Spill Kit Transformer of Site Near leak, seam >55 around Materials. (not operated or Municipal failure transformer Responsibility maintained by Lift Station pad and of transformer facility) infiltrate into owner. soil 19 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 11ki-lanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineed ng& Consulung MorMTotential Table Releaseand Prevention Controls Various Body Shop Fitting leak, <50 Lateral/to Spill kit automotive seam failure, body shop materials. fluids including puncture/spill floor oils, grease, while moving paints, glues, cleaners, etc. 55-gal drum and Wash Fitting leak, Up to 880 Lateral/toward Spill kit 275-gal tote of Bays/Body seam failure, drains in wash materials. Floor truck cleaning Shop puncture/spill bays or south drain collection detergent while moving toward Outfall system within 3 wash bays to OWS. 55-gal drum and Maintenance Fitting leak, Up to 660 Lateral/south Spill kit 275-gal tote of Shop seam failure, towards materials. truck cleaning Outdoor puncture/spill Outfall 3 detergent Storage while moving 5.2.2 Manually Activated Valves or Other Similar Devices Cargo Transporters utilize a manually operated valve in the AST secondary containment structure. The valve shall remain closed while not in use and may be opened to release stormwater following an inspection of the accumulated fluid. The inspection should be documented as discussed in Section 5.2.3. 5.2.3 Accumulated Stormwater Release Commitment and Records Prior to discharge of accumulated stormwater, a sample will be collected in a clear container for visual observation including color, foam, staining, visible sheens, etc. The information related to the accumulated stormwater release including name, date/time, description of stormwater accumulation observations, and quantity will be documented and shall be maintained for up to five years. If visual observation determines the accumulated stormwater may be impacted, the source of contamination will be determined and corrected to prevent future impacts. Cargo Transporters personnel commit to prevent the release of accumulated contaminated stormwater. 20 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan IIkHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 5.3 Spill Prevention and Response Procedures The Spill Prevention and Response Procedures (SPRP) identify hazardous material storage areas, identifies a list of trained facility personnel responsible for implementing the SPRPs (including signed and dated acknowledgment to accept responsibilities), spill response materials and locations, written procedures for proper cleanup and disposal of spilled materials, and a list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred during the previous three years. In addition, Cargo Transporters implemented a SPCC Plan at the facility, prepared by Hanley Environmental and dated November 2022. 5.3.1 Areas for Potential Spills An evaluation of the facility was conducted to identify areas where potential spills could result in stormwater pollution. The following areas and potential pollutants were identified. AST Fuel Tank Farm - Gasoline, diesel, oil, and diesel exhaust fluid have the potential to enter stormwater during loading/unloading and refueling activities. Gasoline Fueling Area - Gasoline from loading/unloading and refueling activities have the potential to enter stormwater if a spill occurs. Truck Washing Area - Cleaners and detergents stored around the wash area have the potential of entering stormwater if not properly stored and handled. Chemical and Oil Storage in Maintenance Shop - chemicals and oil stored inside the maintenance shop has the potential to contribute to stormwater pollution if not stored and handled properly. Outdoor Storage Areas - Raw materials stored on pavement near the forklift storage building and AST loading area have the potential to contribute to stormwater pollution. Waste Disposal - Waste has the potential to come in direct contact with stormwater and contribute to stormwater pollution if not managed correctly. 21 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan j1kHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. 1111111i"Env*ironmental Engineering & Consulting 5.3.2 Facility Personnel Responsible for Implementing SPRPs This stormwater pollution prevention team is responsible for overseeing implementation of this SWPPP including implementing and maintaining control measures and taking corrective action when required. Each team member should have access to the SWPPP and other relevant documents. The facility Emergency Response Coordinator is in charge of spill response activities and has the authority to mobilize the appropriate personnel and equipment in the event of a spill. Spills detected by other personnel must immediately notify the Emergency Response Coordinator. The Emergency Response Coordinator will provide the necessary and required notifications to appropriate federal, state, and local agencies. Contact information for the Emergency Response Coordinator and other key personnel are listed in Table 5.3.2. Table EmergenSK Contact Information Individual or Title Phone Comments Organization Number Shawn Brown Emergency Response Coordinator 828-459-3407 /VP of Safety Jerry Sigmon, Jr. Chief Operating Officer 828-459-3206 Corey Shook Body Shop Manager 828-459-3255 Meredith Priestley Vice President & General Counsel 828-459-3406 By signing below, the personnel responsible for implementing the spill prevention and response procedures understand and accept their responsibilities. Shawn R. Brown Name .ice- IL %Vwnn� Signature VP of Safety Title November 30, 2022 Date COO Title November 30, 2022 Date 22 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 111111kHanley 11111i"Environmental Engineering & Consulting Corey Shook Na Signature Meredith O. Priestley Name 7&44'e'-4� 0 - 6�?� Signature Name Signature Body Shop Manager Title November 30, 2022 Date VP & General Counsel Title November 30, 2022 Date Title Date 5.3.3 Spill Response Materials and Locations Spill kit materials are located in accessible locations for responding to spill incidents. Spill kits are located in the following locations: • AST Fuel Tank Farm; • Maintenance shop; and, • Body shop. Spill kit materials generally include oil absorbent pads/booms, granular absorbent material, hand tools (shovel, broom, etc.), and personal protection equipment. 5.3.4 Procedures for Proper Cleanup and Disposal Spills must be handled appropriately bytrained personnel. In general, the following response shall be conducted in the event of a spill. • Upon discovery, report spill to supervisor and Emergency Response Coordinator 23 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan IIkHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting • Shutdown pumping in event of a spill during any fuel transfer operation or an emergency at the fuel dispensers. • Eliminate potential sources of ignition such as open flames or sparks. Identify the source, quantity, and movement of the spill. • If possible, safe, and trained to do so, secure the source of the discharge and contain the discharge with spill kit materials. • Asses the nature and extent of the spill and the potential threat to the human health and/or the environment. • Contact regulatory authorities or other response personnel or organizations as necessary. • Materials recovered from oil spill response will be appropriately containerized and labeled with contents, date, and source of material. Materials will be properly characterized using analytical data, Safety Data Sheets, or other available information and transported off -site for disposal in accordance with applicable regulations. The Emergency Response Coordinator is responsible for notifying third -party emergency response organizations in the event their services are needed. Outside assistance may be requested for spill control and cleanup, traffic control, community evacuation, fire, and medical emergencies. The Emergency Response Coordinator is also responsible for contacting cleanup contractors and procuring necessary materials and equipment. Spills/releases will be documented and maintained on an incident report. The Emergency Response Coordinator will provide notifications to the National Response Center and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), if required, as described below. National Response Center will be notified within 24-hours of discharge if the following criteria are met: • Reaches a navigable water or adjoining shoreline; or • Could violate water quality standards; or • Causes sheens on nearby surface water; or 24 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan likHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting • Could cause a sludge or emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of navigable waters. NCDEQ will be notified if the following criteria are met: • The volume of the discharge is 25 gallons or greater; or • The discharge causes sheens on nearby surface water; or • The discharge is a distance of 100 ft or less from a surface water body; or • The discharge cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours of the release. Organization Phone Number Comments Local IV Claremont Fire Department 911 or 828-459-9296 Catawba County Emergency Management 828-465-8989 Catawba Valley Medical Center 828-326-3000 810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC 28602 State NCDEQ Division of Waste Management Emergency Response 919-814-0375 800-858-0368 (after hours or weekends) NCDEQ Mooresville Regional Office 704-663-1699 Federal EPA National Response Center 1-800-424-8802 24-Hour Reporting Number EPA Region IV 404-562-8700 24-Hour Reporting Number US Coast Guard National Response Center 1-800-424-8802 If a single spill greater than 1,000 gallons occurs, or two spills each greater than 42 gallons occur within any 12-month period, the Emergency Response Coordinator must provide written information to the EPA Regional Administrator as required bythe Federal SPCC rules. A copy of this information must also be provided to NCDEQ. Note that the reporting volume 25 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 11ki-lanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. OF Environmental Engineering & Consulting for this specific reporting requirement refers to the volume of oil that reaches navigable waters or adjoining shorelines, not the total volume of oil spilled. When reporting a discharge, provide the following information: • The name, location, and phone number of Cargo Transporters facility; • The date and time of discharge; • The type of material discharged; • An estimate of the total quantity entering navigable water; • The source of the discharge; • A description of all affected media; • The cause of the discharge; • Any damages or injuries caused by the discharge; • Actions to stop, remove, and mitigate the effects of the discharge; • Whether an evacuation may be needed; and • The names of individuals and organizations that have been contacted. 5.3.5 List of Significant Spills The facility has not had a significant spill and/or leak at the site in the past three years. This list should be updated on an annual basis. Annual updates are documented in Appendix C. SA Solvent Management Plan The Solvent Management Plan (SMP) incorporated at the facility is designed to identify solvents stored and used in facility operations, disposal of solvents, and management procedures and engineering measures to prevent accidental release to stormwater. Solvent inventory will be updated on an annual basis, and necessary revisions to the solvent management plan will be made if required. Solvents present at the site, and those that were used or stored at the facility within the past three years, including the following: • Acetone; 26 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. • Urethane Reducer; • Powercan Blending Solvent; • Paint thinner; and, • Parts washer fluid. 1I1kHanley OF Environmental Engineering & Consulting Generally, solvents present at the site are stored in containers under five gallons in a storage closet in the Body Shop. The facility primarily uses solvents as parts and metals cleaners and are applied directly to parts and metals as needed. Used solvents for disposal are not typically generated at the site. Parts washer fluid is collected in appropriate containers and disposed of off -site by a contractor vendor. Stormwater exposure potential for solvents at the site are considered low based on the storage and use of solvents inside the building. A release of solvents inside the facility would be captured by spill response materials which would prevent the solvents from exiting the building. Solvent containers should be inspected prior to use and periodically for signs of leakage or damage. 5.5 Representative Outfall Status The Cargo Transporters facility is not currently granted representative outfall status. Representative outfall status may be granted by the NCDEQ Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources if a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical Stormwater discharges that require sampling. 27 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 1I1kHanley IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 6.0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM A preventative maintenance and good housekeeping program (PMGHP) for the facility is included in this section. The PMGHP is designed to create and manage a work environment that prevents stormwater pollution. 6.1 Good Housekeeping Good housekeeping practices are performed daily at the Cargo Transporters facility to reduce or eliminate stormwater contamination. The following good housekeeping practices are utilized: • Store materials in appropriate, labeled containers. Store materials indoors or under cover, when possible, to limit contact with stormwater. All outdoor storage containers shall have lids that adequately close. Safety Data Sheets for products stored on site are kept up to date. • Dumpsters and waste containers are inspected periodically and covered when possible. Trash and debris around containers are collected and disposed of in proper containers. Waste disposal should be arranged to minimize the accumulation of waste material. Disposal records are maintained. • Outdoor areas are swept periodically to remove debris. • Truck washing activities are only to occur at the truck washing bays where wash water is collected by the oil/water separator system. • Ensure spill kit materials are properly stocked and in functional locations. 6.2 Preventative Maintenance Preventative maintenance involves the regular inspection, testing, and replacement or repair of equipment, containers, and stormwater systems to eliminate or minimize the potential for stormwater impacts. A preventative maintenance program can prevent breakdowns and failures through adjustment, repair, or replacement prior to a major failure occurring. Preventative maintenance activities performed at the site include: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan I IH �anley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IOFEnvironmental Engineering & Consulting • Visually inspect tanks, drums, containers and surrounding areas for evidence of leaks, deterioration, or damage; • Visually inspect stormwater drop inlets, detention pond, swales, and other stormwater features for evidence of damage and/or debris/sediment; • Replace tanks, drums, containers, or stormwater features as needed; • Repair overhead cover if leaks occur; and, • Provide and maintain secondary containment. Maintenance records such as material replacement or repair will be kept on file for up to three years. 6.3 Spill Prevention and Response Procedures The General Permit requires the development of a spill prevention and response procedures be established for the facility. Spill prevention and response procedures are described in Section 5.3. 6.4 Erosion and Sediment Control Erosion and sediment control is accomplished at the site by the use of crushed aggregate surfacing of nonpaved parking and traffic areas which are then typically bordered by vegetated areas. The majority of the developed areas of the site are covered with pavement, buildings, or grass. Erosion control at the stormwater outfalls is accomplished bythe periodic replacement of riprap and gabion baskets to reduce/prevent scouring. 63 Employee Training Employee training will be provided for facility personnel responsible for operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. Training will be conducted during new hire orientation or shortly after, and then on an annual basis. The training shall be documented by the date, signature, and printed or typed name of each employee trained. Signatures may be original or electronic. The annual employee training shall include, at a minimum, the following topics: 29 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. (a) General stormwater awareness; (b) The provisions of the current NCG080000 general permit; (c) Spill response training; (d) Used oil management; (e) Spent solvent management; (f) Secondary containment releases; (g) Fueling procedures; (h) Disposal of spent abrasives; (i) Sanding, painting, and blasting procedures; and, 0) Used battery management. j1kHanley IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 6.6 Inspections and Records Routine facility inspections shall be conducted at a minimum of once per quarter (January - March, April June, July -September, October -December) as required under General Permit NCG080000. Inspections, at a minimum, include material storage and handling areas, disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, haul roads, and vehicle maintenance areas. Inspection information is documented in Appendix D and includes: • Date/time of the inspection; • Name/title of inspector; • Area(s) inspected; • Results of the inspection and corrective actions taken, if necessary; and, • Follow up inspection of corrective action area. Personnel are trained to report leaks, spills, or damage immediately to the supervisor. Inspection records are maintained for three years. 6.7 Monitoring In accordance with Parts D and E of the General Permit, quarterly qualitative and analytical monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater outfall location during a measurable storm event. Copies of calibration and maintenance records (if applicable), Discharge 30 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 11ki-lanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting Monitoring Reports (DMRs), and visual qualitative monitoring reports shall be maintained for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample, measurement, or report. 6.7.1 Qualitative Monitoring of Stormwater Discharges Qualitative monitoring provides a quick and inexpensive way to evaluate the effectiveness of the SWPPP, identify potential for new sources of stormwater pollution, and to prompt a response to pollution. Visual inspections/observations shall be made at each stormwater outfall that discharges Stormwater using the Division's Stormwater Discharge Outfall Qualitative Monitoring Report (QMR) form (Appendix E). Observations shall include: • Color; • Odor; • Clarity; • Floating solids; • Suspended solids; • Foa m; • Oil sheen; • Deposition at or immediately below the outfall; • Erosion at or immediately below the outfall; and, • Other obvious indicators of Stormwater pollution. If qualitative monitoring indicates that the SWPPP and/or existing Stormwater BMPs are ineffective, or that significant stormwater contamination is present, then Cargo Transporters shall investigate potential causes, evaluate the feasibility of corrective actions, and implement those feasible corrective actions within 60 days. A written record of the investigation, evaluation, and response actions shall be kept in Appendix C. 6.7.2 Analytical Monitoring of Stormwater Discharges Based on the facility using more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month when averaged over the calendar year, analytical monitoring shall be performed at Outfalls 1 through 4. As 31 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan likHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. OF Environmental Engineering & Consulting indicated in a Compliance Evaluation Inspection from NCDEQ dated August 29, 2022, analytical monitoring is not required for Outfall 5. Outfall analytical monitoring parameters are included in Part E of the General Permit. Analytical results for each parameter shall be compared to the benchmark values. If an exceedance of any benchmark value occurs, a tiered response is required for the outfall where the exceedance was collected, as described in the General Permit. 6.8 Disposal Plan for Spent Lubricants and Fuels Used solvents for disposal are not typically generated at the site. Parts washer fluid is collected in appropriate containers and disposed of off -site by a contractor vendor. Used oil collected in the used oil AST are disposed of by an approved disposal contractor on an as -needed basis. The used oil is transported off the site for proper disposal/recycling. 32 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan IIkHanley Cargo Transporters, Inc. IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 7.0 SWPPP CERTIFICATION This SWPPP was created for the Cargo Transporters facility located in Claremont, North Carolina. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Meredith O. Priestley Print Name VP & General Counsel Title November 30, 2022 Date 33 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Cargo Transporters, Inc. 111►Hanley IF Environmental Engineering & Consulting 8.0 SWPPP REVIEW, UPDATE, AND MODIFICATIONS This SWPPP shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. Cargo Transporters, Inc. shall amend the SWPPP whenever there is a change in design, construction, operation, site drainage, maintenance, or configuration of the physical features which may have a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. In addition, the SWPPP update shall include a review and comparison of sample analytical data to benchmark values (if applicable) over the past year, including a discussion about Tiered Response status. The permittee shall use the Division's Annual Summary DMR Form, available from the Stormwater Program's website, which is included in Appendix F. Once available, the annual certification shall be completed online in a manner that meets the conditions of the permit. NCDEQ may notify the permittee if this SWPPP does not meet one or more of the minimum requirements of the NPDES permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall submit a time schedule to NCDEQ for modifying the SWPPP to meet minimum requirements. Upon completion of modifications, the permittee shall provide certification in writing that the changes have been made. 9.0 SWPPP AVAILABILITY Copies of this SWPPP shall be maintained on -site and be available to NCDEQ upon request. SWPPP records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least five years, which may be extended by request of NCDEQ. 34 FIGURES s { I r Bar _41j '- -� • ' T = ite Location • �� ` Re iving Waters - Mull Creek r tj -s- 4 0 2,000 4,000 I L General Location Map ^� �y Caro Transporters, Inc. (�1 L� •.� 3382 North Oxford Street r� Claremont, North Carolina 28610 Notes: - a' 1. Basemap obtained from USA Topo Maps. 2. Receiving waters include Mull Creek. Receiving waters 4• 11\Hanley Figure are not impaired. 1I1 Environmental 1 3. TMDL has not been established within the site Engineering & Cnnsi.11rinr watershed. P322030 November 2022 APPENDIX A NPDES General Permit No. NCG080000 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG080000 TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM For establishments primarily engaged in the following activities: Transit and Transportation 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, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage (COC) by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina, or to a separate storm sewer system conveying discharges to surface waters, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Coverage under this General Permit is applicable to: ♦ All owners or operators of stormwater point source discharges associated with establishments primarily engaged in activities classified as Vehicle Maintenance Areas (including vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, and equipment cleaning areas), Rail Transportation [Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 40], Local and Suburban Transit and Interurban Highway Passenger Transportation (SIC 41), Motor Freight Transportation and Warehousing (SIC 42), Postal Service (SIC 43), and Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (SIC 5171) with total petroleum storage capacity of less than 1 million gallons; ♦ Stormwater point source discharges from like industrial activities deemed by The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) to be similar to the above operations in their processes; discharges; and/or exposure of raw materials, intermediate products, byproducts, or waste products. Other activities may include stormwater discharges from oil water separators, secondary containment structures and petroleum storage facilities, and/or vehicle maintenance areas at any facilities other than those listed. Except upon DEMLR determination of similarity as provided immediately above, coverage under this General Permit is not applicable to: ♦ Stormwater point source discharge from maintenance areas classified as Water Transportation (SIC 44), maintenance areas classified as Transportation by Air (SIC 45), wash water from steam cleaning operations or other equipment cleaning operations, wastewater discharges from oil water separators, and public Warehousing and Storage (SIC 4221-4225). The General Permit shall become effective on July 1, 2021. The General Permit shall expire at midnight on June 30, 2026. Signed this 30th day of June, 2021. Original signed by Brian Wrenn Brian Wrenn, Director Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit No. NCG080000 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART A NCG080000 PERMIT COVERAGE PART B STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) B-1. Responsible Party B-2. General Location Map B-3. Site Map B-4. Narrative Description of Industrial Process B-5. Feasibility Study B-6. Evaluation of Stormwater Outfalls B-7. Narrative Description of Stormwater BMPs B-8. BMPs for Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Areas B-9. Secondary Containment Plan B-10. Spill Prevention and Response Procedures B-11. Solvent Management Plan B-12. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping B-13. Employee Training B-14. Representative Outfall Status B-15. Annual SWPPP Review and Update B-16. Annual Online SWPPP Certification (Forthcoming) B-17. Notice to Modify the SWPPP B-18. SWPPP Documentation PART C OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS C-1. Operation and Maintenance of Treatment and Control Systems C-2. SCM Clean -Out C-3. Residuals Management C-4. Corrective Actions C-5. Draw Down of Treatment Facilities for Essential Maintenance C-6. Bypasses of Stormwater and Wastewater Treatment Facilities C-7. Upsets C-8. Required Notice for Bypass or Upset PART D QUALITATIVE MONITORING OF STORMWATER DISCHARGES D-1. Visual Inspections D-2. Qualitative Monitoring Response I1 Permit No. NCG080000 PART E ANALYTICAL MONITORING OF STORMWATER DISCHARGES E-1. Required Baseline Sampling E-2. Baseline Sampling Benchmarks E-3. Methodology for Collecting Samples E-4. Locations for Collecting Samples E-5. Tier One Response: Single Benchmark Exceedance E-6. Tier Two Response: Two Consecutive Benchmark Exceedances E-7. Tier Three Response: Four Benchmark Exceedances Within Five Years PART F DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS AND ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - OIL WATER SEPARATORS, PETROLEUM BULK STATIONS, AND TERMINALS F-1. Authorized Stormwater Discharges F-2. Required Baseline Sampling F-3. Discharge Limitations for Stormwater Discharge F-4. Methodology for Collecting Samples F-5. Locations for Collecting Samples PART G SUBMITTAL OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS (DMRs) G-1. Deadlines for Submittal for Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) G-2. Submittal Process before Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reporting (eDMR) G-3. Submittal Process after Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reporting (eDMR) G-4. Results Below Detection Limits G-5. Occurrences of No Discharge G-6. Reports if More Frequent Monitoring Has Occurred G-7. Report if Begin Discharging to a Waterbody Not Listed on the COC G-8. Qualitative Monitoring Reports G-9. Monitoring Report Retention PART H OTHER OCCURANCES THAT MUST BE REPORTED PART I PERMIT ADMINISTRATION I-1. Signatory Requirements I-2. General Permit Expiration I-3. Planned Changes I-4. Transfers I-5. When an Individual Permit May be Required I-6. When an Individual Permit May be Requested I-7. General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination m Permit No. NCG080000 I-8. Certificate of Coverage Actions I-9. Requirement to Report Incorrect Information I-10. Waivers from Electronic Reporting I-11. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements I-12. Flow Measurements I-13. Test Procedures I-14. Availability of Reports PART J COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY J-1. Compliance Schedule J-2. Duty to Comply J-3. Duty to Mitigate J-4. Civil and Criminal Liability J-5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability J-6. Property Rights J-7. Severability J-8. Duty to Provide Information J-9. Penalties for Tampering J-10. Penalties for Falsification of Reports J-11. Onshore or Offshore Construction J-12. Duty to Reapply J-13. Inspection and Entry J-14. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense PART K DEFINITIONS Im Permit No. NCG080000 PART A: NCGO80000 PERMIT COVERAGE All persons desiring to have facilities covered by this General Permit must register with the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (the Division) by the filing of a Notice of Intent (NOIJ and applicable fees. The NOI shall be submitted and a Certificate of Coverage (COCA issued prior to any discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity to the surface waters of the state or to a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) conveying discharges to surface waters. Any owner or operator not wishing to be covered or limited by this General Permit may make application for an individual NPDES permit in accordance with NPDES procedures in 15A NCAC 2H .0100, stating the reasons supporting the request. Any application for an individual permit shall be made at least 180 days prior to commencement of discharge. This General Permit does not cover activities or discharges covered by an individual NPDES permit until the individual permit has been revoked or rescinded. Any person conducting an activity covered by an individual permit, but which could be covered by this General Permit, may request that the individual permit be rescinded and coverage under this General Permit be provided. If industrial materials and activities are not exposed to precipitation or runoff as described in 40 CFR §122.26(g), the facility may qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES stormwater discharge permit requirements. Any owner or operator wishing to obtain a No Exposure Exclusion from permitting must submit a No Exposure Certification NOI form to the Division; must receive approval from the Division; must maintain no exposure conditions unless authorized to discharge under a valid NPDES stormwater permit; and must recertify the No Exposure Exclusion annually. Any facility may apply for new or continued coverage under this permit until a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for pollutants for stormwater discharges is established. A TMDL is for one or more watersheds with one or more impaired waters. The TMDL sets one or more pollutant -loading limits that affects one or more watersheds, or portion of a watershed, draining to one or more impaired waters. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be found at https:lldeg.nc.govlabout/divisions/water-resources/planning/modeling-assessment/tmdls. To not be subject to the TMDL, each facility with one or more discharges to watersheds affected by a TMDL must demonstrate it does not have reasonable potential to violate applicable water quality standards for those pollutants identified in the TMDL as a result of discharges. If the Division determines that discharges have reasonable potential to cause water quality standard violations, the facility shall apply for an individual permit 180 days prior to the expiration date of this General Permit. After that individual permit becomes effective, the facility will no longer have coverage under this General Permit. Although there is not a TMDL for every impaired water, the permittee must identify impaired waters in the General Location Map, as outlined in Part B of this permit. The Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Water Resources integrated reports (https: I Ideq.nc.govlabout/divisions/water-resources/planning/modeling-assessment/water- quality-data-assessment/integrated-report-files) include assessments of waters monitored in North Carolina. Use the most recent final report to identify impaired waters. Until this permit expires or is modified, rescinded, or revoked, the permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina or a MS4 which has been treated and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this General Permit and the requirements of the permittee's COC. The permittee's COC is hereby incorporated by reference into this General Permit. Any violation of the COC is a violation of this General Permit and subject to enforcement action as provided in the General Permit. Page 1 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval. The discharges allowed by this General Permit shall not cause or contribute to violations of Water Quality Standards. Discharges allowed by this permit must meet applicable wetland standards as outlined in 15A NCAC 213.0230 and .0231 and water quality certification requirements as outlined in 15A NCAC 2H .0500. If industrial activities expand or change after issuance of the COC such that the types of discharges are affected, the permittee must first contact the Division to determine if modifications to the COC are necessary. This permit does not relieve the permittee's responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order or decree. Page 2 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 PART B: STORMWATER POLLUTION AND PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) The permittee shall develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP shall be maintained on site unless exempted from this requirement by the Division. The permittee shall implement the SWPPP and all Best Management Practices (BMPsI consistent with the provisions of this permit, to control contaminants entering surface waters. These items shall exist for the duration of the permit term and made available to the Director upon request and also shall be sent to the Regional Office upon request. The SWPPP shall be considered public information in accordance with II-88 of this General Permit. The SWPPP shall include, at a minimum, the following items: B-1. Responsible Party The SWPPP shall identify specific position(s) responsible for the overall coordination, development, implementation, and revision of the SWPPP. Responsibilities for all components of the SWPPP shall be documented and position assignments provided. B-2. General Location Map The General Location Map shall be a USGS quadrangle map or appropriately drafted equivalent map that includes: (a) The facility's location in relation to transportation routes and surface waters; (b) The name of the receiving waters to which the stormwater outfalls discharge, or if the discharge is to a municipal separate storm sewer system(MS4), the name of the municipality and the ultimate receiving waters; and (c) Any impaired receiving waters, use the most recent final integrated report (httl2s://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/planning/modeling- assessment/water-quality-data-assessment/integrated-report-files) to identify impaired waters; (d) If the site is in a watershed for which a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) has been established, include a list of the parameter(s) of concern (those exceeding water quality standards). B-3. Site Map The Site Map shall include the following at a scale sufficient to clearly depict all required features. At a minimum, the map shall include: (a) Site property/permit boundary; (b) Site topography; (c) Buildings, roads, parking areas and other built -upon areas; (d) Industrial activity areas (including, but not limited to: fueling, vehicle maintenance and repair, washing of materials or equipment, storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, and haul roads); (e) Stormwater discharge outfalls (SDOs) and a table of their latitudes and longitudes; (f) Drainage area for each outfall with an estimation of impervious area percentage; (g) Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs); (h) All stormwater collection/drainage features, structures and direction of flow; Page 3 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 (i) Onsite and adjacent surface waters and wetlands; and (j) A graphic scale and north arrow. B-4. Narrative Description of Industrial Processes The narrative description shall include: (a) Storage practices; (b) Loading and unloading activities; (c) Outdoor process areas; (d) Dust or particulate generating and control processes; (e) Waste disposal practices; and (f) A list of the potential pollutants that could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge from each SDO. B-5. Feasibility Study The SWPPP must include a review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing the methods of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure of materials and processes to precipitation and run-on flows. Wherever practical, the permittee shall prevent exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and manufacturing or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is not practical, this review shall document the feasibility of diverting stormwater runoff away from areas of potential contamination. B-6. Evaluation of Stormwater Outfalls On an annual basis, the permittee shall evaluate all SDOs for the presence of non-stormwater discharges. (a) If no non-stormwater discharges are present, the permittee shall certify the evaluation results. This certification shall be dated and signed in accordance with the requirements found in I-1 and retained with the SWPPP. (b) If non-stormwater discharges are present, the permittee shall identify the source and record whether the discharge is otherwise permitted by rule or a different permit. The permittee shall evaluate the environmental significance of the non-stormwater discharges. A summary written record shall be dated and signed in accordance with the requirements found in I-1 and retained with the SWPPP. B-7. Stormwater BMP Summary The installation and implementation of BMPs shall be based on the assessment of the potential for sources to contribute significant quantities of pollutants to stormwater discharges and on data collected through monitoring of stormwater discharges. The BMP Summary shall be reviewed and updated annually. The BMP Summary shall include: (a) Written record of the specific rational for installation and implementation of the selected site BMPs. (b) Structural and nonstructural practices to minimize the exposure and transport of materials in stormwater; (c) BMPs for vehicle maintenance activities; Page 4 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 (d) If remote fueling (or other vehicle maintenance activities) are conducted at offsite locations, but coordinated from the permitted facility, BMPs used to prevent and/or minimize the contamination of stormwater from such activities; and (e) BMPs to prevent or minimize the contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for locomotive sanding. The facility shall consider covering sanding areas, minimizing stormwater runoff/run-on, appropriate sediment removal practices to minimize the offsite transport of sanding material by stormwater, or other equivalent measures (applicable to Rail Transportation only). B-8. BMPs for Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Areas The plan must describe measures that prevent or minimize contamination of the stormwater runoff from all areas used for vehicle and equipment cleaning. The facility shall consider: (a) Performing all cleaning operations indoors; (b) Covering the cleaning operations; (c) Ensuring that all wash waters drain to the sanitary sewer system (i.e. not the stormwater drainage system, unless permitted by another NPDES general or individual permit); (d) Collecting the stormwater runoff from the cleaning area; and (e) Providing treatment or recycling, or other equivalent measures. If sanitary sewer is not available to the facility and cleaning operations take place outdoors, the cleaning operations shall take place on grassed or graveled areas to prevent point source discharges of the wash water into the storm drain or surface waters. Where cleaning operations cannot be performed as described above and when operations are performed in the vicinity of a storm drainage collection system, the drain shall be covered with a portable drain cover during cleaning activities. Any excess ponded water shall be removed and properly handled by a pump to a sanitary sewer system prior to removing the drain cover. Detergents used outdoors shall be biodegradable and the pH adjusted to be in the range of 6 to 9 Standard Units (SU). The point source discharge of vehicle and equipment wash waters, including tank cleaning operations, are not authorized by this permit and must be covered under a separate NPDES general or individual permit, or discharged to a sanitary sewer in accordance with the applicable industrial wastewater pretreatment operations. B-9. Secondary Containment Plan In order to prevent leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff, secondary containment is required for: bulk storage of liquid materials including petroleum products; storage in any amount of water priority chemicals listed in Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA); and storage of hazardous substances in any amount. For facilities subject to federal Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations, the SPCC Plan may be used to support compliance with this requirement. The Secondary Containment Plan shall include: (a) A table or summary of tanks and stored materials equipped with secondary containment systems; (b) Manually activated valves or other similar devices that are securely closed with a locking mechanism if the secondary containment devices are connected to a stormwater conveyance system; Page 5 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 (c) A commitment to visually observe any accumulated stormwater prior to release for color, foam, outfall staining, visible sheens, and dry weather flow; (d) A commitment to only release accumulated stormwater that is uncontaminated by any material; and (e) Records on every release from a secondary containment system that include: the individual making the observation, a description of the accumulated stormwater, and the date and time of the release. These records shall be kept for a period of five (5) years. B-10. Spill Prevention and Response Procedures A responsible person shall be onsite at all times during facility operations that have potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through spills or exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. For facilities subject to the federal SPCC regulation, the SPCC Plan may be used to support compliance with this requirement. The Spill Prevention and Response Procedures (SPRP) shall include: (a) An assessment of areas of the facility where there is the potential for spills; (b) A list of trained facility personnel responsible for implementing the SPRP; (c) A signed and dated acknowledgement in which staff members accept responsibilities for the SPRP; (d) An inventory of spill response materials and equipment and the locations for storing these items; (e) Written procedures for proper cleanup and disposal of spilled materials; and (f) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred during the previous three (3) years and any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill impacts, or the notation that no spills have occurred. This list shall be updated on an annual basis. B-11. Solvent Management Plan The Solvent Management Plan (SMP) shall be incorporated as a separate chapter into the SWPPP. The SMP shall include: (a) An annually updated and quantified inventory of solvents present on site during the previous three (3) years; (b) A narrative description of the facility locations and uses of solvents; (c) The method of disposal, including quantities disposed on -site and off -site; and (d) The management procedures and engineering measures for assuring that solvents do not spill or leak into stormwater. If solvents are not stored or used onsite, the owner must certify that in the SWPPP. The Division may, at its discretion, require submittal, review, and approval of the SMP. B-12. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program A preventative maintenance and good housekeeping program (PMGHP) shall be developed and implemented. The PMGHP shall include: (a) A schedule of inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping measures of stormwater control systems, BMPs, and industrial activity areas including, at a minimum, all material storage and handling areas, disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, haul roads, and vehicle maintenance areas. Inspections shall occur at a minimum on a quarterly Page 6 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 schedule (January -March, April -June, July -September, October -December). (b) A plan for disposing spent lubricants and fuels properly and in accordance with applicable federal disposal regulations. (c) A record of inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping activities. B-13. Employee Training Employee training shall be developed and provided on an annual basis for facility personnel responsible for operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. The training shall be documented by the date, signature, and printed or typed name of each employee trained. Signatures may be original or electronic. The annual employee training shall include, at a minimum, the following topics: (a) General stormwater awareness; (b) The provisions of the current NCG080000 general permit. (c) Spill response training; (d) Used oil management; (e) Spent solvent management; (f) Secondary containment releases; (g) Fueling procedures; (h) Disposal of spent abrasives; (i) Sanding, painting, and blasting procedures; and (j) Used battery management. B-14. Representative Outfall Status If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater discharges that are required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status ROS . If it is established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permittee is granted representative outfall status, then analytical sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced number of outfalls. If the Division has granted ROS, documentation from the Division shall be part of the SWPPP. The permittee shall notify the Division of any site or activity modifications that result in a change to ROS. The permittee must request reissuance of ROS by submitting a written request to the Division's Central Office within thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of this General Permit to maintain ROS. B-15. Annual SWPPP Review and Update All aspects of the SWPPP shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The permittee shall amend the SWPPP whenever there is a change in design, construction, operation, site drainage, maintenance, or configuration of the physical features which may have a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. In addition, the SWPPP update shall include a review and comparison of sample analytical data to benchmark values (if applicable) over the past year, including a discussion about Tiered Response status. The permittee shall use the Division's Annual Summary DMR Form, available from the Page 7 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 Stormwater Program's website. B-16. Annual Online SWPPP Certification (Forthcoming) After the Division's ePermitting system develops the capability to receive this information, an online certification that the SWPPP annual update has been completed in a manner that meets the conditions of this permit will be required. B-17. Notice to Modify the SWPPP The Director may notify the permittee when the SWPPP does not meet one or more of the minimum requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall submit a time schedule to the Director for modifying the SWPPP to meet minimum requirements. Upon completion of the modifications, the permittee shall provide certification in writing in accordance with I=7 of this permit to the Director that the changes have been made. B-18. SWPPP Documentation Copies of the SWPPP shall be maintained on -site and be available to the Division upon request. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least five (5) years. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. Page 8 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 PART C: OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Permitted operations shall be subject to the following operational requirements. C-1. Operation and Maintenance of Treatment and Control Systems The permittee shall at all times: (a) Properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control and related appurtenances which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. (b) Implement laboratory controls and quality assurance procedures for onsite laboratories and field parameter testing. (c) Operate back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit [40 CFR 122.41(e)]. C-2. SCM Clean -Out Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs� must be cleaned out when sediment storage capacity equals or exceeds 50 percent of the design sediment volume or if visible sedimentation is leaving the property. C-3. Residuals Management The residuals generated from treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with applicable standards and in a manner such as to prevent any pollutants from such materials from entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States. C-4. Corrective Actions The permittee shall take corrective actions if self -inspections required by this permit identify a need for corrective actions, a facility fails to perform satisfactorily, or a facility creates nuisance conditions. Corrective actions shall include, but not be limited to: maintenance, modifications, or additions to existing control measures, the construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities, or implementation of new Best Management Practices (BMPs). Corrective actions shall be completed as soon as possible, considering adverse weather and site conditions. C-5. Drawdown of Treatment Facilities for Essential Maintenance The permittee may draw down stormwater treatment facilities if these conditions are met: (a) Treatment facilities shall be drawn down in manner to ensure benchmarks and/or limits are met; (b) Analytical sampling data of the water stored in the treatment facility demonstrates that the discharge will not exceed the benchmarks in this permit. The sampling data shall be collected no more than 14 calendar days prior to the drawdown. (c) The drawdown is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. C-6. Bypasses of Stormwater Control Facilities Bypass is prohibited, and the Division may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass unless the permittee provides engineering evidence that all three of the following conditions are met: Page 9 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 (a) The bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property damage; (b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary control facilities, retention of stormwater, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime or dry weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup controls should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (c) The permittee submitted notices and identified the reason(s) for the bypass as required under C-8 below. C-7. Upsets Diversions of stormwater and wastewater from treatment facilities may be considered as an upset rather than a bypass if the permittee can demonstrate to the Director that all of the following conditions have been met. In any enforcement proceeding, the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset has the burden of proof. (a) The permittee demonstrates that the upset was not caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment or control facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. (b) The permittee agrees to take remedial measures if necessary. (c) The permittee submitted notice of the upset and identified the cause(s) of the upset as required under CC=8 below. C-8. Required Notice for Bypass or Upset After a permittee becomes aware of an occurrence that must be reported, the permittee shall contact the appropriate Division Regional Office within the timeframes and in accordance with the requirements listed in Table 1 below. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Department's Environmental Emergency Hotline at (800) 858-0368. Table 1: Bypass and Upset Reporting Requirements Event [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)] Reporting Requirements Anticipated Bypass Written report at least ten days prior to the anticipated bypass. The written report shall include an evaluation of the anticipated quantity, quality and effect of the bypass. Unanticipated Bypass or Oral or electronic notification within 24 hours of the event, Upset and Written report within 7 calendar days of the event. The written report shall include an evaluation of the quantity, quality and effect of the bypass. Page 10 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 PART D: QUALITATIVE MONITORING OF STORMWATER DISCHARGES The purpose of qualitative monitoring is to implement a quick and inexpensive way to evaluate the effectiveness of the permittee's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), to identify the potential for new sources of stormwater pollution, and to prompt the permittee's response to pollution. D-1. Visual Inspections (a) Visual inspections shall be made at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges stormwater associated with industrial activity unless representative outfall status specifically for visual monitoring has been approved in writing by the Division. (b) Visual inspections shall be performed concurrent with required analytical monitoring. (c) Visual inspections are not required to be performed outside of the facility's normal operating hours. (d) Visual inspections shall be recorded on the Division's Stormwater Discharge Outfall Qualitative Monitoring Report (QMR) form and shall include observations of: i. Color ii. Odor iii. Clarity iv. Floating Solids V. Suspended Solids vi. Foam vii. Oil Sheen viii. Deposition at or immediately below the outfall ix. Erosion at or immediately below the outfall, and X. Other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution. (e) Inability to perform inspections because of adverse weather or lack of discharge during the monitoring period shall not constitute a failure to monitor if the event is documented in the SWPPP and recorded on the QMR. D-2. Qualitative Monitoring Response (a) If the permittee's qualitative monitoring indicates that the SWPPP and/or existing stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) are ineffective, or that significant stormwater contamination is present, then the permittee shall investigate potential causes, evaluate the feasibility of corrective actions, and implement those feasible corrective actions within 60 days. (b) A written record of the permittee's investigation, evaluation, and response actions shall be kept in the SWPPP. Page 11 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 PART E: ANALYTICAL MONITORING OF STORMWATER DISCHARGES Facilities that have any vehicle or equipment maintenance activity occurring onsite which uses more than 55 gallons of new motor oil and/or hydraulic oil per month when averaged over the calendar year shall perform analytical monitoring as specified in this part. Analytical monitoring shall be performed at all stormwater discharge outfalls (SDOsj that discharge stormwater from areas in which vehicle maintenance activity takes place. E-1. Required Baseline Sampling The permittee shall perform baseline sampling of all SDOs and/or authorized outfalls with representative outfall status (ROS) in accordance with this part. (a) Grab samples shall be collected, analyzed and reported for the parameters listed in Table 2. (b) Grab samples shall be analyzed for pH within 15 minutes of collection. (c) The total rainfall amount for each sampling event shall be recorded in inches. Total rainfall shall be determined from an on -site rain gauge or a regional rain gauge located within one (1) mile of the facility. (d) Samples shall be collected from four separate monitoring periods per year unless the facility is in Tier Two or Tier Three status. A minimum of 30 days must separate any two sampling events during the following periods: i. January 1- March 31, ii. April 1- June 30, iii. July 1- September 30, and iv. October 1- December 31 (e) If the facility was in Tier Two or Tier Three status under the previous permit, the facility shall continue monthly monitoring and reporting requirements until relieved by the provisions of this permit or the Division E-2. Baseline Sampling Benchmarks (a) Analytical results for each parameter shall be compared to the benchmark values for the appropriate receiving stream classification as provided in Table 2. An exceedance of a benchmark value is not a permit violation; however, failure to respond in accordance with E-2 b below is a permit violation. (b) An exceedance of any benchmark value shall require a tiered response for that outfall. A single exceedance of a benchmark value shall require a Tier One response for that outfall. Two benchmark value exceedances for the same parameter in a row shall require a Tier Two response for that outfall. Four benchmark exceedances for a single parameter within the permit term shall require a Tier Three response for that outfall. (c) Baseline sampling benchmarks for shall be in accordance with Table 2 below. Page 12 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 Table 2: Summary of Quarterly Baseline Sampling Requirements for Stormwater Discharges Parameter Parameter Receiving Stream Units Benchmark Code Classification Freshwater Standard 6-9 00400 pHl Saltwater Standard 6.8-8.5 Total Suspended Solids All, except... mg/L 100 CO530 (TSS) HQW, ORW, Tr, PNA mg/L 50 Non -polar Oil & Grease per 00552 EPA Method 1664 All mg/L 15 (SGT-HEM) NCOIL New Motor Oil or Hydraulic All Gal/Month - Oil Usage 46529 Total Rainfall of Sampled All Inches - Event 1 Grab samples shall be analyzed for pH within 15 minutes. E-3. Methodology for Collecting Samples (a) Outfall monitoring efforts shall begin with the first measurable storm event in the monitoring period that meets all the following conditions: i. Occurs at least 72 hours after the previous measurable storm event unless E- 3(b) applies, ii. Occurs during the facility's normal operating hours, iii. Does not coincide with adverse weather conditions, and iv. Is characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. (b) The 72-hour storm interval may not apply if: i. The permittee is able to document that a shorter interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and ii. The permittee obtains approval from the Division's Regional Office. iii. After authorization by the Division's Regional Office, a written approval letter must be kept on site in the permittee's SWPPP. (c) Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge from an outfall and continue until all outfalls that are discharging have been sampled. (d) Outfalls that are not sampled during the first measurable storm event in the monitoring period shall be sampled during the next measurable storm event in the monitoring period until a sample has been collected. (e) If, during the entire monitoring period, there is no discharge from an outfall during any measurable storm event then the permittee shall: i. Report "No Discharge" in the DMR, ii. Note "No Discharge" in the SWPPP, and iii. Submit the DMR within 30 days after the end of the monitoring period. Page 13 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 (f) Lack of a discharge from an outfall for the monitoring period shall not constitute failure to monitor as long as the above permit conditions are met. (g) If the sampled storm event coincides with a known non-stormwater discharge that is deemed permitted under 15A NCAC 02 .0106, then this shall be noted on the DMR. E-4. Locations for Collecting Samples Samples shall be collected at all SDOs that discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity. If the Division has issued a ROS approval letter, then the permittee shall collect samples from SDOs in accordance with the ROS approval letter. (a) All samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance. (b) Monitoring points as specified in this General Permit shall not be changed without written notification to and approval by the Division [40 CFR 122.41(j)]. E-5. Tier One Response: Single Benchmark Exceedance The facility will remain in Tier One status until three (3) consecutive samples are under the benchmark or are inside the benchmark range for all parameters. (a) If any sampling result is above the benchmark value for any parameter at any outfall, then the permittee shall respond in accordance with Table 3 to identify and address the source of that exceedance for that parameter. (b) Each required response shall be documented in the SWPPP as each action occurs including; the date and value of the benchmark exceedance, the date the Division's Regional Office was notified of the exceedance, the inspection date, the personnel conducting the inspection, the selected feasible actions, and the date the selected feasible actions were completed. (c) Each exceedance of a benchmark shall individually require a Tier One response. (d) The Tier One response shall be in accordance with Table 3 below. Table 3: Tier One Response for a Benchmark Exceedance Timeline from Receipt Tier One Required Response/Action of Sampling Results Continuously i. Document the exceedance and each required response/action in the SWPPP in accordance with E-5(bl above. Within two weeks ii. Notify the Division's Regional Office of the exceedance date and value via email or, when it is developed, an electronic form created by the Division for reporting exceedances. iii. Conduct a stormwater management inspection. iv. Identify and evaluate possible causes of the benchmark exceedance. Within one month v. Select specific, feasible courses of action to reduce concentrations of the parameter(s) of concern including, but not limited to, source controls, operational controls, or physical improvements. Within two months vi. Implement the selected feasible actions. Page 14 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 E-6. Tier Two Response: Two Consecutive Benchmark Exceedances The facility will remain in Tier Two status until three (3) consecutive samples are under the benchmark or are inside the benchmark range for all parameters. (a) If any two consecutive sampling results in a row for the same parameter are above the benchmark value at an outfall, then the permittee shall respond in accordance with Table 4 to identify and address the source of exceedances for that parameter. (b) After implementing the specific feasible courses of action, perform monthly monitoring at every outfall where a sampling result exceeded the benchmark value for two consecutive samples for all parameters until three samples in a row are below the benchmark value or are inside the benchmark range. (c) Each required response shall be documented in the SWPPP as each action occurs including; the dates and values of the benchmark exceedances, the date the Division's Regional Office was notified of the consecutive exceedances, the inspection date, the personnel conducting the inspection, the selected feasible actions, the date the selected feasible actions were completed, and the monthly monitoring results. (d) Each pair of two consecutive exceedances of a single benchmark parameter at a single outfall shall constitute an event that requires a Tier Two response. (e) The Tier Two response shall be in accordance with Table 4 below. (f) Alternatively, in lieu of the Tier Two response, the permittee may, after two consecutive exceedances, implement a Tier Three response. Table 4: Tier Two Response for Two Consecutive Benchmark Exceedances Timeline from Receipt of Sampling Tier Two Required Response/Action Results Continuously i. Document the exceedance and each required response/action in the SWPPP in accordance with E-6 c above. Within two weeks ii. Notify the Division's Regional Office in writing of the exceedance date and value. iii. Conduct a stormwater management inspection. iv. Identify and evaluate possible causes of the benchmark exceedance. Within one month v. Select specific, feasible courses of action to reduce concentrations of the parameter(s) of concern including, but not limited to, source controls, operational controls, or physical improvements. Within two months vi. Implement the selected feasible actions. vii. Implement monthly monitoring at every outfall where a sampling result exceeded the benchmark value for two consecutive samples for all parameters until three samples in a row are below the benchmark value. E-7. Tier Three Response: Four Benchmark Exceedances Within the Permit Term The facility will remain in Tier Three status until three (3) consecutive samples are under the benchmark or are inside the benchmark range for all parameters. (a) If any four sampling results within the permit term for any single parameter are above the Page 15 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 benchmark value at a sampled outfall, then the permittee shall respond in accordance with Table 5 to identify and address the source of exceedances for that parameter at that outfall. (b) The permittee shall prepare a written Action Plan and submit to the Division's Regional Office for review and approval within 30 days of receipt of the fourth analytical monitoring data point that exceeds the benchmark value. At a minimum, the Action Plan shall include: i. documentation of the four benchmark exceedances; ii. an inspection report that covers the industrial activities within the drainage area of the outfall with the exceedances (including the date of the inspection and the personnel conducting the inspection); iii. an evaluation of standard operating procedures and good housekeeping procedures; iv. identification of the source(s) of exceedances; V. specific actions that will be taken to remedy the identified source(s) with a schedule for completing those actions; and vi. a monitoring plan to verify that the Action Plan has addressed the source(s). (c) The permittee shall keep the Action Plan in the SWPPP and document when each specific action was carried out and by whom. (d) The permittee shall contact the Division's Regional Office when all actions in the Action Plan are completed. (e) The Tier Three response shall be in accordance with Table 5 below. Table 5: Tier Three Response for Four Benchmark Exceedances Within the Permit Term Timeline from Receipt of Fourth Sampling Tier Three Required Response/Action Result Continuously i. Document the exceedances and each required response/action in the SWPPP in accordance with E-7 c above. ii. Implement or continue monthly monitoring for all parameters at the subject outfall and continue until three samples in a row are below the benchmark value. Within two weeks iii. Notify the Division's Regional Office in writing of the affected outfall, four exceedance dates and values. iv. Conduct a stormwater management inspection. v. Identify and evaluate possible causes of the benchmark exceedance. Within one month vi. Prepare an Action Plan that should include specific, feasible courses of action to reduce concentrations of the parameter(s) of concern including, but not limited to, source controls, operational controls, or physical improvements and submit to the Division's Regional Office for review and approval. Upon Division Approval vii. Implement the approved Action Plan. Upon Completion of viii. Notify the Division's Regional Office of Action Plan completion. Approved Action Plan Page 16 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 PART F: DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS AND ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - OIL WATER SEPARATORS, PETROLEUM BULK STATIONS, AND TERMINALS F-1. Authorized Stormwater Discharges (a) During the term of the permit, the permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater from oil water separators and/or petroleum bulk stations and terminals secondary containment areas subject to the provisions of this permit. (b) This permit only applies to stormwater discharges from oil water separators and/or petroleum bulk stations and terminals secondary containment areas as described in F-1 a . Wastewater discharges from these devices are a violation of the terms of the permit. (c) The permit limitations in Table 6 only apply to oil water separators, containment structures at petroleum bulk stations and terminals with a total petroleum storage capacity of less than 1 million gallons, or other stormwater discharges that have been specifically designated by the Division as subject to the discharge requirements in the permit. Therefore, unless specified differently by the Division, discharges from oil water separators or from secondary containment areas that are associated with vehicle maintenance activities at facilities categorically captured by the federal NPDES Stormwater Program are otherwise subject to Part E of this General Permit. F-Z. Required Baseline Sampling The permittee shall perform baseline sampling of all Stormwater Discharge Outfalls (SDOs) and/or authorized representative discharge outfalls that fall under FF=1 in accordance with this part. (a) Grab samples shall be collected, analyzed and reported for the parameters listed in Table 6. (b) Grab samples shall be analyzed for pH within 15 minutes of collection. (c) In addition to the grab samples, the average monthly usage of new motor and hydraulic oil for the facility shall be tracked and recorded. (d) The total rainfall amount for each sampling event shall be recorded in inches. Total rainfall shall be determined from an on -site rain gauge or a regional rain gauge located within one (1) mile of the facility. (e) Samples shall be collected from four separate monitoring periods per year from the devices described in FF=1. A minimum of thirty (30) days must separate any two sampling events during the following periods: i. January 1- March 31, ii. April 1- June 30, iii. July 1- September 30, and iv. October 1- December 31. F-3. Discharge Limitations for Stormwater Discharges as Designated by the Division (a) Analytical results for each parameter shall be compared to the discharge limitation values for the appropriate receiving stream classification as provided in Table 6. Unlike the benchmark values listed in Part E, an exceedance of a discharge limitation for an oil water separator, petroleum bulk station, and/or terminal results in a violation of the permit conditions and may be subject to enforcement action as specified in Part J of this permit. (b) Sample results that exceed a limitation must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office no later than 30 days from the date that the facility receives the sampling results. Page 17 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 (c) Discharge limitations for the devices described in FF=1 shall be in accordance with Table 6 below. Table 6: Discharge Limitations for Stormwater Discharges Parameter Parameter Receiving Stream Units Limitations Code Classification Freshwater Standard 6-9 00400 pHl Saltwater Standard 6.8-8.5 All, except... mg/L 100 CO530 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) H W, ORW Tr, PNA mg/L 50 46529 Total Rainfall All Inches - 00552 Non -polar Oil & Grease All mg/L 15 per EPA Method 1664 (SGT-HEM) NCOIL New Motor Oil or Hydraulic Oil All Gal/Month - Usage 1 Grab samples for pH must be analyzed within 15 minutes. F-4. Methodology for Collecting Samples (a) Outfall monitoring efforts shall begin with the first measurable storm event in the monitoring period that meets all the following conditions: i. Occurs at least 72 hours after the previous measurable storm event unless F-4 (b) applies, ii. Occurs during the facility's normal operating hours, iii. Does not coincide with adverse weather conditions, and iv. Is characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. (b) The 72-hour storm interval may not apply if: i. The permittee is able to document that a shorter interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and ii. The permittee obtains approval from the Division's Regional Office. iii. After authorization by the Division's Regional Office, a written approval letter must be kept on site in the permittee's SWPPP. (c) Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge from an outfall and continue until all outfalls that are discharging have been sampled. (d) Outfalls that are not sampled during the first measurable storm event in the monitoring period shall be sampled during the next measurable storm event in the monitoring period until a sample has been collected. (e) If, during the entire monitoring period, there is no discharge from an outfall during any measurable storm event then the permittee shall: i. Report "No Discharge" in the DMR, Page 18 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 ii. Note "No Discharge" in the SWPPP, and iii. Submit the DMR within 30 days after the end of the monitoring period. (f) Lack of a discharge from an outfall for the monitoring period shall not constitute failure to monitor as long as the above permit conditions are met. (g) If the sampled storm event coincides with a known non-stormwater discharge that is deemed permitted under 15A NCAC 02 .0106, then this shall be noted on the DMR. F-5. Locations for Collecting Samples Samples shall be collected at all SDOs that discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity as described in part F=1. If the Division has issued a representative outfall status (ROS) approval letter, then the permittee shall collect samples from SDOs in accordance with the ROS approval letter. (a) All samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance. (b) Monitoring points as specified in this General Permit shall not be changed without written notification to and approval by the Division [40 CFR 122.41(j)]. Page 19 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 PART G: SUBMITTAL OF DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS (DMRs) G-1. Deadlines for Submittal of Discharge Monitoring Reports Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) shall be submitted in accordance with Table 7 below. For Certificates of Coverage (COCs) issued between March 1-31, June 1-30, September 1-30 or Dec 1-31, sampling shall not commence until the next sampling period following initial issuance of the COC. Table 7: Reporting Requirements Monitoring Period DMR Type Deadline Notes July 1, 2021- Sep 30, 2021 Paper' 30 days after the The deadline to register monitoring period ends in eDMR is July 1, 2021 Oct 1, 2021- Dec 31, 2021 Paper' 30 days after the monitoring period ends Jan 1, 2022 - Mar 30, 2022 and all subsequent Electronic2 30 days after the The deadline to report monitoring periods monitoring period ends in eDMR is Jan 1, 2022 ' Paper DMRs will be submitted in accordance with G-2. 2 Electronic DMRs will be submitted in accordance with G-3. G-2. Submittal Process before Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reporting (eDMR) Prior to eDMR, samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this General Permit shall be reported as follows: (a) Sample results shall be recorded on Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms provided by the Director. DMR forms are available on the Division's website httns: / /deo.nc.L-OV /about/divisions /enerLv-mineral-land-resources /nodes-industrial- stormwater.) (b) DMRs shall be signed and certified by a person meeting the Signatory requirements in II-11. (c) Original, signed DMR forms shall be scanned and uploaded to the electronic DMR submittal form, which can be found by typing "deq.nc.gov/SW-Industrial" into a browser window and hitting "enter." (d) Then, the original signed DMR Forms shall be mailed or otherwise delivered to the appropriate Regional Office, which is indicated at: https: //deq.nc.gov/contact/regional- offices . G-3. Submittal Process after Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reporting (eDMR) Unless otherwise informed by the Director, permittees shall register in eDMR prior to July 1, 2021 and shall begin reporting discharge monitoring data using eDMR prior to or on January 1, 2022. Information about eDMR can be found by typing"https://deq.nc.gov/deq.nc.gov/sw-edmr" into a browser window and hitting "enter." G-4. Results Below Detection Limits When results are below detection limit, they shall be reported in the format, "<XX mg/L," where XX is the numerical value of the detection limit. Page 20 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 G-5. Occurrences of No Discharge If no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee must record within 30 days of the end of the sampling period in the facility's monitoring records. "No Flow" or "No Discharge" shall be reported on the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR). G-6. Reports if More Frequent Monitoring Has Occurred If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this General Permit using test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this General Permit, the results of such monitoring shall be included in the data submitted on the DMR. Analytical results within the monitoring period shall be submitted no later than 30 days from the date the facility receives all the sampling results. For purposes of benchmark comparison and Tiered response actions, the permittee shall use the analytical results from the first sample with valid results. The permittee is encouraged to take more samples than required during a monitoring period to help identify potential causes of exceedances. When taking additional samples, the permittee may not use the additional sample with lowest results for compliance purposes to avoid taking actions to identify causes of parameter exceedances. Additional sampling is only for informational purposes. G-7. Report if Begin Discharging to a Waterbody Not Listed on the COC The permittee shall request a modification to the COC from the Division prior to discharging from a new SDO to a waterbody that is not listed on the most current COC. G-8. Qualitative Monitoring Reports The permittee shall record the required qualitative monitoring observations on the SDO Qualitative Monitoring Report form provided by the Division and shall retain the completed forms on site. Qualitative monitoring results shall not be submitted to the Division, except upon the Division's specific requirement to do so. Qualitative Monitoring Report forms are available on the Division's website (httl2s://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/npdes-stormwater- gp—s) G-9. Monitoring Report Retention Copies of the following reports shall be maintained on site or be available electronically to the Division upon request. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or Notice of Intent application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. (a) Calibration and maintenance records, (b) Original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, (c) Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and eDMR or other electronic DMR report submissions, (d) Visual monitoring records, and (e) Copies of all data used to complete the Notice of Intent to be covered by this General Permit. Page 21 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 PART H: OTHER OCCURENCES THAT MUST BE REPORTED After becoming aware of an occurrence that must be reported, the permittee shall contact the appropriate Division Regional Office within the timeframes and in accordance with the requirements listed in Table 8.Occurrences outside normal business hours may be reported to the Department's Environmental Emergency Center personnel at (800) 858-0368. Table 8: Other Occurrences that Shall Be Reported Occurrence Reporting Timeframes (After Discovery) and Other Requirements (a) Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification. (b) Within 7 calendar days, a report that contains a description of the sediment and actions taken to address the cause of the deposition. Division staff may waive the requirement for a written Visible sedimentation in a stream or report on a case -by -case basis. wetland (c) If the stream is listed as impaired on the DWR Integrated Report for sediment -related causes, the permittee may be required to perform additional monitoring, inspections or apply more stringent practices if staff determine that additional requirements are needed to assure compliance with the federal or state impaired waters conditions. Oil spills if they are: • 25 gallons or more, • less than 25 gallons but cannot be (d) Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification. The cleaned up within 24 hours, notification shall include information about the date, time, • cause sheen on surface waters nature, volume and location of the spill or release. (regardless of volume), or • are within 100 feet of surface waters (regardless of volume). Releases of hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities under Section 311 of the Clean (e) Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification. The Water Act (40 CFR 110.3; 40 CFR notification shall include information about the date, time, 117.3) or sec 102 of CERCLA (40 nature, volume and location of the spill or release. CFR 302.4) or G.S. 143-215.85 Anticipated masses [40 CFR ( A report at least ten days before the date of the bypass, if 122.41(m)(3)] possible. The report shall include an evaluation of the anticipated quality and effect of the bypass. Unanticipated bypasses [40 CFR (g) Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification. 122.41(m) (3)] (h) Within 7 calendar days, a report that includes an evaluation of the quality and effect of the bypass. (i) Within 24 hours, an oral or electronic notification. (j) Within 7 calendar days, a report that contains a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the period of noncompliance, Noncompliance with the conditions including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has of this permit that may endanger not been corrected, the anticipated time noncompliance is health or the environment. [40 CFR expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, 122.41(1)(7)] eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. [40 CFR 122.41(1)(6). (k) Division staff may waive the requirement for a written report on a case -by -case basis. Page 22 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 PART I: PERMIT ADMINISTRATION I-1. Signatory Requirements All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permitting Issuing Authority shall be signed and certified [40 CFR 122.41(k)]. (a) All Notices of Intent (NOIs) to be covered under this General Permit shall be signed as follows: i. For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. ii. For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or iii. For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official [40 CFR 122.22]. (b) All reports required by the General Permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in I-1 a above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: i. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above; ii. The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position; and iii. The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]. (c) Changes to authorization: If an authorization under 1-1(b) is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of I-1 b must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.22]. (d) Any person signing a document under I-1 a or I-1 b , or submitting an electronic report Page 23 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 (e.g., eDMR), shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. No other statements of certification will be accepted. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." I-2. General Permit Expiration General Permits will be effective for a term not to exceed five (5) years, at the end of which the Division may renew them after all public notice requirements have been satisfied. If a General Permit is renewed, existing permittees do not need to submit a renewal request or pay a renewal fee unless directed by the Division. New applicants seeking coverage under a renewed General Permit must submit a NOI to be covered and obtain a Certificate of Coverage (COC) under the renewed General Permit [15A NCAC 02H .0127(e)]. I-3. Planned Changes The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the permitted facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged [40 CFR 122.41(1)]. This notification requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in the General Permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a). I-4. Transfers This General Permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in particular NCGS 143-215.1(b) (4)b.2., and may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the COC, or a minor modification, to identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute. The Permittee is required to notify the Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed. I-5. When an Individual Permit May be Required The Director may require any owner/operator authorized to discharge under a COC issued pursuant to this General Permit to apply for and obtain an individual permit or an alternative General Permit. Any interested person may petition the Director to take action under this paragraph. Cases where an individual permit may be required include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) The discharger is a significant contributor of pollutants; (b) Conditions at the permitted site change, altering the constituents and/or characteristics of the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a General Permit; (c) The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this General Permit; (d) A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source; (e) Effluent limitations are promulgated for the point sources covered by this General Permit; (f) A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such point sources Page 24 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 is approved after the issuance of this General Permit; (g) The Director determines at their own discretion that an individual permit is required. I-6. When an Individual Permit May be Requested Any permittee operating under this General Permit may request to be excluded from the coverage of this General Permit by applying for an individual permit. When an individual permit is issued to an owner/operator the applicability of this General Permit is automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit. I-7. General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination The issuance of this General Permit does not prohibit the Permit Issuing Authority from reopening and modifying the General Permit, revoking and reissuing the General Permit, or terminating the General Permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et al. After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the General Permit may be terminated for cause. The filing of a request for a General Permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination does not stay any General Permit condition. The COC shall expire when the General Permit is terminated. I-8. Certificate of Coverage Actions Coverage under the General Permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any General Permit condition [40 CFR 122.41(f)]. I-9. Requirement to Report Incorrect Information Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a NOI to be covered under this General Permit, or submitted incorrect information in that NOI application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or information [40 CFR 122.41(1) (8)]. I-10. Waivers from Electronic Reporting If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms or alternative forms approved by the Director. To obtain a temporary electronic reporting waiver, the permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver request is effective. Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on the Division's website. Page 25 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 I-11. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in timely manner in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(2) may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke coverage under the General Permit. I-12. Flow Measurements Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges. I-13. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136. To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this General Permit, all test procedures must produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below the General Permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used. I-14. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the Federal Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.613 or in Section 309 of the Federal Clean Water Act. Page 26 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 PART J: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY J-1. Compliance Schedule The permittee shall comply with limitations and controls specified for stormwater discharges in accordance with the following schedule: (a) Existing Facilities already operating but applying for permit coverage for the first time: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be developed and implemented within 12 months of the effective date of the Certificate of Coverage (COC) and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in BB=9 of this General Permit, shall be accomplished within 12 months of the effective date of the issuance of the COC. (b) New Facilities applying for coverage for the first time: The SWPPP shall be developed and implemented prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part B of this General Permit shall be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity. (c) Existing facilities previously permitted and applying for renewal under this General Permit: All requirements, conditions, limitations, and controls contained in this permit (except new SWPPP elements in this permit renewal) shall become effective immediately upon issuance of the COC. New elements of the SWPPP for this permit renewal shall be developed and implemented within 6 months of the effective date of this General Permit and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part B of this General Permit shall be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity. J-2. Duty to Comply The permittee must comply with all conditions of this General Permit. Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal application [40 CFR 122.41]. (a) The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of the CWA for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if the General Permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement [40 CFR 122.41]. (b) The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $51,570 per day for each violation [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]. (c) The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than one (1) year, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than two (2) years, or both [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]. (d) Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or limitations is Page 27 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 subject to criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than three (3) years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than $100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than six (6) years, or both [33 USC 1319(c)(2) and 40 CFR122.41(a)(2)]. (e) Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the CWA, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the Act, and who knows at that time that they thereby place another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(B)(iii) of the Act, shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions [40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]. (f) Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]. (g) Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $20,628 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $51,570. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $20,628 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty not to exceed $257,848. [33 USC 1319(g)(2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(3)]. J-3. Duty to Mitigate The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this General Permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment [40 CFR 122.41(d)]. J-4. Civil and Criminal Liability Except as provided in CC=6 of this General Permit regarding bypassing of stormwater control facilities, nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6, or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended. J-5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this General Permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. J-6. Property Rights The issuance of this General Permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any Page 28 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40 CFR 122.41(g)]. J-7. Severability The provisions of this General Permit are severable, and if any provision of this General Permit, or the application of any provision of this General Permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this General Permit, shall not be affected thereby [NCGS 15013-23]. J-8. Duty to Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the COC issued pursuant to this General Permit or to determine compliance with this General Permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this General Permit [40 CFR 122.41(h)]. J-9. Penalties for Tampering The CWA provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this General Permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two (2) years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than four (4) years, or both [40 CFR 122.41]. J-10. Penalties for Falsification of Reports The CWA provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this General Permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two (2) years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41]. J-11. Onshore or Offshore Construction This General Permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters. J-12. Duty to Reapply Dischargers covered by this General Permit need not submit a new Notice of Intent (NOI) or renewal request unless so directed by the Division. If the Division chooses not to renew this General Permit, the permittee will be notified to submit an application for an individual permit [15A NCAC 02H.0127(e)]. J-13. Inspection and Entry The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system MS4 , an authorized representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to: Page 29 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 (a) Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this General Permit; (b) Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions of this General Permit; (c) Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this General Permit; and (d) Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location [40 CFR 122.41(i)]. J-14. Need to Halt or Reduce Not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the condition of this General Permit [40 CFR 122.41(c)]. Page 30 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 PART K: DEFINITIONS Additional definitions for the NPDES Program may be found in 40 CFR Part 122.2. Act See Clean Water Act. Adverse Weather Weather conditions are those that are dangerous or create inaccessibility for personnel, such as local flooding, high winds, or electrical storms, or situations that otherwise make sampling impractical. When adverse weather conditions prevent the collection of samples during the sample period, the permittee must take a substitute sample or perform a visual assessment during the next qualifying storm event. Documentation of an adverse event (with date, time and written narrative) and the rationale must be included with your SWPPP records. Adverse weather does not exempt the permittee from having to file a monitoring report in accordance with the sampling schedule. Adverse events and failures to monitor must also be explained and reported on the relevant DMR. Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges This General Permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which shall be allowed in the stormwater conveyance system include: (a) All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit. (b) Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate without added chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water, waterline and fire hydrant flushings, water from footing drains, irrigation waters, flows from riparian habitats and wetlands. (c) Discharges resulting from firefighting or firefighting training, or emergency shower or eye wash as a result of use in the event of an emergency. Best Management Practices (BMPs) Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may take the form of a process, activity, or physical structure. More information on BMPs can be found at: htti2s://www.epa.gov/npdes/national-menu-best-management-practices-bmps- stormwater#edu. Bulk Storage of Liquid Materials Liquid raw materials, in -process liquids and reactants, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products contained in a single above ground container, tank, or vessel having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or contained in multiple above ground containers, tanks, or vessels located in close proximity to each other having a total combined capacity of greater than 1,320 gallons. Bypass The known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a control facility including the collection system, or the diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the facility. Certificate of Coverage (COC) The cover sheet which accompanies a general permit upon issuance and lists the facility name, location, receiving stream, river basin, and effective date of coverage under the general permit, and is signed by the Director. Page 31 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 Clean Water Act (CWA) The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq. Division The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), formerly the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Director The Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, the permit issuing authority. EMC The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. Grab Sample An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be analyzed (analytically or qualitatively) should be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge. Hazardous Substance Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. High Quality Waters (HQW) Supplemental North Carolina water quality classification intended to protect waters which are rated excellent based on biological and physical/chemical characteristics through Division monitoring or special studies, or HQW by definition: (a) Water Supply Watershed I (WS-I), (b) Water Supply Watershed II (WS-II), (c) SA waters (commercial shellfish), (d) Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), (e) Primary Nursery Areas and other functional nursery areas designated by Marine Fisheries Commission, or (f) Waters for which the Division of Water Resources has received a petition for reclassification to either WS-I or WS-II (15A NCAC 0213 .0200). Impaired Water A water that has one or more parameters (biological and/or chemical) that exceed water quality standards Measurable Storm Event A storm event that results in an actual discharge from the permitted site outfall. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of local self-government such as a city or town. No Exposure A condition of no exposure means that all industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm -resistant shelter or acceptable storage containers to prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, or runoff. Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to, material handling equipment or activities, industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by - Page 32 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 products, final products, or waste products. The Division's Regional Office may grant a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting requirements only if a facility complies with the terms and conditions described in 40 CFR §122.26(g). Notice oflntent (NOI) The state application form which, when submitted to the Division, officially indicates the facility's notice of intent to seek coverage under a general permit. Outstanding Resource Water (ORW) Supplemental North Carolina water quality classification intended to protect unique and special waters having excellent water quality and being of exceptional state or national, ecological or recreational significance. To qualify, waters must be rated Excellent by the NC Division of Water Resources, and have one of the following outstanding resource values: (a) Outstanding fish habitat and fisheries, (b) Unusually high level of water -based recreation or potential for such kind of recreation, (c) Some special designation such as N.C. Scenic/Natural River, or National Wildlife Refuge, (d) Important component of state or national park or forest; or (e) Special ecological or scientific significance (rare or endangered species habitat, research or educational areas). All ORWs are High Quality Waters (HQW) by supplemental classification. (15A NCAC 02B .0200) Permit Issuing Authority The Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (see "Director" above). Permittee The owner or operator issued a Certificate of Coverage pursuant to this General Permit. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater is or may be discharged to waters of the State. Primary Nursery Area (PNA) Tidal saltwaters which provide essential habitat for the early development of commercially important fish and shellfish and are so designated by the Marine Fisheries Commission. (15A NCAC 0213.0200) Representative Outfall Status (ROS) When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the discharges at multiple outfalls, the Division's Regional Office may grant representative outfall status. ROS allows the permittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls. Secondary Containment Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment structure plus sufficient freeboard to contain the 25-year. 24-hour storm event. Section 313 Water Priority Chemical A chemical or chemical category which: Page 33 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 (a) Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right- to -Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986; (b) Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III, Section 313 reporting requirements; and (c) Meets at least one of the following criteria: • Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR Part 122 on Table II (organic priority pollutants), Table III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic pollutants and hazardous substances); • Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b) (2) (A) of the CWA at 40 CFR 116.4; or • Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria. Severe Property Damage Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production. Significant Materials Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or production; hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes, slag, and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges. Significant Spills Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.3 and 40 CFR 117.3) or section 102 of CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4). Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) A permanent structural device that is designed, constructed, and maintained to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff by promoting setline or filtration; or to mimic the natural hydrologic cycle by promoting infiltration, evap o -transpiration, post -filtration discharge, reuse of stormwater, or a combination thereof. Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) The point of departure of stormwater from a discernible, confined, or discrete conveyance, including but not limited to, storm sewer pipes, drainage ditches, channels, spillways, or channelized collection areas, from which stormwater flows directly or indirectly into waters of the Stateof North Carolina. Stormwater Runoff The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying stormwater and which is directly related to manufacturing, processing, or raw material storage areas at an Page 34 of 35 Permit No. NCG080000 industrial site. Facilities considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14). The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce stormwater pollution and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site. Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) TMDLs are written plans for attaining and maintaining water quality standards, in all seasons, for a specific water body and pollutant. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be found at httl2s://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/12lanninglmodeling- assessment/tmdls. Toxic Pollutant Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a) (1) of the Clean Water Act. Trout Water (Tr) Supplemental NC water quality classification intended to protect freshwaters for natural trout propagation and survival of stocked trout on a year-round basis. This is not the same as the NC Wildlife Resources Commission's Designated Public Mountain Trout Waters (15A NCAC 02B .0200). Upset An exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology -based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment or control facilities, inadequate treatment or control facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Vehicle Maintenance Activity Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, washing, sanding, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning operations, or airport deicing operations. Visible Sedimentation Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water, air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided eye. 10 year, 24-hour Storm Event The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once in 10 years. 25 year, 24-hour Storm Event The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once in 25 years. Page 35 of 35 APPENDIX B SWPPP Minimum Requirements Checklist SWPPP Checklist Minimum requirements for the SWPPP are listed in the NPDES General Permit under Part B. This checklist identifies sections of the SWPPP that satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the permit. Requirement SWPPP Section Reference B-1 Responsible Party Section 2.3; Section 5.3.2 B-2 General Location Map Figure 1; Section 2.5 B-3 Site Map Figures 1-3; Section 2.6 B-4 Narrative Description of Industrial Processes Section 2.4; Section 3.1 B-5 Feasibility Study Section 3.2 B-6 Evaluation of Stormwater Outfalls Section 4.0 B-7 Stormwater BMP Summary Section 5.0-5.1 B-8 BMPs for Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Areas Section 5.1.1 B-9 Secondary Containment Plan Section 5.2 B-10 Spill Prevention and Response Procedures Section 5.3 B-11 Solvent Management Plan Section 5.4 B-12 Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program Section 5.1; Section 6.1-6.2; Section 6.6 B-13 Employee Training Section 6.5 B-14 Representative Outfall Status Section 5.5 B-15 Annual SWPPP Review and Update Section 8.0 B-16 Annual Online SWPPP Certification Section 8.0 B-17 Notice to Modify the SWPPP Section 8.0 B-18 SWPPP Documentation Section 9.0 APPENDIX C Annual Review Record Annual Plan Record Cargo Transporters 3382 North Oxford Street, Claremont, North Carolina Yea r: SWPPP Review Was there a change in design, construction, operation, site drainage, maintenance, or configuration of the physical features which may have a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters Non-Stormwater Stormwater outfalls have been Discharge evaluated for the presence of non - Evaluation and stormwater discharges. Certification Evaluation of BMP Evaluation of BMP effectiveness. effectiveness. Provide additional information if effectiveness of stormwater BMPs could be improved or modifications are made. List of Significant Review and update list of significant Spills or Leaks spills or leaks of oil or pollutants for the previous three years. If no spills, indicate such. Solvent Inventory Review and update the solvent inventory. Employee Training Annual training requirements of SWPPP met for applicable employees. APPENDIX D Inspection Forms Inspection Form Cargo Transporters 3382 North Oxford Street, Claremont, North Carolina Name of Inspector: Date of Inspection: Title of Inspector: _ Time of Inspection: Outfalls and stormwater system features: • General condition • No trash or indications of pollutants Erosion or soil accumulation Material Storage/Handling Areas: • Condition of tanks, drums, totes, pipes, dispenser, etc. Materials properly stored • Storage in accordance with BMPs Waste Disposal Areas: • Condition of containers • Condition beneath containers • Evidence of leaks • Typical waste contained Loading/Unloading Areas: • General condition • Signs of leakage or spills Parking and Access Roads: • General condition Free of debris Fuel/oil stains Additional Information: Follow up Inspection (Date ) APPENDIX E NCDEQ Qualitative Monitoring Reports Environmental Quality Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) Qualitative Monitoring Report For guidance on filling out this form, please visit https:Hdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/ npdes-stormwater-gps Permit No.: N/C/ / / / / / / / or Certificate of Coverage No.: N/C/G/ Facility Name: County: Phone No. Inspector: Date of Inspection: Time of Inspection: Total Event Precipitation (inches): All permits require qualitative monitoring to be performed during a "measurable storm event." A "measurable storm event" is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee obtains approval from the local DEMLR Regional Office. By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge: (Signature of Permittee or Designee) 1. Outfall Description: Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.): Receiving Stream: Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area: Page 1 of 2 SWU-242, Last modified 06/01/2018 2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint (light, medium, dark) as descriptors: 3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil, weak chlorine odor, etc.): 4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge, where 1 is clear and 5 is very cloudy: 1 2 3 4 5 5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids: 1 2 3 4 5 6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy: 1 2 3 4 5 7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? O Yes O No. 8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? OYes O No. 9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? O Yes O No. 10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution: List and describe Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation. Page 2 of 2 SWU-242, Last modified 06/01/2018 APPENDIX F Annual Summary Data Monitoring Report STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALL (SDO) ANNUAL SUMMARY DATA MONITORING REPORT (DMR) / SPPP Annual Update DATA REVIEW FORM Calendar Year Individual NPDES Permit No. NCS❑❑❑❑❑❑ or Certificate of Coverage (COC) No. NCG❑❑❑❑❑❑ This monitoring report summary of the calendar year should be kept on file on -site with the facility SPPP. Facility Name: County: Phone Number: ( ) Total no. of SDOs monitored Outfall No. Is this outfall currently in Tier 2 (monitored monthly)? Yes ❑ No ❑ Was this outfall ever in Tier 2 (monitored monthly) during the past year? Yes ❑ No ❑ If this outfall was in Tier 2 last year, why was monthly monitoring discontinued? Enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency ❑ Received approval from DWQ to reduce monitoring frequency ❑ Other ❑ Was this SDO monitored because of vehicle maintenance activities? Yes ❑ No ❑ Parameter, (units) Total Rainfall, inches Benchmark N/A Date Sample Collected, mm/dd/yy SWU-264 - Generic Annual DMR Last revised 610112018 Additional Outfall Attachment Outfall No. Is this outfall currently in Tier 2 (monitored monthly)? Yes ❑ No ❑ Was this outfall ever in Tier 2 (monitored monthly) during the past year? Yes ❑ No ❑ If this outfall was in Tier 2 last year, why was monthly monitoring discontinued? Enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency ❑ Received approval from DWQ to reduce monitoring frequency ❑ Other ❑ Was this SDO monitored because of vehicle maintenance activities? Yes ❑ No ❑ Parameter, (units) Total Rainfall, inches Benchmark N/A Date Sample Collected, mm/dd/yy SWU-264 - Generic Annual DMR Last revised 610112018 I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Signature Date For questions, contact your local Regional Office: DEMLR Regional Office Contact Information: ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 (828) 296-4500 RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 791-4200 WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL OFFICE 450 Hanes Mill Rd, Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27105 (336) 776-9800 FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 225 Green Street 610 East Center Avenue/Suite 301 Systel Building Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 (910) 433-3300 WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 (252) 946-6481 CENTRAL OFFICE 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 807-6300 Mooresville, NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405-2845 (910) 796-7215 SWU-264 - Generic Annual DMR Last revised 610112018