NCG030098_Trane Stormwater Inspection Report_20230207

Charlotte -Mecklenburg
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February 7, 2023
Carrie Nguyen, EHS Manager
4500 Morris Field Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208
StormWater.CharMeck.org
Subject: Industrial Facility Inspection
Trane Technologies - Trane Charlotte Remanufacturing
Dear Carrie Nguyen:
On February 1, 2023, Julianna Hawley of Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
(CMSWS) conducted an inspection of the above referenced facility as a requirement of the City
of Charlotte's NPDES Permit, NCS000240, Part II, Section H. Inspection authority is granted by
Charlotte City Code Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-82. At the time of inspection, the facility
was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control
Ordinance.
The inspection was also conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between
Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) —
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR). NCDEQ — DEMLR has been copied
on this report and made aware of the following observations regarding the facility's NPDES
stormwater permit:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed, recorded, and
implemented.
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded.
3) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded.
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Carrie Nguyen, EHS Manager
February 7, 2023
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Thank you for the assistance and cooperation with the site inspection. The attached
report provides details about inspection observations and should be self-explanatory. Please
contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or need additional information. For
questions specifically regarding your State -issued NPDES Stormwater Certificate of Coverage
NCG030098, please contact Jeffrey Chandler with NCDEQ — DEMLR at [phone].
Thank you,
Julianna Hawley
Environmental Specialist III
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
cc: Andrew DeCristofaro, Charlotte Storm Water Services
Zahid Khan, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Jeffrey Chandler, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Jerry Eplin, NCDEQ — DEMLR
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Facility Name: Trane Technologies Inspection # : 73262
Contact: Carrie Nguyen, EHS Manager Permit #: NCG030098
Inspector: Julianna Hawley Receiving Stream: SUGAR
Inspection Date: 02/01/2023 Entry Time: 9:30 am Exit Time: 10:30 am SIC #:
Facility Description: The Trane Charlotte Remanufacturing facility is located at 4500 Morris Field Drive on approximately
21.5 acres. The facility re -manufactures commercial air conditioner compressors and provides rental equipment to
commercial facilities. 7
File Review/History: Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) previously conducted an inspection of this
facility on 9/16/2017, and the report was issued as satisfactory.
Inspection Summary: The facility was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution
Control Ordinance at the time of the inspection. Please refer to the report for recommendations and comments.
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
No
Storrmwater coveys through the site via sheet flow into
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
several drop inlets before leaving the site via four outfalls.
One detention basin was observed at the front of the property.
Please refer to the "structural stormwater control measures"
section of this report for recommendations about the
detention basin. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed at the drop inlets or outfalls.
Erosion issues
No
No erosion issues were observed onsite during the inspection
Structural stormwater control
Recommendation
The detention basin SCM at the front of the property was
measures (SCMs)
observed to be overgrown with vegetation. CMSWS
recommends that the SCM be properly maintained to protect
water quality.
Illicit discharges/connections
No
No illicit discharges or connections were observed onsite
during the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s) (ASTs)
No
One 330-gallon diesel fuel tank and one 6,000-gallon used oil
and any associated venting and/or
tank were observed to be stored outdoors within secondary
dispenser(s) — list tank size(s) and
containment. According to facility personnel, any
contents
accumulated stormwater is pumped to the pre-treatment
system. Several other ASTs, including materials used for
production, were observed indoors throughout the facility
within containment pits that can also be pumped into and
processed by the pre-treatment system. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Underground storage tank(s) (USTs)
N/A
and any associated fill port area(s)
and dispenser(s) — list tank size(s)
and contents
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Outdoor material storage area(s)
No
Generators and commercial air conditioners were observed to
be stored outdoors. There are several 275-gallon totes of
coolant and cleaning chemicals that were observed to be
covered and stored in a manner that would result in any spills
or leaks conveying into the pre-treatment system. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Outdoor processing area(s)
No
Three outdoor machine maintenance bays and one wash bay
were observed to be covered. The areas drain to the onsite
pre-treatment system. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Loading/unloading area(s)
No
No stormwater pollution issues were observed at the loading/
unloading areas.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
No
Fueling occurs at the ASTs. Maintenance of compressors
maintenance, washing, storage, etc.
and rental equipment occurs at the three covered
maintenance areas outdoors. Washing occurs at the covered
wash bay. Berms were observed at the covered areas so
that materials drain into the pre-treatment system and do not
enter the stormwater system. Vehicles were observed to be
stored indoors and outdoors. No stormwater pollution issues
were observed.
Oil/water separator and/or
No
The facility has a permitted pre-treatment system that treats
pretreatment
all process water, materials entering the floor drains,
stormwater or leaks from the secondary containment, and
wash water from the equipment wash pad. The system is
connected to the sanitary sewer system. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Waste storage/disposal area(s) -
No
Several open top waste containers were observed onsite,
open tops, waste containers, scrap
including metal, general waste, and wood recycling. All
metal bins, etc.
waste containers, with the exception of the wood recycling
open top, were observed to be covered. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Food service area(s)
N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Items awaiting re -conditioning and any associated parts and
supplies were observed to be stored indoors. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Indoor processing area(s)
No
All manufacturing and processing of materials was observed
to be occurring indoors. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Floor drains
No
All floors drains at the facility drain to the pre-treatment
system and discharge to the sanitary sewer. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Spill response equipment
No
Spill response equipment was observed throughout the
facility.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater
Yes
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?
Reviewed and updated annually
Yes
The SWPPP was most recently reviewed and updated 12/8/2
022.
Responsible party
Yes
General location (USGS) map
Yes
Detailed site map
Yes
Narrative description of industrial
Yes
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Feasibility study
Yes
Evaluation of stormwater outfalls (non
Yes
The most recent evaluations occurred on 7/8/2021 and 6/2/20
-stormwater discharge evaluation)
22.
Stormwater best management
Yes
practice (BMP) summary
Secondary containment plan (all
Yes
necessary secondary containment
provided and documented)
Records on every release from a
N/A
The secondary containment areas are pumped into the pre-tr
secondary containment system (for
eatment system for processing.
the last 5 years)
Spill prevention and response
Yes
procedures (SPRP)
List of significant spills or leaks (for
Yes
The facility keeps a record of all spills and has noted that no
the last 3 years)
significant spills have occurred in the last three years.
Solvent management plan (SMP)
Yes
Preventative maintenance and good
Yes
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
Facility inspections conducted as
Yes
Facility inspections are conducted quarterly, and the most
required
recent inspections occurred on 2/21/2022, 5/20/2022, 9/30/20
22, and 12/8/2022.
Employee training (provided and
Yes
Employee training was provided and documented on 10/7/202
documented)
1 and 10/27/2022.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as
Yes
Qualitative monitoring is being conducted monthly with
required
analytical monitoring.
Analytical monitoring conducted as
Yes
Analytical monitoring is conducted monthly, and no
required
discharge forms are being submitted for months in which no
discharge occurred.
Analytical monitoring for onsite
N/A
vehicle and equipment maintenance
as required
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
Yes
coverage onsite
All outfalls observed
Yes
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Number of Outfalls Observed
4
Representative outfall status
Yes
The facility has representative outfall status at outfall C and
documented by DEMLR
provided the letter from DEMLR.
Annual no -exposure self re-certificatio
N/A
n documented
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