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Home My WebLink AboutNCG080922_Inspection Report - Charlotte Intermodal Services_20240112 ChmrfoN-M4cA4nburg ji / STORM Facility Inspection Wi E 5tormW ate r.Cho rMeck.org Suvices Facility Name: Charlotte Intermodal Facility Inspection#: 80939 Contact:Adam Motsinger, Manager Environmental Operation Permit#: NCG080922 Inspector: Ron Eubanks Receiving Stream: Sugar Inspection Date: 01/04/2024 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 12:30 pm SIC#: Facility Description: Charlotte Intermodal Services, Inc. is located at 5710 West Boulevard on approximately 200 acres in Charlotte. Norfolk Southern leases the property and operations are conducted with three contractors. Charlotte Intermodal Services, Inc. is a transportation facility that loads and unloads rail car freight and maintains intermodal equipment. File Review/History: Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS)has previously inspected the facility on October 7, 2015 and October 8, 2019. A Notice of Violation was issued for an illicit discharge from the oil/water separator into the stormwater drainage system on October 21,2015. The report was issued as satisfactory during the inspection on October 8, 2019. Inspection Summary: Charlotte Intermodal Services, Inc.was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Please refer to the report for comments and recommendations from the inspection. Site Inspection Deficiency M Comments Stormwater system (catch basins, Satisfactory Stormwater conveys through the site into a series of catch inlets, outfalls, etc.) basins,which discharge from the property via one outfall. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Erosion issues Recommendation There were erosion issues observed on the sloped areas near the security fencing on the western property boundary adjacent to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CDIA). CMSWS recommends that Norfolk Southern coordinate with CDIA to install groundcover to control erosion and off-site sedimentation. Structural stormwater control Recommendation There are several dry detention basin SCMs located on the measures(SCMs) property.There was standing water observed in a few areas of the SCMs. CMSWS recommends that Norfolk Southern coordinate with CDIA to address the drainage and standing water concerns on the property. Illicit discharges/connections Satisfactory No illicit discharges/connections were observed on the property during the inspection. Aboveground storage tank(s)(ASTs) Recommendation The following ASTs are located on the property: one 1,000-gal and any associated venting and/or Ion diesel fuel AST,one 500-gallon diesel fuel AST, one 300-g dispenser(s)—list tank size(s)and allon new motor oil AST, one 275-gallon used oil AST, one contents 150-gallon new hydraulic oil AST, and one 300-gallon anti-free ze AST.There was minor staining observed on the maintenance pad adjacent to the ASTs. CMSWS recommends that the maintenance pad be routinely inspected and cleaned as needed. To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311 :T CHARLOTTE_ http://stormwater.charmeck.org 1/12/2024 4:55:49PM Page 1 of 3 Site Inspection Deficiency Comments Underground storage tank(s)(USTs) N/A and any associated fill port area(s) and dispenser(s)—list tank size(s) and contents Outdoor material storage area(s) Recommendation Intermodal containers, chassis, and other related materials are stored outdoors on the property. There was trash and litter observed in the container storage lot along the security fencing on the eastern portion of the property. CMSWS recommends that routine lot cleaning be conducted to remove trash and litter. Outdoor processing area(s) N/A Loading/unloading area(s) Satisfactory Cranes operate outdoors on the property to load and unload intermodal containers. The loading and unloading areas appeared to be in good condition; no stormwater pollution issues were observed. Vehicle/equipment area(s)-fueling, Satisfactory Vehicle/equipment fueling, maintenance, and storage maintenance,washing, storage, etc. activities are conducted onsite. Per facility staff, no washing activities are conducted on the property. No significant stormwater pollution issues were observed. Oil/water separator and/or Satisfactory Per facility staff, stormwater from the maintenance pad drains pretreatment to an oil/water separator.The oil/water separator is routinely inspected and cleaned as needed to ensure it functions properly. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Waste storage/disposal area(s)- Recommendation There are several municipal waste and scrap metal recycling open tops,waste containers, scrap dumpsters located on the property. Some of the dumpsters metal bins, etc. were observed uncovered. CMSWS recommends that the dumpsters be covered to prevent stormwater exposure. Food service area(s) N/A Indoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Parts and equipment are located inside the maintenance shop building. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Indoor processing area(s) Satisfactory Vehicle maintenance activities are conducted inside the maintenance shop building. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Floor drains N/A The floor drains in the maintenance shop building were observed to be capped. No stormwater pollution issues were observed. Spill response equipment Satisfactory There are several spill kits located on the property. Per facility staff,the spill kits are routinely inspected and restoked as needed. SWPPP Section Observed Comments Does the facility have a Stormwater Satisfactory A SWPPP has been prepared and implemented for the Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)? property. Reviewed and updated annually Satisfactory The SWPPP was reviewed and updated in November 2023. Responsible party Satisfactory General location (USGS)map Satisfactory Detailed site map Satisfactory Narrative description of industrial Satisfactory processes Feasibility study Satisfactory Evaluation of stormwater outfalls(non Satisfactory The recent evaluation of the stormwater outfall was conducted -stormwater discharge evaluation) on November 20, 2023. To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311 CHARL(YFTE_ http://stormwater.charmeck.org 1/12/2024 4:55:49PM Page 2 of 3 SWPPP Section Observed Comments Stormwater best management Satisfactory practice(BMP)summary Secondary containment plan (all Satisfactory The ASTs have double-walled secondary containment. necessary secondary containment provided and documented) Records on every release from a N/A secondary containment system (for the last 5 years) Spill prevention and response Satisfactory procedures(SPRP) List of significant spills or leaks(for Satisfactory A diesel fuel spill occurred on the property November 9, 2023. the last 3 years) The spill was properly reported and documented in the SWPPP. Solvent management plan (SMP) Satisfactory Preventative maintenance and good Satisfactory housekeeping program (PMGHP) Facility inspections conducted as Satisfactory The recent quarterly inspections were conducted on February required 12, May 19, July 26, and October 25, 2023. Employee training (provided and Satisfactory documented) Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments Qualitative monitoring conducted as Satisfactory The recent qualitative monitoring was conducted on March 20 required ,April 7,August 29, and November 21, 2023. Analytical monitoring conducted as Satisfactory The recent analytical monitoring was conducted on March 20, required April 7,August 29, and November 21, 2023. No permit benchmark exceedances were reported. Analytical monitoring for onsite Satisfactory The recent analytical monitoring was conducted on March 20, vehicle and equipment maintenance April 7,August 29, and November 21, 2023. No permit as required benchmark exceedances were reported Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments Copy of permit and certificate of Satisfactory The facility has Certificate of Coverage NCG080922. coverage onsite All outfalls observed Yes No stormwater pollution issues were observed at the outfall. Number of Outfalls Observed 1 Representative outfall status N/A documented by DEMLR Annual no-exposure self re-certificatio N/A n documented To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311 CHARL(YFTE_ http://stormwater.charmeck.org 1/12/2024 4:55:49PM Page 3 of 3