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May 9, 2024
Latham Pool Products Inc
Attn: Matt Rowe
787 Watervliet Shaker Road
Latham, NY 12110
Subject: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MEETING
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG050000
Latham Pool Products Inc
Viking Pools, LLC—Rockingham Facility
Certificate of Coverage NCG050368
Richmond County
Dear Mr. Rowe:
On May 1, 2024, a technical assistance meeting was conducted for the Viking Pools (Latham Pool
Products) — Rockingham facility located at 162 Enterprise Road, Rockingham, Richmond County, North
Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Mr. Gil Aponte and Ms.
Alicia Smith were present during the inspection and their time and assistance is greatly appreciated. The
technical assistance meeting was to discuss the current NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG050000
under Certificate of Coverage NCG050368, which the facility is covered. Permit coverage authorizes the
discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Cartledge Creek, class C waters
in the Yadkin River Basin.
Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, comments, or need assistance with understanding any aspect of
your permit, please contact me at(910)433-3389 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Kelly o as
Environmental Engineer
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Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
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Gil Aponte, Viking Pools
Alicia Smith, Viking Pools
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG050368 Effective: 06/01/23 Expiration: 05/31/28 Owner: Latham Pool Products Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Latham Pools, Rockingham, NC
County: Richmond 162 Enterprise Rd
Region: Fayetteville
Rockingham NC 28379
Contact Person:Theresa Elliott Title: Phone:[phone] Ext.14
Directions to Facility:
Head NW on US 74-BR toward S Lee St.2.5 mi.Turn right at Lila Lane.2 mile,Slight right at NC-1139/Silver Grove Church Road. .5
mi.Turn left at Enterprise Drive.
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/01/2024 Entry Time 10:20AM Exit Time: 11:55AM
Primary Inspector:Kelly Jonas Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Other Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
Permit Inspection Type: Apparel/Printing/Paper/Leather/Rubber Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
II Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG050368 Owner-Facility:Latham Pool Products Inc
Inspection Date: 05/01/2024 Inspection Type:Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Other
Inspection Summary:
Ms. Kelly Jonas met with Mr. Gil Aponte, Plant Manager and Ms.Alicia Smith, Environmental Health and Safety at the
Latham Pools-Rockingham facility for a Technical Assistance visit. She discussed the requirements necessary for
compliance with the NPDES General Permit NCG050000,which includes the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP)and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCCP).Topics of the SWPPP include, but not limited
to, best management practices(BMPs), Prevention Maintenance and Good Housekeeping, secondary Spill Containment,
and Solvent Management Plan. Employee training should include awareness training for all employees. Qualitative and
Analytical Monitoring, as well as the Good Housekeeping inspection are required quarterly. Information was provided on how
to register for eDMR. Finally, records retention is required for five years.
Annual review of the SWPPP should include, but not limited to, non-stormwater(illicit)discharge observation, significant
spills, review of feasibility and possible best management practices, solvent management plan update or re-certification, and
signed acknowledgement from spill response personnel.Annual review of the SPCCP should also be reviewed in its relation
to the SWPPP.
The facility needs to reapply for representative outfall status 30 days prior to the permit renewal.
A Compliance Inspection should be conducted within one year of this meeting.
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Permit: NCG050368 Owner-Facility:Latham Pool Products Inc
Inspection Date: 05/01/2024 Inspection Type:Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Other
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? 0 ❑ ❑ •
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? 0 0 ❑ •
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ❑ 0 ❑ •
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? 0 0 ❑ •
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? 0 ❑ 0 •
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? 0 0 0 •
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? 0 ❑ ❑ •
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? ❑ 0 0 •
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ❑ 0 0 •
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? 0 0 ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ❑ ❑ ❑ •
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ •
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 0 ❑ U
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? 0 ❑ ❑ •
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 ❑ 0 0
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 0 0 0
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ 0 0
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0000
#Were all ouffalls observed during the inspection? 0 0 0 0
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? 0000
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? 0 0 ❑ ❑
Comment:
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL,AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCGO50000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG050368
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
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,
Latham Pool Products Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
Viking Pools, LLC-Rockingham Facility
162 Enterprise Rd
Rockingham
Richmond County
to receiving waters designated as Cartledge Creek, class C waters in the Yadkin River
Basin(s), in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in General Permit No. NCG050000 which can be downloaded by
entering"deq.nc.gov/SW-industrial" in the browser window and navigating to the "NPDES
Stormwater General Permits"web page.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective June 1, 2023.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit or
until rescinded.
Michael Lawyer, Stormwater Program Supervisor
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission