NC0089010_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240517

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Roger Melvin
Toney Lumber Co Inc
PO Box 447
Louisburg, NC 27549-0447
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
May 17, 2024
SUBJECT: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION REPORT & NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2024-PC-0309
NPDES Permit No. NCO089010
Louisburg Lumber Mill
Franklin County
Dear Mr. Melvin:
On April 17, 2024, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) staff Jesse Barnes conducted
a routine compliance evaluation inspection at the Louisburg Lumber Mill in reference to NPDES permit NC0089010.
Facility staff Roger Melvin and Mike Senter were present during the inspection. A review of records, data, structures,
operations, and maintenance was completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The
determined permit violation(s), item(s) of concern, and other observations are listed below. Inspection findings are
detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report.
Permit Violation(s)
Part I, Section A. (1.) of the subject permit requires weekly flow to be monitored and reported as an
instantaneous measurement of effluent flow. Currently, flow is monitored and reported as a totalized
calculation based on influent flow from the public water supply utility. An effluent flow measurement device
must be installed, calibrated, and maintained as described in Part II, Section D. (3.) of the subject permit.
tem(s) of Concern
2. As of the date of this letter, DWR has not received an application to renew the subject permit. The subject
permit and its authorization to discharge will expire at midnight on September 30, 2024. The permit renewal
application is past due as of March 31, 2024.
3. Effluent settleable solids data has been reported in mL/L on recent DMRs but should be reported in mg/L in
accordance with the requirements of the subject permit.
4. On -site staff indicated that facility ownership information is not accurately reflected in DWRs records. Please
complete and submit the attached Change of Ownership Form with up-to-date information.
5. On -site staff expressed the need to register new users for eDMR since the facility has changed ownership.
Please complete and submit the attached eDMR Registration Form to designate users.
Other Observations
The Louisburg Lumber Mill is located at 309 Bunn Rd in Louisburg, Franklin County, NC. Version 3.0 of NPDES permit
NCO089010 became effective April 1, 2020, and will expire at midnight on September 30, 2024. See Item 2, above.
The permitted facility is a lumber wet -decking operation generating runoff from wet -decking and stormwater. The
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources D E Q
Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
NORTH CAROLINA
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facility is authorized to discharge in accordance with the subject permit to an unnamed tributary (UT) to the Tar
River [stream -segment 28-(24.7)], designated Class WS-V;NSW waters of the State within subbasin 03-03-01 of the
Tar -Pamlico River Basin. The facility was as described in the subject permit.
The October 2023 discharge monitoring report (DMR), associated laboratory reports, and chains of custody, were
reviewed for completeness, transcription accuracy, and permit compliance. All reviewed records and reports
appeared to be complete and compliant during the inspection with no errors found. See Item 3, above. All
parameters, field and non -field, are performed by contracted lab Meritech Inc, certified lab # 165.
The facility utilizes BMPs and retention to facilitate compliance with the subject permit. There are no conventional
wastewater treatment components. Runoff from wet -decking and stormwater collects in a ditch. The facility
maintains wetland vegetation in the ditch for nutrient removal. Several waddles are present along the ditch to catch
excess debris. Runoff eventually collects in a pool dammed by a steel notched weir, which functions as the effluent
outfall into the receiving stream, UT to the Tar River. The pool aids in treatment by acting as a facultative lagoon,
providing additional biochemical treatment and solids settling. Discharge typically only occurs when wet -decking is
active in warmer months, from spring through early fall.
Effluent sampling is conducted by collecting grab samples with a dipper from the effluent weir. Effluent discharge
during the inspection appeared to be clear with no visible foam or debris. The runoff collection ditch and BMPS
appeared to be functioning properly with no obvious indications of excessive nutrients, solids, debris, or other
pollutants.
Please respond to this notice, in writing via email or letter to this office, within 30 business days of
receipt. The response should address each violation (1) listed above by providing details of planned corrective
actions along with estimated completion dates for each violation. Failure to make corrective actions to achieve
compliance with the subject permit within a reasonable time may result in further enforcement actions.
Please be aware that DWR may take enforcement action against any individual who fails to comply with the
requirements of all applicable permits, regulations, and/or statutes. Pursuant to NC General Statute (NCGS) 143-
215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any
person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit, or
applicable regulations, issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
If you need assistance, contact Jesse Barnes by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
ocuSigned by:
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Attachments:
1. Water Compliance Inspection Report, NCO089010
2. Ownership Change Form
3. eDMR Registration Form
Cc: Laserfiche
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 u 3 I NCO089010 111 121 24/04/17 I17 18 LC] I 19 I s I 20L]
21111I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I r6
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved -------------------
67
I 72 I n, I 71 I 74 79 I I I I I I I80
701 I 71 I LL -1 I I
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
11:00AM 24/04/17
20/04/01
Louisburg Lumber Mill
309 Bunn Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Louisburg NC 27549
12:OOPM 24/04/17
24/09/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Johnny Gilliam,PO Box 447 Louisburg NC 275490447//919-496-5711/
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
DocuSigned by: DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4254/
Jesse BarnesE
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41797473D3194ED...
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
DocuSigned by: 5/16/2024
IRZW094 Poervious editions are obsolete.
EPA Form 356��
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
NC0089010 I11 12I 24/04/17 117 18 i c i
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
On April 17, 2024, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) staff Jesse
Barnes conducted a routine compliance evaluation inspection at the Louisburg Lumber Mill in
reference to NPDES permit NCO089010. Facility staff Roger Melvin and Mike Senter were present
during the inspection. A review of records, data, structures, operations, and maintenance was
completed. This review reflected noncompliance with the subject permit. The determined permit
violation(s), item(s) of concern, and other observations are listed below. Inspection findings are
detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report.
Permit Violation(s)
1. Part I, Section A. (1.) of the subject permit requires weekly flow to be monitored and reported as
an instantaneous measurement of effluent flow. Currently, flow is monitored and reported as a
totalized calculation based on influent flow from the public water supply utility. An effluent flow
measurement device must be installed, calibrated, and maintained as described in Part II, Section D.
(3.) of the subject permit.
Item(s) of Concern
2. As of the date of this letter, DWR has not received an application to renew the subject permit.
The subject permit and its authorization to discharge will expire at midnight on September 30, 2024.
The permit renewal application is past due as of March 31, 2024.
3. Effluent settleable solids data has been reported in mL/L on recent DMRs but should be reported
in mg/L in accordance with the requirements of the subject permit.
4. On -site staff indicated that facility ownership information is not accurately reflected in DWRs
records. Please complete and submit the attached Change of Ownership Form with up-to-date
information.
5. On -site staff expressed the need to register new users for eDMR since the facility has changed
ownership. Please complete and submit the attached eDMR Registration Form to designate users.
Other Observations
The Louisburg Lumber Mill is located at 309 Bunn Rd in Louisburg, Franklin County, NC. Version 3.0
of NPDES permit NCO089010 became effective April 1, 2020, and will expire at midnight on
September 30, 2024. See Item 2, above. The permitted facility is a lumber wet -decking operation
generating runoff from wet -decking and stormwater. The facility is authorized to discharge in
accordance with the subject permit to an unnamed tributary (LIT) to the Tar River [stream -segment
28-(24.7)], designated Class WS-V;NSW waters of the State within subbasin 03-03-01 of the
Tar -Pamlico River Basin. The facility was as described in the subject permit.
The October 2023 discharge monitoring report (DMR), associated laboratory reports, and chains of
custody, were reviewed for completeness, transcription accuracy, and permit compliance. All
reviewed records and reports appeared to be complete and compliant during the inspection with no
errors found. See Item 3, above. All parameters, field and non -field, are performed by contracted lab
Meritech Inc, certified lab # 165.
The facility utilizes BMPs and retention to facilitate compliance with the subject permit. There are no
conventional wastewater treatment components. Runoff from wet -decking and stormwater collects in
a ditch. The facility maintains wetland vegetation in the ditch for nutrient removal. Several waddles
are present along the ditch to catch excess debris. Runoff eventually collects in a pool dammed by a
steel notched weir, which functions as the effluent outfall into the receiving stream, LIT to the Tar
River. The pool aids in treatment by acting as a facultative lagoon, providing additional biochemical
treatment and solids settling. Discharge typically only occurs when wet -decking is active in warmer
months, from spring through early fall.
Effluent sampling is conducted by collecting grab samples with a dipper from the effluent weir.
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Permit: NC0089010 Owner -Facility: Louisburg Lumber Mill
Inspection Date: 04/17/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent discharge during the inspection appeared to be clear with no visible foam or debris. The
runoff collection ditch and BMPS appeared to be functioning properly with no obvious indications of
excessive nutrients, solids, debris, or other pollutants.
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Permit: NCO089010 Owner -Facility: Louisburg Lumber Mill
Inspection Date: 04/17/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment: Permit renewal application is past due as of March 31, 2024.
Record Keeping
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Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified
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operator on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility
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classification?
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment:
Laboratory Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO089010 Owner -Facility: Louisburg Lumber Mill
Inspection Date: 04/17/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Laboratory
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
# Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at less than or equal to 6.0
degrees Celsius)?
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
Comment:
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Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
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Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Flow Measurement - Effluent
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# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
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Comment: No effluent flow meter
Effluent Pipe
Yes
No
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Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
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Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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degrees Celsius)?
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Permit: NC0089010 Owner -Facility: Louisburg Lumber Mill
Inspection Date: 04/17/2024 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Effluent Sampling
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type
representative)?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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