NCG050396_Cover Letter and Inspection Report_20240730

ROY COOPER y
Governor
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ELIZABETH S.BISER ,
Secretary
WILLIAM E. TOBY VINSON,JR. NORTH CAR LIN'A
Interim Director Environmental Quality
July 30, 2024
Celgard LLC
Attn: Roy Nixon
390 Business Blvd NW
Charlotte,North Carolina 28207
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG050000
Celgard LLC
Celgard Concord Plant,Certificate of Coverage NCG050396
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr.Nixon:
On July 16, 2024, a site inspection was conducted for the Celgard Concord Plant facility located at 390
Business Blvd NW, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is
enclosed for your review. Julian Torain and Tyler Joyce were also present during the inspection and their time
and assistance is greatly appreciated. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered
by NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG050000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG050396. Permit
coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Afton
Run, class C waters in the Yadkin Pee-Dee River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be compliant with the conditions of the NCG050000
permit. Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations
made during the inspection.
Please be advised that violations of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit are subject to a civil
penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff have any questions,
comments, or needs assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please contact me at
(704) 23 5-2 100 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Kathryn S. Peters
Assistant Regional Engineer
DEMLR
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
c: DEMLR NPDES Stormwater Permit Laserfiche File
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
704-235-2100

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG050396 Effective: 06/01/23 Expiration: 05/31/28 Owner: Celgard LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Celgard Concord Plant
County: Cabarrus 390 Business Blvd Nw
Region: Mooresville
Concord NC 28027
Contact Person:Michael S Swanson Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/16/2024 Entry Time 11:25AM Exit Time: 12:55PM
Primary Inspector:Matthew J Gigante Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Apparel/Printing/Paper/Leather/Rubber Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG050396 Owner-Facility:Celgard LLC
Inspection Date: 0 711 6/2 0 2 4 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Based upon the inspection completed, the site was compliant. All portions of the stormwater pollution prevention plan were
present and up to date.Analytical and qualitative monitoring data was present and being conducted per permit requirements.
All outfalls on site were observed with no visible issues at the time of the inspection.
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Permit: NCG050396 Owner-Facility:Celgard LLC
Inspection Date: 07/16/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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 El ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"?
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? E El ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 El 0 ❑
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ❑ ❑
Comment: All portions of the stormwater pollution prevention plan were present and up to date
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 0 ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring data was present and monitoring was being conducted per permit
requirements.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? E ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoring data was present and monitoring was being conducted per permit
requirements.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? El El E ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? 0 0 El ❑
Comment: All outfalls were observed with no visible issues at the time of the inspection
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