NCG210147_Cover Letter and Inspection Report_20240812

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WILLIAM E.TOBY VINSON,JR NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
August 12, 2024
Terra Mulch Products LLC
Attention: Brian Moran
219 Simpson Street SW
Conover,North Carolina 28613
Subject: Stormwater Inspection Report
NPDES Stormwater Permit Number or Certificate of Coverage Number NCG210147
Catawba County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Moran:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the Terra
Mulch Products Facility located at 219 Simpson Street SW on July 22. The report should be self-
explanatory, however, should you have any questions concerning these reports, please do not hesitate to
contact Kathryn Peterson at(704) 235-2100 or by email at Kathryn.Peterson Jdeq.nc.gov.
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Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Stormwater Laserfiche, Certificate of Coverage NCG210147
MRO-Land Quality Section, Stormwater Files
David Frederick, EHS Manager, 219 Simpson Street SW, Conover,North Carolina 28613
North Carolina Department o
Mooresville Regional f Environmental Quality Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
g 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
704-235-2100

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG210147 Effective: 07/20/23 Expiration: 05/31/28 Owner: Terra Mulch Products LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Terra Mulch Products LLC
County: Catawba 219 Simpson St
Region: Mooresville
Conover NC 28613
Contact Person:Brian Moran Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/22/2024 Entry Time 09:30AM Exit Time: 11:30AM
Primary Inspector:Kathryn S Peterson Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: E Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG210147 Owner-Facility:Terra Mulch Products LLC
Inspection Date: 07/22/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Kathryn Peterson and Mike Maclntyre inspected Terra Mulch Products on July 22, 2024. David Frederik, the facility's EHS
manager,was present during the inspection, as well as Kim Melvin, PE, and her intern Morgan. Kim consults the facility on
all environmental compliance matters.
The facility was inspected for compliance.All aspects of the SWPPP were present and up to date. The qualitative
monitoring records were not available at the time of inspection. The analytical monitoring requirements were also not
available at the time of inspection, but they were available on eDMR. All monitoring records need to be available on-site.
This compliance inspection was conducted in response to a representative outfall request. Please submit DMR reports to
[e-mail] to determine eligibility for approval, as well as any other questions or concerns about the
inspection.
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Permit: NCG210147 Owner-Facility:Terra Mulch Products LLC
Inspection Date: 07/22/2024 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? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: System was down so they could not access their qualitiative monitoring records.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? N ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoring records were available via eDMR due to the facility's system being down.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Outfall A was not accessible. A path shall be made and maintained so this outfall is always
accessible.
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