NCG170418_Ltr re Compliance Inspection_20181022

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NffCHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOED) VINSON, JR.
Interim Mremr
Berry (Polymer Group)
Attention: David Smith
111 Excellence Lane
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
NORTH CAROLIN 4
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October 22, 2018
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Berry (Polymer Group)
NPDES Stormwater Certificate of Coverage- NCG170418
Iredell County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Smith:
RECEIVED
OCR' 3 0 2010
DENR-LAND QUALITY
STORMWATER PERMITTING
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for
the inspection we conducted at the Berry (Polymer Group) facility on October 10,
2018. Please note that in the stormwater inspection report summary we ask that you
complete and fully implement the SWPPP.
The report should be self-explanatory, however, should you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by E-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
�aes Moore
Assistant Regional Engineer
Enclosure
c: Stormwater Permitting Branch
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ( Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Offlce 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 ( Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704.663.1699

Permit: NCG170418
SOC:
County: Iredell
Region: Mooresville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 10/02/14 Expiration: 07/31/19 Owner : Polymer Group Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Polymer Group
111 Excellence Ln
Contact Person: Tyler Robinson Title:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/10/2018 Entry Time: 04:00PM
Primary Inspector: Lily C Kay
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Mooresville NC 28115
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 05:00PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG170418 Owner - Facility: Polymer Group Inc
Inspection Date: 10/10/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility has removed all petroleum tanks and only has dumpsters outside. A "No Exposure Certification" inspection will
be conducted if the facility requests one. The SWPPP has been fully implemented and documentation of employee training
and semiannual qualitative monitoring is kept on site. If you have any questions, contact my office at [e-mail]
or by phone at(704)235-2137.
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Permit: NCG170418 Owner - Facility: Polymer Group Inc
Inspection Date: 10/10/2018 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?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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 ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility maintains the SWPPP and a detailed record of documentation for all tasks in the
SWPPP.
(Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility does conduct semiannual qualitative monitoring, but the roadside ditchline must be
excluded as it is comingled with stormwater from the road and is not representative of the facility
conditions.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? N ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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? ❑ 1:10 ❑
Comment:
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