NCS000037_Complaince_20101005

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NCDENR
North Carolina Depal lmelil of Envi)onn-ient and Natura
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Ken Golder, President
Clariant Corporation
4000 Monroe Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28205
Dear Mr. Golder:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
October 5, 2010
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Resources
Subjcet: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mount holly Last (MIIL) Facility
Stormwater Permit No. NCS000037
Mecklenburg County, N.C.
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Fnc.losed please find a copy of the Compliance Fvaluation Inspection Report for the stormwater
inspection conducted at the subject facility on September 24, 2010, by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Please
inform the Facility Manager of our findings by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by November 2, 2010, addressing the
discrepancy noted in the Analytical Monitoring Section of the attached report. In responding to this report,
please address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco.
The attached report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning the report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at [phone].
Sincerely,
4" Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
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Mooresville Regional Office
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCS000037 Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Clariant Corporation
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mount Holly East (MHE) Facility
County. Mdc,kleiiL)u1g PO Box 669246
Region: Mooresville
Charlotte NC 28266
Contact Person: Bill Archer Title: Facility Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From the intersection of NC Hwy. 27 and NCSR 1666 (Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road), travel west on NC Hwy. 27 approximately 0.2
miles. The entrance to MHE is on the left (south) side of the road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s)•
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/24/2010
Primary Inspector: Wesley N Bell
Secondary Inspector(s):
Bill Archer
EntryTime: g9:10 AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: E Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 02:08 PM
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Phone: [phone]
Phone: /04-883-1699
Ext.2192
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NCS000037 Owner Faoility: Clariant Corporation
Inspection Date: 09/24/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: NUS000037 Owner - Facility: Cladant Corporation
Inspection Date: 09/24/2010 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 n n
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
n n n
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
n n n
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
E Cl n n
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
E n n n
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
0 n n n
# Uor_- the fuclllly provide: till necessary s+ colidaty contalimient?
E l lI I I I I
# Does the Flan Include a BMP suirunary?
n n ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
1­1 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
n n n
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
n n n
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
n n n
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
n n n
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
n n n
Comment: The facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) was organized
and well maintained. The SPPP was last updated in March 10 and employee training
was last performed on 4/21/10. The facility has also implemented a Spill Prevention
Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Oualltative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ ❑ n
Commel lt. The last qualitative monitoring event was performed on 2/9/10.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? mn n n
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? n n N n
Comment: The last analytical monitoring event was performed on 2/9/10. The on -site
laboratory (#217) and the contracted services of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
(Cerification #12 and 40) provide analytical support. The stormwater pH analyses were
performed outside the 15-minute holding time requirement. The facility staff must
ensure all stormwater pH samples are collected and analyzed within 15 minutes.
Permit and Outfalis Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site'? n n n
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Permit: NCS000037 Owner - facility: Clariont Corporation
Inspection Date: 09/24/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division'? f 1I f 1I 11
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment: The facility staff evaluate six stormwater outfalls (3A, 3F, 5, 8, 9, 10). No
discharges were observed at any of these outfalls. Outfalls 3A and 8 are equipped with
valves to contain any potential spills and/or discharges. The stormwater runoff from the
industrial activities associated with the two on -site tenants is conveyed to the
wastewater treatment plant for final treatment/disposal. The stormwater outfalls were
last evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges on 3/11/10.
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