NCS000003_Inspection_20190821

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Dtre or
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 21, 2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Individual Stormwater Permit NCS000003
Elementis Chromium
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Overcash:
On August 19, 2019, Brian Lambe from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection for Elementis
Chromium Facility located in Holly Shelter Road, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The site drains
to Northeast Cape Fear River, which is currently classified as Class B Sw Waters in the Cape Fear River
Basin.
The following observations were noted during the DEMLR inspection (please see the attached
addendum for additional information about your permit):
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly
implemented.
Yes ■ No ❑
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ■ No ❑
3) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ■ No ❑
Other Observations:
Inspection was conducted as part of the permit renewal process.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during this inspection. Please be advised that violations
of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit may be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to
$25,000.00 per day for each violation. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with
understanding any aspect of your permit, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Sams or me at
[phone] or [e-mail]
Sincerely,
Brian Lambe
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
cc: WiROFiles — Land Quality
Central Files — Laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
Wilmington Regional office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
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910.796.7215

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCS000003 Effective: 05/01/10 Expiration: 04/30/15 Owner: Elemenlis Chromium Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Castle Hayne Plant
County: New Hanover 5408 Holly Sheller Rd
Region: Wilmington
Castle Hayne NC 28429
Contact Person: Calvin Overcash Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/1912019 Entry Time-) 09:30AM
Primary Inspector: Brian P Lambe -'"
Secondary Inspector(s):
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Reason for Inspection: Mime%
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwaler Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Certification:
Phone:
Exit Time: 10:45AM
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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peonit. NCS000003 Owner -Facility: Elemenlis Chromium Inc
Inspection Date: 08/19/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary.
Met wtih Sean Coury, PE, compliance contractor for Elemenlis.
The SPPP included all required elements and is continually updated.
The sampling program has been conducted on a semi-annual basis.
The facility stormwater is mostly treated by the wastewater permit. A small area on the north corner of the facility drains
offsite in an extreme rain event. The area is used as a boneyard of facility parts, railroad, ties, etc. There are curbs and
swales to control stormwater. Low points within the facility serve as storage until the stormwater can be pumped to the
storage container (600,OOOgai), where SW awaits treatment prior to going to the WW ponds.
There were some impacts from Hurricane Florence to the wastewater ponds, but under supervision of DWR.
No issues with the capped area to the North of the property. Dock is not used for industrial purposes.
The facility was very well maintained with great attention to housekeeping.
No coal is currently used onsite.
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Permit: NCS000003 Owner- Facility: Elements Chromium Inc
Inspection Dale: 08119/2019 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
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)7
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 semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative oulfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non Stormwater) discharges? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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