NCG030385_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20180109

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
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Energy. Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. Joseph Thompson
Refabco, Inc.
200 E. 2r Street
Charlotte, N.C. 28206
Dear Mr. Thompson:
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
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Subject: Rescission of NPDES Stormwater Permit
Certificate of Coverage Number NCG030385
Mecklenburg County
The Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources received your request to rescind your
coverage under Certificate of Coverage Number NCG030385. In accordance with your request,
Certificate of Coverage Number NCG030385 is rescinded effective immediately.
Operating a treatment facility, discharging wastewater or discharging specific types of
stormwater to waters of the State without valid coverage under an NPDES permit is against
federal and state laws and could result in fines. If something changes and your facility would
again require stormwater or wastewater discharge permit coverage, you should notify this office
immediately. We will be happy to assist you in assuring the proper permit coverage.
If the facility is in the process of being sold, you will be performing a public service if you would
inform the new or prospective owners of their potential need for NPDES permit coverage.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact us at 919-707-9200, or the Stormwater
staff in our Mooresville Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Original signed by
Richard L. Riddle, Jr.
for William E. (Toby) Vinson, Jr., PE, CPESC,
CPM
Interim Director
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Stormwater Permitting Program
Central Files
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Govemor Director
June 4, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 70071490 0004 4510 2282
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
Joe Thompson, Owner
Refabco Inc.
200 E. 27`h Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
Subject: Notice of Violation
Tracking Number: NOV-2009-PC-0494
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Refabco, Inc.
Stormwater Permit Number COC NCG030385
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear Mr. Thompson:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on April 22, 2009, by Mr. Jeff Mitchell of Charlotte -
Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS). This inspection was conducted as part of a
cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water
Quality. In addition, the inspection was conducted on behalf of the City of Charlotte in
compliance with the City's NPDES Permit, NCS00024O, Part II Section H. Thank you for your
assistance and cooperation during the inspection.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the permittee's failure
to update and implement a Stormwater Management Program and Plan in violation of the subject
Stormwater Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed in the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Qualitative Monitoring, Analytical Monitoring, and
Permit and Outfalls sections of the enclosed report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil
penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any
person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of
any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
Mooresville Regional office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
lntemet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Mr. J. Thompson, Refabco Inc.
NOV-2009-PC-0494, Page 2
June 4, 2009
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by July 6, 2009,
addressing the above -noted violations in the enclosed report. In responding to the violations,
please address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco at the letterhead address.
, The subject facility will have 90 days from the letterhead date to come into compliance
with the above -noted violations. A follow-up evaluation will be conducted by CMSWS after
September 2, 2009, (90 days from letterhead date) to ensure compliance with the facility's
Stormwater Permit and/or compliance with the City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance.
The enclosed report should be self-explanatory; however should you have any questions
concerning this report or have any questions regarding your permit, please do not hesitate to
contact Ms. Allocco of this Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Mooresville Regional Office
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Rusty Rozzelle, Mecklenburg County
Craig Miller, City of Charlotte
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Permit: NCGO30385
SOC:
County: Mecklenburg
Region: Mooresville
Contact Person:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 10/02/97 Expiration: 08/31/02 Owner: Refabco Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Refabco Incorporated
200 E 27th St
Title:
Certification:
Charlotte NC 28201
Phone:
Phone:
Inspection Date: 04/22/2009 Entry Time: 02:30 PM Exit Time: 04:50 PM
Primary Inspector: Water Quality Program Meckenburg County Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Metal Fabrication Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCGO30385 Owner -Facility: Refabco Inc
Inspection Date: 04/22/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Facility Description:
Refabco Inc. cuts and bends reinforcement bar to specific lengths and shapes to be used in construction projects.
Manufacturing activities are conducted outside, under shelter and have potential to be exposed to stormwater due to the
close proximity of manufacturing equipment to the edge of the shelter. The facility stores raw materials and finished
products outdoors where the product is exposed to stormwater.
Compliance History:
The permitteelfacility does not have any prior compliance issues with the NC Division of Water Quality or with
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS).
Industrial Operations/City of Charlotte stormwater Ordinance Review:
The permittee should move as much raw materials and finished products as feasible under shelter to minimize exposure
to stormwater. Any remaining raw materials and finished products should be raised aboveground level and covered. The
machinery used in the manufacturing process should be moved further under shelter to minimize exposure to stormwater.
The inspector noted the equipment used to shape the reinforcement bar appeared to be leaking. The permittee shall
remove the contaminated soil and dispose of the soil properly. The permittee shall inspect all machinery and perform all
necessary maintenance to ensure the equipment does not impact stormwater leaving the site.
Page: 2

Permit: NCG030385 Owner - Facility: Refabco Inc
Inspection Date: 0412212009 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?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: The permittee was unable to provide a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SPPP) to the inspector during the inspection.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? n ■ n n
Comment: The permittee did not provide documentation that qualitative monitoring
has been performed on a semi-annual basis for the current or previous permit as
required by Part ll, Section C.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
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Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
n
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Comment: The permittee did not provide documentation that analytical monitoring has
been performed on a semi-annual basis for the current permit as required by Part II,
Section B.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
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# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it property documented by the Division?
n
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Permit. NCGO30385 Owner- Facility: Refabco Inc
Inspection Date: 04/22/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? 0 ■ fl i]
Comment: The permittee did not have a copy of the COC available during the
inspection. The permittee did not have a copy of the NCG030000 general permit but
was provided a copy by the inspector.
Coverage for the facility expired in 2002 with the last update of general permit
NCG030000 but the permit fees have been paid yearly since 2002. Please complete a
Notice of Intent with the current ownership information to active your Certificate of
Coverage (COC) noting that previous coverage was under COC NCG030385.
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200 E. 27th STREET
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
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REINFORCING STEEL
23 June 2009
North Carolina Dept of Environment & Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Attn: Ms. Marcia Allocco
610 East Center Ave — Ste #301
Mooresville, NC 28115
REFERENCE: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
TRACKING #NOV-2009-PC-0494
REFABCO, INC.
STORMWATER PERMIT #COC NCG030385
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NC
Dear Madam:
P.O. BOX 790086
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
28206
J U N 2 4 2009
As to the above referenced Notice of Violation, please be assured that action is currently
underway to address each violation found during inspection of April 22, 2009. It is our desire to
be compliant with the requirements for Permit #NCG030000.
We are enclosing the requested forms necessary for renewal of Certificate of Coverage
#NC030385, which was mailed to SW Permitting Unit, Raleigh, NC, on May 15, 2009, and
delivered May 18, 2009.
Very truly yours,
Joseph L. Thompson
REFABCO, Inc.
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Permit Coverage
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Stormwater General Permit NCG030000
Certificate of Coverage Number
NC6030385
The following is the Information currently in our database for your facility, Please review this information carefully and make all
corrections/ additions as necessary in the space provided to the right of the current information.
* Reissued Perrnit will be mailed m the owner addraw
Owner / Organization Name: REFABCO, Incorporated
Owner Contact: Joseph L. Thompson
Mailing`Address: -P6 90 5iee P 0 Box 790086
Charlotte, NC -�01 Charlotte NC 28206
Phone Number 704-372-2100704/372-2100
FWNumber: 704 372-6900
E-mail address:
ffia enr R'Contact Information
Facility. Name:
Facility Physical Address:
Facility Contact:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
I fttarae Information
R&et2 ing'Stream:
Stream class:
Basin:
Sub -Basin:
Number of Outfalls:
J U N 2 4 2009
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REFABCO. Inccrporated
200 E. 27th Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
Joseph L. Thompson
P:10is6k-790086
ChAildtt-6L' 28206
704 372-2100
704 372-6900
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Catawba River Basin
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Does this faculty discharge to waters listed as impaired or waters with a finalized TMDL? M Yes ©No © Don't Know
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CERTIFICATION
I certify'that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and
belief such information is true, completeapd accurate.
signature �S Date - I S - 0 9
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Stormwater Permitting Unit
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REINFORCING STEEL
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North Carolina Dept of Environment & Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
Attn: Ms. Marcia Allocco
610 East Center Ave — Ste 9301
Mooresville, NC. 28115
P.O. BOX 790086
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
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REFERENCE: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
TRACKING #NOV-2009-PC-0494
REFABCO, INC.
STORINIWATER PERNIIT #COC NCG030385
MECKLENBURG COUNTY; NC
Dear Madam:
As to the above referenced Notice of Violation, please be assured that action is currently
underway to address each violation found during inspection of April 22, 2009. It is our desire to
be compliant with the requirements for Permit 4NCG030000.
We are enclosing the requested forms necessary for renewal of Certificate of Coverage
#NC030385, which was mailed to SW Permitting Unit, Raleigh, NC, on May 15, 2009, and
delivered May 18, 2009.
Very truly yours,
S
Joseph L. Thompson
REFABCO. Inc.
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Stormwater General Permit NCG030000 NCG030385
The following is the information currently in our database `or your facility. Please reviewthis information Carefully and make all
corrections/ additions as necessary in the space provided to the right of the current information.
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Owner / Organization Name! � ., _ _ , _ r �.
Owner Contact: Joseph L. Thompson_--_
Mailing Address: BOX 5Z-c- P 0 Box 7
Charlotte, NC -2628' Charlotte 'vC 28206
Phone Number: 704-372-21.00 704/372-210Q
Fax Number: 704/372-6900_
E-mail-address:
Facilityl ftrmitontact infvrrMation
Facility Name: ZEFABCO, lncerporated
Facility Physical Address: 200 E. 2 7 th Street
--C4arlotte, NC _28205_ _-
FaclityContact: Joseph L. Thom sor
Mailing Address: '> :,.;`'"� °. ' i= ]? Tflr134x-7.90086
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Receiving Stream: Lithe Su&ar Creek
Stream Class: C
Basin: ,t!r.`. ,---'. Catawba.._ River Basin
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Number of Outfails: ON 7
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Storm water Permitting Unit
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JR THOMPSON
REFABCO INCORPORATED
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CHARLOTTE, NC 28225
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Repo- ual
REFABCO INCORPORATEWA
COC Number NCG030385
Mecklenburg County
Dear Permittee:
APR 1 0 2002
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Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under General Permit NCG030000. This permit expires
on August 31, 2002. The Division staff is currently in the process of rewriting this permit and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued by late summer of 2002. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for
continued coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit, you must apply to the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) for renewal of your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in
advance that your permit will be expiring. Enclosed you will find a General Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application must be completed and returned by March 4, 2002 in order to assure continued
coverage under the general permit.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of stormwater from your facility
without coverage under a valid stormwater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
Please note that recent federal legislation has extended the "no exposure exclusion to all operators of industrial
facilities'in any of the 1 i categories of "storm water discharges associated with industrial activity," (except
construction activities). If you feel your facility can certify a condition of "no exposure", i.e. the facilty industrial
materials and operations are not exposed to stormwater, you can apply for the no exposure exclusion. For additional
information contact the Central Office Stormwater Staff member listed below or check the Stormwater & General
Permits Unit Web Site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/stormwater.htmi
If the subject stormwater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated, please complete the enclosed
Rescission Request Form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit renewal procedures please contact Mike Parker of the Mooresville
Regional Office at 704-663-1699 or Bill Mills of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at [phone], ext. 548
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director `° ' Secretary
APR 2 6 2010
Apri121, 2010
Joseph L. Thompson
Refabco, Inc. ;
PO Box 790086
Charlotte, NC 28206
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Refabco, Inc.
COC Number NCG030385
Mecklenburg County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the Stormwater General Permit the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued Certificate of Coverage and stormwater General Permit.
This permit is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S- Environmental Protection Agency,
dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended.)
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of the stormwater General Permit
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Five copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Five copies of the Annual Discharge Monitoring Report Form (if applicable)
• Five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater only, and it specifies your obligations with respect to
stormwater discharge controls, management, monitoring;,and record keeping. Please review the new permit to
familiarize yourself with all the changes in the reissued permit. The significant changes made are outlined in the
Technical Bulletin, which is attached.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ.
Wetlands and Storrawater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919-807-M I FAX: 9IM07-64941 Customer Service: "77-623-6748
Internet www,ncwaterquafq.org
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This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR, nor does
it relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule,
standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit at 919-
807-6300.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
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Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG030000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG030385
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Re.fabco, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Refabco, Inc.
200 East 27'h Street
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Sugar Creek, a class C creek, in the Catawba River c Basin in accordance
with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, Ill, IV, V,
and VI of the General Permit as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective April 21, 2010.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 21, 2010.
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

North Carolina
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Joe Thompson, Owner
200 E 27t� Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
Dear Mr. Thompson:
CDEN
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
July 9, 2010
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Follow-up to Compliance Evaluation Inspection on
April 22, 2009 and NOV-2009-PC-0494
Refabco Inc.
200 E 27th Street
NPDES Stormwater Permit NCG030000
Certificate of Coverage — NCG030385
Mecklenburg County
On August 8, 2009 and April 21, 2010, Jeff Mitchell from Charlotte -Mecklenburg Stormwater Services
(CMSWS), conducted a site inspection of the Refabo Inc. facility located at 200 E 27th Street in Charlotte,
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The site drains to Little Sugar Creek, Class C waters located in the
Catawba River Basin. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES
General Stormwater Permit — NCG030000.
This inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and
the Division of Water Quality. In addition, the inspection was conducted on behalf of the City of Charlotte in
compliance with the City's NPDES Permit, NCS000240, Part Il Section H. The following observations were
noted during the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Stormwater Services inspection (please see the attached addendum
for 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 ❑ NA ❑
4) Permit and Outfalls
A copy of the General Permit was included in the SPPP and documented outfalls were observed during the
inspection. The Certificate of Coverage was received by the permittee on April 26, 2010.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center. Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: httpWportal.ncdenr.or5lwWwq
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5) City of -Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance Review:
During the initial inspection it was noted that raw materials and finished products were being stored uncovered
on the ground. The inspector noted the equipment used to shape the reinforcement bar appeared to be
leaking and had impacted the nearby soil. The follow-up inspection confirmed the permittee has moved some
of their raw materials and finished products under shelter to minimize exposure to stormwater. The permittee
has raised the remaining product above ground level to reduce the potential impact to stormwater. The
impacted soil noted in the initial inspection has been removed and disposed of properly. The permittee has
added a maintenance schedule to their newly developed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The inspector
noted that a diversion ditch had been constructed near the manufacturing area to divert stormwater from
running through the manufacturing area and potentially impacting stormwater.
Thank you for the assistance and cooperation during the follow-up inspection. Overall, the facility's
Stormwater program was well developed and implemented and this Office commends the permittee's efforts to
ensure compliance with your NPDES permit.
If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance understanding any aspect of your permit, please do
not hesitate to contact Jeff Mitchell with CMSWS or Ms. Marcia Allocco of the Division of Water Quality at (704)
235-2204.
Sincerely,
y
for Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Mooresville Regional Office
cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP
Craig Miller, City of Charlotte
Shelton Sullivan, NPS-ACOU
Water Quality Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet http:11portal.ncdenr.org1weNwq
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ADDENDUM
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program was established under the federal
Clean Water Act and then delegated to the Division of Water Quality for implementation in North Carolina. The
NPDES permitting program for stormwater discharges was established in 1990. Phase I focuses on site and
operations planning to reduce pollutant sources.
Through the NPDES permitting program industrial facilities that fall into one of the subject ten categories are
required to obtain permit coverage under a general permit or an individual permit, depending upon the
facilities SIC code and the industrial activity occurring at the facility. There are currently 19 active general
stormwater permits in North Carolina. One condition that is applicable to both the general permits and
individual stormwater permits is the requirement to develop and implement site -specific comprehensive
Stormwater Pollution Prevention plans (SPPP). These plans are required to include a comprehensive
evaluation of the site and operations to reduce pollutant sources and prevent pollutant discharge.
Copies of the general permits and accompanying documents can be accessed from the following webpage:
http-//portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/npdessw#General_Permits_NPDES. Permit text, technical bulletins,
discharge monitoring forms, and a Notice of Intent [which is the application for coverage under a NPDES
General Stormwater Permit] can be found on this website.
The following items are a subset of permit requirements and are listed to assist you and help bring your
attention to certain permitting issues, process and condition requirements of your permit. Please see the
above mentioned website to obtain a copy of the permit so you may fully comply with all the conditions therein.
Failure to properly comply with conditions of the permit, like those bulleted below, is a violation(s) of
the permit and subject to civil penalty assessment(s) of up to $25,000.00 per day.
• Industrial facilities that fall into one of the subject ten categories are required to obtain permit coverage
under a general NPDES stormwater permit or an individual NPDES stormwater permit
• All persons desiring to have facilities covered by a General Permit must register with the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) by filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Applicable Fees.
• This Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted and a Certificate of Coverage issued prior to any
discharge of stormwater associated with the industrial activity, process wastewater, and/or mine
dewatering.
• Once the Notice of Intent is received, DWQ will review and determine whether a Certificate of Coverage
(COC) may be issued. if this Certificate of Coverage is issued the facility is'covered by the General
Permit. That is, the permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater, process wastewater, and/or mine
dewatering pursuant to the type of General Permit until the permit expires or is modified or revoked.
• Any other point -source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable
non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval.
• There are currently 19 active general permits. Permit conditions vary accordingly; however, most of the
Permits have the following condition requirements (you must read your entire permit to ensure full
compliance):
o Development and compliance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
o' Collection, reporting, and recording of Analytical Monitoring
o Collection, reporting, and recording of Qualitative Monitoring
Mooresville Regional office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: trttp:/1portal.ncdenr.orghveb1wq
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o Collection, reporting, and recording of Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring (if applicable)
o Records — Visual monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along
with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of the analytical monitoring results shall
also be maintained on site. The Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information,
including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip -chart recordings for
continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all reports required by this general permit
for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample measurement, report, or application.
o Expiration — The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date of the general
permit. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the
permittee shall submit forms and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits
no later than 180-days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after
the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be
subject to enforcement. Failure to renew your permit is a violation.
o Transfer — The Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued pursuant to this general permit is not
transferable to any person expect after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage to change the
name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water
Act. The Permit is NOT transferable.
o Name Change, Closure, or Facility Ownership change — Permittee is required to notify the
Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed. The Division of Water
Quality views changes of name or ownership as a modification that requires the Director's
approval and reissuance of the permit. Name and ownership changes require you to complete a
Name/Ownership Change Form from the Division and mail it back to the Division of Water
Quality along with all appropriate information.
o Proper Operation and Maintenance is a requirement of the permit.
Mooresville Regional office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NG 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-323-6748
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGO30385 Effective: 10/02/97 Expiration: 08/31/02 Owner: Refabco Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Refabco Incorporated
County: Mecklenburg 200 E 27th St
Region: Mooresville
Charlotte NC 28201
Contact Person: Joseph Thompson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Certification: Phone:
Inspection Date: 04/21/2010 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 11-30 AM
Primary Inspector: Water Quality Program Meckenburg County Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Metal Fabrication Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant [1 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG0303E5 Owner - Facility: Refatrco Inc
Inspection Date: 04121/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
Facility Description.
Refabco Inc_ cuts and bends reinforcement bar to specific lengths and shapes to be used in construction projects.
Manufacturing activities are conducted outside, under shelter and have potential to be exposed to stormwater due to the
close proximity of manufacturing equipment to the edge of the shelter. The facility stores raw materials and finished
products outdoors where the product is exposed to stormwater.
Compliance History:
An industrial stormwater inspection was conducted by Jeff Mitchell of Charlotte -Mecklenburg Stormwater Services
(CMSWS) on April 22, 2009, A Notice of Violation was issued by the Division of Water Quality on June 4, 2009.
Industrial Operations/City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance Review:
The initial inspection noted that the permittee should move as much raw materials and finished products as feasible under
shelter to minimize exposure to stormwater. Any remaining raw materials and finished products stored outside should be
raised above ground level and covered. The machinery used in the manufacturing process should be moved further
under shelter to minimize exposure to stormwater. The inspector noted the equipment used to shape the reinforcement
bar appeared to be leaking. The permittee was directed to remove the contaminated soil and dispose of the soil properly
and to inspect all machinery and perform all necessary maintenance to ensure the equipment does not impact stormwater
leaving the site.
The follow-up inspection confirmed that the permittee has moved some of the raw materials and finished products under
shelter to minimize exposure to stormwater. The permittee has raised the remaining product above ground level to
reduce the potential impact to stormwater. The impacted soil noted in the initial inspection has been removed and
disposed of properly. The permittee has added a maintenance schedule to their newly developed SPPP to ensure
equipment does not impact stormwater leaving the site. The inspector noted that a diversion ditch had been constructed
near the manufacturing area to divert stormwater from running through the manufacturing area and potentially impacting
stormwater.
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Permit: NCG030385 Owner - Facility: Refabco Inc
Inspection Date: 04/21/2010 Inspection Type: compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follcw-up
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?
s
n
n n
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
®n
n n
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
®n
n n
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
n
n n
# Does the Plan include a SMP summary?
®
n
n n
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
®n
n n
# 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)?
■
Q
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
®n
n n
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Comment: The follow-up inspection confirmed the permittee has created and
implemented the SPPP as required by the General Permit NCG030000.
Qualitative Mo itoring
Yes
No
NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
®
n
n n
Comment: The follow-up inspection confirmed the permittee has started performing
and documenting the required qualitative monitoring -
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
NOD
n
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
n
n
Comment: The follow-up inspection confirmed the permittee has started performing
and documenting the required analytical monitoring.
Permit and outfall
Yes
No
NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
®
n
n n
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
■
n
n n
# if the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
n
n
® n
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
HOOD
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Permit: NCC0303&5 Owner - Facility: Refabco Inc
Inspection Date: 04121I2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Comment: The follow-up inspection confirmed the permittee has a copy of the permit
in the SPPP. The Permittee received their COC on April 26, 2010,
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