NCG210136_Inspection Report_20191010

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Columbia Forest Products
Attention: Jarrett Rhinehart
Post Office Box 1148
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 10, 2019
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit: NCG210000
Certificate of Coverage: NCG210136
McDowell County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Rhinehart:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection I conducted at the subject facility on October 3, 2019.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email
at [e-mail].
Sincere
i
Isaiah Reed, PS Q, .SCI, MS4CECI
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
D QJv North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
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828.296.4800

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG210136 Effective: 08/01/18 Expiration: 07/31/23 Owner: Columbia Forest Plywood Products
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Columbia Forest Plywood Produc
County: McDowell 369 Columbia Carolina Rd
Region: Asheville
Old Fort NC 28762
Contact Person: Larry Hartman Title: Phone: [phone] Ext.2324
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/03/2019
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time: 09:30AM Exit Time: 12:30PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm water
(See attachment summary)
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permit: NGG210136 Owner -Facility: Columbia Forest Plywood Products
Inspection Date: 10/03/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
On October 3, 2019 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Jarrett Rhinehart and Heather Bartlett on site.
During the inspection, the following items were noted:
1) Secondary Containment was not provided for the waste water tank in the equipment area discussed on site. The
permittee is directed to immediately begin modifications to the industrial process to provide secondary containment for all
bulk storage of liquid materials on site.
2) Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and documented on site. The permittee is directed to immediately include
qualitative monitoring as outlined in the permit.
3) Maintenance of the SWPPP including annual non-stormwater discharge evaluations have not been documented. the
permittee is directed to conduct and document non-stormwater discharge evaluations as outlined in the permit.
4) Additional outfalls were observed at the North end of the facility. The permittee is directed to evaluate the area for
additional outfalls and include them in future monitoring practices and site map modifications.
Please give the above items your immediate attention.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG210136 Owner -Facility: Columbia Forest Plywood Products
Inspection Date: 10/03/2019 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
❑ El El
# 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?
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)?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
Comment: See summary for more information
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? El 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted at the facility.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 ❑ Q
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ 1-10 ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
0
El ❑ ❑
# 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
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