NCG080619_Inspection Report_20191023

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October 23, 2019
Norfolk Southern Operations
Attn: Adam Motsinger, Environmental Operations
312 W. Liddell Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
Subject: Industrial Facility Inspection
Charlotte Intermodal Services, Inc.
Dear Mr. Motsinger:
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208-5237
On October 8, 2019, Julianna Hawley of Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
(CMSWS) conducted an inspection of the above referenced facility as a requirement of the City
of Charlotte's NPDES Permit, NCS000240, Part II, Section H. Inspection authority is granted by
Charlotte City Code Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-82. At the time of inspection, the facility
was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control
Ordinance.
The inspection was also conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between
Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) —
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR). NCDEQ — DEMLR has been copied
on this report and made aware of the following observations regarding the facility's NPDES
stormwater permit:
2) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and implemented.
3) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded.
4) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring for vehicle maintenance has been conducted and recorded.
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Charlotte Intermodal Services, Inc.
Attn: Adam Motsinger, Environmental Operations
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October 23, 2019
Thank you for the assistance and cooperation with the site inspection. The attached
report provides details about inspection observations and should be self-explanatory. Please
contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or need additional information. For
questions specifically regarding your State -issued NPDES Stormwater Certificate of Coverage
NCG080619, please contact James Moore with NCDEQ — DEMLR at [phone].
Sincerely,
Julianna Hawley
Environmental Specialist
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
cc: Kristen O'Reilly, Charlotte Storm Water Services
James Moore, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Zahid Khan, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Lily Kay, NCDEQ — DEMLR
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Facility Name: Charlotte Intermodal Inspection # : 46927
Contact: Adam Montsinger, Engineer Env Operations Permit #: NCG080619
Inspector: Julianna Hawley Receiving Stream: UPPER LITTLE SUGAR
Inspection Date: 10/08/2019 Entry Time: 9:30 am Exit Time: 11:00 am SIC #:
Facility Description: Charlotte Intermodal Services, Inc. is located at 5710 West Blvd in Charlotte on approximately 200
acres. Norfolk Southern Operations leases the property and operates with the assistance of three contractors. Charlotte
Intermodal Services, Inc. is a transportation facility that loads and unloads rail car freight and maintains intermodal
equipment.
File Review/History: Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) previously inspected the facility on
October 7, 2015. CMSWS issued an NOV for an illicit discharge from the oil/water separator into the storm drain system.
Inspection Summary: The facility was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution
Control Ordinance. However, several recommendations have been provided. Please see the inspection for comments and
recommendations.
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
No
Stormwater conveys through the site into a series of catch
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
basins, which discharge to one outfall. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Erosion issues
No
No erosion issues were observed on the property.
Structural stormwater BMPs
No
The site has low-lying areas that serve as dry detention
basins. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Illicit discharges/connections
No
No illicit discharges/connections were observed.
Above ground storage tank(s), and
Recommendation
The facility has several aboveground storage tanks (ASTs)
any associated venting — list size and
including one 3,000-gal diesel fuel, one 500-gal and one
contents
350-gal gasoline, several 300-gal (waste oil, transmission
fluid, antifreeze, motor oil), and one 500-gal hydraulic oil
ASTs. Staining was observed on the maintenance pad near
the ASTs. Hepaco was contracted to remediate the area
immediately after the inspection. CMSWS recommends that
all spills be promptly cleaned and absorbent material be
disposed of properly.
Underground storage tank(s) - fill port
N/A
area; list tank sizes & contents
Outdoor material storage area(s)
No
Intermodal containers, chassis, and other related materials
are stored outdoors. Cranes also operate outdoors. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Outdoor processing area(s)
N/A
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Loading/unloading area(s)
Recommendation
Staining was observed near the loading dock. According to
facility personnel, the staining was caused by Hostlers
dripping on the asphalt and concrete. Hepaco was
contracted to remediate the area immediately after the
inspection. CMSWS recommends ensuring that all vehicles
and equipment are maintained properly and spills are cleaned
up immediately to prevent stormwater pollution issues.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
Recommendation
Vehicles and equipment are not washed onsite, but they are
washing, storage, etc.
maintained and fueled onsite. Staining was observed near
the maintenance area and fueling area. Please refer to the
"Above ground storage tank(s)" section of this report for
comments and recommendations. Locomotives are also
fueled onsite. The facility uses track mats to prevent
stormwater pollution. No stormwater issues were observed
near the tracks.
Oil/water separator and/or
Recommendation
The stormwater from the maintenance pad conveys to the
pretreatment
oil/water separator. The oil/water separator is serviced by
Hepaco or HazMat. Staining was observed on and near the
maintenance pad. Please refer to the "Above ground storage
tank(s)" section of this report for comments and
recommendations.
Waste storage/disposal area -
Recommendation
The facility has two municipal waste containers onsite. Both
dumpsters, scrap metal bins, etc.
containers had their rain flaps closed. However, both
containers had waste overflowing and on the ground.
CMSWS recommends that trash be placed in the container
and containers be emptied when they are full to prevent
stormwater pollution issues.
Food service area(s)
N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Spare maintenance parts are stored in the maintenance shop
and in storage containers. No stormwater pollution issues
were observed.
Indoor processing area(s)
N/A
Floor drains
N/A
No floor drains were observed during this inspection.
Spill response equipment
No
Spill kits were observed at several locations including at the
fueling area, in the maintenance building, and next to the
maintenance storage containers.
Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments
Does the facility have a stormwater
pollution prevention plan?
Yes
General location (USGS) map
Yes
Narrative description of practices
Yes
Detailed site map
Yes
The site map includes the location of the ASTs on the
maintenance pad.
List of significant spills (past 3 years)
Yes
The facility indicated that no spills have occurred in the last
three years.
Non-stormwater discharge evaluation
of outfall(s)
Yes
The evaluations occurred and were documented on 5/7/19
and during this inspection on 10/8/19.
Feasibility study
Yes
All necessary secondary
containment provided
Yes
The ASTs are double -walled.
Collected water evaluated and
documented prior to release
N/A
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INSPECTION
Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments
BMP Summary
Yes
Spill prevention and response plan
Yes
The contact information is up to date.
Preventative maintenance and good
housekeeping plan
Yes
Facility provides and documents
employee training
Yes
Employee training occurred and was documented on 9/10/19.
List of responsible parties
Yes
The list is current and up to date.
Reviewed and updated annually
Yes
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) was
reviewed and updated in March 2019.
Stormwater facility inspection
program conducted semi-annually
Yes
The inspections occurred and were documented on 5/7/19
and during this inspection on 10/8/19.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted
Yes
Qualitative monitoring occurred on 4/15/18, 10/10/18, and
semi-annually
3/15/19. According to facility personnel, monitoring will be
conducted for the second half of 2019.
Analytical monitoring conducted
N/A
Analytical monitoring in addition to the vehicle maintenance
semi-annually
monitoring is not required as per permit NCG080000.
Analytical monitoring from vehicle
Yes
Analytical monitoring from vehicle maintenance occurred on
maintenance
4/15/18, 10/10/18, and 3/15/19. According to facility
personnel, monitoring will be conducted for the second half of
2019.
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
Recommendation
The facility has their Certificate of Coverage (COC) from 2013.
coverage onsite
The COC from 2013 is NCG080922. A new COC number
was issued in 2018 (NCG080619). The facility should keep
the most up to date COC onsite.
All outfalls observed
Yes
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Number of Outfalls Observed
1
Representative outfall status
N/A
documented by NCDWQ
Annual no -exposure self
N/A
re -certification documented
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