NCG080284_Inspection Report_20191101

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November 1, 2019
The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company
Attn: Richard Ruble,
1001 Pressley Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
Transportation Manger
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208-5237
Subject: Industrial Facility Inspection
The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company Transportation Facility
Dear Mr. Ruble:
On October 23, 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 not been developed, recorded, or
implemented.
3) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded.
4) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has not been conducted and recorded.
5) Permit and Outfalls
Permit requirements have not been followed or implemented.
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The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company
Attn: Richard Ruble, Transportation Manger
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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
NCG080284, 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
Attachment

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Facility Name: Charlotte Observer Inspection # : 47031
Contact: Richard Ruble, Transportation Manager Permit #: NCG080284
Inspector: Julianna Hawley Receiving Stream: IRWIN
Inspection Date: 10/23/2019 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 11:00 am SIC #:
Facility Description: The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company Transportation Facility is located at 1001 Pressley Rd
in Charlotte on approximately 8.75 acres. The facility serves as a distribution center for the newspaper and associated
inserts.
File Review/History: Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) previously inspected the facility on
3/25/2015. The report was issued as unsatisfactory for an illicit discharge of a petroleum product. A Notice of Violation
(NOV) was issued in February 2010 for not having developed or implemented a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SPPP).
Inspection Summary: At the time of inspection, the facility was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte
Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance. However, the facility should remain in contact with the State about the status
of their permit and implementation of a SPPP. Please refer to the inspection report for comments and recommendations.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
No
Stormwater conveys through the site via sheet flow. One
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
area of concentrated flow was observed and determined to be
an outfall. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Erosion issues
No
Structural stormwater BMPs
N/A
Illicit discharges/connections
No
No illicit discharges/connections were observed at the time of
the inspection.
Above ground storage tank(s), and
Recommendation
The facility has one empty aboveground storage tank (AST)
any associated venting — list size and
that was moved from another Charlotte Observer property.
contents
CMSWS recommends disposing the container, removing all
labels and/or labeling it as "empty".
Underground storage tank(s) - fill port
N/A
According to facility personnel, the underground storage
area; list tank sizes & contents
tanks (USTs) were removed in 2015.
Outdoor material storage area(s)
No
Drums of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) were observed to be
stored under cover and in an area that drains to the oil/water
separator. No stormwater issues were observed.
Outdoor processing area(s)
N/A
Loading/unloading area(s)
No
The loading/unloading areas are used for papers and inserts.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
No
According to facility personnel, no washing occurs onsite.
washing, storage, etc.
Quick Fuel is responsible for fueling vehicles. Several trucks
are stored onsite. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Oil/water separator and/or
Recommendation
The facility has one oil/water separator that collects water
pretreatment
from the unused wash bay and empty maintenance building.
Since the oil/water separator is rarely used, it has not been
emptied or serviced recently. CMSWS recommends
emptying and servicing the oil/water separator to ensure it is
working properly.
Waste storage/disposal area -
Recommendation
The facility has 3 municipal waste containers, two of which
dumpsters, scrap metal bins, etc.
are managed by the contractors that supply the inserts. The
facility -managed container had its rain flap open, drain plug
missing, and was rusted. The contractor -managed containers
had their drain plugs missing, rain flaps open, and excessive
trash on the ground. CMSWS recommends contacting the
disposal company for replacement drain plugs and a new
container. CMSWS recommends keeping rain flaps closed
and debris off the ground.
Food service area(s)
N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
The facility stores equipment and supplies indoors. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Indoor processing area(s)
No
The facility processes papers and inserts indoors. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Floor drains
No
One floor drain is located under the canopy at the old wash
bay, and another floor drain is located in the old maintenance
building. Both floor drains convey to the oil/water separator.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Spill response equipment
Recommendation
One spill kit was observed in the maintenance building.
CMSWS recommends keeping one spill kit by the DEF
containers and one near the loading/unloading areas.
Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments
Does the facility have a stormwater
No
According to CMSWS records and facility personnel, the
pollution prevention plan?
facility did have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SPPP), but no copy of the SPPP was provided during a
previous inspection on 3/25/2019 or during this inspection.
The facility has ceased their maintenance operations and is
in contact with the State to schedule an inspection to rescind
the permit. The facility should keep in contact with the State
about the status of the permit.
General location (USGS) map
No
Narrative description of practices
No
Detailed site map
No
List of significant spills (past 3 years)
No
According to facility personnel, no spills have occurred;
however, this was not documented.
Non-stormwater discharge evaluation
No
of outfall(s)
Feasibility study
No
All necessary secondary
N/A
containment provided
Collected water evaluated and
N/A
documented prior to release
BMP Summary
N/A
Spill prevention and response plan
No
Preventative maintenance and good
No
housekeeping plan
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Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments
Facility provides and documents
employee training
No
List of responsible parties
No
Reviewed and updated annually
No
Stormwater facility inspection
program conducted semi-annually
No
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted
No
The facility should conduct and document semi-annual
semi-annually
qualitative monitoring as required.
Analytical monitoring conducted
No
The facility should conduct and document semi-annual
semi-annually
analytical monitoring as required.
Analytical monitoring from vehicle
N/A
maintenance
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
coverage onsite
No
The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is NCG080284, but the
facility does not have a copy onsite.
All outfalls observed
Yes
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Number of Outfalls Observed
1
Representative outfall status
documented by NCDWQ
N/A
Annual no -exposure self
re -certification documented
N/A
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