NCG030010_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20140509

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
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Geor oulias, Bethany
From: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 8:57 AM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject. RE: Thomas Built Buses (NCG03 & Tiered Response)
Hi Bethany,
Thomas Built wanted to sample the City water for zinc because they use it to wash buses. The place where they do bus
washing is enclosed, but they just wanted to check. Finished, washed buses are stored outdoors. I haven't gotten their
results from the drinking water sampling, but they said they'd send it to me by the end of the week and I can let you
know how that goes if you like.
The upstream sampling was done at points where contaminants by off -site industry/railroads/etc. could be Introduced on
both Thomas Built sites. The data shows that copper and zinc are present in several locations. Levels fluctuated, but they
were often higher than the benchmark, and sometimes higher than the results from their outfalls, especially for zinc, I
didn't find the ilwharrie River or Payne Creek on the 303(d) list or on the website as having a TMDL,
Thanks, and hope you have a great Friday!
-Rana
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 2:09 PM
To: Taylor -Smith, Aana; Pickle, Ken
Subject: RE: Thomas Built Buses (NCG03 & Tiered Response)
Hi Aana,
This is great. Thanks again for sharing it with us. It's been so helpful to accumulate some examples from all the regions
on these scenarios.
I do have a couple questions. Did they say why they were testing the drinking water? That wouldn't be something
they'd be discharging through their stormwater outfalls (under our permit anyway). Or were they just testing it for
reference? We've had people bring up levels in drinking water before, but it's not always clear what that has to do with
any discharge through their SDOs. Sometimes I think it's a perception that drinking water is "clean" (which is true, but
clean for people to drink... sometimes folks just miss how that doesn't necessarily mean the same thing for bugs or fish.
living in the stream). Not a big deal or anything -- I'm always just curious to explore why permittees test their drinking
water for comparison.
Railroads are certainly a potential interference, and not one I'm sure I've thought about before. I'm curious about their
upstream results. Did they sample upstream from both sites, how far upstream, and what were their results? Were
they streams that were already impaired for copper or zinc?
Thanks,
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Belhenn, Georgmdias, Enviroitmental Engineer
NCDENR / Division of Energy, Mineral, and hand Resources
Storrnwater Permitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh. NC 27699-1612
512 N. SalisbUry Street, Raleigh, NC 27604

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From: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Sent: Monday, May O5, 2014 1.42 PM
To: Pickle, Ken -
Cc: Geargoullas, Bethany
Subject: Thomas Built Buses (NCG03 & Tiered Response)
MI Ken; c•; ,r
Rs we discussed;;here's the letter I sent to Thomas Built Buses after our meeting on Friday. During the meeting, it was
very evident that the facilities have both put significant effort and money into finding potential sources for zinc or
copper:•A major problem at both sites is the potential for off -site sources of zinc and copper.' Both sites have railroads
going around and through the site and neighboring industries whose facilities drain to the outfalls. In the scientific
literature, railroads have been shown to be significant contributors of heavy metals (including Cu and Zn), Additionally,
the Fairfield site already has existing BMPs in place at each outfall.
The two Thomas Built Buses facilities are ISO 14001 certified and zero waste to landfill. TBB has a pretty rigorous
environmental program and they constantly update/review practices to be environmentally friendly. They have
addressed some containers on site through the tiered response, including open dumpsters that they have sealed.
They've also been doing upstream sampling and testing of the drinking water in High Point, which showed some levels of
zinc higher than the benchmark,
With all of that in mind, i thought it would be best to release them from the tiered response monthly sampling
requirements and Matt agreed. They'll be doing one additional sampling event at all outfalls this month. TSB did say that
they would keep investigating and improving, which is consistent with their environmental _policy. They've contracted
with Blue Ridge Geological for all this work.
Anyway, If you have any questions just let me know
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvada, III
Governor Secretary
5 May 2014
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Attn: Alice Wesselman, Environmental Manager
P.O. Box 2450
High Point, NC 27261
Subject: Technical Assistance Inspection & Tiered Response Requirements
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG030000
Certificates of Coverage NCG030009 & NCG030010
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Guilford County
Dear Ms. Wesselman:
Aana Taylor -Smith of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land
Resources (DEMLR) met with you to discuss tiered response requirements forthe NCG030000 permit for metal
fabricators at the subject facility on 2 May 2014. Your assistance and cooperation were greatly appreciated.
Two Thomas Built Buses facilities were under review during this meeting. The facility covered by NCG030009 is
located at 715 West Fairfield in High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina. Stormwater related to industrial
activity is discharged from that site to an unnamed tributary to the Llwharrie River, this segment of which is
currently classified as Class WS-III Waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. The second facility, covered by
NCG030010, is located at 1408 Courtesy Road in High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, and discharges
stormwater to Payne Creek, Class C Waters in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
Documentation & Monitoring Review
This meeting was held to assess compliance with NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG030000 and to evaluate
drainage to the facilities' Stormwater Discharge Outfalls (SDOs). Monthly monitoring has been triggered by
consecutive exceedances of the copper and zinc benchmarks at all outfalls. Please keep in mind that benchmark
exceedances are not limit violations or violations of permit conditions; however you are obligated to follow the
tiered response actions outlined in your permit. Thomas Built Buses has been following the tiered response
actions at both facilities and is therefore in compliance with the permit. Both qualitative and analytical monitoring
have been completed as required.
Site Review
The facilities are clean and well maintained. Secondary containment is implemented as required. Both sites have
the potential for stormwater to become contaminated at the outfalls due to off -site influences, including railroads
and neighboring industries. The Fairfield Road site has existing dry pond BMPs at each of the two outfalls to
mitigate stormwater contamination. SDOs may be relocated at the Courtesy Road site to attempt to avoid off -site
contamination and collect more representative samples. Please update the stormwater pollution prevention plan
(SPPP) when relocation of outfalls has been completed.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section • Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 • Phone; 336-771-50001 FAX; 336-771-4631

Thomas Built Buses
05/05/2014
Page 2 of 2
Tiered Response Requirements
Currently, monthly monitoring is required in response to two consecutive exceedances of the benchmark values
or range for any specific parameter at a specific SDO. Thomas Built Buses has completed monthly monitoring for
all outfalls as well as taking extensive actions to identify and eliminate potential sources of pollution at both sites.
Upstream sampling and monitoring have been undertaken and housekeeping and site maintenance practices have
been reviewed and improved. Dumpsters located near outfalls have been sealed and other storage containers
have been reviewed to assess and improve their structural integrity where possible. Metals levels in the City's
drinking water have also been assessed to determine whether that could be a contributor. Blue Ridge Geological
Services has been contracted to assist with the tiered response investigation.
Thomas Built Buses has achieved I5O 14001 certification for environmental management and has taken steps to
achieve Zero Waste status. Both facilities are very well maintained. Thomas Built Buses continually takes
measures to reduce the potential for stormwater contamination on site and has a very rigorous environmental
program.
At this time, the Division concurs that more frequent monitoring at both sites would be ineffective. The Division
relieves you of the additional monitoring frequencies required in the Tiered Response section of this permit for
copper and zinc. You must continue to monitor semi-annually as required by the permit, but you will not be
required to institute monthly monitoring for any future exceedances of the copper and zinc parameters at the
SDOs for either site. Tiered response requirements still apply for all other parameters.
You must notify this office in writing within five business days if you become aware of any significant source of
copper or zinc at your facilities that has the potential to be exposed to stormwater. The relief granted in this letter
is contingent upon the current industrial practices and housekeeping actions at both Thomas Built Buses facilities.
If industrial practices change and copper and/or zinc become a significant stormwater exposure risk, this office
reserves the right to withdraw this decision and reinstate the permit -specified tiered response or other actions
that may be warranted.
We appreciate your efforts to comply with the stormwater permit and the proactive steps taken to identify and
eliminate potential sources of pollution. No additional response to this letter is required, but please append this
letter to your SPPPs to document that your facilities have been relieved of monthly monitoring requirements for
the specified parameters. Should you have any questions regarding the NCG030000 permit or this letter, please
do not hesitate to contact Ms. Taylor -Smith or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Matthew E. Gantt, PI:
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
cc: Ken Pickle, SPLI
Central Files
WSRO/LQ

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG0300110 Effective: 11/01/12 Expiration: 10/31/17 Owner: Thomas Built Buses Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Thomas Built Buses Incorporated
County: Guilford 1408 Courtesy Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
}sigh Point NC 27260
Contact Person: Jeff Alien Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/02/2014 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 10:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Aana Taylor -Smith Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
Permit Inspection Type: Metal Fabrication Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ® Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG030010 Owner -Facility: Thomas Built Buses Inc
Inspection Date: 05/02/2014 Inspection Type: Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Please refer to attached inspection letter.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ 0 D n
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ■ 0 0 1)
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? fl 0 ■ D
Comment: Inspection was conducted to assess compliance with tiered response and
options for reducing sampling frequency. Facility is compliant with all tiered response
requirements and has taken significant steps to identify potential sources and mitigate
benchmark exceedances. Facility can return to semi-annual sampling for copper and
zinc.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all oulfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment:
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E.
Governor Director
December 4, 2012
Thomas Built Buses Inc
PO Box 2450
High Point, NC 27261
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Thomas Built Buses Incorporated
COC Number NCG030010
Guilford County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG030000
the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued 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, 2D07 (or as subsequently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage (COC)
• A copy of General Permit NCG030000
• A copy of the Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Two copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Two copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater, and it specifies your obligations for discharge
controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself
with all the changes in the reissued permit. Your facility has six (6) months from the time of receipt of the
permit to update your current SPPP to reflect all new permit requirements.
The first sample period of your permit begins January 1, 2013. Your facility must sample a "measureable
storm event" beginning during the periods beginning January 1 and July 1 of every year (or, if applicable,
report "No Flow," as outlined in Part III, Section E). Also, please note that Tier 3 Actions in Part II of your
permit are triggered by benchmark exceedances on four occasions beginning on the effective date of this
permit and do not count prior exceedances.
The more significant changes in the General Permit since your last COC was issued are noted either in the
Draft Permit Fact Sheet that accompanied the public notice (http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/current-
notices), or in the Response to Comments / Summary of Changes and Technical Bulletin documents that are
posted on the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website with the new General Permit. Please visit
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/npdessw (click on 'General Permits' tab) to review that information
for your specific General Permit carefully.
1617 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 91M07-63001 FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.nCwaterquality.orq
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December 4, 2012
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Some of the changes include:
Part II:
• Section A: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) section, if applicable, has been updated
to the most current language of our permits. Additional conditions for specific industry sectors have
been added to the SPPP requirements in some cases.
• Sections B, C: Failure to perform analytical stormwater monitoring may result in the Division requiring
that the permittee begin a monthly sampling scheme.
• Sections B, C: A lower TSS benchmark of 50 mg/I for HQW, ORW, PNA and Tr Waters applies to these
more sensitive waters.
• Sections B, C: The monitoring parameter Oil & Grease (O&G) has been replaced by the parameter
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) for vehicle maintenance areas, and in some cases, other
analytical monitoring requirements.
• Sections B, C, D: Inability to sample due to adverse weather must be recorded in the SPPP, or in
separate on -site records if your General Permit does not require an SPPP. Adverse weather is defined
in the "Definitions" section of the permit.
• Sections B, C: The term "Representative'Storm Event" has been replaced by "Measurable Storm
Event." A measurable storm event is defined in the permit.
• Section D: If the permittee fails to respond effectively to problems identified by qualitative
monitoring, DWQ may require the permittee to perform corrective action.
Please review Parts III and IV to understand the Standard Conditions of your new NPDES General Permit,
including Compliance and Liability, Reporting, Monitoring and Records requirements; Operation and
Maintenance obligations; and Definitions. Please note that all samples analyzed in accordance with the terms
of this permit must be submitted to the Division on Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms available on
the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website above. DMR forms must be delivered to the Division no later than
30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory. Also note that existing
permittees do not need to submit a renewal request prior to expiration unless directed by the Division.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ. 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 Division's Stormwater Permitting Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: DWQ Central Files
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. NCGO30000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG030010
STORMWATER
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,
Thomas Built Buses Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
Thomas Built Buses Incorporated
1408 Courtesy Rd
High Point
Guilford County
to receiving waters designated as Payne Creek, a class C waterbody in the Yadkin River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts 1, 11, 111, and IV of General Permit No. NCG030000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 4, 2012.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this 41h day of December, 2012.
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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NCDENR
+ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director 1 I August 2010
Mr. Dwight Bradshaw, Environmental Manager
Thomas Built Buses
1408 Courtesy Road
High Point, North Carolina 27260
SUBJECT. Compliance Evaluation Inspection
[Thomas:Btiilt� Buses3
NPDES Permit No. NCG030009 &'NTCG0300.I0':�
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Bradshaw:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection was performed on the Thomas Built Buses stormwater facilities on August 10, 2010
by Corey Basinger of the Winston-Salem Regional Office. The inspection consisted of two parts: an on -site inspection of
the stormwater facilities and an in -office file review. The following are the findings from the subject inspection.
I. Permit
The NPDES permits for Thomas Built Buses became effective on November 1, 2007and expire on October 31, 2.12.
11: Records/Reports
A review of the laboratory reports and Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) revealed no discrepancy between the
generated data and the data -submitted to. DWQ. A copy of the laboratory data is kept on file. All applicable data is
collected as per the NPDES permit requirements.
III- Facility Site Review
All outfalls noted in the Stormwater Plan were inspected and found to be satisfactory.
IV, Effluent &r Receiving Waters
Thomas Built Buses discharges stormwater to the following water bodies: (1) .an unnained tributary to Richland Creek
(NCG030010 east drainage), (2) an unnamed tributary to Payne Creek (NCG030010 west drainage), and (3) an unnamed
tributary to the Uwharrie River (NCG030009). Due to sunny weather conditions on the date of inspection, no stormwater
discharge was observed.
V. Self -Monitoring Propram
A review of the discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) showed that Thomas Built Buses was in compliance with the self -
monitoring requirements contained in both NPDES General Permits. Qualitative and quantitative monitoring data was
reviewed and demonstrated compliance with. permit requirements,
Overall, the facilities were deemed to be in compliance with NCG030009 and NCG030010. If you should have any .
questions or concerns regarding this report, please contact this Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Supervisor
Cc: NPDES Stormwater Unit
Central Files
WSRO
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Form Approved
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8-31-98
United States Environmental Protection Agency. Washington, D.C.. 20460
Section A: national Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector FacilityType
N 5 NCGO30010 10-08-10 C S 2
Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA ..........Reserved...........
4 N N
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Entry Time: -
Permit Effective
Thomas Built Buses.
0945 hrs.
Date: Nov 1, 2007
Located at 1408 Courtesy Road, High Point, NC.
Exit Time:
Permit Expiration
1115 hrs.
Date: Oct 31, 2012
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s): Title(s): Phone No(s):
Mr. Dwight Bradshaw Environmental Manager 336-881-6507
Dame, Address of Responsible Official:
Title: VP of Operations
Mr. Jeff Allen
Phone No.
Contacted`! No
Thomas Built Buses.
PO Box 2450
336-881-7298
HiLh Point, NC 27261
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) .
X Permit NA Flow Measurement X Operations/Maintenance
X Records/Reports X Self -Monitoring Program NA Sludge Handling/Disposal
X Facility Site Review NA Compliance Schedules
NA Effluent/Receiv ing lVaters X Stormwater
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
See attached letter for further details regarding the subject inspection.
Names and Signature(s) of Inspectors:
Agency/Office/Telephone,
Date:
DWQ / WSRO / [phone]
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Signature of Reviewer:
Agency/Office:
Date:
DWQ / WSRO / [phone]

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8.31.98
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., 20460
Section A: National Data Svstem Coding_
Transaction Code NPDES No. Yr/Mo/Day Inspection Type Inspector FacilitvType
N 5 NCG030009 10-08-10 C S 2
Facility Evaluation, Rating 81 QA ..........Reserved...........
4 N N
Section R: Facility Data -
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Entry Time:
Permit Effective
Thomas Built Buses.
0945 hrs.
Date: Nov 1, 2007
Located at 1408 Courtesy Road, High Point, NC.
Exit Time:
Permit Expiration
1 1 15 hrs.
Date: Oct 31, 2012
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s): Title(s): Phone No(s):
Mr. Dwight Bradshaw Environmental Manager 336-881-6507
Name, Address of Responsible Official:
Title: VP of Operations
Mr. Jeff Allen
Phone No.
Contacted? No
Thomas Built Buses
PO Box 2450
336-881-7298
High Point, NC 27261
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (check only those areas evaluated)"
X Permit NA Plow Measurement X Operations/Maintenance
X Records/Reports X Self -Monitoring Program NA Sludge Handling/Disposal
X Facility Site Review NA Compliance Schedules
NA Effluent/Receiving Waters X Stormwater
Section D: Summary o€Find ings/Comments
See attached letter for further details regarding the subject inspection.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors:
Agency/Office/Telephone:
Date:
DWQ / WSRO / [phone]
Signature of Reviewer:
Agency/Office:
Date:
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Permit: NCGO30010 Owner - Facility. Thomas Built Buses Inc
Inspection Date: 0811012010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit:
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Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? a ❑ ❑ ❑
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? n n m n
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ■ n n n
Comment:
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Permit: NCGO30009 Owner • Facility: Thomas Built Buses Inc
Inspection Date: 08110I2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
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Comment:
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Yes
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Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
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Comment:
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Yes No NA NE
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# Were all outfatls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ f I
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? 0 ❑ ® n
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwaler) discharges? ® ❑ n n
Comment:
Pace: 3
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P-E., Director
Division of Water Quality
August 23, 2002
.TACK SCHAFER
THOMAS BUILT BUSES INCORPORATED
PO BOX 2450
HIGH POINT, NC 27261
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
THOMAS BUILT BUSES INCORPORATED
COC Number NCG030010
Guilford County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued.coverage under general permit NCG030000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued 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 December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A new Certificate of Coverage
* A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG030000
* A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ, The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or 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 Bill Mills of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 548
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office
NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1- 800-623-7748

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG030000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG030010
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,
THOMAS BUILT BUSES INC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
THOMAS BUILT BUSES INCORPORATED
1408 COURTESY RD
HIGH POINT
GUILFORD COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT to Richland Creek and Payne Creek, a class C stream, in the Yadkin - Pee
Dee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts 1, 1I, Ili, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG030000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 1, 2002.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 23, 2002.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.. Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
December 27. 2001
DOUG HARRISON
THOMAS BUILT BUSES INCORPORATED
PO BOX 2450
HIGH POINT'. NC 27261
Subject: NPDES Stornnvater Permit Renewal
THOMAS BUILT BUSES INCORPORATED
COC Number NCG030010
Guilford County
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently covered for stormwaler 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 le-islation has extended the "no exposure exclusion" to all operators of industrial
facilities in any of the I 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.err.state,nc.us/su/stormwater.litml
If the subject storrwater 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 Corey Basinger of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-771-4600 or Bill Mills of the Central Office Stormwater Unit.at (414)
733-5083, ext. 548
Sincerely.
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office
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NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1-800-623-7748

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality 4 LTI.K;VA
•
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary p E H N
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 25, 1997
DOUG HARRISON
THOMAS BUILT BUSES INC-
PO BOX 2450
HIGH POINT, NC 27261
Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for Certificate of Coverage No. NCG030010
Guilford County
Dear Perrrittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the subject permit, the Division
of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued 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 North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency
dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
■ A copy of the stormwater general permit.
■ A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification Form. This form certifies that you have
developed and implemented the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) required in your
permit. This form must be completed and returned to the Division within 30 days of receipt of
this letter. DO NOT send the SPPP with the signed form.
■ Five copies of Analytical Monitoring forms.
■ Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring forms.
■ A copy of a Technical Bulletin on the stormwater program with outlines program components
and addresses frequently asked questions.
■ A corrected Certificate of Coverage if you indicated a name or address change on the Renewal
Form returned to the Division.
Your certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division of Water
Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
DWQ or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Division of Air Quality, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit or other attached documents, please contact the
Stormwater Group at telephone number [phone]
Sincerely,
for . Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, IN
`i Health and Natural Resources 4 �
Division of Environmental Management rr
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor f
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C) C H N
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 14, 1993
Terry Dawson
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
P O Box 2450
High Point, NC 27261
Subject: General Permit No. NCG030000
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
COC NCG030010
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Dawson:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on September 9, 1992, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Bill Mills at telephone number 9191733-
5083.
cc
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. L.
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P_0. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An EgualOpportunity Affirmative Action Employer

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO, NCQ020000
CERTIFICA E OF COVERAGE NO, NCG030010
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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,
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
1408 Courtesy Rd.
High Point
Guilford County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Richland Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin (east
drainage) and an unnamed tributary to Payne Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin (west drainage)
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG030000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 14, 1993.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit
Signed this day May 14, 1993.
Original Signed BY
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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REF.: GSGS High Point West NC Quadrangle Map dated 1969 Thomas Built Buses
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