NCG130067_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20130529

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North Carolina
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. Tim Chitwood
Blue Ridge Plastics
11511 Hwy 770 East
Eden, NC 27289-1243
Dear Mr. Chitwood_
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RECEIVED
N.C.Dept. of ENR
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MAY Z 9 2013
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Winston-Salem
Regional office
Chartes Wakild, P.E.
John E. Skvarla, III
Director
Secretary
May 23, 2013
Subject; General Permit No. NCG130000
Blue Ridge Plastics
Blue Ridge Plastics facility
COC NCG130067
Rockingham County
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on March 4, 2013, 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 October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to
the Division of Water Quality. 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 the Division of Water Quality or
permits required by the Land Quality Section of the Division of Energy, Mining and 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 Julie Ventaloro at
telephone number [phone], or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED M
KEN PICKLE
for Charles a 1 d, P.E.
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office, Corey Basinger
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Wetlands and Storrnwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Ralegh, North'Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Ralegh, North Carolina 27604 -One
Phone: 919M7-63001 FAX: 919�07-64941 Customer Service: 1-877-623.6748 -One
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ;Vatl!}'ally
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG130000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG130067
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,
Blue Ridge Plastics
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Blue Ridge Plastics
11511 NC Highway 770
Eden
Rockingham County
to receiving waters designated as unnamed tributary to Dry Creek, a class C water in the
Roanoke River Basin, in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III, and IV of General Permit No. NCG 130000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective June 1, 2013.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day May 23, 2013.
ORIGINAL SIGNED B1
KEN PICKLE
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Taylor -Smith, Aana
From: Bennett, Bradley
Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 8:53 AM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany; Taylor -Smith, Aana
Subject: RE: Help with NOI
Just came in.
Bradley Bennett
Stormwater Permitting Unit Phone: [phone]
NC Division of Water Quality Fax: [phone]
1617 Mail Service Center Email: bradley.bennett(a.ncdenr.gov
Raleigh, NC 27699 1617 Web: http:Ilportal.ncdenr.arglweblwalwslsu
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From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 8:11 AM
To: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Cc: Bennett, Bradley
Subject: RE: Help with NOI
Aana,
don't see any NCG1.3 applications in our system for Blue Ridge in Rockingham County. if it came in, Bradley hasn't
assigned it yet. I'm copying him to check.
Thanks,
Bg
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ j Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]
Pax: [phone]
NEW Website: http:l/portal.ncdenr.orglweb/wq/ws/su
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Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 2:02 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject: Help with NOI
Hi Bethany,
was trying to figure out whether an industry has submitted an N01 and Jenifer Carter pointed me in your direction. If
you wouldn't mind helping me out, I'd really appreciate it! The industry would be Blue Ridge Pfastics in Eden,
Rockingham County, submitting an NOI for the NCG13 permit.

Thank you so much for your help!
Aana Taylor -Smith
Surface Water Protection Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
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third parties.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Tim Chitwood
Blue Ridge Plastics
P.O. Box 1243
Eden, NC 27289-1243
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
January 4, 2013
SUBJECT: NPDES General Stormwater Permit Requirements
Blue Ridge Plastics — Eden, NC
Rockingham County.
Dear Mr. Chitwood;
Dee Freeman
Secretary
In response to a complaint from the City of Eden, Aana Taylor -Smith met with you at the Blue Ridge
Plastics facility in Eden on January 4, 2013. The complaint concerned a white substance and plastic debris
found in a creek onsite. These materials were determined to have been deposited in the creek, an unnamed
tributary to Dry Creek, Class "C" waters in the Roanoke River Basin, via runoff from the parking lot. The
inspection found -that Blue Ridge Plastics had addressed the problem and was working toward alleviation.
However, it 'was noted that the facility does not have the required state stormwater permit.
Stormwater discharges from non-metal waste and scrap operations fall under the Phase I permitting
requirements established in 1990. Coverage under stormwater permit NCG130000 is applicable to owners
having stormwater discharges associated with establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale trade of
non-metal waste and scrap, a portion of Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 5093. More information
about stormwater permits can be found at bttp:Hportal.nedenr.Qrp,/web/wg/ws/sgLnpdessw.
To comply with the above requirement, Blue Ridge Plastics needs to obtain the above.permit. Attached'is
the required application. Please send the completed'form along With the $100 application fee and a USGS
topographic map to the Raleigh address listed on page 4 of the application on or before March 4 2013. A
Technical Bulletin explaining the requirements of the stormwater permit is also attached.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Aana Taylor -Smith at [phone]
([e-mail]) or me at [phone] ([e-mail]).
cc: Central Files
WSRO
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 565 Waughtown 5t Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
Sincerely, A
W. Corey Basinger
Surface Water Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Regional Office
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NOTICE OF INTENT
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG130000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
The wholesale trade of non-metal waste and scrap (hereafter referred to as the non-metal waste
recycling industry) a portion of SIC 5093; and like activities deemed by DWQ to be similar in the
process and/or the exposure of raw materials, products, by-products, or waste materials (SIC*
NIA)
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale trade of metal waste and scrap, iron and steel
scrap, and nonferrous metal scrap (hereafter referred to as the metal waste recycling industry)
• Establishments primarily engaged in waste oil recycling
• Establishments primarily engaged in automobile wrecking for scrap
Standard Industrial Classification Code
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed]:
Name
Street Address
City
State ZIP Code
Telephone No.
Fax:
E-mail Address
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Facility Contact
Contact E-mail
Street Address
City
State ZIP Code
County
Telephone No.
Fax:
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street_ names, state road numbers, and '
distance and direction from a roadway intersection).
(A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly located on the map is required to be submitted with this application)
4) Latitude Longitude
(degrees, minutes, seconds)
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5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following :
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
❑ Existing
6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code:
7) Provide a brief narrative description of the types of industrial activities and products manufactured at
this facility:
8) Discharge points:
How many discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc.) convey stormwater from the property?
9) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
discharges end up in?
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
10) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
❑ No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for ail current NPDES permits for this facility:
11) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
❑ No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
12) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No
❑ Yes
If yes, please briefly describe:
13) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No
❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
14) Are vehicle maintenance activities occurring at this facility?
❑ No ❑ Yes
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15) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
❑ No ❑ Yes
b) is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
❑ No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
❑ No ❑ Yes
d) if you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal vendor: _
Vendor address:
16) Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
1 certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing:
Title:
(Signature of Applicant)
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR
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Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
❑ Check for $100 made payable to NCDENR
EJ This completed application and all supporting documents
El Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
For questions, please contact the DINO Central Office or Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Region I Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office ...(252)
946-6481
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
807-6300
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Technical Bulletin for N.C. General St®rmwater
Permits NCG05, 07, 11, & 13
Technical Bulletin for NCG050000! 070000Y J 100001 130000, Volume N
Last Revised 1212l2008
What activities are covered by these genera! permits?
NCGO50000 allows stormwater discharges
associated with activities classified as establish-
ments primarily engaged in: Apparel and other
finished products made from fabrics and similar
materials [standard industrial classification (SIC)
231; Printing, publishing, and allied industries
[SIC 27); Converted paper and paperboard prod-
ucts [SIC 267]; Paperboard containers and boxes
[SIC 2651; Miscellaneous manufacturing industries
[SIC 39]; Leather and leather products [SIC 31];
and Rubber and miscellaneous products [SIC 30];
and similar activities (see permit.) Excluded:
Leather tanning and finishing [SIC 311] and Tires
and inner tubes [SIC 3011.
NCG070000 allows stormwater discharges
associated with activities classified as establish-
ments primarily engaged in: Stone, Clay, Glass,
and Concrete Products [standard industrial classi-
fication (SIC) 321; similar activities. Excluded:
Ready -mixed concrete [SIC 3273] and Hydraulic
Cement [SIC 3241].
NCG110000 allows stormwater discharges
associated with activities classified as Treatment
Works treating domestic sewage or any other sewage
sludge or wastewater treatment device or system,
used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and recla-
mation of municipal or domestic sewage, with a design
flow of 1.0 million gallons per day or more, or facilities
which are required to have an approved pretreatment
program under Title 40 CFR §403, including lands
dedicated to the disposal of sewage sludge that is lo-
cated within the confines of the facility.
NCG130000 allows stormwater discharges
associated with activities classified as establishments
primarily engaged in: wholesale trade of non-metal
waste and scrap (hereafter referred to as the non•
metal waste recycling industry, a portion of standard
industrial classification (SIC) 5093); similar activities.
Excluded: wholesale trade of metal waste and scrap,
iron and steel scrap, and nonferrous metal scrap;
waste oil recycling; and automobile wrecking for
scrap.
What does this permit require me to do?
• Implement a Stormwater Pollu-
tion Prevention Plan (SPPP) (Part
II, Section A).
• Provide secondary containment
for all bulk storage of liquid mate-
rials. (Part 11, Section A, 2.(b)).
• Perform and document semi-
annual qualitative monitoring
during a representative storm
event. (Part II, Section B).
• Perform semi-annual analytical
monitoring for vehicle mainte-
nance area, if present, and submit
the results on the monitoring re-
port forms provided with the per-
mit. (Part II, Section Q. -
What are BMPs, and why are
they important?
The SPPP should include the use of
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
to control discharge of pollutants
from a facility's stormwater out -
falls. BMPs include a variety of
things that the industrial facility
can do to minimize the potential for
pollutants to get into the stormwa-
ter draining from a facility. There
are different types of BMPs:
Non -Structural BMPs
Non-structural (practices or activi-
ties) BMPs include-
* Eliminate exposure of materials
and equipment wherever possible
by moving materials and equipment
to indoor locations.
* Practice good housekeeping on -
site. Keep materials handled and
stored at the facility in an orderly
fashion.
* Exchange hazardous materials
for non -hazardous ones wherever
possible.
* Establish routine leak and main-
tenance checks to minimize the
chance of spills before they occur.

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What does this permit require me to do? (continued)
When spills occur, clean them up
immediately.
* Establish bulk storage tank
protocols that minimize the risk of
spills during loading and unload-
ing procedures.
* Store used pallets and process
waste dumpsters inside or under
a roof where water cannot flow on
or around them.
Structural BMPs
Structural (equipment or devices)
BMPs include:
* Build containment dikes around
the loading areas of bulk liquid
storage containers.
* If practical, change painting
operations from liquid systems to
powdered systems that do not
Could I monitor at fewer
outfalls?
All outfalls associated with vehi-
cle maintenance must be moni-
tored- However, the facility may
request approval of "Represent-
ative Outfall Status." This status
allows analytical monitoring at
fewer outfalls. To request repre-
sentative outfall status, send a
letter to the DWQ Regional Office
explaining which outfalls) can be
considered representative of other
discharges and include all neces-
sary supporting documentation.
Where can l find more
information?
Additional information is avail-
able at our website (see right).
Another valuable source is the
Division of Pollution Prevention
and Environmental Assistance.
The DPPEA has specific informa-
tion about how to minimize pol-
lutants at various industries.
Cali [phone] or visit
http://www.p2pays.org/
generate solvent wastes.
* Build roofs and secondary con-
tainment around -materials stored
outside where stormwater cannot
contact them.
Could 1 be exempted from
an NPDES stormwater
permit?
Possibly. A facility with any indus-
trial activity subject to the NPDES
Stormwater regulations that elimi-
nates all potential stormwater ex-
posure may be eligible for a No Ex-
posure Exclusion from a stormwa-
ter permit. A facility that meets
this condition may submit a No
Exposure Certification application
form (see NC DWQ's Stormwater
Do I need a certified lab to
analyze stormwater samples?
Monitoring under all NPDES per-
mits must be conducted in accor-
dance with test procedures ap-
proved under federal regulations in
40 CFR § 136. All labs certified by
North Carolina perform analysis in
accordance with those procedures.
While N.C. certification require-
ments do not apply to stormwater
only discharges, any data gathered
under an NPDES permit must con-
form to federal requirements. Us-
ing a certified lab is one way to en -
Permitting Unit's website:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su) to
apply for a No Exposure Exclu-
sion. The' facility must re-
certify ,No Exposure every five (5)
years.
What if I sell my business,
or the name of my business
changes?
This change is a minor modifica-
tion and requires the Director's
approval. You should complete
the Name/Ownership Change
Form SWU-239. This form is
downloadable from our website,
http://h2o.enr.staLte.ne.us/su.
sure compliance with these re-
quirements. A list of certified labs
is available from: http:/1
b2o.enr.state.nc.,us/lab/cert.htm
Note that pH is a field parameter
and must be measured within
15 minutes. You must either
train on -site staff to measure pH
in accordance with approved
methods or contract with commer-
cial services. All entities with
field parameter certification as
per 15A NCAC 2H .0800 can ana-
lyze pH in accordance with federal
procedures (see website for list).
Who can help me with questions?
Your questions about stormwater permit requirements can be
addressed to the Division of Water Quality Offices:
Asheville Office.........
(828) 2964500
Washington Office........
[phone]
Fayetteville Office......
[phone]
Wilmington Office........
[phone]
Mooresville Office......
[phone]
Winston-Salem Office___.
[phone]
Raleigh Office...........
(919) 7914200
Central Office ..............
[phone]
more information about the programs of the Division of Water
Stormwater Permitting Unit, see our home page at:
http: //h2o.enrstate.nr-us/su

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Taylor -Smith, Aana
From: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 2:05 PM
To: 'Melinda Ward'
Cc: Basinger, Corey; '[e-mail]'
Subject: RE: Water Quality Issues at Blue Ridge Plastics
Attachments: Berm and Parking Lot.JPG; Berm.JPG; Creek Downstream.JPG; Creek Upstream.JPG;
Gutter Under Repair.JPG; Rear of Building.JPG; Re -Routed Gutter.JPG
Ms. Ward,
I met with Tim Chitwood of Blue Ridge Plastics this morning concerning the stormwater issues at their facility. He told
me that they had installed a gravel and sand berm with seepage pipe to contain the runoff from their parking lot. They
have also re-routed gutters that previously dumped rainwater from the roof directly onto the parking lot so that they
are tied.to stormwater drains instead. One gutter has been completely fixed and they were in the process of fixing the
other at the time of my visit. The tot itself is slanted and has a depression in one end that allows runoff to drain towards
the creek. The lot is made of asphalt with a lot of gravel and dust, which I believe contributed to the white substance
that was found in December. Mr. Chitwood stated that he realized the parking lot's design was not ideal and that they
may look into changing that.
I did not find any discoloration or plastic debris in the creek. Mr. Chitwood indicated that there had been two heavy
rains since they installed the berm, neither of which resulted in materials entering the stream. They frequently check the
berm's integrity and replace the sand as needed. Additionally, the dumpsters are emptied by Waste Management twice
per day.
I have attached photos taken today. Please note that what looks like a large quantity of water in front of the berm is
actually a layer of ice. Blue Ridge Plastics will be under our radar in the future, as their SIC Code (5093) requires them to
apply for coverage under a NPDES general stormwater permit. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions
you may have! Again, my cell phone number is [phone].
Thanks, and have a great weekend.
Aana Taylor -Smith
Surface Water Protection Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
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third parties.
From: Melinda Ward [mai Ito: MWard@edennc. us]
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 9:57 AM
To: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Subject: RE: Water Quality Issues at Blue Ridge Plastics
Thanks for checking on this.

From: Taylor -Smith, Aana [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 9:42 AM
To: Melinda Ward
Cc. Boone, Ron; Basinger, Corey; Smith, George; Joel Freeman
Subject: Water Quality issues at Blue Ridge Plastics
Ms. Ward,
I hope you had a great holiday season! I was forwarded your email yesterday concerning the white substance and plastic
pieces in the creek at Blue Ridge Plastics near Eden. I just got off the phone with Tim Chitwood, the plant manager at
Blue Ridge. He stated that they were addressing the issue and that the City of Eden had visited again to check on the
situation. I will be visiting Blue Ridge tomorrow morning at 10:30 AM to have a look at their facility and see whether any
materials are still entering the creek. I'll be sure to keep you posted on what I find.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any additional comments or questions! If I am not in the office, I can be
reached any time on my cell at [phone].
Thanks,
Aana Taylor -Smith
Surface Water Protection Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
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third parties.

Taylor -Smith, Aana
From: Basinger, Corey
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 11:15 AM
To: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Subject: FW: water quality problems
Attachments: Blue Ridge Plastics 001.JPG; Blue Ridge Plastics 002.JPG; Blue Ridge Plastics 003.JPG;
Blue Ridge Plastics 004.JPG; Blue Ridge Plastics 005.JPG; Blue Ridge Plastics 006.JPG;
Blue Ridge Plastics 007.JPG; Blue Ridge Plastics 008.JPG
Aana,
Please touch base with Ron to see if he responded to this.
if not, would you please schedule an inspection at this facility.
Let me know what you find out from Ron and then we can discuss.
Thanks. ,
CB
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
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third parties.
From: Smith, George
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 11:09 AM
To: Basinger, Corey
Subject: FW: water quality problems
Corey,
Do you know if this was addressed? I cannot open the pictures.
George Smith
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NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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From: Melinda Ward [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 1:22 PM
To: Boone, Ron
Cc: Smith, George; Terry Shelton; Joel Freeman
Subject: water quality problems
Ron,
We received a call today that the creek past Blue Ridge Plastics right outside of Eden had a whitish look to it. They
traced the cause back to the parking lot at Blue Ridge Plastics where the dumpsters were found leaking. This is an
industry that we monitor, but they are not one of our SIUs. They are also outside of the City limits. Joel Freeman, our
Pretreatment Coordinator, visited the plant to check out the complaint. The manager was at lunch, but the
maintenance supervisor advised Mr. Freeman that this was a common occurrence every time it rained. I Know that it
rained a little Monday and Tuesday morning, but not enough to cause a significant problem. Because this is a storm
water issue outside of the City, I am forwarding this to you. I have attached pictures of the parking lot, the dumpsters,
and the creek that Mr. Freeman took while there around lunchtime today. He has also taken a small water sample of
the creek in case you might need to look at this.
Mr. Freeman observed that the water was cloudy and that the heavier materials were settling to the bottom of the
creek. The water on top had a pH of 7.74 and after it was stirred up, it was 7.07. He also observed a lot of plastic
material that was washed out into the creek and being caught on the vegetation around it. This can be seen in picture
003.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me or Joel Freeman. His extension is 103. His cell is 336-613-
6973. Please advise if there is anything else we need to do.
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COMPLAINT REPORT
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Incident Report
Report Number: 201300074
Incident Type: Complaint
Category: Surface Water
Incident Started: 12/19/2012
County: Rockingham
City:
Farm #:
Responsible Party:
Owner:
Permit:
Facility:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Address 11511 Hwy 770 E
City/State/Zip: Eden NC 27289
Phone: [phone]
Material Category: Estimated Qty: UOM
DD:MM:SS Decimal
Latitude:
Longitude:
Location of Incident: Blue Ridge Plastics
Address: 11511 Hwy 770 E
City/State/Zip Eden NC
On -Site Contact:
First/KdlLast Name:
Tim
Chitwood
Company Name:
Blue Ridge Plastics
Phone:
[phone]
Pager/Mobile Phone:
1
[phone]
Reported By:
First/MidlLast Name:
Melinda
Ward
Company Name:
Address:
City Of Eden
204 Mebane Rdg Rd
City/State/Zip:
Eden NC
27288
Phone:
[phone]
130
Pager/Mobile Phone:
/
[phone]
Chemical Name Reportable Qty. lbs. Reportable Qty. kgs.
Position Method:
Position Accuracy:
Position Datum:
27289
Report Created 01/31/13 01:09 PM Page 1

Cause/Observation: Directions:
White substance found in creek near Blue Ridge Plastics traced
back to parking lot runoff from facility. J. Freeman of the City of
Eden visited facility on 12119/2012 and took photos and
samples. Creek was milky and contained plastic shred. pH was
7.04-7.74.
Action Taken: Comments:
A. Taylor -Smith of DWQ contaced Tim Chitwood, Gen. Manager
Blue Ridge Plastics installed a sand/gravel berm and seepage pipe to
at BRP, on 1/312013 to inquire into situation. Mr. Chitwood stated
keep parking lot runoff from entering the stream. They also tied off roof
that problem had been addressed and the City of Eden visited to
gutters that previously dumped water onto the parking lot such that they
inspect in December. A. Taylor -Smith visited BRP on 1/4/2013 to
now conduct water to SW. Creek was clear and free of plastic during visit.
inspect'solution. Discovered that BRP's SIC code is 5093, which
Dumpsters are emptied twice per day. Berm is inspected daily and
means they must submit an N01 for an NCG13 permit.
sand/gravel is replaced as needed. Mr. Chitwood indicated that BRP
would look into redesigning parking lot to direct water away from creek in
future. Letter sent to BRP on 1l4I2013 requesting NOI for NCG13. M.
Ward and J. Freeman of City of Eden notified of results
IncidentQuestions:
Did the Material reach the Surface Water? Yes
Surface Water Name? Dry Creek
Did the Spill result in a Fish Kill? No
If the Spill was from a storage tank indicate type.
Containment? Yes
Cleanup Complete? . Yes
Water Supply Wells within 1500ft : Unknown
Conveyance: Unnamed tributary
Estimated Number of fish?
(Above Ground or Under Ground)
Groundwater Impacted : Unknown
Event Type Event Date Due Date Comment
Incident closed
Requested Additional Information
Report Entered 2013-01-11 09:54:00
Referred to Regional Office - Primary Contact 2013-01-02 11:15:00
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Report Received 2013-01-02 11:09:00
Incident Start 2012-12-19 01:22:00
Standard Agencies Notified:
Agency Name Phone First Name M.I. Last Name Contact Date
Other Agencies Notified:
Agency Name Phone First Name M.I. Last Name Contact Date
DWQ Information:
Report Taken By: Report Entered By: Regional Contact:
William C Basinger Aana Taylor -Smith Aana Taylor -Smith
Phone:
DatefTime: 2013-01-02 11:09:00 AM 2013-01-11 09:54:00 AM 2013-01-02 11:15:00 AM
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Did DWQ request an additional written report?
If yes, What additional information is needed?
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