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Pat McCrory
Governor
October 1, 2015
Mark Bailey
Lowes Companies, Inc.
822 Clarksbury Church Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection (Revised)
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG210000
Certificate of Coverage NCG210137
Lowes Companies Facility — Clarksbury Church Rd
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
Donald R. van der Vaart
. Secretary
Glen White of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
(DEMLR) met with you onsite and conducted a compliance evaluation inspection at the Clarksbury Church Rd
facility on September 09, 2015. It was a pleasure to meet you and your assistance and cooperation
throughout the inspection were greatly appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for your records
and the inspection findings are summarized below.
1. Permit
This facility holds General Stormwater Permit No. NCG070137 to discharge Stormwater from activities
associated with Lumberand Wood Products under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES). The permit became effective October 1, 2014 and expires September 30, 2019. Your permit
renewal package must be received in the Central Office in Raleigh no later than 180 days prior to the
expiration date of the permit.
2. Records/Reports
Part h, Section A of the permit requires the development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP).
The plan must include all 9 sections of Part II, Section A requirements of the permit. This site is not required
to complete analytical monitoring but qualitative monitoring is required to be completed and documented
twice yearly as defined in Part II, Section C of the permit. The plan must be updated annually and qualitative
monitoring must be conducted semi-annually to maintain compliance with the permit. The SPPP plan and
current qualitative records were available for review at the time of inspection. The SPPP was updated
through an outside consultant in August 2015 and contained all sections required per the permit.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
1612 Mai§ Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • 919-707-9200/ FAX: 919-715-8801
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http:/Zportal,ncdenr.org/web/Ir/
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer-- 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper
3. Facility Site Review
The facility was in operation during the time of inspection. A tour of the facility and review of the outfalls
was guided by Mr. Bailey. The tour revealed a large facility that is teaming with activity. It's well managed,
dean and organized. Each outfall designated for monitoring was visited and observed. No deficiencies were
noted. Safety vest, hard hats and safety goggles were required to be worn during the inspection. This site
discards two (2) industrial dumpster loads of pallets on an average workday which are then hauled offslte to
recycling facilities. Sawdust is collected in closed bins that are hauled off when filled.
There was one spill in recent past. Mr. Bailey responded quickly notifying NCDENR and hiring a consultant
for the clean-up. The event, response and cleanup were well documented.
4. Effluent/Receiving Waters
Stormwater from the site is discharged into Brier Creek, Class "C" waters of the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin.
5. Self -Monitoring Program
Analytical Monitoring: This site is required to perform analytical monitoring. A review of monitoring records
verified that monitoring has been conducted per the permit requirements. Mr. Bailey collects the sample
and test the pH. The samples are then tested by a consultant.
6. Qualitative Monitoring: All qualitative monitoring records were current and available for review at the
time of inspection. The latest monitoring event was completed in August of 2015. Records go back severa#
years with monitoring completed twice annually. Records do not need to be submitted to DEMLR, however,
the records must be kept on file at the facility for a period of five years.
It was a pleasure meeting you and I appreciate your assistance and the fact that you're doing everything you
need to be doing to keep your permit, monitoring and SPPP current. If you have any questions concerning
this letter or the attached inspection report, please contact Glen White at (336) 776-9660.
Sincerely,
Matthew E.,Gantt, P.E.
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
CC: Division of land Quality — WSRO
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Compliance Inspection Repo
Permit: NCG210137 Effective: 08/01/13 Expiration: 07/31/18 Owner: Lowe's Home Centers Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Lowe's Companies Inc -Davidson
County: Davidson Clarksbury Church Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Thomasville NC 27360
Contact Person: James W Ragan Title: Phone: 336-472-0112
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/10/2015 Entry Time: 09:00AM
Primary Inspector: Glen White
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Exit Time: 11 OOAM
Phone: 336-776-9800
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ® Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1
Permit: NCG210137 owner- Facility: Lowe's Home Centers Inc
Inspection Date: 09110/2015 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Inspector met with Mark Bailey and reviewed the current SP3 which was just updated in August 2015. Older SP3 plans
were also available for review along with monitoring records from past years. All monitoring has been performed as
required. One spill has occured in recent past. Response was handled quickly and the event and response were well
documented.
A tour of the site revealed a large facility that is teaming with activity. It's well managed, clean and organized. Exposed
industrial waste is hauled off daily.
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Permit: NCG210137 Owner - Facility: Lowe's Home Centers Inc
Inspection Date: 0911012016 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?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of sigrificant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: New SP3 plan iust completed in August 2015 and is complete. well prepared, and includes all
required areas per the permit. Site has had one spill event in recent past. Response was swift
and proactive. Documented spill and the clean-up which was performed by an outside
consultant.
Qulitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the'facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Records cio back several vears documenting bi-annual monitoring. Up to 2015, Mr. Bailev has
been conducting the qualitative monitoring as scheduled in his SP3.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ®❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Comment: Samples are collected by Mr. Bailev and tested by the outside consultant who prepared the SP3
plan and its revisions. Monitoring has been performed and records kept with the SP3 for several
years as required for compliance.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls 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: Mr. Bailey gave the inspector a tour of the facilily grounds and to each outfall location.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 3, 2009
Mark Bailey
Lowe's Companies Inc.
Clarksbury Church Road
Thomasville, INC 27360
Subject: Stormwater Permit Inspection
Lowe's Companies Inc.
NPDES Permit No. NCG210137
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Bailey:
On August 25, 2009, Gary Hudson of this office met with Mark Williams and you to
perform an Individual Stormwater Permit Inspection at the Lowe's Companies facility located on
Clarksbury Church Road, in Thomasville. This inspection evaluated the areas as designated on
the attached inspection form. Observations from each area are addressed below:
1. Permit
Lowe's Companies holds an NPDES permit # NCG210137 for the discharge of stormwater from
the facility. The General Permit became effective August 1, 2008 and will expire July 31, 2013.
2. Records/Reports
Part II, Section A of the permit requires the development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SPPP). A copy of the SPPP was available for review. The plan contained all of the items
required by the stormwater permit. Please note that the permit requires the plan to be reviewed
and updated on an annual basis.
3. Facility Site Review
Observations of the outfalls at the facility did not reveal any concerns. The site appeared very
clean and well managed
4. Effluent/Receiving Waters
Stormwater runoff from the facility reaches the Brier Creek, Class °C" waters in the Yadkin/Pee
Dee River Basin.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location'. 585 Wa Mown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: 336-771-50001 FAX: 336-771-46301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer
Nne
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Mr. Mark Bailey
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September 3, 2009
5. Monitoring Program
Part 11, Section C of the permit requires that semi-annual qualitative (visual) monitoring be
performed and documented once in the spring (April - June) and once in the fall (September —
November). A review of the facility files found that the qualitative monitoring has been
conducted as required.
Part II, Section B of the permit requires that analytical monitoring be performed. A review of the
facility files found that the analytical monitoring has been conducted as required.
The analytical monitoring for on -site vehicle maintenance listed in Section B of the permit is not
required since the Lowe's Companies plant uses less than 55 gallons of new motor oil per
month when averaged over the calendar year.
Our office appreciates the efforts by you and your staff at the Lowe's Companies facility
to comply with the NPDES General Stormwater Permit. Should you have any questions
concerning this letter, please contact Gary Hudson or me at (336) 771-5000.
Since ely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit
Central Files — SWP
WSRO
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Permit: NCG210137
SOC:
County: Davidson
Region: Winston-Salem
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 08/01/08 Expiration: 07/31/13 Owner: Lowes Home Centers Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Lowe's Companies Inc -Davidson
Clarksbury Church Rd
Contact Person: James W Ragan
Directions to Facility.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08125/2009
Primary Inspector-. Gary Hudson
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
Entry Time: 09:00 AM
Thomasville NC 27360
Phone: 336-47 2-0112
Certification:
Exit Time: 10:00 AM
Phone:
Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ® Compiiant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1
Permit: NCG210137 Owner - Facility: Lowes Home Centers Inc
Inspection Date: 0812512009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: NCG210137 Owner - Facility: Lowes Home Centers Inc
Inspection Date: 0812512009 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? ® n n n
# Does the Plan include a General t_ocatlon (USGS) map'
®
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
®
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfail locations and drainage areas?
®
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
n
n
®
n
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
®
n
n
n
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
®
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
®n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
®n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
®
n
n
n
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
®
n
n
n
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
®
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
®
n
n
n
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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n
n
n
Comment: .
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
®n
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Comment. .
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
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n
n
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
n
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Comment: .
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
M
n
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n
# Were all outfads observed during the inspection?
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n
n
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
n
n
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It Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges2
n
n
n
Comment: .
Page: 3
Michael P. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen 11. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
September 12, 2008
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Lowes Home�Centers=Inc
PO.. Sox 11,11''
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Nor VIlilkesboro, NC 28656
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Lowinies'Irac-Davidsdn
COC Number NCG210137,
David nsa County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG210000 the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater General Permit. This permit has been 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, 2007.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of stormwater General Stormwater Permit NCG210000
• A copy of the Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Five copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater only, and'it specifies your obligations with respect to stormwater
discharge controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself with all
the changes in the reissued permit.
The more significant changes to the General Permit include the following:
• Permit cover page, second paragraph — The General Permit now may cover activities that DWQ determines to be similar in
either the process,.oir in the exposed materials, to the Timber Products Industry.
• Part I Section A — A new provision that facilities draining to 303(d) listed waters, or in watersheds with an approved TMDL,
may not be eligible for continued coverage at the next renewal of the General Permit.
• Part I Section 8 second paragraph — A new clarification that the permit does not authorize discharges that DWQ determines
are wastewaters.
• Part it Section A — The required contents of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan have been expanded and clarified.
• Part it Section B Table 1 — A new requirement to sample stormwater discharges twice per year for those facilities with
exposed piles of certain materials remaining on site longer than seven days.
• Part 11 Section B Tables 2 and 3 and following — For permittees with exposed piles, there are new provisions requiring the
permittee to execute Tier One and Tier Two response actions, based on the first benchmark exceedence (Tier One) and the
second consecutive benchmark exceedence (Tier Two). Tier Two requires that the permittee institute monthly monitoring
instead of twice -per -year monitoring, until three consecutive monitoring events show no benchmark exceedences.
• Part II Section B — For permittees with exposed piles, a new provision that four exceedences of any particular benchmark
will trigger increased DWQ involvement in the permittee's stormwater management and control actions. DWQ may direct
the permittee to apply for an individual permit, or may direct the implementation or installation of specific stormwater control
measures.
• Part II Section C — Clarification that under the qualitative monitoring provisions of the permit, the permittee is obligated to
respond to repeated observations of stormwater pollution. DWQ may impose additional stormwater management
requirements if the permittee is non -responsive, or if the responses are ineffective.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ.
One
No hCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 807-6300 Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr,state.nc.uslsulstormwater.html 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 807-6494 1-877-623-0748
An Equal OpportunitylAffirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled1109% Post Consumer Paper
NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Permit Number NCG210131
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This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by NCDENR, 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 Kq k of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at (919) 807-6376.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: DWO Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Winnsston"q' -5 m Regional Office
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210.137,
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,
Loaves Fiume Centers lnc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
L�owe's Companies Inc=Davidson
CI" arksbury,Churc�Rd
JThomas_ ville
Davidsdh County
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to receiving waters designated as a UT.to Brier Creek, a class W5111 stream in the Yadkin=Pee.bee River
Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, 11, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 15, 2008.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day September 12, 2008.
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
F WA ]� Michael F. Easley, Governor
`OHO 9QG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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April 28, 2003
James W Ragan
Lowe's Companies Inc -Davidson
547 Lowe's Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Lowe's Companies Inc -Davidson
COC Number NCG210137
Davidson County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG210000, 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 NCG210000
• A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
• A copy of the Qualitativel Monitoring Form
• 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 the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, 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 (919) 733-5083, ext. 548.
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office
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NGi]ENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 733-8053 Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG210137
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,
Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Lowe's Companies Inc -Davidson
Clarksbury Church Rd
Thomasville
Davidson County
to receiving waters designated as a UT to Brier Creek, a class WS-III stream, in the Yadkin -
Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG210000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective May 1, 2003.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 28, 2003.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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.IANiCE "I' WARD
LOWE'S COMPANIES INC--DAVIDSON
FI W Y 268 EAST
N. WILKI-SBORO, NC 28659
Darr Pernlilice:
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
Septemher 4. 2002
Suhjccl: NPDES Storrnwater Pandit Criverapc Renewal
Lowe Crnnpanics Inc-davidson
COC Nnrllhcr nc«210137
Davidson Counly
Your facility is Currcnlly covered for stormwatcr discharge under General Permit NCG210000. '[']its permit expires
on March 1, 2003. The Division staff is currently in the process of rewriting this hermit and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued by early spring 42003. Once [lie permit is rcissucd. your facility wrwld he cligihlc I -or
continued CoveraW C under the reissued permit.
in order- 10 assure your Conlinue(I covcragc Under the general permit, you 111uS1 apply to the DiViSloll ol' Walcr
Quality (UWQ) for renewal of your permit covcragc. To make: this renewal process easier. we are informing you in
tidvance than your permit coverage will be expiring. Enclosed you will find a Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. T11C ttpl)Iication must he completed and returned by October 2. 2002 in order to assure
continued covera4so under the gencrad perrtlil. Due; to stal'1' turd budget constraints, letters confirming our receipt of
[lie completed application will not he sent.
Failure to rcyucst rcncwal within the time period specified, nlay result in a Civil assessntont of tt ]cast $250.00.
Lamer penalties n1:ty he assessed depending on the (1611LIucncy of the request. Discharge of storm�vater from your
facility without covera�we under a valid stormwater NPDES perrnit would constitute a violalion of NCGS 143-215.1
and Could resull in assessments of -civil penahies of 111) to $10,000 per day.
Pleasc note that recent Federal le,islation has extended the "no exposure CxClusicm" to all opernors of industrial
facilities in any of lire I I cate-ories of "storm water dischLtrOcs associatCd with industrial uCtivity." (except
Col15n'nCtion activities). if you teed your Facility can certily a c'onditi{m uF"nn exposur'c", i.c. the lircilily industrial
materials and operations are not exposed to slorntwatcr. you Can apply For the no exposure: exclusion. For additional
information contact the Central Off ice Stormwatcr StaiT me;tnher listed below or check the Sturm -water & General
Permits Unit Web Site at httpalh2o.enr.stutu.ne.uslsulsurrmwa[er.html
IF the subject siornxvaier (lischar�ge to waters of the state has been terminated. pdcase cumplele the enclosed
Rescission Request Form. Mailing instruC6011S arc listed on the hcettom of the form. You will he notilicd when the
rescissiCm process has been completed.
If you 11ave any questions r'cgar(ling the permit renewal procedures please contact Corey l3:tsinOcr nl' iha
Winston SalCm Regional (.)iTice at 336-771-4600 or 13111 Mills of the Central OFficu Stormwater Unit at (919)
733-508 3, cxt. 548
Sincerely.
HraillCy Bennett, Supervisor
Slorntwalcr and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwatul, and Guner;tl Permits Unit Files
Winston-Salem Rcllional OFficc
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NCDENR
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699.1617 (919) 733-7015 Customer Service
1- 800-623-7748
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 1, 1998
JANICE T. WARD
LOWE'S COMPANIES INC-DAVIDSON
HIGHWAY 268 EAST
N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659
Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG210137
Davidson County
Dear Permittee:
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In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the General Permit
NCGO40000, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the General Permit
NCG210000 which is a new General Permit to cover most of the Timber Products Industry. You
have now been given coverage under NCG210000 and your coverage under NCGO40000 is hereby
terminated. 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.
The following information is included with your permit package:
m A copy of the stormwater general permit NCG210000.
■ A new Certificate of Coverage under general permit NCG210000.
w 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 (both NCGO40000 and NCG210000). 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 which outlines program components
and addresses frequently asked questions.
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 and General Permits Unit at telephone number (919) 733-5083.
Sincerely,
t&WILY
for A Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG210137
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,
LOWE'S COMPANIES INC-DAVIDSON
is herby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at: _
CLARKSBURY CHURCH ROAD
THOMASVILLE, NC
DAVIDSON COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as UT To Brier Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth in Parts I,
H, III and IV of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective May 1, I998.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day May 1,1998
for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authorization of the Environmental Management Commission
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
f Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 23, 1993
Gary C. Jordan
Lowe's Companies Inc.
Highway 268 East
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Subject: General Permit No. NCGO40000
Thomasville Distribution Center
COC NCGO40137
Davidson County
Dear Mr. Jordan:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on June 21, 1993, 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. Steve Ulmer at telephone number 9191733-
5083.
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Sincerely, signed. B�'
Original Si S
Coleen H•ullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
Winston-Salem Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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,
Lowe's Companies Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Thomasville Distribution Center
Clarksbury Church Road
Thomasville
Davidson County
to receiving waters designated as Brier Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCGO40000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective July 23, 1993.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 23, 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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