NCG090020_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20170912

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
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ROY COOPER
Governor
Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
September 7, 2017
Mr. Jeremy S. Hall
Axalta Coating Systems U.S.A., LLC
1717 English Road
High Point, NC 27262
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
CEIVED
SEP 12 2011
CENTRAL FILES
DWR SECTION
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit NCG090020
Axalta Coating Systems U.S.A., LLC
Formerly Engineered Polymer Solutions
dlb/a Valspar
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Hall:
Division personnel received your request to revise your stormwater permit Certificate of
Coverage to accurately reflect your new company and/or facility name.
Please find enclosed the revised Certificate of Coverage. The terms and conditions contained
in the General Permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This revised Certificate of
Coverage is issued under the requirements.of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North'Carolina and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Stormwater
Permitting Program at [phone].
Sincerely,
for racy E. Davis, P. ., CPM, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
Stormwater Permitting Program Files
Central Files
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG090000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG090020
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,
Axalta Coating Systems, U.S.A., LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
Axalta Coating Systems, U.S.A., LLC
1717 English Road
High Point
Guilford County
to receiving waters designated as a UT to 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 I, 1I, III, and IV of General Permit No. NCG090000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 7, 2017.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day September 7, 20
for Traey E. Davis, P.E., Direr
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
- - I Land Quality Section/Stormwater Permitting
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NC®ENR
p PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Received
Year
I Month
I a
I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPDES Permit
(or) Certificate of Coverage
N C. $0
N I CQ 10 19 10 10 12 10
N. Permit status prior to requested change.
a. Permit issued to (company name):
Engineered Polymer Solutions DB/A Valspar
b. Person legally responsible for permit:
Jeremy. S Hall
First MI Last
�Cf �C�
Manufacturing Director
1 V
Title
SEP 0 6 2017
1717 English Road
Permit Holder Mailing Address
0 NR-LAND QIIALITy
High Point NC 27262
STQRM&TER PERMITTING
City ---State Zip _ —
(336) 8024035 ( )
Phone Fax
c. Facility name (discharge):
Engineered Polymer Solutions_DB/A Valspar
d. Facility address:
1717 English Road
Address
High Point NC 27262
City^ State Zip
e. Facility contact person:
W Mark Schau [phone]
First / MI / Last Phone
111. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised permit).
a. Request for change is a result of:
® Change in ownership of the facility
® Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain:
b. Permit issued to (company name):
Axalta Coating Systems U.S.A., LLC
c. Person legally responsible for permit:
Jeremy S Hall ,
First MI Las[
Manufacturing Director
Title
1717 English Road
Permit Holder Mailing Address
High Point NC 27262
City State Zip
[phone] jeremy.haIl@a_xaltacs.com
Phone E-mail Address
d. Facility name (discharge):
Axalta Coating Systems U.S.A., LLC
e. Facility address:
_
1717 English Road 1 /
Address
High Point NC_ 27262
City State Zip
f. Facility contact person:
W Mark Schau
First MI Last
[phone] [e-mail]
Phone E-mail Address
IV. Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the permit)
Revised Jan. 27, 2014

NPDES PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
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Permit contact: W Mark Schau
First W Last
Ehs Manager
Title T —�
1717 Enalish Road
Mailing Address
High Point NC 27262
City State Zip
[phone] [e-mail]
Phone E-mail Address
V. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior
to this ownership or name change?
® Yes
❑ No (please explain)
VI. Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS
ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING:
ZI This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change
requests.
Legal doc entation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed,
or a ll of sale is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are
not sufficient for an ownership change.
The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and
the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed
Applicant's Certification is sufficient.
PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change):
I, Jeremy S Hall, attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned a incomplete.
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Signature Date
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
1, Denise Trabbic-Pointer, attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application
pack a will be returned as inco — lete.
Signature Date
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Stormwater Penn fitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Revised Jan. 27, 2014

EXECUTION VERSION
BILL OF SALE
(AXA.LTA U.S.A. PURCHASER)
This Bill of Sale is dated as of June 1, 2017 (this "Bill of Sale"), by and between
(i) Valspar Holdings 1, Inc., a Delaware corporation {"Holdi� P') and Valspar Holdings 11,
Inc., a Delaware corporation. ("Holdings Ir' and, together with Holdings I, the "Seller Parties")
and (ii) Axalta Coating Systems U.S.A., LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Purchaser
A iliate'). The Seller Parties and Purchaser Affiliate are sometimes collectively referred to
herein as the "Parties" and individually referred to herein as a "Part ." Capitalized terms used
herein without definition will have the respective meanings given to such terms in the Purchase
Agreement.
WHEREAS, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company ("Purchaser")
and The Valspar Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Seller"} are parties to that certain Asset
Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 11, 2017 (as amended, the "Purchase Agreement"),
relating to the sale, assignment, transfer and conveyance by, Seller and the Industrial Wood
Subsidiaries and the purchase and assumption by Purchaser (or its assignee) of the Purchased
Assets and the Assumed Liabilities referred to in the Purchase Agreement;
WHEREAS, Purchaser Affiliate is a wholly owned direct or indirect Subsidiary of
Purchaser, and Purchaser has assigned its rights to acquire the Purchased Assets that are owned
by the Seller Parties (other than the Industrial Wood Business Intellectual Property) (such
Purchased Assets, the "U.S Non IP Purchased Assets") to Purchaser Affiliate; and
WHEREAS, the Purchase Agreement provides that, in connection with the
consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby. the Parties will enter into this Bill of
Sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual agreements and
covenants set forth herein, Purchaser Affiliate and the Seller Parties hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Sale of U.S. Non-IP Purchased Assets. In accordance with the Purchase
Agreement, the Seller Parties hereby sell, assign, transfer and convey to Purchaser Affiliate, and
Purchaser Affiliate purchases, acquires and accepts from the Seller Parties, all their respective
right, title and interest in and to the U-S. Non-IP Purchased Assets, free and clear of all Liens
(other than Permitted Liens).
Section 2, Excluded Assets. The U.S. Non-IP Purchased Assets do not include the
Excluded Assets, and Purchaser Affiliate is not purchasing, acquiring or accepting any right, title
or interest in and to any Excluded Asset pursuant to the Purchase Agreement or this Bill of Sale.
Section 3. No Waiver or Modification, Subject to Purchase Agreement. Nothing
contained in this Bill of Sale may be construed as a waiver of any of the rights or remedies of the
Parties, Seller or Purchaser as set forth in, or arising in connection with, the Purchase Agreement
or any other instrument or document delivered by the Parties, Seller or Purchaser pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement. The Seller Parties make no representations or warranties with respect to the
U.S. Nan-IP Purchased Assets except as specifically set forth in the Purchase Agreement. This
Bill of Sale is not intended to limit in any manner the terms of the Purchase Agreement nor is it
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intended to create any right or obligation broader (or more limited) than those specifically set
forth in the Purchase Agreement. In the event of any ambiguity or conflict between the terms of
this Bill of Sale and the Purchase Agreement, the terms of the Purchase Agreement will govern
and control. No provision of this Bill of Sale may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated
other than by an instrument in writing signed by the Parties. No failure to enforce any provision
of this Bill of Sale will be deemed to or will constitute a waiver of such provision and no waiver
of any of the provisions of this Bill of Sale will be deemed to or will constitute a waiver of any
other provision of this Bill of Sale nor will such waiver constitute a continuing waiver. This Bill
of Sale is subject to all of the representations, warranties, covenants, exclusions and indemnities
set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
Section 4. Assignment. Neither this Bill of Sale nor any of the rights, interests or
obligations hereunder shall be assigned or delegated by any Party without the prior written
consent of the other Parties; provided, however, Purchaser Affiliate may assign any of its rights
under this Bill of Sale (i) to a wholly owned direct or indirect Subsidiary of Purchaser without
the prior written consent of the Seller Parties, but no such assignment shall relieve Purchaser
Affiliate of any of its obligations under this Bill of Sale or (ii) to any Person in connection with a
merger or consolidation or a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Industrial Wood
Business. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section 4 shall be null and void.
Subject to the two preceding sentences, this Bill of Sale shall be binding upon and shall inure to
the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.
Section 5. Ca Lions. The captions and headings herein are included for convenience
of reference only and will be ignored in the construction or interpretation hereof.
Section 6. Governing Law_ This Bill of Sale, and all claims or causes of action
(whether at Law, in contract or in tort or otherwise) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate
to this Agreement or the negotiation, execution or performance hereof, shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any
choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other
jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State
of Delaware.
Section 7. Further Assurances. From and after the date of this Bill of Sale, Purchaser
Affiliate and the Seller Parties shall use their respective reasonable best efforts to take, or cause
to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done; all things reasonably necessary, proper or
advisable under any applicable Law to consummate and make effective the provisions hereof as
promptly as practicable, including the execution and delivery of any additional instruments
necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Bill of Sale and to fully carry out
the purposes of this Bill of Sale.
Section S. Counte arts' Effectiveness. This Bill of Sale may be executed in
counterparts, each of which shall be an original,,with the same effect as if the signatures thereto
and hereto were upon the same instrument, and shall become effective when one or more
counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties to this Bill of Sale and delivered (by
telecopy, electronic delivery or otherwise) to the other Parties to this Bill of Sale. Signatures to
this Bill of Sale transmitted by facsimile transmission, by electronic mail in Portable Document
Format, or by any other electronic means intended to preserve the original graphic and pictorial
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appearance of a document, will have the same effect as physical delivery of the paper document
bearing the original signature.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Seller Parties and Purchaser Affiliate have duly executed
this BiU of Sale as of the date first written above.
HOLDINGS I:
VALSPAR HOLDINGS 1, INC.
By:
Name: Allen J. M syn
Title: Vice Presi ent and Treas rer
HOLDINGS II:
VALSPAR HOLDINGS II, INC.
By:
Name: AlAen J, Mis syn
Title: Vice Preside and Treasur
l I
[Signature page to Bill of Sale]
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PURCHASER AFFILIATE:
AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS U.S.A., LLC
By:"JA#t
Name: Rohert W. ant
Title: Executive V' e e 'de t h'e an ' f Officer
[Signature page to Dill of Sale]
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A4« Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
...__,r.I A Land Quality SectionlStormwater Permitting
NC"� � National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
DENR
_ De___� PERMIT NAMEIOWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
E.mnoaf+ewr .wo N,aureu. Rc3oVrtcee
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Received
Year
Month
Day
1. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPDES Permit (or) Certificate of Coverage
N C S () N Cl G 0 19 1 0 0 2 0
IL Permit status prior to requested change.
a. Permit issued to (company name): Engineered_ Power Solutions D/B/A Val spar
b. Person legally responsible for permit: Jeremy S Hall
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DEN��.�ERP
c. Facility name (discharge):
d. Facility address:
First MI Cast
Manufacturing Director
Title
1717 English Road
Permit Holder Mailing Address
Hieh Point NC 27262
City State Zip
(336) 8024035
Phone Fax
Engineered Polymer Solutions DIB/A Valspar
1717 English Road
Address
High Point NC 27262
City State Zip
e. Facility contact person: W Mark Schau [phone]
First / MI / Last Phone
III. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised permit).
a. Request for change is a result of: ® Change in ownership of the facility
® Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain:
b. Permit issued to (company name):
c. Person legally responsible for permit:
d. Facility name (discharge):
e. Facility address:
f. Facility contact person:
Axalta Coating Systems U.S.A., LLC
Jeremy
S Hall
First
MI Last
Manufacturing Director
Title
1717 English Road
Permit Holder Mailing Address
High Point
NC 27262
City
µState T Zip
(336) 8024035
[e-mail]
Phone
E-mail Address
Axalta Coating Systems U.S.A., LLC
1717 English Road
Address
High Point
NC 27262
City
State Zip
W Mark
Schau
First
MI Last
(336 802-5770.
[e-mail]
Phone E-mail Address
IV. Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the permit)
Revised Jan. 27, 2014

NPDI_S PERMIT NAMEIOWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
Page 2 of 2
Permit contact: W Mark Schau
F irst MI Last
Ehs Manager
Title
1717 English Road
_ Mailing Address T
High Point NC 27262
City State Zip
[phone] [e-mail]
Phone E-mail Address
V. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior
to this ownership or name change?
® Yes
❑ No (please explain)
VI Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS
ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING:
This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change
requests.
Legal doc entation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed,
or a 11 of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are
not sufficient for an ownership change.
The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and
the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed
Applicant's Certification is sufficient.
PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change):
1, Jeremy S Hall,, attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned a incomplete.
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Signature Date
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I, Denise Trabbic-Pointer, attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if ail required supporting information is not included, this application
pare will be returned as inco lete.
Signature Date
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Stormwater Permitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Revised Jan. 27, 2014

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BILL OF SALE
(AXALTA U.S.A. PURCHASER)
EXECUTION VERSION
IF r
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This Bill of Sale is dated as of June 1, 2017 (this "Bill ofSule"), by and bet9�/)y
(1) Valspar Holdings 1, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Holdings P') and Valspar Holdin ' I�,
Inc., a Delaware corporation. ("Holdings IC' and, together with Holdings I, the "Seller Par It's")
and (ii) Axalta Coating Systems U.S.A., LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Purchaser
A rliate"). The Seller Parties and Purchaser Affiliate are sometimes collectively referred to
herein as the "Parties" and individually referred to herein as a "Partti'." Capitalized terms used
herein without definition will have the respective meanings given to such terms in the Purchase
Agreement.
WHEREAS, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company ("Purchaser")
and The Valspar Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Seller") are parties to that certain Asset
Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 11, 2017 (as amended, the "Purchase A reenient" ), .
relating to the sale, assignment, transfer and conveyance by Seller and the Industrial Wood
Subsidiaries and the purchase and assumption by Purchaser (or its assignee) of the Purchased
Assets and the Assumed Liabilities referred to in the Purchase Agreement;
WHEREAS, Purchaser Affiliate is a wholly owned direct or indirect Subsidiary of
Purchaser, and Purchaser has assigned its rights to acquire the Purchased Assets that are owned
by the Seller Parties (other than the Industrial Wood Business Intellectual Property) (such
Purchased Assets, the "U.S. Non-IP Purchased Assets") to Purchaser Affiliate; and
WHEREAS, the Purchase Agreement provides that, in connection with the
consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, the Parties will enter into this Bill of
Sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual agreements and
covenants set forth herein, Purchaser Affiliate and the Seller Parties hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Sale of U.S. Non-IP Purchased Assets. In accordance with the Purchase
Agreement. the Seller Parties hereby sell, assign, transfer and convey to Purchaser Affiliate, and
Purchaser Affiliate purchases, acquires and accepts from the Seller Parties, all their respective
right, title and interest in and to the U.S. Non-IP Purchased Assets, free and clear of all Liens
(other than Permitted Liens).
Section 2. Excluded Assets. The U.S. Non-IP Purchased Assets do not include the
Excluded Assets, and Purchaser Affiliate is not purchasing, acquiring or accepting any right, title
or interest in and to any Excluded Asset pursuant to the Purchase Agreement or this Bill of Sale.
Section 3. No Waiver or Modification: Subject to Purchase Agreement. Nothing
contained in this Bill of Sale may be construed as a waiver of any of the rights or remedies of the
Parties, Seller or Purchaser as set forth in, or arising in connection with, the Purchase Agreement
or any other instrument or document delivered by the Parties, Seller or Purchaser pursuant to the
Purchase Agreement. The Seller Parties make no representations or warranties with respect to the
U.S. Non-IP Purchased Assets except as specifically set forth in the Purchase Agreement. This
Bill of Sale is not intended to limit in any manner the terms of the Purchase Agreement nor is it
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intended to create any right or obligation broader (or more limited) than those specifically set
forth in the Purchase Agreement. In the event of any ambiguity or conflict between the terms of
this Bill of'Sale and the Purchase Agreement, the terms of the Purchase Agreement will govern
and control. No provision of this Bill of Sale may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated
other than by an instrument in writing signed by the Parties. No failure to enforce any provision
of this Bill of Sale will be deemed to or will constitute a waiver of such provision and no waiver
of any of the provisions of this Bill of Sale will be deemed to or will constitute a waiver of any
other provision of this Bill of Sale nor will such waiver constitute a continuing waiver. This Bill
of Sale is subject to all of the representations, warranties, covenants, exclusions and indemnities
set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
Section 4. Assignment. Neither this Bill of Sale nor any of the rights, interests or
obligations hereunder shall be assigned or delegated by any Party without the prior written
consent of the other Parties, provided, however, Purchaser Affiliate may assign any of its rights
under this Bill of Sale (1) to a wholly owned direct or indirect Subsidiary of Purchaser without
the prior written consent of the Seller Parties, but no such assignment shall relieve Purchaser
Affiliate of any of its obligations under this Bill of Sale or (ii) to any Person in connection with a
merger or consolidation or a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Industrial Wood
Business. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section 4 shall be null and void.
Subject to the two preceding sentences, this Bill of Sale shall be binding upon and shall inure to
the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.
Section 5. Captions. The captions and headings herein are included for convenience
of reference only and will be ignored in the construction or interpretation hereof.
Section 6. Governing Law. This Bill of Sale, and all claims or causes of action
(whether at Law, in contract or in tort or otherwise) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate
to this Agreement or the negotiation, execution or performance hereof; shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any
choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other
jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State
of Delaware.
Section 7. Further Assurances. From and after the date of this Bill of Sale, Purchaser
Affiliate and the Seller Parties shall use their respective reasonable best efforts to take, or cause
to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things reasonably necessary, proper or
advisable under any applicable Law to consummate and make effective the provisions hereof as
promptly as practicable, including the execution and delivery of any additional instruments
necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Bill of Sale and to fully carry out
the purposes of this Bill of Sale.
Section S. Counterparts: Effectiveness. This Bill of Sale may be executed in
counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same of -feet as ifthesignatures thereto
and hereto were upon the same instrument, and shall become effective when one or more
counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties to this Bill of Sale and delivered (by
telecopy, electronic delivery or otherwise) to the other Parties to this Bill of Sale. Signatures to
this Bill of Sale transmitted by facsimile transmission, by electronic mail in Portable Document
Format, or by any other electronic ineans intended to preserve the original graphic and pictorial
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appearance of a document, will have the same effect as physical delivery of the paper document
bearing the original signature.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Seller Parties and Purchaser Affiliate have duly executed
this Bill of Sale as of the date first written above.
HOLDINGS I:
VALSPAR HOLDINGS 1, INC.
By: &P-, A
Name: Allen J. M syn
Title: Vice Presi ent and Treas rer
HOLDINGS II:
VALSPAR HOLDINGS 11, INC.
By: �f' M /\1
Name: A en J. Mis syn
Title: Vice Preside and Treasur r
[Signature page to Bill of Sale]
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PURCHASER AFFILIATE:
AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS U.S.A., LLC
By:
Name: Robert W. llryant
Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
[Signature page to Bill of Sale)
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JUL 1 8 2011
DENR - WATER. OUALITY
valspar WOOD
1717 English Road, High Point, NC 27262
Phone: [phone]
via certified mail: 7010 1670 0000 6277 6451 - return receipt requested
July , 112011
Fes.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality I11
1641 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1641 ;Vc�
2728 Capital Blvd. �Raleigh, NC 27604 " `.. ATTN: Cullzn , irector=,�t` :
RE::COC Facility.NCG090020, High Point; Guilford -County; General Permit No.
NCG090000 —�
Ms. Sullins,
This letter is to inform the NCDENR that effective immediately, Robert Gerwig is no
longer the authorized official for the above referenced facility. 1, Brent Jewell, Vice
President, North America Wood Coatings, should be placed on record as the authorized
official.
We request that you notify any additional cross -departmental colleagues that may require
or request information from this facility. Should you have any questions or required
additional information, contact either Nicole Epps or myself at [phone] or (336)
802-4703, respectively.
Respectfully submitted,
Brent Jewel
Vice President
Valspar Corporation
North America Wood Coatings
cc: Winston Salem Regional Office Certified mail: 7010 1670 0000 6277 6420
Storm -water Permitting Unit Files
585 Waughtown Street
Winston Salem, NC 27107
If it matters, we're on it-

valspar Wood
1717 English Road, High Point, NC 27262
Phone: (336) 889,2157
via certified mail: 7007 0220 0001 6035 1473 - return receipt requested
April 8, 2009
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources L7?:�
Division of Water Quality
1641 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-16412728 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604ATTN: Coleen H. Sullins, Director RE: COC Facilit NCG090020, High Point, Guilford County; General Permit N
NCG090000
Ms. Sullins,
This letter is to inform the NCDENR that effective immediately, David R. Smith is no
longer the authorized official for the above referenced facility. 1, Robert Gerwig,
Manufacturing Director; Wood Coatings — North America, should be placed on record as
the authorized official.
We request that you notify any additional cross -departmental colleagues that may require
or request information from this facility. Should you have any questions or required
additional information, contact either Nicole Epps or myself at [phone] or 336)
802-4774, respectively.
Respectfully submitted,
fvL� 4k,
Robert Gerwig
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Valspar Corporation
Wood Coatings North America
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Winston Salem, NC 27107
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V4A-r Michael F. Easley, Governor
O�O RpG 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
DAVID CHEEK
VALSPAR COATINGS
1717 ENGLISH ROAD
HIGH POINT, NC 27261
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
VALSPAR COATINGS
COC Number NCG090020
Guilford County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG090000, 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. l 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 NCG090000
* 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 Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 578
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
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Customer Service
1- 800-623-7748

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph D., Acting Director
Mr. George Hudak
Engineered Polymer Solutions, Inc
1717 English Road
High Point, North Carolina 27262
Dear Mr. Hudak:
February 23, 2002
dba Valspar Coatings
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification — Name/Ownership Change
Permit NCG090020
Valspar Coatings
(Formerly Valspar Industries USA Inc.)
Guilford County
In accordance with your request received December 4, 2001, the Division is forwarding the subject permit
modification, This modification documents the change in name at the subject facility. All other terms and conditions in the
original permit remain unchanged and in full ehfect. This permit modification is issued under the requirements of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215A and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency dated December 6, 1993.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit modification are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following
receipt of this letter. This request must be a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local government
permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Valery Stephens at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Sincerely,
regory J. Thorpe. Ph D.
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Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
1617 Mait Service Center, Raleigh, North Carofiina 27699-1617
919 733-5083, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
.DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG090000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG090020
STORMWATIR DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLU'l'ANT 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 E:nvironmcntal Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended,
Engineered Polymer Solutions, Inc. dba Valspar Coatings
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Valspar Coal ings
1717 English Road
High Point
Guilford County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Payne 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, IV, V,
and VI of General Permit No. NCG090000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 23. 2002.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 23, 2002.
regory J. Thorpe, Ph. Ill, Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

\N A 7'��Michael F. Easley, Governor
o�0 Q� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Q f Division of Water Quality
December 27. 2001
GENE FRYE
VALSPAR COATINGS
PO BOX 2 358
HIGH POINT. NC 27261
Subject: NPDES Stornnvater Permit Renewal
VALSPAR COATINGS
COC Nunlhcr NCG090020
Guilford County
Dear Pcrinittee:
Your facility is currently covered for slornnvater discharge under General Permit NCG090000. This Permit expires
on Au tust 31, 2002, The Division staff is currently in the process ofrewriting this permit and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued by late summer of 2002. Once the permit is reissued. your facility would he 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 he expiring. Enclosed you will find aGencral 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 S250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending,-, on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of'stormwater from your facility
without coverage under a valid stormwater NPDE S permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
could result in assessments of,civil penalties ofup to $10,000 per day.
Please note that recent federal legislation has extended the "no exposure exclusion" to all operators of industrial
facilities in any of the I I catcuories 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 f,acilty industrial
materials and operations 1.u'c not exposed to storniwatcr, you can apply for the no exposure exclusion. For additional
inl'ornlation contact the Central Office Stormwaler Staff member listed below or check the Stornlwater & General
Permits Unit With Site at littpJlh2o.enr.sitte.iic.us/su/storiiiwater,html
if the subject stormwater 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 wilt he notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit renewal procedures please contact Corey Basirwer of the
Winston-Salem lZe-ional Office at 336-771-4600 or Aisha Lau of the Central Mike Stornlwater Unit at (919)
733-5093. ext. 578
Sincerely_
Bradley Bennett. SUpCrViI
Storrnwater and General Permits Unit
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Winston-Salern Rctg,onal Office
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N. C Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
.and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
March 26, 2001
Mr. Gene Frye
Valspar Industries USA Inc.
PO Box 2358
High Point, North Carolina 27261
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NCNu;w&ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT ANo NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification — Name Change
Permit NCG090020
Valspar Industries USA Inc.
(Formerly Lilly Industries, Inc.)
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Frye: -
. In accordance with your request received March 15, 2001, the Division is -forwarding the subject permit -
modification. This modification documents the change in name at the subject facility. All other terms and conditions'in the
W.originafpermitremain unchanged and in full effect. This modificatioriiis issuedamderahe requirements of•North- ;:. `•-:k*
Carolina General Statutc-1-43=215.1 and the Memorandum-ofrAgrcement.betwecn-North.Garolina.and, the-U!,S:,Environmental`;...=s-
.Protection Agendy dated:December 6; 1981 ',:�• -
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained -in this:perrnit modification arc
unacceptable to you,•you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following
receipt of this letter. This request must be a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes;�f-iled with the.Office of Administrative Hearings,•Post'Office Drawer.27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447
Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local government
permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Valery Stephens at the
telephone number or address listed below.
Sincerely,
61�0
�Kerr`- T. Stevens
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Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Section
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 733-5083, extension 520 (fax) 919 733-0719
VISIT US ON THE INTERNET @ http:llh2o.enr.state.nc.usl [e-mail]

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG090000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG090020
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,
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is hereby authorized to.discharge stormwater from a facility located.at -
r 44. ValsparindUstriesUSA inc.
1717 English Road
n High Paint .
Guilford County
to receiving waters designated as unnamed tributary to Payne Creek, in the Yadkin -Pee Dee 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. NCG090000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective March 26, 2001.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 26, 2001.
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err . Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality A4
•
James B: Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary ID C C F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 5, 1997
JOHN LUCAS
LILLY INDUSTRIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 2358
HIGH POINT, NC 27261
Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for Certificate of Coverage No. NCG090020
Guilford County
Dear Permittee:
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 requiremodification 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 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh. North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 22, 1994
John Lucas
Lilly Industries, Inc.
733 S. West Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Subject: General Permit No. NCG090000
Lilly Industries, Inc.
COC NCG090020
Guilford County
Dear John Lucas:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on September 12, 1994, 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 question concerning this permit, please contact MS. LIZ KOVASCKITZ at telephone
number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
orig;nas S;gsQd
Coleen H. SilF3ns
A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E.
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG090000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG090020
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,
Lilly Industries, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
The Lilly Company
1717 English Road
High Point
Guilford County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Payne Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG090000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 22, 1994.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 22, 1994.
Original Slgnied ^.st
Coleer R St311iftz
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit: NCGO90020
SOC:
County: Guilford
Region: Winston-Salem
Contact Person: Nicole Epps
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Compliance Inspection Repo
Effective: 12/12/12 Expiration: 10/31/17 Owner : Engineered Polymer Solutions 01B1A Valspar
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Valspar Coatings
1717 English Rd
High Point NC 27261
Title: Phone: [phone]
Inspection Date: 02/0312017
Primary inspector: Glen White
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: Phone:
Entry Time: 10:00AM Exit Time: 11:00AM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
Permit Inspection Type: Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ® Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm water
(See attachment summary)
Page:

Permit: NCGO90020 Owner - Facility: Engineered Polymer Solutions DIB/A Valspar
Inspection Date: 02103/2017 Inspection Type : Technical Assistance Reason for Malt: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On 10/08/2013 this facility had a significant spill. The spill was reported but proper procedures were not fully followed. An
NOD resulted and was issued on 10/10/2013. Proper clean-up and documentation followed. The NOD is resolved and the
facility is considered to be currently compliant with it/s stormwater permit requirements.
Page: 2

Perrnit: NCGO90020 Owner - Facility: Engineered Potymer Solutions DlB1A Valspar
Inspection Date: 02103/2017 Inspection Type; Technical Assistance Reason for Vlslt: Routine
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? © ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? N 1111 ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ® ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it property documented by the Division? Q ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? E ❑ ❑ Ej
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? i ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
® ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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Stormwater Division T
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\own I CrARC�IAN." !\'rER-NAT [O\.AL CITY'••
Via Certified Mail: 7010 3090 0001 8760 3681, Return Receipt Requested RECEIVED
P q N.C.Dept. of ENR
OCT 16 2013
October 14, 2013 Winston-Salem
COPY Regional Office
Mr: Brent Jewell
Valspar Coatings
1717 English Road
High Point, NC 27261
RE: Illicit Discharge to Surface Waters
Notice of Violation
Dear Mr. Jewell,
On October 9th, 2013 the Stormwater Services Division received an anonymous call regarding a
strong odor and discoloration in the stream located near Wiley Place and West English Road. It was
also stated from the phone call that pressure washing activities were being conducted on site as well.
Upon arriving on scene, field personnel noticed a chemical pollutant that had been discharged to the
stream (as can be viewed in the pictures belouo). After further investigating into the source, the field
personnel traced the drainage system to the facility located at 1717 English Road (Valspar Coatings).
The discharge of pollutants into the stormwater drainage system is prohibited under the City of High
Point Illicit Discharge and Connection Ordinance (copy enclosed). Per Section 12-3-9 of the City of
High Point Code of Ordinances, failure to comply with the City of High Point Illicit Discharge and
Connection Ordinance could result in civil penalties.
The following steps should be taken below in order for this facility to be brought back into
compliance:
1. Please be sure that you are meeting all requirements for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) that you hold for the facility's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit. This involves educating and training employees, including members of the
management team on proper pollution prevention and good housekeeping measures.
2. It is strongly recommended that staff follow a designated Spill Response Plan as part of the
SWPPP that allows for the appropriate procedures to be met with proper notification steps if a
future incident happens.
City of High Point, P.O. Box 230, 211 South Hamilton Street, High Point, NC 27261 USA
Fax:[phone] Phone:336.883,3455 TDD:336.883.8517

t 3. Pressure washing activities should not be conducted to clean up a spill due to the risk of
further contamination to surface waters. Please ensure proper response measures are initiated
and clean-up methods are followed accordingly if a future incident occurs.
Failure to comply with these steps will result in fines and possible civil penalties if another incident
occurs at this facility. Please ensure that any potential pollutants are kept on your site and do not
enter the stormwater drainage system. The Stormwater Services Division will continue to monitor the
English Road drainage system for potential illicit discharges.
I greatly appreciate your willingness to work with the Stormwater Services Division to improve the
water quality in High Point. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if I can
be of any assistance.
Respectfully,
/,z,r '�- 25�
Justin T. Gray
Stormwater Specialist
Public Services Department
City of High Point
PO Box 230
High Point, NC 27261
Office: 336.883.3455
CC:
Daniel DeLozier, HSE Manager, Valspar Corporation, North American Wood Coatings,1717 English
Road, High Point, NC 27262
Aana Taylor -Smith, Land Quality Section; Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, NC
DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office, 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
City of High Point, P.O. Box 230,211 South Hamilton Street, High Point, NC 27261 USA
Fax:[phone] Phone:[phone] TDD:336.883,8517

Chemical residue on side of sampling glass: View of front entrance where pressure washi►ig occurred.
View of stream with chemical pollutant that had been discharged to surface waters.
City of High Point, P.O. Box 230,211 South Hamilton Street, High Point, NC 27261 USA
Fax:[phone] Phone:[phone] TDD:336.883.8517

Ta lor-Smith, Aana
From: DELOZIER, DAN <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 4:11 PM
To: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Subject: Report
Attachments: Spill Incident Summary.docx
Aana
Please find attached a summary of last week's spill. As requested, I will be sure to forward receipts of the contractor
activities when they are received. However, in the meantime, if you need anything else please do not hesitate to contact
me at your convenience.
Regards -
Dan DeLozier
O: [phone]
C. [phone]
This transmission may contain confidential or privileged information; unauthorized use is prohibited.
Transactions are subject to the terms found at http://,A.-vN,,A,..coatinLs.com/notice.Isp

Summary
October 8, 2013
On Tuesday night at around 7:45pm, an employee was transporting what appeared to be an empty tote
from the pump house fence line to the lacquer pit. The tote was needed to draw off reclaim from a tank.
The employee then drove toward the tank when he realized the tote had become unstable. He
proceeded to lower and back out when the tote flipped on its side. The lid was not secured on the tote
which allowed product to spill. The employee used his forks to quickly tilt the tote upright. The
employee then called the 2nd shift supervisor and maintenance to report the incident. Oil dry absorbent
was applied to spill.
October 9, 2013
Early Wednesday morning morning and throughout the day the H5E manager and maintenance group
leader monitored the creek for any signs of contamination. None was ever observed. A contractor was
then called to pressure wash the affected area at the Plant to remove the stain. On Wednesday
afternoon, the City of High Point contacted Dan Delozier in reference to an odor complaint. They also
came out and took samples. They highly advised we clean it out. A second contractor was summoned to
pump out the creek.
October 10, 2013
The NCDENR paid a visit to follow up and review SPCC plan.
Recommendations for action and prevention:
• Place a spill kit in the area by the compressor at Lacquer pit and Office
• Investigate putting a berm in the lot to prevent the possibility of an incidental spill getting to the
storm drain.
• Refresher Training for all PIT Drivers by the end of October
o Make proper transportation of totes a safety huddle
■ Visually inspect load (tote)
• Make sure lid is secured
■ Tap on tote for sound (hollow or thud)
■ Make sure forks are properly spaced under load
■ Keep forks low or at least
■ Move at appropriate speed

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CTW SPECIALTIES WC. Invoice
828 KNOX ROAD
M C LEA NSV I LLE, NC 27301 Date Invoice #
336-279-1009 10/15/2013 18109
Bill To
VALSPAR
1717 ENGLISH S"FREE'l'
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
ATTN: DAVID CHEEK
P.O. No.
Terms
Terms
Project
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Qty
Description
Rate
Amount
PLANT CLEANUP
SERVICE DA• I-: 1019/13
1.5
REGULAR FOREMAN HOURS a $45 PER HOUR
45.00
67.50
2
OVERTIME FOREMAN HOURS a $67.50 PER HOUR
67,50
135.00
3
REGULAR TECH HOURS a $35 PER HOUR
35.00
105.00
4
OVERTIME TECH HOURS ra $52.50 PER HOUR
52.50
210.00
3.5
PUMP TRUCK rr $95 PER HOUR.
95.00
132.50
3.5
TRUCK AND VACUUM TANKEIZ rt $95.00 PER HOUR
95.00
332.50
1
SERVICE "-RUCK a $100 PER DAY
50.00
5U.00
2
YELLOW TYVI'--K a $20 EACH
20.00
40.00
2
�VHI 'L-" TYVEK a 310 EACH
10.00
20.00
3
PVC GLOVES Q $6 EACH
6.00
19.00
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SUPPLIES 170R CLEAN UP
100.00
100.00
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Total $1,410,50

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1576 Spero Rd. - Asheboro, N C. 27205
Phone [phone] - Fax [phone]
Industrial Cleaning
Coating Services
INVOICE NO.
INVOICE DATE
YOUR P.Q. NO.
TERMS
SOLD T0: THE VALSPAR COMPANY
1717 ENGLISH ROAD
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
QTY. UNIT DESCRIPTION
1-00 CLEAN ASPHALT AND APPLY RESURFACE
SEALER.
Id�(��r3
Industrial Plants, Machinery,
Structural Steel, Tanks
(Interior & Exterior)
4516
10/14/2013
1437094
UPON RECEIPT
UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
7,835.81 7,835.81
TOTAL 7,835.81
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Meritech, Inc.
EnviroYunental Laboratory
Laboratory Certification No. 165
v ycst '
Contact: Dawn Molnar Report Date: 10/28/2013
Client; High Point, City of
PO Box 230 Project: Stormwater Spill Response
High Point, NC 27261 Date Sample Rcvd: 10/11/2013
Meritech Work Order # 101113107 Sample: Creek at 1700 English Grab 10/9/13
Parameters Remit Analysis Date Reporting Limit Method
EPA 625ttached 10/24/13 - 62S
625 +TI she A Attached 10/14/13 - 625
Trip Blank V'U"Siur, Attached 10/14/13 - - -
I hereby certify that I have reviewed and approve these data.
642 Tainco Road, Reidsville, North Caxolitaa 27320
tel.[phone] fax.[phone]

F�r
MERITECH, INC.
Environmental Laboratories
a A Division of Water Technology and Controls, Inc.
Client:
City of High Point
McOtech IDM 101113107tb
Project:
Spill Response
Analysis: 10/14/13
Client Sample ID:
Trip Blank
Analyst: VWV
Sample Collection:
10/09/13
Dilution Factor; L
Report Date: 10/18/13
EPA 624 VOLATILE ORGANICS
Parameter
Result
Acetone
< 5.00 ug/L
Benzene
< 1.00 uglL
Dichlorobromomethnne
< 1.00 ug/L
Bromoform
< 1.00 ug/L
Methyl Bromide
< 5.00 ug/L
Carbon Tetrachloride
< 1.00 ug/L
Chlorobenzene
< 1.00 ug/L
Chloroethanc
< 5.00 ug/L
2-Chlorocthyl vinyl ether
< 5.00 ug/L
Cliloroform
< 1.00 ug/L
Methyl Chlorine
< 5.00 ug/L
Chlorodibromonnctliane
< 1,00 ug/L
1,2-Dibromoethane
< 1,00 ug/L
1,1-Dichloroethane
< 1.00 ug/1,
1,2-Dicliloroethaie
< 1.00 ug/L
1,4-Dichtorobenzene
< 1,00 ug/L
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
< 1.00 ug/L
1,3-Diclilorobenzene
< 1.00 ug/L
1,1-Dichloroethylene
< 1.00 ug/L
trans-1,2-Diclilorocthylene
< 1.00 ug/L
1,2-Diclhloropropane
< 1.00 ug/L
cis- 1,3 -Dichloropropylene
<1.00 ug/L
Irans-1,3-Dichloropropylene
< 1.00 ug/L
Ethyl benzene
< 1.00 ug/L
Methylene clilorido
< 1.00 ug/L
1,1,2,2-Tctracli1oroctliane
< 1.00 ug(L
Torachloroethylcite
< 1.00 ug/L
Toluene
< 1,00 ug/L
1,1,1-Tricltloroethane
< 1.00 ug/L
1,1,2-Tricliloroethaue
< 1.00 ug/L
Trichloroethylene
< 1.00 ug/L
Tricittorolluoromethane
< 5.00 ug[L
Vinyl chloride
< 5.00 ug/L
Additional Compounds
ACrolein
<50.0 ug/L
Acrylonitrile
<10.0 ug/L
I hereby certify that I have reviewed aid approve these data.
Cc
Laboratory Representafive
642 Tamco Road * Reidsville, NC 27320
[phone] Ph * [phone] Fax

MERITECH, INC.
Environmental Laboratories
A Divislon of Water Technology and Controls, Inc.
Client:
City of High Point
Meritech ID#:
101113107
Project:
Spill Response
Analysts:
10/14/13
Client Sample ID:
Creek a 1700 Englisls
Analyst;
VWV
Sample Collection:
10/09/13
Dilution Factor:
.10 / 1000
Report Date:
10/24/13
EPA 624 VOLATILE ORGANICS
Parameter
ReSlil
Acetone
66,400 ug/L
Benzene
< 10.0 ug/L
Dichlorobroniomethane
< 10.0 ug/L
Broinoforni
< 10.0 ug/L
Methyl Bromide
<50.0 ug/L
Carbon Tet-racliloride
< 10.0 ug/L
Clilorobeurene
< 10.0 ug/L
Chloroetlzane
< 50.0 ug/L
2-Moroethyl vinyl ether
<50.0 ug/L
Clilorofonn
< 10.0 ug/L
Methyl Chloride
< 50.0 ug/L
Chlorodibronronietharre
< 10.0 uA
1,2-Dibromoetliane
< 10.0 ug/L
1, 1 -Dichloroctliane
< 10.0 ug/L
1,2-Dichlorocthatic
< 10,0 ug/L
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
< 10.0 ugll..
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
< 10.0 ug/L
I,3-Dichlorobenzene
< 10.0 ugfL
1,1-Dichloroethylene
29.3 ug/L,
trans-1,2-Dicliloroethylecic
< 10.0 ug/L
1,2-Dichloropropane
< 10.0 ug/L.
cis- 1,3 -Dichloropropylene
< 10.0 ug/L
trans-1,3-Dichloropropylcnc
< 10.0 ug/L
Ethyl benzene
122 ug/L
Methylene chloride
< 10.0 ug/L
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
< 10.0 ug/L
Tetrachloroethylene
< 10.0 ug/L
Toluene
706 ug/L
1,1,1-Tricliloroethaife
< 10.0 ug/L
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
< 10.0 ug/L
Trichloroethyiene
< 10.0 ug/L
Trichlorofluoromethane
<50.0 uglL
Vinyl chloride
<50.0 uglt,
Additional Conwounds
Acrolein
< 500 ug/L
Acrylonitrile
< 100 ug/L
I hereby certify tha( I have reviewed and approve these data.
�AZ2
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La oratory Representative
642 Tamco Road * Reidsville, NC 27320
[phone] Ph * [phone] Fax

MERITECH, INC.
k Environmental Laboratories
p' Laboratory Certificate #166
Client:
City of High Point
Meritech ID#:
101113107
Project:
Stormwater Spill Response
Analysis:
10/24/13
Client Sample ID:
Creek cr 1700 English
extraction:
10/14/13
Sample Collection:
10/09/13
Analyst:
MC
Dilution Factor:
20
EPA 625 SEMIVOLATILE
ORGANICS
Parameter
Result
Parameter
Result
Acenaphthene
< 200
ug/l,
Fluoranthene
< 200
ug/L
Acenaplrthylene
< 200
ug/L
Fluorene
< 200
ug/L
Anthracene
< 200
ug/L
Hexachlorobenzene
< 200
ug/L
Benzidine
< 1000
ug/L
Hexachlorobutadicne
< 200
ug/L
Berrzo(a)anthracene
< 200
ug/L
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
< 1000
ug/L
Benzo(a)pyrcne
< 200
ug/L
Hexachloroethane
< 200
ug/L
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
< 200
ug/L
indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
< 200
ug/L
Benzo(k)41uorarithene
< 200
ug/L
lsophorone
< 200
ug/L
BeIIzo(g,h,i)perylcne
< 200
ug/L
2-Methy1naphthalene
< 200
ug/L
Benzyl butyl phthalate
< 200
ug/L
Naphthalene
< 200
ug/L
Bis(2-chlorocthoxy)methane
< 200
ug/L
Nitrobenzerre
< 200
ug/L
Bis(2-chlorocthyl)cther
< 200
ug/L
N-Nitrosodimelhylarnine
< 200
ug/L
Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
< 200
ug/L
N-Nitrosodi-n-propylamitie
< 200
ug/L
13iis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
<200
-ug/L
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine
<200
ug/L
4-Brornoplienylphenyl ether
< 200
ug/L
Phenanthrene
< 200
ug/L
2-Chloronaphthalene
< 200
ugh.
Pyrene
< 200
ug/L
4-Chlorophestyl phenyl ether
< 200
ugh.
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
< 200
ug/L
Chryscne
< 200
ug/L
Dibeazo(a,h)anthracene
< 200
ug/L
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
< 200
ug/L
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
< 200
ug/L
2-Cltiorophenol
< 200
ug/L
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
< 200
ug/L
2,4-Dichlorophenol
< 200
ug/L
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
< 200
ug/L
2,4-Di,nethylphenol
< 200
ug/L
3,T-Dichlorobenzidine
< 1000
ug/L
2,4-Dinitrophenol .
< 1000
ug/L
Diethyl phthalate
< 200
ug/L
4,6-Dinitro-2-,nethylphenot
< 1000
ug/1..
Dimethyl phthalate
< 200
ug/L
2-Nitrophenol
< 200
ug/L
Di-n-butyl phthalate
< 200
ug/L
4-Nitrophenol
< 1000
ug/L
2,4-Dinitrotoiuene
< 200
ug/L
Pentachloroplienol
< 1000
ug/L
2,6-Dinitrotolnene
< 200
ug/L
Phenol
< 200
ug/L
Di-n-octyl phthalate
< 200
ug/L
2,4,6-Trichloroplienol
< 200
ug/L
1,2-Diplieny1hydrazine
< 200
ugfL
I hereby certify that I have reviewed and approve these data. a[�
Laboratory. Representative
642 Tamco Road * Reidsville, NC 27320
[phone] Ph * [phone] Fax

Chain of Custody Record (COC)
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Client: f�1�ERITty
NPDES#
Phone:
Fax:
INC.
ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES
A Division of Water rechnofogy and Controls, /nc.
~� Phone: [phone]
642 Tamco Rd. Fax: [phone]
Reidsville, NC 27328 Email: [e-mail]
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Address: fD ��'X 3G
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project # �P��r � Pay✓ -SE
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Attention:
Turn Around Time*
work must have prior approval.
L**RUPH
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3 - 5 Day
24 - 48 Hr
Sample
LocationllD #
Sampling Dates & Times
Person Takin Samde(Signature):
Required
thod
Lab Use
Only
START
END
Comp
Grab.
#ot
Conts.
ests Re ulred
200.8/200.7
pH OK?
C12 OK?
Date
Time
Date
Time
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* *Dechlorination (�0.5 ppm) of Ammonia, Cyanide, Phenol or TKN samples must be done in the field prior to preservation.***
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Comments: f)L�SS%BGE OoeE L' D 'urn/ T1Ci �5'�a
Method of Shipment:
❑ UPS
❑Fed Ex
Hand Delivery
'.Other
Are these results for regulatory u oses?
YES ❑ NO
Report results in
TMg/L ❑ mglKg ❑ ia9/L
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On Ice? .
Temperature On Receipt y
Relin wished by Date Time
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Meritech, Inc. tic t l 5 t 3
Environmental Laboratory AC--T
Laboratory Certification No.165
Contact: Dawn Molnar Report Date: 10/28/2013
Client: high Point, City of Revised Date: 111412013
PO Box 230 Project: Stormwater Spill Response
High Point, NC 27261 Date Sample Rcvd: 10/11/2013 .
Meritech Work Order # 101113107 Sample: Creek at 1700 English Grab 10/9/13
Parameters esult Analysis_ Date a ortin Limit Method
EP Attached 10/24/13 - - 625
EPA_624 + TIC Attached 10/14/13 - - 624
Trip Blank Attached 10/14/13 - - -
I hereby certify that I have reviewed and approve these data. J ( . 'es
642 Tamco Road, Reidsville, North Carolina 27320
tel.[phone] fax.[phone]

Chain of Custody Record (COC)
Client: nF �`G`�r
Address: %SOX a30
GI-0 PO//lrT. NC „ 27,76 /
Attention: Q~1V /Y10 611/A&
NPDES#
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
MERI TECH, INC.
rs _ ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES
A Dir N017 of Water Technology and Controls, Inc.
Phone: [phone]
642 Tamco Rd. Fax: [phone]
Reidsville, NC 27320 Email: [e-mail]
web Site: www.meritech-labs.com
Project# SPII-L RE'5FOI -SE
P. O. #
Turn Around Time*
*RUSH work must have prior approval.
Std 10 ys)
3 -5 Day
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24-48 Hr
0
Sample
Location/1 D #
Sampling Dates & Times
Person ina Sam We Si nature :
Required
Method
Lab Use
Only
START
END
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Grab?
# of
Cots.orests
Required
��"8�2Q0'7
pH OK?
C120K?
Date
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***Dechlorination (<0.5 ppm) of Ammonia, Cyanide, Phenol or TKN samples must be done in the field prior to preservation.***
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Comments: C'X Corn/.�fTJ -- .S'i�111.tr+T SPOr�SE
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Method of Shipment:
❑ UPS
❑ Fed Ex
Hand Delivery
'Other
l�/�J2Ir�Cff u .
Are these results for regulatory u oses?
YES ❑ NO
Report results in
mgtL ❑ mg/Kg ❑ µgtL
On Ice? ��
Temperature On Receipt
Relinquished by Date Time J�
R ive Date Time
Rel' d Date Time
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Taylor -Smith, Aana
From: CARRIE BOYD <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 8:25 AM
To: JUSTIN GRAY; Taylor -Smith, Aana
Subject: Updated results - valspar
Attachments: 101113107- Stormwater Response Results.pdf
Hello,
We had Meritech revise the report cover for the results because they listed both analyses as "625" even though they
submitted results for both 624 and 625. Here is the amended version.
Carrie Boyd
Pretreatment Supervisor
City of High Point
PO Box 230
High Point, NC 27261
nffice:[phone]
Cell: [phone]

Taylor -Smith, Aana
From: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 2:35 PM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: NOD for Valspar
Attachments: Valspar NOD 10-10-13.pdf
Hi Justin,
Please find attached the Notice of Deficiency we sent to Valspar this afternoon. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Aana Taylor -Smith
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Low and may be disclosed to
third parties.

Taylor -Smith, Aana
From:
Taylor -Smith, Aana
Sent:
Thursday, October 10, 2013 1:10 PM
To:
'JUSTIN GRAY'
Subject:
RE: Valspar
Attachments:
DSCN0476.JPG; DSCN0477.JPG; DSCN0478.JPG; DSCN0479.JPG; DSCN0480.JPG;
DSCN0481.JPG; DSCN0482.JPG
Hi Justin,
I have attached the photos I took today during my inspection at Valspar. It looks to me like CTW did clean out the stream
pretty effectively. There is still some staining where the acetone substance flowed down the curb into the storm drain,
but there was no sheen or residue. I also did not detect an acetone odor.
Mr. DeLozier was very honest and cooperative with me during the inspection and let me know exactly what happened.
You probably know a lot of this already, but I just wanted to list out the sequence of events. Tuesday night, one of the
forklift operators spilled about 60-80 gallons of acetone -based reclaim outside the facility (the spill location is shown in
photo DSCN0476). The night shift supervisor called the production -nanager, who instructed him to pressure wash and
put down oil dry, but not to notify the City or State. Mr. DeLozier discovered the spill the next morning and notified us
around 13:30 or so, even after being told not to do so. After he notified us, Mr. DeLozier did have CTW come out and
pump the stream. CTW arrived at around 16:30 and left by 19:00.
reviewed Valspar's Spill Response/Prevention Plan (SPRP) during the inspection and found that while the plan is good,
it was obviously not implemented. The rest of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) looked good, as did
the facility and its outfalls. Based on the facility's history of good compliance, the fact that they did mitigate the effects
of the spill, and the compliance with reporting (by Mr. DeLozier anyway), I am going to recommend to my supervisor
that we issue a Notice of Deficiency. The NOD is a step below NOV, and I think the fact that it is not a "violation" will
help Mr. DeLozier while also getting the attention of his superiors. I'm going to ask that they conduct remedial training
for all employees and have everyone review the SPRP. I also want them to check and make sure they have adequate spill
response materials and look into getting berms, etc. to have on site. I reminded Mr. DeLozier to fill out a spill report,
send me a copy, and file it in the SWPPP. That's a State requirement, but I will definitely send you a copy if you'd like.
He's also going to send me the invoices for CTW when he gets them.
Let me know what the City decides to do on this one. I'll send you a copy of the NOD letter when I get it signed and sent.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions/concerns.
Thanks!
Aana Taylor -Smith
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
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From: JUSTIN GRAY [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 8:14 AM
To: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Subject: RE: Valspar
Aa na,
Attached are the pictures that I had taken yesterday around 2 pm after we had received the "anonymous call." From our
conversation earlier, we will be waiting to hear back from you before issuing any NOV. Please let me know if any
problems arise from your meeting this morning.
Also, I did receive the copy of the letter (Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Resulting Notice of Violation) you had sent
to Cascade Die Casting dated on 8/8/2013. 1 greatly appreciate you keeping me in the loop about everything and glad
that we are able to have a strong collaboration and positive impact when handling situations that have arisen and
ensuring that compliance has been met for industrial facilities.
Thanks,
Justin
From: Taylor -Smith, Aana [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 7:29 AM
To: JUSTIN GRAY
Cc: CARRIE BOYD
Subject: Valspar
Hi Justin,
Carrie has been keeping me in the loop about the Valspar spill. As I mentioned yesterday, I'll be going out there this
morning for a spill follow-up inspection. They are compliant with their NPDES stormwater permit's spill reporting
requirements, but I have some questions about their Spill Prevention and Response Plan and whether it was followed.
anticipate they may receive an NOV from DENR, though likely not an enforcement resulting in a fine. Obviously, please
proceed with the City of High Point's ordinance as far as enforcement goes on your end: If you would please send me a
copy of any enforcement letters you send them, that would be great!
I'll let you know what I find this morning. I've also attached a copy of the NPDES general stormwater permit for the
paint/varnish industry. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns you may have.
Thanks!
Aana Taylor -Smith
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
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third parties.

Taylor -Smith, Aana
From: JUSTIN GRAY <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 8:14 AM
To: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Subject: RE: Valspar
Attachments: Pic 1.jpg- Pic 2.jpg; Pic 3.jpg; Pic 4.jpg; Pic 5.jpg; Pic 6.jpg
Aana,
Attached are the pictures that I had taken yesterday around 2 pm after we had received the "anonymous call." From our
conversation earlier, we will be waiting to hear back from you before issuing any NOV. Please let me know if any
problems arise from your meeting this morning.
Also, I did receive the copy of the letter (Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Resulting Notice of Violation) you had sent
to Cascade Die Casting dated on 8/8/2013. 1 greatly appreciate you keeping me in the loop about everything and glad
that we are able to have a strong collaboration and positive impact when handling situations that have arisen and
ensuring that compliance has been met for industrial facilities.
Thanks,
Justin
From: Taylor -Smith, Aana [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 7:29 AM
TO: JUSTIN GRAY
Cc: CARRIE BOYD
Subject: Valspar
Hi Justin,
Carrie has been keeping me in the loop about the Valspar spill. As I mentioned yesterday, I'll be going out there this
morning for a spill follow-up inspection. They are compliant with their NPDES stormwater permit's spill reporting
requirements, but I have some questions about their Spill Prevention and Response Plan and whether. it was followed.
anticipate they may receive an NOV from DENR, though likely not an enforcement resulting in a fine. Obviously, please
proceed with the City of High Point's ordinance as far as enforcement goes on your end. If you would please send me a
copy of any enforcement letters you send them, that would be great!
I'll let you know what I find this morning. I've also attached a copy of the NPDES general stormwater permit for the
paint/varnish industry. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns you may have.
Thanks!
Aana Taylor -Smith
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Phone: (336) 771-SO34
Fax [phone]
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Taylor -Smith, Aana
From: CARRIE: BOYD <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 8:07 AM
To: Taylor -Smith, Aana
Subject: RE: Valspar
Absolutely, I will share the results. i would be surprised if there wasn't anything detected. There was a strong smell
coming from the outfall, I already mentioned what it did to our beaker, and of course, personnel at Valspar were
standing around watching what we were doing... probably sweating bullets! I am saddened that someone's integrity was
challenged in this situation. He did the right thing, I hope our discretion in handling it doesn't cause it to escalate. As you
can tell from my BCC to BF, he thinks we control everything; I don't know how else to phrase, "It doesn't concern
me/us". Oh, another thing, Chris Thompson resigned. He is "retiring" to open up his own consulting firm. His last day is
Dec 31. If have a copy of their SPCC if you're interested. I received it Nov 2012 but it's from Mar 2010 (personnel
haven't been updated in the document).
Good luck on your quest!
Carrie Boyd
Pretreatment Supervisor
City of High Point
PO Boa 230
High Point, NC 27261
Office:[phone]
Cell: [phone]
From: Taylor -Smith, Aana [mailto:Aana.Taylor-Smith ncdenr.gov]
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 7:24 AM
To: CARRIE BOYD
Subject: RE: Valspar
Hey Carrie,
Got your message (and other email) — sounds like it is being handled well. They are compliant with their reporting
requirements for their NPDES stormwater permit, but I'm going to ask some questions today about their Spill Prevention
& Response Plan that may earn them an NOV (though probably not a fine). Will you let me know what the results of
your sampling are when you get them? I'm going to talk to Justin as well since it's definitely a stormwater thing.
Thanks so much!
Aana Taylor -Smith
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
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From: CARRIE BOYD [mailto:carrie.bo d hi h ointnc. ov]
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:17 PM
To: BILL FRAZIER
Cc: TERRY HOUK; JOHN THOMAS; DERRICK BOONE
Subject: RE: Valspar
My pretreatment contact was instructed not to notify us by his superiors. We (and the State) are treating the incident as
an anonymous report due to possible retaliation (whistleblower) situation. 1 want to emphasize according to the permit
(whether it is SIU or stormwater) they have 24 hours to notify us and still be compliant. While we WANT to be called as
soon as possible, that is not always the case. As far as I'm concerned, this is being handled by stormwater but I will
provide any back up assistance that is requested by them, Guilford County, or State DWR. It will be up to them to prove
criminal intent.
Carrie Boyd
Pretreatment Supervisor
City of High Point
110 Box 230
High Point, NC 27261
Gffim(336) 883-3090
Cell: [phone]
From: BILL FRAZIER
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 3:48 PM
To: CARRIE BOYD
Cc: TERRY HOUK; JOHN THOMAS; DERRICK BOONE
Subject: Valspar
Importance: High
Carrie:
I've given a basic report to Terry and he is good with the way it has been handled including the hand off to Dustin.
He emphasizes we are to leave any comments about it as "we are investigating" at this point in time.
I am very concerned about comments made about any attempts or instructions to your permittee NOT to notify us.
Please work through this the way you are doing it at this point in time but please expect me at some point to ask the
question, "Why weren't we notified at the time of the incident?"
While I realize your contact's predicament, please understand mine. The situation at Piedmont pushed me to my
absolute professional limit. If someone has intentionally circumvented reporting procedures in a permit and told you
that, including a decision to discharge to surface against product clean-up procedures, we may be dealing with a criminal
a ct.
As I am confident you will, please treat and document accordingly.
bfrazier

N.C.Dept. of ENR
DEC 12 2013
Winston-Salem
Reainnal Office
vaispar I WOOD
1717 English Road, High Point, NC 27262
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
via Certified Mail: 7007 0220 0001 6035 2463 Return Receipt Requested
December 10, 2013
Ms. Aana Taylor -Smith
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Winston Salem, NC 27107
RE: Confirmation of SWPPT Stormwater Permit Compliance Workshop
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG090000
Certificate of Coverage NCG090020
NOD#: NOD-2013-PC-0399
Dear Ms. Taylor -Smith:
With regard to our previously submitted Summary of the spill occurring on October 8, 2013 and correspondence
stating the completion of actions taken, please find this letter as our confirmation of the completion of the
"Stormwater Permit Compliance" workshop for our SWPPT members. operations and engineering/maintenance
managers, and shift supervisors. The half day workshop was completed on December 4, 2013 with Stormwater
Services Group out of Raleigh, NC. Additional training will be provided at least annually in accordance with Part
II, Section A of our Permit.
We trust you will find these actions satisfactory.In the meantime, should you have any questions or require
additional information, please contact me at your convenience.
Thank you for your attention and consideration to this matter.
Sincerely,
David Cheek
HSE Manager
Valspar Corporation
North America Wood Coatings
Office: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM Pat McCrory, Governor
Director John E. Skvarla, 111, Secretary
10 October 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL #7012 2920 0000 3656 0960
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Brent Jewell
Valspar Coatings
1717 English Road
High Point, NC 27261
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection & Resulting Notice of Deficiency
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG090000
Certificate of Coverage NCG090020
NOD#: NOD-2013-PC-0399
Valspar Coatings
Guilford County
Dear Mr. Jewell:
Aana Taylor -Smith of the Winston-Salem Regional Office of the NC Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land
Resources (DEMLR) conducted a spill response inspection at the subject facility on 10 October 2013. This
inspection was a result of an anonymous complaint received 9 October 2013 about an odor and
pressure washing noticed at the facility, as well as the subsequent spill report made by Mr. Dan
DeLozier. The assistance and cooperation of Mr. DeLozier during the inspection were greatly
appreciated. An inspection checklist is attached for your records and the inspection findings are
summarized below.
This facility is located at 1717 English Road in High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina. Stormwater
related to industrial activity is discharged from the site to an unnamed tributary to Payne Creek, which is
currently classified as Class C waters, in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin.
Documentation & Monitoring Review
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) that was provided on site contains all of the required
elements, but was not fully implemented during the spill reported on 9 October. Please see below for
the specific area of the SPPP that need attention:
1. Although Mr. DeLozier has done an excellent job reporting and addressing this spill after he was
made aware of it, the Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP) was not properly implemented
by staff members who initially responded to the spill. Valspar staff members conducted pressure
washing activities before properly cleaning up the spill, risking contamination of surface waters.
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 a Phone: [phone] PAX: 336-771-4631

Valspar Coatings
10/10/2013
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2. Please ensure that all employees are fully trained on properly implementing the SPRP, including
members of the management team. Remedial training may be necessary. Posting a list of the
proper steps to take in the event of a spill in a highly visible location is recommended. Also,
please ensure that adequate spill response supplies are available at all times, including
absorbent materials, berms, etc.
The permit requires that a list of all significant spills and leaks occurring during the past three years be
kept with the SPPP along with any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill impacts. Please be sure to
properly document the spill as required by the permit.
Site Review
The area of the spill was inspected, as well as the affected Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO). Some
staining was noted in the curb line, but no residues, sheen, or abnormal odors were detected. After he
notified DEMLR, Mr. DeLozier contracted with a company to come out and pump the stream..CTW
arrived at around 16:30 and left by 19:00. At the time of inspection, the receiving stream appeared clear
and free of pollution indicators.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Remedial actions should be taken to correct these
deficiencies. Please notify DEMLR when remedial actions have been completed. Unresolved deficiencies
may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties by the Division of
Water Quality. You are reminded that pursuant to NC General Statute 143-215.6A, the Division may
assess civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day, per violation for any future violations of the permit.
Should you have any questions regarding the NCG090000 permit or this inspection, please do not
hesitate to contact Ms. Taylor -Smith or me at [phone].
Enclosures: BIMS Inspection Checklist
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG090020 Effective: 12/12/12 Expiration: 10/31/17 Owner: Engineered Polymer Solutions DIBIA Valspar
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Valspar Coatings
County: Guilford 1717 English Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
High Point NC 27261
Contact Person: Nicole Epps 'Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Dan Delozier Phone:
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/1012013 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 10:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Aana Taylor -Smith Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Spill/Emergency Response
Permit Inspection Type: Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
N Storm Water
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Permit: NCG090020 Owner - Facility: Engineered Polymer Solutions DIB/A Valspar
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Inspection Type: Spill/Emergency Response Reason for Visit: Complaint
Inspection Summary:
Please refer to attached inspection letter.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
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NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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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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Comment: Spill Prevention and Response Plan was not properly implemented during
spill reported 10/9/13. However, spill reporting requirements were fulfilled by Mr.
DeLOzier and spill was mitigated after the fact. Facility should conduct remedial training
for all employees on SPRP and ensure that proper supplies are maintained on site.
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? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
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Comment: Spill had been cleaned prior to inspection. Outfall had some staining, but
no sheen, residue, or odor. Receiving stream was examined - no pollutant indicators
detected.
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Type of Visit�X-Compliancelnspection/Program Audit ❑ Technical Assistance or Recon
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Waiver Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
9 December 2010
IMs. Nicole Epps, Health -Safety -Environmental Manager
VALSPAR COATINGS
1717 English Road
High Point, North Carolina 27261
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
VALSPAR COATINGS
NPDES Permit No. NCC090020
Guilford Cauno,
Dear Ms- Epps:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection was performed on the VALSPAR COATINGS stormwater facility on December 9,
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.
L Permit
The NPDES permit for Valspar.Coatings became effective on November 1, 2007 and expires on October 31, 2010.-
I L . Records/Reports
A review of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPP Plan) revealed that all areas of concern had been addressed.
The SPP Plan was very comprehensive. well organized and had been implemented.
111. Facility Site Review
All outfalls noted in the SPP Plan were inspected and found to be satisfactory.
IV. Effluent & Receiving Waters
Valspar Coatings discharges stormwater to an unnamed tributary to Payne Creek in the Yadkin River Basin,
V. Self -Monitoring Program
A review of the discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) showed that Valspar Coatings was in compliance with the self -
monitoring requirements contained in the NPDES General Perini[. Qualitative and quantitative monitoring data was
reviewed and it demonstrated compliance with permit requirements.'
Overall, the facility was deemed to be in compliance with NCG090020. The Division greatly appreciates your continued
efforts to maintain compliance with (lie subject permit and solicits any input you may have regarding this inspection report.
If you should have any c}uestions or concerns regarding this report, please contact this Office at [phone],
Sincerely,
r�
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Supervisor
Cc: Central Files, WSRO
Norh Carolina Division of 'later Quality, Winston -Sales. Regional Office
Localion; 585 4Vaughio,,vn St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX [phone] Cuslomer Service: 1-877-623-6743
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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 NCG090020 10-12-09 C S 2
Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA ..........Reserved...........
5 N N
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected:
Entry Time:
Permit Effective
VALSPAR COATINGS
0925 hrs.
Date: Nov. 1, 2007
Located at 1717 English Road, High Point, NC
Exit Time:
Permit Expiration
1025 hrs.
Date: Oct. 31, 2012
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s): Title(s): Phone No(s):
Ms. Nicole Epps Health, Safety and Environmental Manager 336-802-4000
Name, Address of Responsible Official:
Title: Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Ms. Nicole Epps
Phone No.
Contacted' Y
1717 English Road
High Point, NC 27261
336-802-4000
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (check only those areas evaluated)
X Permit NA Flow Measurement X Operations/Maintenance NA Sewer Overflow
X Records/Reports X Self -Monitoring Program NA Sludge Hand I ing/Disposal NA Pollution Prevention
X Facility Site Review NA Compliance Schedules NA Pretreatment
X Effluent/Receiving Waters NA Laboratory X Stormwater
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments
See attached letter for further details regarding the subject inspection.
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspectors:
Agency/Office/Telephone:
Date:
DWQ I WSRO I [phone]
Signature of viewer:
Agency/Office:
Date:
DWQ / WSRO I [phone]
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Permit: NCG090020 Owner - Facility: Engineered Polymer Solutions D1B/A Valspar
Inspection Date: 12/0912010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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valspar I WOOD
1717 English Road; High Point, NC 27262
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
via Certified Mail: 7007 0220 0001 6035 3538 Return Receipt Requested
November 8, 2013
Ms. Aana Taylor -Smith
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Winston Salem_ NC 27107
RE: Actions Taken and Proposal for Completion of Remedial Actions
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG090000
Certificate of Coverage NCG090020
NOD#: NOD-2013-PC-0399
Dear Ms. Taylor -Smith:
With regard to our previously submitted Summary of the spill occurring on October 8.
2013 (copy attached), please find this letter as our confirmation of the completion of the
"Recommendations for action and prevention" cited therein. In addition, with respect to
items # I and #2 in your letter to us of October 10, 2013, we have taken and plan to take
the following actions:
For the month of November, we are committing to review with all employees the topics
listed below during the Safety Huddles held at the beginning of each shift:
o Causes & corrective actions identified from the October 81h spill
o "5 Steps To Spill Prevention"
o "Overfill Prevention"
o Review of "What If" exercises of select spill scenarios
o Inspecting and replenishing spill kits and...
o Safe transport of totes and other bulk containers of chemicals
If it matters, we're on it"

This review will be repeated during the year to ensure that the information is current and
understood by our employees.
In addition, we propose to contract with Stormwater Services Group out of Raleigh, NC
to conduct a half -day "Stormwater Permit Compliance" workshop for our SWPPT
members, operations and engineering/maintenance managers, and shift supervisors. This
has been tentatively scheduled for December 4, 2013 which is the earliest date available
from SSG. We will repeat this training at least annually in accordance with Part II,
Section A of our Permit.
We trust you will find these actions satisfactory and respectfully request an indication of
your concurrence with this plan. In the meantime, should you have any questions or
require additional information, please contact me at your convenience.
Thank you for your attention and consideration to this matter.
Sincerely,
Daniel DeLozier
HSE Manager
Valspar Corporation
North America Wood Coatings
Office: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
Attachment
If it matters, we're on it"

1*4
Summary
October 8, 2013
On Tuesday night at around 7:45pm, an employee was transporting what appeared to be an empty tote
from the pump house fence line to the lacquer pit. The tote was needed to draw off reclaim from a tank.
The employee then drove toward the tank when he realized the tote had become unstable. He
proceeded to lower and back out when the tote flipped on its side. The lid was not secured on the tote
which allowed product to spill. The employee used his forks to quickly tilt the tote upright. The
employee then called the 2"d shift supervisor and maintenance to report the incident. Oil dry absorbent
was applied to spill.
October 9, 2013
Early Wednesday morning morning and throughout the day the HSE manager and maintenance group
leader r-nonitored the creek for any signs of contamination. None was ever observed. A contractor was
then called to pressure wash the affected area at the Plant to remove the stain. On Wednesday
afternoon, the City of High Point contacted Dan Delozier in reference to an odor complaint. They also
came out and took samples. They highly advised we clean it out. A second contractor was summoned to
pump out the creek.
October 10, 2013
The NCDENR paid a visit to follow up and review SPCC plan.
Recommendations for action and prevention:
• Place a spill kit in the area by the compressor at Lacquer pit and Office
• Investigate putting a berm in the lot to prevent the possibility of an incidental spill getting to the
storm drain.
• Refresher Training for all PIT Drivers by the end of October
o Make proper transportation of totes a safety huddle
■ Visually inspect load (tote)
■ Make sure lid is secured
■ Tap on tote for sound (hollow or thud)
■ Make sure forks are properly spaced under load
■ Keep forks low or at least
■ Move at appropriate speed

RECEIVED
is
N.C. Dept. of ENR
NOV 13 2013
REGIONAL OFFf E va I s a r WOOD
1717 English Road, High Point, NC 27262
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
via Certified Mail: 7007 0220 0001 6035 3538 Return Receipt Requested
November 8, 2013
Ms. Aana Taylor -Smith
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Winston Salem, NC 27107
RE: Actions Taken and Proposal for Completion of Remedial Actions
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG090000
Certificate of Coverage NCG090020
NOD#: NOD-2013-PC-0399
Dear Ms. Taylor -Smith:
With regard to our previously submitted Summary of the spill occurring on October 8,
2013 (copy attached), please find this letter as our confirmation of the completion of the
"Recommendations for action and prevention" cited therein. In addition, with respect to
items # 1 and 92 in your letter to us of October 10, 2013, we have taken and plan to take
the following actions:
For the month of November, we are committing to review with all employees the topics
listed below during the Safety Huddles held at the beginning of each shift:
o Causes & corrective actions identified from the October 8`h spill
o "5 Steps To Spill Prevention"
o "Overfill Prevention"
o Review of "What If" exercises of select spill scenarios
a Inspecting and replenishing spill kits and...
o Safe transport of totes and other bulk containers of chemicals
If it matters, we're on it-

This review will be repeated during the year to ensure that the information is current and
understood by our employees.
In addition, we propose to contract with Stormwater Services Group out of Raleigh, NC
to conduct a half -day "Stormwater Permit Compliance" workshop for our SWPPT
members, operations and engineering/maintenance managers, and shift supervisors. This
has been tentatively scheduled for December 4, 2013 which is the earliest date available
from SSG. We will repeat this training at least annually in accordance with Part 1I,
Section A of our Permit.
We trust you will find these actions satisfactory and respectfully request an indication of
your concurrence with this plan. In the meantime, should you have any questions or
require additional information, please contact me at your convenience.
Thank you for your attention and consideration to this matter.
Sincerely,
Daniel DeLozier
HSE Manager
Valspar Corporation
North America Wood Coatings
Office: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
Attachment
If it matters, we're on it'

RECEIVED
M.C. Dept. of ENR
APR 0 9 2009 valspar Wood
Winston-Salem 1717 English Road, High Point, NC 27262
Regional Office Phone: [phone]
via certified mail: 7007 0220 0001 6035 1473 - return receipt requested
April 8, 2009
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
1641 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1641
2728 Capital Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604
ATTN: Coleen H. Sullins, Director
RE: COC Facility NCG090020, High Point, Guilford County; General Permit No.
NCG090000
Ms. Sullins,
This letter is to inform the NCDENR that effective immediately, David R. Smith is no
longer the authorized official for the above referenced facility. 1, Robert Gerwig,
Manufacturing Director, Wood Coatings — North America, should be placed on record as
the authorized official.
We request that you notify any additional cross -departmental colleagues that may require
or request information from this facility. Should you have any questions or required
additional information, contact either Nicole Epps or myself at [phone] or 336)
802-4774, respectively.
Respectfully submitted,
4W4 -
Robert Gerwig14�
Manufacturing Director
Valspar Corporation
Wood Coatings North America
cc: Winston Salem Regional Office Certified mail: 7007 0220 0001 6035 1497
Storm -water Permitting Unit Files
585 Waughtown Street
Winston Salem, NC 27107
if it matters, we're on it-