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ROY COOPER NORTH CAROLINA
Governor Environmental Quality
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
Metal Improvement Company
Attention: Mr. Shawn Owens
500 Springbrook Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Subject: No Exposure Request — Metal Improvement Company
NCGNE1310
Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Owens:
Enclosed please find a copy of the report from our November 20, 2018 site inspection. No
exposure cannot be granted at this time. The report should be self-explanatory, however, should you
have any questions concerning this, please do not hesitate to contact James Moore at [phone]
or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Zahid S. Khan, CPM, CPESC, CPSWQ
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Stormwater Permitting Program, Raleigh Central Office- NCGNE1310
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Sulte 301 j Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704.663.1691)

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGNE1310 Effective: Expiration: Owner: Metal Improvement Company
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Metal Improvement Company
County: Mecklenburg 500 Sprinbrook Rd
Region: Mooresville
Charlotte NC 28217
Contact Person: Shawn Owens Title:
Directions to Facility:
Old Pineville Road to Springbrook, Facility is on Springbrook
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 11/20/2018 Entry Time: 03:OOPM
Primary Inspector: James D Moore
Secondary Inspector(s):
Phone: [phone]
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 03:30PM
Phone:
Reason for Inspection: , Complaint Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, No Exposure Certificate
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
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permit: NCGNE1310 Owner • Facility: Metal Improvement Company
lnspeclion Date: 1112012018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint
Inspection Summary:
No exposure cannot be granted at this time. As discussed during the plant tour, you would be a candidate for no exposure if
you 1)removed the 5 gallon buckets of baghouse waste and cleaned up the baghouse area and 2) if you store used pallets
and returnable plastic containers under cover. Please email pictures to [e-mail] when completed.
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Dftision of Energjr Mineral anda,and R_esaurces -
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,F_ ` : - _ Land ,Quality Section
- National.Pollutant (Discharge Etimination-Systerii.
NO'EXP.SURE CERTIFICATION for,,Exclusion`
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NCGNE6000; -=
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Natibnal:Poliutant;Uiscli"arge:Elimination s}istem application'for exclusion= from a Stormivater Permit.Ui3r; d
'0`6vN0`EXP09URE: _
Submission of- this'No;Exposure Certift.J66n. constitutes notrfrcation that.your facllity.does notrequlre;a -- f
permit for stor- water discharges associated,wlth_lndustrlal activity_'in that, tato of Morth Carolina because:
,It,qualifles for a no ejrO'o esy e:exclusion. A CdWditloii'ofno exposure at,an industiiit facll do iriearis.all:
Jndustdal.Ma& als AV'actiWtfes are protected.0y, a storm;resistairt"shotter (with__i6ir excepiions)'to -
prevent0?rposure to rain; snow,, snowme![,;and/or runoff:
'For permitted facilities m.NorthaCarolina, DEMLkrnust.approve your appkafiion_ for! -
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rtiflcation.before this exclus .Exposure•Ceion-is,effective.Until you` -are issued'.a-No--
Exposure:
Certification and your NPDES--pernli t !sIresclndedyo , urfacility� mustcoiitfnue
to_nd..condiitions of the current permit _ _ _
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Industdallmaterials or activides,include, but:are not llmlted to °-maferlal ,handling: equipment or activftleSr _
'industrial machlnery,:raw materials, intermediate°prpducts; py products; final products; or waste products.
Material handl�rigaciivftfes lncluaie; tlre'stoiage,:loading andiihloading, transportatlori,yor conveyanceof,'-
any raw materlai Intermedlate product, final. preduc(o_r-waste:product: A storm resistant shelter is'not,
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required_f6r the, following industrial materials. and activities:„ drums;,4arrels,-tanks7 and ;similar contaliiers
that'are`dohtly"sealed, provided'thbse cdhtairiers are not:deteriorated ar+ai:do not leak:. "Sealed'" -means- ='
banded'or otherwise secured and'with,locked 'or non=operatlonaf; It or valves; r"adequately malntalned
v_elikies used In material handling, and t7nal: products, other than products'thaf would;m be obilized in;
star Wiiieidischarges (e.g., rock.salt): r
A fNo Exposure Certification must bj peprovlde for each facility qualify de i6asis a !y`not for linT o to addition; the exclusion from NPDES nnrttrn 1s avallable',on a ficlll ual
eligible for. fire no exposure exclusion.. By signing and subbe, exposed torpreclpltatron, the facility. ls'nut , outfa!!s:.lf any industrial actrvitles;ar..materfals are or will
muting this No Exposure Certit7catlon form,ryou
certrfy.ttiat'a.condition of no exposure exists:at this facility or srte,,and are obligated to comply'with 'tha- !
tenors and conditions oro'CFR 122:26(o): -
If'approved, .yourrconditional. No Exposure`Exclusinn has no expiraiion date?
l.,_
BUT IVIUSTBE self, re-certified:atleast annually.
Please -look for information abo6 re-certiflcationiundertheN0:Exposure',section on..thispage:
https-B6bgl.nc.`dovlabou divisianslerierqy=rriineial'-!and-resources/enerqy=ritineral-land`-pennitslst©ifnwater- -:
'gerrnU/nades-industrial-sw -
For questions, please contact Hie`DEOLR;Regiona!_Offica for,,:your area.,(See )jage. 6).
(Please prinf'or,type
1) Mailing address of_o►vnerloperatcr (addfi ss`tn wliich:all certification coifi ondence wilI e:maited):
Name
- nrtai$i UnprovementCampany; - -- - - - - -- -
Contact Shawn.;Owens
500 Speirv&rook Road`
Street Atldress - .
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Ci Charlotte 56te:.NP' ZIP God`e-,�2ez»
Teleghone;No:. ?oa 525=3818 Fax: [phone] a
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Metal Improvement Company
Facility Contact Shawn Owens
Street Address 500 Sp6ngbrook Road
City Charlotte State NC ZIP Code 28217
County Mecklenburg
Telephone No. 704 525.3818 Fax:
3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). old PlnevWe road to sprrngbrook, FacHy Is located on springbrook
(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on It should be included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands?© Yes 9 No
5) Is this a Federal facility? p Yes . WNo
6) Latitude 35.173438 Longitude -80•8839143 (deg., min., seconds)
7) This NPDES No Exposure Exclusion application applles to which of the following:
o - New or Proposed Facility
IM Existing
Date operation is to begin _
Date operation began 198S
CI Renewal of existing No Exposure Certification Certification No.: NCGNE
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater Permit? 0 Yes )PNo
If yes, what is the NPDES Permit Number?
9) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 3 3 9 8
110) Provide a brief description of the types of Industrial activities and products produced at this facility:
Metal surface enhancement, shot peening, shot hlastina
11) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
pNo
U Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
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Exposure Checklists (12. - 14.)
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable
future? (Please check either "Yes" or "No.") If you answer "Yes" to any of these items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where ® Yes 0 No 0 NIA
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment
remain and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spillslleaks p Yes 4' No El NIA
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity p Yes a No © N/A
d. Material handling equipment (except adequately maintained vehicles) B Yes 2 No El NIA
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities ® Yes lil No © NIA
f. Materials or products stored outdoors (except final products intended for outside © Yes 0 No 0 NIA
use [e.g., new cars] where exposure to stormwater does not result in the
discharge of pollutants)
g. Materials contained In open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels, a Yes. IVNo 113_NIA
tanks, and similar containers
h. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained ©Yes ®No ©N/A
by the discharger
i. Waste material (except waste in covered, non -leaking containers [e.g., 0 Yes IN No 0 N/A
dumpsters])
j. Application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted) ® Yes ® No ® N/A
k. Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents © Yes la No El NIA
not otherwise regulated (i.e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
I. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored p Yes V No 13NIA
(i.e., not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs, as well as drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers 0 Yes CpNo © N1A
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3) years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs); If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Are exterior ASTs or piping free of rust, damaged or weathered coating, pits, or [3 Yes 0 No -'NIA
deterioration, or evidence of leans?
b. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? If so, is it free of any ❑ Yes ❑ No aN/A
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, and are drain valves maintained locked
shut?
14) Secondary Containment; If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
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a. Is secondary containment provided for single above ground storage containers
(including drums, barrels, etc.) with a capacity of more than 660-gallons?
b, Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,320-
gallons?
c. Is secondary containment provided for Title III Section 313 Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority chemicals'?
d. Is secondary containment provided for hazardous substances" designated in
40 CFR §116?
e. Are release valves on all secondary containment structures locked?
IS) Hazardous Waste:
a, is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or disposal Facility?
b, Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous
waste generated per month) of hazardous waste?
c. Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg, or more of hazardous waste
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
If you answered yes to questlons b, or c., please provide the following information:
waste:
Type(s) of
How Is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport I disposal
vendor.
Vendor address:
Footnotes to Questions 14) c. & d.
0 Yes 0 No 4pN/A
0 Yes ilk No W--`N1A
C3Yes 0 No A(N/A
p Yes 0 No WNIA
0 Yes 0 No 19NIA
M Yes WrNo p NIA
I3 Yes q'No 0 NIA
® Yes MNo 0 N/A
*Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for de minimis amounts of certain substances,
and/or other qualifiers, as described in the exemptions from reporting requirements of Title III SARA 313 in 40 CFR
§372.38.
"Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for amounts less than the Reportable
Quantities of the hazardous substances listed in 40 CFR §117.1
16) Other Information: If you answer "Yes" to any of the following items, you might not be eligible for the
no exposure exclusion. A more in-depth evaluation of the site circumstances may be required.
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a. Does your facility store used, recycled, or otherwise reclaimed pallets outside? p Yes in No 13 NIA
b. Does your facility have coal piles on site?
© Yes pi No ® NIA
c. Does your facility store other fuel sources outside in piles, such as wood chips,
U Yes WNo. p NIA
sawdust, etc.?
d. Does your facility have air emissions associated with its industrial activity (e.g.,
M Yes ® No ® NIA
degreasing operations, plating, painting and metal finishing)? If so, describe the
industrial activity:
e. If you answered yes to d,, are those emissions permitted by an Air Quality
M Yes E3 No It NIA
Permit? Please specify;
f. Please list any other environmental program permits (federal, state, etc.) not
specified earlier in this application (such as Hazardous Waste Permits, etc.):
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
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17) Certification.
I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of `no
exposure" and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
I certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of stormwalor contaminated by exposure to industrial activities or
materials from the industrial facility or site Identified in this document (except as allowed under 40 CFR 122,26(g)(2)).
understand that I am obligated to maintain no exposure conditions and complete a,Self -Recertification form at least oncq
each year, and If requested, provide this certlficatlon to the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4) into which the facility discharges (where applicable). I understand that I must allow the North Carolina Division of
Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local MS4, to perform inspections
to confirm the condition of no exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon request. I understand I
must keep a copy of annual re -certifications on file at the facility.
In the event that the site no longer qualifies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that I must obtain coverage under
an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of stormwater from the facility. Additionally, I certify under penalty of
law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons direetty responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate and complete. I am aware
that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for
knowing violations. I ..
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Shawn Owens
Title: Business Unit Manager
(Signature of Applicant)
1 V6118
(Date Signed)
Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the NCOEQ
Regional Office prior to issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for compliance
with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office. may also inspect your
facility at any time in the future for compliance with the No Exposure Exclusion.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification In any application, record, report, plan, or other
document fdod or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule Implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material Fact in a rulomaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers wfth, or knowingly
randers inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Managemen(] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may Include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($)0,000).
There is currently no fee for a No Exposure Exclusion.
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Final.Checkllst,
This application -should lfin'nqlud6 the fbilow g'Item-s:
Z/ -This completed application and'all,supperting d6cumentation..
A'rp@p with, ifie,loca'OnV the facilit' clearly marked;.
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If thia's!W currently -has ah NPDES StbrfTfwat6r.,'Pdnnit,,b6 sure to indicate the,p6mit numbe'ein Question.&
Maifthe entire package`•to:
DEMER­ Stormwater Program
wept. of Envkonmental Qua_ lfty
1612Mail SeNice Center,'
Raleigh,,North CarolinaV6994 , 1512.,
Note:
The stjbimf,4sloh:of'this docurridnt does'iiot'guarantee ;therissuance.ofta -No,Exposure Exclusion. -
For questions, pkase contact.'the DEMLR Regional Office -for your area.
DtMLR Regional 6ffice"Cdntact'Informatlon:
Asheville Office (628) 2664500
Fayetteville Office ... (9,10) 433-3300
Moor6sville Offices ... (704).663-1699-
Raleigh Office ..........(919) 761 74200
7 Washihgtoh Office..,(252) 946.-64,8.1
Wilmington Office.., [phone]
Winston-Salem @%776_9800
Central Office ......... (91.9) 707,9220
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ROY COOPER, NORTH CAROLINA
Governor Environmental Quality
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON,.JR.
interim Director
Metal Improvement Company
Attention: Mr. Shawn Owens
500 Springbrook Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Subject: No Exposure Request — Metal Improvement Company
NCGNE1310
Mecklenburg; -North. Carolina
Dear Mr. Owens:
Enclosed please find a copy of the report from our November 20, 2018 site inspection. No
exposure cannot be granted at this time. The report should be self-explanatory, however, should you
have any questions concerning this,. please do not hesitate to contact James Moore at [phone]
or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Zahid S. Khan, CPM, CPESC, CPSWQ
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Stormwater Permitting Program, Raleigh Central Office- NCGNE1310
North Carolina department of Environmental Quality j Division of Energy, Mineral and land Resources
Mooresville iteglonal Office J 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704.663.1699

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGNE1310 Effective: Expiration: Owner : Metal Improvement Company
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Metal Improvement Company
County: Mecklenburg 500 Sprinbrook Rd
Region: Mooresville
Charlotte NC 28217
Contact Person: Shawn Owens Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Old Pineville Road to Springbrook, Facility is on Springbrook
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 11/20/2018
Primary Inspector: James D Moore
Secondary Inspector{s):
Entry Time: 03:00PM
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 03:30PM
Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, No Exposure Certificate
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ® Not Compliant
Question Areas:
N Miscellaneous Questions
(See attachment summary)
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permit: NCGNE1310 Owner -Facility: Metal Improvement Company
Inspection Date: 11120/2018 - Inspection •Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint, • -- --
Inspection Summary:
No exposure cannot be granted at this time. As discussed during the plant tour, you would be a candidate for no exposure if
you 1)removed the 5 gallon buckets of baghouse waste and cleaned up the baghouse area and 2) if you store used pallets
and returnable plastic containers under cover. Please email pictures to [e-mail] when completed.
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