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STORM
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Services
December 11, 2019
LKQ Salisbury
Attn: Jeff Doebler, Plant Manager
3900 Chesapeake Drive
Charlotte, NC 28216
Subject: Industrial Facility Inspection
LKQ Salisbury
Dear Mr. Doebler:
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208-5237
On November 21, 2019, Matt Santiago and Corey Baumgardner of Charlotte -Mecklenburg
Storm Water Services (CMSWS) conducted an inspection of the above referenced facility as a
requirement of the City of Charlotte's NPDES Permit, NCS000240, Part II, Section H. Inspection
authority is granted by Charlotte City Code Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-82. At the time of
inspection, the facility was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water
Pollution Control Ordinance.
The inspection was also conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between
Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) —
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR). NCDEQ — DEMLR has been copied
on this report and made aware of the following observations regarding the facility's NPDES
stormwater permit:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and implemented.
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded.
3) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded.
4) Stormwater Facility Inspections
A facility inspection was performed on September 4, 2019. No facility inspection was performed
for the first half of the year. The facility should conduct semi-annual inspections, one between
January and June, and one between July and December.
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LKQ Salisbury
Attn: Jeff Doebler, Plant Manager
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Thank you for the assistance and cooperation with the site inspection. The attached
report provides details about inspection observations and should be self-explanatory. Please
contact me at (980) 240-3337 if you have any questions or need additional information. For
questions specifically regarding your State -issued NPDES Stormwater Certificate of Coverage
NCG100226, please contact James Moore with NCDEQ — DEMLR at (704) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
Matt Santiago
Environmental Specialist
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
cc: Kristen O'Reilly, Charlotte Storm Water Services
James Moore, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Zahid Khan, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Lily Kay, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Attachment
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STORM
WATER Facility
Services
Inspection
2 14 5 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
Facility Name: LKQ Salisbury Inc. Inspection # : 47570
Contact: Jeff Doebler, Plant Manager Permit #: NCGl00226
Inspector: Matthew Santiago Receiving Stream: Stewart
Inspection Date: 11/21/2019 Entry Time: 9:30 am Exit Time: 10:30 am SIC #:
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Facility Description: LKQ Salisbury, Inc. is located at 3900 Chesapeake Drive on approximately 52 acres of property it
shares with LKQ Heavy Truck Charlotte. The facility buys used vehicles and sells automotive parts and equipment.
File Review/History: This facility was previously inspected by Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services on January
29, 2015. The property was observed to be in compliance with the NGC100226 permit and Charlotte -Mecklenburg County
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Ordinance.
Inspection Summary: During the inspection, the LKQ Salisbury, Inc. facility was observed to be in compliance with the
City of Charlotte Stormwater Pollution Control Ordinance.
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
No
Stormwater runoff drains via sheet flow which leads to an
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
outfall. Additionally, a series of storm drains which leads to
two outfalls. No stormwater issues were observed during the
inspection.
Erosion issues
No
No erosion issues were observed during the inspection.
Structural stormwater BMPs
No
Hay bales and absorbent socks were observed around the
storm drains across the property. The hay bales and socks
appeared to be free of excess staining. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Illicit discharges/connections
No
No illicit discharges/connections were observed during the
inspection.
Above ground storage tank(s), and
No
ASTs containing waste oil, antifreeze and gasoline were
any associated venting — list size and
observed on the property. The ASTs were stored undercover
contents
within secondary containment. No stormwater issues were
observed.
Underground storage tank(s) - fill port
N/A
area-, list tank sizes & contents
Outdoor material storage area(s)
No
The facility stores used cars across the property. Minor oil
staining was observed around the vehicles as a result of
customers removing engine parts. According to facility
personnel, stains are cleaned with spill clean material and
disposed of.
Outdoor processing area(s)
N/A
Loading/unloading area(s)
No
No stormwater issues were observed.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
No
Vehicles are stored outside on an asphalt paved lot. No
washing, storage, etc.
stormwater issues were observed.
Oil/water separator and/or
N/A
pretreatment
Waste storage/disposal area -
No
dum sters, scrap metal bins, etc.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Food service area(s)
N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Indoor processing area(s)
No
Car crushing, sorting, and loading is conducted in an indoor
area. No stormwater issues were observed.
Floor drains
N/A
Floor drains were not observed during the inspection.
Spill response equipment
INo
tormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments
Does the facility have a stormwater
pollution prevention plan?
Yes
General location (USGS) map
Yes
Narrative description of practices
Yes
Detailed site map
Yes
List of significant spills (past 3 years)
Yes
No significant spills were reported over the past three years.
Non-stormwater discharge evaluation
of outfall(s)
Yes
Evaluations were conducted March 13, 2019 and October 16,
2019.
Feasibility study
Yes
All necessary secondary
containment provided
Yes
Collected water evaluated and
documented prior to release
N/A
BMP Summary
Yes
Spill prevention and response plan
Yes
Preventative maintenance and good
housekeeping plan
Yes
Facility provides and documents
employee training
Yes
Employee training was conducted on November 18, 2019.
List of responsible parties
Yes
Reviewed and updated annually
Yes
The SPPP was reviewed and updated on August 23, 2019.
Stormwater facility inspection
program conducted semi-annually
Recommendation
The facility was inspected on September 4, 2019. The facility
should conduct semi-annual inspections, one between
January and June, and one between July and December.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted
semi-annually
Yes
Qualitative Monitoring was conducted on March 13, 2019 and
October 16, 2019.
Analytical monitoring conducted
semi-annually
Yes
Analytical monitoring was conducted on March 11, 2019 and
October 16, 2019.
Analytical monitoring from vehicle
maintenance
Yes
Analytical monitoring was conducted on March 11, 2019 and
October 16, 2019.
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
coverage onsite
Yes
The Certificate of Coverage was dated November 15, 2018
and a 2019 renewal was requested.
All outfalls observed
Yes
No stormwater issues were observed
Number of Outfalls Observed
1
Representative outfall status
documented by NCDWQ
N/A
Annual no -exposure self
re -certification documented
N/A
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