NCG160199_NOD_20191217

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 17, 2019
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7019 0700 0000 8867 4322
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Hmc Paving & Construction Co Inc.
Attn: Mark Fortner
120 Sturken Drive
Bryson City, North Carolina 28713
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY (NOD-2019-PC-0256)
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG160000
Certificate of Coverage NCG160199
Hmc Paving & Construction Co Inc.
Swain County
Dear Mr. Fortner:
On December 12, 2019, Isaiah Reed from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance inspection for the
HMC Paving Facility located at 450 Industrial Park Road, Swain County, North Carolina. A
copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. The inspection and
file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater General
Permit NCG160000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG160199. Permit coverage authorizes
the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Cochran
Branch, a Class C waterbody in the Little Tennessee River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the following deficiencies are noted:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has not been developed, recorded, or
properly implemented.
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2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
3) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
Requested Response
You are asked to respond to this office, in writing, within 30 calendar days from receipt of
this notice. Your written response should include a reasonable explanation as to why the
above stated deficiencies have occurred, as well as a Plan of Action to prevent them from
recurring.
Action Items
Immediately begin efforts to comply with General Permit NCG160000, including but not
limited to:
1. Develop, implement, and maintain an acceptable SWPPP.
2. Begin monitoring at all outfalls.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the deficiencies, as
noted above and detailed in the enclosed inspection report, be properly resolved.
Failure to address the deficiencies could result in the issuance of a Notice of
Violation, which could be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25, 000 per
day for each violation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Isaiah
Reed or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Stanley �GAE. Aike
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
ec: Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist Alaina.mormannncdenr.gov
Stan Aiken, Regional Engineer Stan.Aikenna ncdenr.gov

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG160199 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Hmc Paving & Construction Co Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: HMC Paving
County: Swain 450 Industrial Park Blvd
Region: Asheville
Bryson City NC 28713
Contact Person: Sandi Fortner Title: Phone
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 12/12/2019
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time: 02:40PM Exit Time: 03:40PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Asphalt Paving Mixture Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGI60199 Owner- Facility: Hmc Paving & Construction Co Inc
Inspection Date: 12/12/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On December 12, 2019 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Craig Fortner on site and spoke with Mark
Fortner over the phone during the visit. During the inspection, the following deficiencies were noted:
1) A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has not been maintained on site. The permittee is directed to immediately begin
efforts to comply with all SWPPP requirements as outlined in the NCG160000 general Permit.
2) Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted on site. The permittee is directed to immediately begin Qualitative
monitoring and documentation as outlined in the NCG160000 General Permit.
3) Analytical monitoring has not been conducted on site. The permittee is directed to immediately begin Analytical
monitoring and documentation as outlined in the NCG160000 General Permit.
Please give the above deficiencies your immediate attention.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG160199 Owner -Facility: Hmc Paving & Construction Co Inc
Inspection Data: 12/12/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑ N ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑ E ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: A Stormwater Pollution Prevention plan has not been maintained on site.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative Monitoring has not been documented on site.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment: Analytical Monitoring has not been documented on site.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
❑
❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
❑
❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
❑
❑ ❑
Comment: See summary for more information
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