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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment , . 0
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Raleigh Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL. RESOURc Es
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Division of Water Quality
November 6, 2002
Mr. Larry Spence
Ready Mix Concrete, Inc
3610 Bush Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
Subject: Notice of Violation
Apex Ready Mix Plant
NPDES Stormwater Pennif.NCG-1401363
Apex, NC
Wake County
Dear Mr. Spence:
On October 10, 2002 Mr. Myrl Nisely of the Raleigh Regional office of Division of Water Quality performed a compliance
inspection at the Apex facility. The helpful cooperation of Mr. Clavon Wiggins was greatly appreciated.
Overview
As noted at other Ready Mix locations, this program shows generally good attention to the SPPP documents required in the
permit, but there are deficiencies in properly handling stormwater/process wastewater. Violations of the TSS limit at every
sampling point have occurred since at least 1999. Sampling practices will be discussed below. The SPPP manual
contained records that showed good program planning, inspections, monitoring, housekeeping and other details that
demonstrate implementation of the program. A few "tune-up" points for the SPPP manual are listed below. Physical
conditions at the plant still need modification to provide engineered Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control both
process water and stormwater as per the permit.
Details
The SPPP is very well done and contains forms for all the required elements. Most sections have data, but the following
changes still are needed:
1. The good detailed description of the site found in an early section needs to be updated. For instance, secondary
containment has been added, and other details will need to be revised, especially in light of changes requested below. A
page near.the beginning of the manual declaring the dates of annual updates is needed, as well.
2. The USGS map for Part II Section A (1.)(a) lacks some detail requested by the Division. Please prepare a USGS-type
map "zoomed in" somewhat to show the facility's location in reference to transportation routes (as the present map does)
and the route of all stormwater discharges all the way to the receiving water(s). For example, where does the culvert
under Hwy 55 eventually go? Clearly identify the name(s) of receiving stream(s). Please send a copy of this map to the
Division.

Ready Mix Concrete, November 6, 2002 p. 2
Changes are requested on the plant site map, including sample point modifications from the discussion in point 4, below
Please also send a copy of this map to the Division.
a) Please designate the approximate areas being served by each discharge point (Section A(1)(c). These areas are
apparently being used to calculate the total flow passing through each sample point during a sampling event.
b) Add the lot across the street from the office building. This is where vehicle and equipment cleaning takes place, so
show the runoff flow pattern.
c) Show the new admixture chemical containment structure.
4. The Division wishes to make sure that control of process wastewater and stormwater is adequate to meet permit limits at
every discharge point:
a. The drum wash pit is being used as a detention basin. At present, water in this pit evaporates and may contribute to
impacts to groundwater. Therefore, any pit/containment structure should be built such that groundwater as well as
water quality standards are protected.
b. pH control must be assured to meet the 6 to 9 units specified in the permit at every discharge/sampling point. Limits
for TSS and settleable solids must likewise be met.
c. The lot across the gravel road shows potential for release of contaminated rainwater. This vehicle cleaning area must
be designed to provide sampling during a rain per Section C. Provide engineered structures for this part of the
property to fully control/treat the stormwater and process wastewater. At present some or all of this flow goes to
Middle creek on that side of the gravel road.
d. Sheet flow to Point #3 has no particular structural control and a small vegetative buffer before entering Middle
Creek. This vegetation is inadequate to reduce solids. investigate methods for assuring removal of solids to less
than 30 mg/1 in the flow to the creek.
5. Sampling methods being used are probably not providing analytical results representative of water quality that reaches
Point #3 Middle Creek, nor water quality from the Drum Wash Pit.
You may want to pursue installing a more permanent pit from which to collect samples, versus cutting a temporary
pit on the day of sampling.
Please respond in writing within 30 days of receipt of this letter. If you have any comments or questions, contact Myrl Nisely
at 919-571-4700.
Sincerely,
cc: NPDES Compliance Unit
Wake Co, Health Dept,
Central Files
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Department of Environment
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Raleigh Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Divisinn of Water Qlmlmtv
October 10, 2062
Mr. Wayne Bracey
Ready Mix Concrete, Inc
P.O. Box 7637
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
NCDENii
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Notice of Violation
Missing Elements of Stormwater Permit
Permit No. NCG 140136
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Halifax County
Dear Mr. Bracey:
On October 7, 2002 Mr. Myrl Nisely of the Raleigh Regional office of Division of Water Quality
met with Steve Dickens to make a compliance inspection of Ready Mix Concrete Plant in
Roanoke Rapids. Mr. Dickens' help was greatly appreciated.
Qveryiew
This program shows generally good attention to the documentation requirements in the permit,
but deficiencies in properly handling stormwaterlprocess wastewater. The SPPP manual
contained records that showed excellent program planning, inspections and monitoring,
housekeeping and other details, thereby demonstrating that implementation of the program has
begun. A few "tune-up" points for the SPPP manual are listed below. Regarding physical
conditions at the plant, however, there is a need for engineered Best Management Practices
(BMPs) to control a combination of process water plus a 6" rain in a 24 hours period (the
'definition of a 10 year storm in most of NC).
Details
The SPPP is very well done and contains forms for all the required elements. Most sections have
data, but the following changes still are needed:
1. A checklist has been placed under the front cover of the manual as a reminder of when
actions are needed. This helpful tool might as well be filled in as inspections are made,
sampling done and so forth. For example, the 7/11/02 activities. Reminder —the Fall
sampling and other semi-annual activities are now due (September —November).

Ready Mix Concrete, October 7, 2002 p. 2
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2. The page designating the corporate official responsible for the program needs to be filled in
and signed. This is apparently Mr. Larry Spence.
3. There is a page in the back of the book that further lists the Regional Manager, the Division
Manager, and the Plant Manager positions. Please fill in the details for these positions. It is
recommended that this page, needed for section A(6), be placed immediately after the page
discussed above.
4. Employee Training was the one "empty" section lacking documentation. For instance, the
session held with W. Dickens on 7/11/02 appeared to be a training meeting, so should have
been noted by his signature as well as that of the trainer. Please note — general awareness
training is to be given annually to all employees, not just the Plant Manager. See the
topics in Part Il Section A(4)
5. The USGS map for Part II Section A (1.)(a) lacks some detail requested by the Division.
Please prepare a USGS-type map "zoomed in" somewhat to show the facility's location in
reference to transportation routes (as the present map does) and the route of all stormwater
discharges all the way to the receiving water(s). Clearly identify the name of receiving
stream(s).
6. The plant site map gives better than average detail, but please add lines showing the
underground piping from the grates to the discharges. There are numerous arrows
showing the directions of'flow. Please designate the approximate areas being served -by
the runoff arrows (Section A(1)(c). These areas will help provide estimates of total flow
passing through a sample point during a sampling event (see footnote 4 under Table 3.).
7. Add a map for the lot across the street from the office building. This is where most of
the process activity is done, such as the discharge of unused concrete into blocks and the
drum wash dump pond, yet this area is largely ignored in the SPPP. It was unclear
where vehicle and equipment cleaning takes place. Before drafting this map, consider the
comments in bold below.
8. A means of showing that an update of the SPPP was accomplished at least annually should
be provided (and more often, if major changes are made at the plant).
The Division does not see evidence that engineered measures have been taken to control
stormwater from a 10 year storm. Physical changes needed at this plant are as follows:
a. Secondary containment is needed for storage of admixture chemicals per Section
A(2)(b). This must be addressed as soon as possible.
b. pH control must be assured to meet the 6 to 9 units specified in the permit.
Measurement of the water in the culvert just before the railroad track was 9.4 pH.
Waters collected across the street for eventual discharge (if the area is redesigned to
do so) must also meet the upper limit of 9 pH.
c. The entire lot across the street shows potential for release of contaminated
rainwater_during a heavy storm. The holding areas are designed for temporary
storage and evaporation of process water during a dry period, but appear
inadequate for a big rain. There is evidence that flow has gone around the barriers
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't into the storm drain. The drum washing facility and vehicle cleaning areas must be
designed to provide sampling during a rain per Section C. Provide engineering
structures for this part of the property to fully control/treat the stormwater.
Please respond in writing to me within 30 days of receipt of this letter.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Schuster, P.E.
%:. Regional Supervisor
cc: NPDES Compliance Unit
Halifax Co. Health Dept.
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` State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
July 26, 1999
WAYNE BRACEY
READY MIXED CONCRETE CO - ROANOKE RAPIDS
P.O. BOX 7637
ROCKY MOUNT. NC 27804-0637
Dear Permittee:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA OEPARTMENT OF
ENv]RONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Ready Mixed Concrete Co - Roanoke Rapids
COC Number NCG140136
Halifax County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG140000, 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 143-2I5.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of general stormwater permit NCG140000
* A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) Certification Form. Completion of this form is required to
certify that you have developed and implemented the SPPP as per the conditions of the 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 the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit which outlines chances in the permit, key requirements,
and addresses frequently asked questions
* A Certificate of Coverage
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 Bill Mills of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 548
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Sincerely,
�_4�ejl e
for Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
Stormwater and General permits Unit Files
Raleigh Recional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG140000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG140136
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER 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,
READY MIXED CONCRETE CO - ROANOKE RAPIDS
is hereby authorized to operate a process wastewater treatment system, and is hereby authorized to discharge process
wastewater and stormwater from a facility located at
READY MIXED CONCRETE CO - ROANOKE RAPIDS
11 W 13TH STREET
ROANOKE RAPIDS
HALIFAX COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Roanoke Riapids 1VISSS & Chockoyotte Creek in the Roanoke 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. NCG140000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1999.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 26, 1999.
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for Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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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
Mr. Tom Wilson
Ready Mixed Concrete Company
P. O. Box 27326
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Tom Wilson:
March 31, 1995
Subject: General Permit No. NCG 140000
Ready Mixed Concrete Company
COC NCG 140136
Halifax County
In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit received on December 15, 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.
The stormwater permit you are receiving, NCG140000, does not permit wasting concrete, dumping excess
concrete, directly into storm sewer outfalls or into waters of the state. Any facility which either dumps excess
concrete or washes excess concrete into storm sewers or waters of the state will be operating in direct violation to
both the terms of this permit and the North Carolina General Statutes. Such a discharge shall be considered an
illegal discharge and may subject the owner to enforcement actions in accordance with North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215.6A
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 Mr. Bill Mills at telephone number 919/733-
5083, extension 548.
Sincerely
br,ginal Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E.
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Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
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. NCG140000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO, NCG140136
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,
Ready Mixed Concrete Company
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and rinse waters from a facility located at
111 W. 13th Street
Roanoke Rapids
Halifax County
to receiving waters designated as the City of Roanoke Rapids Storm Sewer System and Chockoyotte Creek in the
Roanoke River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG 140000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective March 31, 1995.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit -
Signed this day March 31, 1995,
Original Signed Py
Caleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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