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Home My WebLink AboutNCG100082_Inspection Report_201912192 14 5 Suttle Avenue STORMCharlotte, NC 28208 V1 E'ER Facility Inspection —� Services Facility Name: City Salvage Incorporated Inspection # : 47242 Contact: Brian Kiser, Owner Permit #: NCG100082 Inspector: Ron Eubanks Receiving Stream: IRWIN Inspection Date: 12/19/2019 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 11:00 am SIC #: 5015 SUMMARY Facility Description: City Salvage Inc. is located on approximately 8.7 acres of property at 3628 Northerly Road in Charlotte. The property is used for a car salvage facility. File Review/History: Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) has performed previous inspections at City Salvage Inc. on March 31, 2009, March 28, 2014. and August 25, 2015. A Notice of Violation was issued by CMSWS to City Salvage Inc. on April 16, 2009. Inspection Summary: The facility was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance during the recent inspection. Qualitative and analytical monitoring have not been conducted per the NPDES Permit requirements. Please refer to the report for comments and recommendations from the inspection. Site Inspection Deficiency Comments Stormwater system (catch basins, Recommendation Stormwater runoff drains by sheet flow over the gravel lot and inlets, outfalls, etc.) discharges from the property via three (3) outfalls. Based on recent grading activities on the property, the majority of stormwater runoff discharges from one outfall (Outfall 003). It is recommended that additional gravel be placed in the drainage channel to control erosion. See comment below. Erosion issues Recommendation Erosion was observed in the stormwater drainage channel for Outfall 03 from recent grading activities on the property. It is recommended that additional gravel be placed in the drainage channel to control stormwater erosion on the property. It is also recommended that the vegetation be keep intact within the stormwater drainage channel to prevent further erosion. Structural stormwater BMPs N/A There were no structural stormwater best management practices (BMPs) observed on the property. Illicit discharges/connections No No illicit discharges or connections were observed on the property during the inspection. Above ground storage tank(s), and No There are several aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) located any associated venting — list size and on the property which include: (1) 200-gallon used oil AST, contents (1) 300-gallon used oil AST, (1) 1,000-gallon used gasoline AST, (1) 500-gallon diesel fuel AST, and (2) 275-gallon hydraulic oil ASTs. Each of the ASTs has secondary containment. No stormwater pollution issues were observed around the AST storage areas. Facility staff indicated that the 1,000-gallon used gasoline AST is no longer being used. Underground storage tank(s) - fill port N/A area; list tank sizes & contents • Ob GURLOTTE_ 12/30/2019 8:38:42AM To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311 http://stormwater.charmeck.org 0 Page 1 of 3 Site Inspection Deficiency Comments Outdoor material storage area(s) Recommendation Used automobiles, parts, and equipment are stored outdoors on the property. Since most of the used automobiles are stored uncovered on the property, it is recommended that the facility continue to properly drain and dispose of automotive fluids prior to storage on the property. Outdoor processing area(s) No The automotive fluids are drained from the used vehicles into storage containers located on a concrete pad that is covered with a structural canopy. The concrete pad appeared to be in good condition and no significant stormwater pollution issues were observed in the outdoor processing area. Loading/unloading area(s) No The loading/unloading areas appeared to be properly maintained; no significant stormwater pollution issues were observed. Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling, No Facility equipment is fueled onsite from the diesel fuel AST. washing, storage, etc. No vehicles or equipment are washed on the property. No significant staining was observed on the ground around the diesel fuel AST. Oil/water separator and/or No There is an oil/water separator located on the property. pretreatment Facility personnel indicated that the oil/water separator is routinely checked and cleaned as needed. Waste storage/disposal area - No There is one (1) municipal waste dumpster and one (1) scrap dumpsters, scrap metal bins, etc. metal recycling dumpster located on the property. Both of the dumpsters appeared to be in good condition and they were located underneath a structural canopy to prevent exposure to stormwater. Food service area(s) N/A Indoor material storage area(s) No Various parts and equipment are stored inside the garage on the property. No stormwater pollution issues were observed in the indoor materials storage area. Indoor processing area(s) No Some of the automobile processing activities, including the mercury switch recovery, is performed inside the garage on the property. No stormwater pollution issues were observed in the indoor processing areas. Floor drains Recommendation There is a sump drain located underneath the covered concrete pad where the automotive fluid draining occurs. Facility staff indicated that the automotive fluids in the sump drain are pumped into storage totes. It is recommended that the sump drain continue to be inspected and maintained to ensure the automotive fluids are collected. Facility personnel indicated that the used automotive fluids are picked up for disposal by SC Waste Management. Spill response equipment No Spill kits are located onsite to contain and clean up spills and equipment leaks on the property. Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments Does the facility have a stormwater Yes A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been pollution prevention plan? prepared and implemented for City Salvage Inc. General location (USGS) map Yes Narrative description of practices Yes Detailed site map Recommendation It is recommended that the site map be updated with the outfall location(s). List of significant spills (past 3 years) Yes Facility personnel indicated that no reportable spills have occurred on the property during the past 3 years. • Ob CHARLOTTE_ 12/30/2019 8:38:42AM To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311 http://stormwater.charmeck.org Page 2 of 3 Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments Non-stormwater discharge evaluation No A non-stormwater discharge evaluation of the outfalls was not of outfall(s) documented in the SPPP. Feasibility study Yes All necessary secondary Yes containment provided Collected water evaluated and N/A The ASTs are covered or located within double -walled documented prior to release secondary containment. BMP Summary Yes Spill prevention and response plan Yes Preventative maintenance and good Yes housekeeping plan Facility provides and documents Yes The recent stormwater pollution prevention training was employee training conducted on May 9, 2019. The training roster was placed in the SPPP for documentation. List of responsible parties Yes Reviewed and updated annually Yes Stormwater facility inspection Yes The recent semi-annual facility inspection was conducted on program conducted semi-annually May 2, 2019 and documented in the SPPP. Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments Qualitative monitoring conducted Yes The recent qualitative monitoring was conducted on May 2, semi-annually 2019. Analytical monitoring conducted No Semi-annual analytical monitoring is required for NPDES semi-annually Stormwater Permit NCG100000. Analytical monitoring from vehicle N/A maintenance Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments Copy of permit and certificate of Yes City Salvage Inc. has Certificate of Coverage No. coverage onsite NCG100082. All outfalls observed Yes Erosion was observed in the stormwater drainage channel for Outfall 03 from recent grading activities on the property. It is recommended that additional gravel be placed in the drainage channel to control stormwater erosion at the outfall. It is also recommended that the vegetation be keep intact within the stormwater drainage channel to prevent further erosion at the outfall. Number of Outfalls Observed 1 Representative outfall status Recommendation City Salvage Inc. does not have representative outfall status documented by NCDWQ documented by NCDEQ. Based on site grading activities, there was only one outfall observed on the property. Since there are three (3) outfalls currently documented in the Permit, it is recommended that City Salvage Inc. apply for representative outfall status. Annual no -exposure self N/A re -certification documented • Ob CHARLOTTE_ 12/30/2019 8:38:42AM To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311 http://stormwater.charmeck.org Page 3 of 3