NCG190050_CEI Letter_20200116

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
January 17, 2020
NORTH CAROLINA
Enytromnental Quality
United States Coast Guard
Attn: George 0. Fulenwider
USCG SFO Ft. Macon Logistics Department Head
2301 East Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG190000
Certificate of Coverage NCG190050
USCG SFO FT MACON
Carteret County
Dear Sir:
On January 16, 2020, Brian Lambe from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection for USCG SFO FT
MACON located in Atlantic Beach, Carteret County, North Carolina. The site drains to Fort Macon Creek,
which is currently classified as Class SA HOW Waters in the White Oak River Basin.
The following observations were noted during the DEMLR inspection (please see the attached
addendum for additional information about your permit):
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly
implemented.
Yes ■ No ❑
2) Qualitative Monitorint
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ■ No ❑
3) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ■ No ❑
Other Observations:
Tier relief for copper and zinc is granted for duration of the permit term.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during this inspection. Please be advised that violations
of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit may be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to
$25,000.00 per day for each violation. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with
understanding any aspect of your permit, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Sams or me at
(910)796-721S or [e-mail]
Since
Brian Lambe
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
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Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
cc: ORO Files — Land Quality
Central Files—Laserfiche

Permit: NCG190050
SOC:
County: Carteret
Region: Wilmington
Contact Person: Todd M Ogle
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 06/02/15
Expiration:
05/31/20 Owner:
United States Coast Guard
Effective:
Expiration:
Facility:
Fort Macon Coast Guard Station - Atlantic Beach
2301 E Fort Macon Rd
Inspection Date: 01116/2020 Entry
Primary Inspector: Brian P Lambe
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
10.30AM
Certification:
Atlantic Beach NC 28512
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 11:30AM
Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routi�` �/ Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Ship and Boat Building Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm water
(See attachment summary)
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permit: NCG190050 Owner- Facility: United States Coast Guard
Inspection Date: 01/16/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The samples are pulled from a pipe that is underwater 14 hours a day. The pipe receives flow from an underground settling
container, from a grated Swale. The solids are filtered out by a sock in the Swale. The yard is very clean with no visible
staining from contaminants. Concentration of the stormwater in the collection device may be raising the sampling results,
but that is only a theory. The sampling results do not represent the efforts of the facility to keep stormwater from being
contaminated.
The facility has requested relief of the tier response required by permit. Consideration of the facility condition warrants relief
for Copper and Zinc. However, as an arbitrary checkpoint, if samples measure at unreasonable levels, exceeding all time
highs for the facility, you must contact this office immediately. Please refer to 06/24/2016 sampling report. The relief of the
tier system only extends to the end of he permit period.
The permit period is coming to an end. Renewal is handled by the state. You do not need to do anything form your permit to
be renewed. You will be notified if there are any changes to the permit.
The facility does need to address the power -washing of the boats. The current SOP is to pump and haul to a facility that can
handle the waste. A recycle system may prove to be more viable an option over the long term. Please reevaluate.
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permit NCG190050 Owner- Facility: United Slates Coast Guard
Inspection Date: 0111612020 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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a PIMP summary?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Pary(s)?
M
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment. Copoer levels measured 0.0261 ma/L on 12/13/2019. Historically the samples have randae from
0.01 to 0.07ni
Zinc levels measured 0.122ma/L on 12113/2019. These metals have traditionally sampled
above benchmark levels.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ N ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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