NCG210241_Inspection Report_20200122

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
January 22, 2020
Sonoco Products Company - Granite Falls
Attention: Robert Cooley
4608 Helton Road
Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit: NCG210000
Certificate of Coverage: NCG210241
Caldwell County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Cooley:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection I conducted at the subject facility on January 14, 2020.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email
at [e-mail].
Sin may,
Isaiah Reed, PSWQ, EP CI, MS4CECI
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG210241 Effective: 08/01/18 Expiration: 07/31/23 Owner: Sonoco Products Company -Granite Falls
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sonoco Products Co -Granite Fal
County: Caldwell 4608 Helton Rd
Region: Asheville
Granite Falls NC 28630
Contact Person: Russell Craig Title: Phone: [phone] Ext.14
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/14/2020
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time: 01:30PM Exit Time: 02:30PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG210241 Owner -Facility: Sonoco Products Company - Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 01/14/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On January 14, 2020 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with William White on site. No major issues were
observed during the inspection. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is being updated and reviewed.
If you have any questions concerning the SWPPP update please feel free to contact this office at [phone].
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Permit: NCG210241 Owner - Facility:.Snnono Products Company - Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 01/14/2020 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?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
0
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
0
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
0
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
M
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
0
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
0
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
0
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
0
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
0
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Comment.
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