NCS000250_NCDOT Capital Yard Maintenance Facility Inspection_20191008

Capital Yard Rail Maintenance Facility
Site Inspection
for
2019 NCDOT MS4 Audit
Permit No. NCS000250

Inspection Details
Audit ID Number:
NC5000250 NCDOTMS4Audit 20191004
Inspection Date(s):
10/08/2019
Field Site Visits:
® Municipal Facilities. Number visited: 1
❑ MS4 Outfalls. Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Construction Sites. Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Post -Construction Stormwater Runoff Controls. Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Other: Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Other: Number visited: Choose an item.
DEMLR Inspector(s)
Name, Title
Or¢anization
Jeanette Powell, MS4 Program Coordinator
NCDEQ-DEMLR
Alaina Morman, Compliance Specialist
NCDEQ-DEMLR
Paul Clark, WSWP Coordinator
NCDEQ-DEMLR
Sally Castle, Assistant Regional Engineer
NCDEQ-DEMLR Raleigh Regional Office
Thad Valentine, Environmental Senior Specialist
NCDEQ-DEMLR Raleigh Regional Office
Inspection Report Author: Jeanette Powell, CPSWQ
Signature (TIN
Date: 01/28/2020
Primary NCDOT Representatives Participating in Inspection
Name. Title
Or¢anization
Dan O'Connor, Engineer
NCDOT REU
Kyle Anderson, Facility Manager
NCDOT Rail Division
Meghan Ingram, Engineering Technician III
NCDOT REU
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1
Facility Name:
Date and Time of Site Visit:
Capital Yard Rail Maintenance Facility
10/08/2019
Facility Address:
Facility Type (Vehicle Maintenance, Landscaping, etc.):
862 Capital Blvd.
Raleigh, INC 27603
Train Maintenance Yard
Name of MS4 inspector(s) evaluated:
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (List date and name of inspector):
Kyle Anderson
N/A
Name(s) and Titles) of Facility Representative(s) Present During the Site Visit:
Observations
Facility Documentation/Training
Does the facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it facility -specific?
The facility has a site -specific SPPP developed utilizing the standard NCDOT SPPP template. The SPPP also includes SPCC
requirements, where applicable.
What type of stormwater training do facility employees receive? How often?
Annual training for staff and contractors is performed utilizing a video. A training log is maintained on site. New staff are
trained by team leaders. The Industrial Rail Maintenance Activities (IRMA) lesson plan is also implemented for contractors.
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
The facility manager/stormwater inspector receives NCDOT Level 1 and 2 training.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about Permit requirements for pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
The inspector was very knowledgeable about the site, stormwater and SPCC regulations and requirements, and the site -specific
SPPP.
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about stormwater pollution prevention and good housekeeping?
The inspector was very knowledgeable about pollution prevention and good housekeeping in general and specifics at the facility.
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form?
The inspector performed a standardized inspection with standardized documentation and reporting on NCDOT forms. The
inspector takes notes during the inspection, then transfers the information to the forms. All documentation is maintained in an
on -site binder.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Yes, the inspector takes photos of problem areas and uses them to provide information to appropriate parties.
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the facility's SWPPP (or similar document)?
Yes, the inspector was very familiar with the SPPP.
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1
Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire facility and inspecting all points of discharge?
Yes, the inspector walked the entire site and performed a thorough inspection of all industrial areas.
Did the M54 inspector miss any obvious areas of concern? If so, explain:
One dumpster was missing a plug.
Does the M54 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the facility contact?
Yes, the reporting process is standardized and the inspector knew who to contact for specific issues.
Inspection Results
Did the facility inspection result in any corrective actions to be implemented? If so, for what issue(s)?
Minor issues were addressed during the inspection.
If compliance corrective actions were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
Minor issues were addressed during the inspection.
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
The site is well managed and potential exposure was limited. The inspector was very familiar with the site, SPPP and applicable
regulatory requirements. A P.E. certifies the SPPP every five years, which includes a full inspection of the facility.
Recommend a general stormwater awareness refresher or signage to eliminate cigarette butts in the storm drain, install
preventive inlet protection in high sediment areas, and add a spill pallet for drum storage area 3.
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