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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
January 27, 2020
West Fraser Inc.
Attn Gary Townsend
1900 Exeter Road, Ste 105
Germantown,TN 28138
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG210000
Certificate of Coverage NCG210023
Armour Lumber Mill Riegelwood
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Townsend:
On January 23, 2020, Brian Lambe from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection for Armour
Lumber Mill Riegelwood located in Columbus County, North Carolina.
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 Monitoring
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❑
Tier three relief for outfall 001 is granted for COD parameter for the duration of the permit. If COD
levels spike to unusual numbers,you must contact this office.
Other Observations:
During inspection,the wastewater was commingling with the stormwater, discharging to outlet 001. The
wastewater is condensate from the kilns.The facility manager took immediate remedial measures with
a vacuum truck. Long term solutions include greater attention to cleaning out the wastewater pond and
isolating the wastewater system from the stormwater system with a berm.
The facility did appear to be very conscientious of their stormwater permit requirements with a great
amount of attention to detail.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington,North Carolina 28405
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NCG210023
Armour Lumber Mill Riegelwood
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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
[phone] or [e-mail]
Sincerely,
ian Lambe
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
cc: WiROFiles—Land Quality
Central Files—Laserfiche
Samantha Englestad [mailto:Sama nth a.Englestad@westf rase r.com]

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG210023 Effective: 08/01/18 Expiration: 07/31/23 Owner: West Fraserinc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Armour Lumber Mill-Riegelwood
County: Columbus 361 Federal Rd
Region: Wilmington
Riegelwood NC 28456
Contact Person: Michelle Potter Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/23/2020 Entry Time: 10:OOAM Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Brian P Lambe Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routi - Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Slormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit NCG210023 Owner-Facility:West Fraser Inc
Inspection Date: 01/23/2020 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Met with facility representatives: Samantha, Russell, Forrest, and Timmy. Discussed permit requirements with SPPP and
sampling protocols. Discussed Tier 3 releif for outfall 001 for COD.Toured the facility and all outfalls.
The immediate problem during the inspection was the wastewater entering the stormwater system at the inlets between the
two kilns.The company was taking immediate action with a vacuum truck.The long term solution of isolating the stormwater
from the wastewater by berms is being considered.
West Fraser Armour Lumber Mill is very concientious of thier stormwater program and it appears that they do not hesitate to
come up with solutions with any potential problem.
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pennit: NCG210023 Owner-Facility:west Fraser Inc
Inspection Dale: 01/23/2020 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? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ❑ ❑ ❑
#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? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Facility personnel thoroughly utilizes and documents stormwater activities in the SPPP.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? E ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The facility is requesting Tier 3 relief for COD on SDO1. The discharge ditch follows the railroad
tracks and is sampled near the property line. THe facility, inquired if they could move the
sampling point closer for safety reasons.The sampling point can be moved as needed but the
facility should test both locations to show congruence between the two locations. The swale
needs to be cleaned out as the vegetative growth may be contributing to the poor test results
due to stagnation. The COD results are normally around 100-300mg/L. The tier three
responsiblity,is relieved for the permit duration for SDO1 for COD. Please contact this office if
COD levels spike during normal testing (500mg/L).
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non Stormwater)discharges? ❑ ❑ ❑
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pe"it: NCG210023 Owner-Facility:west Fraser Inc
Inspection Date: 01/23/2020 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment. The facility was experiencing an illicit discharge during the inspection. The scrubber pond is due
for deanout. This contributed to the drainage system of the kiln condensate backing up and
overflowing into the stormwater system.A vacuum truck was onsite to minimize flow into the
ditch. The facility will be working on solutions to isolate the wastewater from the stormwater
system at the two kilns.
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