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Home My WebLink AboutNCG140136_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20150925STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET NCG PERMITS PERMIT NO. w 0 I 3 DOC TYPE, iA HISTORICAL FILE ❑ MONITORING REPORTS DOC DATE ❑ O YYYYM M DD EWA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor MR. WAYNE BRACEY-DIVISION MANAGER READY MIX CONCRETE PO Box 11063 RicHMOND, VA 23230 Dear Perri Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary September 25, 2015 Subject: Multimedia Compliance Inspection Ready Mix Concrete Plant 36 Halifax County, Department of Environment and Natural Resources staff conducted a multimedia compliance inspection of Ready Mix Concrete on September 25, 2015 for permitted and/or other, activities administered by the following Divisions: Division of Air Division of Energy, Division of Water Division of Waste Quality(DAQ) Mineral, and Land Resources (DWR) Management (DWM) Resources EMLR We hope that you have enjoyed the benefit of our initiative to provide a single inspector capable of handling multiple areas of environmental compliance at your facility. The results of each applicable inspection area and any associated response actions or necessary corrective measures are detailed in the Division specific areas of the attached report. If there are no notes or continents under each Division header, you may assume compliance with that particular Division's rules and regulations at the time of inspection. Should violations be noted in the attached report, you may receive separate enforcement related correspondence in addition to this report. If you have any questions regarding this multimedia inspection, please contact Thad Valentine at (919)791- 4200 or thad.valentine@ncdenr.gov. Thank you for your cooperation. cc: All applicable Division Supervisors DAQ RRO Files DEMLR RRO Files . DWR RRO Files DWM RRO Files NCDENR Raleigh Regional Office 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh North Carolina 27609 Phone: 919-791-42001 Fax: (919) 788-7159 An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer- Made in part with recycled paper Safety Note: This facility requires a safety hat, safety shoes and eye protection. (III) INSPECTION SUMMARY: On September 25, 2015, I (Thad Valentine) met with Robert Porter, Plant Manager, to conduct a compliance inspection of the facility. Mr. Porter and I first reviewed the permit and then took a tour of the facility. The plant was operating at the time but no trucks were being loaded during the inspection Overall the facility seemed to be run well. The equipment appeared wom, but well maintained. Records were complete and up to date. Because the silos are filled so infrequently, I was unable to observe one being tilled at the time of the inspection. (V) PERMITTED EMISSION SOURCES: 1. One central dust collector (1,433 squarefeet offilter area, CD-B3) attached to a cement storage silo (57 ton capacity, ES- CSI), a fyash storage silo (47 ton capacity, ES-FS2), a cement weigh butcher (10 cubic yard capacity, ES-BAT-CEI) and a truck loading operation with dust shroud (ES-TLP-2).. 2. One aggregate weigh batcher (10 cubic yard capacity, ES-BAT-AGI) (VI) SPECIFIC PERMIT CONDITIONS: A.1 Applicable Regulations: The Permittee shall comply with 15A NCAC Subchapter 2D .0202, 2D .0515, 2D .0521, 213 .0535, 2D .0540, 213.0611 and 2D .1806. In compliance. The facility was in compliance with all permit conditions. A.2 2D. 0202 Registration of Air Pollution Sources: The Director may require an owner or operator of a source of air pollution to register that source. In compliance. The facility has an air permit. A.3 Particulate Emission Limitations: Pursuant to 15A NCAC 2D .0515, particulate matter emissions from the affected emission sources listed in the permit shall not exceed allowable emission rates which are determined based on process throughput rates using the equations provided in the permit. In compliance. Compliance is achieved through the use of a well maintained bagfilter. A.4 2D .0521 Control of Visible Emissions: 'Visible emissions from the facility emission sources, established after July], 1971, shall not be more than 20 percent opacity. Incompliance. No emissions were observed due to the lack of activity during the inspection A.5 2D .0535 Notification Requirements: Facility is required to notify the Division of Air Quality if excess emissions are released for more than four (4) hours. In compliance. Mr. Porter stated that there was no reason to contact the DAQ due to a malfunction. A.6 2D .0540 Particulates from Fugitive Non -process Dust Emission Sources: The Permittee shall not cause or allow fugitive non -process dust emissions to cause or contribute to substantive complaints. Incompliance. There is no history of complaints concerning fugitive dust emissions associated with this facility. A.7 2D .0611 Fabric Filter Requirements: Particulate emissions from emission sources with bagfilters shall be controlled by the bagfilters identified in the permit. At a minimum, an annual internal inspection shall be conducted on each bagfilter. The Permittee shall maintain a bagfilter logbook on site which summarizes all of the bagfilter inspection and maintenance activities. In compliance. The facility conducts weekly inspections, monthly maintenance and an annual internal inspection on the bagfilter. All records were complete and up to date. New filters have recently purchased and installed according to the maintenance log A.8 2D. 1806 Control and Prohibition of Odorous Emissions: The permittee shall employ suitable measures to control odorous emissions from all emission sources. In compliance. There were no odorous emissions beyond the facility's boundries. No complaints have been received concerning odors at the facility. (VII) COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The facility has no history of violations with the RRO. (VIII) PERMIT EXEMPT EMISSION SOURCES: There were no apparent issues with exempt sources at this facility NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY Inspection Report Date: 09/28/2015 Data Ready Mixed Concrete - Roanoke Rapids 111 West 13th Street Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Lat: 36d 27.0540m Long: 77d 39.6190m SIC: 3273 / Ready -Mixed Concrete NAICS: 32732 / Ready -Mix Concrete Manufacturing Facility Contact Robert Porter Plant Manager (252)537-9265 Contact Data Authorized Contact Wayne Bracey Divisional Manager (804)355-7851 Comments: A C( Contact Bruce Creech Operations Manager (252)443-5047 Kaleigh Keglonal UTtice Ready Mixed Concrete - Roanoke Rapids NC Facility ID 4200110 County/FIPS: Halifax/083 Permit Data Permit 05163 / R13 Issued 46/2012 Expires 3/31/2017 Classification Small Permit Status Active Current Permit Apptication(s) None 419 Program Applicability Compliance Inspection Date 09/25/2015 Inspector's Name Thaddeus Valentine Inspector's Signature: 1 Y 1 iiP"Eff�CCC K7 /l�r� Operating Status Operating Compliance Code Compliance - inspection / Action Code FCE Date of Signature: (� � �� On -Site Inspection Result Compliance Total Actual emissions in T0NC/VRAR- TSP S02 NOX VOC CO PM10 * HAP 2011 0.1200 --- --- --- 0.0500 0.0325 2006 0.2700 --- -_ --- --- 0.1300 0.0750 * Highest HAP Emitted in ounds Five Year Violation History: None Date . Letter Tvoe Rule Violated Violation Resolution Date Performed Stack Tests since last FCE: None Date Test Results Test Method(s) Source(s) Tested (1) DIRECTIONS: From RRO take US-64 East to I-95 North to NC-158 West to NC-48 North. Take NC-48 North to and go approximately (0.7 miles) and turn left onto West 13th Street. The facility is approximately %2 block on the left. (I1) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The facility is a concrete batch plant. (IX) SOURCE TEST HISTORY: There are no stack tests required by the facility's air permit and no testing has been required according to DAQ source test database. (X) 112(r) APPLICABILITY: The facility is not subject to the Risk Management Plan - 112(r) program. (XI) CONCLUSIONSIRECOMMENDATIONS: At the time of this inspection, Ready Mix Concrete — Roanoke Rapids, appeared to be in compliance with all permitting requirements. Re -inspection is recommended within two years. Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG140138 Effective: 07/01/11 Expiration: 06/30/16 Owner: Southern Equipment Company Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete -Roanoke Rapids, Plant 36 County: Halifax 75 W 13th St Region: Raleigh Roanoke Rapids NC 27870 Contact Person: Wayne Bracey Title: Phone: 252-937-7280 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 09124/2015 Primary Inspector: Myrl Nlsely Secondary Inspector(s): Certification: Phone: EntryTime: 11:OOAM Exit Time: 12:15PM Phone: 919-791-4200 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Ready Mix Concrete Stormwaler/Wastewater Discharge COC Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 permit NCG140106 Owner -Facility: Southern Equipment Company Inc Inspection Date: 09/24/2015 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit Routine Inspection Summary: I meet with the plant manager Robert Porter and we went through all his documentation. Everything was in order and we walked the site and checked their discharge point. The stockpiles have a sprinkler system to supress any dust form leaving the site. The secondary containment was empty and I noted no leak from any tanks within the containment. No problems where found.. _ ... _ .. Page: 2 Permit: NCG140136 pruner -Facility: Southem Equipment Company Inc Inspection Date: 09/24/2015 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? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan Include a General Location (USGS) map? ® ❑ ❑ El # Does the Plan Include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? i ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan Include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ®11 ❑ 11 # Does the Plan Include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ®El ❑ ❑ # Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ® ❑ Q # Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? M ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan Include a BMP summary? - 013 ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? ®El Q ❑ # 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)? ❑ ■ ❑ El # Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? E ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan Include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Update the list of responsible parties Qualitative Monitoring _Yee No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring seml-annually? ■ ❑ ❑ El Comment: Yes all qualitative monitoring is up to date with no problems Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ®El ❑ ❑ # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? Comment: Sampling has up to date with no problems Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ® � # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ®� # If the facility has representative oudall status, is it properly documented by the Division? El El N 0 # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ®El ❑ ❑ Comment: The permit and certificate of coverage are on site Page: 3 AM WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director October 16, 2010 Mr. Robert Porter Roanoke Rapids Ready Mix Concrete Co. 73 W. 13`h St. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Dear Mr. Porter: �COMMIT•aD Natural Resources Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Stormwater Permit No. NCG140136 Roanoke Rapids Ready Mix Concrete Co. Halifax County Dee Freeman Secretary On October 13, 2010 a stormwater inspection was attempted by Mr. Myrl Nisely of the Raleigh Regional Office. You were away from the plant, but Mr. Jason Rollman provided the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan binder (SP3) and a walk through the facility. The SP3 had not been updated since 2009. There is still time in 2010 to do so to maintain compliance with the permit. Changes were being made at the plant, as described in the attached inspection report. These will need to be reflected on a revision of the site plan (map). This office plans to make a return inspection near the end of this year -or early in 2011 to complete this visit with you. If you have any comments or questi7', please contact Mr. Nisely at 919-791-4200, Sincerely, Danny S ith, Supervisor Surface Water Protection Raleigh Regional Office cc: RRO SWP Files Central Office files North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791-4200 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX (919) 788-7159 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper NorthCarolina Nlltllrl1lJ Customer service 877-623-6748 l R .. �1 ^rt: Y "^ .lam I _ \. ♦... � . a .. ..� h.Od �yyy�ye�v�o-. s�nnawMxl�nr� Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG140136 Effective: 08/01/09 Expiration: 06/30/11 Owner: Ready Mixed Concrete SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete -Roanoke Rapids County: Halifax 75 W 13th St Region: Raleigh Roanoke Rapids NC 27870 Contact Person: Wayne Bracey Title: Phone: 252-937-7280 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 10113/2010 Entry Time: 01:15 PM Exit Time: 02:00 PM Primary Inspector: Myrl Nisely Phone: 919-791-4200 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Ready Mix Concrete Stormwater/Wastewater Discharge COC Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Paget n RC. Permit: NCG140136 Owner - Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete Inspection Date: 10/13/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: This unannounced inspection found the plant manager, Robert Porter, on vacation. An employee from the Rocky Mount plant, Jason Rollman, answered what questions he could and provided a tour of the facility. Construction is underway to build a new containment area for admixture tanks and new cells for the storage of various aggregates. The SP3 had information for 2009 and earlier, but not for 2010. It was agreed that DWQ would make a return visit in a few months, giving time for completion of the new configuration and an update of the manual. Sampling, both Quantitative and Qualitative, employee training and a revision of the site map to reflect the new features should be addressed by the end of this year in order to be in compliance. Page:2 FAA NCDENR a North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director June 17, 2010 Mr. Robert Porter Roanoke Rapids Ready Mix Concrete Co. 73 W. 131h St. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Stormwater Permit No. NCG 140136 Roanoke Rapids Ready Mix Concrete Co. Halifax County Dear Mr. Porter: Dee Freeman Secretary On June 13, 2011 Mr. Myrl Nisely of the Raleigh Regional Office made a stormwater inspection at the Roanoke Rapids facility. This was a follow-up to the incomplete inspection made on October 13, 2010 when you were away from the plant. The plant was in compliance. Please see the attached inspection report for full details. A few of reminders: • Employee training has not yet been done for 2011. • Two Qualitative Monitoring sessions are needed for 2011, as well. • The current permit expires at the end of June 2011, and new one will be issued early in July requiring stormwater sampling twice a year. Therefore, one more Analytical Monitoring round is need by the end of this year. Be sure the lab supplies the correct bottles for both TSS and Settleable Solids (SS). The round in April of 2011 did not report SS. • Note, too, that the new permit will require sampling four (4) times per year of wastewater. In other words, if truck wash water or other process contaminated water travels to the outfall, more frequent sampling will be required. On the other hand, uncontaminated stormwater sampling is now twice per year. • You may discard records from your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan manual that are older than 5 years; in other words, year 2005 and older. If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at 919-791-4200. Sincerely, 9 Myrl A. Nisely Environmental Chemist Raleigh Regional Office SWP Files North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Internet: www.ncwalerquality,org 1628 Mail Service Center Nne Af hCarolina atura!!y Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791-4200 Customer Service Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX (919) 788-7159 877-823-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/1 0% Post Consumer Paper Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG140136 Effective: 08/01/09 Expiration: 06/30/11 Owner: Ready Mixed Concrete SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete -Roanoke Rapids County: Halifax 75 W 13th St Region: Raleigh Roanoke Rapids NC 27870 Contact Person: Wayne Bracey Title: Phone:252-937-7280 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 06/13/2011 Entry Time: 01:30 PM Exit Time: 02:00 PM Primary Inspector: Myrl Nisely Phone: 919-791-4200 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Follow-up Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Ready Mix Concrete Stormwater/Wastewater Discharge COC. Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page:1 Permit: NCG140136 Owner - Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete Inspection Date: 06/13/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ # 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 BMP summary? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: New secondary containment structure has valved drains. Handles had been removed. Employee training for 2011 has not been accomplished. Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: A form had been started in April, but no data was recorded. Need two observations yet in 2011. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? i ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: One round of sampling was done in April, but not all parameters were included. Be sure to m easure pH (in the field - 15 minute hold time), TSS and Settleable Solids. Store results in the manual in Roanoke Rapids. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Page:3 Permit: NCG140136 Owner- Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete Inspection Date: 06/13/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ■ 0 0 0 Comment: Discard records from the manual older than 5 years (2005 and older) Page: 4 c--Wkr�Lm's gi_ T Guaranteed Strength_ September 24, 2008 WEADY MIXED CO1*RETE COMPANY 506 W. Chestnut Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530 PO Box 2065, Goldsboro, NC 27533 Telephone 919-734-4886 Fax 919-736-4881 North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1629 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628 Re: Compliance Evaluation Permit NCG140136 Mr. Hayes, I have received your inspection report for the Roanoke Rapids Facility in Halifax County. In response to item 3, we will be making repairs to the damaged wall in which the truck wash is stored. As for the size of the secondary containment being large enough, I have contacted our admixture supplier about downsizing the storage tank sizes. We were already looking at possibly reworking this area in early 2009 to make it more efficient & practical. In response to item 4, I have contacted Dana Satterwhite in the Laboratory Certification branch to see what our options are on the pH testing within the 15 minute time frame. Dana was very helpful & made me aware of a couple of things we can do to correct this procedure. We will follow up on what is most feasible and efficient to ensure that we are meeting the proper guidelines. We will have this taken care of in a timely manner & I will keep you up to date on our progress. Respect fhlly,41'�-- V Bruce Creech Ready Mixed Concrete Company y M E'l I; II: OOT - 6 20 I U61R Rr,- iYFICE Member National Ready Mixed Concrete Association KPddy Mitch I `I 6 rJ1I,' keJ (ohGNef2. � Idol From: Bruce Creech [Bruce.Creech@rmcc.com] Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 2:52 PM To: mitch.hayes@ncmail.net Subject: 7/08 Stormwater evaluation Permit NCG140136 Roanoke Rapids Mr. Hayes, sorry for the delay in my response but I have been out due to a death in the family & have just received your inspection letter. I have begun to research the size of the containment in Roanoke Rapids. Repairs will be made to the secondary containment & if size is a problem that will also be addressed. As for the PH within 15 minutes, I will be in contact with Dana Satterwhite to find out what we need to do. I will follow up this email with a hard copy next week but I wasn't sure when my office received this letter & I felt I should let you know that these problems will be corrected ASAP! Thank You Bruce Creech Ready Mixed Concrete Rocky Mount,NC, 0 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Colcen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality September 03, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNED RECEIPT REQUESTED #7006 0810 0002 6049 6881 Mr. Bruce Creech, Division Manager Ready Mixed Concrete Company P.O. Box 2065 Goldsboro, NC 27530 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Ready Mixed Concrete Plant — Roanoke Rapids NPDES Stormwater Permit NCG140136 Halifax County Dear Mr. Creech: I conducted the stormwater compliance evaluation inspection on July 08, 2008. Mr. Robert Porter's cooperation and assistance with this inspection was appreciated. Please find attached with this letter the Basin Wide Information Management System (BIMS) checklist. Below is a list of findings and recommendations developed from the inspection. 1. The current permit was reissued 08/01/2004 and expires 07/31/2009. Please request permit renewal no later than 180 days prior to permit expiration to avoid enforcement action being taken. 2. According to conservation with Mr. Porter, all roller washwater is discharge to a wash pit. The concrete settles and solidifies, and then hauled away. The washwater is pumped to a previously used polyethylene tank that was previously used for chemical storage. The chemical label is still affixed to the container. This label must be removed and the container correctly labeled. Left over concrete is poured into blocks or used in the next batch. Stormwater at the back of the facility [lows toward the railroad into a culvert just before the railroad tracks. Sampling takes place at the point where water flows into the culvert. At the time of inspection, there was no discharge at outfall 001. There was no indication of any sediment runoff toward the culvert. 3. The secondary containment area for the admixture chemicals is damaged and needs to be repaired. The secondary containment area does not appear to be large enough to contain the contents of the largest tank plus water from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event (about 7" of rain in this area). The block wall is 1 Y2 blocks in height. Please ensure the secondary containment area is properly constructed to meet this and / or 40 CFR 264.175 requirements. 4. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) was reviewed. The SPPP is well written and meet all requirements and contained all necessary components. The plan is reviewed annually. Al] Chain c Custodies sheets were properly filled out. Qualitative and analytical monitoring was completed on of 06/05/2007 and 05/07/2008. Employee training was last conducted on 06/OS/2007. completed Microon Laboratories Inc. does all analyses. During the review of records it was noticed that /2 is analyzed at the lab and not in the ac field. The parameter pH is required to be measured within 15 minutes after sampling. If a person on your staff will be taking pH readings, that person is responsible for being North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791.4200 Customer Service Intemet: ww_w.ncwater ualit .or g 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX (919) 788.7I59 Customer service An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Pnoor Ready Mixed Concrete Company Page 2 field certified for pH. Please contact Dana Satterwhite in the Laboratory Certification branch at 919.733.3908 extension 243 for further information. Please respond within 15 days receipt of this letter to items 3 and 4. I would like to thank Robert Porter for his time and assistance with this inspection. If you have any questions about this letter or the inspection, please call me at 919.791.4261 or email at mitch.hayes@ncmail.net Sincerely, Mitch Hayes Cc: Central Files Environmental Specialist Stormwater Permitting Unit RRO files Mr. Robert Porter, Ready Mixed Concrete Company, 75 W. 13`h Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 a Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete -item 4 if liestricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits._ MR. BRUCE CREECH, DIVISON MANAGER READY MIXED CONCRETE COMPANY PO BOX 2065 GOLDSBORO NC 27530 3SEPTEMBER2008 SURFACE HAYES CEI NCG 1400136 READY MIXED CONCRETE HALIFAX CO. MAIL 9/4/08 7006 0810;0002,60 A. X Si9nat� �ea1�R(� Agent ❑ Addressee B. IF6ceived b�y�/(Printed �Na�prpe) C. Date of Delivery %G/c rJGZi� l �T D. Is delivery address different from Rem 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Service Type ❑ Certified Mall ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mall ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 81 1 PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG140136 Effective: 08/01/04 Expiration: 07/31/09 Owner: Ready Mixed Concrete SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete -Roanoke Rapids County: Halifax 75 W 13th St Region: Raleigh Roanoke Rapids NC 27870 Contact Person: Wayne Bracey Title: Phone:252-937-7280 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name Wayne Bracy Phone: 252-937-7280 On -site representative Robert Porter Phone: Related Permits: Inspection Date: 07/08/2008 Entry Time: 01:35 PM Exit Time: 02:30 PM Primary Inspector: Mitchell S Hayes Phone: 919-791-4200 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Stormwater Permit Inspection Type: Ready Mix Concrete Stormwater/Wastewater Discharge COC Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: ® Storm Water (See attachment summary) Postal m m(Domestic verage provided) � OFFICIAL• USE 0 Postage 3 Rl O CeNAed Fee C3 Retum Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Roeanerk Hare 9 E3 Restricted Delivery Fee ,R (Endorsement Required) Co O MR, I3RUCF CREECH, DIVISON MANAGER C READY M IXED CONCRETE COMPANY G PO BOX 2065 M1 GOLDSBORO NC 27530 .....------.__---- 3SEPTEMBER2008 SURFACE HAYES CEI NCG 1400136 READY MIXED CONCRETE .................... HALIFAX CO. MAIL 9/4/08 Page: 1 Permit: NCG140136 Owner - Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete Inspection Date: 07/08/2008 Inspection Type: Stormwater Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: According to conservation with Mr. Porter, all roller washwater is discharge to a wash pit. The concrete settles and solidifies, and then hauled away. The washwater is pumped to a previously used polyethylene tank that was previously used for chemical storage. Left over concrete is poured into blocks or used in the next batch. Stormwater at the back of the facility flows toward the railroad into a culvert just before the railroad tracks. Sampling takes place at the point where water flows into the culvert. At the time of inspection, there was no discharge at outfall 001. There was no indication of any sediment runoff toward the culvert. The secondary containment area for the admixture chemicals is damaged and needs to be repaired. The secondary containment area does not appear to be large enough to contain the contents of the largest tank plus water from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event (about 7" of rain in this area). The parameter pH is analyzed at the lab and not in the field. Field certification for pH will be required to measure pH within 15 minutes after sampling. Page:2 . . t Permit: NCG140136 Owner - Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete Inspection Date: 07/08/2008 Inspection Type: Stormwater Reason for Visit: Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? ®❑ Cl ❑ # Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ®❑ Cl ❑ # Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? m ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? m 0 ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? a ❑ ❑ # Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ®❑ ❑ Cl # Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ®❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The secondary containment area for the admixture chemicals is damaged and needs to be repaired. The secondary containment area does not appear to be large enough to contain the contents of the largest tank plus water from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event (about 7" of rain in this area). Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? in ❑ ❑ Comment: Conducted 05/07/2008 and 06/05/2007. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Conducted 05/07/2008 and 06/05/2007. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ®❑ ❑ ❑ # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ # If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ®❑ ❑ 0 Page: 3 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources August 12, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNED RECEIPT REQUESTED #7006 O81p Or 6049 6850 C kee JJh'��- Mr. eq eey Division Manager ZS Z 1 �3 1 7zi' Ready Mixed Concrete Co,�r pany -Bo7ri r-P 7'C 775,361 Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality 4551,r�F, 75o, 1 S 2,6F Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Ready Mixed Concrete Plant — Roanoke Rapids NPDES Stormwater Permit NCG140136 Halifax County Dear Mr. Bracey: I conducted the stormwater compliance evaluation inspection on July 08, 2008. Mr. Robert Porter's cooperation and assistance with this inspection was appreciated. Please find attached with this letter the Basin Wide Information Management System (BIMS) checklist. Below is a list of findings and recommendations developed from the inspection. 1. The current permit was reissued 08/01/2004 and expires 07/31/2009. Please request permit renewal no later than 180 days prior to permit expiration to avoid enforcement action being taken. 2. According to conservation with Mr. Porter, all roller washwater is discharge to a wash pit. The concrete settles and solidifies, and then hauled away. The washwater is pumped to a previously used polyethylene tank that was previously used for chemical storage. The chemical label is still affixed to the container. This label must be removed and the container correctly labeled. Left over concrete is poured into blocks or used in the next batch. Stormwater at the back of the facility flows toward the railroad into a culvert just before the railroad tracks. Sampling takes place at the point where water flows into the culvert. At the time of inspection, there was no discharge at outfall 001. There was no indication of any sediment runoff toward the culvert. 3. The secondary containment area for the admixture chemicals is damaged and needs to be repaired. The secondary containment area does not appear to be large enough to contain the contents of the largest tank plus water from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event (about 7" of rain in this area). The block wall is 1 %2 blocks in height. Please ensure the secondary containment area is properly constructed to meet this and / or 40 CFR 264.175 requirements. 9 The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) was reviewed. The SPPP is well written and meet all requirements and contained all necessary components. The plan is reviewed annually. All Chain of Custodies sheets were properly filled out. Qualitative and analytical monitoring was completed on 06/05/2007 and 05/07/2008. Employee training was last conducted on 06/05/2007. Microbac Laboratories Inc. does all analyses. During the review of records it was noticed that pH is analyzed at the lab and not in the field. The parameter pH is required to be measured within 15 minutes after sampling. If a person on your staff will be taking pH readings, that person is responsible for heino North Carolina Division of Water Quality Intemet wwwncwatero alitv�r, Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791.4200 Customer Service 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX (919) 788.7159 1-877.623.6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affnnative Action Employer- 50%Recyded110% Post Consumer Paper rPc"hCam Iina 0 aturn/Gi Ready Mixed Concrete Company Page 2 field certified for pH. Please contact Dana Satterwhite in the Laboratory Certification branch at 919.733.3908 extension 243 for further information. Please respond within 15 days receipt of this letter to items 3 and 4. I would like to thank Robert Porter for his time and assistance with this inspection. If you have any questions about this letter or the inspection, please call me at 919.791.4261 or email at mitch.hayes@ncmail.net Sincerely, Mitch Hayes Cc: Central Files Environmental Specialist Stormwater Permitting Unit RRO files Mr. Robert Porter, Ready Mixed Concrete Company, 75 W. 13`h Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Permit: NCG140136 SO& County: Halifax Region: Raleigh Compliance Inspection Report Effective: 08/01/04 Expiration: 07/31/09 Owner: Ready Mixed Concrete Effective: Expiration: Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete -Roanoke Rapids 75 W 13th St Contact Person: Wayne Bracey Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): 24 hour contact name On -site representative Related Permits: Roanoke Rapids NC 27870 Title: Phone:252-937-7280 Certification: Phone: Wayne Bracy Phone: 252-937-7280 Robert Porter Phone: Inspection Date: 07/08/2008 Entry Time: 01:35 PM Exit Time: 02:30 PM Primary Inspector: Mitchell S Hayes Phone: 919-791-4200 Secondary Inspector(s): �G Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Stormwater Permit Inspection Type: Ready Mix Concrete Stormwater/Wastewater Discharge COC Facility Status: ■ Compliant CI Not Compliant Question Areas: E Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCG140136 Owner • Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete Inspection Date: 07/08/2008 Inspection Type: Stormwater Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: According to conservation with Mr. Porter, all roller washwater is discharge to a wash pit. The concrete settles and solidifies, and then hauled away. The washwater is pumped to a previously used polyethylene tank that was previously used for chemical storage. Left over concrete is poured into blocks or used in the next batch. Stormwater at the back of the facility flows toward the railroad into a culvert just before the railroad tracks. Sampling takes place at the point where water flows into the culvert. At the time of inspection, there was no discharge at outfall 001. There was no indication of any sediment runoff toward the culvert. The secondary containment area for the admixture chemicals is damaged and needs to be repaired. The secondary containment area does not appear to be large enough to contain the contents of the largest tank plus water from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event (about 7 of rain in this area). The parameter pH is analyzed at the lab and not in the field. Field certification for pH will be required to measure pH within 15 minutes after sampling. Page: 2 Permit: NCG140136 Owner • Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete Inspection Date: 07/08/2008 Inspection Type: Stormwater Reason for Visit: Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ ❑ i] ❑ # Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The secondary containment area for the admixture chemicals is damaged and needs to be repaired. The secondary containment area does not appear to be large enough to contain the contents of the largest tank plus water from a 25-year, 24-hour storm event (about 7" of rain in this area). Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Conducted 05/07/2008 and 06/05/2007. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑ i] Comment: Conducted 05/07/2008 and 06/05/2007. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ■ i] # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ■ ❑ 110 Page:3 J - r� State of North Carolina .,e Department of Environment and Natural Resources Raleigh Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Division of ater-Q.ualiry October 10, 2002 Mr. Wayne Bracey Ready Mix Concrete, Inc P.O. Box 7637 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 NC®ENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 0a %,orY Subject: Notice of Violation Elements of Stormwater Permit Roanoke Rapids, NC Halifax County Dear Mr. Bracey: On October 7, 2002 Mr. Myrl Nisely of the Raleigh Regional office of Division of Water Quality met with Steve Dickens to make a compliance inspection of Ready Mix Concrete Plant in Roanoke Rapids. Mr. Dickens' help was greatly appreciated. verview This program shows generally good attention to the documentation requirements in the permit, but deficiencies in properly handling stormwater/process wastewater. The SPPP manual contained records that showed excellent program planning, inspections and monitoring, housekeeping and other details, thereby demonstrating that implementation of the program has begun. A few "tune-up" points for the SPPP manual are listed below. Regarding physical conditions at the plant, however, there is a need for engineered Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control a combination of process water plus a 6" rain in a 24 hours period (the definition of a 10 year storm in most of NC). Details The SPPP is very well done and contains forms for all the required elements. Most sections have data, but the following changes still are needed: 1. A checklist has been placed under the front cover of the manual as a reminder of when actions are needed. This helpful tool might as well be filled in as inspections are made, sampling done and so forth. For example, the 7/11/02 activities. Reminder —the Fall sampling and other semi-annual activities are now due (September — November). Ready Mix Concrete, October 7, 2002 p. 2 2. The page designating the corporate official responsibleforthe program needs to be filled in and signed. This is apparently Mr. Larry Spence. 3. There is a page in the back of the book that further lists the Regional Manager, the Division Manager, and the Plant Manager positions. Please fill in the details for these positions. It is recommended that this page, needed for section A(6), be placed immediately after the page discussed above. 4. Employee Training was the one "empty" section lacking documentation. For instance, the session held with Mr. Dickens on 7/11/02 appeared to be a training meeting, so should have been noted by his signature as well as that of the trainer. Please note — general awareness training is to be given annually to all employees, not just the Plant Manager. See the topics in Part II Section A(4) 5. The USGS map for Part II Section A (I.)(a) lacks some detail requested by the Division. Please prepare a USGS-type map "zoomed in" somewhat to show the facility's location in reference to transportation routes (as the present map does) and the route of all stormwater discharges all the way to the receiving water(s). Clearly identify the name of receiving stream(s). 6. The plant site map gives better than average detail, but please add lines showing the underground piping from the grates to the discharges. There are numerous arrows showing the directions of flow. Please designate the approximate areas being served -by the runoff arrows (Section A(1)(c). These areas will help provide estimates of total flow passing through a sample point during a sampling event (see footnote 4 under Table 3.). Add a map for the lot across the street from the office building. This is where most of the process activity is done, such as the discharge of unused concrete into blocks and the drum wash dump pond, yet this area is largely ignored in the SPPP. It was unclear where vehicle and equipment cleaning takes place. Before drafting this map, consider the comments in bold below. 8. A means of showing that an update of the SPPP was accomplished at least annually should be provided (and more often, if major changes are made at the plant). The Division does not see evidence that engineered measures have been taken to control stormwater from a 10 year storm. Physical changes needed at this plant are as follows: a. Secondary containment is needed for storage of admixture chemicals per Section A(2)(b). This must be addressed as soon as possible. b. pH control must be assured to meet the 6 to 9 units specified in the permit. Measurement of the water in the culvert just before the railroad track was 9.4 pH. Waters collected across the street for eventual discharge (if the area is redesigned to do so) must also meet the upper limit of 9 pH. c. The entire lot across the street shows potential for release of contaminated rainwater during a heavy storm. The holding areas are designed for temporary storage and evaporation of process water during a dry period, but appear inadequate for a big rain. There is evidence that flow has gone around the barriers 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Telephone (919)571-4700 FAX (919)571-471 '§ An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer pape n Ready Mix Concrete, October 7, 2002 p. 3 ==o into the storm drain. The drum washing facility and vehicle cleaning areas must be designed to provide sampling during a rain per Section C. Provide engineering structures for this part of the property to fully control/treat the stormwater. Please respond in writing to me within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Sincerely, "':�4A ) Kenneth Schuster, P.E. cc: NPDES Compliance Unit Halifax Co. Health Dept. Central Files 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Telephone (919)571-4700 FAX (919)571-471 4n Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer pape READY MIXED CONCRETE COMPANY 621 Old Mill Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 P.O. Box 7637 Telephone 252-937-7280 Rocky Mount, NC 27804-0637 Concrete Fax Guaranteed Strength NOV 1 ?.102 J � 0,r171._,R RA! EI�GN RcGIO.Y;I Mr. Kenneth Schuster, P. E. _._. Regional Supervisor Division of Water Quality 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 RE: Missing Elements of Stormwater Permit Permit No. 140136 Roanoke Rapids, NC Halifax County Mr. Schuster: In response to your letter dated October 10, 2002, of Mr. Myrl Nisely's compliance inspection of our Ready Mix Concrete Plant in Roanoke Rapids, the following is provided: 1) The checklist placed on the front cover of the manual is now annotated as to the date each required action was completed and will be changed year to year. 2) The page designating the corporate official responsible for the program has been filled in and signed. 3) The page that lists the Regional Manager, Division Manager, and the Plant Manager has been filled in and is filed as per your recommendation. 4) Employee training had been conducted and paperwork had been completed; however, it was not filed properly. This has been corrected and all parties have been made aware of the importance of proper filing. 5) In reference to getting a copy of an USGS map "zoomed in" as you requested, we are researching this with personnel in your staff, and everyone seems to be finding this unavailable. 6) The plant site map will be updated to show approximate areas being served by the runoff arrows and lines showing underground piping from the grates to discharge point as close as possible. 7) A map will be added for the lot across the street. Additionally, we have dug two (2) additional retention pits to maintain and prevent any possible run-off of processed water. 8) We will create a changes/update page to be included in the SPPP. To fulfill the requirements in bold print in your letter, the following has been initiated: a. All admixtures have been put in a secondary containment pit. b. To control the pH level of water leaving our property, we intend to dig a pit sufficient enough to retain processed water runoff, which will be recycled and used. c. In reference to the lot across the street, we intend to clean up current build-up, dig two additional pits which should be sufficient to capture any overflow, as well as, extending our current barrier to prevent runoff. Member National Ready Mixed Concrete Association If there are any questions as to our proposals above to eliminate the possibilities of runoff of processed water, please contact me at (252) 937-7280. Sincerely, Wa Bra Division Manager Ready Mixed Concrete Company -D37 I AO Ready Mix Concrete, October 7, 2002 p. 4 Follow-up Notes November 13, 2002 Wayne Bracey wrote a letter in response, received November 12, 2002 in which he slated intentions of digging some pits. I called him to point out the need for these to be engineered systems, taking into consideration 15A NCAC 2H.0219 and other guidelines. We also talked about how to prepare a zoomed in map. 1 committed to locating an internet site where USGS maps can be zoomed and printed as a starting point. I will convey that info to Larry Spence. 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Telephone (919)571.4700 FAX (919)571-471 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled110% post -consumer pape State of North ,Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Raleigh Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR William G. Ross, Jr., Secrets NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Water Quality November 15, 2002 Mr. Wayne Bracey Ready Mix Concrete, Inc P.O. Box 7637 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Subject: Follow-up Conversation Permit No. NCG 14013( Roanoke Rapids, NC Halifax County Dear Mr. Bracey: It was a pleasure talking with you on November 13 regarding your letter of response to my inspection at Roanoke Rapids. The Division of Water Quality is working with several of the larger readymix concrete companies to help establish what is needed to meet General Stormwaler Permit 140000. This letter is to document the topics we covered. The Roanoke Rapids stormwater manual (SP3) is quite well organized. Your letter indicates that the SP3 now contains the beginning of a growing body of data for the numerous areas covered by the permit — regular inspections, employee training, records of draining secondary containment and stormwater sampling results to name a few. These records are to be retained for five years, so on year six, the oldest can be discarded and so on into the future. Federal regulations provide that the public has the right to request a review the SP3 through the pennitting authority, if they so desire. The biggest problem we are finding is the lack of engineering design in older plants. Existing pits are often used, or new ones created, without much consideration for the design requirements scoped out in 15A NCAC 2H.1000. Contracting with a reputable engineering firm is required by 15A NCAC 2H.1008 0) to review the needs of a given site and provide appropriate planning and design. The high pH waters typical of your process are potentially bad not only for surface water, but for groundwater, as well. Pits are to have liners able to meet percolation of no more than 1 x 10` cm/sec, for example. There are limits on how close the bottom of a pit can be to the highest groundwater level. Your willingness to better plan actions to be taken "across the street" is appreciated. Ready Mix Concrete, October 7, 2002 p. 2 Our request for the USGS map for Part II Section A (1)(a) to be "zoomed in" can be met on the internet at various sites. Begin with a search for "topo maps". Secondary containment seemed to be needed for the large green tanks seen in these pictures. The blue drums also posed a release threat. I did not focus on the containment structure, so am pleased to learn that one exists and now holds all of the chemical containers. I look forward to continued contact with the Ready Mix Corporation as we work together to meet the intent of the stormwater permits. Sincerely, YUA4 Myrl A. Nisely Environmental Specialist cc: NPDES Compliance Unit Halifax Co. Health Dept. Central Files State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director July 26, 1999 1`d V40-M OVETaTow READY MIXED CONCRETE CO - ROANOKE RAPIDS P.O. BOX 7637 ROCKY MOUNT,. NC 27804-0637 Dear Permittee: 1� NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit Ready Mixed Concrete Co - Roanoke Rapids COC Number NCG140136 Halifax County In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG140000, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983. The following information is included with your permit package: * A copy of general stormwater permit NCG 140000 * A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) Certification Form. Completion of this form is required to certify that you have developed and implemented the SPPP as per the conditions of the permit. This form must be completed and returned to the Division within 30 days of receipt of this letter. DO NOT SEND the SPPP with the signed form. * Five copies of the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form * A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit which outlines changes in the permit, key requirements, and addresses frequently asked questions * A Certificate of Coverage Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. If you have any questions reoardine this permit package please contact Bill Mills of the Central Office Stormwater and General Permits Unit at (919) 733-5083, ext. 548 Sincerely, for Kerr T. Stevens cc: Central Files Stormwater and General permits Unit Files Raleigh Regional Office 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Oft STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG140000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG140136 STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, READY MIXED CONCRETE CO - ROANOKE RAPIDS is hereby authorized to operate a process wastewater treatment system, and is hereby authorized to discharge process wastewater and stormwater from a facility located at READY MIXED CONCRETE CO - ROANOKE RAPIDS I 1 W 13TH STREET ROANOKE RAPIDS HALIFAX COUNTY to receiving waters designated as Roanoke Riapids MSSS & Chockoyotte Creek in the Roanoke River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG140000 as attached. This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1999. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day July 26, 1999. for Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission / iI State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Mr. Tom Wilson Ready Mixed Concrete Company P. O. Box 27326 Raleigh, NC 27611 Dear Mr. Tom Wilson: Q�� IDFEE HNR March 31, 1995 Subject: General Permit No. NCG 140000 Ready Mixed Concrete Company COC NCG140136 Halifax County In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit received on December 15, 1994, we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated December 6, 1983. The stormwater permit you are receiving, NCG140000, does not permit wasting concrete, dumping excess concrete, directly into storm sewer outfalls or into waters of the state. Any facility which either dumps excess concrete or washes excess concrete into storm sewers or waters of the state will be operating in direct violation to both the terms of this permit and the North Carolina General Statutes. Such a discharge shall be considered an illegal discharge and may subject the owner to enforcement actions in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding. Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management may require modification or revocatior and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. - _r This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required. If you have any question concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Bill Mills at telephone number 919/733- 5083, extension 548. Sincerelyy,, &;N-lai Signed Py A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E. cc: Raleigh Regional Office Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10%postconsumer paper STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG140000 . CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG140136 STORMWATER DISCHARGES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Ac4 as amended, Ready Mixed Concrete Company is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and rinse waters from a facility located at III W. 13th Street Roanoke Rapids Halifax County to receiving waters designated as the City of Roanoke Rapids Storm Sewer System and Chockoyotte Creek in the Roanoke River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, I1I and IV of General Permit No. NCG140000 as attached. This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective March 31, 1995. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day March 31, 1995. A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Environmental Management By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission 0 ��Mos � �s Industrial Y Ponds 66 IRWIN rJ\\ m Ram II WG