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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG200447_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20110719- STORMWATER-DIVISION CODING SHEET- RESCISSIONS . PERMIT NO.. NCB c),D f y DOC TYPE . YCOMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL DATE OF RESCISSION ❑ "D7 YYYYMMDD NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director July 19, 2011 Gerald Matthews Asheville Metal Recycling - Asheville Metal Recycling 339 Lymon St Asheville, NC 28802 Dear Permittee: Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: Rescission of NPDES Stormwater Permit Certificate of Coverage Number NCG200447 Asheville Metal Recycling - Asheville Metal Recycling Buncombe County On 1/12/201 1, the Division of Water Quality received your request to rescind your coverage under Certificate of Coverage Number NCG200447. In accordance with your request, Certificate of Coverage Number NCG200447 is rescinded effective immediately. Operating a treatment facility, discharging wastewater or discharging specific types of stormwater to waters of the State without valid coverage under an NPDES permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day. It is the intention of DWQ that enforcement proceedings will occur for persons that have voluntarily relinquished permit coverage when, in fact, continuing permit coverage was necessary. If, in retrospect, you feel the site still requires permit coverage, you should notify this office immediately. Furthermore, if in the future you wish to again discharge to the State's surface waters, you must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit. If the facility is in the process of being sold, you will be performing a public service if you would inform the new or prospective owners of their potential need for NPDES permit coverage. If you have questions about this matter, please contact Brian Lowther at (919) 807-6368, or the Water Quality staff in our Asheville Regional Office at NPDES SW. cc: Asheville Regional Office Stormwater Permitting Unit DWQ Central Files - w/attachments Sincerely, for Coleen H. Sullins, Director ti Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office - please waive applicable fees. r� Wetlands and Stormwater Branch ' - 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 91 M07-64941 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 A((vmative Acton Employer - ^— E U JUL 21 2011 One 4 No -Qro na w�nr=rt c.� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor March 30, 2011 Gerald Mathews Asheville Metal Recycling 144 Caribou Road Asheville, NC 28803 Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director Subject: Rescission Request / No Exposure Certification NCG200447 Asheville Metal Recycling Buncombe County Dear Mr. Mathews: _ LFILE CC^Y Resources Dee Freeman Secretary The Division has received your request for rescission of the subject Industrial Stormwater permit for scrap metal industries. A site visit was conducted on March 8, 2011 in response to your request. Inspection of your facility identified one area of materials exposed to stormwater; otherwise, all industrial activity appears to occur under roof. Since the site visit, modifications seen to by Terisa Moore have provided the opportunity to receive a No Exposure Certification (NE). Upon issuance of the NE, rescission of permit NCG200447 will be possible. To receive approval of a No Exposure for your site, please complete the attached No Exposure Certification form and submit it as directed. Following approval of the NE, you are obligated to maintain no -exposure conditions at your facility. If conditions change such that your facility can no longer qualify for a NE, you are obligated to immediately obtain NPDES permit coverage for your stormwater discharge. Otherwise, the discharge becomes subject to enforcement as an un-permitted discharge. Your NE does not expire. In order to help assure that your facility stays in compliance with all of the conditions in the Certification, you must self -recertify your facility at least annually. Please see the attachments for information on self -recertification. Your conditional exclusion from permitting does not affect your facility's legal requirements to obtain environmental permits that may be required under other federal, state, or local regulations or ordinances. Location: 2090 U.S. Hghway 70, Swannanoa, Noah Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296.45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.nowaterquality.or9 'One Nortl Caeolina Natura!!b, An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Gerald Mathews March 30, 2011 Page 2 of 2 If you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at 828-296-4664, or at chuck.cranfordnncdenr. eov. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Enc. cc: Stormwater Permitting Unit/Ken Pickle, No -Exposure Files ARO Files S:\SWP\Buncombc\Stomwater\NCG20 Scrap MetahNCG200447_Asheville Metal Recycling\LTR_NE_03.28.1 Ldoc —�c M ca-m IAIC 41 i u Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan For Asheville Metal Recyclipg 339 Lyman Street Asheville, NC 28802 Industrial Storm Water Permit: NCG200447 n Mountain Environmental Project Number 8 AME01-1 P ffWOUNTAIN Environmental Services, Inc. J U N - 6 2008 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Asheville Metal Recycling 339 Lyman Street Asheville, NC 28802 APPLICABLE REGULATORY STATUTES & LAWS SECTION • CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA) — 33 USC 1251, 40 CFR PARTS 122, 124. • NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM — 33 USC 1342. • NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 143-215.1. • NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AND NATURAL RESOURCES — DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY — GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG200000 RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL GERALD MATTHEWS President EMBER LATRELLA Office Manager IMPLEMENTATION DATE: May 30, 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE MANAGEMENT APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION 1 PREAMBLE STATEMENT I 1.0 SITE PLAN 3 2.0 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 5 3.0 SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN 7 4.0 PREVENTION MAINTENANCE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM 11 5.0 EMPLOYEE TRAINING 12 6.0 RESPONSIBLE PARTY 12 7.0 FACILITY INSPECTIONS 13 8.0 STORM WATER DISCHARGE CHARACTERISTICS MONITORING 14 9.0 IMPLEMENTATION 15 I I MANAGEMENT APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION This Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) and the associated Best Management Practices (BMP's) are approved by the management of Asheville Metal Recycling, Asheville, NC and will be implemented as described herein. it is understood that in the event of an emergency event as described herein, the plan may be implemented at the discretion of the company President or his designated alternate. Signature: n� �X Date:-5LO0__ _ Name: Gerald Matthews Title: President Preamble Statement DATE: May 30, 2008 SUBJECT: SWP3 for Asheville Metal Recycling, Asheville, NC DSTATE REGULATORY STANDARD: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. BASIS The federal Clean Water Act (CWA) prohibits any person from discharging pollutants into a waterway from a point source unless a permit issued either by EPA or an authorized state agency authorizes the discharge. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program forms the cornerstone of the federal program. DEFINITIONS Storm water, defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(3) as "storm water runoff, snow melt, and surface runoff and drainage" which is associated with industrial activity must discharge through a point source. Point source discharge of storm water; defined in Part VI (Definitions) of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Division of Water Quality General Permit No. NCG200000 is "any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, turmel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which storm water is or may be discharged to waters of the state." Point source discharge may include storm water that flows off facility property, channels into a naturally occurring ditch (es), and issues into a surface water body. U , Ni C Storm water discharge, associated with industrial activity is defined by EPA, discharge from any conveyance that is used for collecting and conveying storm water and that is directly related to manufacturing, processing, or raw materials storage areas at an industrial plant. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3), as defined in NCDENR's General Permit No. NCG200000 is a comprehensive site -specific plan, which details measures and practices to reduce storm water pollution, and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site. PURPOSE AND PLAN MAINTENANCE The primary purpose of the SWP3 is to provide a step-by-step process for ensuring that pollutants do not enter storm water discharges originating from the Asheville Metal Recycling facility site in Asheville, NC. The SWP3 includes the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) — both non-structural and structural. As required under the NPDES General Permit, BMPs are designed to prevent or minimize storm water exposure to pollutants, and provide required degrees of sediment and erosion control. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The requirement that Asheville Metal Recycling - Asheville develop and implement a SWP3 is the most significant condition of compliance under the NCDENR Division of Water Quality General Permit for storm water point source discharges associated with scrap metal recycling facilities [standard industrial classification (SIC 5093]. The Asheville Metal Recycling, Asheville certification number under NCDENR's General Permit is NCG200447 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT As authorized by EPA under the NPDES program, NCDENR's Division of Water Quality administers and enforces the state's storm water discharge permit rules. Violations of NPDES General Permit provisions under the Clean Water Act (CWA) can bring administrative, civil, and criminal penalties punishable by fries up to $50,000 per day of violation and/or imprisonment for not more than 3 years. Under North Carolina law (NC General Statutes 143-215.6A), a daily civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of specific plan, which details measures and practices to reduce storm water pollution, and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site. 51 J 0 I I I Fj I �j I 0 LJ I I LJ 1 I I I P E p I r I I F I 1 FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION OWNER/OPERATOR INFORMATION Asheville Metal Recycling 339 Lyman Street Asheville, NC 28802 PERSON IN CHARGE OF FACILITY Gerald Matthews - President (828) 350-1002 work hours (828) 275-5009 cell / non -work hours EMERGENCY COORDINATOR Gerald Matthews — Environmental Coordinator (828) 350-1002 work hours (828) 275-5009 cell / non -work hours BACK-UP EMERGENCY COORDINATOR Ember Latrella — Office Manager (828) 350-1002 work hours (828) 216-1782 cell / non -work hours I I 1.0 SITE PLAN. 1.1 General Location and Map. Asheville Metal Recycling is located at 339 Lyman Street in the city of Asheville, North Carolina (Buncombe County). The surrounding area consists of industrial property and other commercial or public property. Surrounding facilities include an air handling equipment manufacturer, an automotive repair shop, a railroad roundhouse facility, a junk yard (indoor), and an insulation company. The nearest significant body of water or navigable waterway is the French Broad River, which runs northwest of the property line and is located across Lyman Street from the subject site. The French Broad River is a navigable waterway of Western North Carolina regulated under the authority of NCDENR's Division of Water Quality. Appendix I is a 7.5 minute series USGS Topographic map that depicts an aerial view of the facility in relation to transportation routes, surface waters, and other topographic features. The Buncombe County Land Records Information is located in Appendix VI. 1.2 Description of Critical Practices and Activities. The facility is engaged in the recycling of scrap metal. Processes conducted at the facility include receiving scrap materials and parts, material handling, segregation and storage. The facility receives scrap metal from the public during operations hours. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:OOam to 5:00 pm and on Saturdays 8:OOam to 2:OOpm and employs 6 people. The scrap items are sorted by metal type and placed in an appropriate area. All metal scrap is weighed as it comes into the facility. The segregation process includes identifying metal type and placing the metal in the appropriate container. The storage containers vary in kind and size (e.g. aluminum is placed in large enclosed trailers and other scrap is placed in cubic -yard boxes or may be stored in roll -off containers). This facility does not perform any disassembly, accept, or recycle any automotive fluids, or salvage any automotive parts for reuse. This facility does not accept automobiles for recycle which allows them to minimize their potential for adverse impact on the environment. The facility is comprised of an office, scales and a storage area: • The office is located in the southern portion of the property near the front entrance to the facility from Lyman Street beside the scales. • The remaining 2.98 acres is an elevated concrete surface used for metal segregation and storage. 1.3 Site Maps. Maps contained in Appendix II, Storm Water Drainage, depict the storm water drain systems for the Asheville Metal Recycling - Asheville facility. The Appendix III map identifies buildings and grounds, and structural (BMP's). The maps depict the location of all existing storm water collection structures, flow channels and directions, and discharge points to the environment (Outfalls 001 — 004). I 'J I I I U U I 0 H H U 0 I U n 1 I P Il 1 5 pI in I P L� 7 I I 1 1.3.1 Drainage system. The facility is located on a concrete surface with an engineered gradient that channels storm water runoff into one or more exterior storm water collection systems that discharge to the French Broad River. 1.3.2 Predicted Drainage Flow. As depicted in Appendices II and III, there are several man-made features at the facility for storm water collection and discharge. The property is graded and the perimeter is planted with grass, trees, and other landscaping to channel drainage into the storm water collection systems. In addition, gravel roads and employee parking and truck maneuvering areas are sloped to channel storm water and non -storm water discharge into one of the 5 outfalls serving the property. Arrows indicate predicted drainage flow. Outfall 001: Storm water runoff is collected from the building's east lawn, outside scrap storage pad, and lower parking lot and is channeled for discharge through Outfall 001 located in the southeast quadrant of the property. Outfall 001 discharges into the French Broad River which is located west of the facility. Discharge outfall is located @ Latitude 35' 34' 31.49" N and Longitude 82' 33' 58.42" W. • Outfall 002: Storm water runoff from the north east section of the open concrete material storage slab is collected and channeled for discharge to the French Broad River through Outfall 002. Discharge outfall is located @ Latitude 35' 34' 36.60" N and Longitude 82' 33' 57.76" W. • Outfall 003: Storm water runoff from the North end of the open concrete material storage slab is collected and channeled for discharge to the French Broad River through Outfall 003. Discharge outfall is located @ Latitude 35' 34' 38.65" N and Longitude 82' 33' 59.77" W. • Outfall 004: Storm water runoff from the northwest section of the open concrete material storage slab is collected and channeled for discharge to the French Broad River through Outfall 004. Discharge outfall is located @ Latitude 35' 34' 37.29" N and Longitude 82° 34' 00.77" W. • Outfall 005: Storm water runoff from west and central section of the open concrete material storage slab is collected and channeled for discharge to the French Broad River through Outfall 004. Discharge outfall is located @ Latitude 35' 34' 35.73" N and 82' 34' 00.66" W. 1.3.3 Potential Areas for Storm Water Contamination Scrap yard: Various parts which can not be salvaged are placed in containers or staged on the concrete surface prior to off -site shipment as scrap steel. Storm water from this I 0 area could be potentially contaminated by rusting steel and residual oil and grease that is remaining on the parts. These contaminants may contain iron oxides, solids, oil and grease. Parking lot: Employees and patrons park their vehicles in the gravel parking lot near the facility entrance. Storm water from this area can be potentially contaminated by leaking fluids from vehicles parked in this area. These contaminants may contain oil, grease, mineral oils, antifreeze and solids. 1.3.4 Spill Prevention Measures In an effort to minimize the potential contaminants and prevent negative storm water impacts the facility management has decided that they will not accept automobiles, tires or leaking batteries. The working and storage surface is on concrete with a privacy fence and a vegetative cover around the perimeter. This vegetative buffer will significantly reduce and remove potential storm water contaminants before having the opportunity to leave the property and be discharged into the waterway. The parking lot has a gravel surface as an effort to minimize storm water exposure to potential contaminants. 1.3.5 Risk Identification and Assessment: A risk identification and assessment has been made of potential pollutant sources existing at facility areas. Potential SW exposure is judged to be High (material often is delivered, handled, and/or stored outside and uncovered), Medium (material is stored outside but is in a container), or Low (material is used and/or stored inside). • Category 1 - Loading/unloading operations • Category 2 - Outdoor storage activities • Category 3 - Significant dust or particulate generating processing CAT Significant Potential Pollution Source Location Potential SW Exposure Past Significant Spill or Leak 1 Scrap metal parts Concrete staging area High None 2 Scrap metal parts Concrete staging area Med None 3 Parking area Parking lot Med None 2.0 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN I LI U I I LI u I I I 0 0 u 0 I 1 I I lfl I n r C I I r1 1 2.1 Feasibility Study: The Risk Identification and Assessment delineated in Section 1.35 suggests that the highest potential for storm water exposure to contaminants is during the loading/unloading operations on the concrete staging area. The best way for the facility to reduce this risk is to provide spill kits in the work area so that when fluids leak from parts, it will be cleaned up immediately and arrangements will be made for appropriate disposal. As of the date of this plan the facility has taken measures to minimize potential storm water exposure by implementing the following: • The scrap yard will be inspected weekly for spills and leaks. Any spills or leaks detected will be immediately cleaned with a dry absorbent material. • To prevent excessive rusting of metal, scrap materials will be shipped off -site within thirty days of entering the scrap yard. • Oil absorbent socks will be placed in the outfalls. • When feasible, scrap metal parts are segregated by type and stored in containers such as cubic yard boxes on pallets or roll off boxes. • The facility prohibits acceptance of automobiles. 2.2 Secondary Containment Schedule: Asheville Metal Recycling does not have bulk quantities of liquid materials that would be covered by Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority chemicals. The facility purchases 5 gallon containers of hydraulic oil and all types of oils are stored in their original containers in a storage trailer to provide secondary containment. This storage trailer is not directly connected to any storm water conveyance system. There would not be an opportunity for storm water to enter this enclosed storage area. This facility does not store one thousand three hundred twenty gallons or more of oil products and is exempt from the requirements for a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan. Where, in a 24 hour period, a release occurs containing a hazardous substance (e.g., oil, hazardous materials, copper and/or storm water runoff tainted with SARA Title III Section 313 water priority chemicals such as copper, chromium, lead, nickel, sulfuric acid, etc.) in the amount equal to or in excess of the reportable quantity (RQ) established under 40 CFR 117 or 40 CFR 302 for that hazardous substance, the following compliance actions must take place. In addition, NCDENR defines that a spill "...or any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment" must be reported within 24 hours" from the time of knowledge of the incident. 2.3 Best Management Practices (BMP) Summary: A combination of nonstructural and structural BMP's have been implemented to minimize the potential for pollutants to enter into the storm water draining from the Asheville Metal Recycling facility. Structural BMP's are the following: • Concrete pad for facility operations. • Gravel parking lot. • Perimeter vegetation surrounding property to prevent potential contaminant exposure and serve as a buffer to storm water outfall areas. I Non-structural BMP's are the following: • The scrap yard will be inspected weekly for spills and leaks. Any spills or leaks detected will be immediately cleaned with a dry absorbent material. • To prevent excessive rusting of metal, scrap materials will be shipped off -site within thirty days of entering the scrap yard. • Oil absorbent socks will be placed in the outfalls. • When feasible scrap metal parts are segregated by type and stored in containers such as cubic yard boxes on pallets or roll off boxes. • The facility prohibits acceptance of automobiles. 3.0 Spill Prevention and Response Plan: The Asheville Metal Recycling Facility has incorporated both structural and administrative ,controls to protect storm water from potential exposure to scrap yard related contaminants. These measures should remove an estimated eighty percent of potential storm water contaminants. The following constituents are associated with scrap yard operations: iron, manganese, cadmium, copper, nickel, lead, zinc, and chromium. e The facility's policy to prohibit acceptance of automobiles significantly reduces the potential exposure of storm water to these contaminants. 3.1 General Spill Response Procedures. • Response procedures during an on -site environmental emergency (including spill detection and control for the release of oil, oil -based material, hazardous and non- hazardous substance, or other potential pollutants) at the Asheville Metal Recycling facility are managed by the Emergency Coordinator. • Any spills of potential pollutants occurring at the facility shall be responded to immediately, and the incident shall be recorded. • Emergency response equipment necessary to contain spills, to prevent pollutants from entering the storm water drainage system, and to clean up the spill area is kept available for use at all times. 3.2 Spill Prevention and Controls. Procedures and controls intended to minimize the chance of pollutants entering the storm water drainage system include: • Care in loading/unloading containers at shipping/receiving loading area. • Availability and close proximity of spill stations and absorbent material to the loading areas where spills of exposed material could occur. • Enforcing BMP work procedures to include (1) not allowing outside storage of spillable materials, and (2) training employees to take extra care in loading trash or debris into the metal scrap containers, so as to prevent spillage. I j n r L L J' I I I 11 E LI IFI i 0 u I I • The facility provides employees with hands on training in spill prevention and response, good housekeeping, proper material handling, disposal and control of wastes. • Training of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team (SWPPT) personnel to identify spilled material, and hazards to human health and the environment posed by spills, to make prudent decisions, and to initiate correct response actions (e.g., emergency notifications, block spills from entering storm water drains and other point sources, etc.) 3.3 Response Requirements. All Asheville Metal Recycling personnel shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent noncompliance (e.g., process bypass, system changes, or other actions that could result in discharges of pollutants in violation of General Permit No. NCG200000 requirements, etc.) that may endanger public health or the environment. In general, actions upon discovering a noncompliance situation shall include: • Initial Notification. During work hours, immediately notify the Emergency Coordinator. At a minimum, be prepared to tell the Emergency Coordinator, or Back -Up Emergency Coordinator: o Your name, o Location and time of the spill or other noncompliance event o Material discharged to the environment (Give process, Container label, Substance, Color, Smell, etc.), and Approximate amount of the discharge (judge by container size - I gal. can, etc.) or by floor space covered (3 ft. diameter spill, an area of about one parking space, etc.). • Spill Control Actions. To prevent migration, the discharge source shall be determined, leakage contained and/or stopped, and additional discharge controlled. In no instance should any person, including SWPPT members, attempt to stop or contain discharged material without proper training, equipment, or backup personnel. Specific discharge control actions include: o Response personnel shall initially use granular floor absorbent, mats, pads, socks, and equipment from the nearest spill control station or kits to contain the spill and, if necessary, channel any liquid flow away from drains, or other external routes to soil or surface water. o For any discharge occurring, response personnel shall take immediate measures to block discharged material from reaching storm water drains. 1 I o Additional equipment and absorbent material shall be brought to the area and shall be used as needed for discharge containment and clean up. • Emergency Coordinator Action. The Emergency Coordinator (or, in his absence, a designated alternate) will determine if reporting a spill to outside agencies is required. Where, in a 24 hour period, a release occurs containing a hazardous substance (e.g., oil, hazardous materials, copper and/or storm water runoff tainted with SARA Title III Section 313 water priority chemicals such as copper, chromium, lead, nickel, sulfuric acid, etc.) in the amount equal to or in excess of the reportable quantity (RQ) established under 40 CFR 117 or 40 CFR 302 for that hazardous substance, the following compliance actions must take place. In addition, NCDENR defines that a spill "...or any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment" must be reported within 24 hours" from the time of knowledge of the incident. Step 1: Report the potential water pollution incident to the 24-hour NCDENR Emergency Spill Response Hotline at 1-800-858-0368 and the EPA 24-hour National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802. Make the initial report and provide more information in follow-up calls if necessary. Step 2: A written submission must be provided to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Storm Water and General Permits Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (Phone: 919-733-5083, Fax: 919- 733-0719) within 5 days of knowledge of the potential pollution discharge event, the written submission shall contain the following information: o A description of the noncompliance incident and its causes, o The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, o If the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time when compliance is expected, and o Steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance event. Step 3: Within 14 calendar days of knowledge of the release, a written report of the incident must be submitted to EPA Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303-3104. The report must describe the following elements: o The release (type and amount of material released), o Date release occurred, o Circumstances leading to the release, and o Steps and measures taken to prevent the reoccurrence of the release and to improve response if appropriate. Step 4: Within 14 calendar days of knowledge of the release, the SWP3 shall be reviewed to identify measures to prevent reoccurrence and to improve I I I I I I I C' I I I U I I U 0 I I I I I I E F 'II HI r I I II, I I response to such releases. The SWP3 is to be modified where appropriate. Section 4.4 (Spills and Leaks) of the SWP3 will be updated to include listing of the release event. 3.4 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Team (SWPPT). The SWPPT is headed by the Environmental Coordinator. Administrative responsibilities of the SWPPT are to assist the Emergency Coordinator to develop, implement, and maintain proficiency in the Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP) segment of the overall SWP3. Operational responsibilities of the SWPPT include taking action to ensure (through a program of training, and periodic facility inspections) that methods are being taken to minimize the risk of storm water pollution and responding to incidental spills or leaks that could infiltrate the facility's storm water system. The members of the team and their primary responsibilities are tabulated below: Name Contact Information Responsibilities Gerald Mattews 350-1002 work • Emergency Coordinator Environmental Coordinator cell . SWPPT Leader Ember Latrella 350-1002 work • Back -Up Emerg Coord Back-up Coordinator cell . Alternate SWPPT Leader 350-1002 work • SWPPT Member Amber Garrett 350-1002 work • SWPPT Member Denny Luther 350-1002 work . SWPPT Member Gary Luther 3.5 SWPPT Methodology. The SWPPT will train, prepare and, during a spill incident, work to prevent and eliminate all forms of pollution, especially those that could infiltrate the facility's storm water collection system. 3.6 Additional Response and Reporting. Spills or leaks involving oil or oily substances defined and regulated by 40 CFR Part 112.2 may require additional emergency response, contact/notification, and spill reporting (e.g., local, state and federal agencies, etc.) 3.7 Duties of the SWPPT Leader. With respect to the SWP3, specific duties of the SWPPT Leader include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: • Maintain overall responsibility for the SWP3. • Coordinate program requirements with employees to develop, implement and enforce appropriate storm water pollution prevention procedures and Best Management Practices (BMPs). 1 j • Assist team members to develop practices, precautions, and procedures to minimize risk of release of polluting substances into storm water point sources, channels and ditches, and/or outfalls. • Perform or supervise periodic (at least monthly) and post -heavy rainfall inspections in and around the facility, including visual inspections of all storm water point sources and outfalls on the property. Take or supervise action to clear debris that clog or have the potential to clog point sources, channels and ditches, and/or outfalls. • Train members of the SWPPT to conduct visual inspections and monthly preventive maintenance inspections, as required, to ensure policies and BMPs remain valid as designated in the SWP3. • Ensure that appropriate training has been provided to all employees involved in SWP3 procedures and responsibilities as designated in the SWP3. • Maintain current knowledge concerning the regulatory compliance and legal requirements governing this SWP3. • Ensure that a signed copy of the SWP3 is available at the facility for review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NCDENR Division of Water Quality, or other regulatory officials if requested. 4.0 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM. 4.1 Good Housekeeping. Good housekeeping practices will be the riP marX method used at the facility to minimize the potential for pollutants to enter storm water discharge from the site. The areas assessed to be most at risk for pollution of storm water will be monitored at a minimum weekly. Corrective action will be promptly taken for any problems identified. Shift lead persons have the responsibility to keep the areas clean and report any spills or discharges that may occur. Frequent area walk-through inspections (at least weekly) will be performed to ensure the facility is in compliance with housekeeping directives. 4.2 Preventive Maintenance. Asheville Metal Recycling is required under Section 4 of the NCDENR General Permit No. NCG200000 to "...at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control... which are installed or used... to achieve compliance with the conditions of this general permit'. Facility employees will complete monthly inspections to identify those areas that may require maintenance, repairs or modifications in order to eliminate or minimize the contribution of pollutants to storm water discharge from the site. On a monthly basis, all equipment whose operation may affect the quality of storm water discharged from the site will be inspected. Inspection items which may require that corrective action be taken may include, but not limited to, the following: • Parking lots >> clear of motor oil puddles; storm drains free of debris I J I U i J I I I 1 r J H I I 1 r F1 I I I I [1 I l i I I 1 • Storm water piping, drain connections, gullies/ditches, and storm grates >> properly connected and in good repair; adequate flow gradient; free of debris/flow not blocked; rip -rap stone or other erosion control material properly positioned. • Storage semi -trailers >> material inside is dry/no liquid leaks from stored material inside trailers • Employees identifying equipment or areas requiring corrective action will notify the Emergency Coordinator and, as feasible, will take immediate action to safeguard the environment. All corrective action, whether preventive or urgent in nature, will be documented. 4.3 Sediment and Erosion Control. Structural or vegetation stabilization measures used to limit erosion and control sediment loss from storm water runoff includes the following: • Typical building surfaces ( concrete, or gravel) or natural groundcover (grass, trees, shrubs, etc.) surround the facility. • The grounds are graded to provide adequate channeling of storm water runoff into the drainage system. 5.0 EMPLOYEE TRAINING. 5.1 Training for SWPPT and Others. Once every 12 months, all members of the SWPPT shall receive initial or refresher training regarding the components, goals, and procedures of the SWP3. The training will augment instruction SWPPT members may receive specific to oil or oily substance spill response. 5.2 Training Program Responsibility. The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for developing, scheduling, implementing and coordinating the SWP3 training program. The Emergency Coordinator will determine the appropriate level of training required for SWPPT members and other personnel as applicable. 5.3 Training Topics. Classroom training will be augmented by hands-on drills, and Rshall include critiques of team performance. Training will be documented and records I� kept. Training will address, but will not be limited to, the following topics. • SWP3 goals and objectives • Good housekeeping procedures • Equipment preventive maintenance activities and erosion control aspects • Spill prevention, response, and cleanup procedures • Material handling and storage procedures • Site inspection requirements • Record keeping and reporting requirements • Other topics pertaining to storm water management and pollution prevention. I 6.0 RESPONSIBLE PARTY. As the facility's Emergency Coordinator, Gerald Matthews is designated the primary "Responsible Person" . As the Back-up Emergency Coordinator, the Office Manager also is designated a "responsible Person" by the Owner/Operator. As required in the General Permit NCG200000 a "Responsible Person" shall be on site at all times during facility operations that have the potential to contaminate storm water runoff through spills or exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The Environmental Coordinator has full authority to make necessary decisions to ensure success of the program, and is authorized to halt any operation of the company where there is danger of pollutants entering storm water discharges and/or actions which are in direct violation of the facility's permit. 7.0 PLAN AMENDMENT AND REVIEW. The SWP3 shall be amended as necessary to improve BMPs already in place, and whenever there is a change in facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance that has a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. In accordance with General Permit No. NCG200000, the SWP3 shall be reviewed and updated by the Emergency Coordinator annually. The Emergency Coordinator is the sole person authorized to amend the plan. SWP3 reviews and amendments shall be documented. 8.0 FACILITY INSPECTIONS 8.1 Ongoing Inspection Program. A comprehensive facility inspection program of storm water pollution control structures and practices forms a critical line of defense between compliance and noncompliance with the NCDENR General Permit No. NCG200000. Asheville Metal Recycling will conduct and record facility inspections on a weekly and monthly basis, as delineated below. 8.2 Weekly. The Emergency Coordinator/SWPPT Leader shall be responsible for assigning and training designated employees to perform weekly (daily if feasible) housekeeping inspections of the areas listed in Section 1.35 of the SWP3 (Risk Identification and Assessment) where materials containing oil and grease, and other environmentally harmful materials are handled and/or stored. If scrap metal, water or other liquids are found in any of these areas, the employee shall take prompt and appropriate action to avoid a noncompliance or potential pollution incident by cleaning up the area(s). • Loading/unloading areas • Metal parts and scrap in storage/collection areas • Oils and lubricants inside storage areas. 8.3 Monthly. The Emergency Coordinator/SWPPT Leader shall be responsible for assigning and training SWPPT members to conduct monthly visual inspections. Monthly visual inspections of the facility, including a survey of preventive maintenance equipment and outfalls and all storm water point sources and outfalls, will be scheduled, conducted and recorded. The purpose of the inspection is to identify key equipment and areas that I J A 0 J I d- I I I I 1-1 I I I I n n Lrl I I R 1 L� L l P u I have the potential for contributing to the pollution of storm water runoff. Inspections will include the following: • Verify that adequate supplies of spill control materials and equipment are maintained and readily available for use. • Verify that measures and controls (BMPs) are being followed and are effective. • Make provisions for addressing identified deficiencies to ensure that corrective actions can be tracked. • Be recorded and retained for a minimum of 2 years. If during the monthly survey the inspector identifies a need or deficiency in any area of the facility that has the potential for increasing the risk of pollutants being released to storm water runoff, the employee will take immediate and appropriate action and/or notify the Emergency Coordinator. 9.0 STORM WATER DISCHARGE CHARACTERISTIC MONITORING 9.1 Storm Water Discharge Monitoring. By virtue of the possibility of runoff coming in contact with oil, other lubricants, and grease, the facility is required to monitor storm water discharge. This requirement is outlined in the NCDENR General Permit No. NCG200000.The facility is required to monitor storm water discharge annually for analytical discharge parameters and semi-annually for qualitative (visual) discharge characteristics. 9.2 Representative Sampling and Storm Event: As required by NCDENR in the General Permit No. NCG200000, samples collected and measurements taken "...shall be characteristic of the volume and nature of the permitted (storm water) discharge". In addition, NCDENR requires that analytical sampling "...shall be performed during a representative storm event', defined as a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at least 72 hours in which no storm event measuring greater that 0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation. For example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge at an outfall and then stops raining, a sample maybe collected if rain producing a discharge begins again within the next 10 hours. In addition, the following representative sampling requirements shall be followed: • All samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, water body, or substance. • Monitoring points once implemented (outfalls, as delineated in the SWP3, shall not be changed without notifying NCDENR Division of Water Quality. • At a minimum, the following information shall be recorded for each measurement, sample, or observation ("sampling activities") performed: o Date, location, and time of sampling LJ H o Name/title of individuals conducting sampling activities o Date sampling performed o Name/title of individuals performing analysis/results of sampling o Analytical techniques or methods used o Results of each analysis. 9.3 Analytical Monitoring Requirements. As specified Section B of the general permit, analytical monitoring of storm water discharges shall be performed as specified in the following table: Discharge Characteristics/Analyses Units Limits Measurement Fre uenc Sample Type Sample Location Chemical Oxygen Demand m <100.0 m I Annually Grab* SDO# Total Cadmium Mg/1 <0.0152 m I Annually Grab* SDO# Total Lead m I 0.033 m I Annually Grab* SDO# Total Suspended Solids (TSS) m I <100.0 m I Annual] Grab* SDO# Total Rainfall inches NA Annually Rain Gauge Event Duration minutes NA I Annually Total Flow MG NA I Annually SDO Notes * Grab Sample is an individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge. # SDO = storm water discharge outfall (outfalls 001-004). For each sampled representative storm event the total rainfall, storm duration, and total flow must be recorded. Total flow shall be either: (1) measured continuously, (2) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the amount of built - upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (3) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the storm event. Analytical, or quantitative, monitoring records, including laboratory reports and analytical instrument calibration data, shall be maintained at the facility for a period of 5 years from the date of the sample. All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm event. 9.3.1 Laboratory Certification. A North Carolina certified lab must be used to perform analytical monitoring. Laboratory test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission regulations published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and 40 CFR 136. 9.4 Qualitative Monitoring Requirements. The purpose of qualitative monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of the SWP3 and to assess new sources of storm water pollution. No analytical tests are required. As specified in the general permit, qualitative monitoring "...requires a visual inspection of each storm water outfall regardless of representative outfall status". I fit I, J 1� I E 1 I U I ICI I II I u I 1 I 1 I i Documentation of the qualitative (visual) monitoring associated with the initial analytical monitoring event shall be included with the analytical monitoring submittal for the first year of coverage under the permit. Analytical results from sampling during the final year of coverage under the permit shall be submitted as part of the facility's permit renewal application. The NC DENR DWQ SDO Qualitative Monitoring Report standard form is in Appendix IV and the analytical form titled SDO Monitoring Report is Appendix V. Discharge Characteristics Frequency Monitoring Location Color Semi-annual SDO Odor Semi-annual SDO Clarity Semi-annual SDO Floating Solids Semi-annual SDO Suspended Solids Semi-annual SDO Foam Semi-annual SDO Oil Sheen Semi-annual SDO Other obvious indicators of storm water pollution Semi-annual SDO 9.4.1 First Monitoring Event. Although the first qualitative monitoring event under the permit must coincide with the initial analytical monitoring event (regardless of the season), qualitative monitoring does not need to be performed during a representative storm event as defined in Section 9.1.1 of the SWP3. All other qualitative monitoring 0 shall be conducted twice per year, once in the spring (April - June) and once in the fall (September — November). 7r�. II I I r, I I 9.4.2 Semi -Annual Monitoring Requirements. Qualitative (visual) monitoring storm water discharges shall be conducted once in the Spring (April -June) and once in the Fall (September -November). 10.0 Onsite Vehicle Maintenance: Asheville Metal Recycling does not accept vehicles and contracts with an outside vendor for the maintenance of the facilities equipment. The facility doe not have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month when averaged over the calendar year. For these reasons Asheville Metal Recycling should be exempt from the General Permit No. NCG200000 Section D Onsite Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Requirements. 1 n 1.1 �I C C I 5 I 0 0 0 Fl C C C 0 0 0 0 0 J I I I 111 0 0 0 I I 0 I I I 1-1 I I 1 I 1 I E E u P 0 I I ASHEVILLE QUADRANGLE NORTH CAROLINA-BUNCOMBE CO. 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) 192-SE SCALE 1:24000 7 0 1 MILE 1000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 FEET 1 .5 0 1 KILOMETER i MN GN o•ss 4 �A• 16 MILS SO MILS UTM GRID AND 1991 MAGNETIC NORTH DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET ASHEVILLE, N. C. 35082-E5•TF•024 1981 PHOTOREVISED 1991 DMA 4455 11 SE -SERIES V842 r'u ILL I IT KE1:7UCK'i ..VA tENNESSd,,A C QUADRANGLE LOCATION Figure 1 Site Vicinity Map MOUNTAIN Asheville Metal Recycling- 339 Lyman Street Environmental Services, Inc. Asheville, NC 1 r F I c I Fj a 0 n F1 c F I 0 u c D D r 0 I I I 0 0 I 0 0 'J J J 1 r 3 2 c NOTES BMP=STRUCTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES 1, GRAVEL 2, CONCRETE 3, VEGETATI❑N OUNTAIN EnWronmemal Croup is.o wro.n o....., r C 28n8 B.Bouer at D.Williams SCALE 1^=15' n Is ® STORM DRAIN TES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES APPENDIX 1 Site Map ASHEVILLE METAL AND REC Asheville, North Carolina �aR �. ah 8—AME01-1P MAY 16, 2008 ¢-w uap..a.g IN rl Fill C C 0 I 0 I 5 0 FI I C I G A 0 0 0 l ;11 I I I 0 I J r I 0 0 I D Ej NOTES BMP=STRUCTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES 1, GRAVEL 2, CONCRETE 3, VEGETATI❑N AAOUNTAIN Environmental Group 1YO NVDr-- nbn. NC 20116 B.Bauer W. D.Williams SCALE 1"=15' ® STORM DRAIN TES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES APPENDIX 1 Site Map ASHEVILLE METAL AND REC Asheville, North Carolina 8—AME01-1P I MAY 16, 2008 Yap..E.q N = o o ® ® ® ® ® ® o ® m � �1 C C 5 0 0 0 0 19 Cl C I G I 0 11 F,I�j G' I J i I I 0 I 0 I I I II r u I Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) Qualitative Monitoring Report Permit No.: N/C/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ or Certificate of Coverage No.: N/C/G/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Facility Name: County: Phone No. Inspector: Date of Inspection: By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge: (Signature of Permittee or Designee) 1. Outfall Description Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.) Receiving Stream: Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage 2. Color Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint (light, medium, dark) as descriptors: 3. Odor Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil, weak chlorine odor, etc.) 4. Clarity Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge where l is clear and 10 is very cloudy: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IO Page I SWU-242-020705 5. Floating Solids Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stonnwater discharge where I is no solids and 10 is the surface covered with floating solids: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6. Suspended Solids Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stonnwater discharge where I is no solids and 10 is extremely muddy: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7. Foam Is there any foam in the stornwater discharge? Yes No 8. Oil Sheen Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No 9. Deposition at Outfall Is there deposition of material (sediment, etc.) at or immediately below the outfalf? 10. Erosion at Outfall Is there erosion at or immediately below the outfall? Yes No It. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution List and describe Yes No Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, deposition or erosion may be indicative of conditions that warrant further investigation and corrective action. Page 2 swu-242-020705 n C I C I� n n ,r 'D u 0 I 1 1 1 1 � � � o ® n = ® ® � ® ® " " an M M ® ON Permit Number: NC Certificate of Coverage Number: NCG- FACILITY NAME PERSON COLLECTING SAMPLE(S) CERTIFIED LABORATORY(S) Part A: Specific Monitoring Requirements or STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALL (SDO) MONITORING REPORT SAMPLES COLLECTED DURING CALENDAR YEAR: (This monitoring report shall be received by the Division no later than 30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory.) COUNTY PHONE NO. (SIGNATURE OF PERMITTEE OR DESIGNEE) By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate complete to the best of my knowledge. Outfall No. Date Sample Collected 50050 Total Flow mo/dd/ •r MG Does this facility perform Vehicle Maintenance Activities using more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month? _yes no (if yes, complete Part B) Outfa6 No. " Date Sample Collected 50050 00556 00530 00400 Total Flow Oil and _ Grease Total Suspended Solids pH New Motor Oil Usage ' mo/dd/ r MG m l - m l unit gallmo Form SWU-246-051100 Page I of 2 � � rya STORM EVENT CtULRACTERISTICS: Date Total Event Precipitation (inches): Event Duration (hours): (if more than one storm event was sampled) Date Total Event Precipitation (inches): Event Duration (hours): Mail Original and one copy to: Division of Water Quality Attn: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 "1 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." (Signature of Permittee) (Date) Form SWU-246-051100 Page 2 of 2 I I I n I I I I I I I L' PI I C I1 !I iJ I1 �l� L I I I I L 1 i 1 1 1 i 1 1 I 1 I r D IF F 'I J I PI ij 0 I 0 I I N Buncombe County, North Carolina This map has been developed for use by the tax assessment process, and is not of survey quality. This property map is not a survey and should NOT be used as a survey. 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Grid is based on the North Carolina State Plane Coordinate System North 1927 North American datum One Parcel Selected Township: 04 Pin Number : 9638- 16 -93- 6653 Owner: BD90 LLC Account: 008229685 Situs Address: 339 LYMAN ST Acreage: 2.98 O 1 Deed Date: 04 / 22 / 200E Deed Book\Page: 4553 /1519 Plat Book\Page: 0056 / 0106 Tax Value: $0 Total Market Value: $0 Total Appraised Value: $0