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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0084662_Renewal (Application)_20200304 ----,%:\ ROY COOPER ,; 1 Governor 1 ;{: 1 MICHAEL S.REGAN . 4° pop « Secretary �`�""" "� S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality March 05, 2020 Textron, Inc. Attn: Gregory L. Simpson, Site Director 40 Westminster St Providence, RI 02903 Subject: Permit Renewal Application No. NC0084662 Textron remediation site Gaston County Dear Applicant: The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges the March 4, 2020 receipt of your permit renewal application and supporting documentation. Your application will be assigned to a permit writer within the Section's NPDES WW permitting branch. Per G.S. 150B-3 your current permit does not expire until permit decision on the application is made. Continuation of the current permit is contingent on timely and sufficient application for renewal of the current permit. The permit writer will contact you if additional information is required to complete your permit renewal. Please respond in a timely manner to requests for additional information necessary to allow a complete review of the application and renewal of the permit. Information regarding the status of your renewal application can be found online using the Department of Environmental Quality's Environmental Application Tracker at: https://deq.nc.gov/permits-regulations/permit-guidance/environmental-application-tracker If you have any additional questions about the permit, please contact the primary reviewer of the application using the links available within the Application Tracker. Sincerely ,,,=Xtiov 211Va Wren Thedford Administrative Assistant Water Quality Permitting Section cc: Nick Shore-AECOM ec: WQPS Laserfiche File w/application p =a.� North Caro.ra Department of Etyma Qcatty I Divsi,n of Water Resources =OM AECOM 919.461.1100 tel 1600 Perimeter Park Drive,Suite 400 919.461.1415 fax Morrisville,North Carolina 27560 February 26, 2020 ReCeNE MAR 0 3 1°n Wren Thedford NCOEQIDWRINPDES NC DENR/DWR/ NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Subject: Request for Renewal of NPDES Permit NC0084662 Former Homelite/Former John Deere Facility Waste Water Treatment Plant(Groundwater Remediation) Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina Dear Ms. Thedford, On behalf of Textron, Inc. (Textron), AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. (AECOM) is requesting renewal of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES Permit) NC0084662 for the groundwater treatment system located at the former Homelite/former John Deere Consumer Products facility in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina. Textron relocated the NPDES outfall as specified in the Request for Minor Permit Modification submitted to NPDES Complex Permitting Unit on June 6, 2014. As specified in this letter, and approved by e-mail on June 9, 2014, the outfall was moved to a new location approximately 50 feet downstream of the previous NPDES outfall. The outfall relocation was completed during the week of June 15, 2015. The current NPDES outfall location is shown on the attached Figure 1, and the former and current outfall locations are shown on the attached Figure 2. No solids or sludges are generated by the treatment process. Therefore, no special handling or disposal of generated solids/sludges is required. Attached is the electronic signature agreement including the delegation of signature authority dated May 23, 2019 and July 12, 2019, respectively. Textron has delegated signature authority for NPDES correspondence to the AECOM Project Managers (Nick Shore and Erin Stewart). Also attached are the required application and documentation necessary for renewal of the permit. If you have any questions regarding this application for renewal please contact either Nick Shore (919)461-1485 or Erin Stewart (919)431.1323. AECO M 2 Yours sincerely, AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. 7 OtAkk-Steocult- Nick Shore, P.G. Erin Stewart, P.G. Project Geologist Project Manager cc: Gregory L. Simpson—Textron, Inc. NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - GW For discharges associated with groundwater treatment facilities. Mail the complete application to: NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit Number NC0084662 If you are completing this form in computer use the TAB key or the up — down arrows to move from one field to the next. To check the boxes, click your mouse on top of the box. Otherwise,please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name Textron, Inc. (Attention: Gregory L. Simpson) Facility Name Former Homelite/Former John Deere Wastewater Treatment Plant for Groundwater Remediation Mailing Address 40 Westminster Street City Providence State / Zip Code Rhode Island 02903 Telephone Number (401) 457-2635 Fax Number (401) 457-6028 e-mail Address gsimpson@Textron.com 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same as above ❑ Street Address or State Road 3800 Little Mountain Road City Gastonia State / Zip Code North Carolina 28056 County Gaston 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name AECOM Technical Services of North Carolina, Inc. (Erin Stewart) Mailing Address 1600 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 400 City Morrisville State / Zip Code North Carolina 27560 Telephone Number (919) 461-1100 (Main) (919) 461-1323 Fax Number (919) 461-1415 4. Ownership Status: Federal ❑ State ❑ Private ® Public ❑ Page 1 of 3 C-GW 6/17 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - GW For discharges associated with groundwater treatment facilities. 5. Products recovered: Gasoline ❑ Diesel fuel ❑ Solvents ® Other 6. Number of separate discharge points: 1 Outfall Identification number(s) 001 7. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ® Intermittent ❑ If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs: Duration: 8. Treatment System Design flow 0.1 MGD 9. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including latitude and longitude): Unnamed tributary of Crowders Creek: Latitude 35.212389° N; Longitude 81.192556°W. See Figures 1 and 2 for outfall location. 10. Please list all additives to the treatment system, including chemicals or nutrients, that have the potential to be discharged. No additives. 11. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one) Yes ❑ No El 12. Additional Information All applicants (including renewals): ➢ A USGS topographical map (or copy of the relevant portion) which shows all outfalls ➢ A summary of the most recent analytical results (effluent data, if available) containing the maximum values for each chemical detected NEW Applicants only: ➢ Engineering Alternative Analysis ➢ Description of remediation treatment system components, capacities, and removal efficiency for detected compounds. ➢ If the treatment system will discharge to a storm sewer, written approval from the municipality responsible for the sewer. ➢ A list of any chemicals found in detectable amounts at the site, with the maximum observed concentration reported for each chemical (the most recent sample must be collected less than one year prior to the date of this application) ➢ For petroleum-contaminated sites-Analyses for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) should be performed. Analyses for any fuel additives likely to be present at the site and for phenol and lead should also be performed. ➢ For sites contaminated with solvents or other contaminants - EPA Method 624/625 analysis should be performed. Page 2 of 3 C-GW 6/17 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - GW For discharges associated with groundwater treatment facilities. 13. Applicant Certification I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. Gregory L. Simpson Director, Site Remediation Printed name of Person Signing Title Z ZC2f7 Sign re of Applicant Date • Nort C olina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) Page 3 of 3 C-GW 6/17 N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Electronic Signature Agreement Federal regulations require that electronic documents must have valid electronic signatures if Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires handwritten signatures on the paper documents they replace. Valid electronic signature refers to an electronic signature on an electronic document that has been created with an electronic signature credential. This Electronic Signature Agreement,when finalized and approved, will allow the individuals with electronic signature credentials to sign electronically a variety of required permit documents in lieu of the submittal of signed paper copies. The submittal of Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMR) will be available once your electronic signature credentials are in place. Some agreements for document submittals or acceptance, as noted in the Agreement Conditions (Section B.), are not currently available electronically but are included here to have the agreements in place and to avoid the need to complete future submittal of agreement forms when these systems are initiated. A. Owner/ Organization Information Owner/Organization Name: Textron, Inc., Attn: Greg Simpson—Director Site Remediation Responsible Official: Ann T. Willaman,Assistant Secretary (as identified in accordance with 40 CFR 122.22) Street Address: 40 Westminster Street City: Providence State/Zip: Rhode Island 02903 Phone Number: (401 )457-2635 (Greg Simpson) Email Address: awillaman@textron.com *email will be the primary method of contact for the electronic gsimpson@textron.com submittal process so it is important to have an accurate email available at all times B. Agreement Conditions To receive and accept the required electronic signature credential, consisting of a user name and password, issued by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) in order to sign electronic documents submitted to NCDWR's Electronic Document Systems and to receive electronic documents from NCDWR's systems; The Responsible Official and Submitter(if applicable) named in this form do herby: 1. Understand that this Electronic Signature Agreement requires me to submit electronic documents to NCDWR's approved eDMR system under the authorized program in lieu of paper submissions. 2. Understand that this Electronic Signature Agreement requires me to accept electronic transmissions, in lieu of paper transmissions of all permits, permit modifications, authorizations to construct, and any other correspondence related to reviewing and processing permits from NCDWR. This authorization will not become effective until NCDWR establishes a system for processing electronic documents; I am notified in writing from NCDWR that use of the electronic systems has officially been initiated; and North Carolina rules and statutes are changed to allow the implementation of electronic submittal and acceptance of documents. NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1 Page 1 3. Understand that this Electronic Signature Agreement requires me to submit electronic all necessary information for processing of NPDES application including information for renewal of existing permits,modification to existing permits, and applications for new discharge permits. The submittals may include all necessary applications and supporting documentation to NCDWR's approved system for electronic submittals in lieu of paper submissions.This authorization will not become effective until NCDWR establishes a system for processing electronic documents; I am notified in writing from NCDWR that use of the electronic systems has officially been initiated; and North Carolina rules and statutes are changed to allow the implementation of electronic submittal and acceptance of documents. 4. Understand that this Electronic Signature Agreement requires me to accept electronic submissions, in lieu of paper submissions, of all Notices of Deficiency,Notices of violations, Civil Penalty Assessments, and any other correspondence related to compliance with federal and state water quality laws and regulations that might be sent by NCDWR.This authorization will not become effective until NCDWR establishes a system for processing electronic documents; I am notified in writing from NCDWR that use of the electronic systems has officially been initiated; and North Carolina rules and statutes are changed to allow the implementation of electronic submittal and acceptance of documents. 5. Agree to protect both the electronic signature credential, consisting of my user name and password, and security questions and answers, from compromise and from use by anyone except me. Specifically, I agree to maintain the secrecy of my electronic signature credential and security questions and answers; I will not divulge or delegate my credential or security questions and answers to any other individual; I will not store my credential or security questions and answers in an unprotected location; and I will not allow my electronic signature credential or security questions and answers to be written into computer scripts to achieve automated log-in. 6. Understand and agree that I will be held as legally bound,obligated, and responsible for the use of my electronic signature as I would be using my hand-written signature. 7. Understand that I will be informed through my registered email address whenever my user name or password has been modified. 8. Understand that eDMR reports the last date my user name and password were used immediately after successfully logging into eDMR. 9. Agree to contact the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadmin@ncdenr.gov as soon as possible,but no later than 24 hours, after suspecting or determining that my user name and/or password have become lost, stolen or otherwise compromised. 10. Agree that I will review the contents of all electronic submissions prior to submission. 11. Understand that I will automatically receive an email receipt at my registered email address from the NCDWR's eDMR system for any submission that contains a valid electronic signature, identifying the document received,the signatory, and the date and time of receipt. 12. Agree to contact the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadmin@ncdenr.gov if I do not receive an email receipt as specified above within five(5)business days for any electronically signed submission using my credentials. 13. Agee that if I received an email notification for an activity that I do not believe that I performed, I will notify the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadmin@ncdenr.gov as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours, after receipt. NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1 Page 2 14. Agree to report, within 24 hours of discovery, any evidence of discrepancy between any electronic document I have signed and submitted and what the NCDWR eDMR has received from me by contacting the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadmin@ncdenr.gov. 15. Understand that the NCDWR eDMR's system will automatically reject any electronic document submitted without a valid electronic signature if such signature is required. 16. Agree to contact the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadmin@ncdenr.gov within ten working days if my duties change and I no longer need to interact with eDMR on behalf of my organization. 17. Agree to notify the NCDWR eDMR Administrator via email at eDMRadmin@ncdenr.gov if I cease to represent the regulated entity specified above as signatory of that organization's electronic submissions as soon as this change in relationship occurs. 18. Understand that the NCDWR may contact the Organization's Responsible Official, who signs below to authorize me as a signatory for the Owner/Organization, in order to verify my identity. 19. Agree to retain a copy of this signed agreement as long as I continue to represent the regulated entity specified above as signatory of the Organization's electronic submissions. 20. Certify that I have the authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Organization identified above, and I am a signatory authorized to represent that Organization, and I am able to sign and submit reports and other information on behalf of that Organization in the capacity required by statute and/or regulation. C. Permit/Facility Information Approval under this Electronic Signature Agreement is applicable to the following permits and if applicable to the Submitters, if noted here and in Section E: Permit Number' Facility Name Facility Address Submitter2(if applicable) NC0084662 Former Homelite/John 3800 Little Mountain Road, Erin Stewart Deere GW-REM Gastonia, Gaston County,NC NC0084662 Former Homelite/John 3800 Little Mountain Road, Nick Shore Deere GW-REM Gastonia, Gaston County, NC 1. You may only include permits associated with One owner. If more space is needed for additional permits or submitters you may attach separate pages. A supplemental sheet is available at:https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water- resources/edmr/form s-and-reports 2. A separate Section E must be included for each Submitter in order to obtain a hard copy signature and notarization for all entities. If more than one individual will have submitter permissions for the same permit,then indicate this on separate rows. NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1 Page 3 D. Responsible Official Signature The Responsible Official,as identified in accordance with 40 CFR 122.22, is the appropriate individual with the authority to sign and submit reports for the organization. I, Ann T. Wiliantan (printed name),have the authority to enter into this Agreement for Textron Inc. (Owner/Organization Name). I request the NCDWR grant me and,if included in Sections C and E of this form,the named Submitter(s), an electronic signature credential to submit and accept documents electronically on behalf of my organization. I acknowledge that I, and the individual(s)named in Sections C and E(if applicable),work at/for my organization and have authority to submit and accept electronic documents and act as a signatory for purposes of the NCDWR's electronic document systems. By submitting this application, I, Ann T. Wil lamas (printed name),have read, understand,and accept the terms and conditions of this Electronic Signature Agreement.I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that,based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application,I believe that the information is true,accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment. — -- -L•�•.,a�.,�� _Asst. Secretary Z3 anAY aot9 Responsible Official Signature Title Date awillaman@textron.com (401)457-2367 Email Address Phone Number *email will be the primary method of contact for the electronic submittal process so it is important to have an accurate email available at all times If you are a current eDMR submitter please provide your User Id: User Id Subscribed and sworn to before me this Z.3 day of i'J/9� , 20 /IT . ✓� ^/` 1)6 �r$tgnat re f Notary Pu lic ELIZABETH N. ORTIZ _2/1 -v- jiL Printed Name of Notary Public NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF RHODE ISLAND MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 12-29-2021 My Commission Expires: /a- 2-0 2/ (SEAL) NCDWR Electronic Submittal Agreement Version 1 Page 4 RECEIVED JUL 1 5 2019 July 12,2019 Wastewater Branch Water Quality Permitting Section Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Subject: Delegation of Signature Authority Former Homelite/John Deere GW-REM NPDES Permit Number NC0084662 To Whom It May Concern: By notice of this letter, I hereby delegate signatory authority to each of the following individuals for all permit applications, discharge monitoring reports, and other information relating to the operations at the subject facility as required by all applicable federal, state, and local environmental agencies specifically with the requirements for signatory authority as specified in 15A NCAC 2B.0506. Individual#1 Individual #2 (if applicable) Name: Erin Stewart Nick Shore Title: Project Manager I Geologist III Mailing Address: 1600 Perimeter Park Drive 1600 Perimeter Park Drive Suite 400 Suite 400 Morrisville,NC 27560 Morrisville,NC 27560 Physical Address: Same Same (if different) Email Address: Erin.Stewart@aecom.com • Nick.Shore@aecom.com Office Phone: 919 -461 - 1323 9 1 9-461 - 1485 Mobile Phone: 919 -610 -4639 804- 690-9212 If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at awillaman@textron.com or Phone Number. Sincerely, • Ann T. Willaman Assistant Secretary—Textron Inc. 40 Westminster Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 awillaman@tcxtron.com Office Phone:(401)457-2367 Mobile Phone: (401) 864-5189 cc: Mooresville Regional Office,Water Quality Permitting Section lark I Ire -Al 1®r� iF 01 Former Homelite Former John Deere Facility 35.212389, -81.192556 All' 4,h ationav- Map Location Site Location Map x Figure IN ' �o Former Hom*dda/Former John Deere Facility VVYer u* 38OO Little Mountain Road ABCOM ` \ Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 fm y AEnow S4 � mcl Gastonia Gnuth. 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