NCG070149_Inspection Cover Letter_20200323

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
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BRIAN WRENN
Artfn;t Dirrrtor
Emerys Perlite USA Inc.
Attrr Joshua Martin
100 Robert Blunt Drive
Youngsville, North Carolina 27596
STAT 4
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qualify
March 23, 2020
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
Emerys Perlite USA Inc.
Youngsville Facility, Certificate of Coverage-NCG070149
NPDES Stormwater General Perm it-NCG 070000
Franklin County
Mr. Martin.
On March 10. 2020 a site inspection was conducted for the Emerys Perlite USA Inc. facility located at the
100 Robert Blunt Drive, Franklin County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is
enclosed for your review. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by
NPDES Stormwater General Permit-NCG070000, Certificate of Coverage-NCG070149. Permit coverage
authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Richards Creek.
a Class WS-IV;NSW waterbody in the Neuse River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be not in compliance with the conditions of the
NCG070000 permit. Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments
and observations made during the inspection.
Please be advised that violations of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit are subject to a civil
penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff has any
questions, comments, or needs assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please contact
me at [phone] or by e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Thad Valentine
Environmental Senior Specialist
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