NCGNE1292_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20180807

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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August 7, 2018
Veka East Inc.
Attn: Joshua Lewis
90 Ceramic Tile Drive
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
Subject: No Exposure Certification — Approval
NCGNE 1292
VEKA East
Burke County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Lewis:
ROY COOPER
Governor.
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secreraiy
WILLIAM E. VINSON, JR.
Interim arector
The Division has reviewed your application for a No Exposure Certification for Exclusion (NE) for the subject
facility. Based on the information provided and a site visit conducted on July 31, 2018, the NE has been approved.
Please note that 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 attachment for information on self
recertification. However, a re -inspection will take place later this year once industrial activity has begun on site.
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.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Isaiah Reed at [phone].
Sincerely,
tanley E. Aik PGA
Regional Engi eer
Land Quality Section
for William E. Vinson, Jr.
Interim Director
Enclosure: inspection report
ec: Bethany Georgoulias, Environmental Engineer, Stonnwater Program, beth any. eor otg llias a,ncdenr.gov
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality � Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
2090 US 70 Highway j Swannanoa, NC 28778-821 1
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGNE1292 Effective: Expiration: Owner : Veka East Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: VEKA East, Inc.
County: Burke 90 Ceramic Tile Dr
Region: Asheville
Morganton NC 28655
Contact Person: Joshua Lewis Title: Phone: [phone] Ext.2011
Directions to Facility:
take i 40 to west side of morganton, take exit 98 from i 40, go west on chain drive service rd to ceramic tile dr, go north on ceramic
tile drive 0.3 miles, facility is on the right.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone.
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/31/2018 Entry Time: 02:OOPM Exit Time: 03:00PM
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, No Exposure Certificate
Facility Status: " ® Compliant [1 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Miscellaneous Questions ® Misc
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGNE1292 Owner - Facility:VekaEastInc
Inspection Date: 07/31/2018 Inspection Type: Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Division has reviewed your application for a No Exposure Certification for Exclusion (NE) for the subject facility. Based
on the information provided and a site visit conducted on July 31, 2018, the NE has been approved.
However, a reinspection will take place later this year once industrial activity has begun on site.
Please note that 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 attachment 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.
if you have any questions or need further information, please contactlsaiah Reed at [phone].
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Permit: NCGNE1292 Owner- Facility:Veka East Inc
Inspection Date: 07/31/2018 Inspection Type : Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Routine
Misc
Is the facility compliant?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGNE1292 Effective: Expiration: Owner : Veka East Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: VEKA East, Inc.
County: Burke 90 Ceramic Tile Dr
Region: Asheville
Morganton NC 28655
Contact Person: Joshua Lewis Title: Phone: [phone] Ext.2011
Directions to Facility:
take i 40 to west side of morganton, take exit 98 from i 40, go west on chain drive service rd to ceramic file dr, go north on ceramic
tile drive 0.3 miles, facility is on the right.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/31/2018 Entry Time: 02:OOPM Exit Time: 03:00PM
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed Phone: [phone]
Secondary inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
Permit Inspection Type: 5tormwater Discharge, No Exposure Certificate
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Miscellaneous Questions Misc
(See attachment summary)
VCKA SA -
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Permit: NCGNE1292 Owner -Facility;VekaEast Inc
Inspection Date: 07/31/2018 Inspection Type : Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Division has reviewed your application for a No Exposure Certification for Exclusion (NE) for the subject facility. Based
on the information provided and a site visit conducted on July 31, 2018, the NE has been approved.
However, a reinspection will take place later this year once industrial activity has begun on site.
Please note that 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 attachment 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.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Isaiah Reed at [phone].
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Permit: NCGNE1292 Owner - Facility: Veka East Inc
Inspection Date: 07/31/2018 Inspection Type : Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Routire
Misc
1s the facility compliant?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
of Land Quality Section
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION for Exclusion
Environtmenral Quality NCGNE0000
FOR AGENCY USii ONLY
Datc Rcczivcd
Year
Nlunth
Da
certificate orcoccra e
NICILINil-
RECEIVED
JUL 272018
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for exclusion from a Storf L"_trAr rprmit based
nn Nr) FXPr)S1IPF• ST'nReAW,.___ QUAtiN
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Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notification that your facility does not require a "
permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity in the State of North Carolina because
it qualifies for a no exposure exclusion. A condition of no exposure at an industrial facility means all
industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter (with some exceptions) to
prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff.
For permitted facilities in North Carolina, DEMLR must approve your application for No
Exposure Certification before this exclusion is effective. Until you are issued a No
Exposure Certification and your NPDES permit is rescinded, your facility must continue
to abide by the terms and conditions of the current permit.
Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to: material handling equipment or activities,
industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste products.
Material handling activities include the storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of
any raw material, intermediate product, final product or waste product. A storm resistant shelter is not
required for the following industrial materials and activities: drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers
that are tightly sealed, provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak. "Sealed" means
banded or otherwise secured and with locked or non -operational taps or valves; adequately maintained
vehicles used in material handling; and final products, other than products that would be mobilized in
stormwater discharges (e.g., rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each facility qualifying for the no exposure exclusion. In
addition, the exclusion from NPDES permitting is available on a facility -wide basis only —not for individual
outfalls. If any industrial activities or materials are, or will be, exposed to precipitation, the facility is not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion. By signing and submitting this No Exposure Certification form, you
certify that a condition of no exposure exists at this facility or site and are obligated to comply with the
terms and conditions of 40 CFR 122.26(g).
If approved, your conditional No Exposure Exclusion has no expiration date
BUT MUST BE self re -certified at least annually.
Please look for information about re -certification under the No Exposure section on this page:
https //deq.nc_govlabout/divisions/e_nerav-mineral-land-resources/enerciy-mineral-land-permitslstormwater-
For questions, please contact the DEMLR Regional Office for your area. (See page 6)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all certification correspondence will be mailed):
Name Joshua Lewis
Contact
Street Address
City
Telephone No,
VEKA East, Inc.
90 Ceramic Tile Dr.
Morganton State NC ZIP Code 28655
724 452-1000 x2011 Fax:
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name VEKA East, Inc.
Facility Contact Joshua Lewis
Street Address 90 Ceramic Tile Dr.
City Morganton State NC ZIP Code 28655
County Burke
Telephone No. 724 452-1000 x2011 Fax:
3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). Take 1-40 to weal side of Morganton: take Exit 98 from 1-40. Go west on Chain Drive
service road to Ceramic Tile Drive. Go north on Ceramic Tile Drive 0,3 miles. Facility is located on the right.
(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on it should be included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands? El Yes
S) Is this a Federal facility? ❑ Yes No 3Jr. 1 1 9
6) Latitude 35-42-26 N Longitude 81-47-33 W (deg., min., seconds) > 81 7 l l "3
7) This NPDES No Exposure Exclusion application applies to which of the following:
ONew or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin 8/1512018
13 Existing Date operation began
E3 Renewal of existing No Exposure Certification Certification No.: NCGNE
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater Permit? Yes © No
If yes, what is the NPDES Permit Number? NCGO30000 issued to Caterpillar, Inc.
9) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 3 0 8 9
10) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility:
Vinvl extrusion Drocess with clastic 13ellets received in sugersacks and stored inside the
Kant building. Facility will produce vinyl outdoor products such as fencing and wall panelM
11) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
® o
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
Note 7: New facility at site formerly owned by Caterpillar, Inc.
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Exposure Checklists (12. - 14.)
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable
future? (Please check either "Yes" or "No.") If you answer "Yes" to any of these.items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where E3 Yes ®No © NIA
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment
remain and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spills/leaks p Yes Eo Cl NIA
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity © Yes p No E3 NIA
d. Material handling equipment (except adequately maintained vehicles) ❑ Yes No E3 NIA
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities 13 Yes QE0 0 NIA
f. Materials or products stored outdoors (except final products intended for outside 0 Yes No) ❑ NIA
use [e.g., new cars] where exposure to stormwater does not result in the
discharge of pollutants)
g. Materials contained in open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels,
© Yes ® 0 NIA
tanks, and similar containers
h. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained
❑ Yes No ® NIA
by the discharger
i. Waste material (except waste in covered, non -leaking containers [e.g.,
0 Yes �No 0 NIA
dumpsters])
j. Application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted)
0 Yes No 0 NIA
k. Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents
© Yes ■ No E3 NIA
not otherwise regulated (i.e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
I. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored
❑ Yes No 0 NIA
(i.e., not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs, as well as drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers
❑ Yes © No ®NIA
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3) years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs): If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Are exterior ASTs or piping free of rust, damaged or weathered coating, pits, or ❑ Yes El No QtN/
deterioration, or evidence of leaks?
b. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? If so, is it free of any ❑ Yes ❑ Na e NIA
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, and are drain valves maintained locked
shut?
14) Secondary Containment: If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
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a. Is secondary containment provided for single above ground storage containers ®Yes © No O NIA
(including drums, barrels, etc.) with a capacity of more than 660-gallons?
b. Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored © Yes p No N!A
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,320-
gallons?
c. Is secondary containment provided for Title III Section 313 Superfund ❑ Yes © No NIA
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority chemicals*?
d. Is secondary containment provided for hazardous substances** designated in © Yes p No NIA
40 CFR §116?
e. Are release valves on al! secondary containment structures locked? Q Yes in No ®NIA
Note a: Emergency generator diesel tank is double -walled and located inside building.
15) Hazardous Waste:
a. Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? El Yes �No p NIA
b. Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous 0 Yes No 17 NIA
waste generated per month) of hazardous waste?
c. Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste 13 Yes No © NIA
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of Note b: Facility is a VEG.]
waste:
vendor:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal
Vendor address:
Footnotes to Questions 14) c. & d.
*Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for de minimis amounts of certain substances,
and/or other qualifiers, as described in the exemptions from reporting requirements of Title III SARA 313 in 40 CFR
§372.38,
**Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for amounts less than the Reportable
Quantities of the hazardous substances listed in 40 CFR §117.3.
16) Other information: If you answer "Yes" to any of the following items, you might not be eligible for the
no exposure exclusion. A more in-depth evaluation of the site circumstances may be required.
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a. Does your facility store used, recycled, or otherwise reclaimed pallets outside? E3 Yes O No 0 NIA
b. Does your facility have coal piles on site?
p Yes ®No 0 NIA
c. Does your facility store other fuel sources outside in piles, such as wood chips,
p Yes QNo O NIA
sawdust, etc.?
d. Does your facility have air emissions associated with its industrial activity (e.g.,
(®Yes0 No © NIA
degreasing operations, plating, painting and metal finishing)? If so, describe the
Industrial activity: Emergency generator exhaust only.
e. If you answered yes to d,, are those emissions permitted by an Air Quality
E3 Yes ®No © NIA
Permit? Please specify: Permit exemption confirmed by NC DAQ.
f. Please list any other environmental program permits (federal, state, etc.) not
specified earlier in this application (such as Hazardous Waste Permits, etc.):
Permit: None Program: NIA
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
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17) Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of "no
exposure" and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
I certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of stormwater contaminated by exposure to industrial activities or
materials from the industrial facility or site identified in this document (except as allowed under 40 CFR 122.26(g)(2)).
I understand that I am obligated to maintain no exposure conditions and complete a Self -Recertification form at least once
each Year, and if requested, provide this certification to the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system
(M$4) into which the facility discharges (where applicable). I understand that I must allow the North Carolina Division of
Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local MS4, to perform inspections
to confirm the condition of no exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon request. I understand I
must keep a copy of annual re -certifications on file at the facility.
In the event that the site no longer qualifies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that I must obtain coverage under
an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of stormwater from the faci4ity. Additionally, I 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 gathered and evaluated 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. I am aware
that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Joshua E. Lewis
Title; plant Manager
7/13/2018
of Ap icant (Date Signed)
Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the NCDEQ
Regional Office prior to issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for compliance
with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office may also inspect your
facility at any time in the future for compliance with the No Exposure Exclusion.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
There is currently no fee for a No Exposure Exclusion.
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Final Checklist
This application should include the following items:
❑ This completed application and all supporting documentation.
❑ A map with the location of the facility clearly marked.
❑ If the site currently has an NPDES Stormwater Permit, be sure to indicate the permit number in Question 8.
Mail the entire package to:
DEMLR - Stormwater Program
Dept. of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of a No Exposure Exclusion.
For questions, please contact the DEMLR Regional Office for your area.
DEMLR Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
(82B) 296-4500
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office ...(252)
946-6481
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
707-9220
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Division of Energy, Mineral find Land Resources
Gant! Quality Section
P . National Pollutant Discharge l'-iirnination System
NO EXPOSURE CERTII ICA'1'ION for Exclusion
ualQ;ty �erlrf�i NCGNE0090
Quality
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FOk ACENCY USC ONIN
Date Received
Year Xionth Day
Certificate urCwcrige
eCt�/ VCD
JUG. 2 7 2016
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for exclusion from a StorR!Agt�,? Iprmit based
on NO EXPOSURE: S1-0RtlAln,' _ QUALIry
Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notification that your facility does not require a '
permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity in the State of North Carolina because
it qualifies for a no exposure exclusion. A condition of no exposure at an industrial facility means all
industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter (wit? some exceptions) to
prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff.
For permitted facilities in North Carolina, DEMLR must approve your application for No
Exposure Certification before this exclusion is effective. Until you are issued a No
Exposure Certification and your NPDES permit is rescinded, your facility must continue
to abide by the terms and conditions of the current permit.
industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to: material handling equipment or activities,
industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste products.
Material handling activities include the storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of
any raw material, intermediate product, final product or waste product. A storm resistant shelter is not
required for the following industrial materials and activities: drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers
that are tightly sealed, provided those containers are nct deteriorated and do not leak. "Sealed" means
banded or otherwise secured and with locked or non -operational taps or valves; adequately maintained
vehicles used in material handling; and final products, other than products that would be mobilized in
stormwater discharges (e.g., rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each facility qualifying for the no exposure exclusion. !n
addition, the exclusion from NPDES permitting is availadle or a facility -wide basis only —not for individual
outfalls. If any industrial activities or materials are, or wil! be, exposed to precipitation, the facility is not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion. By signing and submitting this No Exposure Certification form, you
certify that a condition of no exposure exists at this facility or site and are obligated to comply with the
terms and conditions of 40 CFR 122.26(g).
If approved, your conditional No Exposure Exclusion has no expiration date
BUT MUST BE self re -certified at least annually.
Please look for information about re -certification under the No Exposure section on this page:
https://deci.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy, minerai-land-permits/stormweter-
For questions, please contact the DEMLR Regional Office for your area. (See page 6)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of ownerioperator (address to which all certification correspondence will be mailed):
Name Joshua Lewis
Contact
Street Address
City
Telephone No.
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VEKA East, Inc.
90 Ceramic Tile Dr.
Morganton
724 452.1000 x2011
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Fax:
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name VEKA East, Inc.
FaciRy Contact Joshua Lewis
Street Address so ceramic Tile Dr.
City Morganton State NC ZIP Code 28655 M
County Burke
Telephone No. 724 452-1000 x2011 Fax:
3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). -ake 1-40 to west side of Morganton; takr Exit 98 from 1-40. Go wes: on Chain Drive
service road to Ceramio Tile Drive. Go north on Ceramic The Drive 4.3 miles. Facility is located on the right.
(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on it should oe included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands?GYes - No
r
5) Is this a Federal facility? © Yes No 35. ! r
6) Latitude 35-42-26 N Longitude 81-47-33 VV (deg., min., seconds)
7) This NPDES No Exposure Exclusion application apaiies :o which of the following:
New or Proposed Facility
D Existing
Date operation is to begin 811512018
Date operation began
© Renewal of existing No Exposure Certification Certification No.: NCGNE
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater Permit? Yes o No
If yes, what is the NPDES Permit Number? NCGO30000 issuEd to caterpillar. Inc.
9) Standard Industrial Classification-,
Provide the 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (Sig., Code) that descrites. the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 3 0 8 9
10) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility:
Vinvl extrusion process with plastic Dellets received in supersacks and stored inside the
rilant buildinc. Facility will produce vinvl outdoor products such as fencing and wall panel
11) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex; recycle permits)?
p o
© Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits forth is facility:
Note 7: New facility at site formerly owned by Cate -pillar, Inc.
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Exposure Checklists (12. - 14)
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable
future? (Please check either "Yes" or "No.") If you answer "Yes" to any of these items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or ecuipment, and areas where ©Yes ©No © N/A
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment
remain and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwate• inlets from spills/leaks
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity
d. Material handling equipment (except adequately Mai-itained vehicles)
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transperting activities
f. Materials or products stored outdoors (except final products intended for outside
use [e.g., new cars] where exposure to stormwater dces not result in the
discharge of pollutants)
g. Materials contained in open, deteriorated or leaking s-orage drums, barrels,
tanks, and similar containers
h. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained
by the discharger
i. Waste material (except waste in covered, non -leaking containers [e.g.,
dumpsters])
j. Application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted)
© Yes ©No © NIA
© Yes No 0 N/A
G Yes No ❑ N,'A
0 Yes No E3 N;A
© Yes No t7 NJA
0 Yes <!2�) © N/A
0 Yes No 0 NIA
© Yes ©Nc El NIA
O Yes Nc G NIA
k, Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents Q Yes No p N/A
not otherwise regulated (i,e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
1. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored 0 Yes ENo 0 N/A
(Le,, not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs, as well as drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers El Yes m No ©NIA
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3) years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs): If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Are exterior ASTs or piping free of rust, damaged or weathered coating, pits, or 0 Yes ©No ®NI
deterioration, or evidence of leaks?
b. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? If so, is it free of any © Yes 0 No (® ND
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, and are drain valves maintained locked
shut?
14) Secondary Containment: If you answer "No" to any of the following Items, you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
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a, is secondary containment provided for single above ground storage containers ©Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
(including drums, barrels, etc.) with a capacity of mo,e t'ian 660-gallons?
b. Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored © "es d No • N!A
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,32c-
gallons?
c. Is secondary containment provided for Title III Secticn 313 Superfund ©Yes 0 No 1E NIA
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Ovate- priority chemicals"?
d. Is secondary containment provided for hazardous substances'* designated in p Yes © No NIA
40 CFR §116?
e. Are release valves on all secondary containment structures looked? p Yes in No ([ N/A
Note a: Emergency generator diesel tank is dcu�le-walled and located inside building.
15) Hazardous Waste:
a. Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? p Yes ©No ❑ N/A
b. Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg, of hazardous © Yes No M NIA
waste generated per month) of hazardous waste?
c. is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg, cr more of hazardous waste M Yes QnD© NIA
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please proVde the following information:
Type(s) of Note b, Facility is a VSQG.
waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored: _
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal
vendor:
Vendor address;
Footnotes to Questions 14) c. & d.
*Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-callon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for de minimis amounts of certain substances,
and/or other qualifiers, as described in the exemptions from resorting requirements of Title III SARA 313 in 40 CFR
§372.38.
"Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for amounts less than the Reportable
Quantities of the hazardous substances listed in 40 CFR §1"7.3.
16) Other information: If you answer "Yes" to any of the fc-liowing items, you mignt not be eligible for the
no exposure exclusion. A more in-depth evaluation of :he site circumstances may be required.
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a. Does your facility store used, recycled, or otherwise reclaimed pallets outside?
b. Does your facility have coal piles on site?
c. Does your facility store other fuel sources outside it piles, such as wood chips,
sawdust, etc.?
d. Does your facility have air emissions associated wits its industrial activity (e.3.,
degreasing operations, plating, painting and metal finishing)? If so, describe the
Industrial activity: Emergency generator exhaust only.
e. If you answered yes to d„ are those emissions permitted by an Air Quality
Permit? Please specify: Permit exemption confirmed by N2 aAQ_
f. Please list any other environmental program permits (federal, state, etc.) not
specified earlier in this application (such as Hazardous Waste Permits, etc.):
Permit: None Program: NIA
Permit: Program.
Permit: P rog rarr:
Permit: Program:
Permit, Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
© Yes (ENo ❑ NIA
p Yes ®No 13 N/A
p Yes No ❑ N/A
p Yes © No In NIA
o Yes ®No E N/A
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17) Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understanc the eligibility requirements for claiminc a condition of "no
exposure" and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
I certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of stormwater contaminated b exposure to industrial activities or
materials from the industrial facility or site identified in this document (except as allowed under 40 CFR 122.26(g)(2)).
I understand that I am obligated to maintain no exposure conditions and complete a Self -Recertification form at least once
each year, and if requested, provide this certification to the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4) into which the facility discharges (where applicable). I understand that I must allo•,v the North Carolina Division of
Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local MS4, to perform inspections
to confirm the condition of no exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon-equest. I understand I
must keep a copy of annual re -certifications on file at the facil ty.
In the event that the site no longer quadiies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that I must obtain coverage uncer
an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of sto-n-water from the facility. Additionally, I 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 gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or nose persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowlecige and belief true, accurate and complete I am aware
that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fire and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this app,ication and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Joshua E. Lewis
Title: Plant Manager
7/131201 B
of Ap fcaf?( (Date 5igneo)
Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the NCDEQ
Regional Office prior to issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for compliance
with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office may also inspect your
facility of any time in the future for compliance with the No Exposure Exclusion.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that:
Any person who knovingly, makes any false statement, representation or certification in any applicaton, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article, or "no knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who f_lsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
(Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars (510.000).
There is currently no fee for a Nc Exposure Exclusion.
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�. Final Checklist
This application should include the following items:
❑ This completed application and all supporting documentation.
❑ A map with the locatior of the facility clearly marked.
I` ❑ If the site currently has an NPDES Stormwater Permit, be sure to indicate the permit number in Question 8.
Mail the entire package to:
DEMLR - Stormwater Program
Dept. of Environmental Quality
j 1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarartee the issuance of a No Exposure Exclusion.
For questions, please contact the OEMLR Regional Office for your area.
DEMI_R Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ...... [phone]
Fayetteville Office (910) 433-330C
Mooresville Office ... [phone]
Raleigh Office ........ [phone]
Washington Office ..[phone]
Wilmington Office .. [phone]
Winston-Salem ...... [phone]
Central Office ,........(919) 7D7-9220
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