NCG210103_Inspection Report_20200701

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
Granite Hardwoods Inc.
Attention: Jim Caldwell
Post Office Box 226
Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 1, 2020
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit: NCG210000
Certificate of Coverage: NCG210103
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Dear Caldwell:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection I conducted at the subject facility on June 24, 2020.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email
at [e-mail].
Sincere
Isaiah Reed, CPSWQ, CEPSCI, MS4CECI
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
D ��� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 1 2090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG210103 Effective: 08/01/18 Expiration: 07/31/23 Owner: Granite Hardwoods Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Granite Hardwoods Incorporated
County: Caldwell Hwy 321 A
Region: Asheville
Granite Falls NC 28630
Contact Person: Jim Caldwell Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time 03:OOPM Exit Time: 04:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
M Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG210103 Owner - Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
On June 24, 2020 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Jim Caldwell on site. During the inspection, the
following items were noted:
1) An updated list of significant spills and leaks has not been maintained. The permittee is directed to immediately begin
maintaining a list of spills and leaks as outlined in the NCG210000 General Permit.
2) Facility inspections have not been documented. The permittee is directed to immediately begin documenting facility
inspections as outlined in the NCG210000 General Permit.
3) Annual certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharge has no
been documented. The permittee is directed to immediately begin documenting and conducting non-stormwater discharge
evaluations as outlined in the NCG210000 General Permit.
4) Analytical Monitoring has not been documented or performed at the facility. The permittee is directed to immediately
begin analytical monitoring as outlined in the NCG210000 General Permit.
Please give the above items your immediate attention. If you have any questions, please contact this office at (828)
296-4614
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Permit: NCG210103 Owner- Facility: Granite Hardwoods Inc
Inspection Date: 06/24/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: See summary for more information
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment: See summary for more information.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment:
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