NCG210171_DMR_20200513

COOK BROTHERS LUMBER COMPANY
85 Peaceful Cove Road
P.O. Box 699
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
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May 13, 2020 MAY 1 8 21)20
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Division of Water Resources DWR SECTIOKI
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Attn: DWR Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Reference: Request for Discontinuance and/or Cancellation of NPDES Stormwater
General Permit# NCG210000, Certificate of Coverage Number
#NCG210171 for Cook Brothers Lumber Company Located at 85 Peaceful Cove
Road in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina 28734
Dear Division of Water Resources:
I have prepared this letter to meet requirements of the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ) Stormwater Rules, Section B: General Conditions, Part 2: Transfers.
As of January 1, 2020, Cook Brothers Lumber Company, located at 85 Peaceful Cove Road in
Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina 28734, has ceased any and all sawmill business operations.
This facility was issued a renewed stormwater permit certificate of coverage in correspondence dated
August 27, 2018 from the State of NC based on the requirements specified in the NCDEQ, NPDES
General Stormwater Permit 210000. The renewal number for the Certificate of Coverage (COC) is
#NCG210171.
Cook Brothers Lumber Company requests that the above-referenced stormwater permit COC be
discontinued/cancelled because there are no current plans to resume the sawmill operations at this
facility. Also, I request that the semi-annual inspection and laboratory analysis requirements be
suspended until your final decision is made.
The following actions have been or will be taken in regard to this request:
The logs that were on the storage yard have been or will be sold. In any case, saw logs will be
removed from the property.
Any containers of petroleum lubricants used in daily sawmill activities have either been
removed from the property and/or placed in secured, covered structures under lock and key.
s- Silt fencing around the property has been visually inspected and repaired when necessary.
The facility was visually inspected by on May 12, 2020 by Richard Beale with Beale
Environmental for current environmental conditions related to the stormwater program. No
detrimental environmental issues were observed. His report is attached.

All documents pertaining including previous stormwater inspection reports and laboratory data
will be maintained for a minimum of five (5) years as required by Section D: Monitoring and
Records, Part 6: Records Retention of the NCDEQ Stormwater Regulations.
The facility has been inspected by the NCDEQ annually for the past two years. Mr. Isiah Reed,
Environmental Specialist with the NCDEQ Asheville Regional office inspected the site on February 13,
2019 and January 23, 2020. Sawmill operations had been shut down at the time of the January 2020
inspection. No significant stormwater permit violations were noted during either inspection.
I am the responsible party for this stormwater permit and I certify that the statements made in this
letter are true and accurate.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at [phone].
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Cook Bro ers umb ompany
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Leonard Cook
President and Owner
Attachment—Visual Inspection Report
Cc: Mr. Isiah Reed, CEPSCI, MS4CECI
Environmental Specialist—Land Quality Section
NCDEQ—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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BEALE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
130 Carver Avenue
Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711
May 12,2020
Mr. Leonard Cook, President
Cook Brothers Lumber Company
P.O. Box 699
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Reference: Visual Inspection for Potential Environmental Issues at Cook Brothers Lumber Company
in Franklin,Macon County,North Carolina 28734—May 12,2020
Dear Mr. Cook:
It is our understanding that Cook Brothers Lumber ceased sawmill activities at your facility in January 2020 and
that there are no current plans to resume operating the mill. Therefore, pursuant to your request, Richard Beale
with Beale Environmental Consulting conducted a visual inspection for current potential
stormwater/environmental issues at your facility located at 86 Peaceful Cove Road in Franklin, Macon County,
North Carolina on May 12,2020.
On October 8, 2019, Beale Environmental Consulting had conducted the semi-annual monitoring inspection and
stormwater samping at this facility during a representative stormwater event. Results of that inspection indicated
that all stormwater parameters analyzed for were below the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality(NCDEQ)maximum allowable limits. Also,no visual indication of stormwater pollution was observed.
Visual Inspection Observations on May 12,2020
1. No obvious environmental contaminants (color, odor, floating solids, excess total suspended solids, oil
sheens, etc.)were observed at any of the three outfalls on the property.
2. There was no visual evidence of petroleum leaks or spills on the site.
3. No hydraulic oil or fuel leaks were observed around the loaders,trucks or other remaining equipment on
the property.
4. All containers of petroleum-based fuels and/or lubricants were properly stored under roof in secured
structures.
5. The aboveground petroleum storage tank for the kiln house is empty.
6. The saw logs have been removed from the log yard.
7. The remaining lumber on the property is stored under roof.
8. Damaged silt fencing along the property boundary to the north of the log yard has been repaired and/or
replaced.

Cook Brothers Lumber Company
Visual Site Inspection—May 2020
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No stormwater laboratory samples were collected during this visual inspection. Based on the review of all
previous samples collected during stormwater events, there have been no instances where any of the analytical
parameters exceeeded the maximum allowable limits as specified in the stormwater permit. Copies of the visual
NCDEQ inspection checklist forms are attached.
The facility has been inspected by the NCDEQ annually for the past two years. The NCDEQ found no
significant violations during these inspections.
It has been my pleasure to provide you with environmental consulting services for the past 14 years. I will
maintain copies of the stormwater plans/plan updates, monitoring reports, analytical laboratory data and related
correspondence in my files for a minimum of five years.
If you have a need for environmental consulting in the future do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
'chard Beale, C. .P
Senior Environmental Scientist
Attachments—NCDEQ Qualitative Monitoring Forms
Beale Environmental Phone: [phone] email: [e-mail]

Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Permit No.: JJJJJJJJJ or Certificate of Coverage No.: JJgi 2/I/ 0/ 1 /7J 1 /
Facility Name: Cook Brothers Lumber Company
County: Macon Phone No. [phone]
Inspector: Richard Beale
Date of Inspection: 5/12/2020
Time of Inspection: 10:00
Total Event Precipitation (inches): N/A
Was this a"Representative Storm Event"or"Measureable Storm Event"as defined by the permit?
(See information below.) N/A
Yes No
Please verify whether Qualitative Monitoring must be performed during a "representative storm
event"or"measureable storm event"(requirements vary, depending on the permit).
Qualitative monitoring requirements vary. Most permits require qualitative monitoring to be
performed during a"representative storm event"or during a"measureable storm event."
However,some permits do not have this requirement. Please refer to these definitions,if
applicable.
A"representative storm event" is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall
and that is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event measuring greater than
0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no
precipitation.
A"measurable storm event" is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a
shorter interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period,and the
permittee obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office.
By this signature,I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
/
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
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1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. 1 Structure(pipe,ditch,etc.) Ditch
Receiving Stream: Cullasaja River
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area: Sawmill operations
2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors(red,brown,blue,etc.)and tint
(light,medium,dark)as descriptors: Blue
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have(i.e.,smells strongly of oil,
weak chlorine odor,etc.):No distinct odors
4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge,where 1 is
clear and 5 is very cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5
5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in
the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5
6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended
solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No X
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No X
9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No X
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe No other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution were observed on the date of
the inspection.
Note: Low clarity,high solids,and/or the presence of foam,oil sheen,or erosion/deposition
may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
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Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Permit No.: 11/g J_/J_/ or Certificate of Coverage No.: lv C/G/ 2/jj 0/ 1 /7 / 1 /
Facility Name: Cook Brothers Lumber Company
County: Macon Phone No. 1828) 524-4857
Inspector: Richard Beale
Date of Inspection: 5/12/2020
Time of Inspection: 10:20
Total Event Precipitation (inches): N/A
Was this a`Representative Storm Event"or"Measureable Storm Event"as defined by the permit?
(See information below.) N/A
Yes No
Please verify whether Qualitative Monitoring must be performed during a "representative storm
event"or"measureable storm event"(requirements vary, depending on the permit).
Qualitative monitoring requirements vary. Most permits require qualitative monitoring to be
performed during a"representative storm event"or during a"measureable storm event."
However, some permits do not have this requirement. Please refer to these definitions,if
applicable.
A"representative storm event" is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall
and that is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event measuring greater than
0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no
precipitation.
A"measurable storm event" is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a
shorter interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period,and the
permittee obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
,ftf2, 7-C2
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
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1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. 7 Structure(pipe,ditch,etc.) Ditch
Receiving Stream: Cullasaja River
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area: Sawmill operations
2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red,brown,blue,etc.) and tint
(light,medium,dark)as descriptors: N/A
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have(i.e.,smells strongly of oil,
weak chlorine odor,etc.): N/A
4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge,where 1 is
clear and 5 is very cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5 (No flow)
5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in
the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5 (No flow)
6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended
solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5 (No flow)
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No N/A
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No N/A
9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No N/A
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe No other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution were observed on the date of
the inspection.
Note: Low clarity,high solids,and/or the presence of foam,oil sheen,or erosion/deposition
may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
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Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Permit No.: JJ�J—/J—/J_/ or Certificate of Coverage No.: jJG/—Jj/ 0/ 1 /7 / 1/
Facility Name: Cook Brothers Lumber Company
County: Macon Phone No. [phone]
Inspector: Richard Beale
Date of Inspection: 5/12/2020
Time of Inspection: 11:00
Total Event Precipitation (inches): N/A
Was this a"Representative Storm Event"or"Measureable Storm Event"as defined by the permit?
(See information below.)
Yes No X
Please verify whether Qualitative Monitoring must be performed during a "representative storm
event"or"measureable storm event"(requirements vary, depending on the permit).
Qualitative monitoring requirements vary. Most permits require qualitative monitoring to be
performed during a"representative storm event"or during a"measureable storm event"
However,some permits do not have this requirement. Please refer to these definitions,if
applicable.
A"representative storm event" is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall
and that is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event measuring greater than
0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no
precipitation.
A"measurable storm event" is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a
shorter interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period,and the
permittee obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office.
By this signature,I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
`C7-1/2" 2-- 0
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
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1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. 3 Structure (pipe,ditch,etc.) Ditch
Receiving Stream: Cullasaja River
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area: Sawmill operations
2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red,brown,blue,etc.) and tint
(light,medium,dark)as descriptors: Green/Blue
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have(i.e.,smells strongly of oil,
weak chlorine odor,etc.): No distinct odors
4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge,where 1 is
clear and 5 is very cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5
5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in
the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5
6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended
solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No X
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No X
9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No X
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe No other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution were observed on the date of
the inspection.
Note: Low clarity,high solids,and/or the presence of foam,oil sheen,or erosion/deposition
may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
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