NCG020279_CEI_20200828

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S, REGAN'
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
Southern Products and Silica Co., Inc.
Attn: Robert Bradsher
PO Drawer 189
Hoffman, NC 28347-0189
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 28, 2020
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG020000
Southern Products and Silica Co., Inc.
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine, Certificate of Coverage NCG020279
Richmond County
Dear Mr. Bradsher:
On August 26, 2020, a site inspection was conducted for the Drowning Creek Deposit Mine located at 4303 US Highway 1
North in Richmond County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Mr.
Eric Hartman and Mr. Scott Bradsher were also present during the inspection and their time and assistance is greatly
appreciated. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater General Permit
NCG020000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG020279. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater, mine
dewatering wastewater and/or process wastewater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Drowning Creek, class
WS-II;Sw,HQW waters in the Lumber River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be in compliance with the conditions of the NCG020000 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 $26,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff have any questions, comments, or needs
assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please contact me at [phone] or via a -mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Michael Lawyer, CPSWQ
Environmental Program Consultant
DEMLR
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020279 Effective: 10/01/15 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner: Southern Products and Silica Co Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
County: Richmond 4303 Hwy US #1 N
Region: Fayetteville
Hoffman NC 28347
Contact Person: Robert L Bradsher Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Eric Hartman 910-281-3189
On -site representative Scott Bradsher 910-281-3189
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/26/2020 Entry Time 01:30PM Exit Time: 03:10PM
Primary Inspector: Mike Lawyer Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020279 Owner - Facility: Southern Products and Silica Co Inc
Inspection Date: 08/26/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) is up-to-date containing all required components and associated
documentation. Since the previous inspection conducted on August 22, 2018, analytical monitoring has been
conducted/recorded per the conditions of Part IV, Section D of the current NCG020000 permit. All monitoring results are
below applicable effluent limitations. There are no stormwater-only discharge outfalls and no onsite vehicle maintenance that
would be subject to monitoring under Part IV, Section A, Section B or Section C of the permit. Completion and submittal of
the applicable wastewater Discharge Monitoring Report form(s) as well as the forthcoming NCG020000 permit renewal and
associated monitoring schedule/frequency was discussed in detail.
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Permit: NCG020279 Owner- Facility: Southern Products and Silica Co Inc
Inspection Date: 08/26/2020 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?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ ❑ M ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Facility has no stormwater-only discharge outfalls.
Analytical Monitorinq Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? M ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ M ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls - Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ E ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non-stormwater) discharges? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
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