NCG210436_SWPPP Yard 1_20200911

Apex Nurseries, INC
Yard #1
NCG210436
2925 NC Highway 751
Apex, NC 27523
Facility Operator and Contact
Will Copeland
Cell - 919-422-7862
Office - 919-362-8315

Part II - MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARDGES
Section A: Stonnwater Pollution Prevention Plan
1. Site Overview:
Apex Nurseries, INC (Chatham County) operates a mulch 1 wood chipping facility for mulch production. Apex
Nurseries collects yard waste from landscape operations and land clearing. The waste will be stored onsite
until it is processed as mulch 1 wood chips to be sold to landscape 1 mulching companies.
Yard #1 does not have a Yard Waste Notification, at this time, and therefore only accepts wood that has
already been ground. We will regrind this wood for the purpose of mulch production.
Yard #1 is located at _ _ 2925 NC HWY 751, Apex, NC 27523 T . This site in Chatham County is
Parcel ID 79696 and can be found in Book 944, Page 0728. Apex Nurseries will be responsible for the
operation and maintenance of this Yard #1. The representative responsible for the daily operations at this
Yard #1 will be Will Copeland, Owner. Detailed contact information can be found in on the first page.
The potential pollutant that we know is tannin that can be leached out if wood if not stored in a proper manor
and it becomes too hot and begins to burn,
We self reported a potential Tannin Leak from the mulch pile on Yard #1 after a site visit by Danny Smith for
final approval of Sediment Removal from a stream. Approximately 1 year later we were notified that there had
been a Tannin Leak into a Blue Line Stream by Danny Smith. There had also been a complaint by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers of an odor coming from a neighboring pond. At that point we began to remove the
old, burnt mulch to eliminate any chance of Tannin continuing to leak into a Blue Line Stream, Since removing
the old, burnt mulch, we have not noticed any Tannin leaking.
This issue made us more aware of all our Mulch Yards and we since have taken all possible precautions
offered by the State to make sure all of our Mulch Yards are being maintained in such a manor to not disturb
any waterways.

Part H - Section A Continued
a. Location Map
See maps attached
b. Storage Practices, Loading and Unloading activities, etc.
The storage of mulch will be such that piles of mulch are oriented in rows that do not exceed 25' in height
and 40' wide. This will allow for proper storage so mulch/wood does not hat up of become a fire hazard.
Loading will be done with excavators and skid steers to send product out to customers. Semi trucks will deliver
wood products in and out of facility to mobilize material. Minimal water is used t keep dust or material from
causing a fire hazard when product is processed. The only pollutant we have seen is Tannin, which is a
naturally occurring polyphenol found in plants, seeds, bark, wood, leaves, and fruit skins. In the mulch
business, tannin would come from wood as it decays. So parameters of concern are Nitrogen & Phosphorus as
well as High pH and Turbidity.
c. Site Map
See maps attached in a

Part N - Section A Continued
d. List of significant spills or leaks
The only major issue we have ever had was Mulch Tannin, (leachate), that leaked from mulch piles that were
on fire due to the size of the mulch pile, is the only spill/leak that we have had to deal with. So parameters of
concern were Nitrogen & Phosphorus as well as High pH and Turbidity. The Corrective action was to remove
the old mulch and going forward, store the mulch correctly. We have also put in place Grass Buffers and
agricultural waterways to help keep water moving offsite rather than pooling on mulch surfaces.
DATE ISSUE WHAT DID WE DO DATE ISSUE WAS NOTES
TO FIX THE ISSUE FIXED
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Part H - Section A Continued
e. Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater
discharges
STORMWATER
DATE
ISSUES
WHAT NEEDS TO
DATE
OUTFALL #
CHECKED
BE REPAIRED 1
REPAIRED 1
FIXED
FIXED
Yard 1
July 24, '19
No Issues
Outfalls
Yard 2
July 24, '19
No Issues
Outfalls
Yard 3
July 24, '19
No Issues
Outfalls
Yard 1
Aug 13, '19
Added 57 Stone
Aug 13
Outfalls
And Screen Wire to
Bottom of Hill
help Hold better
Yard 1
Oct 22, 19
This area still has some issues
Some Grading, add
Outfalls
with a hard rain. There was some
riprap, grass seeding,
Bottom of Hill
wash of the 57 Stone. After this
and straw.
next rain on Oct 22, and it dries
out, we might need to go in a do a
little grading, may try some riprap
rock. Then try to seed and straw
in some areas to help stimulate
grass growth. We will continue to
stay with this area until its right.
Yard 2
Oct 22, '19
Continues to held well. No
Outfalls
noticeable issues here.
Yard 3
Oct 22, '19
Continues to held well. No
Outfalls
noticeable issues here.
OCT 31, '19
WATER SAMPLE TAKEN AT
ALL OUTFALLS ON ALL 3
YARDS
Yard 1
Nov 4 & 5,
Will went in and
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regarded the back
slope, heavily seeded
and strawed the
bank, and run buffer
area
See Photos
DEC 23, '19
LAB FORGOT TO TEST FOR
TSS SO TOOK WATER
SAMPLES FOM ALL OUTFALLS

ON ALL 3 YARDS
STORMWATER
DATE
ISSUES
WHAT NEEDS TO
DATE
OUTFALL #
CHECKED
BE REPAIRED 1
REPAIRED 1
FIXED
FIXED
MARCH,
Re -grade and Seeded for
This work was done
Over 2-3 week
Yard 1
2020
Vegetation. Was advised by
to help divert/spread
period in
Chatham Co. Soil and Water
surface water to the
March
Conservation NOT to install
Outfalls. Help
Basin due to Vegetation being
establish
established.
more/thicker
Vegetation. Help
improve drainage.
MARCH,
Graded with Chatham Co.
This work was done
Over 2-3 week
Yard 2 & 3
2020
Supervisor using laser and
to help divert/spread
period in
level. Dug for Basin to install
surface water to the
March
Riff Raff and Spreader Bar. At
Outfalls. Help
the time, it was wet and could
establish
not get tucks in to install Riff
more/thicker
Raff. Vegetation had started to
Vegetation. Help
grow and put Basin on hold till
improve drainage
Fall.
April 30, '20
All outfalls are looking good.
Yard 1 Outfalls
Good waster flow
April 30, '20
Outfalls are holding well. Need to
Yard 2 Outfalls
keep check on 2A & 2B.
Not moving as much mulch at this
time.
April 30 '20
Yard 3 and the one Outfall look
Yard 3 Outfall
good. Clear Water flow at outfall.
May 20, '20
Wet but Yard and all Outfalls
Yard 1 Outfalls
looking good.
May 20, '20
Not moving Mulch due to COVID.
Yard 2 Outfalls
Keep an eye on 213 - may have
some Tannin leakage.
May 20, '20
Wet from 2 days of rain but Yard
Yard 3 Outfalls
and Outfall looks good. Clear
water flow.
MAY 27,
WATER SAMPLES TAKEN
RAINFALL .65
2020
FROM ALL 3 YARDS AT ALL
OUTFALLS
Yard 1, 2 & 3
June 16
Two days of rain. Outfalls on
Yards 1 & 3 look good.
Still not moving as much mulch
but moving some off Yard 2.
Outfalls look good, still watching
213.
Yard 1, 2,& 3
July 29
Heavy rain but Yards 1 & 3 are
looking good at all Outfalls.
Yard 2 still has a lot of much but
moving some off. Have not taken
any in. All Outfalls look good.
Water from 213 looks clearer then

last month's check.
Yard 1 & 3
Aug 17
Two days of heavy rain. Outfalls
look good. No changes
Yard 2
Aug 17
Outfalls on Yard 2 look good.
Streams around Outfalls look
good after 2 days of heavy rain.
Continuing to mover mulch off
Yard 2 as much as we can.
Part 11- Section A Continued
2. Stormwater Management Strategy
a. Feasibility Study -
At this time, Apex Nurseries is doing all they can to maintain productive, clean, and "Green" Mulch
Yards. We are working with Chatham Co. Soil and Water, along with NC Dept of Environmental Quality to help
us maintain our Mulch Yards so we meet all requirements that will help keep all surrounding waters clean from
any storm water runoff.
From past experience, we are trying to learn from mistakes, one being the amount of much we keep on
the yards. Trying to find that balance of making sure we never run out of mulch for our customers but not
having too much mulch stored in one pile where a fire can occur or having too much mulch on the ground for a
long period of time that would cause Tannin (leachate) from storm water runoff.
b. Secondary Containment Requirements and Records
NO STORAGE OF BULK LIQUID MATERIALS SUCH AS PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
NO STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
c. BMP Summary
See Attached Summary

Part H - Section A Continued
3. Spill Prevention and Response Procedures
Will R Copeland
(Owner)
Chris Stuckey Manuel Rodriguez
(Truck Driver Coordinator) (Equipment Operator 1 Loader)
Mr. Issac Best
(Dozer Operator)
Will Copeland, as the Owner, is the main point person for the Yard. Will is the person who is the main contact
should there ever be any type of Spill 1 Potential Pollutant on site. Will is on site daily. He would contact the
needed response teams if there were any serious Spill I Potential Pollutant. Will would be the person who will
be responsible for doing general site checks daily, weekly, and monthly_
Chris Stuckey is our Truck Driver Coordinator. He is responsible for coordinating all mulch deliveries that go
out of the mulch Yards. Chris is also the owner of the trucks that make the deliveries and would be
responsible, along with his truck drivers, for daily checks of this trucks and trailers. If there were ever an oil
leak, gas leak, fluid leak from the trucks, Chris would take the appropriate actions to fix those issues or have
the trucks or trailers removed from the Yards to eliminate any major Spills. He would contact Will if necessary
for further assistance. Chris would be the backup to Will if Will were to be away from the Yard during a major
Spill 1 Potential Pollutant.
Manuel Rodriguez is the Equipment Operator 1 Loader in the Mulch Yards. Manuel operates the Grinder, the
Color machine, and Excavator for loading trucks. He is also the one who would hook up and disconnect the
"Containers of Color" to the Grinder. Manuel would be looking for any Oil, Fuel, Fluid, leaks for the equipment
and any leaks from the Containers of Color. If there were any Spills, he would handle those as necessary and
contact Will for further assistance if needed.
Mr. Issac Best is the Dozer Operator. It's the only equipment he is responsible for on the mulch yards. Mr.
Issac would inspect the Dozer daily for any Oil, Fuel or Fluid leaks and handle any issues necessary. He
would contact Will for any assistance with issues or for ordering parts that needed to be fixed.

Part 11- Section A Continued
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program
STOP IT - CLEAN IT UP
Chemical Spill Procedure
There are only two Hazardous spills that we would have to deal with: Diesel Fuel and Hydraulic Fluid
from equipment. Each Yard is prepared to handle and deal with minor spills (see definitions, below)
occurring in their area. This required pre -planning and training with employees.
This document provides a template for the development of an individualized spill response plan.
1. Types of Spills:
a. Minor Spills are those which can be handled by the operation unit.
b. Major Spills are those which require notification of or assistance from other agencies. A
Spill automatically becomes "major" in the following instances:
- There is a fire, or the threat of fire, outside of a controlled space.
- There is a personnel injury or exposure likely to require medical assistance.
- The spill involves unknown or highly reactive material.
- There is a release of a toxic or flammable gas outside of a controlled space.
2. Personnel to Be Notified:
Position
Name
Work Phone
Home/Cell Phone
Owner
Will R. Copeland
919-422-7862
919-367-8862
Fire 1 EMS
911
Chatham Co Sherriff
911
919-542-2811
3. All equipment is checked daily to ensure all hoses are tight and fuel tanks are in good condition ie,
not rusted, not small holes, etc.
4. Minor Chemical Spill Procedures:
- Alert everyone on the yard of spill
- Confine spill to small area-
- Use appropriate materials to neutralize and absorb fluid ie. dry sand or absorbent pads.
- Collect material, used adsorbents/neutralizing agents, etc. in a polyethylene bucket or bag.

- Arrange for collection and disposal of spill residue
5. Major Chemical Spill Procedures
- Call 911
- Attend to any injured persons and remove them from danger
- Alert people on the Yard
- If spill is flammable, turn off ignition and heat sources if that can be done safely
- Remove any other equipment 1 trucks that may be in the area.
- Have someone meet responders
- Access the Spill and begin the clean up proceed
6. Facility Inspections
SEE SECTION A-1. (e)
6. Employee Training:
Will Copeland, Owner, will be responsible for conducting a Training Program so all employees who are
working on the Yards know what to do if there is a Diesel Fuel or Hydraulic Fluid Spill. They will also be
trained to look at storm water runoff.
7. Responsible Party
Will R.Copeland - Owner
8. SPRP AMENDMENT & ANNUAL UPDATE TO BE DONE BY WILL R. COPELAND

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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Stormwater Permitting Program
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG210000
NOTICE OF INTENT
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG210000:
For STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC' 24 Timber Products (except as specified below), including Wood Chip Mills;
And, Like activities deemed by DEMLR to be similar in the process and/or the exposure of raw
materials, products, by-products, or waste materials.
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
Wood Kitchen Cabinets (SIC 2434)
• Wood Preserving (SIC 2491)
• Logging (SIC 2411) f
Standard Industrial Classification Code l 1
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1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which official e ,�rmit correspondence will be mailed):
Name Mli c5
Owner Contact (a person)
Street Address mr 14LJ_1
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City State _ttiZIP Code A S2
Telephone No. G f4 - Fax: I�
E-mail Address
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Facility Contact (a person)
Contact E-mail 1C
Street Address
City A ri
County
Telephone No.
3) Permit Contact
State Nt` ZIP Code .2'7S' :j 3
- Fax:
Permit Contact (a person) "1
Contact E-mail 01" . fir,.,
Contact phone number ! N
4) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance �a7nd direction from ra rro'adway intersection). -L5 j4Wq f.,y t,JCN,� bo li Y �
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(A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly located on the map is required to be submitted with this application)
5) Latitude 35 7'775b17 Longitude — 15, % (degrees, minutes,
( 9 seconds)
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6) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
VExisting
7) Standard Industrial Classification (SIC):
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: n _LL_ ;z
8) Provide a brief narrative description of the types of industrial activities and products manufactured at
this facility: L_ xA OC-L ic,"c.}s or _ L,rl� 1 r-e- 'br
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9) Discharge points / Receiving waters:
How many discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc.) convey stormwater from the property? O� -
List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the site (both on -site and off -site) and location
coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this information is specified on the site plan.
Stormwater Outfall No. —LA— IbVILI'M
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): 3 5.., 7'7ta(aG O N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds):-- 11, y Y303 W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds):. 3 S.. "i 7 i 7 N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): 1 �� tea 7 33 W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds):
M
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Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds): _
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds):
10) Receiving waters:
N
W
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
discharges end up in? .•
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
11) Does this facility have any other water quality permits?
EA/0
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current water quality permits for this facility:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
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❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
13) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No
Imes
If yes, please briefly describe: 1. IP ,%" _rrtC?r S tz*_ -
14) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑, /No
E es
If yes, when was it Implemented?_,���
15) Does this facility have exposed accumulations of sawdust, bark, mulch, wood chips, or similar size
woody material on -site for longer than seven (7) days? (Exposed directly to rainfall or to run-on from
other areas of the facility.)
❑ No L1YYes
16) Are vehicle maintenance activities occurring at this facility?
❑ No M4es
17) Hazardous Waste:
a) Its this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
L/ No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
2 No ❑ Yes
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c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
V..114 hazardous waste?
ly No ❑ Yes
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d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Types) of waste:
How Is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor.
Vendor address:
18) Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (1) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or cerlificatlon in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document tiled 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 falsities, 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).
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable In the same manner as an
individual permit.
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: I - I -�� {� ('_�,_„s - A
Title: I-irl a, At-ti
(Signature of Applicant)
1 -70)9
Date S@ned)
Notice of intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to:
NCDEQ
SWU-236-080113
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C H A T H AM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
�+���WATER ATC errors in these data. This includes errors of
J omission, errors concerning the content of the
data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
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Sample ID
Latitude
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1A
35.776690
-78.968303
1B
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-78.958331
2A
35.778927
-78.966090
2B
35.779763
-78.967902
2C
35.778997
-78.969728
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35.779106
-78.972-158
3A
35.7787291
-78.973669
Receiving waters for Apex Nurseries mulch yards on Site
1, Site 2, andSite 3 is intermittant headwaters of Mills
Branch. This stream is not listed in the Final 2016 303(d)
nor the Draft 2018 list. Mills Branch is in the Jordan Lake
watershed which has an established TMDL. Parameters
of concern are Nitrogen and Phosphorus (2007) as well
as High pH and Turbidity (2014).
C H Af H AM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
5og e�rC errors in these data. This includes errors of
R Q� E R omission, errors concerning the content of the
data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
data. These data cannot be construed to be a
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1,000 500 0 1,000 Feet Feceivingwaters for Apex Nurseries mulch yards on Site 1, Site 2, andSite
N 3 is intermittant headwaters of Mills Branch. This stream is not listed in
Sample ID
latitude
longitude
1A
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-78.968303
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-78.968331
2A
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35.778729
-78.973669
the Final 2016 303(d) nor the Draft 2018 list. Mills Branch is in the Jordan
Lake watershed which has an established TMDL. Parameters of concern
are N and P (2007) as well as High pH and Turbfdity (2014). The property
lies within the Lower New Hope subwatershed where Jordan Nutrient
Strategy nutrient reduction goals are 0% increase in N and P relative to
the baseline period,
CHATHAM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
SOIL &WATER errors in these data. This includes errors of
omission, errors concerning the content of the
data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
data. These data cannot be construed to be a
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Apex Nurseries Site 1 & 2 Map
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Apex, NC 27523
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Level Spreader Filter Strip
Yard Waste Notification
Sample Points
Intermittent Stream
Watershed Boundary
Mulch Storage
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Apex Nurseries Property Boundaries
Ten Foot Contour Lines 350 175 0 350 Feet
C H ATH AM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
errors in these data. This includes errors of
SOIL&WATER omission, errors conceming the content of the
data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
data. These data cannot be construed to be a
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Sample Points
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Ten Foot Contour Lines 350 175 0 350 Feet
C H Ai H AM Chatham SWCD shall not be held liable for any
errors in these data. This includes errors of
SOIL& WATER omission, errors concerning the content of the
data, or relative and positional accuracy of the
data. These data cannot be construed to be a
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2925 N C-751
Apex, NC 27523
1,000 500 0 1,000 Feet N
Sample ID
Latitude
Longitude
1A
35.776690
-78.968303
1B
35.777574
-78.968331
2A
35.778927
-78.966090
2B
35.779763
-78.967902
2C
35.778997
-78.969728
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35.779106
-78.972158
3A
35.7787291
-78.973669
Receiving waters for Apex Nurseries mulch yards on Site
1, Site 2, and5ite 3 is intermittant headwaters of Mills
Branch. This stream is not listed in the Final 2016 303(d)
nor the Draft 2018 list. Milts Branch is in the Jordan Lake
watershed which has an established TMDL. Parameters
of concern are Nitrogen and Phosphorus (2007) as well
as High pH and Turbidity (2014).
C H AT H AM unamam ,jvvtiu snan not De new name for any
SOIL WATER omission,
in these data. This includes errors of
omission, errors concerning the content of the
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NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
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parcel Identifier No, i"T76t Verilied by County on the _ day of�i. 20
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MAYBoxto! Stemm,_Fordham g Danchir Pep ,PrO. Sox 1600. Apex. NC 2T502
This Insrument was prepared by 5 tames Fordham 6 Danehi , P. A
Briefdescription for the Index _ 42.7 acres
THIS DEED made thisXt-dayof July20 22 by and between
GRANTOR
Ronald W. Copeland
and wife,
Jean R. Copeland
Apex Nurseries, Inc,
2425 NC Highway 751
Apex, NC 27502
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns, turd shall iachwe
Singular. plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by comesL
WITNE55ETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable consideration paid by the Grantee, thereeeipt of which Is hereby acknowledged, has
and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the Grantee in fee simple, all that certain lot or parcel of land situated in
the City of New Hop©, Township, Chatham County, North Carolina androore
particularly described as follows:
See attached Exhibit A which is incorporated herein by reference.
The property hercinabove described was acquired by Grantor by Instrument recorded in Book 3a 4 page 707
A map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book page
NC Bar Association Form No. 3 O 1976, Rcvised O 1977, 2OD2 lumen Williams dt Co., Inc.
Punted by Agreement with the NC Bar Association - 1981 www.farocsWilliamciocen
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TO HAVE ANDTO HOLD the aforesaid lot or pared of land and all privileges and appurtenances thereto behmgmg la the Granteein
fee simple.
And the Grantor covenants with the Gramee, that Grantor is sc4md ofthe premises in fee simple, has the right to convey the same in fee
simple, drat title is marketable and free and clear of all encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and defend the title against the
lawful claims of a; I persons whomsoever, other than the following exceptions:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has duly exccuttd the (meant of the day and year first above written
(Entity Name) Ro ald W. Cope and
Title-6pan R. Coperanci
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undcrn nrdNota.j' oftheCountyand State arommid,certif that Ronald W- Copeland
=dhd w�a�y�et►9 4"an I MCopeland pc�ally appeared befurr me this day and acknowledge the due
afecun m� a f trump [he purposes therein expressed. Witness my hand and Notarial stamp or seal Ihisday
a �F •---.. �.
My Commi
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11 Notary Public
State of North Carolina - County of
1, the undersigned Notary Public ofthe County and $tale aforesaid, certify that Personally
eamebefore me this day and acknowledged that he is the of
a NorthCarolinaor coporation/limitedliability compaoy/gencralpannership7imi[cdpumcnhip(strikethroughdw
Inapplicable), and that by authority duly given and as the act of such entity, _he signed the foregoing instrument in its name on its
. behalfas its act and deed. Witness my hand and Notarial stamp or seal, this _ day of 2D ,
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My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
State of North Carolina - County of
I, thr undersigned Notary Public ofthe County and State aforesaid, certirythat
Witness my hand and Notarial sump or seal, this _ day of , 20_.
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
The foregoing CertirwaWs) of ware
cutifled to be correct. This instrument and this certificate are duly teguterw at the date and Ilma and In the pock and Page shown on the
fuss page hereof.
Register of Deeds for C
Drpmy/Assistant - Registee of D�
By.
NC Dar Association Form No. 3 O 1976, Revised O 1977, 2002 James Williams A Co., Inc,
Primed by Agreement with the NC liar Atsoeialion —1981 wwwArnesWilliama com

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EXHIBIT A
RONALD W. COPELAND AND JEAN R. COPELAND. GRANTORS
APEX NURSERIES. INC., GRANTEE
BEGINNING at a post in M.T. Kelly's comer in E.A. Herndon's line; and running thence
with Hendon's line South 0 degrees 15 minutes East 633 feet to a stake, Hendon's
Southeast comer; thence West 569 feet to a stake. S.M. Wilson's Northwest comer,
thence with said Wilson's line South 3 degrees West 931 feet to a stake, WiIson's comer
in Hunt's line; thence with Hunt's line North 89 degrees 19 minutes East 412 feet to a
stake N.W. Wilkin's Southwest corner in W.T. Hunt's line; thence North 7 degrees East
348 feet to a stake in the road; thence with Wilkin's line East 1.211 feet to a stake,
Wilkin's Northeast comer in Mulholland's line. thence North I degrees 5 minutes East
1.399 feet to a stake: thence West 328 feet to a stake. thence South 87 feet to a stake:
thence North 87 degrees 30 minutes West 742 feet to the point of BEGINNING,
containing 42.7 acres, more or less
Dwripliom/Ape% 4uncries2
0 NORTH CAROUNA, CHATHAM COUNTY
The foregoing C Vlicststs)of Darlane S. Keith .Ftotary{la)
Public is lam) certified to be correct. This instrument was presented for registmtlon st—.z....� o'daek
a.m. on ]uly 22� , 2002 and recorded In hook 944 Page 728
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Apex Nurseries Plan For
Mulch Processing and Storage Areas
Best Management Practices for Operation and Maintenance
November 2018
Site Assessment Criteria
Perform adequate assessment of outdoor
mulch processing and storage areas to
prevent contamination of surface water and
groundwater by pollutants from decaying
organic materials. Assessments should
consider soil type and textural properties,
along with the slope and topography of the
sites. The mulch piles should be located so
as to minimize the effect of stormwater
runoff.
Pile Shape and Size
Construct the piles in a conical shape so
that they shed water. Make the piles no
larger than 30 feet tall and 40 to 50 feet
wide. The piles can be as long as space
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allows. Allow 20 to 25 feet between each
pile for equipment to move and storm
water runoff to flow to away from the piles
and toward vegetated channels and
vegetated treatment areas.
Spontaneous Combustion
If piles are too tall (>20 feet) they can retain
heat from biological activity to the point
where spontaneous combustion can occur.
Compaction or packing of mulch can trap
moisture and heat and lead to combustion
as well. Air contaminants in smoke from
mulch fires may be harmful to human
health, safety and the environment. The
facility does have abundant on -site water
resources along with pumps and piping

available for fire protection. During dry
periods it may be necessary to wet mulch
Run-on Control
material that becomes too dry. Be sure to
Stormwater run-on should be diverted
not over -wet piles such that leachate runoff
away from processing, staging and storage
is produced.
areas. Diversion and drainage practices
should be used to direct stormwater to
Pile Orientation and Stormwater
appropriate drainage areas to prevent
Management
unnecessary management of water flow
Orient mulch windrows parallel with the
onto mulch storage areas.
slope to allow shed rainwater and storm
water runoff to move between piles and
Runoff Control
away from piles. Don't place piles in low
Divert stormwater runoff away from
lying areas or depressions with poor
processing, staging, and storage areas.
drainage. This may cause nutrients to leach
Allow stormwater to run between pile or
from the mulch and create a liquid leachate
windrows rather than under or through
that may run off and impact surface water.
them. Direct all runoff from the windrow
Wet areas can provide habitat for insects
storage areas to vegetated channels that
that may become a nuisance. Wet areas can
carry the flow and distribute it via a level
also cause anaerobic conditions which can
spreader to vegetated buffer areas. The
lead to odors.
vegetated channels and buffer areas will
Prepare the mulch storage sites prior to
offer treatment of suspended solids, metals
stockpiling of mulch material. Fill all ruts
and nutrients, and can help normalize pH if
and low areas with soil or stone to ensure
runoff becomes acidic in nature.
adequate drainage of the entire site. Shape
Use runoff controls necessary to prevent
the pad areas to a consistent, gradual slope
erosion downslope of processing and
of 1 to 3 percent.
storage areas.
If a pile does become too wet, it should be
turned or mixed with drier materials.
2

Maintain consistent grade of storage pads
to prevent depressions where water can
collect.
Emergency Access
Allow sufficient space at the ends of
windrows and, between windrows, and
around staging areas so that on -site
equipment and emergency vehicles can
access all portions of staging and storage
areas in the event of an emergency.
Appropriate emergency access will also
allow ample room for normal operation of
equipment and trucks.
Storage Time
During the busy spring, summer and fall
months materially will likely be processed
and utilized within a period of weeks. If
larger amounts of material will be collected
and stored during certain months utilize the
storage areas as indicated on the mulch
storage are plan map. Store material in
windrows in areas designated for windrow
storage. These areas will have the proper
slope, contour characteristics and drainage
controls required of storage areas. Prioritize
use of the oldest stored material first ("first-
3
in, first -out), when possible. When older or
degraded material is present locate it in
piles that are farthest from drainage or
buffer areas to minimize potential impacts
from runoff.
On -site Usage of Mulch Material
Mulch materials can be used for
stabilization of banks, slopes, landscaped
areas, as a run-on or runoff control, or as a
cover to protect other areas prone to
erosion. The materials can also be used to
fill small depressions or holes. The material
should not be used to fill large holes, larger
low lying areas, gullies or ravines. When
used in this manner it can create site
stability issues and can contribute to slow
release of nutrient rich, low pH leachate.
Recommended setbacks for mulch storage
areas:
• 100 feet from residences
100 feet from any well
• 50 feet from intermittent or perennial
streams
50 feet from a public body of water

• 25 feet from ephemeral streams,
waterways or ditches
• 50 feet from the property boundary
unless the owner of the adjacent
property is the same person or entity
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EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Employees who work on the Mulch Yards (1, 2, & 3) have been notified of (1) who to contact if there
is ever a spill or they notice contaminated stormwater, (2) what to do to begin clean up if there is ever
a spill and (3) discussed preventive measures to make sure we are doing all we can do to help
prevent any type of spill or contamination to waters on the yards.
Employee Signature Date

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL. QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO, NCG210QQOsOp 16sifr}
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
for establishments primarily engaged in the following activities:
Lumber and Wood Products
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-21.5.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators,
hereinafter permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage
by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of stormwater to the surface
waters of North Carolina or to a separate storm sewer system conveying discharges to surface waters in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Coverage under this General Permit is applicable to:
♦ All owners or operators ofstormwater point source discharges associated with establishments
primarily engaged in activities classified as Lumber and Wood Products, Except Furniture [Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC)24], including Wood Chip Mills;
is ♦ Stormwater point source discharges froin like industrial activities deemed by the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEM LR) to be similar to these operations in the process, or the
discharges, or the exposure of raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, products, or waste
products. .
Except upon DEQ determination of similarity as provided immediately above, the following activities
and associated discharges are excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
♦ Establishments primarily engaged in: Logging 'SIC 24111; or manufacturing Wood Kitchen Cabinets
[SIC 2434]; or Wood Preserving [SIC 24911.
The General Permit shall become effective on August 1, 2018.
The General Permit shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2023.
Signed this 315t day of July 2018.
William E. (Toby) Vinson, Jr., P.E., CPM
Interim Director, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCG210000
6. General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
7. Certificate of Coverage Actions
8. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Section D: Monitoring and Records
1.
Representative Sampling
2.
Recording Results
3.
Flow Measurements
4.
Test Procedures
S.
Representative Outfall
6.
Records Retention
7.
Inspection and Entry
Section E: Reporting
Requirements
1.
Discharge Monitoring Reports
2.
Submitting Reports
3.
Availability of Reports
4.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
S.
Planned Changes
6.
Anticipated Noncompliance
7.
Spills
8.
Bypass
9.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
10.
Other Noncompliance
11.
Other Information
PART IV DEFINITIONS
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Permit No. NCG210000
0 SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until coverage under this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to
discharge stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina, or to a separate storm sewer system,
which has been adequately treated and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this General Permit and the requirements of the permittee's Certificate of Coverage (COC). The
permittee's COC is hereby incorporated by reference into this General Permit. Any violation
of the COC is a violation of this General Permit and subject to enforcement action as provided
in the General Permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval.
Discharge of leachate from accumulations of small -sized woody materials is ngt considered an
allowable non-stormwater discharge and may be more appropriately covered under General
Permit NCG240000 Compost Facilities. The discharges allowed by this General Permit shall not
cause or contribute to violations of Water Quality Standards. Discharges allowed by this
permit must meet applicable wetland standards as outlined in 15A NCAC 26.0230 and .0231 and
water quality certification requirements as outlined in 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
This permit does not relieve the permittee's responsibility for compliance with any other applicable
federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, or decree.
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2. Stormwater Management Strategy. The Stormwater Management Strategy shall contain a
narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or
minimize the stormwater exposure of significant materials, including structural and
nonstructural measures. The Stormwater Management Strategy, at a minimum, shall incorporate
the following:
(a) Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing the methods
of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure of materials and
processes to rainfall and run-on Flows. Wherever practical, the permittee shall prevent
exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and manufacturing or fueling
operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is not practical, this review shall
document the feasibility of diverting the stormwater run-on away from areas of potential
contamination.
(b) Secondary Containment Requirements and Records. Secondary containment is required
for: bulk storage of liquid materials including petroleum products; storage in any amount of
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Lvater
priority chemicals; and storage in any amount of hazardous substances, in order to prevent
leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff. A table or summary of all such tanks
and stored materials and their associated secondary containment areas shall be maintained.
If the secondary containment devices are connected to stormwater conveyance systems, the
connection shall be controlled by manually activated valves or other similar devices (which
shall be secured closed with a locking mechanism). Any stormwater that accumulates in the
containment area shall be at a minimum visually observed for color, foam, outfall staining,
visible sheens and dry weather flow, prior to release of the accumulated stormwater.
Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to be uncontaminated by any material.
Records documenting the individual making the observation, the description of the
accumulated stormwater, and the date and time of the release shall be kept for a period of five
(5) years. For facilities subject to a federal oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
Plan (SPCC), any portion of the SPCC plan fully compliant with the requirements of this permit
may be used to demonstrate compliance with this permit. The Division may allow exceptions
to secondary containment requirements for mobile refuelers, as with the exemption provided
by amendments to federal SPCC regulations, as long as appropriate spill containment and/or
diversionary structures or equipment is used to prevent discharge to surface waters.
Exceptions do not apply to refuelers or other mobile tankage used primarily as bulk liquid
material storage in a fixed location in place of stationary containers.
(c) BMP Summary. A listing of site structural and non-structural Best Management Practices
(BMPs) shall be provided. The installation and implementation of BMPs shall be based on the
assessment of the potential for sources to contribute significant quantities of pollutants to
stormwater discharges and on data collected through monitoring of stormwater discharges.
The BMP Summary shall include a written record of the specific rationale for installation and
implementation of the selected site BMPs. The BMP Summary shall be reviewed and updated
annually.
3. Spill Prevention and Response Procedures. The Spill Prevention and Response Procedures
(SPRP) shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel responsible for implementing the SPRP shall be
identified in a written list incorporated into the SPRP and signed and dated by each individual
acknowledging their responsibilities for the plan. A responsible person shall be on -site at all
times during facility operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through
CC) spills or exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP must be site
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permittee shall use the Division's Annual Summary Data Monitoring Report (DMR)
form, available from the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website (See:
htt s: n ov ahou livisions n r -mineral-land-r so r n des-
stormwater-gps).
The Director may notify the permittee when the SPPP does not meet one or more of the minimum
requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall submit a time
schedule to the Director for modifying the SPPP to meet minimum requirements. The permittee
shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with Part 111, Standard Conditions, Section B,
Paragraph 5) to the Director that the changes have been made.
9. SPPP Implementation. The permittee shall implement the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan and all appropriate BMPs to prevent contaminants from entering surface waters via
stormwater. Implementation of the SPPP shall include documentation of all monitoring,
measurements, inspections, maintenance activities, and training provided to employees,
including the log of the sampling data and of actions taken to implement BMPs associated with
the industrial activities, including vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall be
kept on -site for a period of five (5) years and made available to the Director or the Director's
authorized representative immediately upon request.
SECTION B: ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A facility that retains exposed accumulations (either exposed to incident precipitation or exposed to
stormwater run on) of sawdust, wood chips, bark, mulch, or other similarly sized material on site for
more than seven (7) days is required to monitor and report all the site stormwater discharges for the
parameters in Table 1.
The permittee may petition the DEMLR Regional Office Supervisor to be excused%ram the required monitoring:
a) upon a DEMLR Compliance Evaluation Inspection, and;
b) on the basis that DEMLR concludes that taken as a whole, site -wide conditions support the
assessment of very limited risk of stormwater pollution from the site.
c) Among any other factors deemed relevant in his or her own considerations, the Regional Office
Supervisor shall consider whether the amount of accumulated exposed materials may be deemed de
minimis with respect to the potential to generate stormwater runoff pollutants. Given that all site
conditions may be relevant to the determination of what constitutes a de minimis amount, such
determinations shall be made on a'case-by-case basis', and shall not be assumed to be generally, or
specifically, transferrable to any other permitted site, regardless of superficial similarities.
d) The Regional Office Supervisor will communicate any such determination in writing, and shall state
any qualifying conditions for the permittee's continuing release from monitoring. DEMLR's release
letter may remain in effect through subsequent reissued versions of this permit, unless the release
letter provides for other conditions or duration.
e) If released from monitoring, the permittee must still continue to submit semi-annual Discharge
Monitoring Reports, with the notation: "Released from Monitoring by DEMLR Regional Office."
If at any time there are changes to DEMLR's initial site assessment, or to the initial site operating
circumstances, the permittee must immediately begin analytical monitoring and reporting in accordance
with Tables 1 and 2, and must immediately inform the DEMLR Regional Office that analytical monitoring has
been instituted.
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0 Table 2. Monitoring Schedule
Semi-annual
Monitoring Events1,2
Start Date
(All Years)3
End Date
(All Years)3
Period 1
January 1
June 30
Period 2July
1
December 31
Footnotes:
1. Maintain semi-annual monitoring during the General Permit renewal process (unless other provisions of
this permit require monthly sampling). The applicant must continue monitoring until the renewed
Certificate of Coverage (COC) is issued.
2. If no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee must record "No Flow" or "No Discharge"
within 30 days of the end of the sampling period.
3. Monitoring periods remain constant throughout the five-year term of the General Permit. For permittees
continuing with renewed coverage under this General Permit, Year 1 begins in Period 2 on August 1, 2018,
and for all permittees, Year 5 ends in Period 1 on July 31, 2023.
Failure to monitor and report semi-annually per permit terms may result in the Division requiring
monthly monitoring and reporting for all parameters For a specified time period. "No discharge"
from an outfall or inability to collect a sample because of adverse weather conditions during a
monitoring period, for example, does not constitute failure to monitor, as long as it is properly
reported.
The permittee must report the results from each sample taken within the monitoring period (See Part III
E). However, for purposes of benchmark comparison and Tiered response actions, the permittee shall
is use the analytical results from the first sample with valid re ults within the monitoring period.
The permittee shall compare monitoring results to the benchmark values in Table 3. The benchmark
values in Table 3 are not permit limits, but should be used as guidelines for implementation of the
permittee's SPPP. Exceedances of benchmark values require the permittee to increase monitoring and
reporting, increase management actions, increase record keeping, and/or install stormwater Best
Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered program. See descriptions of Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier
Three response actions below. In the event that the Division releases the permittee from continued
monthly monitoring and reporting under Tier Two or Tier Three, DEMLR's release letter may remain in
effect through subsequent reissuance of this permit, unless the release letter provides for other
conditions or duration.
-range 3 Benchmark Values for Analytical Monitoring Re uirements
Discharge Characteristics Benchmark Value
Chemical Oxygen Demand COD 120 m L
Total Sus ended Solids (TSS) 100 m L
Total Suspended Solids H W, ORW, Trout (Tr), and PNA waters 50 m L
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SECTION C: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR STORMWATER
DISCHARGES
The purpose of qualitative monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SPPP) and assess new sources of stormwater pollution. Qualitative monitoring of
stormwater outfalls must be performed during a measurable storm event.
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall associated with
industrial activity regardless of representative outfall status. Qualitative monitoring shall be
performed semi-annually as specified in Table 4, and during required analytical monitoring events if
applicable (unless the permittee is required to perform further qualitative sampling per the
Qualitative Monitoring Response below). Inability to sample because of adverse weather
conditions must be documented in the SPPP and recorded on the DMR (see Adverse Weather in
Definitions). Only SDOs discharging stormwater associated with industrial activity must be monitored
(See Definitions).
In the event an atypical condition is noted at a stormwater discharge outfall, the permittee shall
document the suspected cause of the condition and any actions taken in response to the discovery.
This documentation will be maintained with the SPPP.
Table 4. Qualitative Monitorine Reouirements
Discharge Characteristics
Frequencyl
Monitoring
Location2
Color
semi-annual
SDO
Odor
semi-annual
SDO
Clarity
semi-annual
SDO
Floating Solids
semi-annual
SDO
Suspended Solids
semi-annual
SDO
Foam
semi-annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
semi-annual
SDO
Erosion or deposition at the outfall
semi-annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution
semi-annual
SDO
ILI
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year (unless other provisions of this permit prompt monthly sampling)
during a measureable storm event. See Table 2 forschedule of monitoring periods. The permittee must
continue qualitative monitoring throughout the permit renewal process.
2 Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO)
associated with industrial activity, regardless of representative outfall status.
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1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year during a measurable storm event (unless other provisions of the
permit prompt monthly sampling), until either another permit is issued for this facility or until this permit is
revoked or rescinded. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods through the end of this permitting
cycle. If the facility is monitoring monthly because of Tier Two or Three response actions under the
previous permit, the facility shall continue a monthly monitoring and reporting schedule in Tier Two
or Tier Three status until relieved by the provisions of this permit or the Division.
2 Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. When physical separation between
outfalls prevents collecting all samples within the first 30 minutes, sampling shall be begun within the first 30
minutes, and shall continue until completed.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges
stormwater runoff from area(s) where vehicle maintenance activities occur, unless representative outfall
status (ROS) has been granted. A copy of the letter granting ROS shall be kept on site.
4 For each sampled measurable storm event the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site rain gauge
is required. Where isolated sites are unmanned for extended periods of time, a local rain gauge may be
substituted for an on -site reading.
The permittee shall complete the analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified
below in Table 2, unless adverse weather conditions prevent sample collection (see Adverse Weather
in Definitions). Inability to sample because of adverse weather conditions must be documented in the
SPPP and recorded on the DMR. The permittee must report the results from each sample taken
within the monitoring period (see Part III, Section E). However, for purposes of benchmark
comparison and Tiered response actions, the permittee shall use the analytical results from the fir
sample with valid results within the monitoring period.
Failure to monitor semi-annually per permit terms may result in the Division requiring monthly
monitoring for all parameters for a specified time period. "No discharge" from an outfall or inability
to collect a sample because of adverse weather conditions during a monitoring period, for example,
does not constitute failure to monitor, as long as it is properly reported.
The permittee shall compare monitoring results to the benchmark values in Table 6. The benchmark
values in Table 6 are not permit limits but should be used as guidelines for the permittee's
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). Exceedances of benchmark values require the
permittee to increase monitoring, increase management actions, increase record keeping, and/or
install stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered program. See descriptions of Tier
One, Tier Two, and Tier Three response actions below. In the event that the Division releases the
permittee from continued monthly monitoring under Tier Three, DEMLR's release letter may remain
in effect through subsequent reissuance of this permit, unless the release letter provides for other
conditi ns or duration.
Table 6. BInchmark Values for On -Site Vehicle and Eauinment Mnintenanra Artivitine
Wschar a q4racteristics
Benchmark Values .
Non -Polar Oi Grease by
EPA Metho 1664 SGT-HEM)
15 mg/L
Total Sus ended Solids (TSS)
100 m L
TSS 0 W, H W, Trout (Tr), and PNA waters
50 m L
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The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an
electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver request
to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in
writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility
would be required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The
duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time,
monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee
re -applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division.
Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved
reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for
the period that the approved reporting waiver request is effective.
Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found
on the following web page:
littps: (/deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/ed mr
3. Si ng atory Requir-ements_[Supplements Section B._(5.) (b) and Supersedes Section B.
(a.) (d)]
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part
III, Section B. (5.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part III,
Section B. (5.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR
reporting purposes.
Is For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
U
https: /Idegmc.gov/about/d ivisions/water- resourcesled mr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22). NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL
BE ACCEPTED:
"Y 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
properlygather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering 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 forsubmitting false information, including the
possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
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PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Compliance Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater discharges in
accordance with the following schedule [40 CFR 122.411:
Existing Facilities already operating but applying for permit coverage for the first time: The
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented within 12 months of the
effective date of the Certificate of Coverage and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary
containment, as specified in Part II, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this general permit, shall be
accomplished within 12 months of the effective date of the issuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
New Facilities applying for coverage for the first time: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
shall be developed and implemented prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation of the
industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified
in Part II, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this general permit shall be accomplished prior to the
beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity.
Existing facilities previously permitted and applying for renewal under this General Permit:
All requirements, conditions, limitations, and controls contained in this permit (except new SPPP
elements in this permit renewal) shall become effective immediately upon issuance of the Certificate
of Coverage. New elements of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for this permit renewal
shall be developed and implemented within 6 months of the effective date of this general permit and
updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part II, Paragraph
2(b) of this general permit shall be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges from the
operation of the industrial activity.
2. 1711ty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this general permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal
application. [40 CFR 122.41]
*a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of
'11�� the CWA for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions, even if the general permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement. [40 CFR 122.41]
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of
the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued
under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under
sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per
day for each violation. [33 USC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308,
318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a
permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment
program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to criminal
penalties of $2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or
both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be
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invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40
CFR 122.41(g)].
7. Severability
The provisions of this general permit are severable, and if any provision of this general permit, or the
application of any provision of this general permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this general permit, shall
not be affected thereby [NCGS 150E-23].
B. Duly to Provide -Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the general permit issued pursuant to this general
permit or to determine compliance with this general permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this general permit
[40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Penaltiofr Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this general permit
shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or by
imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of person is for
a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a
fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or
both [40 CFR 122.41].
10. Penalties for FalsifiGgion-of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this general permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
11. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This general permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore
physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
12. " Duly to Reannly
Dischargers covered by this general permit need not submit a new Notice of Intent (NOI) or renewal
request unless so directed by the Division. If the Division chooses not to renew this general permit,
the permittee will be notified to submit an application for an individual permit. [15A NCAC 02H
.0127(e)]
ION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. General Permit Expiration
Genera�rntits will be effective forzjuaLaguo exceed five years, at the end which the Division
may renew them ;tfter Ilic notice requirements have een sags Med. If a general permit is
renewed, existing permittees do not need to submit a renewal request or pay a renewal fee unless
directed by the Division. New applicants seeking coverage under a renewed general permit must
submit a Notice of Intent to be covered and obtain a Certificate of Coverage under the renewed
general permit. [15A NCAC 02H .0127(e)]
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(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship. by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official. [40 CFR 122.22]
b. All reports required by the general permit and other information requested by the Permit
Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a. above or by a duly
authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager,
operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an
individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company.
(A duly authorized representative may thus he either a named individual or any individual
occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.221
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer
accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of
the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must
be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to
be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122.221
d. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL
BE ACCEPTED:
"! certify, under penalty of law, that this documentand all attachments were prepared under my
direction orsupervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properlygother and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. l am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. "
6. General Permit Modification. Revocation and Reissuance. or Termination
The issuance of this general permit does not prohibit the Permit Issuing Authority from reopening
and modifying the general permit, revoking and reissuing the general permit, or terminating the
general permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H
.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et a].
After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the general permit may be terminated for cause.
The filing of a request for a general permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination
does not stay any general permit condition. The Certificate of Coverage shall expire when the
general permit is terminated.
Certificate of Coverage Actions
The general permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification
of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any general permit condition [40
CFR 122.41(01.
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c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. Tile results of such analyses.
3. Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the volume of monitored discharges.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this general permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to
the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below general permit
discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and
reporting level) approved method must be used.
S. Representative Outfall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater discharges that
are required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status.
If it is established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permittee is
granted representative outfall status, then sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced
number of outfalls.
6. Records Retention
Qualitative monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along with the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). Copies of analytical monitoring results shall also be
maintained on -site or be available electronically to a DEMLR inspector upon request. The permittee
shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
c all calibration and maintenance records,
Cl all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation,
o copies of all reports required by this general permit,
U copies of all data used to complete the Notice of Intent to be covered by this general permit.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the
sample, measurement, report or Notice of Intent application. This period may be extended by
request of the Director at any time. [40 CFR 122.411 If this volume of records cannot be maintained
on -site, the documents must be made available to an inspector upon request as immediately as
possible.
Insnection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges
through a municipal separate storm sewersystem, an authorized representative of a municipal
operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to:
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3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be
considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the
imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.66 or in Section 309 of the Federal
Act.
4. Non-Stormwater Discharees
If the storm event monitored in accordance with this general permit coincides with a non-
stormwater discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required under all
other applicable discharge permits and provide this information with the stormwater discharge
monitoring report.
5. Planned Chanees
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the
permitted facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged [40
CFR 122.41(1)]. This notification requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed in
the general permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a).
6. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which may result in noncompliance with the general permit. [40 CFR 122.41(1)(2)]
7. 5[tm
The permittee shall report to the local DEMLR Regional Office, within 24 hours, all significant spills as
defined in Part IV of this general permit. Additionally, the permittee shall report spills including: any
oil spill of 25 gallons or more, any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters,
any oil spill regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters, and any oil spill less
than 25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours.
B. Byl2ass
Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]:
a. Anticipated bypass. if the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit
prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of
the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of becoming aware of
an unanticipated bypass.
9. Twenty -Four Hour Reporting
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances.
A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the
period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been
corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to
reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. [40 CFR 122.41(1)(6)]
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section
if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
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PART IV DEFINITIONS
Apt
See Clean Water Act.
Permit No. NCG210000
2. Adverse Weather
Adverse conditions are those that are dangerous or create inaccessibility for personnel, such as local
Flooding, high winds, or electrical storms, or situations that otherwise make sampling impractical.
When adverse weather conditions prevent the collection of samples during the sample period, the
permittee must take a substitute sample or perform a visual assessment during the next qualifying
storm event. Documentation of an adverse event (with date, time and written narrative) and the
rationale must be included with your SPPP records. Adverse weather does not exempt the permittee
from having to file a monitoring report in accordance with the sampling schedule. Adverse events
and failures to monitor must also be explained and reported on the relevant DMR.
Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges
This general permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which shall be
allowed in the stormwater conveyance system are:
a. All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
b. Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate without added
chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water, waterline and fire hydrant
Flushings, water from footing drains, irrigation waters, flows from riparian habitats and
wetlands.
c. Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training, or emergency shower or eye
wash as a result of use in the event of an emergency.
4. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may
take the form of a process, activity, or physical structure. More information on BMPs can be found at:
littli:f /www.ella.ggyjnRdes%national-menu-best-mau,ggement-practices-hm
5. Bypass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility
including the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating mode for the facility.
6. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a single above
ground storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or with multiple above
ground storage containers having a total combined storage capacity of greater than 1,320 gallons.
7. Certificate of Coverage
The Certificate of Coverage (CQC) is the cover sheet which accompanies a general permit upon
issuance and lists the facility name, location, receiving stream, river basin, effective date of coverage
under the general permit and is signed by the Director.
S. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
9. DLyision_or DF.MI.R
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ),
formerly the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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Permit No. NCG210000
22.
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the
discharges at multiple outfalls, the DEMLR may grant representative outfall status. Representative outfall
status allows the permittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
23. Secondary Containment
Spill containment far the contents of the single largest tank within the containment structure plus
sufficient Freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
24. Section 313 Water Priority_ Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
b. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -
to -Know Act of 1986;
c. Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III, Section 313 reporting
requirements; and
d. Meets at least one of the following criteria:
i. Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on Table II (organic priority pollutants), Table
II1 (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic pollutants and
hazardous substances);
H. Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) of the CWA at 40 CFR
116.4; or
iii. Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria.
25. Severe ProRQrJy Damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which causes them to
become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be
expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
26. Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic
pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or
production; hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the
facility is required to report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and
waste products such as ashes, slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater
discharges.
27. Significant5pills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable
quantities under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.3and 40 CFR 117.3) or section
102 of CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
28. Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
The point of departure of stormwater from a discernible, confined, or discrete conveyance, including
but not limited to, storm sewer pipes, drainage ditches, channels, spillways, or channelized collection
areas, from which stormwater flows directly or indirectly into waters of the State of North Carolina.
29. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately following rainfall
or as a result of snowmelt.
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ROY COOPER
Gaiiw,�
Waste Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Matthew Shapiro
725 Park Center Drive
Matthews, NC 28105
Dear Mr. Shapiro:
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secroarr
MICHAEL SCOTT
Drr.'47-)r
June 3, 2019
Re: Notice of Regulatory Requirements
NCGS 14313-279.9 and 14313-279.11
Notice of Residual Petroleum
Morningstar Marinas 'Eaton Ferry
1865 Eaton Ferry Road, Littleton
Warren County
Incident Number: 46321
Risk Classification: Intermediate
Ranking: 180A
North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 14313-279.9 and 14313-279.11 require a Notice of
Residual Petroleum (Notice) to be filed with the Register of Deeds in Durham County, where the release
is located, when a release from an underground storage tank has not been remediated to below
"unrestricted use standards". The Notice is required either prior to conveyance of a contaminated
property or prior to receiving; a Notice of No Further Action. "Unrestricted use standards" for
groundwater are the groundwater quality standards and interim standards contained in Title 15A NCAC
2L .0202, and "unrestricted use standards" for soil are the residential maximum soil contaminant
concentrations (MSCCs) established in Title 15A NCAC 2L .0411.
The Notice must be prepared in accordance with the attached instructions and format. It must
contain a legal description of the property containing the source of contamination and Iegal descriptions
of any other properties which you own (or control) which are contaminated by the release. The Notice
must also include appropriate land use restrictions for these properties. In addition, the Notice must
identify all other properties (adjacent, adjoining, downgradient, etc.) on which contamination is known to
exist at the time the Notice is prepared.
The Notice must be sent to this regional office of the UST Section within 30 days of the date of
this letter for approval and notarization. The approved and notarized Notice must then be filed by you
with the Register of Deeds, and a certified copy of the filed Notice must be submitted to this office within
30 days of its return to you.
Effective October 1, 2004, the Department of Environmental Quality requires that all work
following; the submittal of the Limited Site Assessment Report (Title 15A NCAC 2L .0405) be
preapproved if State Trust Fund reimbursement is anticipated. To comply with this requirement, a
completed Preapproval/Claim Authorization Form, encompassing the required remedial activities, must
be received in this office within 14 days of the date of this letter. Upon completion of the preapproved
activities, you should submit your claim promptly. Reimbursement funds are budgeted based on
Y ,, completed preapprovals, but lengthy delays in reimbursement can occur if claims are not submitted
immediately following work completion.
State of Not1h Carolina I Envimmnental Quality I waste Management
UST Section Central Office 11646 Mail Service Center' Raleigh, NC 27699-1646 [phone]

Castle, Sally Y
ram: Castle, Sally Y
ent: Monday, June 03, 2019 10,01 AM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Town of Morrisville Town Hall Center Core SCM
Town of Morrisville Town Hall Center Core SCM
WAKE-2019-096
The following comments pertain to the above referenced erosion and sedimentation control plan. Responses and
revisions received by June 14, 2019 will be included in the review
Add the following notes to construction sequence pertaining to the new NCG01 permit which became effective on April
1, 2019.
1. Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) permit and a certificate of coverage must be obtained before any land
disturbing activities occur. The COC can be obtained by filling out the electronic Notice of Intent (e-N01)
form at deq.nc.gov/NCG01. Please note, the a-NOI form may be only be filled out once the plans have been
approved. A copy of the E&SC permit, the COC, and a hard copy of the plan must be kept on site, preferably
in a permits box, and accessible during inspection.
2. When the project is complete, the permittees shall contact DEMLR to close out the E&SC Plan. After DEMLR
informs the permittee of the project close out, via inspection report, the permittee shall visit
deq.nc.gov/NCG01 to submit an electronic Notice of Termination (e-NOT). A $100 annual general permit fee
will be charged until the a -NOT has been filled out.
3. The NCG01 Ground Stabilization and Materials Handling Plan Sheet must be added to the plans. A pdf and
an AutoCAD version are located at deq.nc.gov/NCG01.
4. The Inspection, Recordkeeping, and Reporting Plan sheet must be added to the plans. A pdf and an AutoCAD
version are located at deq.nc.gov/NCG01.
5. Please note that any construction activities that have an ES&C Plan approved on or after April 1, 2019 are
required to fill out and submit an electronic Notice of Intent (e-NOI) form. All construction activities are
required to follow the new NCGO1 permit regardless of when they are approved.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
1. A deed was provided (book 015593 page 00815-00818) for a parcel with the listed landowner
Carpenter Road, LLC. Provide a Letter of Consent, signed by all land owners listed on the deed. This
letter is to be the original signature letter stating the Financially Responsible Party has permission to
conduct land -disturbing activity on their property. (GS 113A-54.1(a))
2. Submit a completed Financial Responsibility/Ownership (FRO) form. Provide the location in decimal
degrees (00.0000,-00.0000). Under Part A.9., provide copy of most recent deed (address on FR/O
attachment for Carpenter Road, LLC does not match deed). Under Part B.1, the email address does not
match the name of the Town Manager under Part 6.2.) This form is to have the original signature and
is required to be notarized. Provide email addresses, telephone/fax numbers as requested in Parts A
and B of the form. (GS 113A-54.1(a))
1 3. Provide a legend with symbols/icons to identify all proposed erosion and sedimentation control
�J measures. Measures are to be to scale. Use the symbols to identify the proposed location of the
structures on the plan. (GS113A-57(3), 15A NCAC 04B .0105, 15A NCAC 04B .0106(5))

are to be located in the basin cell containing the skimmer device. (GS 113A-57(3), 15A NCAC 04B
.0113)
10. Provide additional erosion and sedimentation control measures as required to protect the stream, all
public, and private property from damage. Demonstrate that the plan design provides adequate
sediment storage capacity. (113A-57(3), 15A NCAC 04B .0105, 15A NCAC 04B .0106(5), and NCG01
Section II.B. (4)(a))
• Install a minimum of a silt fence outlet or check dam in the outlets of the restored channel below
the existing 24-inch RCP, and at both temporary and permanent spillways.
• Provide means of diverting run-off from the existing upgrade 15-inch and 24-inch RCPs during
construction of SCM.
• Provide a method of diverting upland run-off around work area.
• To help prevent collapse of yard inlet devices under sediment load, it is recommended to attach
additional hog wire ( a minimum of 14 gauge ) to the hardware cloth and to attach additional T-
posts across the top of the vertical T-posts . If implemented, the detail should be amended to
reflect changes.
• Recommend providing a tire wash station to help prevent sediment from being tracked onto
paved surfaces not included in the limits of disturbance. If provided, the device should be placed
to drain internally to the site and not into storm drain system. If implemented, a detail should be
provided.
11. Provide a plan detail, construction specifications, and maintenance requirements for all proposed
erosion and sedimentation control devices, including but not limited to for silt bag with pump for
dewatering, concrete wash out device, slope tracking, rolled erosion control products), tire/equipment
wash equipment, and the measure used to divert upland run-off around site. Amend the silt fence detail
to indicate that fabric will be buried a minimum of 8 inches vertically and 4 inches horizontally. Provide
cross-section for restored channel below existing 244 RCP. (GS 113A-57(3), 15A NCAC 04B .0113)
12. Provide design calculations for culverts, pipes, and storm sewers (include HW, TW, and outlet
velocities). Provide adequate pipe inlet and outlet protection for the culverts. (GS 113A-57(3), 15A
NCAC 04B .0113)
13. Provide design calculations, a plan detail, construction specifications, and maintenance requirements
for the outlet stabilization structures. Construction specifications for the outlet stabilization structure
are to include the width of the apron at the pipe outlet and at the end of the apron, the length of the
apron, the stone size, and depth of stone. (GS 113A-57(3),15A NCAC 04B .0113)
14. Provide design calculations for cross sections and method of stabilization for the planned channels and
the temporary diversions. Include appropriate permissible velocity and/or shear stress data. Provide
a plan detail to include the swale dimensions (bottom width, side slopes). (G5113A-57(3), 15A NCAC
04B .0113)
15. Provide liners/matting to aid the stabilization of planned channels and temporary diversions when the
runoff velocity will exceed 2 ft/sec on bare earth during the 2-year rainfall event that produces the
peak runoff. The product(s) selected must have a permissible shear stress that exceeds the shear stress
of the design runoff event. If liners/matting is to be installed, provide a plan detail, construction
specifications, and maintenance requirements. Include the installation of liners in the construction
sequence. (GS 113A-57(3), 15A NCAC 04B .0113)
16. Provide a seeding plan for permanent vegetation, temporary vegetation (required for the entire
calendar year) and riparian vegetation. Provide the method of seedbed preparation (including depth

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Technical Bulletin for General Stormwater Permit NCG210000
Technical Bulletin for NCG210000, Volume V Revised 8/1/2013
What activities are covered by this general permit?
NCG210000 allows stormwater discharges associated with establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing
Timber Products [standard industrial classification (SIC) 24] and activities deemed by DEMLR to be similar in
the process and/or the exposure of raw materials, products, by-products, or waste materials. In 2011, the general
permit was modified to cover discharges from Wood Chip Mills, which were previously excluded.
Excluded: Wood Kitchen Cabinets [SIC 24341, Wood Preserving [SIC 2491], and Logging [SIC 2411].
What are the key permit requirements?
> Implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) (Part II, Section A).
> Provide secondary containment for all bulk storage of liquid materials (fart II, Section A, 2.(b)).
> Perform and document qualitative monitoring during a measurable storm event (Part II, Section C).
> Perform analytical monitoring twice per year if storing exposed accumulations of sawdust, wood chips, bark,
mulch, or like materials on site for more than seven (7) days, and submit the results on the monitoring report
forms provided with the permit (Part II, Section B).
What has changed since the last renewal?
Some of the major changes since the last renewal include:
> Refinements and clarifications to the SPPP requirements; refer to Part II, Section A.
> Provisions to allow permittees to petition the DEMLR Regional Office Supervisor for relief from monitoring.
> It should be easier for monitoring to take place during a measurable storm event (new term) rather than a
representative storm event (old term); refer to Part I1, Section B.
> The requirement for twice per year monitoring of pH has been eliminated; refer to Part 11, Section B.
> The TSS benchmark has been lowered to 50 mg/L for discharges into some especially sensitive waters; refer to
Part II, Section B.
> The tiered response structure has been modified to allow the DEMLR Regional Office Supervisor to grant
relief from Tier Two monthly monitoring; refer to Part II, Section B.
What are BMPs and why are they important?
The SPPP should include "Best Management Practices" (BMPs) to control discharge of pollutants from a facility's
stormwater outfalls. BMPs include a variety of things that help minimize the potential for pollutants to get into
the stormwater draining from a facility. There are different types of BMPs:
Non-structural (practices or activities) BMPs include:
> Eliminating exposure of materials and equipment wherever possible by moving them to indoor locations.
> Practicing good housekeeping on -site. Handle and store materials at the facility in an orderly fashion.
> Exchanging hazardous materials for non -hazardous ones wherever possible.
> Establishing routine leak & maintenance checks to minimize chance of spills. Clean up spills immediately.
> Establishing bulk storage tank protocols that minimize the risk of spills during loading and unloading. j
> Store used pallets and process waste dumpsters inside or under roof so water can't flow on or around them.
Structural (equipment or devices) BMPs include:
> Containment dikes around the loading areas of bulk liquid storage containers.
> Changing painting operations from liquid systems to powdered systems that do not generate solvent waste.
> Roofs and secondary containment around materials stored outside so that stormwater cannot contact them.

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TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR GENERAL STORMWATER PERMIT NCG210000
Freauently Asked Questions I
Could I be exempted from an
NPDES stormwater permit?
Possibly. A facility with industrial
activity subject to the NPDES
Stormwater regulations that elimi-
nates all potential stormwater expo-
sure may be eligible for a No Expo-
sure Exclusion from a permit. A
facility that meets this condition
may submit a No Exposure Certifi-
cation application (see our website
below).
What if 1 sell my business, or the
name changes?
This change is a minor modification
and requires the Director's action to
transfer permit coverage. Complete
the Name/Ownership Change Form
SWU-239, is available on our web -
site:
http://Rortal.nedenr.org/wel)/Ir/ny)des
-Stormwater
Do I have to monitor all the
outfalls?
Yes. However, you may request
Representative Outfall Status
(ROS). If approved, this status al-
lows analytical monitoring at fewer
outfalls. To request ROS, submit a
ROS Request Form SWU-ROS to the
DEMLR Regional Office. The form
is available on our website (see
above).
Does a certified lab need to
analyze my samples?
Monitoring under all NPDES per-
mits must be conducted in accor-
dance with test procedures ap-
proved under federal regulations in
40 CFR §136. Labs certified by
North Carolina perform analysis in
accordance with those procedures.
N.C. certification requirements do
not apply to slormwaler only dis-
charges, but data gathered under
an NPDES permit must conform to
federal requirements. Using a cer-
tified lab is one way to ensure com-
pliance. A list of certified labs is
available at: htto:ll
portal. ncde nr. orelweb/wollab/certl
How big of a pile triggers
monitoring?
The permittee must perform ana-
lytical monitoring if the facility
stores exposed accumulations of
sawdust, wood chips, bark, mulch,
or similar materials for longer than
seven (7) days. The permit does
not specify a size threshold because
a large area covered in "small
mounds' could impact stormwater
as much as one large pile. If rea-
sonable judgment tells you there
are piles on site, monitoring is re-
quired unless that material is re-
moved within a week. Also, remov-
ing only the top portion of piles and
leaving significant amounts of the
material on the bottom does not
satisfy the monitoring exemption.
Furthermore, in some cases
NCDENR may determine leachate
from such piles is a wastewater.
The facility should prevent dis-
charge of pile leachate as much as
possible.
Do I have to keep a record of
every little piece of sawdust to
prove I don't have to monitor?
No. However, if the facility "opts
out" of analytical monitoring be-
cause it removes piles within a
week's time, DWQ expects the facil-
ity to keep a record of when the ma-
terial was generated, and when and
how it was removed to demonstrate
short periods of storage.
If I'm sampling my discharge, do
do qualitative monitoring at
the same time?
Yes.
Who can I call with questions?
Please contact Stormwater Permit-
ting Program staff at the office near-
est your location. Help is also avail-
able from the NCDENR's Division of
Environmental Assistance and Cus-
tomer Service at 1-877-623-6748.
Asheville Office [phone] Washington Office [phone]
Fayetteville Office [phone] Wilmington Office [phone]
Mooresville Office [phone] Winston-Salem Office [phone]
Raleigh Office [phone] Central Office [phone]
Online resources
N.C. Stormwater Permitting Program htt rtal.ncd nr.or web Ir stormwater
N.C. Stormwater BMP Manual htt : l.ncd r r /w /Ir/bm -man al
Permit Applications and Forms (downloads) http•1lportal.ncdenr.orLweb/ir/npdes-stormwater
Interactive Permitting Map http://portal.ncdenr.org/weblir/swmaps#lnteractive Ma
Map of Regional Offices http://RQrcal.ncdenr.org/web/wg/home

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KAREN COPELAND <[e-mail]>
Valentine, Thad <[e-mail]> Mon, Jan 6, 2020 at 1:45 PM
To: KAREN COPELAND <[e-mail]>, "Hudyncia, Joseph" <[e-mail]>
Thanks Karen
It looks like you have some exceedances at a couple of the outfalls. You should look at those areas to see if there is
something you can do to improve the filtration of the runoff so you don't have to start monthly sampling. Please call if you
need some suggestions
From: KAREN COPELAND <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2020 1:33 PM
To: Valentine, Thad <[e-mail]>; Hudyncia, Joseph <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Fwd: TSS Testing - Permit NCG210000
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2925 NC Hwy 751
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Apex Nurseries, Inc.
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StlbjeC1: Reseisslon Dcmal of NPDE=S Slorinwater Permits
Apex Nurseries, Inc.
Permit Lumbers: NCG210436ttnd NCG210437
Chathatu County
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On August 15, 2016. the Division ol-Lncruy, ttMincral and Land Riac)urCeS {1)k;A1I.1Zj received }'our
request to rescind covcrage for your site under general stormwater permit NCG210000.
Department off-'nvironmental Quality slaffcontacicd the U,S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
I01- guidance on permitted industrial activities. EPA confirmed the sionnwater discharges coming from
your SItc are regulated uncler the Clean Water Act NITES Stormwater Program and are subject to North
Carolina's NPDFS delegated program.
Prior to rc scindin4= the permit, till industrial materials with the potential to come Into Contact with
Sl0r11l%%ater 11lV%( be removed. AS a part this rescission request. please respond to Ihis letter detailing how
this may he achi"-cd.
I lnld the Iinte than a rescission request is approved, your pent}its will remaitl ill effect and you must
comply nv nh the permit cwulition requirements therein,
Ifyou have questions about this matter, ])lease contact Annette Lucas at [phone] or Alaina
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
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For STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC 24 Timber Products (except as specified below), including Wood Chip Mills;
And, Like activities deemed by DEMLR to be similar in the process and/or the exposure of raw
materials, products, by-products, or waste materials
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Wood Kitchen Cabinets (SIC 2434)
• Wood Preserving (SIC 2491) RP-CEIVED
• Logging (SIC 2411)
Standard Industrial classification Code
(Please print or type) STORMWATER PEnblIr i7NG
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which official permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name �p �`;� - 1\4A r� E a= " ! � J-rn C'-
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Street Address 1
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4) Physical Location Information:
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(A Copy 01 a county map or USGS quad Sheol wth lacilily clearly located on the map is required to be supmitted ealh this application)
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❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation Is to begin
Wl=xisting
7) Standard Industrial Classification (SIC):
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 2421�-
8) Provide a brief narrative description of the types of industrial activities and product$ manufactured at
this facility: W __ -Re- c, r Ion c4 /nLit CA-, o r C ie A(-" "• c_
9) Discharge points/Receiving waters:
How many discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc.) convey stormwater from the property?
10) Receiving waters: tjI*' -W
What is the name of the bopor bodies of water (creek stream, ri er, i ke, etc.) that the facility stormwater
discharges end up in? ' n
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If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). A
11) Does this facility have any other water quality permits?
D/No
❑ Yes
It yes, list the permit numbers for all current water quality permits for this facility:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
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15) Does this facility have exposed accumulations of sawdust, bark, mulch, wood chips, or similar size
woody material on -site for longer than seven (7) days? (Exposed directly to rainfall or to run-on from
other areas of the facility.)
10 ❑ No O/Yes
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16) vehicle maintenance activities occurring at this facility?
7No ❑ Yes
17) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
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b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
h ardous waste?
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c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
h ardous waste?
Zo ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information.
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport I disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
18) Certification:
North Caroline General Statute 143-215.6 b (1) 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
rendors 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).
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
I certify that 1 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:
Title: r7wyl-;1121 1
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Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to:
NCOENR
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NCG210000 N.O.I.
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as Incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
Check for S100 made payable to NC DEN
/This completed application and all supporting documents
ED/ Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with .ocafon of facility clearly marked on map
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater Permitting Program
Divis-on of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Marl Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
For questions, please contact the OEMLR Central Office or Regional Office for your area.
To visit our website, co to
DEMLR Regional Office Contact information:
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Ser.rciary
BRJAN WRENN
At linen Din-f Im
:Apex Nurseries. Inc.
Atin: Will R. Copelancl
` 1)2i NC I h%N 751
Apex. NC 275? 3
0 Dear Mr. Copeland:
0
NORrH CAROI.'NA
Environmental Quality
l"ebrtlan. is. 20_0
Snbiect. �NCG210000,\Ol AI)plicatictn
ilpex Nurseries Yards I. ? & 3
Return # 1320
Chiltha►n County
WC received ycrur Applications li)r NI'DES discharge permits Oil June 3. 2019. A file review rc%ealcd chat
Ihese facilities are already Covered underthe General Stornmater Permit for"l'imher Produces
(NC(j210000) through Ce:rtilicates of Coverage NCG21043G, NCG210.137. and NCG210439.
At this time, there is oo need to apply for new Certifie ites of Coacrage. Please reler to tha Settlement
Agreement between Apex Nurseries, Inc. and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Qualit}
1i)r specif e monitoring and decumentation requirements, in addition to those outlined in the NCG210000
lleral permit.
\Vith this letter, your applications and supporting materials are being returned to you. Il'you have luly
questions re"Ilydilie Illi�. letter or covel•age Under ►Ile NCG2 10000, 1)IeW%t. C011UiCt Itle it( (t119) 707-923G.
Sincerely,
Alaina Morman
Environmental Specialist
Storm liter PcrnlitlinL Proeram
North Carollna Departmcnt of EnAronmental Qinallty I Divls[on of Energy. Mineral and Lund Resources
Irii9t9# yyy(((y///{ 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1612 hlail Service Center - Raletgh. North Carolina 27699 1612
4 -&+� 919.707.9200

Enclosure: NCG210000 applications for Apex Nurseries, Inc.
Cc: Bill Denton and Thad Valentine— DEMLR Raleigh Regional Office (via email)
Scott Vinson and Rick Trone — DWR Raleigh Regional Office (via email)
Annette Lucas (via email)
Asher Spiller (via email)
Hayes Finley (via email)
Stormwater Program Files
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June 1, 2018
Will Copeland
Apex Nurseries Inc
2925 NC Hwy 751
Apex, NC 27523
Subject: NPDES General Permit Renewal — Fees Owed
ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR
Apex Nurseries, Inc. - Site 41
NPDES Permit Certificate of Coverage (COC) Number: NCG210436
Dear NPDES Permittee;
The General Permit under which you are covered expires on July 31, 2018. Our records indicate that
annual fees are owed on this permit. Coverage under this permit for this site cannot be renewed until
these fees are paid.
Sometimes fees lapse because billing contact or other information is out of date. Please review the
ID permit contact information enclosed. Ensure that all contact information is accurate and complete, and
that e-mail addresses are provided wherever possible. If you no longer need this permit, please submit
a Rescission Request Form. That form 's available from our website:
htt s: de .nc. ov about divisions ener -mineral-land-resources n des-industrial-stormwater
•
To update contact information for your permit: You may simply e-mail us changes, unless there
is a change to the Owner Affiliation, Because Owner Affiliation is the person legally responsible for the
permit, we require an owner Affiliation Change Form to make this change. A change in company Name
or Ownership requires a different form, so please contact us if necessary, or see the website above for
links to each of these on -dine forms. Changes to other contacts can be e-mailed to Laura Alexander at
laura,alexanderl2ricclenr.gov.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Alexander at the e-mail above or at [phone], or
Deborah Reese at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
�YV�.�Qi �vGGGtiy
Annette Lucas, P.E.
Supervisor, DEMLR Stormwater Program
cc: Stormwater Program Permit File
Slat" r.•I N07 th Cora.fia I ErmiiarrncrnalQuality I Encryy. Rlincral and Laud Rcsur�rcrs
'iU % SAIlibury Strcrr ltdZ h'. it Scrvin C e ntrr Raleigh. North Carolina Z7b9Lo In12
919 707 9200

.. Morman, Alaina
From: Morman, Alaina
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 10:29 AM
To: '[e-mail]'; 'Hayes.Fin [e-mail]';
'[e-mail]'; Denton, Bill; Valentine, Thad; Bolich, Rick
Cc: Smith, Danny; Lucas, Annette
Subject: Stormwater Permits for Apex Nurseries, Inc.
Attachments: Signed Rescission Denial Letter.pdf
I'o all parties copied on the attached letter:
1lie attached letter on this email serves as your copy of the Rescission Denial letter For two of the three stormwater
permits associated with Apex Nurseries, Inc. Should you have any questions, please contact either me at the information
below or Annette Lucas at [phone]. Thank you.
13est,
Alaina ,Morman
Alaina Morman
Environmental Specialist
Stormwater Program
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
0 North Carolina Department of Env'ronmental Quality
919-707-9236 (0)
919-807-6494 (F)
alai na.morman(a ncdenr.eov
DEMLR Stormwater Program
512 N. Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Low and may be disclosed to third
parties.
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PAT %wlCCR0RY
DONALD It, VAN Dt--R VAART
January 7. 2016
Mr. Will R. Copeland
Apex Nurseries, Inc.
2925 NC Highway 751
Apex, NC 275231
Subject: General Permit No. NCG210000
Apex Nurseries. Inc. Site n I
COC No. NCG210436
Chatham County
Dear ivlr. Copeland:
TRACY DA\1IS
In accordance with your application for a slormwater discharge permit received on
August 4, 2015, we are fornvarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage (COC) to
discharge under the subject state NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15. 2007
(or as subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this COC is not transferable except upon approval of the Division
of Energy. 1llineral, and Land Resources. The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
may require modification or revocation and reissuance ot'the COC. This pci-»it does not affect
the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Energy.
ll'lineral, and Land Resources or permits required by the Coastal :area Mana�-lement Act or any
other federalor local governmental perinit that may be required.
Per the requirements of the Jordan Lake Nutrient Strategy Buffer Rule, all storniwater
drainage to stream buffers, from portions of this site that have been constructed alter August 11.
2009. must be discharged through a correctly designed level spreader or another device that
meets diffuse flow requirements per 15A NCAC 2B .0267. Diffuse Ilow design requirements are
described in Chapter 5 of the North Carolina 5tormwater BMP Manual. available at:
lilt :Il ortal_ncderir.ori,/«-ebhv /rvs/su/btn -manual.
State of Nanh Catohna ; t'mituusnentat (NIalitp Encr,t . Miuml and [.and RL oltrcts
1612.Ntali service Ccnlcr i12 Notth S111ahug' Strcet . Halciµti, NC 27(i91)•1612
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If you have any questions concerning your coverage finder NCG210436, please contact
Ken Pickle at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely.
ORIGINAL SIGNED B
KEN FICKLE`
. fro' Tracy E. Davis, P.E.. CPNI
cc: DEIVILR Raleigh Regional D1'1-ice, John Holley
DEIVILR Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program. Ashley Rodgers. PE
DWR Centi-Ed Files
StorniNk-ater Permitting Program miles
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
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STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NAT I12NAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Apex Nurseries, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Apex Nurseries, Inc, Site #1
2925 NC Highway 751
Apex, NC
Chatham County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Mill Branch, a class WS-IV; NSW
water in the Cape Fear River Basin, in accordance with the conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11,
111, and IV of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective January 7, 2016.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day January 7, 2016.
ORIGINAL. SIGNED 8`
KEN PICKi F
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
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Permit Number NCG210436
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Status Project Type
NPDES SW
Active New Project
Permit Typo
Version Permit Classification
Timber P.-odicls Stormwaler Discharge COC
1.00 CDC
REcEivEa
Primary Reviewer
Permit Contact Affiliation
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CENTRAL FILES
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Permitted Flow
Facility
Facility Name
MajorlMinor Region
Apex Nurseries. Inc_ • Site #1
Minor Rateigh
Location Address
County
2925 NC Hwy 751
Chatham
Facility Contact Affiliation
Apex NC 27523
Will R Copeland
2925 NC Hwy 751
Owner
Apex NC 27523
Owner Name
Apex Nurseries Inc
Owner Type
Non -Government
Owner Affiliation
Will R. Copeland
2925 NC Hwy 751
DateslEventtt
Apex NC 27523
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Dralt Initiated Issuance
Public Notice Issue Effecilvo Expiration
i1712016 6W2015 117/2016
11712016 1/7/2015
Regulated Activities
Requested Received Events
Chip mills
RO staff report received 7129115
Timber products manufacture
RD staff report requested 7129/15
Outfall 001
Waterbody Name
Slroamindex Number
Currant Class
Subbasin
Mill Branch
16-41-6.5-(1)
WS-IV;NSW
03.06-05
Outfall 002
Waterbody Name
Streamindex Num bar
Current Class
Subbasin
Mill Branch
16-41 6.5-(1)
WS-IV;NSW
03 06 05
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Waterbody Name Streamindex Number Current Class Subbasin
Mill Branch 16.41.6.5•(1) WS-IV;NSW 03.06.D5

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Energy, Mineral
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ENWRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. Will R. Copeland
Apex Nurseries, Inc.
2925 NC Highway 751
Apex, NC 27523
PAT MCCRORY
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DONAI,D R. VAN DER VAAR't'
January 7, 2016
SubJect- General Permit No. NCO210000
Apex Nurseries, Inc. Site #1
COC No. NCG210436
Chatham County
Svrrvarl,
TRACY DAVIS
Iffif'rl�
Dear Ivtr. Copeland:
In accordance with your application for a stormwater discharge permit received on
August 4, 2015, we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage (COC) to
discharge under the subject state NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007
(or as subsequently amended),
Please take notice that this COC is not transferable except upon approval of the Division
of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the COC. This permit does not affect
the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources or permits required by the Coastal Area Management Act or any
other federal or local governmental permit that may be required.
Per the requirements of the Jordan bake Nutrient Strategy Buffer Rule, all stormwater
drainage to stream buffers, from portions of this site that have been constructed after August 11,
2009, must be discharged through a correctly designed level spreader or another device that
meets diffuse flow requirements per 15A NCAC 213.0267. Diffuse flow design requirements arc
described in Chapter 8 of the North Carolina Stormwater BMP Manual, available at:
ht_tp:/, portal.ncdenr.orsthveb/Miwsisu/bnip-manual.
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919 707 9z110 'r

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If you have any questions concerning; your coverage under NCG210436, please contact
Ken Pickle at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
P"t-e,&
for Tracy E, Davis. P.E., C11M
cc: DEMLR Raleigh Regional Office, John Holley
DEMLR Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program, Ashley Rodgers, PE
DWR Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Program Files
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL. PERMIT NO. NCG210000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG21043b
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Apex Nurseries, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Apex Nurseries, Inc. Site #1
2925 NC Highway 751
Apex, NC
Chatham County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Mill Branch, a class WS-IV; NSW
water in the Cape Fear River Basin, in accordance with the conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
I11, and 1V of General Permit No. NCG210000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective January 7, 2016.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day January 7, 2016.
I /�' �
Aj
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Mmai KAREN COPELAND <[e-mail]>
Site Inspection
1 message
Valentine, Thad <[e-mail]> Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 1:24 PM
To: KAREN COPELAND <[e-mail]>
Cc: "Vinson, Scott" <[e-mail]>, "Trone, Rick V" <[e-mail]>, "Adams,
Diane" <[e-mail]>, "Garcia, Lauren V" <[e-mail]>
Karen
We have scheduled a site inspection for Thursday 8127 at your facility so we can walk the site and
talk about where you are with the stormwater permit and the NOV. We plan on arriving around 9:30 -
10:00 and we'll want to speak with Will and yourself at some point. Call me if you have any questions
Thad Valentine
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Physical Address: 3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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L)w1rouc411 at Cn'i=rrmrnr��:.ul Si':+�ILty
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties

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