NCG070060_Inspection_20200331

ROT' COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Acting Director
NORTH .CAiROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 31, 2020
NGK Ceramics USA Inc.
Attention: Rick Duckett, Manager of Safety & Environmental
119 Mazeppa Road
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NGK Ceramics USA Inc.
NPDES Certificate of Coverage — NC070060
Iredell County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Duckett:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection we
conducted at the Mooresville NGK facility on March 25, 2020. Please note that in the stormwater
inspection report summary we ask that you repair the erosion at outlet 5 and use best management
practices at the dust collection system.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by E-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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J es Moore
Assistant Regional Engineer
Enclosure
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and land Resources
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Permit: NCG070060 Effective: 06/01/18 Expiration: 05/31/23 Owner: NGK Ceramics USA Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: NGK Ceramics USA Inc
County: Iredell 119 Mazeppa Rd
Region: Mooresville
Mooresville NC 28115
Contact Person: Stephen L Dailey Title: General Manager Phone: [phone] Ext.3210
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03/25/2020
Primary Inspector: Lily C Kay
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: Phone:
Entry Time 09:30AM Exit Time: 11:15AM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: E Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGO70060 Owner - Facility: NGK Ceramics USA Inc
Inspection Date: 03/25/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility is well operated and maintained with necessary documentation and has implemented the SWPPP. Two
deficiencies were observed and documented at the time of inspection. Outlet 5 has minor erosion at the outfall and the dust
collection system had some minor spillage around the device. If you'have questions, contact me at [e-mail] or
by phone at [phone].

Permit: NCGO70060 Owner -Facility: NGK Ceramics USA Inc
Inspection Date: 03/25/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ ® ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
N ❑ ❑ .❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
0 ❑ 1111
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) was complete
and was reviewed in 2019.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring records were available and complete.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
❑ ❑ N ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoring records were available and all parameters were within the benchmark
limitations.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? 11110 ❑
Comment: The facility has 5 outlets and outlet 5 has some minor erosion issues at the outfall.
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