BLADE-2021-003_NOV_20210104

ROY COOPER
Governor
IVIICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
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January 4, 2021
NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS OF THE
SEDIMENTATION POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
AND
GENERAL PERMIT-NCG010000
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
FOR
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7018 0040 0000 47719503
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Chemours Company
Attn: Stephen H. Shoemaker, Director, Corporate Remediation Group
22828 NC Highway 87 West
Fayetteville,NC 28306
RE: Project Name: Chemours Seep C Wastewater Treatment Plant
Project ID: BLADE-2021-003
County: Bladen
Compliance Deadlines: 10 days from receipt for SPCA violations
10 days from receipt by certified mail for Construction
Stormwater Permit NCG 010000 violations
Dear Mr. Shoemaker:
On December 1, 2020, personnel of this office inspected the subject project located in Bladen
County,North Carolina. This inspection was performed to determine compliance with the North
Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act(SPCA) of 1973 and General Permit NCGO10000
to Discharge Stormwater Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for
Construction Activities (Construction Stormwater General Permit NCGO10000). The inspection
revealed land-disturbing activities outside the limits of disturbance as indicated on the erosion
control plan that was approved for the project on September 4, 2020.
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Notice of Violations
Stephen H. Shoemaker
January 4,2021
Page 2 of 5
It is our understanding that you and/or your firm are responsible for this land-disturbing activity.
The purpose of this letter is to inform you that this activity was found to be in violation of the
SPCA, G.S. 113A-50 to 66, Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC), Chapter 4
and Construction Stormwater General Permit NCGO 10000. If you feel that you are not responsible
for the following violations,please notify this office immediately.
The violations of the SPCA that were found are:
1. Failure to conduct a land-disturbing activity in accordance with the approved erosion and
sedimentation control plan. G.S. 113A-57(5). At the time of the December 1, 2020
inspection, land disturbing activities were observed outside the limits of disturbance
of the erosion control plan that was approved on September 4,2020.
2. Failure to file an acceptable, revised plan after being notified of the need to do so. G.S.
113A-54.1 (b) and 15A NCAC 4B .0118 (a). The requirement to submit a revised
erosion control plan for review and approval prior to conducting additional land
disturbing and construction activities associated with the subject project was verbally
relayed to project representatives during a previous inspection conducted on October
16,2020. At the time of the December 1,2020 inspection,an area of land disturbance
and construction beyond the limits of disturbance of the erosion control plan that was
approved on September 4, 2020 was observed. Upon file review, a revised erosion
control plan for this additional land disturbance was not approved prior to the
commencement of activity.
3. Failure when a land-disturbing activity that will disturb more than one acre is undertaken
on a tract, to install sedimentation and erosion control devices sufficient to retain the
sediment generated by the land-disturbing activity within the boundaries of the tract during
construction upon and development of the tract. G.S. 113A-57(3). At the time of the
December 1, 2020 inspection, sufficient sedimentation and erosion control measures
were not installed in the area of additional land disturbance, specifically in and
around the downstream side of a natural watercourse (Seep Q.
4. Failure to take measures to protect all public and private property from sedimentation and
erosion damage caused by the land-disturbing activities. 15A NCAC 4B .0105. At the
time of the December 1, 2020 inspection, sedimentation control measures were not
observed along a natural watercourse (Seep Q.
5. Failure to retain a buffer zone of sufficient width along a lake, trout water or natural
watercourse (25-foot minimum for trout waters) in which to confine visible siltation by
natural or artificial means within the 25 percent of that portion of the buffer zone nearest
the land-disturbing activity. G.S. 113A-57(1). At the time of the December 1, 2020
inspection, a buffer zone was not retained along a natural watercourse (Seep Q.

Notice of Violations
Stephen H. Shoemaker
January 4,2021
Page 3 of 5
The violations of the Construction Stormwater General Permit NCGO10000
that were found are:
1. Discharge of stormwater without a permit. Because the additional land-disturbing activity
did not have an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan at the time of inspection
it did not have modified coverage under the Construction Stormwater General Permit
NCGO10000 and you are not permitted to discharge stormwater from the additional area.
G.S. 143-215.1(a) and 15ANCAC 2H .0126
2. Failure to develop or adhere to the erosion and sedimentation control plan as approved on
September 4, 2020. The approved erosion and sedimentation control plan is considered a
condition of Construction Stormwater General Permit NCGO10000, Part I.
To correct these violations,you must:
1. With time being of the essence and no later than ten (10) days from receipt of this
correspondence, stabilize all disturbed areas and install erosion and sedimentation control
measures necessary to prevent offsite sedimentation.
2. Upon approval of the revised erosion control plan, you must submit an online Modification
form to update the Certificate of Coverage under the Construction Stormwater General Permit
NCGO10000. For more information and to access the online Modification form, please visit:
https:Hdeq,nc.gov/about/division.s/en.ergy-mineral-land-resources/energy-mineral-land-
permits/stormwater-permits/construction-sw.
SPCA Violations
The violations of the SPCA cited herein may be referred to the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources for appropriate enforcement action, including civil penalty assessments for an
initial one-day violation and/or a continuing violation. The penalty for an initial one-day violation
of the SPCA may be assessed in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. The Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources is not required to provide a time period for compliance before
assessing an initial penalty for the violations of the SPCA cited herein. Please be advised that a
civil penalty may be assessed for the initial day of violations of the SPCA regardless of whether
the violations are corrected within the time period set out below.
In addition, if the violations,of the SPCA cited herein are not corrected within 10 days of receipt
of this Notice, this office may request that the Division take appropriate legal action against you
for continuing violations pursuant to NCGS 113A-61.1 and 113A-64. A penalty may be assessed
from the date of the violation of the SPCA,pursuant to NCGS 113A-64(a)(1), and for each day of
a continuing violation of the SPCA in an amount not to exceed$5,000.00 per day.

Notice of Violations
Stephen H. Shoemaker
January 4,2021
Page 4 of 5
Construction Stormwater General Permit NCGO10000 Violations
The violations of the Construction Stormwater General Permit NCGO 10000 cited herein may be
referred to the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources for appropriate enforcement
action, including civil penalty assessments for a continuing violation.
Accordingly,'you are directed to respond to this letter in writing within 5 calendar days of receipt
of this Notice by certified mail.Your response should be sent to this regional office at the letterhead
address and include the following:
1. The date by which the corrective actions listed above have been or will be completed.
2: A plan of action to prevent future violations.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, these violations and any future violations are subject to a civil
penalty assessment of up to a maximum of$25,000.00 per day for each violation. Your above-
mentioned response to this correspondence,the degree and extent of harm to the environment and
the length of time and gravity of the violation(s)will be considered in any civil penalty assessment
process that may occur.
Please be advised that any new land-disturbing activity associated with this project site should not
begin until the area presently disturbed is brought into compliance with the SPCA and Construction
Stormwater General Permit NCGO 10000. When corrective actions are complete,you should notify
this office so that work can be inspected. You should not assume that the project is in compliance
with the SPCA and Construction Stormwater General Permit NCGO 10000 until we have notified
you. After installation, all erosion control measures must be maintained in proper working order
until the site is completely stabilized.
We solicit your cooperation and would like to avoid taking further enforcement action.At the same
time, it is your responsibility to understand and comply with the requirements of the SPCA and
Construction Stormwater General Permit NCGO10000. The relevant statute and administrative
rules can be found at the Division's website at http://deq.nc.gov/E&SC. The NCGO10000 permit
can be found at the Division's website at http://deq.nc.gov/lic�. Should you have questions
concerning this notice or the requirements of the SPCA and Construction Stormwater General
Permit NCGO 10000 please contact either Mike Lawyer or myself at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
4imothy L. LaBo nty, PE
Regional Engineer
DEMLR
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Notice of Violations
Stephen H. Shoemaker I'
January 4,2021
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Enclosures: Sedimentation/Construction Stormwater Inspection Report
Resources for Technical Assistance
ec: Christel Compton, Environmental Manager—The Chemours Company
Russ Brown, Construction Manager—The Chemours Company
Timothy Carroll, Field Contractor Specialist—The Chemours Company
Sebastian Bahr, Project Director—The Chemours Company
Jake Fancher, Construction Service Manager—GEOServices, LLC
Chris Butler, Senior Project Manager—GEOServices, LLC
Bill Butcher, Superintendent— Summit Environmental Services, LLC
Toby Vinson, Jr.,PE, Section Chief, Program Operations—DEMLR
Julie Coco, PE, State Sediment Engineer—DEMLR
Annette Lucas, PE, Supervisor—DEMLR, Stormwater Program
Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist—DEMLR, Stormwater Program
Trent Allen, Regional Supervisor—DWR, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Tom Charles—US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District Office
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Sediiiieiitati011/COIIStl-LICtiOlI StormwaterInspectionReport
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Land Resources: Systel Building,225 Green Street, Suite 714,Fayetteville,NC 28301-5094
[phone]
Chemours Seep C Wastewater
County: Bladen Project: Treatment Plant River basin: Cape Fear
Person financially responsible:The Chemours Company-Stephen H Shoemaker, Project M BLADE-2021-003
Director,Corporate Remediation Group, NPDES COC: NCC204031
Address: 22828 NC Highway 87 West,Fayetteville,NC 28306
1. Project Location: NC 87 W,Hollow Township
Pictures: Yes-Digital
inspection: No
2. Weather and soil conditions: cold/sunny,wet soils Initial ins P
3. Is site currently under notice of violation?. No
4. Is the site in compliance with S.P.C.A.and rules? No If no,check violations below:
5. Violations:
✓ b.Failure to follow approved plan,G.S. 113A-57(5)
✓ c.Failure to submit revised plan,G.S. 113A-54.1(b)and 15AN.C.A.C.411.0118(a) (
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✓ e.Insufficient measures to retain sediment on site,G.S. 113A-57(3) j
✓ f.Failure to take measures to protect property, 15A N.C.A.C.4B.0105
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✓ g.Inadequate buffer zone,G.S. 113A-57(1)
✓ in.Discharge without a permit,G.S. 143-215.1(a)and 15AN.C.A.C.02H.0126
✓ n.Failure to develop or adhere to approved plan,NCG 010000,Part I
6. Is the site in compliance with NPDES Permit NCG010000 Construction Stormwater requirements? No
Describe:See violations noted above and Comments section below.
7. Has sedimentation damage occurred since last inspection? No If Yes,where? (check all that apply)
Degree of damage:
8. Contact made with(name): Timothy Carroll,Jake Fancher,Bill Butcher
Inspection report: Sent Report Date given/sent: January 04,2021
9. Corrective action needed:
1. Install erosion and sediment control devices sufficient to retain sediment on the tract.
2. Provide an adequate stream buffer zone of sufficient width to confine visible sedimentation
within the 25%of the buffer nearer the land disturbance using natural or artificial means
(minimum 25-foot width in Trout Waters)including the following areas:along natural
watercourse(Seep Q.
3. Provide adequate temporary or permanent ground cover on areas where land-disturbing activity
has ceased in 7 or 14 days according to NCG 010000 permit conditions.
10. Comments: At the time of inspection,an area of land disturbance and construction associated with the
installation of a concrete structure within a natural watercourse(Seep C)was observed that is
beyond the limits of disturbance of the erosion control plan approved on 9/4/2020.Upon file
review,a revised erosion control plan for this additional land disturbance was not approved
prior to the commencement of activity.Additionally,the Certificate of Coverage under the
NPDES NCGO10000 Construction Stormwater General Permit has not

Sediiiieiitatioii/CoilStl'LlCtiOlI Stormwater Inspection
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Land Resources: Systel Building,225 Green Street, Suite 714,Fayetteville,NC 28301-5094
[phone]
been modified to reflect the additional acreage of disturbance,which cannot be done until
after approval of a revised erosion control plan.Sufficient sedimentation control measures
were not installed in the area of additional land disturbance,specifically in and around the
downstream side of a natural watercourse(Seep Q.An appropriate buffer zone has not been
provided along the natural watercourse(Seep Q.Graded slopes within the area of additional
land disturbance need to be adequately stabilized with ground cover per stabilization
timeframes.
Reported by: Mike Lawyer Others present: Penny Markle
Date of inspection: December 0l,2020 Time arriving on site: 10:50 AM Time leaving site: 11:23 AM
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ROY COOPER
Governor
Mier DEL S.RECAN
secretary' M•v ''
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
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Resources for Technical Assistance—Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Requirements and Submittal Documents: j
DEQ Erosion and Sedimentation Program Website: http://deg.nc. ov/E&SC
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On this page,you will find the following information:
• Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and Administrative Code(the Law and Rules)
• Information regarding any upcoming workshops or training events
• Manuals and Publications, including the Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control
Planning and Design Manual.
• Downloads and kinks,which provide several helpful design calculations spreadsheets for
various E&SC measures
Forms needed for plan submittal,including the Financial Responsibility/Ownership form
(required) and the Plan Checklist for Designers,which lists all necessary items for
complete plan submittal
• Express Plan Review Options, and the corresponding forms
To Locate a Plan Designer:
The level of design needed for your plan will depend on the specific project conditions. There is no
statutory requirement that erosion and sedimentation control plans be designed by a professional
engineer or any other licensed/certified person. However, persons with these licenses or certifications
are often qualified to prepare and submit adequate erosion and sedimentation control plans.
The following are provided as references. Directories of licensed or certified individuals may be found
on these websites:
NC Board of Examiners for Engineers&Surveyors: http://www.ncbels.org/
NC Board of Licensed Soil Scientists: https•//ncblss.wordpress.ncsu.edu/
Certified Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control: http://www.cpesc.or
If you have any other questions, or need additional information,please do not hesitate to contact your
NC DEQ regional office(see reverse side of this sheet). We appreciate your cooperation in resolving the
violations noted during our inspection.
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Land Quality Section Regional Office Contact Information
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Wilmington
Asheville Regional Office Fayetteville Regional Office
2090 US Highway 70 225 Green Street(Systel Building),Suite 714
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
[phone] [phone]
Regional Engineer: Stan Aiken, PE Regional Engineer: Tim LaBounty, PE
Mooresville Regional Office Raleigh Regional Office
Iredell County Government 3800 Barrett Drive
Center South Building Raleigh, NC 27609
610 East Center Avenue Mail: 1628 Mail Service Center
Mooresville, NC 28115 Raleigh, NC 27699
[phone]'" [phone]
Regional Engineer: Zahid Khan,CPESC,CPSWQ j
Regional Engineer: Bill Denton, PE
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Washington Regional Office Wilmington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall 127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Washington, NC 27889 Wilmington, NC 28405
[phone] (910.) 796-7215
Regional Engineer: Samir Dumpor, PE Regional Engineer: Dan Sams, PE
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Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 West Hanes Mill Road,Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
[phone]
Regional Engineer: Tamera Eplin, PE,CPESC
Rev.6/11/2020
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