NCG170364_Inspection Report_20210212

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
Valdese Weavers Inc.
Attention: Eddie Atkinson
280 Crescent Street
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 12, 2021
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Valdese Weavers Inc- F&D Plant
General Permit: NCG170000
Certificate of Coverage: NCG170364
Burke County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Atkinson:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection I conducted at the subject facility on February 3, 2021.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email
at Isaiah.reedRncdenr.gov.
Sincerel
Isaiah Reed, EI, CPS Q S4CECI
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
a„uiawiry 828.296.4500

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG170364 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Valdese Weavers Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc-F&D Plant
County: Burke 280 Crescent St NE
Region: Asheville
Valdese NC 28690
Contact Person: Eddie Atkinson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/03/2021
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time 09:30AM Exit Time: 10:OOAM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant E Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG170364 Owner -Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc
Inspection Date: 02/03/2021 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On February 3, 2021 this facility was inspected for compliance. The facility was in operation, but there was no answer when
called. A facility inspection was performed but no documentation or stormwater pollution prevention plan was made available.
This facility will be re -inspected on or after April 6, 2021. The permittee required to provide all documentation related to
compliance with the NCG170000 at the time of the inspection.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG170364 Owner - Facility: Valdese Weavers Inc
Inspection Date: 02/03/2021 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?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
❑N ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
❑E ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: A SWPPP was not made available at the time of the inspection.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring documentation was not made available at the time of the inspection
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment:
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