NCG210272_NOD_20210212

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 12, 2021
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7019 0700 0000 8867 2755
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
WM Cramer Lumber Company Inc.
Attn: Wendell M. Cramer
3486 Tex's Fish Camp Road
Connelly Springs, North Carolina 28612
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY (NOD-2021-PC-0055)
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG210000
Certificate of Coverage NCG210272
WM Cramer Lumber Co. Incorporated
Burke County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Cramer:
On February 2, 2021 staff from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance inspection for the WM
Lumber Company Inc. facility located at Tex's Fishcamp Road, Burke County, North
Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. The
inspection and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES
Stormwater General Permit NCG210000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG210272. Permit
coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters
designated as a tributary of Drowning Creek, a Class WS-IV waterbody in the Catawba
River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the following deficiencies are noted:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has not been developed, recorded, or
properly implemented.
D_E North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
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Notice of Deficiency
WM Cramer Lumber Company
February 12, 2021
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2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
3) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
Requested Response
You are asked to respond to this office, in writing, within 30 calendar days from receipt of
this notice. Your written response should include a reasonable explanation as to why the
above stated deficiencies have occurred, as well as a Plan of Action to prevent them from
recurring.
Action Items
Immediately begin efforts to comply with General Permit NCG210000, including but not
limited to:
1. Develop, implement, and maintain an acceptable SWPPP.
2. Begin monitoring at all outfalls.
3. Corrective action for each deficiency noted.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the deficiencies, as
noted above and detailed in the enclosed inspection report, be properly resolved.
Failure to address the deficiencies could result in the issuance of a Notice of
Violation, which could be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25, 000 per
day for each violation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Isaiah
Reed or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Staley Aik a
Regional E meer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
ec: Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist Alaina.mormanng,ncdenr.gov

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NGG210272 Effective: 08/01/18 Expiration: 07/31/23 Owner: WM Cramer Lumber Company Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: W M Cramer Lumber Co Incorporated
County: Burke Tex's Fishcamp Rd
Region: Asheville
Hildebran NC 28637
Contact Person: Randy Sheffield Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/02/2021
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Entry Time 02:10PM Exit Time: 03:10PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant M Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG210272 Owner - Facility: WM Cramer Lumber Company Inc
Inspection Date: 02/02/2021 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On February 2, 2021 this facility was inspected on site. I met with Randy Sheffield on site. During the inspection, the
following deficiencies were noted:
1) No Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has been maintained on site. The permittee is directed to immediately create
and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan on site as outlined in the NCG210000 General Permit.
2) No Analytical Monitoring has been conducted in accordance with the NCG210000 General Permit. The permittee shall
immediately begin monitoring efforts as outlined in the NCG210000 General Permit.
3) No Qualitative Monitoring has been conducted in accordance with the NCG210000 General Permit. The permittee shall
immediately begin monitoring efforts as outlined in the NCG210000 General Permit.
Please give the above items your immediate attention. This facility will be reinspected on or after April 6, 2021. If the above
items are not addressed, further action will be taken.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG210272 Owner - Facility: WM Cramer Lumber Company Inc
Inspection Date: 02/02/2021 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?
❑
N ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
❑
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?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
❑
E ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑
E ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑
E ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
Comment: No Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has been created or maintained on site.
Qualitative Monitorinq Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: No Qualitative Monitoring has been conducted on site.
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? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment: No Analytical Monitoring has been conducted on site.
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment:
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