NCG080724_NOV_20210216

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 16, 2021
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7017 1070 0000 1775 9019
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
City of Morganton
Attn: Ronnie Thompson
305 E Union Street
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2021-PC-0143)
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCGO80000
Morganton City -Warehouse and Garage
Certificate of Coverage NCGO80724
Burke County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Thompson:
On February 9, 2021, staff from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and
Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a site inspection for the Morganton City -Warehouse and
Garage facility located at 97 Kirk Street, Burke County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance
Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. This facility is covered under NPDES Stormwater
General Permit NCG080000 by Certificate of Coverage NCG080724. Permit coverage authorizes the
discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as a tributary of The
Catawba River, a Class WSAV;CA waterbody in the Catawba River Basin.
As a result of the site inspection, the following permit condition violations are noted:
1) Failure to Prevent Non-Stormwater Point Source Discharge
During the inspection, wastewater from vehicle washing activities was observed
discharging through the outfall on the North end of the site. [Part I, Section B]
2) Failure to Maintain the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
At the time of the inspection, the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan had not been
maintained and kept up-to-date. [Part II, Section A, Item 8]
Required Response:
1. Complete all corrective actions outlined in the enclosed inspection report by March 16,
2021.
2. Submit a written response to this office explaining why these violations occurred. Response
is due within 30 calendar days of receipt of this notice.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 1 2090 US. Highway 70 I Swannanoa, North Carolina 28776
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Notice of Violation
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February 16, 2021
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Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office is considering sending a recommendation
for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, & Land Resources regarding
these issues. Your above -mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this
process. The violations, as detailed above, are required to be properly resolved. These
violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000
per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact
Isaiah Reed or me at [phone].
Since
Sta ey E. Aik , PEcA
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
ec: Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist alaina.mormanOncdenr.gov
Stanley E. Aiken, Regional Engineer stan.aikenOncdenr.gov

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG080724 Effective: 11/01/18 Expiration: 05/31/21 Owner: CityofMorganton
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Morganton City -Warehouse and Garage
County: Burke 97 Kirk St
Region: Asheville
Morganton NC 286803448
Contact Person: Scott Lookado Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Hwy 70E through Morganton. LEFT on Center street (at Y intersection) to LEFT on Vine arden to RIGHT on Kirk.
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/09/2021 Entry Time 11:10AM Exit Time: 12:30PM
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Transportation w/Vehicle Maintenance/Petroleum Bulk/Oil Water Separator Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGO80724 Owner- Facility: City of Morganton
Inspection Date: 02/09/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On February 9, 2021 this facility was inspected for compliance. I may with Jeff Waycaster on site. During the inspection, the
following violations were noted:
1) Non-stormwater discharge from vehicle washing activities was observed discharging at the facility. Waste water from
vehicle washing activity is an illicite discharge under the NCG080000 General Permit. The permittee shall immediately cease
all ilicite discharge activities on site and conduct all future vehicle washing activities in an area where wash water will not
beallowed to dische into a drainage way, conveyance or any other feature which allows wash water to potentially reach
waters of the state.
2) The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan had not been maintained on site at the time of the inspection. The permittee
shall immediately begin efforts to review and update the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan as outlined in the NCGO80000
General Permit.
This facility will be re -inspected on or after March 16, 2021. If the above items have not been addressed, further action will be
taken.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCGO80724 Owner - Facility: City of Morganton
Inspection Date: 02/09/2021 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Failure to Maintain the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
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? ❑ N ❑ ❑
# 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? ❑ E ❑ ❑
Comment:
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