NCG030705_Notice of Deficiency_20210223

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 23, 2021
CERTIFIED MAIL: 70171070 00001775 9057
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Zro Properties
Attn:John Mitteer
100 Beiersdorf Drive
Connelly Springs, North Carolina 28612
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY (NOD-2021-PC-0077)
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG030000
Certificate of Coverage NCG030705
ZRO Properties
Burke County
Dear Mr. Mitteer:
On February 11, 2021, staff from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance inspection for the ZRO
Properties Facility located at 100 Beiersdorf Drive, 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
NCG030000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG030705. Permit coverage authorizes the
discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Smith Branch, 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.
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Notice of Deficiency
Zro Properties
February 11, 2021
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2) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical Monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
3) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative 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 NCG030000, including but not
limited to:
1. Develop, implement, and maintain an acceptable SWPPP.
2. Begin monitoring at all outfalls.
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,
Stanley Aiken, ca
Regional En neer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
ec: Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist Alaina.mormannn ncdenr.gov

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG030705 Effective: 12/16/19 Expiration: 05/31/21 Owner: Zro Properties
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: ZRO Properties
County: Burke 100 Beiersdorf Dr
Region: Asheville
Connellys Springs NC 28612
Contact Person: John Mitteer Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
Exit 13 off highway 40 West, turn left, crass over 140, turn left onto on ramp, take a right on Fashion Drive, take it till it turns into
Beiersdorf Drive.
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/11/2021 Entry Time 10:30AM Exit Time: 11:30AM
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Metal Fabrication Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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permit: NCG030705 Owner- Facility: Zro Properties
Inspection Date: 02/11/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
On February 11, 2021 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with John Mitteer on site. During the inspection, the
following items were noted:
1) A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has not been created or maintained on site. The permittee shall immediately
begin assembling and implementing a stormwater pollution prevention plan as outlined in the NCG030000 General Permit.
2) Analytical Monitoring has not been conducted on site. The permittee shall immediately begin analytical monitoring efforts
as outlined in the NCG030000 General Permit.
3) Qualitative Monitoring has not been conducted on site. The permittee shall immediately begin qualitative monitoring efforts
as outlined in the NCG030000 General Permit.
Please give the above items your immediate attention.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone].
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Permit: NCG030705 Owner- Facility: Zro Properties
Inspection Date: 02/11/2021 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?
❑ N ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑ N ❑ ❑
# 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)?
❑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: A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has not been created or maintained on site.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative Monitoring has not 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?
❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Analytical Monitoring has not 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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ E ❑ ❑
Comment:
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