NCG200355_INSPECTION REPORT_20200521

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
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BRIAN WRENN
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NORTH CAROLINA
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May 21, 2020
Gordon Recyclers, Inc.
Attention: Anthony Tipps, General Manager
Post Office Box 667
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject: Compliance Inspection
NPDES Stormwater Certicate of Coverage- NCG200355
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Tipps:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Reports for the
inspections we conducted at the Gordon Recyclers on May 14, 2020.
The reports should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning these reports, please do not hesitate to contact me at [e-mail]
704-235-2138 or Christopher Graybeal at christopher.graybealC&ncdenr.gov (704) 235-
2147.
Sincerely,
J es Moore
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG200355 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Gordon Recyclers Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Gordon Recyclers - Hickory
County: Catawba 1065 3rd Ave NW
Region: Mooresville
Hickory NC 28601
Contact Person: Scott Powell Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/14/2020 Entry Time 10:30AM
Primary Inspector: Christopher Graybeal
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 11:30AM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wholesale Trade of Metal Waste and Scrap Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG200355 Owner - Facility: Gordon Recyclers Inc
Inspection Date: 05/14/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Site is compliant with the permitted requirements.
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Permit: NCG200355 Owner - Facility: Gordon Recyclers Inc
Inspection Date: 05/14/2020 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?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
0 Cl ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: SWPPP reviewed and updated as required.
Qualitative Monit� Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring reviewed and up to _date.
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? N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Outfalls were observed and a copy of the permit available on site.
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