NCG140147_Inspection_20170908

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG140147 Effective: 08/01/17 Expiration: 06/30/22 Owner : Southern Equipment Company Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Ready Mixed Concrete Co. - Washington, Plant 23
1020 E 5th St
County: Beaufort
Region: Washington
Contact Person: Rickie Gray
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Washington NC 27889
Title: Phone: [phone]
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/08/2017 Entry Time: 10:OOAM Exit Time: 12:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Peter Susi Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Ready Mix Concrete Stormwater/Wastewater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
El Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG140147 Owner - Facility: Southern Equipment Company Inc
Inspection Date: 09/08/2017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On September 8, 2017, I, Peter Susi (Environmental Specialist, NC DEQ/DAQ) inspected Ready Mix Concrete -
Washington. I was assisited by Mr. Ricky Gray. The facility appeared to operate in compliance with all applicable
Department of Environmental Quality regulations and permit conditions at the time of inspection.
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Permit: NCG140147 Owner - Facility: Southern Equipment Company Inc
Inspection Date: 09/08/2017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# 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?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# 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?
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The facility collects its process water and some of it storm water and re -uses it to make
concrete. Water in the wash pit can be used imediately or stored in a 6000 gallon tank for later
use.
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: At least twice a year, after a representative rain, staff checks to see if water exits from the site at
anyplace other than the permitted outfalls. Mr. Gray uses the web site "Weather Underground"
to monitor rainfall amounts.
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Comment: YES. Testing data was provided and up to date. The numbers looked good.
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# 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?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The site has 3 release points where storm water leaves the property. The front gate, the back
gate and a side gate that is no longer used. I did not observe any other outfalls.
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