NCG210266_Sommers Lumber Letter and Report_20210927

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 27, 2021
Somers Lumber and Manufacturing
Attention: Keith Somers, Permit Owner
P.O. Box 87
Union Grove, North Carolina 28689
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Somers Lumber and Manufacturing
NPDES Certificate of Coverage — NCG210266
Iredell County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Somers,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
for the inspection we conducted at the Somers Lumber and Manufacturing on
September 21, 2021. Please note that in the stormwater inspection report summary
we ask that the stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), including the site
map, annual list of spills, annual review and employee training, be updated and
submitted to our office by January 14, 2022.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by E-mail at
[e-mail].
Enclosure
c: Laserfiche
Sincerely,
(JaR6 Moore
Assistant Regional Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue. Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704.6631699

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG210266 Effective: 08/01/18 Expiration: 07/31/23 Owner: Somers Lumber & Mfg
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Somers Lumber & Mfg
County: Iredell 1872 W Memorial Hwy
Region: Mooresville
Union Grove NC 28689
Contact Person: Keith N Somers Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Take 1-77 north to exit 65. turn left onto Hwy 901(W. Memorial Hwy). Travel 2 miles to Union Grove. Turn right in front of the Somers
Lumber sign onto an unpaved road. Facility is 0.25 ahead.
System Classifications: SWNC,
PrimaryORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/21/2021 Entry Time 01:30PM Exit Time: 02:15PM
Primary Inspector: Jesse M McDonnell Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG210266 Owner - Facility: Somers Lumber & Mfg
Inspection Date: 09/21/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been created but is incomplete and not fully implemented. The
following items were not within the SWPPP: list of significant spills, site map with outfalls and drainage areas, annual
employee training, and an annual review of the SWPPP. All outfalls were observed during this inspection. Outfalls need to be
made accessible for ease of monitoring and eroded areas need repair around the outfall The SWPPP needs to be updated
and submitted to the Mooresville Regional Office by January 14, 2022.
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Permit: NCG210266
Inspection Date: 09/21/2021
Owner - Facility: Somers Lumber & Mfg
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 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been created but is incomplete and
not fully implemented. The following items were not within the SWPPP: list of significant spills,
site map with outfalls and drainage areas, annual employee training, and an annual review of
the SWPPP.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring records are current and complete. For best monitorinq information
obtain a sample from the outfall in a clear container. Make observations and dispose of
collected sample.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the. facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment:
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? ❑ ❑ N ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: All outfalls were observed during this inspection. Outfalls need to be made accessible for ease
of monitoring and eroded areas need repair around the outfall.
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