HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG520061_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20220202ROY COOPER.
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Smith -Rowe, LLC
Attn: David Locke Rowe, Owner
639 Old US 52 South
Mount Airy, NC 27030-8042
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Slate Sand Mining, LLC
NPDES Permit Number NCG520061
Surry County
Dear Mr. Rowe:
Mr. Ron Boone, of the NC Division of Water Resources (NCDWR), Winston-Salem Regional
Office (WSRO), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of Slate Sand Mining, LLC, on
January 26, 2022. Mr. Boone met with Jody Phillips, Vice President, Mike Stanley, On Site
Manager, and Beverly Largen. Their assistance and cooperation was greatly appreciated.
Inspection findings are detailed in the attached Water Compliance Inspection Report and
summarized below.
No analytical monitoring has been conducted at the site and the required signage, on the river, is
not present. No other concerns, deficiencies, or violations were noted.
We have attached a copy of the general permit as well as a list of NC certified laboratories to assist
you in complying with the permit as well as finding a NC certified laboratory who can conduct the
analytical monitoring required by the permit.
Please be aware that the Division may take enforcement action against any permittee who fails to
comply with any requirement of their permit. Pursuant to NC General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.6A,
a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against
any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements
of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
336.776.9800
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Boone by phone at
336-776-9690, or by email at ron.boone@ncdenr.gov. Thank you in advance for your time and
attention to this matter.
Attachments:
1. Water Compliance Inspection Report
2. NCG520000 General Permit
3. Certified NC Laboratories
cc:
1. Laserfiche
2. Slate Sand Mining, LLC
Attn: Jody Phillips
1073 John Mickles Road
Pinnacle, NC 27043
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NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental quaky
Sincerely,
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Lon T. Snider, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality j Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
336.776.9800
United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction
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Code
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac
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Inspection
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Work Days
Facility Self -Monitoring
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Evaluation Rating
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES Dermit Number)
Slate Sand Mining, LLC
1073 John Mickles Rd
Pinnacle NC 27043
Entry Time/Date
09:OOAM 22/01/26
Permit Effective Date
21/02/22
Exit Time/Date
10:OOAM 22/01/26
Permit Expiration Date
25/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Mike Stanley,1073 John Mickles Rd Pinnacle NC 27043//336-325-2182/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Ron Boone DWR/WSRO WQ/336-776-9690/
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Signature
of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
FDocuSigned by:
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EPA Form 66TWalM94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Mr. Ron Boone, of the NC Division of Water Resources (NCDWR), Winston-Salem Regional Office
(WSRO), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of Smith -Rowe LLC's, Slate Sand Mining,
LLC, site located at 1073 John Mickles Rd in Pinnacle, NC, on January 26, 2022. Mr. Boone met with
Jody Phillips, Vice President, Mike Stanley, on site manager, and Beverly Largen. Their assistance
and cooperation was greatly appreciated. Inspection findings are detailed below.
No analytical monitoring has been done.
The required signage is posted but does not contain the exact wording required by the permit and
the wording is not the correct size.
No other concerns, deficiencies, or violations were noted during the inspection.
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Permit: NCG520061
Inspection Date: 01/26/2022
Owner - Facility: Slate Sand Mining, LLC
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new El El ❑
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? • El El El
# Are there any special conditions for the permit? El • El El
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • El El El
Comment: None
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