NCS000370_Renewal Application_20150303

BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS
TIRE OPERATIONS, LLCPRIVATE
February 26, 2015
Wilson Plant
P.O. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1139
SW Individual Permit Coverage Renewal
Stormwater Permitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Dear Sir or Madam:
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The Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) Wilson, North Carolina
facility operates under individual stormwater discharge permit number NCS000370. This
permit was issued in August 2010, went into effect on September 1, 2010, and expires
August 31, 2015.
The enclosed package (1 original and 1 copy) is being submitted to fulfill the
renewal requirements as stated by the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources . This
application package is intended to constitute a complete application for renewal and is
being submitted 180 days prior to expiration, as required by the current permit, Part III
Section B Condition 1.
If you have any questions concerning this notification, please contact me at (252)
246-7485.
S' cerely,
I a Villegas
—Wilson Plant
Enclosures
Cc: BATO —Wilson Plant; Environmental Department

Year 1, Period 1 (Sample 1)
Date: 10/14/2010
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.069
3.05
COD
Mg/L
N/A
58.9
126
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
<2.5
269
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
<5
<5
pH
Standard
N/A
7
7
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.3
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
120
N/A
N/A
Year 1, Period 2 (Sample 2)
Date: 6/27/2011
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.041
0.190
COD
Mg/L
N/A
33.8
31
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
<5
55.6
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
<5
<5
pH
Standard
N/A
4
6
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.1
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
60
N/A
N/A
Year 2, Period 1 (Sample 3)
Date: 01/27/2012
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.310
0.169
COD
Mg/L
N/A
49.9
199
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
38
344
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
62.2
35.5
pH
Standard
N/A
7
6
Total Rainfall
Inches
1.8
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
90
N/A
N/A
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Year 2, Period 2 (Sample 4)
Date: 9/06/2012
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.021
0.201
COD
Mg/L
N/A
30
26
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
6.4
10
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
ND
ND
pH
Standard
N/A
7
6
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.2
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
120
N/A
N/A
As noted in the DMR submittal for the Year 2 Period 2 sampling event, an initial sample was taken on August 25,
2012. However, it was determined that the samples were not taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge. A
repeat sample was taken during the next representative storm event (09/06/12) to ensure the samples are taken
in accordance with permit requirements. The results of this repeat sampling event were counted as the Year 2,
Period 2 sampling.
Year 3, Period 1 (Sample 5)
Date: 12/29/12
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.118
<0.050
COD
Mg/L
N/A
32.2
27.9
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
8.8
46.7
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
<5.0
<5.0
pH
Standard
N/A
6
6
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.2
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
90
N/A
N/A
Year 3, Period 2 (Sample 6)
Date: 10/07/13
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.081
0.172
COD
Mg/L
N/A
50.1
80.3
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
40.8
187
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
<5
<5
pH
Standard
N/A
7
7
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.6
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
180
N/A
N/A
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Year4, Period 1 (Sample 7)
Date: 11/26/13
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.020
0.073
COD
Mg/L
N/A
10.3
12.3
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
3.75
6
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
ND
ND
pH
Standard
N/A
6
6
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.6
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
240
N/A
N/A
Year4, Period 2, (Sample 8)
Date: 11/17/14
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.059
0.120
COD
Mg/L
N/A
24.9
22.1
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
7
11.6
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
ND
ND
pH
Standard
N/A
6
7
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.2
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
300
N/A
N/A
As noted in a letter to the Division of Water Resources on December 9, 2014 (Appendix D), due to an emergency at
the facility, Sample 8 was not conducted between the dates designation in the permit (March 1, 2014- August 31,
2014). Hence, sampling conducted 11/17/2014 was assigned to Sample 8.
Year 5, Period 1 (Sample 9)
Date: 12/16/2014
Analytical Monitoring
Data
Units
Rainfall Event
Results
East Outfall
Results
South Outfall
Results
Zinc, Total
Mg/L
N/A
0.110
0.073
COD
Mg/L
N/A
38.8
12.3
Total Suspended Solids
Mg/L
N/A
2
6
Oil and Grease
Mg/L
N/A
ND
ND
pH
Standard
N/A
7
6
Total Rainfall
Inches
0.2
N/A
N/A
Rainfall Event Duration
minutes
1440
N/A
N/A
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SUMMARY OF VISUAL MONITORING RESULTS
This section documents a summary of the qualitative monitoring required by Part II Section C of the
current NPDES permit. The qualitative monitoring requires that 2 observations each year (one in the
spring, one in the fall) be performed at each of the stormwater discharge outfalls (South and East). The
qualitative monitoring performed during the term of this permit was performed twice each year and
included monitoring for color, odor, clarity, floating solids, suspended solids, foam, oil sheen, erosion,
and other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution. The table below summarizes the results of all
required monitoring. Please note that the tenth and final sample required by the current permit has not
been conducted as of the time of this submittal. Results for this sample will be submitted within 30 day
of receipt of laboratory results.
Note: For monitoring of clarity, floating solids, and suspended solids, a numerical scaled rating is applied.
The following documents the scale used for each parameter:
• Clarity: 1 is clear and 10 is very cloudy
• Floating solids: 1 is no solids and 10 is the surface is covered in floating solids
• Suspended solids: 1 is no solids and 10 is extremely muddy
Date: 10/04/2010
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light brown
Light brown
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
2
Floating Solids
1
1
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Erosion Evidence
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
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Year 1, Period 2 (Sample 2)
Date: 06/27/2011
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light Brown
Light Brown
Odor
None
None
Clarity
2
2
Floating Solids
1
1
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Erosion Evidence
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
Year 2, Period 1 (Sample 3)
Date: 01/27/2012
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light Brown
Light Brown
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
2
Floating Solids
1
1
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Erosion Evidence
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
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Year 2, Period 2 (Sample 4)
Date: 09/06/2012
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light Brown
Light gray
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
1
Floating Solids
3
1
Suspended Solids
2
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Erosion Evidence
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
Floating solids looked
like natural organics
rather than stormwater
pollution
None
Year 3, Period 1(Sample 5)
Date: 12/29/2012
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Greenish
Greenish
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
1
Floating Solids
1
1
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Erosion Evidence
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
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Year 3, Period 2 (Sample 6)
Date: 10/07/2013
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light Brown
Light gray
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
2
Floating Solids
1
1
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Erosion Evidence
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
As noted in a letter to the Division of Water Resources on December 9, 2014 (Appendix D), due to an emergency at
the facility, Sample 8 was not conducted between the dates designation in the permit (March 1, 2014- August 31,
2014). Hence, sampling conducted 11/17/2014 was assigned to Sample 8.
Year 4, Period 1 (Sample 7)
Date: 11/26/13
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light brown
Light gray
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
2
Floating Solids
1
1
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Erosion Evidence
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
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Year 4 Period 2 (Sample 8)
Date: 11/17/2014
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light brown/clear
clear, no color
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
1
Floating Solids
1
1
Suspended Solids
2
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Erosion Evidence
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
Year 5, Period 1 (Sample 9)
Date: 12/16/2014
Qualitative Monitoring Data Parameter
East Outfall Results
South Outfall Results
Color
Light Brown/clear
No color, clear
Odor
None
None
Clarity
1
1
Floating Solids
1
1
Suspended Solids
1
1
Foam
None
None
Oil Sheen
None
None
Erosion Evidence
None
None
Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater
Pollution/Notes
None
None
SUMMARY OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
BATO-Wilson implements stormwater management practices to reduce the source of potential
stormwater pollutants whenever practicable. The specific stormwater management practices for the
industrial activities in the South Drainage Areas and East Drainage Areas are summarized in the
following text.
East Outfall BMPs
All stormwater from Drainage Area East discharges to a stormwater-settling pond. This pond has two
containment booms in series to contain and collect any floating pollutants. An absorbent boom
precedes the containment booms.
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Zinc oxide and other zinc compounds are managed in the East Drainage Area. All handling, including
unloading of zinc oxide and other zinc compounds, are done inside the mixing building. The Facility
utilizes zinc oxide in 2,500-pound sacks and occasionally 50-pound bags. All baghouse equipment that
collects zinc compound dust is regularly inspected for proper operation and promptly repaired as
needed. All empty waste zinc oxide and other zinc compound bags are disposed of in an enclosed
compactor container, then these packages are cover with plastic to the temporally storage area until
departure for recycle. In 2011, filters were installed on exhaust fans in the mixing area to reduce dust.
Additionally, stormwater drains outside mixing area were covered with hay bales that are replaced
every other month. In 2011 BATO installed a dust collector which has been in operation since November
19th 2011.The wax/lube oil unloading areas are curbed areas designed for unloading tanker trucks or rail
car tankers. The curbed areas are sized to contain the contents of a tanker truck or rail car tanker plus
precipitation. This area drains to the stormwater settling ponds. The wax/lube oil storage tanks are
located inside covered secondary containment areas. The containment areas are sized to contain the
contents of the largest tank plus precipitation. Any stormwater collected within these containment
areas is pumped out to the oil/water separator (0/WS) for treatment.
The process solvent unloading area and tank farm are roofed and are surrounded by concrete dikes
sized to contain the contents of a tanker truck and the largest tank, respectively. Because this area is
roofed, very little stormwater comes into contact with the unloading or storage facilities. The secondary
containment for each solvent tank is equipped with a sump and pump to collect overspill and rainwater.
Fluids ponding in the containment structures are collected in sumps. The secondary solvent
containment areas and sumps are checked weekly. Any collected rainwater is either allowed to dry or
checked for the presence of solvents and then, if found to be solvent free, pumped out.
Drummed hazardous waste at the drummed hazardous waste storage area is stored in a roofed area so
as not to be exposed to stormwater. What stormwater does come into contact with the hazardous
waste storage area is generally allowed to dry unless hazardous waste were to be spilled into the
stormwater. In this event, the contaminated stormwater would be collected and disposed as hazardous
waste. The drain from this area is permanently plugged.
The storage area for totes of organic liquid is located beside the hazardous waste 90-day storage area.
This area has a dike around it except for the entrance. Flow to a storm drain would be north, then east
and then south. A spill in this area can be isolated by berming the entrance to the area. This area is also
under roof.
A tote of bleach is located outside within a containment dike. Stormwater collected is pumped to the
process water sump for use as process water.
The railroad unloading area is inside a portion of the factory designed to contain several rail cars. All
unloading activities are indoors and protected from stormwater. Therefore, no stormwater contact
occurs during the unloading operation.
The truck unloading docks are equipped with side baffles. Trucks unloading bags and totes at the docks
back up to the docks such that materials which are unloaded are not exposed to stormwater.
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The containment structures of the process oil tanks are equipped with sumps for collection of overspill,
dumped condensate, and rainwater. Water and product accumulations collected in the sumps are
pumped to the plant's O/WS for treatment.
The scrap manufacturing equipment stored in the East Drainage Area has the potential for contributing
pollutants to stormwater if the scrap equipment is greasy, leaking oil, or rusting. To mitigate this, an
equipment removal procedure is in place that requires equipment to be completely drained and free
from leaks prior to being released for storage and scrapping. For additional assurance, during the
periodic housekeeping inspections, the storage area and equipment capable of contributing pollutants
to stormwater are visually inspected to verify there are no leaks.
The oil demister area near mixing is inspected weekly as part of the SPCC inspection. The area is cleaned
periodically to minimize oil exposure to stormwater. Containment has been installed with oil/water
separation for stormwater.
The #6 fuel oil unloading station is roofed. The fill connections of the unloading tanker truck are
contained within a concrete curbed area. The curbed area is sized to contain the contents of a tanker
truck plus precipitation. The fuel oil storage tank farm is roofed and enclosed within a containment dike
sized to contain the contents of the largest tank plus precipitation. In the event of heavy rainfall, if
stormwater collects in the containment, the oily water is pumped out and taken away by a qualified
contractor.
South Outfall BMPs
The south outfall consists of the following potential sources for stormwater contamination: drum and
used oil storage, air compressor condensate, lube oil storage area, gasoline storage tank, and truck
loading/unloading areas.
Any stormwater that gets into the drum storage area or the used oil storage area of the used oil/sludge
storage building is pumped to a tank or tote and taken to the oil/water separator or pumped out by a
contractor. This area is inspected weekly.
Condensate and/or stormwater that get in the air compressor containment are pumped out by a
contractor. This area is inspected weekly.
Stormwater that gets into the tube Oil Storage Building is pumped to the curbed oil/water separation
pit. This area is inspected weekly.
The containment and oil/water separation pit at the gasoline storage tank are inspected weekly. The oil
trap at the gasoline tank is cleaned as needed as determined by the weekly inspection.
Trucks loading tires at the warehouse loading docks back up to the docks such that the tires are not
exposed to stormwater. There is also a large gravel truck parking lot located on the south side of the
warehouse.
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For those materials that must be stored outside, not under cover and not within a bermed area, spill kits
are readily available and employees who handle materials are trained in procedures to minimize the risk
of spills as well as in proper spill response actions.
SIGNIFICANT FACILITY CHANGES
The facility has undergone some changes during the last 5 years which have potential impacts on
stormwater runoff. These changes have been documented in the facility's SWPPP and are summarized
in this section.
• BATO was not able to continue using reclaimed water due to its quality and it caused
several issues with equipment. It was also more expensive due to extra materials
required to improve its quality.
• A 150-gallon diesel fuel AST is also housed adjacent to the gasoline tank. This fuel tank is
owned by landscaping contractor.
CERTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STORMWATER
POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
See Appendix C for the signed certification regarding the development and implementation of the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for BATO Wilson.
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Appendix A
Renewal Application Form and Supplemental Information Form

Permit Coverage
A�A Renewal Application Form NPDES Permit Number
NCDENR National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Stormwater Individual Permit NCS000370
Please provide your permit number in box in the upper right hand corner, complete the information in the space provided
below and return the completed renewal form along with the required supplemental information to the address indicated.
Owner Information
* Address to which permit correspondence will be mailed
Owner / Organization Name:
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Owner Contact:
Michael Darr
Mailing Address:
3001 Firestone Parkway
Wilson NC 27894
Phone Number:
252 246 7266
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
[e-mail]
Facility Information
Facility Name:
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Facility Physical Address:
3001 Firestone Parkway
Wilson NC 27894
Facility Contact:
Irma Villegas
Mailing Address:
3001 Firestone Parkway
Wilson NC 27894
Phone Number:
252 246 7485
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
[e-mail]
Permit Information
Permit Contact:
Irma Villegas
Mailing Address:
3001 Firestone Parkway
Wilson NC 27894
Phone Number:
252 246 7485
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
[e-mail]
Discharge Information
Receiving Stream:
Tiosnot Swamp and White Swamp
Stream Class:
C;Sw, NSW and C;NSW
Basin:
Neuse and Tar -Pamlico River Basins
Sub -Basin:
03-04-07 and 03-03-03
Number of Outfalls:
2
Facility/Activity Changes Please describe below any changes to your facility or activities since issuance of your permit. Attached a
separate sheet if necessary.
See "Significant Facility Changes" section in renewal application text.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete and accurate.
Signature `'�/ Date
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Print or type name of person signing above Title
SW Individual Permit Coverage Renewal
Stormwater Permitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612

Please return this completed application form
and requested supplemental information to:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF INDIVIDUAL
NPDES STORMWATER PERMIT
Two copies of each of the following shall accompany this submittal in order for the application
to be considered complete:
(Do not submit the site Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan)
Initials
1. A current Site Map from the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The location of
industrial activities (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas and
loading and unloading areas), drainage structures, drainage areas for each outfall,
building locations and impervious surfaces should be clearly noted.
2. A summary of Analytical Monitoring results during the term of the existing permit
(if your permit required analytical sampling). Do not submit individual lab reports.
The summary can consist of a table including such items as outfall number,
parameters sampled, lab results, date sampled, and storm event data.
ty 3. A summary of the Visual Monitoring results. Do not submit individual monitoring
reports. The summary can consist of a table including such items as outfall number,
parameters surveyed, observations, and date monitoring conducted.
1 4. A summary of the Best Management Practices utilized at the permitted facility.
Summary should consist of a short narrative description of each BMP's in place at
the facility. If the implementation of any BMP's is planned, please include
information on these BMP's.
t 5. A short narrative describing any significant changes in industrial activities at the
permitted facility. Significant changes could include the addition or deletion of
work processes, changes in material handling practices, changes in material storage
practices, and/or changes in the raw materials used by the facility.
1 V 6. Certification of the development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan for the permitted facility (Sign and return attached form).
If the final year analytical monitoring of the existing permit term has not been completed
prior to filing the renewal submittal, then the last years monitoring results should be submitted
within 30 days of receipt of the laboratory reports. (i.e. do not withhold renewal submittal
waiting on lab results)

Appendix C
Certification of Development and Implementation of SWPPP

STORMWATER ROLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
DEVELOPMENT ANb IMFI.EIVIENTA'fION
CERTIFICAI'iON
North Carolina Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources - Storm water Permitting
Facility Name: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Permit Number: NCS000370
Location Address: 3001 Firestone Parkway
Wilson, NC 27893
Country: Wilson
"I certify, under penalty of law, that the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) document and all
attachments were developed and implemented under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information required by the SPPP.
Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible
for gathering the information, the information gathered is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate and complete."
And
"I certify that the SPPP has been developed, signed and retained at the named facility location, and the SPPP
has been fully implemented at this facility location in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
stormwater discharge permit."
And
"I am aware that there are significant penalties for falsifying information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowing violations."
Sign (according to permit signatory requirements) and return this Certification. DO NOT
SEND STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN WITH THIS CERTIFICATION.
Signature OVK Date 2 --25 —I�(
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Print or type name of person signing above Title
SPPP Certification 10/13

Appendix
December 9, 2014 NC Division of Water Resources Correspondence

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Wilson Plant
P.O. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1139
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Re: Stormwater Sampling Year 4, Period 2 (Sample 8) Analytical Results
Dear Mr. Parnell:
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC ("Bridgestone") Wilson Plant operates
under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit number
NCS000370. The permit requires semi-annual quantitative sampling of stormwater at
the facility's two outfalls. The outfalls are named by their geographic locations, South
and East. The 4th year, 2nd period (Sample 8) stormwater sample was due to be taken
between March 1, 2014 and August 31, 2014. Due to emergency events at our facility,
we did not collect Sample 8 during the sampling period. Per the instructions you gave
the Bridgestone Wilson Plant during our November 5, 2014 phone conference, we
proceeded to collect the sample on November 17, 2014 and are submitting the attached
analytical results by way of this letter.
The Bridgestone Wilson Plant regrets the delay in collecting samples during the
specified timeframe, but confirms there were no unusual circumstances during the
March 1 —August 31, 2014 period that would be expected to have impacted any
stormwater quality during that timeframe, other than the fire events described below and
for which the Department conducted an onsite review. For instance, during your on -site
visit on May 22, 2014, there was confirmation that stormwater BMPs were in place and
working properly. As mentioned above, on June 28, 2014 and July 5, 2014 Bridgestone
Wilson Plant suffered two fires, for both of which we provided notice to NCDENR. In
response, you visited the plant on July 1, 2014 with Mr. Cheng Zhang of NCDENR's
Division of Water Resources to review Bridgestone's firewater collection and cleanup
activities. No issues were found during that site visit.
As you likely noted during your visit, we were extremely busy with fire response
activities, which continued for the remainder of July, and unfortunately a human error
happened in overlooking the sampling event scheduled for stormwater Sample 8. The
Bridgestone Wilson Plant has an electronic compliance calendar, which is being
upgraded to improve its functionality to prevent similar cases.
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December 9, 2014
BRIIDGESTONE AMERICAS
TIRE OPERATIONS, LLC
Wilson Plant
P.O. Box 1139
Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1139
Please find the analytical results for the facility's two outfalls in the attachment as
required, the original and one copy are enclosed, the analytical results were received
from the laboratory via electronic mail at the Bridgestone Wilson Plant on December 4,
2014.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Irma Villegas at (252)
246-7485.
Sincerely,
feI Darr
Plant Manager, Wilson Plant
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
cc: BATO Wilson Environmental Department
cc: Dave Parnell Division of Energy, Minerals, and Land Resources
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