NCG030642_Compliance Evaluation_20210809

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
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August 9, 2021
GKN Driveline Newton LLC
Attention: Zachary Woods, EHS Manager
1848 GKN Way
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
GKN Driveline Newton LLC
NPDES Certificate of Coverage — NCG030642
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Woods,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection we conducted at the GKN Driveline Newton facility on August 5, 2021. Please note
that in the stormwater inspection report summary we ask that you submit an updated Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan by November 10, 2021.
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
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Sincerely,
7 ;ssistPantRegional
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Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office j 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704-663-1699

Compliance Inspection Resort
Permit: NCG030642 Effective: 07/01/21 Expiration: 06/30/26 Owner: Gkn Driveline Newton LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: GKN Driveline Newton LLC
County: Catawba 1848 Gkn Way
Region: Mooresville
Newton NC 28658
Contact Person: Zachary Woods Title: EHS Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/05/2021 Entry Time 10:15AM
Primary Inspector: srinivasa r kamarajugadda
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Exit Time: V:'5AM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Metal Fabrication Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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permit: NCG030642 Owner - Facility: Gkn Driveline Newton LLC
Inspection Date: 08/05/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility and outfalls appear well operated and maintained. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) was
developed in 2000 and a new SPPP must be submitted to the Mooresville regional office by November 10, 2021.
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Permit: NCG030642 Owner - Facility: Gkn Driveline Newton LLC
inspection Date: 08/05/2021 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"?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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)?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ E ❑ ❑
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) was developed in 2000 with all of the permit
requirements but has not been maintained. A new SPPP is beincl
developed and should be
submitted to the Mooresville regional office by November 10. 2021.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring reports were not produced at this inspection.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Laboratory sheets were produced without the results. PH is measured on -site with a handheld
meter.
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? 110 N ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Two outlets discharge from the employee parking lots and the other outlets discharge to the
railroad line below the facility. The facility and outfalls appearwell operated and maintained.
Minimal outside storage and uncovered dumpsters were observed at this inspection.
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