NCG030673_Compliance Evaluation_20211012

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
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October 12, 2021
Hickory Springs Manufacturing
Attention: William Alvey, Permit Owner
1115 Farrington Street
Conover, North Carolina 28613
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Hickory Springs Manufacturing — Conover Complex
NPDES Certificate of Coverage — NCG030673
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear William Alvey:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
for the inspection we conducted at the Hickory Springs Manufacturing — Conover
Complex on October 5, 2021. Please note that in the stormwater inspection report
summary we ask that the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) be
created and implemented, along with required monitoring by January 21, 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
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Sincerely, A�
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ssistant Regional Engineer
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue. Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina 280
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG030673 Effective: 06/01/21 Expiration: 06/30/21 Owner: Hickory Springs Manufacturing
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Hickory Springs Manufacturing -Conover Comp
County: Catawba 1115 Farrington St
Region: Mooresville
Conover NC 28613
Contact Person: William O Alvey Title: Phone: [phone] Ext.4744
Directions to Facility:
from 1-77 north, take the exit for 140 west and go 22 miles, take exit #130 towards Old US 70, turn right onto W 1st Street and then
turn left onto Workman St., turn left onto Farrington St and the Conover facility is on right.
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/05/2021 Entry Time 09:45AM Exit Time: 11,00AM
Primary inspector: Jesse M McDonnell Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Metal Fabrication Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant E Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
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Permit: NCG030673 Owner - Facility: Hickory Springs Manufacturing
Inspection Date: 10/05/2021 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?
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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 altematives to current practices?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
❑0 ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ N ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The permittee does not have a stormwater pollution prevention plan.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ E ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring is not being conducted.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoirng is not being conducted.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# 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? ❑ 1:10 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: All outfalls were observed during this inspection. Outfalls need to be maintained and made
accessable.
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