NCG120085_Compliance Evaluation_20211019

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October 19, 2021
Union County
Attention: Chris Medlin
500 N. Main Street, Suite 500
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Union County
NPDES Certificate of Coverage - NCG120085
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Medlin, `
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Report for the inspection we conducted at the Union County Landfill on
October 14, 2021. Please note that in the stormwater inspection report
summary we ask that you conduct monthly monitoring for the Tier 3 response.
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,
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Assistant Regional Engineer
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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
704.663.1699

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG120085 Effective: 07/01/21 Expiration: 06/30/26 owner: Union County
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Union County Solid Waste Mgmt. Facility (C & [
County: Union 2125 Austin Chaney Rd
Region: Mooresville
VVingate NC 28174
Contact Person: Chris Medlin Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/14/2021
Primary Inspector: Lily C Kay
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time 01:20PM
Certification:
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Landfill Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Phone:
Exit Time: 02:10PM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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permit: NCG120085 Owner - Facility: Union County
Inspection Date: 10/14/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility has expanded the skimmer basin and has cleaned the lower basin. No issues with the outfalls were observed at
the time of inspection. Analytical monitoring records were available, but fecal coliform was above the benchmark limitations.
The facility is in Tier 3 for fecal coliform and monthly samples need to be collected until monitoring relief is requested. If you
have questions, contact me at Lily. [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].
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Permit: NCG120085 Owner - Facility: Union County
Inspection Date: 10/14/2021 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 (LISGS) map?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
❑ N ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
❑ E ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
❑N ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
❑E ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is required with the new permit effective July 1, 2021.
The Permittee has one year to develop. and implement the plan.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring records were available and complete.
Analytical Monitory Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoring records were available, but fecal coliform was above the benchmark
limitations. The facility is in Tier 3 for fecal coliform and monthly samples need to be collected
until monitoring relief is requested.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ N ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Comment: The facility has expanded the skimmer basin and has cleaned the lower basin. No issues with
the outfalls were observed at the time of inspection.
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