NCG180023_Compliance Evaluation_20210927

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ELIZABETH S. BISER
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BRIAN WRENN
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September 27, 2021
Vanguard Furniture Company, Inc.
Attention: John Bray, Permit Owner
P.O. Box 2187
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Craftwork Guild Plant
NPDES Certificate of Coverage — NCGI80023
NCG180085
Catawba County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Bray,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report
for the inspection we conducted at the Craftwork Guild Plant on September 22,
2021. Please note that in the stormwater inspection report summary we ask that the
Stonnwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and site map be updated by
January 14, 2022. In addition, locate all outfalls and begin monitoring from each
outfall per the permit. Submit to the Mooresville Regional Office a completed
monitoring record for each outfall by January 14, 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,
aJYses Moore
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llorth Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 DhWonof Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Arenue.SulteWl I Mooresville, North Carallrm 26115
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG180023 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Craflwork Guild Plant
County: Catawba 431 Simpson St
Region: Mooresville
Conover NC 28613
Contact Person: Samantha Randall Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/22/2021 Entry Time 11:20AM
Primary Inspector: Jesse M McDonnell
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Exit Time: 12:15PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Furniture and Fixtures Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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permit: NCG180023 Owner - Facility: Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
Inspection Date: 09/22/2021 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed, but not implemented. The SWPPP, and
associated documents, needs to be updated. Qualitative monitoring is not occurring per the permit. Begin conducting
monitoring at all outfalls per the permit. Submit to the Mooresville Regional Office the updated SWPPP along with monitoring
records by January 14, 2021.
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Permit: NCGI80023 owner - Facility:Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
Inspection Date: 09/22/2021 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?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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)?
❑ .0 ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is outdated and needs to be updated.
The
SWPPP is not being reviewed annually, spills are not being documented, training was not
documented, and the site map needs to be updated.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 1101311
Comment: Qualitative Monitoring is not occuring per the permit reguierments. All outfalls must be viewed
and recorded semi-annually.
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:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ N ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: All outfalls were not observed during this inspeciton. Outfall locations are unknown and need to
be located.
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG180085 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Craftwork Guild Plant
County:
Catawba 431 Simpson St
Region: Mooresville
Conover NC 28613
Contact Person: Cathie Lane Title: Phone:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/22/2021 Entry Time 11:20AM
Primary Inspector: Jesse M McDonnell
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Exit Time: 12:1 OPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Furniture and Fixtures Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page 1 of 3

permit: NCG180085 Owner - Facility: Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
Inspection Date: 09/22/2021 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed, but not implemented. The SWPPP, and
associated documents, needs to be updated. Qualitative monitoring is not occurring per the permit. Begin
conductingmonitoring at all outfalls per the permit. Submit to the Mooresville Regional Office the updated SWPPP along with
monitoringrecords by January 14, 2021.
Page 2 of 3

Permit: NCG180085 Owner - Facility: Vanguard Furniture Co Inc
Inspection Date: 09/22/2021 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?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# 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)?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) -is outdated and needs to be updated. The
SWPPP is not being reviewed annually, spills are not being documented, training was not
documented, and the site map needs to be updated.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative Monitoring is not occuring per the permit requierments. All outfalls must be viewed
and recorded semi-annually.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 111:10 ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? 1:11:10 ❑
Comment:
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? 1:10 ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ M ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ N 1111
Comment: All outfalls were not observed during this inspeciton. Outfall locations are unknown and need to
be located.
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