NCS000449_Self Audit_20220718

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MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4)
PROGRAM AUDIT REPORT
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCS000449
CRAMERTON, NORTH CAROLINA
155 N MAIN STREET
CRAMERTON, NC 28032
Audit Date: June 22"d, 2022
Report Date: July 18t", 2022
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources Stormwater Program
512 N. Salisbury Street, 9th floor
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612

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MS4 Permit Audit Report
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AuditDetails..................................................................................................................................................1
PermitteeInformation..................................................................................................................................2
Supporting Documents..................................................................................
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Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment ............................
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Public Education and Outreach......................................................................
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Public Involvement and Participation............................................................
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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination(IDDE).........................................
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Construction Site Runoff Controls................................................................................................................3
Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls........................................................................................................6
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations....
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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).........................................................................................................12
Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 1................................................
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Site Visit Evaluation: Municipal Facility No. 2................................................
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 1.........................................................
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Site Visit Evaluation: MS4 Outfall No. 2.........................................................
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1.............................................................................................14
Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2.............................................................................................16
Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 1............................................18
Site Visit Evaluation: Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measure No. 2............................................20
Appendix A: Supporting Documents
Appendix B: Photograph Log
DISCLAIMER
This audit consists of an evaluation of program compliance with the issued permit and implementation of
the approved Stormwater Management Plan. This audit report does not include a review of all program
components, and program deficiencies in addition to those noted may be present. The permittee is
required to assess program progress and permit compliance, and to implement the approved Stormwater
Management Plan in accordance with the issued permit.
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Audit Details
Audit ID Number:
Audit Date(s):
NCS000449_CRAMERTON MS4 Audit_2022_06_15
6/22/2022
Minimum Control Measures Evaluated:
❑ Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
❑ Public Education & Outreach
❑ Public Involvement & Participation
❑ Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
❑ Construction Site Runoff Controls — No delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program
❑X Construction Site Runoff Controls — Delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program
❑X Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
❑ Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
❑X Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Field Site Visits:
❑ Municipal Facilities. Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ MS4 Outfalls. Number visited: Choose an item.
❑X Construction Sites. Number visited: 2
❑X Post -Construction Stormwater Runoff Controls. Number visited: 2
❑ Other: Number visited: Choose an item.
❑ Other: Number visited: Choose an item.
Inspector(s) Conducting Audit
Name, Title
Organization
Joshua Watkins
Town of Cramerton
Audit Report Author:
Date:
6/22/2022
Signature
Audit Report Author:
Date
Signature
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Permittee Information
MS4 Permittee Name:
Town of Cramerton
Permit Effective Date:
2/20/2017
Permit Expiration Date:
2/19/2022
Mailing Address: 155 N Main Street, Cramerton, NC
28032
Date of Last MS4 Inspection/Audit: 2/23/2022
Co-permittee(s), if applicable: N/A
Permit Owner of Record: David Pugh, Town Manager
Primary MS4 Representatives Participating in Audit
Name, Title
Organization
Josh Watkins, Stormwater Administrator
Town of Cramerton
Joseph Alm
Gaston County Natural Resources
Joseph Lineberger
Gaston County Natural Resources
MS4 Receiving Waters
Waterbody
Classification
Impairments
South Fork Catawba River
WS-V
None Known
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
Staff Interviewed:
Joseph Alm
(Name, Title, Role)
Stormwater Administrator
Gaston County Natural Resources Department
Program Delegation Status:
❑X The permittee has a delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program and implements the North Carolina
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 components of this minimum measure (complete the permit
citation and SPCA citation sections).
❑ The permittee does not have a delegated Sediment and Erosion Control Program and relies on DEMLR to comply
with the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 components of this minimum measure
(complete only the permit citation section).
Permit Citation Program Requirement Status
Supporting
Doc No.
II.E.3 Construction
Site Runoff Controls The permittee provides and promotes a means for the public to notify the
(NPDES Permit No. appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems (e.g., Yes
NCS000435] promoting the existence of the DEQ DEMLR "Stop Mud" hotline).
Provided electronically
https://www.gastongov.com/government/departments/natural_resources/stormwater_control.php
SPCA Citation
Delegated Program Requirement
Status
Supporting
Doc No.
113A-60 Local
erosion and
The permittee has adopted an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to enforce
sedimentation
the erosion and sedimentation control program.
control programs (a)
If yes, the ordinance meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the
SPCA.
Yes
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee.
[Permit Part I.D]
Yes
Gaston County Erosion Control Ordinance (Document 1). Gaston County has an interlocal agreement with Cramerton to
administer this program for the Town.
§ 113A-60 Local
erosion and
The permittee collects a fee paid by each person who submits an erosion and
sedimentation
sedimentation control plan.
Yes
Doc 2
control programs (d)
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
$300 per disturbed acre, see Document 2.
§ 113A-60 Local
Has any person initiated a land -disturbing activity (within the permittee's
erosion and
jurisdiction) for which an erosion and sedimentation control plan is required in the
No
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sedimentation
absence of an approved plan?
control programs (e)
If yes, the permittee has notified the North Carolina Sedimentation Control
Not
Commission of all such cases.
Applicable
Has the permittee determined that a person engaged in a land -disturbing activity
has failed to comply with an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan?
No
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If yes, has the permittee referred any such matters to the North Carolina
Not
Sedimentation Control Commission for inspection and enforcement?
Applicable
-
Enforcement is performed by Gaston County.
§ 113A-61 Local
The permittee reviews each erosion and sedimentation control plan submitted to
approval of erosion
them and notifies the person submitting the plan that it has been approved,
Yes
Doc 1
and sedimentation
approved with modification, or disapproved within 30 days of receipt.
control plans
The permittee only approves an erosion and sedimentation control plan upon
determining that it complies with all applicable State and local regulations.
Yes
Doc 1
The permittee has disapproved of an erosion and sedimentation control plan in
order to protect riparian buffers along surface waters.
No
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If yes, the permittee notified the Director of the Division of Energy,
Not
Mineral, and Land Resources within 10 days of the disapproval.
Applicable
-
Gaston County follows state guidelines
§ 113A-61.1
Inspection of land-
The certificate of approval of each erosion and sedimentation control plan
disturbing activity;
approved by the permittee includes a notice of the right to inspect.
Yes
Doc 3
notice of violation
(a)
The permittee provides for inspection of land -disturbing activities to ensure
compliance with the SPCA and to determine whether the measures required in an
Yes
Doc 3
erosion and sedimentation control plan are effective.
See Document 3 as an example of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control plan approval letter.
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Construction Site Runoff Controls
§ 113A-61.1
When the permittee determines that a person engaged in land -disturbing activity
Inspection of land-
has failed to comply with the SPCA, the Permittee immediately issues a notice of
Yes
Doc 1
disturbing activity;
violation upon that person.
and 4
notice of violation
Each notice of violation issued by the permittee specifies the date by which the
Doc 1
(c)
person must comply.
Yes
and 4
Each notice of violation issued by the permittee informs the person of the actions
Doc 1
that need to be taken to comply.
Yes
and 4
Written inspection form includes all these elements, see Document 4.
§ 113A-64 Penalties
Does the permittee issue civil penalties as part of the erosion and sedimentation
program?
Yes
If issues identified in the written inspection form (Document 4) are not corrected during the correction period, the ordinance
allows for a $5000 maximum per day fine for each day beyond the correction period until the issues are resolved.
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IPost -Construction Site Runoff Controls
Staff Interviewed:
Joseph Alm
(Name, Title, Role)
Stormwater Administrator
Gaston County Natural Resources Department
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Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls
Implementation (check all that apply):
❑X The permittee implements the components of this minimum measure.
❑ The permittee relies upon another entity to implement the components of this minimum measure:
❑ The permittee implements the following deemed -compliant program(s), which meet NPDES MS4 post -construction
requirements for the areas where implemented and in compliance with the specific program requirements as provided in 15A
NCAC and noted below (Complete Session Law 2006-246 section below):
❑ Water Supply Watershed I (WS-1) —15A NCAC 213.0212
❑ Water Supply Watershed 11 (WS-11) —15A NCAC 213.0214
❑ Water Supply Watershed III (WS-III) —15A NCAC 2B .0215
❑ Water Supply Watershed IV (WS-IV) —15A NCAC 213.0216
❑ Freshwater High Quality Waters (HOW) —15A NCAC 2H .1006
❑ Freshwater Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) —15A NCAC 2H .1007
❑ Neuse River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy— 15A NCAC 2B .0235
❑ Tar -Pamlico River Basin Nutrient Sensitive (NSW) Management Strategy —15A NCAC 2B .0258
❑ Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed Nutrient Management Strategy —15A NCAC 2B .0251
❑ Universal Stormwater Management Program —15A NCAC 2H .1020
Ordinance(s) (check all that apply):
The permittee utilizes the following ordinances and/or regulatory authority to fulfill post construction minimum measure program
requirements throughout the MS4 permitted area (check all that apply):
❑X DEQ model ordinance
❑X MS4 designed post -construction practices that meet or exceed 15A NCAC 02H .1000.
❑ DEQ approved comprehensive watershed plan
❑ DEQ approved ordinance for a deemed -compliant Program (see list above)
Instructions:
For MS4s not implementing a S.L. 2006-246 deemed -compliant program, complete only the Permit Citation section below.
For MS4s implementing a S.L. 2006-246 deemed -compliant program, complete the Session Law 2006-246 section below. If the MS4
does not implement a deemed -compliant program throughout the entire MS4 permitted area, then complete the Permit Citation
section below for the permitted area(s) not covered under the S.L. 2006-246 deemed -compliant program.
Session Law 2006- supporting
246 Program Requirement Status Doc No.
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Deemed -Compliant
The permittee implements deemed -compliant Program requirements in
Program(s)
accordance with the applicable 15A NCAC rules.
Yes
Doc S
The permittee implements deemed -compliant Program requirements throughout
the entire MS4 area (If not also complete the Permit Citation section below.)
Yes
Doc S
The permittee applies deemed -compliant Program requirements to all federal,
state and local government projects within the permitted MS4 area who do not
Yes
Doc 5
have their own NPDES stormwater permit.
The permittee included deemed -compliant Program reporting in their MS4 Annual
Reports.
Yes
Doc 5
The permittee included deemed -compliant Program implementation in their
Stormwater Management Plan.
Yes
Doc 5
Please see Document 5, Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP).
Permit Citation
Program Requirement
Status
Supporting
Doc No.
II.F.2.a
The permittee maintained an ordinance or other regulatory mechanism designed
Legal Authority
to meet the objectives of the Post -Construction Site Runoff Controls Stormwater
Yes
Doc 6
Management Program.
If yes, the ordinance applies throughout the corporate limits of the permittee
(Verify permit coverage area listed in Part I.D of permit and modify
Yes
Doc 6
accordingly).
The permittee has the authority to review designs and proposals for new
development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater
Yes
Doc 6
control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained.
The permittee has the authority to request information such as stormwater plans,
inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to
evaluate compliance with the Post -Construction Stormwater Management
Yes
Dot 6
Program.
The permittee has the authority to enter private property for the purpose of
inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations
Yes
Doc 6
related to stormwater discharges.
Please see Document 6, NCS0000449 Stormwater Permit issued February 20, 2017.
II.F.2.b
Stormwater Control
The permittee utilizes strategies which include SCMs appropriate for the MS4.
Yes
Doc 6
Measures (SCMs)
SCMs comply with 15A NCAC 02H .1000.
Yes
Doc 6
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Please see Document 6, NCS0000449 Stormwater Permit issued February 20, 2017.
II.F.2.c
The permittee conducted site plan reviews of all new development and
Plan Reviews
redeveloped sites that disturb greater than or equal to one acre (including sites
that disturb less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of
Yes
Dot 10
development or sale).
If yes, the site plan reviews addressed how the project applicant meets the
performance standards.
Yes
Doc 10
If yes, the site plan reviews addressed how the project will ensure long-term
Yes
Doc 10
maintenance.
See Document 10, Stormwater Control Ordinance, specifically Section 7a.
II.F.2.d
The permittee maintained an inventory of projects with post -construction
Inventory of Projects
structural stormwater control measures installed and implemented at new
Yes
Doc 7
development and redeveloped sites.
The inventory included both public and private sector sites located within the
permittee's corporate limits that are covered by its post -construction ordinance
Yes
Doc 7
requirements.
Please see Document 7, SCM Inventory Map
II.F.2.e
The permittee provided mechanisms such as recorded deed restrictions and
Deed Restrictions
protective covenants that ensure development activities will maintain the project
Yes
Doc 8
and Protective
consistent with approved plans.
Covenants
Please see Document
8, SCM Operation and Maintenance guidelines from the NCDEQ SCM Design Manual
II.F.2.f
The permittee implemented or required an operation and maintenance plan for
Mechanism to
the long-term operation of the SCMs required by the program.
Yes
Doc 5
Require Long-term
Operation and
The operation and maintenance plan required the owner of each SCM to perform
Maintenance
and maintain a record of annual inspections of each SCM.
Yes
Doc 5
Annual inspection of permitted structural SCMs are required to be performed by a
qualified professional.
Yes
Doc 5
Please see Document 5, Storm Water Management Plan
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II.F.2.g
The permittee conducted and documented inspections of each project site covered
Inspections of
under performance standards, at least one time during the permit term (Verify this
Yes
Doc 9
Structural
is a permit condition in Part II.F.2.g of permit and modify accordingly).
Stormwater Control
Before issuing a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy, the
Measures
permittee conducted a post -construction inspection to verify that the permittee's
performance standards have been met or a bond is in place to guarantee
Yes
Doc 9
completion (Verify this is a permit condition in Part II.F.2.g of permit and modify
accordingly.
The permittee developed and implemented a written inspection program for SCMs
installed pursuant to the post -construction program(Verify this is a permit
Yes
Doc 9
condition in Part II.F.2.g of permit and modify accordingly.
The permittee documented and maintained records of inspections.
Yes
Doc 9
The permittee documented and maintained records of enforcement actions.
Yes
Doc 9
Please refer to Document 9, the Interlocal Agreement with Gaston County to enforce the storm water ordinance and inspect
SCMs within the Town of Cramerton.
II.F.2.h
The permittee made available through paper or electronic means, ordinances,
Educational
post -construction requirements, design standards checklists, and other materials
Materials and
appropriate for developers.
Doc 1
Training for
Note: New materials may be developed by the permittee, or the permittee may use
Yes
and Doc
Developers
materials adopted from other programs and adapted to the permittee's new
10
development and redevelopment program.
See Document 1, Gaston County Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance, and Document 10, Gaston County Stormwater Control
Ordinance.
II.F.2.i Enforcement
The permittee tracked the issuance of notices of violation and enforcement
Yes
Doc 1
actions.
If yes, the tracking mechanism included the ability to identify chronic violators
for initiation of actions to reduce noncompliance.
Yes
Doc 1
Comments
II.F.3.b
The permittee fully complies with post construction program requirements on its
New Development
own publicly funded construction projects.
Yes
Doc 1
All new development in Gaston County that disturbs more than 1 acre is required to obtain a Stormwater Permit, See Document
1 Section 7a.
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II.F.3.c
Does the MS4 have areas draining to Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) pursuant to
Nutrient Sensitive
15A NCAC 02H .0150?
No
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Waters
If yes, does the permittee use SCMs that reduce nutrient loading in order to
Not
meet local program requirements.
Applicable
If yes, does the permittee also still incorporate the stormwater controls
Not
required for the project's density level.
Applicable
If yes, does the permittee also require documentation where it is not feasible to
Not
use SCMs that reduce nutrient loading.
Applicable
Cramerton is not within
the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, Jordan Lake, or Falls Lake watersheds.
II.F.3.d
The permittee ensured that the design volumes of SCMs take into account the
Design Volume
runoff at build out from all surfaces draining to the system.
Yes
Doc 1
Where "streets" convey stormwater, the permittee designed SCMs to be sized to
treat and control stormwater runoff from all surfaces draining to the SCM including
Yes
Doc 1
streets, driveways, and other impervious surfaces.
See Document 1, Stormwater Control Ordinance, Section 13. Design Volumes in the Design Standards are consistent with State
Standards.
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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Staff Interviewed:
Joshua Watkins, Planning Director and Stormwater Administrator
(Name, Title, Role)
Program Status:
❑ The permittee is not subject to an approved TMDL (skip the rest of this section).
❑X The permittee is subject to an approved TMDL for: Total Phosphorus and Total Nitrogen, 1995
There ❑ is ❑x is not a Waste Load Allocation (WLA) in the approved TMDL (If there is a WLA, then complete items H.H.1-5
below. If there is not a WLA, skip to item H.H.6 below)
Permit Citation Program Requirement Status Supporting
Doc No.
II.H.3 TMDLs Within 12 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
a description of existing programs, controls partnerships, projects and strategies to Not
p g p g p p' p J g
Applicable
address impaired waters.
Within 12 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports provided
a brief explanation as to how the programs, controls, partnerships, projects and Not
Applicable
strategies address impaired waters.
Comments
II.H.4 TMDLs
Within 24 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
an assessment of whether additional structural and/or non-structural BMPs are
Not
Applicable
necessary to address impaired waters.
Within 24 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
a brief explanation as to how the programs, controls, partnerships, projects and
Not
Applicable
strategies address impaired waters.
Comments
II.H.S TMDLs
Within 36 months of final TMDL approval, the permittee's annual reports included
a description of activities expected to occur and when activities are expected to
Not
Applicable
occur.
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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
Comments
II.H.6 TMDLs
If there is no Waste Load Allocation in the approved TMDL, the permittee
evaluated strategies and tailored and/or expanded BMPs within the scope of the
six minimum measures to enhance water quality recovery strategies in the
No
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watershed(s) to which the TMDL applies.
The permittee described strategies and tailored and/or expanded BMPs in their
Stormwater Management Plan and annual reports
No
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Comments
The proposed draft SWMP includes tailored and/or expanded BMPs to enhance water quality strategies in the South Fork
Catawba River watershed for total nitrogen and total phosphorus.
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1
Site/Project Name:
Courtyards at New Hope
Date and Time of Site Visit:
6/22/2022 at 9:30AM
Site/Project Address:
3825 S New Hope Rd
Gastonia, NC 28056
Operator:
NewStyle Communities
Project Type (Commercial, Industrial, Residential, CIP, Roadway,
etc.): Residential
NCG Permit ID Number:
NCG01-2021-2478
Disturbed Acreage:
12.00 Acres
Recent Enforcement Actions (Include Date):
None
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Joseph Lineberger
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the
Site Visit:
Name
Title
Dario Pedrero
Superintendent, Ironhead Construction
Observations
Site Documentation/Training
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it site -specific?
Yes; yes
Does the site have approved erosion and sedimentation control plans onsite? Are they representative of current site conditions?
Yes; yes
What type of stormwater training do site employees receive? How often?
N/A; N/A
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector, training every three years
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 and NCGO10000 requirements for construction sites?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about erosion and sedimentation control/stormwater pollution prevention BMPs?
Yes
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 1
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist?
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing approved plans (erosion and sedimentation control and/or SWPPP)?
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious violations? If so, explain:
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include providing construction stormwater educational materials to the site contact?
No
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
Verbal and written notification of noncompliance, failure to maintain measures
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
30 days to correct
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
Violations
1. Failure to follow approved plan, G.S. 113A-57(5)
2. Failure to provide adequate groundcover, G.S. 113A-57(3) and 15A N.C.A.0 46.0107(b) or 15A N.C.A.C. 46.0124€
3. Failure to maintain measures, 15A N.C.A.C. 46.0113
Corrective Actions
1. Stabilize diversion swales and clean water by-pass with matting and seed appropriate for the growing season.
2. Install rock check dams in diversion swales.
3. Perimeter Silt fence and silt fence outlets needs maintenance. Install lot control measures shown on final erosion control
sheet of the approved plan.
4. Inlet protection needs maintenance on eastern clean water by-pass.
5. Sediment has migrated beyond limits of disturbance north of lot 13. Remove migrated sediment.
6. Verify all swales between lots drain as shown on the approved plan. Perimeter lots appear to be draining to the rear of the
lots. Plan shows half of the lot drain to the front, and the other half drain to the rear.
7. Remove accumulated sediment from forebay and refresh riprap/wash stone berm.
8. Stabilize all bare areas that remain unworked for longer than the required ground stabilization timeframe allows. Se
NCG01 details on Sheet 300.
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Site Visit Evaluation: Construction Site No. 2
Site/Project Name:
Villages at Cramerton Mills Phase 2E
Date and Time of Site Visit:
6/22/2022 at 10:30AM
Site/Project Address:
4213 S New Hope Rd
Gastonia, NC 28056
Operator:
Bowman Development
Project Type (Commercial, Industrial, Residential, CIP, Roadway,
etc.): Residential
NCG Permit ID Number:
None Provided
Disturbed Acreage:
3.43 Acres
Recent Enforcement Actions (Include Date):
None
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Joseph Lineberger
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the
Site Visit:
Name
Title
None
None
Observations
Site Documentation/Training
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or similar document? Is it site -specific?
Yes; yes
Does the site have approved erosion and sedimentation control plans onsite? Are they representative of current site conditions?
Yes; yes
What type of stormwater training do site employees receive? How often?
N/A; N/A
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector, training every three years
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 and NCGO10000 requirements for construction sites?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about erosion and sedimentation control/stormwater pollution prevention BMPs?
Yes
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Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist? Obtain copy.
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing approved plans (erosion and sedimentation control and/or SWPPP)?
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious violations? If so, explain:
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include providing construction stormwater educational materials to the site contact?
No
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
Written notification of noncompliance; failure to maintain measures
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
30 days to correct
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
Violations
1. Unprotected exposed slopes, G.S. 113A-57(2)
2. Failure to maintain measures, 15A N.C.A.C. 4B.0113
Corrective Actions
1. Stabilize slope along New Hope Road and northwestern side of the site. When using a track machine to compact slopes,
be sure the machine is traveling perpendicular with the slope.
2. Inlet protection needs maintenance
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Site Name:
South Fork Village Apartments
Date and Time of Site Visit:
6/22/2022 at 11:30AM
Site Address:
1005 South Fork Village Drive
Belmont, NC 28012
SCM Type:
Bioretention Cell and Stormwater Wetland
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity):
6/9/2022; WGLA Engineering
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Joseph Alm
Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date):
None
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the
Site Visit:
Name Title
Jeff Ledford Project Manager
Ryan London WGLA Engineering Field Technician
Observations
Site Documentation
Does the site have an operation and maintenance plan?
Yes
Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual?
Yes; yes
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
CESSWI certification; Stormwater Inspector Training through NCSU; every three years
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post -construction site runoff controls?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about post -construction BMPs (general purpose/function, components, O&M
requirements, etc.)? Yes
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? What format?
Yes; inspection report check list
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the site's operation and maintenance plan and records of annual inspections?
Yes
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Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious operation and maintenance deficiencies? If so, explain:
No
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Yes
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
Verbal Warning
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
30 days to comply
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
Removal of dead and cut vegetation from perimeter of pond
Removal of cat tails from pond — 30% of the pond surface maximum may include cattails
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Site Name:
Dominion Energy Warehouse
Date and Time of Site Visit:
6/22/2022 at 1:30PM
Site Address:
900 Gaston Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
SCM Type:
Wet Pond
Most Recent MS4 Inspection (Include Date and Entity):
2/28/2019; Gaston County Natural Resources
Name of MS4 Inspector(s) evaluated:
Joseph Alm
Most Recent MS4 Enforcement Activity (Include Date):
None
Name(s) and Title(s) of Site Representative(s) Present During the
Site Visit:
Name
Title
Haden Barnhart
Coordinator, Facilities Contract Services
Observations
Site Documentation
Does the site have an operation and maintenance plan?
Yes
Does the site have records of annual inspections? Are they performed by a qualified individual?
Yes
Inspector Training/Knowledge
What type of stormwater training does the MS4 inspector receive? How often?
CESSWI certification; Stormwater Inspector Training through NCSU; every three years
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about MS4 requirements for post -construction site runoff controls?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector appear knowledgeable about post -construction BMPs (general purpose/function, components, 0&M
requirements, etc.)? Yes
Inspection Procedures
Does the MS4 inspector's process include the use of a checklist or other standardized form? What format?
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include taking photos?
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include reviewing the site's operation and maintenance plan and records of annual inspections?
Yes
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Does the MS4 inspector's process include walking the entire site and inspecting all points of discharge?
Yes
Did the MS4 inspector miss any obvious operation and maintenance deficiencies? If so, explain:
Yes
Does the MS4 inspector's process include presenting the inspection findings to the site contact in writing?
Yes
Compliance/Enforcement
What, if any, enforcement actions (verbal warnings, NOV, etc.) did the inspection result in?
Verbal Warning
If compliance issues were identified, what timeline for correction/follow-up was provided?
30 days to comply
Notes/Comments/Recommendations
No ponding water noted within main area of pond; only forebay area is holding water. No beneficial plantings located on littoral
shelf due to lack of permanent pool. Possible infiltration or leaking riser structure causing ponding issue. Consult with design
engineering on needed repairs to function as a wet pond or possible redesign to sand filter/bioretention pond to meet
requirements.
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APPENDIX A: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Document 1: Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
Document 2: Erosion and Sedimentation Control Fee Schedule
Document 3: Example of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Approval Letter
Document 4: Example of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control site inspection form
Document 5: Stormwater Management Plan
Document 6: NCS0000449 Stormwater Permit
Document 7: SCM Inventory Map
Document 8: SCM Operation and Maintenance Document
Document 9: Stormwater Interlocal Agreement
Document 10: Gaston County Stormwater Control Ordinance
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