NCG030556_American Truetzschler Cover Letter with Inspection Report_20230215

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February 16, 2023
Gary Hames, Maintenance Supervisor
American Truetzschler Inc.
12300 Moores Chapel Rd
Charlotte NC, 28214
Subject: Industrial Facility Inspection
American Truetzschler Inc.
Dear Gary Hames:
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208-5237
On February 9, 2023, Michael Schley of Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
(CMSWS) conducted an inspection of the above referenced facility, as permitted by Section 5 of
the Mecklenburg County Surface Water Pollution Control Ordinance. At the time of inspection,
the facility was observed to be in compliance with the Mecklenburg County Surface Water
Pollution Control Ordinance.
The inspection was also conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between
Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) —
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR). NCDEQ — DEMLR has been copied
on this report and made aware of the following observations regarding the facility's NPDES
Stormwater permit:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed, recorded, and
implemented; however recommendations and deficiencies were observed.
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded as required. The facility should
conduct qualitative monitoring quarterly per the NCG030000 permit, Part D.
3) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has not been conducted and recorded as required. The facility should
conduct qualitative monitoring quarterly per the NCG030000 permit, Part E.
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CHARLOTTE

Gary Hames
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February 16, 2023
Thank you for the assistance and cooperation with the site inspection. The attached
report provides details about inspection observations and should be self-explanatory. Please
contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or need additional information. For
questions specifically regarding your NPDES stormwater permit, please contact Zahid Khan with
NCDEQ — DEMLR at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michael Schley
Environmental Specialist II
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
cc: Zahid Khan, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Jeffrey Chandler, NCDEQ — DEMLR
Jerry Eplin, NCDEQ — DEMLR
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Facility Name: American Truetzschler Inspection # : 73599
Contact: Gary Harries, Maintenance Supervisor Permit #: NCG030556
Inspector: Michael Schley Receiving Stream: CATAWBA
Inspection Date: 02/09/2023 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 11:00 am SIC #:
Facility Description: American Truetzschler Inc. is located at 12300 Moores Chapel Rd. in Charlotte on 37.65 acres. The
facility fabricates textile machinery and parts.
File Review/History: Charlotte Mecklenburg Stormwater Services (CMSWS) has not previously inspected this facility.
Inspection Summary: At the time of inspection, the American Truetzschler Inc. facility was observed to be in
compliance with the Mecklenburg County Surface Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Please refer to the report for
comments or recommendations.
INSPECTION
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
No
Stormwater flows through the processing areas via sheet flow
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
to a series of catch basins and drainage swales, which
discharge through two outfalls. Stormwater at the
administration building flows into a dry pond SCM before
discharging to one of the two outfalls. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Erosion issues
No
No stormwater erosion issues were observed.
Structural stormwater control
No
One dry pond SCM was observed onsite. No stormwater
measures (SCMs)
pollution issues were observed.
Illicit discharges/connections
No
No illicit discharges/connections were observed onsite during
the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s) (ASTs)
No
The facility has one 2,000-gallon AST containing used
and any associated venting and/or
process water indoors. Per facility staff, the process water
dispenser(s) — list tank size(s) and
AST is serviced as needed. The facility has one
contents
approximately 200,000-gallon AST for emergency fire fighting
water kept outdoors. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Underground storage tank(s) (USTs)
N/A
and any associated fill port area(s)
and dispenser(s) — list tank size(s)
and contents
Outdoor material storage area(s)
No
Pallets, wood supports, and a trailer were observed to be
kept outdoors. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Outdoor processing area(s)
N/A
Loading/unloading area(s)
No
No stormwater pollution issues were observed at the loading/
unloading areas.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
No
Per facility staff, no vehicle washing or fueling occurs onsite.
maintenance, washing, storage, etc.
An outside vendor performs forklift maintenance inside the
facility. Vehicles and equipment were observed to be stored
inside the facility. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Oil/water separator and/or
N/A
pretreatment
Waste storage/disposal area(s) -
Recommendation
One general waste compactor was observed to be covered
open tops, waste containers, scrap
outdoors. One 275-gallon tote and ten (10) sealed 55-gallon
metal bins, etc.
drums were observed to be uncovered outdoors in the waste
collection area awaiting disposal, per facility staff. Three open
top dumpsters containing metal, wood and recycling waste
were observed to be uncovered outdoors. CMSWS
recommends all outdoor waste containers be covered to
prevent stormwater exposure.
Food service area(s)
N/A
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Equipment and supplies for textile machine fabrication were
observed inside the facility. No stormwater pollution issues
were observed.
Indoor processing area(s)
No
Textile machinery and parts are fabricated inside the facility.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Floor drains
N/A
No floor drains were observed onsite during the inspection.
Spill response equipment
No
Spill response equipment was observed throughout the
facility.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater
Yes
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?
Reviewed and updated annually
Yes
The SWPPP was reviewed and updated on 11 /7/2022.
Responsible party
Yes
General location (USGS) map
Yes
Detailed site map
Yes
Narrative description of industrial
Yes
processes
Feasibility study
Yes
Evaluation of stormwater outfalls (non
Recommendation
A non-stormwater discharge evaluation was not observed in
-stormwater discharge evaluation)
the SWPPP for 2022. The facility should document annual
non-stormwater discharge evaluations in the SWPPP.
Stormwater best management
Yes
practice (BMP) summary
Secondary containment plan (all
Yes
necessary secondary containment
provided and documented)
Records on every release from a
N/A
secondary containment system (for
the last 5 years)
Spill prevention and response
Yes
procedures (SPRP)
List of significant spills or leaks (for
Recommendation
Per facility staff, no spills have occurred in the last 3 years.
the last 3 years)
The facility should add a notation of 'No spills' to the spill log
for years in which no spills have occurred.
Solvent management plan (SMP)
No
No SMP was observed in the SWPPP. The facility should
add a solvent management plan per the NCG030000 permit,
Part B-10.
Preventative maintenance and good
Yes
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Facility inspections conducted as
Yes
Recent inspections were conducted and recorded as required
required
on 12/2/2022 and 2/3/2023. Per facility staff, inspections are
conducted weekly for the facility and are documented in the
SWPPP.
Employee training (provided and
Yes
Employee training was provided and documented on 1/30/202
documented)
3.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as
Recommendation
Qualitative monitoring was conducted semi-annually on 5/12/
required
2022 and 12/15/2022. The facility should conduct qualitative
monitoring quarterly per the NCG03000 permit, Part D.
Analytical monitoring conducted as
Recommendation
Analytical monitoring was conducted semi-annually on 5/12/2
required
022 and 12/15/2022. The facility should conduct analytical
monitoring quarterly per the NCG03000 permit, Part E.
Analytical monitoring for onsite
N/A
vehicle and equipment maintenance
as required
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
Yes
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coverage onsite
All outfalls observed
Yes
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Number of Outfalls Observed
2
Representative outfall status
N/A
documented by DEMLR
Annual no -exposure self re-certificatio
N/A
n documented
Phase II Permit Requirements Observed Comments
Is the permittee properly disposing of
N/A
wastes removed from the streets,
parking lots and the MS4 and
documenting the quantity (lbs., cubic
yards)?
Were any public transportation (road
N/A
way) projects constructed within the
last year?
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
N/A
(and maintaining records) to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff from the
municipally owned streets, roads,
and public parking lots?
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
N/A
(and maintaining records) to reduce
polluted stormwater runoff from the
municipally owned or maintained
stormwater catch basins and
conveyance systems?
Did the Co-Permittee provide
N/A
pesticide license numbers (indicate
license #) for all employees and
contractors performing application
activities and was license verified on
the NC Dept. of Agriculture website (i
Indicate Expiration date)?
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Phase II Permit Requirements Observed Comments
Does the permittee document areas
N/A
treated with pesticides/herbicides for
comparison to annual thresholds?
Did permittee comply with pesticide
N/A
limitations specific to the Goose
Creek Watershed?
Is the permittee implementing BMPs
N/A
to reduce polluted storm water runoff
from vehicle and equipment cleaning
areas?
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