NCG030329_Email RE Outfalls and Site Visit Request_20230414

Georgoulias, Bethany
From:
Ben Whitley <[e-mail]>
Sent:
Friday, April 14, 2023 10:32 AM
To:
Georgoulias, Bethany; Kay, Lily C
Cc:
Kevin Barrett ([e-mail]); Chuck Hoffman; Cook, Brittany
Subject:
RE: [External] Honda - NCG303029
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Good morning Brittany and Bethany,
I am writing this morning to follow up on the email I sent on February 22, 2023 (see further below, in red). The
associated permit is held by Honda Power Manufacturing (COC #NCG030329).
To recap that previous email, we (Honda and Mid -Atlantic) have identified several changes we would like to see:
1. Obtain Representative Outfall Status for Outfalls HPE-2 and HPE-3 (retaining quantitative monitoring at HPE-1).
Activities and analytical results at the site are similar within each outfall. We have begun preparing the Request
Form, and you should be receiving that soon.
2. Eliminate quantitative monitoring at Outfall HPE-4. Based upon our observations and discussions with Honda,
NO industrial activity takes place at this outfall, therefore this outfall should not be subjected to quantitative
monitoring. We propose to continue qualitative monitoring at this outfall.
3. Obtain Tier II Relief for Outfall HPE-1. Historically, Outfall HPE-1 has had a handful of nominal exceedances for
Copper (and occasionally Zinc). We would like to request relief from Tier II status at this outfall. Based on our
evaluation of site activities and processes, there are no illicit discharges or poor housekeeping practices that are
contributing to these detections of Zinc and Copper. It is my understanding NCDEQ conducted a stormwater
inspection earlier this year and came to the same conclusions.
We would like to have a discussion at your Division's earliest convenience regarding these matters. We are happy to
meet in person at the site to discuss and walk the areas in question if needed. Is there a convenient time in the near
future that you would be available to meet with us? If a virtual meeting makes more sense, we can easily accommodate
that as well.
Thank you,
Benjamin A. Whitley, PE
Senior Project Engineer
409 Rogers View Court, Raleigh, NC 27610
919-250-9918
919-250-9950 (Facsimile)
984-400-3640 (Mobile)
www.MAAONLINE.com
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From: Georgoulias, Bethany <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 3:45 PM
To: Ben Whitley <[e-mail]>; Kay, Lily C <[e-mail]>
Cc: Kevin Barrett ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>; Chuck Hoffman
<[e-mail]>; Cook, Brittany <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Honda - NCG303029
I apologize for that oversight! Brittany Cook is copied above!
Bethany Georgoulias (she/her)
Environmental Engineer, Stormwater Program
DEMLR Laserfiche Administrator
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 707 3641 office
[e-mail]
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
Website: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/stormwater
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From: Ben Whitley <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 3:40 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany<[e-mail]>; Kay, Lily C <[e-mail]>
Cc: Kevin Barrett (kevin [e-mail]) <kevin [e-mail]>; Chuck Hoffman
<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Honda - NCG303029
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Good afternoon Bethany,
I was checking back on this email chain and wanting to follow up, but I just noticed that Brittany was not copied (I did
not notice this when you sent this email originally). Can you please connect us with Brittany?
Thank you for your assistance!

Benjamin A. Whitley, PE
Senior Project Engineer
409 Rogers View Court, Raleigh, NC 27610
919-250-9918
919-250-9950 (Facsimile)
984-400-3640 (Mobile)
www.MAAONLINE.com
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From: Georgoulias, Bethany <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:33 PM
To: Ben Whitley <[e-mail]>; Kay, Lily C <[e-mail]>
Cc: Kevin Barrett (kevin [e-mail]) <kevin [e-mail]>; Chuck Hoffman
<choffman(@maaonline.com>
Subject: RE: [External] Honda - NCG303029
Ben,
The best contact in our group is Brittany Cook, copied above. She is our General Permits coordinator.
I've also corrected Lily's email contact above.
Best regards,
Bethany Georgoulias (she/her)
Environmental Engineer, Stormwater Program
DEMLR Laserfiche Administrator
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 707 3641 office
[e-mail]
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
Website: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/stormwater
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From: Ben Whitley <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:14 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany<[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Cc: Kevin Barrett (kevin [e-mail]) <kevin [e-mail]>; Chuck Hoffman

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Subject: [External] Honda - NCG3O3O29
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Good afternoon Ms. Georgoulias and Ms. Kay,
I am writing in regard to Honda Power Equipment Manufacturing (COC #NCGO3O329). Mid -Atlantic Associates has been
engaged by Honda to assist in matters related to their stormwater permit, beginning Q12023.
One of the primary tasks Mid -Atlantic is working on for Honda is updating their SWPPP. We have visited the site and
evaluated the outfalls, site practices/processes, and drainage areas, and have identified several changes we would like
to see:
1. Obtain Representative Outfall Status for Outfalls HPE-2 and HPE-3 (retaining quantitative monitoring at HPE-1).
Activities and analytical results at the site are similar within each outfall. We have begun preparing the Request
Form, and you should be receiving that soon.
2. Eliminate quantitative monitoring at Outfall HPE-4. Based upon our observations and discussions with Honda,
NO industrial activity takes place at this outfall, therefore this outfall should not be subjected to quantitative
monitoring. We propose to continue qualitative monitoring at this outfall.
3. Obtain Tier II Relief for Outfall HPE-1. Historically, Outfall HPE-1 has had a handful of nominal exceedances for
Copper (and occasionally Zinc). We would like to request relief from Tier II status at this outfall. Based on our
evaluation of site activities and processes, there are no illicit discharges or poor housekeeping practices that are
contributing to these detections of Zinc and Copper. It is my understanding NCDEQ conducted a stormwater
inspection earlier this year and came to the same conclusions.
We would like to have a discussion at your Division's earliest convenience regarding these matters. We are happy to
meet in person at the site to discuss and walk the areas in question if needed. Is there a convenient time in the near
future that you would be available to meet with us? If a virtual meeting makes more sense, we can easily accommodate
that as well.
Honda and Mid -Atlantic are looking forward to meeting and discussing the site and permit with you. If you have any
questions or would like to discuss directly, please don't hesitate to call me at 984-400-3640.
Thank you in advance,
Ben
Benjamin A. Whitley, PE
Senior Project Engineer
409 Rogers View Court, Raleigh, NC 27610
919-250-9918
919-250-9950 (Facsimile)
984-400-3640 (Mobile)
www.MAAONLINE.com
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