NCGNE1592_Denial Letter (Signed)_20230515

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DOUGLAS R.ANSEL NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Envlronmentar Qua/tty
May 15, 2023
PowerSecure, Inc.
Attn: Scotty Moates
4068 Stirrup Creek Dr
Durham, NC 27703
Subject: Denial of No-Exposure Certification NCGNE1592
Powersecure Distributed Infrastructure
Durham County
Dear Scatty Moates:
The Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources(DEMLR)has reviewed your submittal of the No
Exposure Certification for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater Permitting form,received on March 9,
2023, The Division is unable to concur with your certification of no exposure.
Based on an inspection of your facility on May 12, 2023, Raleigh Regional Office staff found that fuel
and petroleum-based materials were exposed. In addition,the facility power washes equipment and there
is evidence of staining from material washing across the asphalt. The inspector noted the smell of
petroleum and found open containers with absorbent materials mixed with rainwater.The Division cannot
grant your requested exemption from permit coverage when industrial activities or materials are exposed
or have the potential to be exposed. Please apply for coverage under an NPDES General Permit within 45
days of this notice. Information can be found at deq.nc.gov/SW-industrial.
If you have any questions or need further information,please contact Brittany Cook at(919) 707-
3648 or email at Brittany.cook(dncdenr.gov
Sincerely,
for Doug R.Ansel, Interim Director
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
cc: Raleigh Regional Office/T.Valentine
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy.Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1162 Mall service Center I Raleigh North Carolina 2 76 9 9-1612
919.707.9200
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