NCG210438_Inspection Report_20230510

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELISABETH BISER
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Secretary
DOUGLASANSEL
Interim Director
NORTH CAROL.INA
Environmental Quality
May 10, 2023
Pallet Express Inc.
Attention: Lynn Bell
3 606 Old 421 Road
Liberty, NC 27298
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Pallet Express Inc.
NPDES Certificate of Coverage — NCG21043 8
Randolph County, North Carolina
Dear Mrs. Bell:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
we conducted at the Project/Site on Date. Please note that in the stormwater inspection report
summary we ask that you submit an updated Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) and
analytical and qualitative monitoring reports to the Winston-Salem Regional Office by July 7,
2023.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact Lily Kay at [phone] or by E-mail at [e-mail].
Enclosure
c: Laserfiche
Sincerely,
7Tamera
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Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 W Hanes Mill Road, Suite 3001 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
336-776-9800

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG210438 Effective: 08/01/18 Expiration: 07/31/23 Owner : Pallet Express Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Pallet Express, Inc.
County: Randolph 6306 Old 421 Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Liberty NC 27298
Contact Person: Lynn Bell Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Highway 421 South from Greensboro, exit onto hwy 62, east on hwy 62/Liberty Rd (road turns into Old 421 Road) for about five
miles, site is on the left.
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/04/2023 Entry Time 01:40PM Exit Time: 02:30PM
Primary Inspector: Lily C Kay Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG210438 Owner - Facility: Pallet Express Inc
Inspection Date: 05/04/2023 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and related documentation was incomplete for employee training,
facility inspections, and discharge monitoring reports. Analytical and qualitative monitoring has not been conducted since
2020. The facility had an abundance of cut wood particles like mulch, bark, and wood chips especially at the composting
area. There was a sediment basin with baffles, but it was full of sediment. And the flow to the front of the facility appears to
be sheet flow. Attention should be given to good housekeeping and outlet maintenance. An updated Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan and qualitative and analytical monitoring reports must be submitted to the Winton -Salem Regional office by
July 7, 2023 or enforcement action may be taken. If you have questions, contact me at [e-mail] or by phone at
[phone].
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Permit: NCG210438
Inspection Date: 05/04/2023
Owner - Facility: Pallet Express Inc
Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# 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)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and related documentation was incomDlete
for employee training, facility inspections, and discharge monitoring reports.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted since 2020.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoring has not been conducted since 2020.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The facility had an abundance of cut wood particles like mulch, bark, and wood chips especially
at the composting area. There was a sediment basin with baffles, but it was full of sediment.
And the flow to the front of the facility appears to be sheet flow. Attention should be given to
good housekeeping and outlet maintenance.
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