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ELIZABETH S.BISER
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DOUGLAS R.ANSEL NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
July 21, 2023
Riverside Sand Co., Inc.
Attn: S. Wade Norris
168 Norwood Blanchard Road
Wallace, NC 28466
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG070000
Certificate of Coverage NCG070224
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Norris:
On July 20, 2023, Brian Lambe from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land
Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection for Riverside Sand Co., LLC located in 1495
Point Harbor Rd, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The site drains to Cape Fear River, which is currently
classified as Class C Waters in the Cape Fear River Basin.
The following observations were noted during the DEMLR inspection (please see the attached addendum for
additional information about your permit):
1)Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)was not evaluated during the inspection.
2) Qualitative Monitoring was not evaluated during the inspection.
3)Analytical Monitoring was not evaluated during the inspection.
Permit rescission submitted 12/5/2023. Permit rescission is denied. Coverage under NCG070000 is required for:
♦ All owners or operators of stormwater point source discharges associated with activities classified as
establishments primarily engaged in activities classified as Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products [Standard
Industrial Classification(SIC) 32];
♦ Stormwater point source discharges from like industrial activities deemed by The Division of Energy, Mineral,
and Land Resources (DEMLR) to be similar to these operations in the process, or the discharges, or the exposure
of raw materials, intermediate products,by-products, final products, or waste products.
To be able to rescind the permit,you must submit a plan of action to this office to remove potential pollutants
from the area.You must in the interim maintain all aspects of the permit requirements including the SPPP and
monitoring requirements.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during this inspection. Please be advised that violations of the
NPDES Stormwater General Permit may be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to$25,000.00 per day
for each violation. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with understanding any aspect of
your permit, please do not hesitate to contact Daniel Sams or me at [phone] or [e-mail]
Sincerely,
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Brian Lambe
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Attachments: BIMS Inspection Checklist
cc: WiRO Files—Land Quality,Central Files—Laserfiche
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington,North Carolina 28405
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