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September 13, 2023
Tony Johnson, Environmental Engineer
10526 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte,NC 28273
Subject: Industrial Facility Inspection
Vulcan Materials Company—Pineville Quarry
Dear Tony Johnson:
On September 6, 2023, Julianna Hawley and Kelly Hendrix of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm
Water Services (CMSWS) conducted an inspection of the above referenced facility as a
requirement of the City of Charlotte's NPDES Permit,NCS000240,Part II, Section H. Inspection
authority is granted by Charlotte City Code Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-82. At the time of
inspection, the facility was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm 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.
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded; however, it was not conducted
concurrently with analytical monitoring. The facility should conduct qualitative monitoring
concurrently with analytical monitoring per NCG020000, Section E-I(b).
3)Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded.
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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 (704) 654-1394 if you have any questions or need additional information. For
questions specifically regarding your State-issued NPDES Stormwater Certificate of Coverage
NCG020049, please contact Jerry Eplin with NCDEQ—DEMLR at (704) 663-1699.
Thank you,
Julianna Hawley
Environmental Specialist III
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
cc: Andrew DeCristofaro, Charlotte Storm Water Services
Zahid Khan,NCDEQ—DEMLR
Jeffrey Chandler,NCDEQ—DEMLR
Jerry Eplin,NCDEQ—DEMLR
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Facility Name: Vulcan Materials Company-Pineville Inspection#: 79261
Contact: Tony Johnson, Environmental Engineer Permit#: NCG020049
Inspector: Julianna Hawley Receiving Stream: SUGAR
Inspection Date: 09/06/2023 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 12:30 pm SIC#:
Er SUMMARY
Facility Description:The Vulcan Materials Company Pineville Quarry is located at 10500 Old Nations Ford Road on
approximately 200 acres in Charlotte. The facility extracts minerals and produces aggregate for use in asphalt, concrete,
road base, and other purposes.
File Review/History: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS)previously conducted an inspection at this
facility on 11/9/2016, and the report was issued as satisfactory.
Inspection Summary:At the time of the inspection,this facility was observed to be in compliance with the City of
Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Please see the inspection report for comments and
recommendations.
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins, Satisfactory Stormwater conveys through the facility via sheet flow and
inlets, outfalls, etc.) conveyance ditches into the process water pit. The water
discharged from the outfall associated with the pit is
classified as a wastewater discharge. Stormwater from other
areas of the site discharge into two retention pond SCMs
before leaving the site from two stormwater outfalls. Two new
SCMs and outfalls are being constructed as the site is
expanded. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Erosion issues Satisfactory No erosion issues were observed onsite during the inspection
Structural stormwater control Satisfactory Two retention pond SCMs and two new SCMs that are under
measures(SCMs) construction were observed onsite. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Illicit discharges/connections Satisfactory No illicit discharges/connections were observed onsite during
the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s)(ASTs) Satisfactory A complete list of ASTs, drums, and other storage containers
and any associated venting and/or was observed in the SWPPP and SPCC. The list includes
dispenser(s)—list tank size(s)and information on secondary containment, sizes, and contents.
contents The outdoor ASTs were observed to be contained within
concrete secondary containment,which drains into the oil/wa
ter separator. 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
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Outdoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Piles of aggregates, spare tires, and parts were observed to
be stored outdoors. Drums of new automotive liquids were
observed to be stored outdoors near the wash pad. The area
where the drums were observed drains to the oil/water
separator. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Outdoor processing area(s) Satisfactory Processing occurs outdoors in the pit and throughout the site
. Vehicle washing occurs on the wash pad,which drains to
the oil/water separator. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Loading/unloading area(s) Satisfactory No stormwater pollution issues were observed at the loading/
unloading areas.
Vehicle/equipment area(s)-fueling, Satisfactory Vehicles and equipment are fueled at the outdoor ASTs.
maintenance,washing, storage, etc. Maintenance occurs indoors in the shop. Washing occurs at
the wash pad,which drains to the oil/water separator.
Vehicles and equipment were observed to be stored outdoors.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Oil/water separator and/or Satisfactory Floor drains at the outdoor AST secondary containment and
pretreatment at the wash pad drain to the oil/water separator. According
to facility personnel, a contractor empties the oil/water
separator and settling pit at the wash pad every 6-8 weeks.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Waste storage/disposal area(s)- Recommendation Two municipal waste containers were observed with their rain
open tops,waste containers, scrap flaps and drain plugs in place. One metal open top and two
metal bins, etc. contractor waste open tops were observed in areas that
would drain to the process water pit. A leak from one of the
contractor open tops was observed. CMSWS recommends
that damaged containers be replaced and that leaks be
cleaned promptly and properly to protect water quality.
Food service area(s) N/A
Indoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Shop materials, parts, drums, and totes were observed to be
stored inside the shop. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Indoor processing area(s) Satisfactory Maintenance is conducted inside the shop. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Floor drains Satisfactory Floor drains at the outdoor AST secondary containment and
at the wash bay are connected to the oil/water separator. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Spill response equipment Satisfactory Spill response equipment was observed at the outdoor ASTs
and in the shop.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater Satisfactory
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?
Reviewed and updated annually Satisfactory The most recent review and update occurred on 1/6/2023.
Responsible party Satisfactory
General location (USGS)map Satisfactory
Detailed site map Satisfactory
Narrative description of industrial Satisfactory
processes
Feasibility study N/A
Evaluation of stormwater outfalls(non Satisfactory The facility conducts weekly inspections of the outfalls.
-stormwater discharge evaluation)
To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Stormwater best management Satisfactory
practice(BMP)summary
Secondary containment plan (all Satisfactory
necessary secondary containment
provided and documented)
Records on every release from a N/A The secondary containment around the outdoor ASTs drains
secondary containment system (for to the oil/water separator.
the last 5 years)
Spill prevention and response Satisfactory
procedures(SPRP)
List of significant spills or leaks(for Satisfactory The facility has a log of significant spills that occurred and
the last 3 years) has notes for years in which no spills occurred.
Solvent management plan (SMP) N/A
Preventative maintenance and good Satisfactory
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
Facility inspections conducted as Satisfactory The facility conducts daily facility inspections. Mine Safety
required and Health Administration (MSHA)documentation is used to
support compliance as noted in the NCG020000 permit,
Section B-11.
Employee training (provided and Satisfactory Employee training was provided and documented on 11/29/20
documented) 122.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as Recommendation Qualitative monitoring was conducted quarterly but was not
required conducted concurrently with analytical monitoring. The
facility should conduct qualitative monitoring concurrently
with analytical monitoring per NCG020000, Section E-1(b). If
no discharge occurs and if the event is documented in the
SWPPP and recorded on the Qualitative Monitoring Report,
this shall not constitute a failure to monitor as per
NCG020000, Section E-1(e).
Analytical monitoring conducted as Satisfactory Analytical monitoring was conducted at the stormwater
required outfalls on 1/17/2023 and no discharge was documented for
the April-June quarter. The facility has submitted eDMRs for
each quarter.
Analytical monitoring for onsite N/A
vehicle and equipment maintenance
as required
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of Yes NCG020049
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
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