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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG020049_Vulcan Stormwater Inspection Report_20230913 Charlotte-Mecklenburg STORM WATER StormWater.CharMeck.org Services 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. • >:�i 2145 Suttle Avenue 600 East 4th Street Charlotte,NC 28208 Charlotte,NC 28202 charlottenc.gov Tony Johnson,Environmental Engineer September 13,2023 Page 2 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 Attachment ChmrfoN-M4cA4nburg ji / STORM Facility Inspection Wi E 5tormW ate r.Cho rMeck.org Suvices 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 To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311 :T QARIATTE_ http://stormwater.charmeck.org 9/13/2023 10:51:50AM Page 1 of 3 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 CttARL(YFTE_ http://stormwater.charmeck.org 9/13/2023 10:51:50AM Page 2 of 3 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 To report pollution or drainage problems call: 311 CttARL(YFTE_ http://stormwater.charmeck.org 9/13/2023 10:51:50AM Page 3 of 3