NCG210353_Compliance Evaluation Inspection Letter_20230926

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September 26,2023
Garick Corporation
Attn: Gary Trinetti
13600 Broadway Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44125
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG210000
Garick Corporation
Tarheel Bark, Certificate of Coverage NCG210353
Cabarrus County
Dear Mr.Trinetti:
On September 7, 2023, a site inspection was conducted for the Tarheel Bark facility located at 8829 Rocky
River Road, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for
your review. Cody Tilberg was also present during the inspection and his time and assistance is greatly
appreciated. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater
General Permit NCG210000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG210353. Permit coverage authorizes the
discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Reedy Creek, class C waters in the
Yadkin Pee-Dee River Basin.
As a result of the inspection,the facility was found to be noncompliant with the conditions of the NCG210000
permit. Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations
made during the inspection.
Please be advised that violations of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit are subject to a civil
penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff have any questions,
comments, or needs assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please contact me at
[phone] or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jerry W. Eplin,PE
Assistant Regional Engineer
DEMLR
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
c: Cody Tilberg—Garick Corporation
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 3011 Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
704-663-1699

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG210353 Effective: 07/07/23 Expiration: 05/31/28 Owner: Garick Corporation
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Tarheel Bark,A Division of Garick
County: Cabarrus 8829 Rocky River Rd
Region: Mooresville
Harrisburg NC 28075
Contact Person:Cody Tilberg Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/07/2023 Entry Time 09:40AM Exit Time: 11:20AM
Primary Inspector:Matthew J Gigante Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Timber Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG210353 Owner-Facility:Garick Corporation
Inspection Date: 09/07/2023 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On September 7, 2023, the site was inspected for stormwater compliance.Cody Tilberg with the facility participated in the
inspection.All portions of the stormwater pollution prevention plan were present and up to date.
Qualitative monitoring was being conducted and data was present for 2023. Qualitative monitoring records were missing for
2019-2022. All analytical data was reported as no-flows.According to Cody Tilberg, all outfalls are at basins once used
when the land the facility currently operates on was a landfill. The basins were visually confirmed during the inspection. Cody
Tilberg claimed that due to topography, the three of the four basins(outfalls 1-3)no longer receive flow from the site due to
topographical changes. This may indicate the basins are eligible for representative outfall status (ROS). However, an
updated topographical map as well as continued sampling efforts will be necessary to prove ROS eligibility.
Outfall 4,while also reported as a no flow, is located at the west side of the site and was indicated to receive all the site's
stormwater. The basin was retaining water at the time of the inspection, but no flow was observed. The riser structure, an
approximately 4ft diameter CMP,was rusted and damaged.After discussing the issues at this location with Cody Tilberg,
he indicated the facility was preparing to repair the riser structure and outfall. This may lead to proper outfall function, or
otherwise discovery of issues creating the no flow results for outfall 4.
Though the site is reporting no flows, discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) are required to be submitted. The facility should
register for eDMR and begin using as soon as the registration is complete. Until then, DMRs may be submitted to the
Regional Office.
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Permit: NCG210353 Owner-Facility:Garick Corporation
Inspection Date: 09/07/2023 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS)map? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? N ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? M ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? N ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: All portions of the stormwater pollution prevention plan were present and up to date
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring was missing 2019-2022, but has been conducted in 2023.
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: All facility records noted no-flows for outfalls to be sampled. Records of discharge monitoring
reports (DMRs)were not present on site
DMR's must be prepared and submitted even when there is a"no flow" condition. Facility
should register for eDMR and begin using as soon as the registration is complete. Until then,
DMRs may be submitted in hard copy to the Regional Office.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ N ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: All outfalls were observed on site. No visible issues were noted for outfalls 1-3. Outfall 4 may
be damaged or otherwise circumvented, preventing flow.
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