NCG050153_CEI_20230919

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WILLIAM E.TOBY VINSON,JR NORTH C,4i2OUNA
interim Director Environmental Quality
October 2, 2023
Cascades Tissue Group—North Carolina.A Division of Cascades Holding US, Inc.
Attn: Jean-David Tardif, President and CEO
P.O. Box 578
Rockingham, NC 28350
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCGO50000
Cascades Tissue Group'—North Carolina A Division of Cascades Holding.US, Inc.
Cascades Tissue Group -Rockingham, Certificate of Coverage NCG050163
Richmond County
Dear Mr. Tardif:
On September 19, 2023 a site inspection was conducted for the Cascades Tissue Group — Rockingham
facility located at 805 Midway Road, Rockingham, in Richmond County, North Carolina. A copy of the
Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Karen Bellamy, Environmental Manager was
also present during the inspection and her time and assistance is greatly appreciated. The site visit and file
review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDDES Stormwater General Permit NCG050000
under Certificate of Coverage NCG050153. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from
the facility to receiving waters designated as Hitchcock Creek(Roberdel Lake), class.WS-III;CA waters in
the Yadkin River Basin(s).
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be compliant with the conditions of the NCG050000.
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(910)
433-3384 or via e-mail at [e-mail]
Sii�nc"erely,
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Senior Specialist
DEMLR
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
ec: John Quick, Mill Manager
Karen Bellamy, Environmental Manager
DEMLR NPDES Stormwater Permit Laserfiche File
cc: FRO—DEMLR, Stormwater Files
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG050153 Effective: 06/01/23 Expiration: 05/31/28 Owner: Cascades Tissue Group-North Carolina A
Division of Cascades Holding US Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cascades Tissue Group-Rockingham
County: Richmond 805 Midway Rd
Region: Fayetteville
Rockingham NC 283794101
Contact Person:Karen V Bellamy Title: Environmental Manager Phone:[phone] Ext.74280
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Sits Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/19/2023 Entry Time 10:15AM Exit Time: 12:50PM
Primary Inspector:Melissa A Joyner �� Phone: .
Secondary Inspector(s):
Denise Bruce
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Apparel/Printing/Paper/Leather/Rubber Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGO50153 Owner-Facility:Cascades Tissue Group-North CarolinaA Division of Cascades Holding US Inc
Inspection Date: 09/19/2023 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Melissa Joyner and Denise Bruce met with Ms. Karen Bellamy, Environmental Manager at the Cascades Tissue Group-
Rockingham facility. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)was reviewed which appeared orderly:Per General
Permit NCG050000, Part B-1, Responsible Party,the SWPPP should be reviewed annually including the signature and date
of the Responsible Party for the facility's permit. In Part B-5, Evaluation of Stormwater Outfalls, the outfails should be
inspected annually for the presence of non-stormwater discharges. In Part B-8, Spill Prevention and Response Procedures,
an inventory of the spill response materials,the equipment and the locations of storing these items should be included in the
SWPPP. A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants and the corrective actions taken to mitigate them or the notation
that this has not occurred over the past 3 three years should be updated annually in the SWPPP. In Part B-11, Employee
Training should be documented annually. This has not occurred since 2019 due to COVID restrictions. It is recommended
that information be included in the SWPPP about industrial maintenance activities being internal and that no vehicle
maintenance activites are occurring at the facility. Under B-9, Solvent Management Plan in the SWPPP, it is recommended
that information be included about the location of the solvents. It is also recommended that additional personnel be trained in
the management of the facility's permit and be designated as additional Signature Authorities. The Permit Update Contact
Request form may be accessed at the following link:
https:lfwww..deq.nc.gov/a bout/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources/stormwater/stormwater-prog ram/npdes-i nd ustrial-
program
The facility grounds including Outfalls 1-5 and the Above Ground Storage Tanks were inspected with no issues noted.
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permit: NCGO50153 Owner-Facility:Cascades Tissue Group-North Carolina A Division of Cascades Holding US Inc
Inspection Date: 09/19/2023 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason foryisit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? M ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#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)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: General Permit NCG050000 was renewed June 1 2023 therefore per the permit conditions
Analytical Monitoring is not required to be initiated until January 1, 2024.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? M ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all outfails observed during the inspection? M ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? 0 1111 ❑
Comment:
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