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September 25, 2023
American Woodmark Corporation
Attn: Robert Young, Director of Operations
200 Development Drive
Hamlet, NC 28345
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG180000
American Woodmark Corporation
Hamlet Facility, Certificate of Coverage NCG180253
Richmond County
Dear Mr. Young:
On September 12,2023,a site inspection was conducted forthe Hamlet facility located at200 Development
Drive, Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed
for your review. Ms.Diana Martinez, EHS 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 NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG180000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG180253.
Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as
Marks Creek, class C waters in the Yadkin Pee-Dee River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be compliant with the conditions of the NCG180000
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 need assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please contact me at (910)
433-3300 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Senior Specialist
DEMLR
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG180253 Effective: 03106/20 Expiration: 05/31/24 Owner: American Woodmark Corporation
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: American Woodmark Corporation-Hamlet NC
County: Richmond 200 Development Dr
Region: Fayetteville
Hamlet NC 28345
Contact Person:Robert Young Title: Director of Operations.Hamlet N Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
take exit 319 from 1-74 and turn north onto NC 38N,from NC 38N,turn left onto Freeman Mill Rd,the site will be on the left 0.7 miles.
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
On-site representative Diane Martinez 910-716-6591
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0 9/1 212 0 2 3 Entry Time 01:00PM Exit Time: 02:05PM
"Primary Inspector:Melissa A Joyner IUD,- 0, Y/*V Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s): / '.
Denise Bruce
Kelly Jonas
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Furniture and Fixtures Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG180253 Owner-Facility:American Woodmark Corporation `
Inspection Date: 0 9/1 212 0 2 3 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary: \
Melissa Joyner, Denise Bruce,and Kelly Jonas met with Ms. Diana Martinez,EHS Manager at the American Woodmark
facility. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was reviewed and appeared complete and very well organized.All require(
components were in place as specified in the General Permit NCG180000. Employee training records were reviewed and
were complete for the last three years.The list of responsible parties is current and complete.
The annual review and necessary certifications were not being conducted, including feasibilityBMP summary review, list of
significant spills,and certification that outfalls contain no non-stormwater discharges.The site map needs to include
topographic contours, % impervious, and drainage areas to the two outfalls.The semi-annual good housekeeping review is
not being documented.
The facility conducts its semi-annual Qualitative Monitoring. However, historical qualitative monitoring was incomplete.The
following reports were missing: 2nd half of 2020,2nd half of 2022(was conducted Apr 2022),and need to complete 2nd half o
2023 (was conducted Jun 2023).
The facility is not required to conduct Analytical Monitoring. The facility has noASTs/drums stored outside. No vehicle
maintenance or fueling activities are conducted outside.The facility uses less than 55 gallons per month of new oil and
hydraulic motor oil.
The facility grounds were observed, including the two outfalls.The facility grounds appeared to be well-maintained.
The facility is currently under construction with an expansion to include a distribution center.The facility will need to update
the SWPPP accordingly when completed.
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Permit: NCG180253 Owner-Facillty:Amerimn Woodmark Corporation
Inspection Date: 09112/2023 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#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? N ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#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 Monitorina
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? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ N ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? N ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? - ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment:
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