NCS000218_Compliance Evaluation Inspection Letter_20231027

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER ,
Secretary
WILLIAM E. TOBY VINSON,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
October 27, 2023
UFP Salisbury, LLC
Attn: Phillip Hightower
2801 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
UFP Salisbury LLC
UFP Salisbury LLC,Permit Number NCS000218
Rowan County
Dear Mr.Hightower:
On October 10,2023,a site inspection was conducted for the UFP Salisbury,LLC facility located 358 Woodmill
Road,Rowan County,North Carolina.A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review.
Curtis Pressley and Joe Mark were also present during the inspection and their time and assistance is greatly
appreciated. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered under Stormwater
Discharge Permit Number NCS000218. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the
facility to receiving waters designated as Town 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 NCS000218
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 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 [phone] or via
e-mail [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jerry W. Eplin,PE
Assistant Regional Engineer
DEMLR
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
c: DEMLR NPDES Stormwater Permit Laserfiche File
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:NCS000218 Effective: 12/01/17 Expiration: 11/30/22 Owner: Ufp Salisbury LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: UFP Salisbury, LLC
County: Rowan 358 Woodmill Rd
Region: Mooresville
Salisbury NC 28147
Contact Person:Robert Dickens Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 10/10/2023 Entry Time 10:40AM Exit Time: 12:30PM
Primary Inspector:Matthew J Gigante Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCS000218 Owner-Facility:Ufp Salisbury LLC
Inspection Date: 10/10/2023 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
A stormwater compliance inspection was conducted on October 10, 2023. The inspection was conducted alongside Curtis
Pressley on site and Joe Mark who provided information via the phone.
The site is in Tier 1 status for copper. Based upon an analytical study conducted by the facility, it is believed that the higher
copper result is due to the dust from the gravel in the parking lot by outfall 01. The response plan indicated the facility plans
to pave this area to reduce the potential source of the copper on site.
All portions of the stormwater pollution prevention plan were present. However, based on the records available on site,
employee stormwater training has not been conducted since June 2022.
Analytical and Qualitative monitoring records were on site at the time of the inspection and were being conducted per permit
requirements.The facility has reported a number of no-flow events. Mr. Pressley was informed that the facility should
document no-flow events with additional photos if they notice no-flow events are common.
All outfalls on site were observed during the inspection. The right side of the embankment at outfall 01 is eroding and
undercutting the outfall pipe.
The facility must:
- Continue monitoring as the tier response plan is implemented and report all additional exceedances.
- Provide and document employee stormwater training annually. Provide records of this training being completed for 2023 to
Mooresville regional office.
- Repair and stabilize the erosion occurring around outfall 01.
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Permit: NCS000218 Owner-Facility:Ufp Salisbury LLC
Inspection Date: 10/10/2023 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? N ❑ ❑ ❑
#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? ❑ i ❑ ❑
#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: All portions of the stormwater pollution prevention plan were present. The last available record
of employee training was conducted in June 2022.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring data was present and being conducted per permit requirements.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoring data was present and being conducted per permit requirements.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ E ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: All outfalls on site were observed during the inspection. The right side of the embankment at
outfall 01 is eroding and the outfall pipe is beginning to undercut.
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