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Facility Name: Charlotte GP Transflo Terminal Inspection#: 81554
Contact:Andrew McSwain, Operations Manager Permit#: NCG080664
Inspector: Ron Eubanks Receiving Stream: IRWIN
Inspection Date: 01/30/2024 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 11:30 am SIC#:
Facility Description:The Charlotte GP Transflo Terminal is located at 601 North Hoskins Road on approximately 50
acres in Charlotte. The facility receives bulk quantities of chemicals via rail car for local distribution.
File Review/History: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS)previously inspected this facility on
December 17, 2015 and November 15, 2018. The facility was observed to be in compliance during the December 17,
2015 inspection. During the inspection on November 15, 2018,the facility was observed to be in violation of the City of
Charlotte Stormwater Pollution Control Ordinance for an active discharge of industrial wastewater from their sanitary sewer
collection system. A follow up inspection was conducted on November 29, 2018 and issued as satisfactory to correct the
Notice of Violation.
Inspection Summary:At the time of inspection, the Charlotte GP Transflo Terminal was observed to be in compliance
with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance. Please refer to the report for comments and
recommendations from the inspection.
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins, Satisfactory Stormwater flows through the facility via sheet flow to a series
inlets, outfalls, etc.) of catch basins and drainage swales,which discharge from
the property via seven outfalls into a tributary to Stewart
Creek. Four outfalls that receive flow from the rail car loading
and unloading areas are equipped with automated or manual
gate valves that provide containment in the event of a spill.
Rubber mats are also used to cover the inlets during the
loading and unloading. No stormwater pollution issues were
observed.
Erosion issues Satisfactory There were no significant erosion issues observed on the
property.
Structural stormwater control N/A There were no stormwater SCMs observed on the property.
measures(SCMs)
Illicit discharges/connections Satisfactory No illicit discharges or connections were observed on the
property during the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s)(ASTs) Satisfactory The facility has the following tanks located on site: one 550-g
and any associated venting and/or allon diesel fuel AST and one 1,000-gallon diesel fuel AST.
dispenser(s)—list tank size(s)and Each of the diesel fuel ASTs has double-walled secondary
contents containment. The 10,000-gallon AST for envtherm asphalt
additive has been removed from the property.There were no
stormwater pollution issues observed with the ASTs.
Underground storage tank(s)(USTs) N/A Per facility staff, there are no USTs located on the property.
and any associated fill port area(s)
and dispenser(s)—list tank size(s)
and contents
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Outdoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Rail cars and tanker trucks are temporarily stored on site
while awaiting loading/unloading. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Outdoor processing area(s) Satisfactory The outdoor processing consists of loading/unloading rail
cars and tanker trucks with a mobile transfer vehicle. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Loading/unloading area(s) Satisfactory The loading and unloading areas appeared to be in good
condition; no stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Vehicle/equipment area(s)-fueling, Satisfactory Vehicle fueling and maintenance are conducted on site.
maintenance,washing, storage, etc. Mobile tankers are stored on a gravel lot on the property
awaiting loading/unloading. Per facility staff, no vehicle
washing activities are conducted on site. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Oil/water separator and/or Satisfactory Per facility staff,there is one oil/water separator located on
pretreatment the property which discharges to the sanitary sewer system.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Waste storage/disposal area(s)- Recommendation The facility has a covered storage area for hazardous and non
open tops,waste containers, scrap -hazardous waste materials. Several 55-gallon drums of
metal bins, etc. waste materials are stored in this area, and the drums are
located on spill containment pallets.There is also a
municipal waste dumpster located on the property. One of
the rain lids was observed to be missing from the dumpster.
CMSWS recommends that the rain lid be replaced to prevent
stormwater exposure.
Food service area(s) N/A
Indoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Parts and equipment are stored inside the maintenance shop
building. No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Indoor processing area(s) N/A
Floor drains N/A There were no floor drains observed on the property during the
inspection.
Spill response equipment Satisfactory There are several spill kits located on site.The spill kits are
routinely inspected and restocked as needed.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater Satisfactory A SWPPP has been prepared and implemented for the
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)? Charlotte GP Transflo Terminal.
Reviewed and updated annually Satisfactory The SWPPP was reviewed and updated in December 2023.
Responsible party Satisfactory
General location (USGS)map Satisfactory
Detailed site map Satisfactory
Narrative description of industrial Satisfactory
processes
Feasibility study Satisfactory
Evaluation of stormwater outfalls(non Satisfactory A non-stormwater discharge evaluation of the outfalls was
-stormwater discharge evaluation) conducted on April 28, 2023 and documented in the SWPPP.
Stormwater best management Satisfactory
practice(BMP)summary
Secondary containment plan (all Satisfactory The ASTs have double-walled secondary containment. Four
necessary secondary containment outfalls that receive flow from the rail car loading and
provided and documented) unloading areas are equipped with automated or manual gate
valves that also provide containment in the event of a spill.
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Records on every release from a N/A
secondary containment system (for
the last 5 years)
Spill prevention and response Satisfactory
procedures(SPRP)
List of significant spills or leaks(for Satisfactory Per facility staff, no significant spills have occurred on the
the last 3 years) property during the previous three years and documented in
the SWPPP.
Solvent management plan (SMP) Satisfactory
Preventative maintenance and good Satisfactory
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
Facility inspections conducted as Satisfactory Facility inspections are conducted quarterly. The recent
required quarterly inspections were conducted on March 27, June 27,
September 27, and December 18, 2023.
Employee training (provided and Satisfactory The recent employee training was conducted on August 30,
documented) 2023 and the employee training rosters were documented in
the SWPPP.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as Satisfactory The recent quarterly qualitative monitoring event was
required conducted on December 26, 2023.
Analytical monitoring conducted as N/A Analytical monitoring is not required, since the facility uses
required less than 55 gallons of new motor oil and/or hydraulic oil per
month when averaged over the calendar year.
Analytical monitoring for onsite N/A Analytical monitoring is not required, since the facility uses
vehicle and equipment maintenance less than 55 gallons of new motor oil and/or hydraulic oil per
as required I month when averaged over the calendar year.
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of Satisfactory The facility has Certificate of Coverage NCG080664.
coverage onsite
All outfalls observed Yes There were no stormwater pollution issues observed at the
outfalls during the inspection.
Number of Outfalls Observed 7
Representative outfall status N/A
documented by DEMLR
Annual no-exposure self re-certificatio N/A
n documented
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