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Facility Name: Mallard Creek Polymers Incorporated Inspection#: 82873
Contact: Jens Schoenfuss, EH&S Manager Permit#: NCG090006
Inspector: Michael Schley Receiving Stream: Mallard Creek
Inspection Date: 03/12/2024 Entry Time: 1:00 pm Exit Time: 2:00 pm SIC#:
Ar� SUMMARY
Facility Description: Mallard Creek Polymers is located at 2800 Morehead Road in Charlotte, NC on two parcels,which
total approximately 65 acres.The facility recently added a storage building to the facility on the second parcel. Mallard
Creek Polymers manufactures a variety of latex polymer products.
File Review/History: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS)previously inspected the facility on 2/18/2
021 and the report was issued as satisfactory. The facility received NOVs relating to two separate spills on 2/23/2022 and
2/14/2023.
Inspection Summary: Mallard Creek Polymers was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Stormwater
Pollution Control Ordinance. Please refer to the report for comments and recommendations.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins, Satisfactory Stormwater flows through the site via sheet flow. The facility
inlets, outfalls, etc.) has four SCMs which receive sheet flow from different areas
of the site and stormwater discharges via four outfalls. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Erosion issues Satisfactory No stormwater erosion issues were observed.
Structural stormwater control Satisfactory Four SCMs were observed onsite. Per facility staff,the SCMs
measures(SCMs) act as additional containment in case of a spill at the facility.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Illicit discharges/connections Satisfactory No illicit discharges or connections were observed onsite
during the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s)(ASTs) Satisfactory The facility has many ASTs throughout the facility.A
and any associated venting and/or complete list of AST contents, locations, sizes, and
dispenser(s)—list tank size(s)and containment can be found in the the SWPPP and SPCC. No
contents stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Underground storage tank(s)(USTs) N/A
and any associated fill port area(s)
and dispenser(s)—list tank size(s)
and contents
Outdoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory 275-gallon totes and 55-gallon drums of assorted polymer
products were observed to be kept sealed and labeled
outdoors.Assorted equipment, scrap metal, and wood pallets
were observed to be kept outdoors uncovered. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Outdoor processing area(s) Satisfactory The facility's manufacturing process occurs in outdoor and
indoor areas throughout the facility. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Loading/unloading area(s) Satisfactory Per facility staff, liquid products are loaded and unloaded from
tanker trucks in designated areas of the site. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Vehicle/equipment area(s)-fueling, Satisfactory Per facility staff, equipment maintenance is completed inside
maintenance,washing, storage, etc. the facility. Fueling is conducted outside at the onsite diesel
fuel AST.Vehicles and equipment are stored outdoors. No
vehicle or equipment washing is conducted onsite. No
stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Oil/water separator and/or Satisfactory Per facility staff,the facility has an industrial wastewater
pretreatment pretreatment system and permit with Charlotte Water. Once
treated and tested, onsite wastewater can be discharged to
the Charlotte Water sanitary sewer system. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Waste storage/disposal area(s)- Recommendation Two general waste open top containers and one scrap metal
open tops,waste containers, scrap open top container were observed to be kept uncovered
metal bins, etc. outdoors. CMSWS recommends all outdoor waste containers
are kept covered to prevent stormwater exposure.
Food service area(s) N/A
Indoor material storage area(s) Satisfactory Assorted supplies and equipment for manufacturing were
observed to be stored inside the facility. No stormwater
pollution issues were observed.
Indoor processing area(s) Satisfactory The facility manufacturing process occurs in indoor and
outdoor areas throughout the facility. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Floor drains Satisfactory Per facility staff,floor drains inside the facility discharge to
the wastewater treatment system. No stormwater pollution
issues were observed.
Spill response equipment Satisfactory Spill response equipment was observed throughout the
facility.
SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Does the facility have a Stormwater Satisfactory
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?
Reviewed and updated annually Satisfactory The SWPPP was reviewed and updated on 12/20/2023.
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 was recorded on 5/23/
-stormwater discharge evaluation) 2023.
Stormwater best management Satisfactory
practice(BMP)summary
Secondary containment plan (all Satisfactory
necessary secondary containment
provided and documented)
Records on every release from a Satisfactory
secondary containment system (for
the last 5 years)
Spill prevention and response Satisfactory
procedures(SPRP)
List of significant spills or leaks(for Satisfactory A list of significant spills was included in the SWPPP and a
the last 3 years) notation of'No spills'was included for years in which a spill
did not occur.
Solvent management plan (SMP) Satisfactory
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SWPPP Section Observed Comments
Preventative maintenance and good Satisfactory
housekeeping program (PMGHP)
Facility inspections conducted as Recommendation Stormwater discharge checks are conducted daily throughout
required the site using a provided checklist and are recorded in the
SWPPP. Per facility staff, complete stormwater inspections
are conducted semi-annually and are recorded in the
SWPPP, most recently on 8/18/2023.The facility should
conduct facility inspections quarterly per the NCG090006
permit, part B-11.
Employee training (provided and Satisfactory Employee training was provided and documented in the
documented) I I SWPPP between October 2023 and January 2024.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted as Satisfactory Qualitative monitoring was conducted and recorded as
required required on 8/3/2023, 12/8/2023, and 3/7/2024.
Analytical monitoring conducted as Satisfactory Analytical monitoring was conducted and recorded as
required required on 8/3/2023, 12/8/2023, and 3/7/2024.
Analytical monitoring for onsite N/A
vehicle and equipment maintenance
as required
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of Satisfactory NCG090006.
coverage onsite
All outfalls observed Yes No stormwater pollution issues were observed.
Number of Outfalls Observed 4
Representative outfall status N/A
documented by DEMLR
Annual no-exposure self re-certificatio N/A
n documented
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