NC0002305_Application_20240112 (3)

ATTACHMENT 4: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENT PLAN (SWPPP)

STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
Lear Corporation
Guilford Performance Textiles
1754 North Carolina Highway 903 North
Kenansville, North Carolina
Prepared For:
Lear Corporation
21557 Telegraph Road
Southfield, Michigan 48033
Prepared By:
WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc.
4021 Stirrup Creek Dr., Suite 100
Durham, North Carolina 27703
December 16, 2022
WSP Project 6480-22-0019

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Lear Guilford East Plant — Kenansville, North Carolina
WSP Project 6480-22-0079
APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION
FOR
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
MANAGEMENT APPROVAL
Approved for Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear, Kenansville, North Carolina:
December 76, 2022
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Print Name Title
Signature Date
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................................1
1. RESPONSIBLE PARTY.....................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team........................................................................................................................2
2. GENERAL LOCATION MAP............................................................................................................................3
3. SITE MAP.........................................................................................................................................................4
4. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES..........................................................................5
4.1 Storage Practices......................................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Loading and Unloading Activities....................................................................................................................................7
4.3 Outdoor Process Areas..........................................................................................................................................................8
4.4 Materials Storage.....................................................................................................................................................................8
4.5 Waste Disposal Practices......................................................................................................................................................9
4.6 Potential Pollutants.................................................................................................................................................................10
5. FEASIBILITY STUDY........................................................................................................................................10
5.1 End of Pipe Treatment...........................................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Diversion of Stormwater to Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants............................................................10
5.3 Procedural Management Practices(PMPs)..................................................................................................................11
5.4 Structural Stormwater Management Practices(SSMPs)........................................................................................11
5.5 Eliminating Pollutant Sources............................................................................................................................................12
6. EVALUATION OF STORMWATER OUTFALLS..............................................................................................12
6.1
Non-Stormwater Discharges..............................................................................................................................................12
7. STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SUMMARY.................................................................12
7.1
Summary of Structural and Nonstructural Practices...............................................................................................13
7.1.1 Indoor Storage of Oils and Coatings............................................................................................................13
7.1.2 Loading and Unloading Operations..............................................................................................................13
7.1.3 Outdoor Storage Areas.......................................................................................................................................14
7.1.4 Good Housekeeping.............................................................................................................................................14
7.2
Textile Activities........................................................................................................................................................................14
7.3
Vehicle Maintenance Activities..........................................................................................................................................14
7.4
Offsite Remote Fueling.........................................................................................................................................................14
8. B M PS
...............................................................................................................................................................14
9. SECONDARY CONTAINMENT PLAN............................................................................................................15
9.1
Table of Tanks and Stored Materials Equipped with Secondary Containment
Systems.........................................................................................................................................................................................16
9.2
Manually Activated Valves Connected to a Stormwater Conveyance System............................................18
9.3
Accumulated Stormwater Visual Observation Commitment..............................................................................18
9.4
Uncontaminated Stormwater Release Commitment..............................................................................................18
9.5
Records of Accumulated Stormwater Release...........................................................................................................19
10. SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROCEDURES(SPR)........................................................................19
10.1 Risk Areas for Potential Spills.............................................................................................................................................19
10.1.1 Loading and Unloading Operations...........................................................................................................19
10.1.2 Indoor Storage of Oil and Dye Products..................................................................................................19
10.1.3 Outdoor Storage..................................................................................................................................................19
10.1.4 Solid Waste Disposal..........................................................................................................................................19
10.2 Personnel Responsible for Implementing Spill Prevention and Response Procedures ..........................19
10.3 Spill Prevention and Response Team Commitment................................................................................................21
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10.4 Spill Response Materials, Equipment, and Location................................................................................................22
10.4.1 Material Storage Practice...................................................................................................................................22
10.4.2 Material Handling Procedures.........................................................................................................................22
10.4.3 Spill Response Procedures.................................................................................................................................22
10.4.4 Spill Response Equipment..................................................................................................................................23
10.5 Spill Response and Clean Up Procedures.....................................................................................................................23
10.5.1 Minor Spills: .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
10.5.2 Significant Spills: ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
10.5.3 Notification and Reporting................................................................................................................................24
10.5.4 Records.......................................................................................................................................................................25
10.6 List of Significant Spills..........................................................................................................................................................26
11.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM............................................26
11.1 Preventative Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................26
11.2 Good Housekeeping..............................................................................................................................................................27
11.3 Inspection and Maintenance Requirements...............................................................................................................27
11.3.1 Facility Inspections.................................................................................................................................................27
11.3.2 Material Storage Inspections............................................................................................................................28
11.3.3 Stormwater System Inspections......................................................................................................................28
11.4 Disposal of Lubricants and Fuels Plan............................................................................................................................28
11.5 Record of Inspection, Maintenance and Housekeeping Activities...................................................................29
12.
EMPLOYEE TRAINING....................................................................................................................................29
13.
REPRESENTATIVE OUTFALL STATUS...........................................................................................................29
14.
ANNUAL SWPPP REVIEW AND UPDATE....................................................................................................29
15.
ANNUAL ONLINE SWPPP CERTIFICATION.................................................................................................30
16.
NOTICE TO MODIFY SWPPP.........................................................................................................................30
17.
SWPPP DOCUMENTATION...........................................................................................................................30
FIGURES
Figure 1 — General Location Map
Figure 2 — Chemical Storage Areas
Figure 3 — Site Stormwater Plan
APPENDICES
Appendix A — North Carolina General Permit NCG17000 and Certificate of Coverage NCG170139
Appendix B — Annual Plan Review Records
Appendix C — Spill Reporting Forms
Appendix D — Facility Inspection Forms
Appendix E — Qualitative Monitoring Reports
Appendix F — Employee Training Records
Appendix G — Annual Summary Data Monitoring Report
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INTRODUCTION
This Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been prepared to comply with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
program under the amended 1977 Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The SWPPP has been developed
using information from Stormwater Management for Industrial Activities: Developing Pollution Prevention
Plans and Best Management Practice (USEPA, 7992). This SWPPP replaces all previous SWPPPs written for
this Permittee. A SWPPP consists of steps and activities designed to identify potential sources of
stormwater pollution or contamination and establishes Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will prevent
or reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. This SWPPP has been prepared in accordance with standard
engineering practices. This SWPPP was prepared for Guildford Performance Textiles by Lear located at
1754 North Carolina Highway 903 North, Kenansville, Duplin County, North Carolina (Figure 1). The
surrounding area generally consists of single-family residential, agricultural -use, and vacant land.
North Carolina is a delegated NPDES state with general and individual permitting authority. USEPA
regulation 40 CFR122 requires most industrial facilities to apply for an NPDES permit for stormwater
discharges. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) has included the Lear Plant
within the NPDES General Permit No. NCG170000 for stormwater discharges from establishments primarily
engaged in textile mill products. The current NPDES General Permit became effective on August 1, 2019 and
expires on May 31, 2024. A copy of the current NPDES General Permit and the Certificate of Coverage (No.
NCG170139) are included in Appendix A. Certain non-stormwater discharges may be authorized by the
General Permit.
In general, facility drainage consists of surface water runoff, subsurface conveyance conduits, and
collected runoff from the roof.
According to the General Permit, Lear Corporation is required to implement and update a SWPPP for
Guilford Performance Textiles and conduct periodic sampling of the facility's stormwater discharges. The
objectives of the SWPPP are to:
a. Identify sources of pollution that potentially affect the quality of stormwater discharges
from the facility.
b. Describe and provide a means to ensure that practices are implemented to eliminate,
minimize, or control pollutants from entering stormwater discharges; and
c. Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES General Permit.
The SWPPP must be amended whenever there is a change in the design, construction, operation, or
maintenance of the facility that significantly affects the potential for discharge of pollutants to the waters of
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North Carolina or if the SWPPP proves to be ineffective in eliminating or significantly minimizing discharge
of pollutants in stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity.
1. RESPONSIBLE PARTY
an employee of Lear Corporation, am responsible for the overall
coordination, development, implementation, and revision to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan as
required by Stormwater Discharges General Permit No. NCG170000 — Certificate of Coverage No.
NCG170139 for Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear Corp - Kenansville.
The Guilford Performance Textiles Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team (Team) consists of individuals
within the facility organization responsible for coordination, development, implementation, and revision
of the SWPPP and ensuring that best management practices are being followed.
1.1 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team
Employees responsible for the overall coordination, development, implementation, and revision of the
SWPPP are listed in the following table.
Name
Title
Phone
Number
Responsibilities
• Overall management of permit.
• Regulatory reporting of spills.
• Management of facility operations.
• Administration of SWPPP.
EHS
• Maintain training records.
Open/TBD
Manager
910-XXX-XXXX
Oversee housekeeping responsibilities.
• Management and documentation of
sampling.
• Emergency coordinator.
• Spill response management.
• Corrective action management.
• Secondary Emergency Coordinator.
• Management of preventative maintenance
Steven
Plant
activities/housekeeping.
Middlebrook
Manager
910-372-8296
Storm Drainage Outfall and facility
inspections.
• Spill response management.
• Corrective action implementation.
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Management of preventative maintenance
Technical
activities/housekeeping.
Open/TBD
Manager
910-XXX-XXXX
0 SDO and facility inspections.
• Spill response management.
• Corrective action implementation.
Management of preventative maintenance
George
WWTP
activities/housekeeping.
Yankay
Operator
910-540-0684
. SDO and facility inspections.
• Spill response management.
• Corrective action implementation.
2. GENERAL LOCATION MAP
The Guilford Performance Textiles is comprised of two parcels of land, Duplin County tax parcel IDs #13-
3337 and 13-3338, totaling approximately 63 acres in Kenansville, Duplin County, North Carolina (site or
subject site). The site is located at Latitude 35' 01' 05.2" North and Longitude 77' 51' 41.7" West. A
topographic site location map is provided as Figure 1. Parcel ID #13-3337 consists of an approximately
482,500 square foot (sq ft) operations building used for warping, knitting, weaving, washing, laminating,
dyeing and finishing of synthetic fabrics. Figures 2 and 3 are site maps of the facility that shows the
locations of the various process and storage areas. The surrounding area generally consists of single-
family residential, agricultural -use, and vacant land.
The Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear roof drainage and the majority of the surface drainage in the
vicinity of the plant building flows into catch basins or drainage ditches which are connected to nine
outfalls. The remainder of the surface area discharges off -site via sheet flow. The total site area involved in
industrial activities is approximately 43.1 acres, including approximately 2.91 acres covered by the
wastewater treatment plant which discharges treated wastewater through an on -site outfall.
The receptor of stormwater runoff from the facility is the Northeast Cape Fear River, which eventually
flows into the Cape Fear River approximately 60 miles south of the site, and Cape Fear River ultimately
flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) classified the
portion of Northeast Cape Fear River that receives the facility's stormwater as a Class C and Sw stream.
NCDWR defines C class streams as "waters protected for uses such as secondary recreation, fishing,
wildlife, fish consumption, aquatic life including propagation, survival and maintenance of biological
integrity, and agriculture. Secondary recreation includes wading, boating, and other uses involving human
body contact with water where such activities take place in an infrequent, unorganized, or incidental
manner." Additionally, the Sw classification indicates swamp waters intended to recognize those waters
that have natural characteristics due to topography, such as low velocity, dissolved oxygen, or pH, that are
different from streams draining steeper topography. Northeast Cape Fear River is not identified as an
impaired receiving water or have an established Total Maximum Daily Loads per NCDEQ.
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3. SITE MAP
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Figures 2 and 3 are site maps of the Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear Figures 2 and 3 show the
location of the site building, site topography, approximate stormwater flow directions, material storage
areas, drainage structures, outfall drainage areas, parking lots, and other impervious areas. Stormwater
collected at the site drains along vegetative drainage ditches, concrete conduits, and other stormwater
features that discharge through nine outfalls, identified as OF-001 through OF-008 and OF-WWP. Each of
these outfalls discharge to drainage features which lead to the low-lying wetlands areas southeast of the
site. The wetland areas surround the Northeast Cape Fear River. Outfalls OF-001 through OF-003 are located
on the northeast side of the site and OF-004 through OF-008 and OF-WWP are located on the southeast
side of the site. Roof drains discharge stormwater via PVC conduit and discharges to the stormwater drop
inlets located around the site.
The discharge latitude/longitude location, total area, and percent impervious area for nine outfall drainage
area is shown in the following table:
OUTFALL
LATITUDE /
TOTAL AREA
IMPERVIOUS AREA
IMPERVIOUS
LONGITUDE
(ACRES)
(ACRES)
PERCENTAGE
N35°01'08" /
OF-001
10.60
5.54
52.3%
W77°51'32"
N35°01'07" /
OF-002
6.20
5.83
94.0%
W77°51'36"
N35°01'06" /
OF-003
1.15
0.58
50.0%
W77°51'34"
N35°01'01"/
OF-004
2.54
0.67
26.4%
W77°51'33"
N35°01'00" /
OF-005
0.72
0.00
0.00%
W77°51'35"
N35°00'59" /
OF-006
4.13
1.21
29.4%
W77°51'37"
N35°00'58" /
OF-007
2.60
1.51
58.0%
W77°51'40"
N35°00'59" /
OF-008
9.92
5.07
51.1%
W77°51'44"
N35°01'07" /
OF—WWP
0.70
0.05
7.3%
W77°51'30"
Drainage leaves the site by overland flow and through the stormwater outfalls to a wetland area located
to the southeast of the site. The wetland area borders the Northeast Cape Fear River.
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4. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
Yarn is delivered to the facility on cones or warp beams and unloaded at the shipping/receiving area
located in the southwestern portion of the building. The yarn is transported and stored in the fabric
warehouse located in the northern portion of the building until needed. Yarn on cones is either
transported to the warping area where it is placed on warp beams in preparation for weaving or
transported to the knitting area where it is knitted into fabric. The yarn on warp beams is transported to
the knitting area where it is knitted into fabric.
The fabric is then prepared for dyeing in the batching area and then transported to the dyeing area. The
dyed fabric is then dried, and heat set in the finishing area. From finishing, the fabric goes to the face
finishing area for napping. From face finishing, the fabric goes through inspection and packaging and
then to the finished goods warehouse. There are currently three laminating lines where fabric and
laminate are fused together
The finished goods are loaded onto trucks at the loading docks adjacent to the finished goods warehouse
located in the southern portion of the building.
Guilford Performance Textiles also operates a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) on -site to treat both
domestic and process wastewater. The WWTP processes include: one bar screen, two Sweco vibratory
screens, one equalization basin, one aeration basin, two secondary clarifiers, one tertiary clarifier and a
chlorine contact chamber. Sludge (biosolids) handing facilities include one gravity thickener, one digester
basin, a rotary -drum sludge thickener, one thickened sludge holding tank and twelve sludge drying beds.
A portable belt -type sludge press may also be used along with another dumpster into which dried sludge
is loaded. The WWTP also includes various pumps, piping and other appurtenances, both above ground
and underground. The effluent from WWTP is permitted separately under NPDES permit number NC
0002305 and is discharged into the Northeast Cape Fear.
Solid waste is stored in a roll -off container equipped with a hydraulic compactor located adjacent to the
plant building on the southeast side of the building. The container is picked up and transported to a
municipal landfill off -site by Duplin County Landfill on an as -needed basis. A 40 cubic yard open -top
dumpster, located outdoors to the northeast of the plant is used to collect scrap metal until it is hauled
off to be recycled. Three additional open -top dumpsters are located on the south side of the facility for
general waste and are emptied on an as need basis by Duplin County Landfill.
Waste cardboard, plastic, yarn, and cloth are baled and loaded into a trailer to be hauled off to be
recycled. The trailer that contains recyclables may be stored at the designated loading dock, or along the
plant driveway, waiting to be hauled off to a recycling company. Another area on the south side of the site
has also been designated for storage of wooden pallets for recycling and production use. Other areas may
be designated by the site engineer. All such designated areas shall be included in the periodic inspections
required by this plan.
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Lint from each of two (2) lint removal systems is collected in a roll -off container equipped with a hydraulic
compactor, located beneath each system. Compacted lint may be transported off site to an approved
landfill or to be recycled at a composing facility.
From time to time, a portable belt press may be rented and installed near the wastewater treatment plant
digester. Dried sludge (biosolids), which has been removed from this portable belt press, is stored in an
open -top dumpster, located adjacent to the belt press. This sludge is hauled to a landfill for disposal on
an as -needed basis.
Empty metal and plastic drums are stored in a covered containment area, until transported off site for
recycling.
4.1 Storage Practices
The primary raw material is synthetic yarn, which is stored in the warehouse area. Other raw materials
include raw oils and dyes, and intermediate products include solid wastes, used oils, coated yarns/fabric,
and scrap metal. Finished goods (fabrics) are stored in the finished goods warehouse in the southern
portion of the building. Empty aluminum warp beams are stored inside the plant near the knitting area
and outdoors in a designated area on the northeast side of the building. Process oils and dyes that are
stored in 55-gallon drums or 275-gallon totes are kept in several areas inside the plant. Outdoor storage
practices are described below.
Several aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) are used in the warping, weaving, knitting, dyeing, and
finishing operation. Two 1,000-gallon ASTs containing used oil and new oil are located outdoors, to the
north of the building that are equipped with a direct -read level gauge and a high-level alarm/cut-off
feature for the used oil transfer pump, located indoors. A 300-gallon diesel AST is located outdoors to the
east of the plant building that supplies the fire pump house. One 500-gallon diesel AST used for
equipment fueling are located at the site; the diesel AST is east of the wastewater treatment plant. The
diesel AST have a direct -read gauge and is equipped with a secondary concrete containment structure
with a covered roof.
Two 5,000-gallon hot oil expansion ASTs are located outdoors on the roof on the southeast portion of the
building and a third 5,000-gallon hot oil expansion AST is located in an enclosed structure on the roof in
the southeast portion of the building. The two hot oil expansion ASTs on the roof are supported on steel
structures located above a courtyard that is enclosed. In addition to the hot oil expansion ASTs, two
approximately 5,426-gallon thermal fluid heaters are located indoors in the southeast portion of the
building. The two thermal fluid heaters and the three hot oil ASTs are equipped with level sensors and
remote level gauges.
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An approximately 6,000-gallon acetic acid AST is located outdoors, northeast of the building. The AST is
located inside a secondary concrete containment structure with a locked manual drain valve. An
approximately 1,000-gallon brine (salt -saturated water) AST is located outdoors, northeast of the building
in a similar location to the acetic acid tank. The brine is used to regenerate the water softeners used in
processes used at the site. Based on the non -hazardous nature of brine solution, secondary containment
is not provided for the brine tank.
Totes with a capacity of 275 gallons containing sodium hypochlorite are located inside the wastewater
treatment building, east of the main plant building. The totes are located in plastic secondary containment
basins, and additional containment is provided by building walls and floor of the wastewater treatment
building. Several 275-gallon totes of caustic coagulants are stored outdoors, near the wastewater
treatment plant east of the main plant building. The caustic coagulants totes do not have secondary
containment.
Two 10,000-gallon tanks, one containing caustic and one containing Aluminum Chlorohydrate used in the
wastewater treatment process, are stored outdoors, east of the building. The 10,000-gallon ASTs are
located in a secondary concrete containment structure.
Additionally, empty drums are also stored outdoors prior to use or following use.
4.2 Loading and Unloading Activities
Products contained in 55-gallon drums and 275-gallon totes are delivered to the site by tractor trailer
trucks and unloaded in the southwest loading dock where the drums/totes are off-loaded. Chock blocks
are placed under at least one wheel and secured with a dock lock to secure the delivery vehicle in place
during the transfer of materials. The drums/totes are then moved manually or by forklift for storage prior
to use. Once ready for use, the drums/totes are transported to locations of use by forklift. Readily -
accessible spill control kit materials are located in loading dock and throughout the building. The spill
control kit materials include absorbent material/booms, drum, plastic, and personal protective equipment.
The ASTs are filled on an as -needed basis by an off -site vendor through a hose from the delivery truck to
the tanks. Tanker trucks park adjacent to the ASTs during loading activities. The hot oil ASTs have level
sensors and remote level gauges, while remaining ASTs have a direct -read level gauge. There are no
loading racks at the facility, and tank cars are not used to unload oil at the site.
A facility employee will be present during all oil unloading and delivery activities. Truck loading and
unloading and vendor spill control procedures meet the minimum requirements and regulations
established by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. A copy of the required loading and
unloading procedure should be posted at all locations where vehicle loading and unloading occurs. Spill
control equipment such as mats and pillows are readily available during unloading and loading activities
to the extent needed to manage a worst -case scenario spill. Prior to the filling and departure of the tank
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truck, the lower -most drains and all outlets of such vehicles shall be inspected closely for leakage. The
transfer lines, valves and piping of the tank system and the truck will be inspected. If necessary, these
items shall be tightened, adjusted, or replaced to prevent liquid leakage
4.3 Outdoor Process Areas
Textile activities are completed inside the building. In general, outdoor process areas are minimized and
are limited to material storage. One outdoor process area at Guilford Performance Textiles is the
wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP processes include: one bar screen, one equalization
basin, one aeration basin, two secondary clarifiers, one tertiary clarifier and a chlorine contact chamber.
Sludge (biosolids) handing facilities include one gravity thickener, one digester basin, a rotary -drum
sludge thickener, one thickened sludge holding tank, and twelve sludge drying beds. The WWTP also
includes various pumps, piping and other appurtenances, both above ground and underground.
4.4 Materials Storage
The primary raw material is synthetic yarn, which is stored in the plant warehouse. The finished goods
(fabrics) are stored in the finished goods warehouse. Empty aluminum warp beams are stored inside the
plant near the knitting area and outdoors in a designated area on the southwest side of the plant.
Process chemicals and dyes are stored in 55-gallon drums or tote tanks up to 275-gallons, in several areas
inside the plant. Outdoor storage of chemicals is described below.
• Several aboveground storage tanks (AST's) containing chemicals are located outside of the plant and
at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). These tanks include an 8,000-gallon acetic acid tank
outside the north wall of the plant. There is one 10,000-gallon brine tank outside the building that
houses the water softeners and fire pump. Dry salt is unloaded pneumatically from delivery trucks.
The salt in the brine tank is flooded with water. The salt -saturated water, or brine, is used to
regenerate the water softeners in the adjacent building. Outside the WWTP Lab trailer, there is one
10,000-gallon caustic tank and one 10,000-gallon Aluminum Chlorohydrate tank in a single
containment structure.
• Wastewater treatment chemicals are also stored in several 275-gallon tote tanks and 55-gallon drums
inside and around the wastewater treatment plant building.
• Empty drums are stored in a designated area outdoors, which is covered and has secondary
containment.
• Various dyes and chemicals, oils, and lubricants, are stored in 55-gallon drums and tote tanks in
several areas inside the plant.
• One or more contractor storage trailers are normally parked on site outside the shear maintenance
building.
• Empty aluminum warp beams in steel racks are stored in a designated area outdoors on the
southwest side of the plant.
The locations of material storage areas are shown in Figures 2 and 3.
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Oil storage facilities are covered by a separate Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan.
This Plan covers all aboveground oil storage tanks at the facility, which are all located outdoors, and
include the following: three 500,000-gallon former fuel oil tanks that are permanently out -of -service, all of
which are located outside the driveway that encircles the plant; two 1,000-gallon oil tanks (one for new
knitting oil and the other for used oil), located outside and adjacent to loading dock #4, in a single
containment structure; one 300-gallon diesel fuel tank for the fire pump; one 500-gallon diesel fuel tank
at the WWTP and three elevated 5,000-gallon expansion tanks for the thermal fluid system.
The three out -of -service 500,000-gallon fuel oil tanks have been cleaned of residuals and other measures
have been taken for these tanks to fully meet the requirements of out -of -service oil storage facilities in
compliance with SPCC regulations, as detailed in the SPCC Plan.
There is one 30,000-gallon propane (LPG) tanks adjacent to the WWTP area. Since LPG vaporizes upon
release, it does not create the potential for stormwater contamination and is not covered by the SWPPP or
SPCC Plans.
One or more contractor storage trailers on -site may contain supplies, tools, lubricants and 5-gallon cans
of fuel for portable gas -powered equipment
4.5 Waste Disposal Practices
General solid waste is stored in a roll -off container equipped with a hydraulic compactor located adjacent
to the plant building on the southeast side. The container is picked up regularly and transported to the
landfill by Duplin County Landfill. A 40 cubic yard open -top dumpster, located in the out -of -service Sweco
lint filter area at the wastewater treatment plant is also used for general solid waste.
A 40 cubic yard open -top dumpster, located outdoors beside the maintenance area, is used to collect
scrap metal until it is hauled off to be recycled by a contracted vendor. Waste cardboard and plastic are
baled and loaded on the recycling trailer. Scrap yarn, plastic bottles/cans and paper are loaded onto the
recycling trailer in boxes. All materials to be hauled off to be recycled. The trailer that contains recyclables
may be stored at the designated loading dock, or at the Guilford Performance Textiles drop yard, waiting
to be hauled off to a recycling company. Empty metal and plastic drums are stored in a covered
containment area, until transported off -site for recycling.
Another area on the south side of the site has also been designated for storage of wooden pallets for
recycling and production use. Other areas may be designated by the site engineer. All such designated
areas shall be included in the periodic inspections required by this plan.
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Lint from each of two (2) lint removal systems is collected in a roll -off container equipped with a hydraulic
compactor, located beneath each system. Compacted lint may be transported off site to an approved
landfill or to be recycled at a composing facility.
Three additional open -top dumpsters are located on the south side of the facility for general waste and
are emptied on an as need basis by Duplin County Landfill.
4.6 Potential Pollutants
II Stormwater Discharge
Potential Pollutant
Outfall (SDO)
Miscellaneous material from outdoor material storage including metal
OF-001 through OF-008 I scraps, dust, and chips; suspended solids; oil and grease from vehicle
operations, oil and chemicals from storage operations.
Miscellaneous material from outdoor material storage including metal
OF-WWP scraps, dust, and chips; suspended solids; oil and grease from vehicle
operations, oil and chemicals from storage operations.
5. FEASIBILITY STUDY
The technical and economic feasibility of various methods of eliminating or reducing exposure of
materials and processes to stormwater have been considered in the evaluation of the facility and are
discussed in the following sections. The industrial processes occurring at the site are already performed
inside the facility and will continue to do so.
5.1 End of Pipe Treatment
This category of stormwater management includes processes at the point of discharge which remove
pollutants by physical, chemical and/or biological treatment. Implementation of this option can be costly.
As a result, end of pipe treatment is usually targeted for areas where runoff has a high potential of
contamination or areas where pollution prevention or other controls are not feasible. This category of
BMP has not been implemented at this time based on other pollution prevention controls described
throughout the SWPPP.
5.2 Diversion of Stormwater to Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
This option was not considered because the feasibility of diverting stormwater to the Duplin County
municipal sewer system is considered low considering the volume of stormwater, permitting
considerations for Duplin County to accept the stormwater, and current site infrastructure which routes
wastewater to the on -site wastewater treatment plant. Diverting stormwater to the on -site wastewater
treatment plant is not technically feasible considering the volume of stormwater and existing processes at
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the plant. Typically, municipalities attempt to not allow stormwater discharges into the wastewater
treatment system.
5.3 Procedural Management Practices (PMPs)
PMPs include a wide range of management techniques targeted at prevention or reduction of pollutants
which enter stormwater runoff. PMPs may be generic, site -specific or pollutant -specific. Examples of PMPs
include: changing operational practices, implementing activity scheduling, scheduling preventive
maintenance, planning storage, establishing reporting and notification procedures, training employees,
establishing treatment requirements, and implementing a good housekeeping program. Elements of
PMPs have been incorporated into this SWPPP, including performing activities indoors, and sweeping of
exterior paved surfaces.
5.4 Structural Stormwater Management Practices (SSMPs)
SSMPs include traditional stormwater management practices which reduce pollution by either decreasing
runoff volume and/or rate or minimizing pollutant contact with stormwater.
The effect of stormwater runoff on the receiving stream depends on the total loading of pollutants to the
receiving waters (equivalent to the product of the pollutant's concentration and the total runoff volume)
and the receiving stream volume. Therefore, reduction of runoff volume decreases pollutant loading. This
can be accomplished by directing sheet flow across pervious surfaces, such as grass, mulch, or gravel,
instead of impervious surfaces such as pavement. Consequently, minimizing use of impervious surfaces at
a site reduces runoff volume.
Impervious surfaces and storm drainage systems (culverts, etc.) reduce the time needed for runoff to
travel to the facility's outfall and increase runoff volume. Soils and other particulates are pollutants that
are most affected by runoff rate. Higher runoff rates increase erosion potential and transport particulate
matter into receiving waters. Traditional stormwater management efforts aim to lessen this impact to
control flooding and minimize the size of downstream stormwater conveyance systems. A corollary
benefit of these efforts is a reduction in pollutant loading. Examples of methods that can be used to
reduce runoff rates and flow velocities include reducing runoff volume, leveling slopes of runoff -
producing surfaces, and installing check dams and other runoff detention structures in the receiving
stream. Other erosion control practices include vegetative linings in drainage paths, riprap, and placement
of gabions (wire baskets filled with rock), which are designed to dissipate energy, reduce flow velocities,
and provide structural protection. Concrete -lined channels may also be used, but they may cause
increased runoff velocity.
Pollutants in stormwater runoff, especially suspended materials, can be reduced by use of retention and
detention basins, filtration systems and sediment traps. Catch basin filtration systems are effective for
removal of heavier sediment and debris. Regular maintenance is important for the long-term effectiveness
of these stormwater management structures. Elements of SSMPs including riprap and vegetative drainage
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paths are evident in the existing stormwater system and have been incorporated into the SWPPP. The
potential for adding additional detention ponds/basins, adding vegetative channels/areas, or reducing
impervious area is not economically feasible at this time, and would be technically difficult.
5.5 Eliminating Pollutant Sources
Often the most reliable and least expensive option that can be used to reduce pollutants in stormwater
runoff is to eliminate potential exposure of stormwater to pollutants. Where this is feasible, it should be
the first option considered. Common methods include:
• moving industrial activities and materials indoors or under roof;
• eliminating illicit discharges;
• diverting runoff from areas containing pollutants;
• implementing good housekeeping practices; and,
• changing operational practices.
Most of these methods have been incorporated into the operation of the facility and development of the
SWPPP. Examples include performing textile activities indoors, storing liquid materials inside when
possible, cleaning up exterior spills in a timely manner, and sweeping the exterior paved surface on a
regular basis.
6. EVALUATION OF STORMWATER OUTFALLS
The following evaluations and/or monitoring will be completed in accordance with the Permit.
6.1 Non-Stormwater Discharges
By signing the Approval and Certification of this SWPPP, Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear certifies
that the facility stormwater discharge system has been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater
discharges. On an annual basis, the Non-Stormwater Discharge Assessment and Certification will be
recertified. This recertification is included with the Annual Plan Review Records in Appendix B. If non-
stormwater discharges are observed, Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear personnel will identify the
source and record whether the discharge is permitted by rule or a different permit. Additionally, the
environmental significance of the non-stormwater discharge will be evaluated and documented in
Appendix B.
7. STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SUMMARY
Best management practices are measures used to prevent or minimize the potential for stormwater
becoming contaminated with pollutants. Pollutants in stormwater runoff can include a variety of materials,
both natural and synthetic. Pollutants build up on surfaces during dry weather, because of on -site
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activities, the deposit of wind-blown materials or atmospheric contaminants, or other natural phenomena.
When a storm occurs, runoff transports pollutants off site and might impact receiving waters. Pollutant
concentrations in runoff are generally greatest during the "first flush" of stormwater.
Optimum management of stormwater runoff requires consideration of both water quantity (runoff volume
and flow rate) and water quality (pollutant types and concentrations). Stormwater drainage systems are
typically designed for "heavy" storms (i.e., those with return periods of 10 to 25 years). A broad range of
options are available for stormwater management. The EPA has divided these options into five basic
categories:
• End of pipe treatment
• Diversion of stormwater to municipal wastewater treatment plants
• Procedural management practices (PMPs)
• Structural stormwater management practices (SSMPs)
• Elimination of pollution sources
7.1 Summary of Structural and Nonstructural Practices
Often the most reliable and least expensive option that can be used to reduce pollutants in stormwater
runoff is to eliminate potential exposure of stormwater to pollutants. Guilford Performance Textiles by
Lear has incorporated the following practices in their operation of the facility and development of this
SWPPP.
7.1.7 Indoor Storage of Oils and Coatings
Fluids in volumes greater than or equal to 55 gallons should be stored in one of the following
manners:
o Have adequate secondary containment. Secondary containment will prevent any unintended
discharge leaving the specified area.
o Spill containment kits should be kept stocked in close vicinity of stored materials.
o Stored at least 25 feet from any doors that may be a potential path to enter stormwater and
off the ground if possible.
o Fluids in volumes less than 55 gallons should be stored under cover and off the floor.
7.1.2 Loading and Unloading Operations
o Drivers will check in with Guilford Performance Textiles personnel prior to beginning
loading/unloading and be instructed on proper procedures.
o Loading and unloading operations will be conducted in accordance with applicable DOT
procedures.
o Care should be taken to not damage materials during loading and unloading.
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7.1.3 Outdoor Storage Areas
o Only inert materials should be stored outdoors and should be covered if possible.
7.1.4 Good Housekeeping
o The facility performs routine leak and maintenance checks to minimize the potential for spills
before they occur.
o Perform routine cleaning activities indoors and outdoors.
7.2 Textile Activities
Textile activities are performed inside the facility and consist of warping, knitting, weaving, washing,
laminating, dyeing, and finishing of synthetic fabrics. The interior of the plant building is concrete slab on
grade. Drainage related to process and domestic wastewater is treated on -site at the wastewater
treatment plant and discharged under NPDES permit NC0002305.
7.3 Vehicle Maintenance Activities
The Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear does not perform vehicle maintenance activities at the site.
Light maintenance activities related to forklifts and machinery is conducted by qualified personnel. Spill
containment materials such as drip pads and absorbents are positioned in the vicinity of maintenance
activities.
7.4 Offsite Remote Fueling
Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear does conduct remote fueling or maintenance at off -site locations.
8. BMPS
Several best management practices (BMP's) are currently in place at the Guilford Performance Textiles to
reduce the exposure to industrial activities. These BMPS include:
• Secondary containment is provided for all outdoor above ground storage tanks.
• Secondary containment is provided for all outdoor drum and tote storage, including empty drum
storage, and outdoor drum storage is only allowed in these areas. No empty drums will be stored
in semi -trailers on -site as a temporary storage area.
• All vehicle maintenance is either performed inside the plant or off site,
• Spills and leaks are cleaned up immediately.
• Loading and unloading of all materials that have the potential to cause stormwater contamination
will be at designated loading docks or other designated areas only. These designated docks and
areas have adequate spill kits nearby. Storm drains in the vicinity of these designated docks have
storm drain cover mats provided which will be put in place for the duration of each loading or
unloading event according to established procedures.
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• Spill kits have been installed near all indoor chemical storage areas for use in preventing the
release of any indoor spill to the outside through nearby loading docks and doorway openings.
• Re -grading of gravel driveways or application of additional gravel will be accompanied by the use
of silt fences and/or hay bales, or other measures to ensure fines in the crusher run gravel settle
into the road surface and are not allowed to flush into stormwater conveyances during rain
events.
• All plant stormwater controls and conveyances will be inspected semi-annually. A record of these
inspections, along with and any problems identified, and corrective actions taken, will be filed
with this SPPP for a minimum of five years.
9. SECONDARY CONTAINMENT PLAN
Spill prevention and response procedures, including secondary containment plan, for the facility are
further described below. In addition to the SWPPP, Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear created a Spill
Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) that is implemented at the facility.
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9.1 Table of Tanks and Stored Materials Equipped with Secondary Containment Systems
SOURCE
LOCATION
MAJOR
TOTAL
DIRECTION
CONTROL BY
TYPE OF
QUANTITY
OF FLOW
SECONDARY
FAILURE
(gallons)
CONTAINMENT
Out -of -Service
Outdoors,
Structural
500,000
Lateral/to
Tanks are out of service and have
Fuel ASTs (0)
northeast of the
Failure*/
gallons x 3 =
south-
been properly closed out in
building
Leaks**/
1,500,000
southeast
accordance with applicable
Spills
gallons
towards outfall
regulatory requirements. Earthen
OF-001
berms surround each tank which
interconnect to function as a
single containment area.
New and Used
Outdoors, north
Structural
1,000 gallons x
Lateral/to north
Secondary concrete containment
Oil ASTs
of the building
Failure*/
2 = 2,000
towards
berm with manual drain valve.
Leaks**/
gallons
stormwater
Spills
drop inlet
leading to
outfall OF-001
Diesel Fuel AST
Outdoor, east of
Structural
300 gallons
Lateral/to east-
Secondary concrete containment
the building
Failure*/
northeast
berm with manual drain valve.
Leaks**/
towards outfall
Spills
OF-003
Diesel Fuel AST
Outdoor, east of
Structural
500 gallons
Lateral/to
Secondary concrete containment
WWTP
Failure*/
southeast
berm.
Leaks**/
Spills
Oil -Containing
Inside, located in
Structural
5,246 gallons x
Lateral/to
Equipment is located within
Thermal Fluid
the southeast
Failure*/
2 = 10,492
building floor
building under roof. Containment
Heater
portion of the
Leaks**/
gallons
provided by building walls and
Equipment (x2)
building
Spills
floor, and spill kit materials near
the equipment.
Hot Oil Expansion
Outdoor, located
Structural
5,000 gallons x
Lateral/to east-
Area is surrounded by four
ASTs (x2)
on roof in the
Failure*/
2 = 10,000
southeast
building walls, with sloped floor
southeast
Leaks**/
gallons
towards
towards drain which has locking
portion of the
Spills
stormwater
valve. The ends of the tank extend
building
drop inlet
beyond existing containment, but
leading to
a leak is diverted to containment
outfall OF-006
by sheet metals pans beneath the
ASTs. Additional containment
provided by spill kit materials near
the equipment.
Hot Oil Expansion
Inside, located in
Structural
5,000 gallons
Lateral/to
Containment provided by building
AST
enclosed
Failure*/
building floor
walls and floor, and spill kit
structure on roof
Leaks**/
materials near the equipment.
in the southeast
Spills
Floor drain in building has locking
portion of the
valve.
building
55-gal drums and
Inside,
Structural
Up to 2,000
Lateral/to
Containment provided by building
275-gal totes of
throughout main
Failure*/
gallons in
building floor
walls and floor, and spill kit
spin finishing
plant building
Leaks**/
drums and
materials near the drums/totes.
(Lurol) and
Spills
totes
Drums in use are typically stored
lubricating oil
on secondary containment pallets.
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SOURCE
LOCATION
MAJOR
TOTAL
DIRECTION
CONTROL BY
TYPE OF
QUANTITY
OF FLOW
SECONDARY
FAILURE
(gallons)
CONTAINMENT
55-gal drums and
Inside, located in
Structural
Up to 4,000
Lateral/to
Containment provided by building
275-gal totes of
old boiler room
Failure*/
gallons in
building floor
walls and floor, which includes a
miscellaneous oil
located in the
Leaks**/
drums and
trench drain that leads to the
and chemical
northeast
Spills
totes
wastewater treatment plant. Spill
products
portion of the
kit materials near the drums/totes.
building
Drums in use are typically stored
on secondary containment pallets.
55-gal drums and
Inside, located in
Structural
Up to 2,200
Lateral/to
Containment provided by building
275-gal totes of
fire and
Failure*/
gallons in
building floor
walls and floor, and spill kit
miscellaneous oil
flammable
Leaks**/
drums and
materials near the drums/totes.
and chemical
storage building
Spills
totes
Building has concrete berm to
products
which is east of
prevent flow from discharging
main plant
from building.
building
55-gal drums and
Inside, located in
Structural
Up to 30,000
Lateral/to
Containment provided by building
275-gal totes of
the dye and
Failure*/
gallons in
building floor
walls and floor, and spill kit
miscellaneous oil
chemical storage
Leaks**/
drums and
materials near the drums/totes.
and chemical
room located in
Spills
totes
Drums in use are typically stored
products
east portion of
on secondary containment pallets.
building
55-gal drums of
Inside, located in
Structural
Up to 775
Lateral/to
Containment provided by building
thermal oil
thermal fluid
Failure*/
gallons in
building floor
walls and floor, and spill kit
heater room in
Leaks**/
drums
materials near the drums/totes.
the southeast
Spills
Drums in use are typically stored
portion of the
on secondary containment pallets.
building
55-gal drums and
Inside, located in
Structural
Up to 750
Lateral/to
Containment provided by building
275-gal totes of
northeast
Failure*/
gallons in
building floor
walls and floor, and spill kit
cleaning products
portion of the
Leaks**/
drums and
materials near the drums/totes.
building
Spills
totes
Drums in use are typically stored
on secondary containment pallets.
55-gal drums and
Outside, north of
Structural
Up to 2,000
Lateral/to
Secondary concrete containment
275-gal totes
fabrication shop
Failure*/
gallons in
north-northeast
berm.
(empty)
north of main
Leaks**/
drums and
towards outfall
plant building
Spills
totes capacity
OF-002
Acetic Acid AST
Outside,
Structural
6,000 gallons
Lateral/to east-
Secondary concrete containment
northeast of the
Failure*/
southeast
berm with manual drain valve.
building
Leaks**/
towards outfall
Spills
OF-003
Brine AST
Outside,
Structural
1,000 gallons
Lateral/to east-
Not Applicable
northeast of the
Failure*/
southeast
building
Leaks**/
towards outfall
Spills
OF-003
275-gal totes of
Inside, WWTP
Structural
Up to 550
Lateral/to
Totes are located in plastic
sodium
building east of
Failure*/
gallons in 275-
building floor
secondary containment basins.
hypochlorite
main plant
Leaks**/
gal totes
Additional containment provided
building
Sills
by walls and floor of building.
275-gal totes of
Outside, near
Structural
Up to 4,675
Lateral/to east
Not Applicable
caustic
WWTP east of
Failure*/
gallons in 275-
towards outfall
coagulants
the main plant
Leaks**/
gal drums
OF-WWP
building
Spills
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SOURCE
LOCATION
MAJOR
TYPE OF
FAILURE
TOTAL
QUANTITY
(gallons)
DIRECTION
OF FLOW
CONTROL BY
SECONDARY
CONTAINMENT
Aluminum
Outdoor, east of
Structural
10,000 gallons
Lateral/to south
Secondary concrete containment
Chlorohydrate
the building
Failure*/
x 2 = 20,000
towards outfall
berm with manual drain valve.
and Caustic ASTs
Leaks**/
gallon
OF-004
Spills
Electrical
Outdoor,
Structural
Up to 2,937
Lateral/to
Transformers southeast of Building
Transformers
southeast of the
Failure*/
gallons from
stormwater
and in the substation are
building
Leaks**/
pad -mounted
drains
surrounded by gravel. Spill kits
Spills
transformers
located in vicinity of transformers.
Transformers owned and operated
by Duke Energy.
* However, potential for structural failure is considered remote.
** Estimated volume of release dependent on size, duration, and location of leak.
9.2 Manually Activated Valves Connected to a Stormwater Conveyance System
Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear maintains valves which discharge to a stormwater conveyance
system in select secondary containment structures. The valve is too remained closed while not in use. The
valve may be opened to release stormwater following an inspection of the fluid to be discharged. The
inspection shall be documented and recorded.
9.3 Accumulated Stormwater Visual Observation Commitment
The Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear currently utilizes several secondary containment structures
which result in the accumulation of stormwater. If accumulated stormwater is encountered at the facility, a
visual assessment of accumulated stormwater will be completed prior to discharge. The visual
examinations will be of samples collected in a clean, clear glass or plastic container and must be made
during daylight hours within 30 minutes after stormwater begins to runoff. Observed problems and
comments will be recorded with date and time. The source of contamination and corrective action taken
to eliminate the source would also be recorded. The accumulated stormwater will be observed for the
following water quality characteristics:
• Color
• Foam
• Outfall staining
• Visible sheens
• Dry weather flow
If accumulated stormwater is proposed to be released, the results of the visual assessments prior to
release will be documented.
9.4 Uncontaminated Stormwater Release Commitment
Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear personnel commit to prevent the release of accumulated
contaminated stormwater.
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9.5 Records of Accumulated Stormwater Release
If accumulated stormwater is released, the information related to the release (individual making the
observation, a description of the accumulated stormwater being released, and the date and time of the
release) will be documented by Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear personnel and records of such will
be maintained for five years.
10. SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROCEDURES (SPR)
Spill prevention and response procedures describe steps that will be taken to eliminate or reduce spill
potential and to respond to spills when they occur.
10.1 Risk Areas for Potential Spills
Stormwater pollutant discharges could potentially occur if a spill of hazardous materials occurred at this
facility. Potential pollutant sources include:
70. 7. 7 Loading and Unloading Operations —
The loading and unloading of materials could result in a spill due to operator error.
During loading and unloading operations, the most likely scenario for a potential spill is
related to damaged drums or material.
70. 7.2 Indoor Storage of Oil and Dye Products —
Chemicals/oils/dye products kept indoors still have the potential of entering stormwater if
not stored and handled properly.
70. 7.3 Outdoor Storage —
Waste materials and product -containing tanks are stored on gravel and grassed areas
outside of the building. Dust, particulates, and releases associated with stored materials
have the potential to contribute to stormwater pollution.
70.7.4 Solid Waste Disposal —
Waste if not stored properly has the potential to come in direct contact with stormwater
during a rain event.
10.2 Personnel Responsible for Implementing Spill Prevention and Response Procedures
The spill prevention and response procedures include identifying individuals within the facility
organization responsible for implementing the SWPPP and ensuring that BMPs are being followed. At
Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear, this includes members of management and the employees who are
familiar with the site and its operations. Specific tasks of the spill prevention and response procedures
include the following:
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• Implementing NPDES General Permit and SWPPP requirements.
• Defining an appropriate set of goals for the facility's stormwater management program.
• Being aware of changes that are made in facility operations and determining whether changes must
be made to the SWPPP.
• Implementing and overseeing employee training and the inspection program.
• Identifying potential pollutant sources and recommending ways to alleviate problem areas through
changes in operations, equipment, layout, and materials.
• Coordinating the implementation of best management practices, reviewing the effectiveness of the
program, and updating the program as needed.
• Reporting the results and advising Administration of problems encountered.
As part of the procedure, staff will hold meetings to discuss the goals of the SWPPP, review BMP progress,
address comments and suggestions received from others, and determine whether changes need to be
made to the SWPPP in order to meet plan objectives. Staff will revise the SWPPP, including the BMP
implementation schedule, as necessary.
Personnel who oversee the spill prevention and response procedures will have their phone numbers and
responsibilities listed in the table below. SWPPP responsibilities are assigned to each member of the team,
but these assignments are subject to revisions as the need arises. When revisions are made, the SWPPP
will also be revised. Likewise, if an employee becomes trained in spill prevention and response procedure,
the SWPPP will be revised.
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Name
Title
Responsibility
Contact Information
Compliance with SWPPP in
Office: 910-XXX-XXXX
Open/TBD
EHS Manager
Guilford Performance Textiles by
Lear activities
Cell: 910-XXX-XXXX
Site
Interim/Secondary Role as EHS
John Davis
Environmental
Office: 910-296-5301
Manager
Technician
Compliance with SWPPP in
Steven
Plant Manager
Guilford Performance Textiles by
Cell: 910-372-8296
Middlebrook
Lear activities
Compliance with SWPPP in
Jim Hurt
Facilities Manager
Guilford Performance Textiles by
Cell: 910-372-8547
Lear activities
Compliance with SWPPP in
George Yankay
WWTP Operator
Guilford Performance Textiles by
Cell: 910-540-0684
Lear activities
10.3 Spill Prevention and Response Team Commitment
I certify that I have understand the requirements and accept the responsibilities outlined in the spill
prevention and response procedures.
Signature
Name
Signature
Name
Signature
Name
Signature
Name
Signature
Name
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
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Name
Signature
Name
Signature
Name
10.4 Spill Response Materials, Equipment, and Location
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Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
Title:
Date:
Response measures include the use of absorbent materials or the construction of temporary dikes, swales,
or berms to prohibit or control the flow of spilled materials. Absorbent materials including absorbent
pads, booms, floor -dry and miscellaneous equipment are available on -site. Outside services such as
equipment and crews, vacuum trucks, disposal contractors, fire department, and hazardous materials
response teams may also be enlisted as necessary.
70.4.7 Material Storage Practice
The following material storage practices are implemented at Guilford Performance Textiles by
Lear:
o Liquid materials are stored in covered locations or have secured lids;
o Drums in use have secondary containment;
o Materials are located in low -traffic areas away from possible stormwater contact; and,
o Containers are properly labeled, and Safety Data Sheets are on file.
70.4.2 Material Handling Procedures
The following material handling procedures are implemented at the Guilford Performance Textiles
by Lear:
o Personnel are trained in proper procedures for handling materials;
o Spills are reported immediately, and the spill response plan is initiated;
o Waste materials are properly disposed, and disposal manifests are maintained.
70.4.3 Spill Response Procedures
Should a spill or leak occur, personnel should contact personnel identified in the emergency
contact list contained in Section 10.5.4 of this Plan as soon as possible. Emergency contact
information should be copied and placed in areas of ready access to all employees.
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All spills should be reported and recorded. The facility supervisor should fill out the Spill
Reporting Form in Appendix C and maintain a copy with the SWPPP for a three-year period.
70.4.4 Spill Response Equipment
Spill equipment is located throughout the site. The following minimum emergency spill response
equipment (spill kit) is maintained at the facility:
o Absorbent materials, including booms and pads
o Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)
o Disposal bag
o Dustpan with broom
Additional emergency response equipment generally available at the facility includes the
following:
o Fire extinguishers
o Dry sweep
o Mops and brooms
10.5 Spill Response and Clean Up Procedures
All spills must be handled appropriately to prevent stormwater pollution. In the event of a small
accidental spill or other release of material(s) which threatens to contaminate stormwater runoff
from the site, facility personnel will use dry methods to promptly clean up the spill.
70.5. 7 Minor Spills:
A minor spill is defined as one that poses no significant threat to human health or the
environment. For minor oil spills, contact the area supervisor in which the spill occurred (their
contact is found in section 10.2).
o Fully equipped spill kit materials are maintained at locations where the greatest likelihood of
a spill exists throughout the site buildings.
o Spill kits consist of absorbents and safety supplies, such as safety glasses, gloves and disposal
bags, that are ready to use whenever a spill has occurred at the facility.
o Instructions provided in the spill kit manual will be followed so that the products will be most
effective. Spill kit procedure includes:
1. Report all spills to management.
2. Next, make sure one is wearing personnel protective equipment (i.e., gloves and
safety glasses) and use absorbents to clean up spills immediately.
3. Once the spill is fully absorbed, use broom with a scoop or shovel to place the
materials in designated containers (i.e., disposal bags for small spills).
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4. After the clean-up, proper disposal is required. It is important to properly dispose
the materials in the trash for small spills or for larger amounts, send to municipal
landfill.
5. Once spill is cleaned -up and properly disposed of, document the spill to know
the root cause and prevent recurrence.
o If spills leach to nearby exposed soils, report to management because soils must be removed
and disposed of properly.
o If an oil spill discharges a harmful quantity of oil to U.S. navigable waters, adjoining
shorelines, or the contiguous zone (including to a municipal separate storm sewer system
which drains to one of these), it must be reported to NCDEQ and the National Response
Center. A harmful quantity is any quantity of discharged oil that violates state water quality
standards, causes a film or sheen on the water's surface, or leaves sludge or emulsion beneath
the surface. For this reason, the Discharge of Oil regulation is commonly known as the
"sheen" rule. Note that a floating sheen alone is not the only quantity that triggers the
reporting requirements (e.g., sludge or emulsion deposited below the surface of the water
may also be reportable).
70.5.2 Significant Spills:
Significant spills," as defined by the USEPA, include, but are not limited to, releases of oil or
hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA) [see Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 110.10 and 117.21] and Section
102 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) [see
40 CFR Part 302.4]. Hazardous substances and reportable quantities are identified in pounds or
gallons and are listed in 40 CFR Parts 117 and 302. In the event that significant spills or leaks
should occur, the spill should be documented accordingly. The following details notification
requirements for significant materials.
10.5.3 Notification and Reporting
In the event of a spill, the employee discovering the spill shall immediately notify the Supervisor.
If the spill poses a threat to human health or the environment, the Supervisor will notify the local
sheriff, police, fire department, and medical personnel as needed. The Supervisor will determine if
the spill is reportable and immediately notify the EPA, the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and other agencies as appropriate. A Spill Reporting Form has
been included as Appendix C.
If a spill of oil reaches navigable water, the Supervisor will notify the EPA/United States Coast
Guard National Response Center and the NCDEQ. The Supervisor will provide the following
information:
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o The date and time of the spill or release;
o An estimate of the type of material, the quantity of material released or spilled, and the time
or duration of the event;
o The exact location of the spill, including the name of the waters involved or threatened
and/or other medium or media affected by the release or spill;
o The source of the release or spill;
o The cause of the discharge and any damages or injuries;
o The name, address, and telephone number of the person in charge of, or responsible for, the
facility or activities associated with the release or spill;
o The extent of actual and potential water pollution;
o The person at the release or spill site who is in charge of operations at the site and the
telephone number of this person;
o Whether or not an evacuation is required;
o The names of individuals and/or organizations who have also been contacted; and
o The steps being taken or proposed to contain and clean up the spill and any precautions
taken to minimize impacts.
A follow-up written report will be submitted to EPA Region IV within 60 days if the spill exceeds
1,000 gallons or if two separate discharges greater than 42 gallons each occur within a 12-month
period. The written report will contain, at a minimum, the following information:
o Name and location of the facility;
o Name of owner/operator;
o Date and year of initial facility operation;
o Maximum storage or handling capacity of oil of the facility and normal daily throughput;
o Facility description with site maps, flow diagrams, and topographic maps;
o SPCC Plan and failure analysis;
o Cause of spill with failure analysis;
o Corrective action taken and a description of equipment repairs and replacements;
o Additional preventive measures taken or contemplated to minimize the possibility of
recurrence; and
o Other information pertinent to the SPCC Plan or spill event.
70.5.4 Records
Spill reporting forms are maintained in Appendix C. The Supervisor will keep a log of activities
during the spill event including the quantity of oil spilled, recovered, and disposed; itemized
expenditures; general assessment of environmental damage; and any other notable events that
may occur during the spill and subsequent response activities. Upon completion of activities, the
Supervisor will amend the completed Spill Report Form and prepare a chronological summary of
the incident for documentation. A continuous improvement activity will occur to determine what
corrective actions need to be implemented to prevent future incidents.
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Internal Emergency Response Contacts
See Section 10.2
External Emergency Res onse Contacts
Organization
Contact Numbers
Kenansville Fire Services —
911
United States Environmental Protection Agency —
Regional Emergency Response Center*
[phone]
North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ)
[phone]
National Response Center
[phone]
10.6 List of Significant Spills
No significant spills and/or leaks have occurred at the facility in areas that are exposed to stormwater or
drain to a stormwater conveyance or nearby waterbodies within the past three years. The list shall be
updated on an annual basis. In the event no significant spills have occurred when the annual update is
performed, such information will be noted in the table in Appendix B.
11. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM
A Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program (PMGHP) is designed to maintain a clean,
orderly work environment that will reduce the potential for material to come in contact with stormwater.
The regular inspection, testing, and cleaning of facilities' equipment and operational systems help to
uncover conditions which might lead to a release of materials, thus allowing for maintenance to prevent
such a release. Below are good housekeeping and preventative maintenance recommendations for
specific potential pollutant source activities:
11.1 Preventative Maintenance
Preventative maintenance is conducted to improve efficiency, to eliminate or minimize leaks and faulty
equipment, and to correct potential problems before contamination can impact stormwater. A list of
preventative maintenance activities that have been identified by the pollution prevention team are listed
below:
• Visually inspect drums and material containers and the areas around them on a regular basis
for leaks;
• Replace corroded, ruptured, or damaged containers;
• Maintain structural controls such as downspouts and curbs;
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• Fix leaks in overhead cover as they occur; and,
• Provide and maintain secondary containment for containers over 55 gallons in capacity.
11.2 Good Housekeeping
Good housekeeping practices are established to maintain a clean and orderly work environment by
proper storage of chemicals, prompt cleaning of minor spills, and keeping floors clean and dry. The facility
is regularly inspected by Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear employees that are trained and
knowledgeable in good housekeeping procedures for their respective work areas. A list of good
housekeeping activities is listed below:
• Store chemicals, oils, and materials in the proper containers with proper labeling in
designated areas out of contact with stormwater (i.e., under cover);
• Maintain chemicals, oils, and materials in centralized areas and limit re -distribution;
• Maintain up-to-date material inventories and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs);
• Minimize accumulation of waste material by maintaining an appropriate pickup schedule as
determined by the facility manager with disposal and recycling firms;
• Segregate and properly dispose of waste;
• Maintain records of waste disposal;
• Ensure emergency spill equipment is functional and re -supplied;
• Perform periodic surface sweeping of outside paved surfaces; and,
• Enforce good housekeeping principles at all levels.
11.3 Inspection and Maintenance Requirements
Routine facility inspections must be conducted at a minimum of twice per year (January -June, July -
December) as required under the General Permit (NCG170000) and the results are documented in
Appendix D. The General Permit specifies that the preventive maintenance program will include regular,
documented inspections and evaluations and scheduled routine maintenance of stormwater control
systems, facility equipment, and systems. Material storage and handling areas must also be inspected and
cleaned regularly. These requirements have been incorporated into the facility's inspection and evaluation
schedules and procedures included in the SWPPP. Deficiencies noted during the inspections will be
corrected. Inspection records, with accompanying work orders, will be kept for five years.
11.3. 7 Facility Inspections
The following inspection information will be documented on the Facility Inspection Form contained in
Appendix D, and maintained at Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear:
• date/time of the inspection
• name of inspector
• area(s) inspected
• inspection findings
• corrective actions taken, if applicable
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follow-up inspection of corrective actions
7 7.3.2 Material Storage Inspections
Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear personnel routinely perform operational activities in the material
storage areas, which include primarily drum and tote storage areas, AST storage areas, and raw and finished
material storage areas. Personnel are instructed to immediately report any leaks or spills from the materials
storage areas.
11.3.3 Stormwater System Inspections
In accordance with Part D of the Permit, semi-annual qualitative monitoring will be performed at each
stormwater outfall location during a measurable storm event. Results of the qualitative monitoring will be
recorded on the NCDEQ Stormwater Discharge Outfall Qualitative Monitoring Report. Copies of the
completed Stormwater Discharge Outfall Qualitative Monitoring Reports will be maintained in Appendix E.
The report will record, at a minimum, the following information for each stormwater discharge outfall
associated with industrial activity:
• Color;
• Odor;
• Clarity;
• Floating Solids;
• Suspended Solids;
• Foam;
• Oil Sheen;
• Erosion or deposition at the outfall; and,
• Other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution.
If qualitative monitoring indicates that stormwater contamination is present or that existing BMPs are
ineffective, the potential cause will be investigated, and corrective actions implemented and recorded in
Appendix D.
11.4 Disposal of Lubricants and Fuels Plan
Collected used oils/fluids/lubricants are gathered and stored in the used oil AST north of the building or
in steel 55-gallon drums in the satellite accumulation area. Drums/containers of used oils/fluids/lubricants
are collected by an approved disposal contractor on an as -needed basis. The spent materials are
transported off the site for proper disposal/recycling.
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11.5 Record of Inspection, Maintenance and Housekeeping Activities
Inspection records are maintained in Appendix D. Records of maintenance and housekeeping activities,
such as sweeping the paved access areas and inspecting oil -containing vessels are maintained by Guilford
Performance Textiles by Lear.
12. EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Stormwater management training will be provided to employees whosejob duties include potential
impact on stormwater quality. Stormwater management training will be provided to new facility
employees during their orientation period or as soon as practicable after hiring. Thereafter, training will be
conducted annually. Training will focus on good housekeeping, preventative maintenance, spill prevention
and response, materials handling and storage, and inspection procedures.
Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear is responsible for providing stormwater management training to
employees involved in facility operations. The training shall be documented by the date, signature, and
printed or typed name of each employee trained. Records of employee training are included in the annual
plan review documentation included in Appendix F.
The training will address at minimum the following topics.
a) General stormwater awareness
b) The provisions of the current NCG170000 General Permit
c) Facility layout and stormwater system
d) Spill response
e) Oil management
f) Best management practices
13. REPRESENTATIVE OUTFALL STATUS
The Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear is not currently granted representative outfall status (ROS) and
a request for such is not anticipated at this time. If a request is made and is granted by the Division,
documentation from the Division will be included in this SWPPP.
14. ANNUAL SWPPP REVIEW AND UPDATE
Pertinent aspects of this SWPPP will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. This SWPPP will be
amended whenever there is a change in the design, construction, operation, site drainage, maintenance,
or configuration of the physical features which may have a significant effect on the potential for the
discharge of pollutants to surface waters.
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The annual review and update will include:
a) an updated list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants for the previous three years, or the
notation that no spills have occurred;
b) a written recertification that the stormwater outfall has been evaluated for the presence of non-
stormwater discharges;
c) a documented re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the on -site stormwater BMPs.
d) a statement that annual training requirements were met in the past year;
e) a review and comparison of sample analytical data to benchmark values (if applicable) over the
past year, including a discussion about Tiered Response status.
The Division's Annual Summary Data Monitoring Report (DMR) form will also be completed as part of the
annual review. The form is available from the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website (See forms under the
'NCG17000: Textile Mill General Permit' section here: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-
land-resources/npdes-stormwater-gps). Copies of the Annual Summary Data Monitoring Reports are
included in Appendix G.
15. ANNUAL ONLINE SWPPP CERTIFICATION
After the Division's ePermitting system develops the capability to receive this information, an
online certification that the SWPPP annual update has been completed in a manner that meets the
conditions of this permit will be required.
16. NOTICE TO MODIFY SWPPP
The NCDEQ Division Director may notify the Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear when the SWPPP does
not meet one or more of the minimum requirements of the General Permit. Within 30 days of such notice,
the Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear will submit a time schedule to the Director for modifying the
SWPPP to meet minimum requirements. Upon completion of the modifications, the Guilford Performance
Textiles by Lear will provide certification in writing in accordance with the General Permit to the Director
that the changes have been made.
17. SWPPP DOCUMENTATION
Copies of this SWPPP will be maintained on -site and be available to the Division upon request. These
records and copies will be stored for a minimum of five years or longer if requested by the Director.
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APPENDIX A
NC GENERAL STORMWATER PERMIT NCG170000 AND
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG170139

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG170000
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
for establishments primarily engaged in the following activities:
Textile Mill Products
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators,
hereinafter permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage
by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of stormwater to the surface
waters of North Carolina or to a separate storm sewer system conveying discharges to surface waters in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Coverage under this General Permit is applicable to:
♦ All owners or operators of stormwater point source discharges associated with establishments
primarily engaged in the manufacture of Textile Mill Products [Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
Major Group 22];
♦ Stormwater point source discharges from like industrial activities deemed by The Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) to be similar to these operations in the process, or the
discharges, or the exposure of raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, products, or waste
products.
The General Permit shall become effective on August 1, 2019.
The General Permit shall expire at midnight on May 31, 2024.
Signed this 31st day of July 2019.
Original signed by S. Daniel Smith
for S. Daniel Smith
Director, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCG170000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART INTRODUCTION
Section A: General Permit Coverage
Section B: Permitted Activities
PART II MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
Section A: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Section B: Analytical Monitoring Requirements for Stormwater Discharges from On -Site
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Section C: Qualitative Monitoring Requirements for Stormwater Discharges
Section D: Special Conditions
PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL PERMITS
Section A: Compliance and Liability
1.
Compliance Schedule
2.
Duty to Comply
3.
Duty to Mitigate
4.
Civil and Criminal Liability
S.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6.
Property Rights
7.
Severability
8.
Duty to Provide Information
9.
Penalties for Tampering
10.
Penalties for Falsification of Reports
11.
Onshore or Offshore Construction
12.
Duty to Reapply
Section B: General
Conditions
1.
General Permit Expiration
2.
Transfers
3.
When an Individual Permit May be Required
4.
When an Individual Permit May be Requested
G.
Signatory Requirements
6.
General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
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7. Certificate of Coverage Actions
8. Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
4. Upsets
Section D: Monitoring and Records
I. Representative Sampling
2. Recording Results
3. Flow Measurements
4. Test Procedures
S. Representative Outfall
6. Records Retention
7. Inspection and Entry
Section E: Reporting Requirements
1. Discharge Monitoring Reports
2. Submitting Reports
3. Availability of Reports
4. Non-Stormwater Discharges
S. Planned Changes
6. Anticipated Noncompliance
7. Spills
8. Bypass
9- Twenty-four Hour Reporting
10. Other Noncompliance
11, Other Information
PART IV DEFINITIONS
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Perm it No. NCG170000
PART I - INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: GENERAL PERMIT COVERAGE
All persons desiring to have facilities covered by this General Permit must register with the Division
of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) by the filing of a Notice of Intent (NO0 and
applicable fees. The NOI shall be submitted and a certificate of coverage issued prior to any point
source discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activity to the surface waters of the state.
Any owner or operator not wishing to be covered or limited by this General Permit may make
application for an individual NPDES permit in accordance with NPDES procedures in 1SA NCAC 2H
.0100, stating the reasons supporting the request. Any application for an individual permit should
be made at least 180 days prior to commencement of discharge.
This General Permit shall not cover activities or discharges covered by an individual NPDES permit
until the individual permit has expired or has been revoked. Any person conducting an activity that
is covered by an individual permit but that could be covered by this General Permit may request
that the individual permit be revolted and coverage under this General Permit be provided.
If industrial materials and activities are not exposed to precipitation or runoff as described in 40
CFR §I22.26(g), the facility may qualify for a No Exposure Certification from NPDES stormwater
discharge permit requirements. Any owner or operator wishing to obtain a No Exposure
Certification must submit a No Exposure Certification Notice of Intent (NOI) form to the Division;
must receive approval by the Division; must maintain no exposure conditions unless authorized to
discharge under a valid NPDES stormwater permit; and must recertify the No Exposure exclusion
annually.
Any facility may apply for new or continued coverage under this permit until a Total Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL) for pollutants for stormwater is established. A TMDL sets a pollutant -loading
limit that affects a watershed, or portion of a watershed, draining to a specific unpaired water. For
discharges to watersheds affected by a TMDL, coverage under this permit may depend on the
facility demonstrating it does not have reasonable potential to violate applicable water
quality standards for those pollutants as a result of discharges. If the Department determines
that discharges have reasonable potential to cause water quality standard violations, the facility
shall apply for an individual permit 180 days prior to the expiration date of this General Permit.
Once that individual permit is effective, the facility will no longer have coverage under this General
Permit. Note that the permittee must Identify impaired waters (scheduled for TMDL development)
and waters already subject to a TMDL in the Site Plan, as outlined in the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan, Part 11, Section A. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be
found at btt �//deu.nc.gov/about/dwudW`s tt -r ro ces/plauning/modeling-
assessment tmdls/draft-and-approved-tmdls.
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SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until coverage under this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to
discharge stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina, or to a separate storm sewer system,
which has been adequately treated and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this General Permit and the requirements of the permittee's Certificate of Coverage (COC). The
permittee's CDC is hereby incorporated by reference into this General Permit. Any violation
of the COC is a violation of this General Permit and subject to enforcement action as provided
in the General Permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval.
The discharges allowed by this General Permit shall not cause or contribute to violations of
Water Quality Standards. Discharges allowed by this permit must meet applicable wetland
standards as outlined in 15A NCAC 2B.0230 and.0231 and water quality certification requirements
as outlined in 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
This permit does not relieve the permittee's responsibility for compliance with any other applicable
federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, or decree.
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Permit No. NCG170000
PART li - MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
SECTION A; STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The permittee shall develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
The SWPPP shall be maintained on site unless exempted from this requirement by the Division.
The SWPPP is public information in accordance with Part III, Standard Conditions, Section E,
paragraph 3 of this permit. The SWPPP shall include, at a minimum, the following items:
1. Site Overview. The Site Overview shall provide a description of the physical facility and the
potential pollutant sources that may be expected to contribute to contamination of stormwater
discharges. The Site Overview shall contain the following:
(a) A general location map (IJSGS quadrangle map or appropriately drafted equivalent map),
showing the facility's location in relation to transportation routes and surface waters; the
name of the receiving waters to which the stormwater outfalls discharge, or if the discharge
is to a municipal separate storm sewer system, the name of the municipality and the
ultimate receiving waters; and accurate latitude and longitude of the points of stormwater
discharge associated with industrial activity. The general location map (or alternatively the
site map) shall identify whether any receiving waters are impaired (on the state's 303(d)
list of impaired waters) or if the site is located in a watershed for which a TMDL has been
established, and what the parameters of concern are.
(b) A narrative description of storage practices, loading and unloading activities, outdoor
process areas, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and waste disposal
practices. A narrative description of the potential pollutants that could be expected to be
present in the stormwater discharge from each outfall.
(c) A site map drawn at scale sufficient to clearly depict: the site property boundary; the
stormwater discharge curtails; all on -site and adjacent surface waters and wetlands;
industrial activity areas (including storage of materials, disposal areas, process areas,
loading and unloading areas, and haul roads); site topography and finished grade; all
drainage features and structures; drainage area boundaries and total contributing area for
each outfall; direction of flow in each drainage area; industrial activities occurring in each
drainage area; buildings; stormwater Best Management Practices (BM Ps); and impervious
surfaces. The site map must indicate the percentage of each drainage area that is
impervious, and the site map must include a graphic scale indication and north arrow.
(d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants during the previous three (3) years and
any corrective actions taken to mitigate spill impacts.
(e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-
stormwater discharges. The permittee shall re -certify annually that the stormwater
outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges, The
certification statement will be signed in accordance with the requirements found in Part 11I,
Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 5.
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2. Stormwater Management Strategy. The Stormwater Management Strategy shall contain a
narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or
minimize the stormwater exposure of significant materials, including structural and
nonstructural measures. The Stormwater Management Strategy, at a minimum, shall
incorporate the following:
(a) Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changingthe
methods of operations and/or storage practices to eliminate or reduce exposure of
materials and processes to rainfall and run-on Flows. Wherever practical, the permittee
shall prevent exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and
manufacturing or fueling operations. In areas where elimination of exposure is not
practical, this review shall document the feasibility of diverting the stormwater run-on
away from areas of potential contamination.
(b) Secondary Containment Requirements and Records. Secondary containment is
required for: bulk storage of liquid materials including petroleum products; storage in any
amount of Section 313 of Title Ill of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
(SARA) water priority chemicals; and storage in any amount of hazardous substances in
order to prevent leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff.
i. A table or summary of all such tanks and stored materials and their associated
secondary containment areas shall be maintained.
ii. If the secondary containment devices are connected to stormwater conveyance
systems, the connection shall be controlled by manually activated valves or other
similar devices (which shall be securely closed with a locking mechanism).
iii. Any stormwater that accumulates in the containment area shall be, at a minimum,
visually observed for color, foam, outfall staining, visible sheens and dry weather
Flow, prior to release.
iv. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to be uncontaminated by any
material.
v. Records documenting the individual making the observation, the description of the
accumulated stormwater, and the date and time of the release shall be kept for a
period of five (5) years.
For facilities subject to a federal oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan
(SPCC), any portion of the SPCC plan fully compliant with the requirements of this permit
may be used to demonstrate compliance with this permit. The Division may allow
exceptions to secondary containment requirements for mobile refuelers, as with the
exemption provided by amendments to federal SPCC regulations, as long as appropriate
spill containment and/or diversionary structures or equipment is used to prevent discharge
to surface waters. Exceptions do not apply to refuelers or other mobile tankage used
primarily as bulk liquid material storage in a fixed location in place of stationary containers.
(c) BMP Summary. A listing of site structural and non-structural Best Management Practices
(BMPs) shall be provided. The installation and implementation of BMPs shall be based on
the assessment of the potential for sources to contribute significant quantities of pollutants
to stormwater discharges and on data collected through monitoring of stormwater
discharges. The BMP Summary shall include a written record of the specific rationale for
installation and implementation of the selected site BMPs. The BMP Summary shall be
reviewed and updated annually.
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3. Spill Prevention and Response Procedures, The Spill Prevention and Response Procedures
(SPRP) shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel responsible for implementing the SPRP shall be
identified in a written list incorporated into the SPRP and signed and dated by each individual
acknowledging their responsibilities for the plan. A responsible person shall be on -site at all
times during facility operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff
through spills or exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP must
be site stormwater specific. Therefore, an oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure
plan (SPCC) may be a component of the SPRP but may not be sufficient to completely address
the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common elements of the SPCC with the SPRP may be
incorporated by reference into the SPRP.
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative maintenance
and good housekeeping program shall be developed and implemented. The program shall
address all stormwater control systems (if applicable), stormwater discharge outfalls, all on -site
and adjacent surface waters and wetlands, industrial activity areas (including material storage
areas, material handling areas, disposal areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, and
haul roads), all drainage features and structures, and existing structural BMPs. The program
shall establish schedules of inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping activities of
stormwater control systems, as well as facility equipment, facility areas, and facility systems
that present a potential for stormwater exposure or stormwater pollution where not already
addressed under another element of the SWPPP. Inspection of material handling areas and
regular cleaning schedules of these areas shall be incorporated into the program. Timely
compliance with the established schedules for inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping
shall be recorded and maintained in the SWPPP.
S. Facility Inspections. Inspections of the facility and all stormwater systems shall occur as part
of the Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program at a minimum on a semi-
annual schedule, once during the first half of the year (January to June), and once during the
second half (July to December), with at least 60 days separating inspection dates (unless
performed more frequently than semi-annually). These facility inspections are different from,
and in addition to, the stormwater discharge characteristic monitoring at the outfalls required
in Part II B and C of this permit.
6. Employee Training. Training programs shall be developed and training provided at a
minimum on an annual basis for facility personnel with responsibilities for: spill response and
cleanup, preventative maintenance activities, and for any of the facility's operations that have
the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. The facility personnel responsible for
implementing the training shall be identified, and their annual training shall be documented by
the signature of each employee trained. Training must include 24-hour reporting requirements
for (1) any non-compliance which may endanger health or the environment (Part III, Section
E.9. Twenty-four Hour Reporting), and (2) any spills as defined in Part III (Section E.7 Spills) and
Part IV (Item 27, Significant Spills).
7. Responsible Party. The SWPPP shall identify a specific position or positions responsible for
the overall coordination, development, implementation, and revision of the SWPPP.
Responsibilities for all components of the SWPPP shall be documented and position
assignments provided.
8. SWPPP Amendment and Annual Update. The permittee shall amend the SWPPP whenever
there is a change in design, construction, operation, site drainage, maintenance, or
configuration of the physical features which may have a significant effect on the potential for
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the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. All aspects of the SWPPP shall be reviewed
and updated on an annual basis. The annual update shall include:
(a) an updated list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants for the previous three(3)
years, or the notation that no spills have occurred (element of the Site Overview);
(b) a written re -certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the
presence of non-stormwater discharges (element of the Site Overview);
(c) a documented re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the on -site stormwater BMPs
(BMP Summary element of the Stormwater Management Strategy).
(d) a statement that annual training requirements were met in the pastyear,
(e) a review and comparison ofsomple analytical data to benchmark values (if
applicable) over the past year, including a discussion about Tiered Response status.
The permittee shall use the Division's Annual Summary Data Monitoring Report
(DMR) form, available from the Stormwater Permitting Program's website (See:
ttos/idea ne gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/npdes-
stormwater-gps).
The Director may notify the permittee when the SWPPP does not meet one or more of the
minimum requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall submit
a time schedule to the Director for modifying the SWPPP to meet minimum requirements. The
permittee shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with Part 111, Standard
Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 5) to the Director that the changes have been made.
9. SWPPP Implementation. The permittee shall implement the Stm mwater Pollution Prevention
Plan and all appropriate BMPs to prevent contaminants from entering surface waters via
stormwater. Implementation of the SWPPP shall include documentation of all monitoring,
measurements, inspections, maintenance activities, and training provided to employees,
including the log of the sampling data and of actions taken to implement BMPs associated with
the industrial activities, Including vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall be
kept on -site for a period of five (5) years and made available to the Director or the Director's
authorized representative immediately upon request.
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Permit Na. NC6170000
SECTION B: ANALYTICAL MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR STORMWATER
DISCHARGES FROM ON -SITE VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Facilities that have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than 55
gallons of new motor oil and/or hydraulic oil per month when averaged over the calendar
year shall perform analytical monitoring as specified below in Table 1. Equipment maintenance
that exceeds this average of hydraulic oil use and that is stored or used outside, or otherwise exposed
to stormwater shall perform the monitoring in Table 1. (See Definitions for vehicle and equipment
maintenance activity.)
All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a measurable storm event at all stormwater
discharge outfalls (SDOs) that discharge stormwater runoff from vehicle and/or equipment
maintenance areas, and in accordance with the schedule presented in Table 2. Sampling is not
required outside of the facility's normal operating hours.
A measurable storm event is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a
shorter interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the
permittee obtains approval from the local DEMLR Regional Office. See Definitions,
Table 1. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for On -Site Vehicle and Equipment
Maintenance
Parameter
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Bench -
Code
Discharge Characteristics
Units
Fre uenc 1
Typez
Location3
mark
552
Non -Polar Oil & Grease by
mg/L
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
15
EPA Method1664(SGT-HEM)
C0530
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
mg/L
semi-annual
Grab
SOO
100
C0530
Total Suspended Solids
mg/L
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
50
HQW, ORW, Tr and PNA
46529
Total Rainfall4
inches
I semi-annual
Raingauge
-
-
New Motor Oil or Hydraulic Oil
NCOIL
Usage
gal/month
semi-annual
Estimate
-
-
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year during a measurable storm event (unless other provisions of
the permit prompt monthly sampling), until either another permit is issued for this facility or until this
permit is revoked or rescinded. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods through the end of this
permitting cycle. If the facility! s monitoring monthly because of Tier Two or Three response actions
under the previous permit, the facility shall continue a monthly monitoring and reporting schedule in
Tier Two or Tier Three status until relieved by the provisions of this permit or the Division.
2 Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. When physical separation
between cattails prevents collecting all samples within the first 30 minutes, sampling shall be begun within
the first 30 minutes, and shall continue until completed.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges
stormwater runoff from areas) where vehicle maintenance activities occur, unless representative outfall
status (ROS) has been granted. A copy of the letter granting ROS shall be kept on site.
4 For each sampled measurable storm eventtbe total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site rain
gauge is required. Where isolated sites are unmanned for extended periods of time, a local rain gauge may
be substituted for an on -site reading.
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The permittee shall complete the analytical samplings in accordance with the schedule specified
below in Table 2, unless adverse weather conditions prevent sample collection (see Adverse
Weather in Definitions). A minimum of 60 days must separate Period 1 and Period 2 sample
dates, unless monthly monitoring has been instituted as part of other requirements of this permit.
Inability to sample because of adverse weather conditions must be documented in the SWPPP and
recorded on the DMR The permittee must report the results from each sample taken within the
monitoring period (see Part 111, Section E). However, for purposes of benchmark comparison and
Tiered response actions, the permittee shall use the analytical results from the first sample with
valid results within the monitoring period.
Table 2. Monitoring Schedule
Semi-annual
Monitoring Events1,2
Start Date
(All Years)3
End Date
(All Years)3
Period 1
January 1
June 30
Period 2
July 1
December 31
Footnotes:
1. Maintain semi-annual monitoring during the General Permit renewal process (unless other provisions of
this permit require monthly sampling). The applicant must continue monitoring until the renewed
Certificate of Coverage (COC) is issued.
2. If no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee must record "No Flow" or"No
Discharge" within 30 days of the end of the sampling period.
3. Monitoring periods remain constant throughout the five-year term of the General Permit, Forpermittees
continuing with renewed coverage under this General Permit, Year 1 begins in Period 2 on August 1,
2019, and for all permittees, Year 5 ends in Period 1 on May 31, 2024,
Failure to monitor semi-annually per permit terms may result in the Division requiring monthly
monitoring for all parameters for a specified time period. "No discharge" from an outfall or
inability to collect a sample because of adverse weather conditions during a monitoring period, for
example, does not constitute failure to monitor, as long as it is properly reported.
The permittee shall compare monitoring results to the benchmark values in Table 1. The
benchmark values in Table 1 are not permit limits but shall be used as guidelines for
implementation of the permittee's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Exceedances of
benchmark values require the permittee to increase monitoring, increase management actions,
Increase record keeping, and/or install stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a tiered
program. See descriptions of Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three response actions below. In the
event that the Division releases the permittee from continued monthly monitoring under Tier
Three, DEMLICs release letter may remain in effect through subsequent reissuance of this permit,
unless the release letter provides for other conditions or duration.
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Tier One
The first valid sampling results are above a benchmark value, or outside of the benchmark range, for any
1. Conduct a stormwater management inspection of the facility within two weeks of receiving sampling
results.
2. Identify and evaluate possible causes of the benchmark value exceedance.
3. Identify potential, and select the specific feasible: source controls, operational controls, or physical
improvements to reduce concentrations of the parameters of concern, and/or to bring concentrations
within the benchmark range.
4. Implement the selected feasible actions within two months of the inspection.
S. Record each instance of a Tier One response in the SWPPP. Include the date and value of the benchmark
exceedance, the inspection date, the personnel conducting the inspection, the selected actions, and the date
the selected actions were Implemented.
6. Note: Benchmark exceedances for a different parameter separately trigger a tiered response.
Tier Two
If: The first valid sampling results from two consecutive monitoring periods (omitting periods with no disch
are above the benchmark values, or outside of the benchmark range, for any specific parameter at a specific
Then: The permittee shall:
1. Repeat all the required actions outlined above in Tier One.
2. Immediately institute monthly monitoring and reporting for all parameters. The permittee shall conduct
monthly monitoring at every outfall where a sampling result exceeded the benchmark value for two
consecutive samples. Monthly (analytical and qualitative) monitoring shall continue until three
consecutive sample results are below the benchmark values or within benchmark range.
3. If no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee is required to submit monthly
monitoring report indicating "No Flow" to comply with reporting requirements.
4. Alternatively, in lieu of steps 2 and 3, the permittee may, after two consecutive exceedances, exercise the
option of contacting the DEMLR Regional Engineer as provided below in Tier Three. The Regional Engineer
may direct the response actions on the part of the permittee as provided in Tier Three, including reduced or
additional sampling parameters or frequency.
S. Maintain a record of the Tier Two response in the SWPPP.
6. Continue Tier Two response obligations throughout the permit renewal process.
Tier Three
If: The valid sampling results required for the permit monitoring periods exceed the benchmark value, or are
outside the benchmark range, for any specific parameter at any specific outfall on four occasions, the permittee
shall notify the DEMLR Regional Engineer in writing within 30 days of receipt of the fourth analytical results;
Then: The Division may but is not limited to:
• require thatthe permittee revise, increase, or decrease the monitoring and reporting frequency for some
or all of the parameters herein;
• require sampling of additional or substitute parameters;
• require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls;
• require the permittee to implement other best management practices;
• require the permittee to perform upstream and downstream monitoring to characterize impacts on
receiving waters;
• require the permittee implement site modifications to qualify for a No Exposure Certification; or
• require the permittee to continue Tier Three obligations through the permit renewal process.
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Permit No. NCG170000
SECTION C: QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS FOR STORMWATER
DISCHARGES
The purpose of qualitative monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and assess new sources of stormwater pollution. Qualitative monitoring
of stormwater outfalls must be performed during a measurable storm event.
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall associated with
industrial activity (not just vehicle and/or equipment maintenance activities), regardless of
representative outfall status. Qualitative monitoring shall be performed semi-annually as specified
in Table 3, and during required analytical monitoring events if applicable (unless the permittee is
required to perform further qualitative sampling per the Qualitative Monitoring Response
below). Inability to sample because of adverse weather conditions must be documented in the
SWPPP and recorded on the DMR (see Adverse Weather in Definitions). Only SDOs discharging
stormwater associated with industrial activity must be monitored (See Definitions).
In the eventan atypical condition is noted at a stormwater discharge outfall, the permittee shall
document the suspected cause of the condition and any actions taken in response to the discovery.
This documentation will be maintained with the SWPPP.
Table 3. Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Discharge Characteristics
Frequencyl
Monitoring
Location2
Color
semi-annual
SDO
Odor
semi-annual
SDO
Clarity
semi-annual
SDO
Floating Solids
semi-annual
SDO
Suspended Solids
semi-annual
SOO
Foam
semi-annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
semi-annual
SDO
Erosion or deposition at the outfall
semi-annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators of stormwater pollution
semi-annual
SDO
Footnotes,
1 Measurement Frequency: Twice per year (unless other provisions of this permit prompt monthly
sampling) during a measurable storm event. See Table 2 for schedule of monitoring periods. The
permittee must continue qualitative monitoring throughout the permit renewal process.
2 Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each starmwater discharge outfall
(SDO) associated with Industrial activity, regardless of representative outfall status.
If the permittee increases to monthly analytical monitoring as a result or Tier 2 or 3 status,
qualitative monitoring should also increase to monthly. Qualitative monitoring results do not need
to be submitted to the Division, except upon DFMLR's specific requirement to do so (See Part III,
Section E. 1.), but these monitoring records must be retained on -site.
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A minimum of 60 days must separate monitoring dates, unless additional sampling has been
instituted as part of other analytical monitoring requirements in this permit.
If the permitter's qualitative monitoring indicates that existing stormwater BMPs are ineffective, or
that significant stormwater contamination is present, the permittee shall investigate potential
causes, evaluate the feasibility of corrective actions, and implement those corrective actions within
60 days, per the Qualitative Monitoring Response, below. A written record of the permitter's
investigation, evaluation, and response actions shall be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan.
Qualitative monitoring is for the purposes of evaluating SWPPP effectiveness, assessing new sources
of stormwater pollution, and prompting the permittee's response to pollution. If the permittee
repeatedly fails to respond effectively to correct problems identified by qualitative monitoring, or if
the discharge causes or contributes to a water quality standard violation, DEMLR may but is not
limited to:
• require that the permittee revise, increase, or decrease monitoring frequency for some or
all parameters (analytical or qualitative);
• require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls;
• require the permittee to implement other stormwater control measures;
• require the permittee to perform upstream and downstream monitoring to characterize
impacts on receiving waters; or
• require the permittee implement site modifications to qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion.
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Permit No. NCG170000
SECTION D: SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A (1.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)]
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on
December 21, 2015.
NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part III of
this permit (Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits):
• Section B.(5.) Signatory Requirements
• Section D,(6.) Records Retention
• Section E. (1.) Discharge Monitoring Reports
• Section E. (2.) Submitting Reports
1. Reporting Requirements [Supplements Section E. (1.) and Supersedes Section E.
I"
Effective December 21, 2016 or when the agency's electronic reporting system is able to
accept NPDES stormwater permit monitoring data, the permittee shall report discharge
monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report
(eDMR) internet application. NC DEMLR will notify permittees when eDMR is ready to accept
stormwater monitoring data.
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter
monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the
state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
(CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state
electronically using eDMR and also will be required to complete the eDMR submission by
printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR
to the following address:
NC DEQ / Division of Water Resources
ATTENTION: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the
facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have
broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements
may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms or
alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the
mailing address above. See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting' section
below.
Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due no later than 30 days from the
date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory.
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2. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting
The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain
an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting waiver
request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be
submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the
date the facility would be required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and
reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed S years and shall thereupon
expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the
Division unless the permittee re -applies for and is granted anew temporary electronic
reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable.
Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and
reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver request is
effective.
Infm mation on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found
on the following web page:
httDs:///deq nc aov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr
3. Signatory Requirements (Supplements Section B (S) (b) and Supersedes Section
B. S. d
All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in
Part III, Section B. (S.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in
Part III, Section B. (S.)(b). A person, and note position, must be delegated signatory authority
for eDMR reporting purposes.
For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user
account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North
Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit
the following web page:
ttus�//dea nc eov/about/divisions/watei-resources/edmr
Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall
make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22). NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF
CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED;
"7 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction orsupervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properlygather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are signifcant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility offines and imprisonmentfor knowing violations."
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4. Records Retention Supplements Section D. (6.1]
The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR
submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained fm a period of at least 3 years from
the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40
CFR 122,41).
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PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
1. Compliance Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater discharges in
accordance with the following schedule [40 CFR 122.41]:
Existing Facilities already operating but applying for permit coverage fur the first time: The
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented within 12 months of the
effective date of the Certificate of Coverage and updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary
containment, as specified in Part 11, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this general permit, shall be
accomplished within 12 months of the effective date of the issuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
New Facilities applying for coverage for the first time: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
shall be developed and implemented prior to the beginning of discharges front the operation of the
industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified
I,, Part 11, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this general Pon not shall be accomplished prior to the
beginning of discharges from the operation of the industrial activity.
Existing facilities previously permitted and applying for renewal under this General Permit:
All requirements, conditions, limitations, and controls contained in this permit (except new SWPPP
elements in this permit renewal) shall become effective immediately upon issuance of the Certificate
of Coverage. New elements of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for this permit renewal
shall be developed and implemented within 6 months of the effective date of this general permit and
updated thereafter on an annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part 11, Paragraph
2(h) of this general permit shall be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges from the
operation ofthe industrial activity.
2. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this general permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit upon renewal
application. [40 CFR 122.41]
a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section 307(a) of
the CWA for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the regulations that establish these
standards or prohibitions, even if the general permit has not yet been modified to incorporate
the requirement. [40 CFR 122,41]
b. The CWA provides that any person who violates section[s] 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of
the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing any such sections in a permit issued
under section 402, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment program approved under
sections 402(a)(3) or 402(b)(8) of the Act, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $37,500 per
day for each violation. [33 OSC 1319(d) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
c. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308,
318, or 405 of the Act, or any condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a
permit issued under section 402 of the Act, or any requirement imposed in a pretreatment
program approved under section 402(a)(3) or 402 (b) (8) of the Act, Is subject to criminal
penalties of $2500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or
both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a person shall be
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subject to crim real penalties of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment
of not more than 2 years, or both [33 USC 1319(c)(1) and 40 CFR 122,41(a)(2)]
d. Any person who knowingly violates such sections, or such conditions or lirnita tie as is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3
years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing violation, a person
shall be subject to criminal penalties of not mare than $100,000 per day of violation, or
Imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both, [33 USC 131.9(c) (2) and 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2)]
e. Any person who knowingly violates section 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act,
or any permit condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act, and who (mows at that time that he thereby places another person in
imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of
not more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case of a
second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person shall be
subject to a Fine of not more than $500,000 or by Imprisonment of not more than 30 years, or
both. An organization, as defined in section 309(c)(3)(13)(m) of the C VA, shall, upon conviction
of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and
can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or subsequent convictions. [40 CPR 122.41(a)(2)]
I. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per violation may be assessed against
any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements
of a permit. [North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.6A]
g. Any person maybe assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating section
301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of this Act, or any permit condition or limitation
implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of this Act.
Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $20,628 per violation, with the
maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $51,570. Penalties for Class II
violations are not to exceed $20,628 per day for each day during which the violation continues,
with the maximum amount of any Class It penalty not to exceed $257,848. [33 USC 1319(g)(2)
and 40 CPR 122.41(a) (3)]
3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this
general permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the
environment. [40 CPR 122.41(d)]
4. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in Part III, Section C of this general permit regarding bypassing of stonnwater
control facilities, nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3, 143-215.6, or
Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may
be temporarily suspended.
5. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this general permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or
relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or
may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
6. Property Rights
The issuance of this general permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any but,y to private property or any
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Invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations [40
CFR 122.41(g)].
7. Sevin ability
The provisions of this general permit are severable, and If any provision of this general permit, or the
application of any provision of this general permit to any circumstances, is held invalid, the
application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this general permit, shall
..the affected thereby [NCGS 15013-231.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists for
modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating the general permit issued pursuant to this general
permit or to determine compliance with this general permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the
Permit Issuing Authority upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this general permit
[40 CFR 122.41(h)].
9. Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this general permit
shall, upon conviction, be punished by a line of not more than $10,000 perviolatlon, or by
imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. Its conviction of a person is for
a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a
fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or
both [40 CPR 122.41],
1.0. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this general permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine allot more than $10,000 per violation,
or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both [40 CFR 122.41].
11. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This general permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore
physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
12. Duty to Reapply
Dischargers covered by this general permit need not submit a new Notice of Intent (N01) or renewal
request unless so directed by the Division. If the Division chooses not to renew this general permit,
the permittee will be notified to submit an application for an individual permit [15A NCAC 02H
.0127(e)]
SECTION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS
General Permit Expiration
General permits will be effective for a term not to exceed five years, at the end of which the Division
may renew them after all public notice requirements have been satisfied. Ito general permit Is
renewed, existing permittees do not need to submit a renewal request or pay a renewal fee unless
directed by the Division. New applicants seeking coverage under a renewed geneal permit must
submit a Notice of Intent to be covered and obtain a Certificate of Coverage under the renewed
general permit [15A NCAC 02H .0127(e)]
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Transfers
This general permit is not transferable to any person without prior written notice to and approval
from the Director in accordance with 40 CFR 122.61. The Director may condition approval in
accordance with NCGS 143-215.1, in particular NCGS 143-2IS. 1(b)(4) b.2., and may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage, or a minor modification, to
Identify the new permittee and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the
CWA [40 CFR 122.41(1)(3), 122.61] or state statute. The Permittee is required to notify the
Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed.
When an Individual Permit May he Required
The Director may require any owner/operator authorized to discharge under a certificate of
coverage issued pursuant to this general permit to apply for and obtain an individual permit or an
alternative general permit. Any interested person may petition the Director to take action tinder this
paragraph. [15A NCAC 02H.0127(i)-(j)] Cases where an individual permit may be required include,
but are not limited to, the following:
The discharger is a significant contributor of pollutants;
Conditions at the permitted site change, altering the constituents and/or characteristics of
the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a general permit,
The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this general permit;
A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the
control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source;
Effluent limitations are promulgated for the point sources covered by this general permit;
A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such point sources
is approved after the issuance of this general permit;
The Director determines at his or her own discretion that an individual permit is required.
4- When an Individual Per. it Maybe Requested
Any permitter operating under this general permit may request to be excluded from the coverage of
this general permit by applying for an individual permit. When an individual permit is issued to an
owner/operator the applicability of this general permit is automatically terminated on the effective
date of the individual permit. [15A NCAC 02H.0127(h)]
Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permitting Issuing Authority shall be signed
and certified. [40 CFR 122.41(k)]
All Notices of Intent to be covered under this general permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation, by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice president
of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who
performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager Is
authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated
facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment
recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure
long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager
can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete
and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign
documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager In accordance with corporate
procedures.
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(2) For a partnership or sole proprietor ship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive
officer or ranking elected official. [40 CFR 122.221
b. All reports required by the general permit and other information requested by the Permit
Issuing Authority shall be signed by a person described in paragraph a, above or by a duly
authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for the
overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant manager,
operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an
individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company.
(A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual
occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority [40 CFR 122.22]
c. Changes to authorization: If an authorization under paragraph (b) of this section is no longer
accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of
the facility, a new authorization satisfying the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section must
be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to
be signed by an authorized representative [40 CFR 122,22]
if Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. orb. of this section shall make
the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL
BE ACCEPTED:
"l certify, under penalty oflaw, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible forgathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the bestafmy knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibiloy offnes and imprisonment for knowing violations."
General P'tModification, Revocation d Redsmance, or Termination
The issuance of this general permit does not prohibit the Permit Issuing Authority from reopening
and modifying the general permit, revoking and reissuing the general permit, or terminating the
general permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H
.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et al.
After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the general permit may he terminated for cause.
The filing of a request for a general permit modification, revocation and reissuance, or termination
does not stay any general permit condition. The Certificate of Coverage shall expire when the
general permit is terminated.
Certificate of Coverage Actions
The general permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification
of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any general permit condition [40
CFR 122.41(t)].
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Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee Requirements
The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in timely manner in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0105(b)(2) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke coverage under the general
permit.
SECTION C: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
Proper Operation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment
and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used bythe permittee to achieve
compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also includes
adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This provision requires
the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee
only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. [40
CFR 122.41(e)]
Need to Halter Reduce Not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee In an enforcement action that it would have been necessary
to halt or reduce the permitted activity In order to maintain compliance with the condition of this
general permit. 140 CFR 122,41(c)]
Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
Bypass is prohibited, and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee for bypass
unless:
a. Bypass was unavoidable to pieventloss oflife, personal injuryorsevere property damage; and
b. Therewere no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use ofauxiliary controlfacilities,
retention of star nwater or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime or dry
weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup controls should have been installed in
the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during
normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
c. The permittee submitted notices as required under, Part III, Section E of this general permit.
If the Director determines that It will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director may
approve an anticipated bypass after considering Its adverse effects.
Upsets
a. Effect of an upset [40 CPR 122.41(n)(2)]: An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an
action brought for excursion from permit benchmark concentrations and/or noncompliance
with monitoring requirements if the requirements of this condition are met. No determination
made during administrative review of claims that noncompliance was caused by upset, and
before an action for noncompliance, is final administrative action subject to judicial review.
b. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset: Any Permittee who wishes to establish the
affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate, through properly signed, contemporaneous
operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the Permittee can Identify the cause(s)of the upset;
(2) The Permitted facility was at the time being properly operated;
(3) The Permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Pant ill, Section E, Item (9) of
this general permit; and
(4) The Permittee complied with any remedial measures required Part III, Section E, Item (9) of
this permit.
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c. Burden of proof [40 CPR 122.41(n)(4)]: The permitter seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof in any enforcement proceeding.
SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS
RepresentativeSomplin
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the volume
and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be performed during a measurable
storm event. Samples shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge. All
samples shall be taken before the discharge joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of
water, or substance. Monitoring points as specified in this general permit shall not be changed
without notification to and approval of the Permit Issuing Authority. [40 CPR 122.41())]
Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this general permit the
permittee shall record the following information [40 CFR 122.411:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individuals) who performed the sampling or measurements;
a The dam(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individuals) who performed the analyses;
c. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted
scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements
of the volume of monitored discharges.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to regulations
published pursuant to Section 304(gh 33 OSC 1314, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136,
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this general permit, all test procedures must
produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be reported down to
the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below general permit
discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest possible detection and
reporting level) approved method must be used.
Representative Darnall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater discharges that
are required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for representative outfall status.
If it is established that the stormwater discharges are substantially identical and the permitter is
granted representative outfall status, then sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced
number of outfalls.
Records Retentcup
Qualitative monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along with the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Copies of analytical monitoring results shall also be
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maintained on -site or be available electronically to a DEMLR inspector upon request The permittee
shall retain records of all monitoring information, including
o all calibration and maintenance records,
o all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation,
o copies ofall reports required by this general permit,
o copies ofall data used to complete the Notice of Intent to be covered by this general permit.
These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the
sample, measurement, report or Notice of Intent application. This period may be extended by
request of the Directmat any time. [40 CFR 122.41] If this volume of records cannot be maintained
on -site, the documents must be made available to an inspector upon request as immediately as
passible.
Inspection and Foury
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility which discharges
through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized representative of a municipal
operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to:
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where records must be kept under the conditions of this general permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the conditions
of this general Rermiq
c. inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, of operations regulated or required under this general permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes ofassuring permit compliance or as
otherwise audmrized by the Cl can Water Act, any substances or parameters at any location. [40
CFR 122.41(i)]
SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Discharge Monitoring Ren
Samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this general permit shall be submitted to the
Division on Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms provided by the Director. DMR forms are
available on the Division's webslte(http://d q g / h t/d' I gy- I -land -
resources / d d astrial- t [ ). Submittals shall be delivered to the Division no later than
30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory.
When no discharge has occurred from the facility during the report period, the permittee is required
to submit a discharge monitoring report, within 30 days of the end ofthe specified sampling
period, giving all required information and indicating "NO FLOW" as per NCAC TISA 02B.0506.
If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by this general permit using
test procedures approved under 40 CFR Part 136 and at a sampling location specified in this general
permit or other appropriate instrument governing the discharge, the results of such monitoring shall
be included in the data submitted on the DMR. [40 CFR §12141(1)]
The permittee shall record the required qualitative monitoring observations on the SOD Qualitative
Monitoring Report form provided by the Division and shall retain the completed forms on site.
Qualitative monitoring results should not be submitted to the Division, except upon DEMLR's specific
requirement to do so. Qualitative Monitoring Report forms are available at the website above.
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Submitting Reports
Two signed copies of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) shall be submitted to DWR Central Files
(not DEMLR):
Central Files
Division of Water Resources (DWR)
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
The Permit Issuing Authority may require the permittee to begin reporting monitoring data
electronically during the term ofthis permit. The permittee may be required to use North Carolina's
eDMR Internet application for that purpose. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is
compliant with EPA's Cross -Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permR res; will be
required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be
required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original
and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the address above.
3. Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of the
Federal Act, 33 DSC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be available for
public inspection at the offices of the Division. As required by the Act, analytical data shall not be
considered confidential. Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result inthe
imposition of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.6B or in Section 309 of the Federal
Act.
4. Non-Stormwater Discharges
Ifthe storm event monitored in accordance with this general permit coincides with a it
stormwater discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required under all
other applicable discharge permits and provide this information with the stormwater discharge
monitoring report.
S. finned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes at the
permitted facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants discharged [40
CFR 122.41(i)]. This notification requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically listed In
the general permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a).
6. Anticipated N ph
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes at the permitted
facility which may result in noncompliance with the general permit. 140 CPR 122.41(1)(2))
7. Sip IIS
The permittee shall report to the local OFMLR Regional Office, within 24 hours, all significant spills as
defined in Part IV of this general permit. Additionally, the permittee shall report spills including: any
oil spill of 25 gallons or more, any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters,
any oil spill regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters, and any oil spill less
than 25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours.
8. Bvpass
Notice [40 CFR 122.41(m)(3)]:
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a. Anticipated bypass. If the permlttee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, It shall submit
prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including an evaluation of
the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
Is. Unanticipated bypass. The Perm lttee shall submit notice within 24 hours of becoming aware of
an unanticipated bypass.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
a. The permlttee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any iold rmation shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances.
A written submission shall also he provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes
aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the
period of noncompliance, including exactdates and times, and if the noncompliance has not been
corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to
reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. [40 CFR 122.41(1)(6)]
b. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under this section
if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
c. Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at [phone], [phone] or [phone].
10. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under 24-hour reporting at
the time monitoring reports are submitted. [40 CFR 122.41(I)(7)]
11. Other Information
Where the Perm ittee becomes aware that It failed to submit any relevant facts in a Notice of Intent to
be covered under this general permit, or submitted incorrect information in that Notice of Intent
application or in any report to the Director, it shall promptly submit such facts or infm'mation. [40
CFR 122.41(I)(8)1
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PART IV DEFINITIONS
Act
See Clean Water Act.
Permit No. NCG170000
Adverse Weather
Adverse conditions are those that are dangerous or create inaccessibility for personnel, such as local
Flooding, high winds, or electrical storms, or situations that otherwise make sampling impractical.
When adverse weather conditions prevent the collection of samples during the sample period, the
permittee must take a substitute sample or perform a visual assessment during the next qualifying
storm event. Documentation ofan adverse event (with date, time and written narrative) and the
rationale must be included with your SWPPP records. Adverse weather does not exempt the
formative from having to file a monitoring report in accordance with the sampling schedule. Adverso
events and failures to monitor must also be explained and repot4ed on the relevant DMR.
Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges
This general permit regulates stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which shall be
allowed in the stormwater conveyance system are:
a. All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
b. Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate without added
chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water, waterline and fire hydrant
Bushings, water from footing drains, irrigation waters, Flows from riparian habitats and
wetlands.
c. Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training, or emergency shower or eye
wash as a result of use in the event of an emergency.
4- Best Management Practices (BMPs
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters. BMPs may
take the form ofa process, activity, or physical structure. More information on BMPs can be found at:
stormwaterkede.
5. Bypass
A bypass is the (mown diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control facility
including the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating made for the facility.
6. Bulk Storage (I'q 'd Ptitchunts
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a single above
ground storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or with multiple above
ground storage containers having a total combined storage capacity of greater than 1,320 gallons.
7. Certificate of Coverage fCOCI
The Certificate of Coverage is the cover sheet which accompanies a general permit upon Issuance and
lists the facility name, location, receiving stream, river basin, effective date of coverage under the
general permit and is signed by the Director.
8. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
9. Division or DEML9
The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Department of given onmental Quality (DEQ),
formerly the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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10. Directoi'
The Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, and the permit issuing
authority.
11. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
12. Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be analyzed (quantitatively
or qualitatively) must be taken within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
13. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
14. Landfill
A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and which is not a
land treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a hazardous waste long-term
storage facility or a surface storage facility.
1E- Measurable Storm Event
A storm event that results In an actual discharge from the permitted site outfall. The previous
measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours prior. The 72-hour storm interval may not
apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter interval is representative for local storm
events during the sampling period, and obtains approval from the local DEMLR Regional Office. Two
copies of this information and a written request letter shall be sent to the local DEMLR Regional
Office. After authorization by the DEMLR Regional Office, a written approval letter must be kept on
site in the permitter's SWPPP.
16, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS41
A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of local self-government such as a city or
town.
17. No Exposure
A condition of no exposure means that all industrial materials and activities are protected by a
storm -resistant shelter or acceptable storage containers to prevent exposure to rain, snow,
snowmelt, or runofff industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to, material
handling equipment or activities, Industrial machinery, raw materials, Intermediate products, by-
products, final products, or waste products. DEMLR may grant a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES
stormwater permitting requirements only if a facility complies with the terms and conditions
described In 40 CPR 122.26(g).
18. Notice of Intent
The state application form which, when submitted to the Division, officially indicates the facility's
notice of intent to seek coverage under a general permit.
19. Permit issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (see "Director" above).
20. Permittee
The owner or operator issued a Certificate of Coverage pursuantto this general permit.
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21. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited to, any pipe,
ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which stormwater associated with
industrial activity is or may be discharged to waters of the state.
22. Representative Cattail Status fRO31
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is representative of the
discharges at multiple entails, the DEMLR may grant representative outfall status. Representative outfall
status allows the pereaittee to perform analytical monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
23. Secondary Containment
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment structure plus
sufficient to eeboard to allow for the 25-year, Z4-hom'storm event.
24. Section 313 Water Priority Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
b. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency Planning and Community Right -
to -Know Act of 1986;
c. is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title 111, Section 313 reporting
requirements; and
d. Meets at least one ofthe following criteria:
I. Is listed in appendix D of40 CFR part 122 on Table 11 (organic priority pollutants), Table
III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table 1V (certain toxic pollutants and
hazardous substances);
ii. Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) ofthe CWA at 40 CFR
116.4; or
iii. Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria.
25. Severe Property Damage
Substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which causes them to
become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be
expected to occur in the absence of bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss
caused by delays in production.
26. Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents, and plastic
pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in food processing or
production; hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the
facility is required to report pursuant to section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and
waste products such as ashes, slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater
discharges.
27. Significant Spills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of reportable
quantities under section 311 ofthe Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.3and 40 CFR 117.3) or section
102 of CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
28. Stormwater Discharge Outfal1 (SDO)
The point of departure of stormwater from a discernible, confined, or discrete conveyance, including
but not limited to, storm sewer pipes, drainage ditches, channels, spillways, or channelized collection
areas, from which stormwater flows directly or indirectly into waters of the State of North Carolina.
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29. Stormwater Runoff
The Flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs Immediately following rainfall
or as a result of snowmelt.
30, Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying Stormwater and
which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material storage areas at an industrial
site. Facilities considered to be engaged in "industrial activities" include those activities defined in
40 CFR 122.26(b)(14). The term does not include discharges from facilities or activities excluded
from the NPDES program.
3L Stormwater Control Measure CSCM
A permanent structural device that is designed, constructed, and maintained to remove pollutants
from stormwater runoff by promoting settling or filtration or mimic the natural hydrologic cycle by
promoting infiltration, aeop o-transpiration, post -filtration discharge, reuse of stormwater, or a
combination thereof.
32. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce stormwater
pollution and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site,
33. Total Maximum Daily Load (1'MDL)
TMDLs are written plans for attaining and maintaining water quality standards, in all seasons, for a
specific water body and pollutant. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be
found at httu, //der nc gov/abort/divisions/water-resources/olanning/modeling-
assessment/tandls.
34. Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
3S. Uoset
An exceptional incident In which there is an unintentional and temporary excursion from permit
benchmark concentrations and/or noncompliance with monitoring requirements beyond the
reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused
by operational error, improperly designed treatment or control facilities, lack of preventative
maintenance, or careless or improper operation. Benchmark exceedances during an upset condition
shall not trigger tier response actions.
36. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Activity
Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning operations,
or airport deicing operations. This definition includes equipment maintenance activity that uses
hydraulic oil and that is stored or used outside, or otherwise exposed to stormwater.
37. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water,
air, gravity, or Ice fi-em its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided eye.
38. 25-year 24-hour Storm Event
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once
in 25 years.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
SEMI-ANNUAL STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALL (SDO) MONITORING REPORT
Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance Activities Only
Date submitted
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG SAMPLE COLLECTION YEAR
FACILITY NAME
COUNTY
PERSON COLLECTING SAMPLES PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN ON THE REVERSE i
LABORATORY lab Certg
Vehicle Maintenance Area (VMA) Stormwater Monitoring Results: Only for facilities using an average of > 55 gal of new motor oil per month.
Total event rainfall' or ❑ No discharge this period'
caUell No.
Sample
collected,
grans yr
Total Suspended
Solids nSSL mg/L
Non-polar0IRG/1PH,mg/L
(Method 16"SGT-HEM)
(if applicable)
Oil and Grease, mg/L
(if applicable)
pH, Standard arms
(only if imfaablel
New Motor Oil or
Hydraulic Oil Usage,
Annual average gal/mo
Benchmark
SOD or 50'
15
30
Within 6.0-9.0
The total precipitation must be recorded using data from an on site rain gauge.
' For,a mpling periods with no discharge at affi racially, You must still submit this discharge monitoring report with a checkmark here,
'See General Permit text that Identifies the especially sensitive receiving water dassldations where the more protective TES benchmark applies.
'FOR MONITORING RESULTS:
ABENCHMARK EXCEEDANCE TRIGGERS TIER I REQUIREMENTS. SEE PERMIT PART II SECTION B.
• 2EXCEEDANCES IN A ROW FOR THE SAME PARAMETER AT THE SAME OUTFALL TRIGGER TIER 2 REQUIREMENTS. SEE PERMIT PART II SECTION B.
• TIER3: HAS YOUR FACILITY HAD 4 OR MORE BENCHMARK EXCEEDENCES FOR THE SAME PARAMETER AT ANYONE OUTFALL? YES QNOEJ
IF YES, HAVE YOU CONTACTED THE Di REGIONAL OFFICE? YES QNOn
REGIONAL OFFICE CONTACT NAME,
NC SlrmwalerPmgmm NPDES Pemil Vehicle/F_quipmem Maimenence Amiviliea SDMR Lac, lteN.red ✓urre 1, 2018
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114a11 as original and one com, o this DAi including all "No Discharge' re orts within 30 days o recei t o the lab results or at end.
monitoring period in the case of "No Discharge"reoi to DWR Central Files:
Division of Water Resources*
Attn: Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
*Note this address is correctfor Central Files (DWR) and is NOT supposed to be DE141i
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the
person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is,
to the best of my knowledge and belief, time, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and Imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Berri
(Date)
Additional copies of this form may be downloaded at:
hat,'//d / b t/d-' / "I -I d- "s/ 1 -t i
NC Slonowater Pir.U— NUDES Permit Vchidc/6quiiun,. Maintenance Antkhiea SDMR Luri Revrsed_ Jane 1, 2018
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STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALL (SOO)
ANNUAL SUMMARY DATA MONITORING REPORT (DMR) I SPPP Annual Update DATA REVIEW FORM
Calendar Year
Individual NPDES Permit No. NCS❑❑❑❑❑❑ or
Certificate of Coverage (COC) No. NCG❑❑❑❑❑❑
This monitoring report summary of the calendar year should be kept on file on -site with the facility SPPP.
Facility Name:
County:
Phone Number: O Total no. of SDOs monitored
Outfall No.
Is this oudall currently in Tier 2 (monitored monthly)? Yes ❑
Was this oulfall ever in Tier 2 (monitored monthly) during the past year? Yes ❑
If this outfall was in Tier 2 last year, why was monthly monitoring discontinued?
Enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency ❑
Received approval from DWO to reduce monitoring frequency ❑
Other ❑
Was this SOO monitored because of vehicle maintenance activities? Yes ❑
No ❑
No ❑
No ❑
Parameter, mails)
Total
Rainfall,
Inches
Benchmark
WA
Date Sample
collected,
mmddlyy
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Additional Outfall Attachment
Outfall No.
Is this outfall currently in Tier 2 (monitored monthly)? Yes ❑ No ❑
Was this outfall ever in Tier 2 (monitored monthly) during the past year? Yes ❑ No ❑
If this outfall was in Tier 2last year, why was monthly monitoring discontinued?
Enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency ❑
Received approval from DWO to reduce monitoring frequency ❑
Other ❑
Was this SDO monitored because of vehicle maintenance activities? Yes ❑ No ❑
Perorater, ardbi
Total
Rainfall,
inches
Benchmark
N/A
Date Semple
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"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Signature
Date
For questions, contact your local Regional Office:
DEMLR Regional Office contact Information:
Od IEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
2090 CS Highway 70 '..
225 Green Street I
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Systel Building Suite 714
[phone]
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
[phone]
RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
WASHEVGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
3800 Barrett Drive
943 Washington Square Mall
Raleigh, NC 27609
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
[phone]
ISTON-SALFM REGIONAL OFFICE !.
CENTRAL OFFICE
4501lanes Mill Rd, Suite300
1617 Mail Service Center
Winston-Salem, NC 27105 ',,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
(336) 7769E00
(9)9)807 6300 _
MOORES VH,LE REGIONAL OFFICE
610 East Center Avenue/Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
NYC MNGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-2945
[phone]
SW L1-264 - Generic Annual DMR
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1'mOmnnevenl
jbir
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QunPly
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
For gi,,donee on Jdling out this Joan, please visit hffps //deq.ne.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/
npdes-stormwater-gps
Permit No.: N/C/ / / / / / I / or Certificate of Coverage No.: N/C/G/
Facility Name:
County: Phone No.
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
Time of Inspection:
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
All permits require qualitative monitoring to be performed during a "measurable storm event."
A "measurable storm event' is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the permitted site
outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours prior. The 72-hour storm
interval does not apply if the penmittee is able to document that a shorter interval is representative for
local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee obtains approval from the local DEMLR
Regional Office.
By this signatm'e, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.):
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
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2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint
(light, medium, dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e, smells strongly of oil, weak
chlorine odor, etc.):
4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge, where 1 is clear
and 5 is very cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5
5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the
stormwater discharge, where I is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5
6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in
the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
I 2 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? O Yes O No.
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? OYes O No.
9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? O Yes o No.
10. Other Obvious Indicators of stormwater Pollution:
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition may be
indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
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ANNUAL PLAN REVIEW RECORDS
Review and update list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants for the previous three years, or the
notation that no spills have occurred during annual compliance evaluation:
Year
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Did significant
Yes or No
Yes or No
Yes or No
Yes or No
Yes or No
spill or leak occur
(circle one)
(circle one)
(circle one)
(circle one)
(circle one)
during year?
Initials
Date
If significant spills or leaks of pollutants occurred, provide and maintain documentation as described in
Plan.
Stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater discharges and
recertification of such is documented below:
Year
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Initials
Date
The effectiveness of the on -site stormwater BMPs was re-evaluated and documented as such below:
Year 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Initials
Date
Provide additional information if effectiveness of on -site stormwater BMPs could be improved or if
modifications are necessary.
The previous year's annual training requirements were met, and compliance documented as such
below:
Year
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Initials
Date
Provide additional information if annual training requirements were not met.

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SPILL REPORTING FORMS

Spill Information/History Form
Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear
1754 North Carolina Highway 903 North
Kenansville, North Carolina
Date: Time: AM/PM
Location
Department:
Machine Asset Number (if applicable): -----------------
Estimated Volume of Spill--------- Type of Material --------
Cause of Spill — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
(If additional space is needed, attach separate sheet.)
Team Members who participated in clean-up:
Describe Actions Taken (including countermeasures taken, notifications and repair)
Items used for Clean-up Actions:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
EHS Notification: Date: — — — — Time: — — — — AM/PM By: -----
Note: If more than 1,000 gallons of oil is discharged into navigable waters in a single spill event, or if a combined amount greater than 42
gallons of oil is discharged into navigable waters in two reportable spill events within a 12-month period, then the EPA notification provisions
described in Section 112.4 of40 CFR Part 112 must be adhered to.
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Date: Time: AM/PM
Location:
Spill Incident Commander:
Monitoring Information:
Root Cause of Spill
(If additional space is needed, attach separate sheet.)
Positive Actions:
Improvement Needs:
Items needed that were not present for Clean-up Actions:
Corrective Actions:
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Quarterly Stormwater Inspection Form
Routine facility inspections must be conducted at a minimum of once per quarter (January -March, April -
June, July -September, October -December) as required under the General Permit (NCG170000) and the
results are documented in Appendix D.
Date of the Inspection Time of Inspection:
Name of Inspector: Signature of Inspector:
Inspection areas to be included:
1) Stormwater Control Systems
2) Facility Equipment
3) Facility Systems
4) Material Storage Areas
5) Material Handling Areas
6) Liquid Storage Areas
7) Other:
Inspection findings:
Corrective Actions:
Follow Up Inspection of Corrective Actions:
Date:
Notes:

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QUALITATIVE MONITORING REPORTS

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APPENDIX G
ANNUAL SUMMARY DATA MONITORING REPORT