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DOC TYPE i�I`COMPLETE.FILE - HISTORICAL
DATE OF ❑ �UI �C�� I In
RESCISSION YYYYMMDD

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Land Quality Section Pat McCrory, Governor
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
Director
August 16, 2013
Mr. Terrance Caldwell
Linde Gas North America LLC
1 I Triangle Drive
Research Triangle Park; NC 27709
Subject: Denial of No-Exposure Certification NCGNE0961
Linde Gas North America LLC
Research Triangle Park, NC
Durham County
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
The Division has reviewed your submittal of the No Exposure Certification for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater
Permitting form, which we received on Jul" 24, 2013. The Division is unable to concur with your certification of no
exposure.
Based on an inspection of your facility, Raleigh Regional Office staff found that materials on your site either are exposed, or
have the potential to be exposed. DEMLR cannot grant your requested exemption from permit coverage when materials are
exposed or have the potential to be exposed. Please contact the Stormwater Permitting Program at 919 807-6373, to begin the
process of obtaining the appropriate NPDES Stornwater Permit. Appropriate permitting for this site must be in place within
the next 30 days to ensure timely compliance.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Dave Parnell at the Raleigh Regional Office at 919 791-
4200.
Sincerely,
of Jr., P CPESC
Re Tonal Engineer
leigh Regional Office
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGNE0961 Effective: Expiration: Owner: Linde Gas North America LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Linde Gas North America LLC
County: Durham 11 Triangle Dr
Region: Raleigh
RTP NC 27709
Contact Person: Rod Stacy Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From tw alexander dr take 54 west to triangle dr tirn left linde is last driveway on left.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/0912013 Entry Time:. 09:30 AM Exit Time: 11:00 AM
Primary Inspector: David R Parnell Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, No Exposure Certificate
Facility Status: Q Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions 0 Misc
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGNE0961 Owner-Facility: Linde Gas North America LLC
Inspection Date: 08/09/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Misc Yes No NA NE
Is the facility compliant? n ■ n n
Comment: This site visit was for determining this facility's compliance with the
Certificate of No Exposure that was received by this office on July 24, 2013. This facility
produces various gases and uses gases contained in cylinders during their production.
The primary issues encountered during the evaluation was: old pallets were on site
above a stormwater yard inlet, various rusted metal pallets and cylinders are exposed to
weather conditions, an open dumpster containing various types of metal objects is
located in the parking lot and leakage or overflow from the dumpster would flow to the
stormwater outfall. The above issues were discussed with Terrance Caldwell, Plant
Manager and Rod Stacy, Safety, Health, Environment& Quality Coordinator and all
agreed that the pursuit of a NPDES Stormwater Permit is the best avenue for this facility.
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Division of Water Quality/Surface Water Protection E'°" rmth cJ
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NCDENRNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System CertieiatcofO"rag`
tea,.S�.,.U—wna NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION for Exclusion
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NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for exclusion from a Stormwater Permit based
on NO EXPOSURE:
Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notification that your facility does not require a
permit for.stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity in the State of North Carolina because
it qualifies for a no exposure exclusion. A condition of no exposure at an industrial facility means all
industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter(with some exceptions)to
prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff.
For permitted facilities in North Carolina, DWQ must approve your application for No
Exposure Certification before this exclusion is effective. Until you are issued a No
Exposure Certification and your NPDES permit is rescinded, your facility must continue
to abide by the terms and conditions of the current permit.
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.
Material handling activities include the storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of
any raw material, intermediate product, final product or waste product. A storm resistant shelter is not
required for the following industrial materials and activities: drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers
that are tightly sealed,provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak. "Sealed"means
banded or otherwise secured and with locked or non-operational taps or valves;adequately maintained
vehicles used in material handling;and final products, other than products that would be mobilized in
stormwater discharges(e.g., rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each facility qualifying for the no exposure exclusion. In
addition, the exclusion from NPDES permitting is available on a facility-wide basis only—not for individual
outfalls. If any industrial activities or materials are, or will be, exposed to precipitation, the facility is not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion. By signing and submitting this No Exposure Certification form, you
certify that a condition of no exposure exists at this facility or site and are obligated to comply with the
terms and conditions of 40 CFR 122.26(g).
You are required to self re-certify_Vour No Exposure Exclusion annually.
For questions,please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area_ (See page 6)
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1) Mailing address of owner/operator(address to which all certification correspondence will be mailed):
Name
Contact 1A ecu S
Street Address 51 S a C- v t
City l k r c� H i 1 i State N S ZIP Code 0-1 It `7 {i
Telephone No. U a `t - 0 3 Fax:
Email
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name �Lt h c e- V c,S N o f+A, A-�,�, C r- L C... C_
Facility Contact _ a d '&+C, `y
.Facility Street Address l 1_ Tv-'.a �..� i .c� b
City et--State N (- ZIP Code a7-7 O q
County
Telephone No. `l 1 �1 54 ] " y o �3 Fax: `l i SY 7 - 4 0_7 {
Email vo cl wQy 54-C_ L � �.. dam. Lo�.�
3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility(use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). Tv.J b v-. +�Kf_ 54
e
(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on it should be included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands? ❑ Yes 4LNo
5) Is this a Federal facility? ❑ Yes l9 No
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6) Latitude 3 5a 5 3 3 8.c Longitude'7 g°S 3' V.I. (deg., min., seconds)
7) This NPDES No Exposure Exclusion application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
59 Existing Date operation began
❑ Renewal of existing No Exposure Certification Certification No.: NCGNE
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater Permit? ❑ Yes i,%No
If yes, what is the NPDES Permit Number?
9) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code:? K l a
10) Provide a (brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced
produced at this facility:
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11) Does this facility have any Non-Discharge permits(ex: recycle permits)?
EF No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non-Discharge permits for this facility:
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Exposure Checklists(12. - 14.)
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable
future? (Please check either"Yes" or"No.") If you answer "Yes"to any of these items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where ❑ Yes tg No
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment remain
and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spills/leaks ❑ Yes I$ No
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity ❑ Yes f)9 No
d. Material handling equipment(except adequately maintained vehicles) ❑ Yes l$No
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities ❑ Yes M No
I. Materials or products stored outdoors (except final products intended for outside ❑ Yes NNo
use [e.g., new cars]where exposure to stormwater does not result in the discharge
of pollutants)
g. Materials contained in open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels, tanks, ❑ Yes I-,No
and similar containers
h. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained by ❑ Yes t�,No
the discharger
i. Waste material (except waste in covered, non-leaking containers[e.g., dumpsters]) ❑ Yes 4 No
j. Application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted) ❑ Yes q No
k. Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents not ❑ Yes Y No
otherwise regulated (i.e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
I. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored ❑ Yes Iq No
(i.e., not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs, as well as drums, barrels,tanks, and similar containers ❑ Yes 4 No
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3) years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks(ASTs): If you answer "No"to any of the following items,you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Are exterior ASTs and piping free of rust, damaged or weathered coating, pits, or [A Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
deterioration, or evidence of leaks?
b. is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? If so, is it free of any Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, and are drain valves maintained locked shut?
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14) Secondary Containment: If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
a. Is secondary containment provided for all single above ground storage Yes C No ❑ NIA
containers (including drums, barrels, etc.) with a capacity of more than 660-
gallons?
b. Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored ❑ Yes ❑ No -Z NIA
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,320-
gallons?
c. Is secondary containment provided for Title Ili Section 313 Superfund ❑ Yes ❑ No Z NIA
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority chemicals"?
d. Is secondary containment provided for hazardous substances*`designated in 40 ❑ Yes ❑ No JIf NIA
CFR §116?
e. Are release valves on all secondary containment structures locked? AVYes ❑ No X NIA
15) Hazardous Waste:
a. Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? ❑ Yes A No
b. Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste a Yes ❑ No
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
c. Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator(1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste ❑ Yes X'No
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste: /- C'�/1'e- 01,
How is material stored: �.,�s �,_rrc( � ' r �✓ l3i,v S�c .�
Where is material stored: "l-d .i Fr.<<
How many disposal shipments per year: -J--
Name of transport/disposal vendor: lee 'A
Vendor address: ;Z 176 k
Footnotes to Questions 14) c. & d.
'Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for de minimis amounts of certain substances,
and/or other qualifiers, as described in the exemptions from reporting requirements of Title III SARA 313 in 40 CFR
§372.38.
'"Note that amounts below the 660-ga#ion (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for amounts less than the Reportable Quantities
of the hazardous substances listed in 40 CFR §117.3.
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16) Other information: if you answer "Yes" to any of the following items, you might not be eligible for the
no exposure exclusion. A more in-depth evaluation of the site circumstances may be required.
a. Does your facility store used, recycled,or otherwise reclaimed pallets outside? ❑ Yes to No
b. Does your facility have coal piles on site? ❑ Yes E4 No
c. Does your facility store other fuel sources outside in piles, such as wood chips, ❑ Yes *No
sawdust, etc.?
d. Does your facility have air emissions associated with its industrial activity(e.g., E�LYes ❑ No
degreasing operations, plating, painting and metal finishing)? If so,describe the
industrial activity: s�ok b\(,s-\e-V
e. If you answered yes to d., are those emissions permitted by an Air Quality Permit? 9 Yes ❑ No C] NIA
Please specify: E 5 -V M S LT - 3-O 5�o k b 1 c,s�—
f. Please list any other environmental program permits (federal, state, etc.) not
specified earlier in this application (such as Hazardous Waste Permits, etc.):
Permit: V1 Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit. Program:
Permit: Program:
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17) Certification:
certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of"no
exposure"and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
I certify under penally of law that there are no discharges of stormwater contaminated by exposure to industrial activities
or materials from the industrial facility or site identified in this document(except as allowed under 40 CFR 122.26(g)(2)).
I understand that I am obligated to annually self re-certify No Exposure and, if requested, submit the re-certification to
DWQ or the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)into which the facility discharges (where
applicable). I understand that I must allow the North Carolina Division of Water Quality,or MS4 operator where the
discharge is into the local MS4, to perform inspections to confirm the condition of no exposure and to make such
inspection reports publicly available upon request.
to the event that the site no longer qualifies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that I must obtain coverage under
an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of stormwater from the facilily. Additionally, 1 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 gathered and evaluated 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 fine and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true,complete,and accurate.
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Printed me of Perso Signi P G[r/ T-kez
Title_
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ature of Applicant) (hate Signed)
Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the
NCDENR Regional Office prior to issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for lr
compliance with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office may also
inspect your facility at any time in the future for compliance with the No Exposure Exclusion.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 8(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement,representation,or certification in any application,record,report,plan,or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article;or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article;or who falsifies,tampers with,or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management]Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars($10.000).
There is currently no fee for a No Exposure Exclusion.
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Stormwater Permitting Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-161.7
RE: Linde Gas North America LLC-Storm Water No Exposure Certification
11 Triangle Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Stormwater Permitting Unit:
Enclosed is a No Exposure Certification form for exclusion from storm water permitting for the Linde
facility in research Triangle Park, NC. The site has manufacturing activities indoors and no other
chemical storage tanks that can impact storm water. This is the first filing of this exclusion request and
we will assess and submit annually if approved by the Division of Water Quality.
If more information is needed please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to meeting and
discussing this further.
Sincerely,
Rodney Stacy
SHEQ Coordinator
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DATE OF
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Land Quality Section Pat McCrory, Governor
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM John E. Skvada, III, Secretary
Director
August 16, 2013
Mr. Terrance Caldwell
Linde Gas North America LLC
I I Triangle Drive
Research Triangle Part:, NC 27709
Subject: Denial of No-Exposure Certification NCGNE0961
Linde Gas North America LLC
Research Triangle Park:, NC
Durham County
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
The Division has reviewed your submittal of the No Exposure Certification for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater
Permitting form, which we received on July 24, 2013. The Division is unable to concur with your certification of no
exposure.
Based on an inspection of your facility, Raleigh Regional Office staff found that materials on your site either are exposed, or
have the potential to be exposed. DEMLR cannot grant your requested exemption from permit coverage when materials are
exposed or have the potential to be exposed. Please contact the Stormwater Permitting Program at 919 807-6373, to begin the
process of obtaining the appropriate NPDES Storlwater Permit. Appropriate permitting for this site must be in place within
the next 30'days to ensure timely compliance.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Dave Parnell at the Raleigh Regional Office at 919 791-
4200,
Sincerely,
of 'Jr., P CPESC
Re ional Engineer
leigh Regional Office
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Stormwater Permitting Program Files —with attachment
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1628 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1628
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGNE0961 Effective: Expiration: Owner: Linde Gas North America LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Linde Gas North America LLC
County: Durham
11 Triangle Dr
Region: Raleigh
RTP NC 27709
Contact Person: Rod Stacy Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
From tw alexander dr take 54 west to triangle dr tirn left linde is last driveway on left.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection date: 08109/2013 Entry Time:. 09:30 AM Exit Time: 11:00 AM
Primary Inspector: David R Parnell Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, No Exposure Certificate .
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions N Misc
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGNE0961 Owner-Facility: Linde Gas North America LLC
Inspection Date: 01310912013 Inspection'type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Misc Yes No NA NE
Is the facility compliant? Q ■ 0 O
Comment: This site visit was for determining this faciiity's compliance with the
Certificate of No Exposure that was received by this office on July 24, 2013. This facility
produces various gases and uses gases contained in cylinders during their production.
The primary issues encountered during the evaluation was: old pallets were on site
above a stormwater yard inlet, various rusted metal pallets and cylinders are exposed to
weather conditions, an open dumpster containing various types of metal objects is
located in the parking lot and leakage or overflow from the dumpster would Flow to the
stormwater outfall. The above issues were discussed with Terrance Caldwell, Plant
Manager and Rod Stacy, Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Coordinator and all
agreed that the pursuit of a NPDES Stormwater Permit is the best avenue for this facility.
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Date Received
Division of Water Quality/Surface Water Protection � M..th Day
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Certificate
NCDENR
.j�C—0.,,.-, a NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION for Exclusion
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NCGNE0000
NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for exclusion from a Stormwater Permit based
on NO EXPOSURE:
Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notification that your facility does not require a
permit for Stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity in the State of North Carolina because
it qualifies for a no exposure exclusion. A condition of no exposure at an industrial facility means all
industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter(with some exceptions)to
prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff.
For permitted facilities in North Carolina, DWQ must approve your application for No
Exposure Certification before this exclusion is effective. Until you are issued a No
Exposure Certification and your NPDES permit is rescinded, your facility must continue
to abide by the terms and conditions of the current permit.
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.
Material handling activities include the storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of
any raw material, intermediate product, final product or waste product. A storm resistant shelter is not
required for the following industrial materials and activities: drums, barrels, tanks,and similar containers
that are tightly sealed,provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak. "Sealed"means
banded or otherwise secured and with locked or non-operational taps or valves;adequately maintained
vehicles used in material handling;and final products, other than products that would be mobilized in
stormwater discharges(e.g., rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each facility qualifying for the no exposure exclusion. In
addition, the exclusion from NPDES permitting is available on a facility-wide basis only—not for individual
outfalls. If any industrial activities or materials are, or will be, exposed to precipitation, the facility is not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion. By signing and submitting this No Exposure Certification form, you
certify that a condition of no exposure exists at this facility or site and are obligated to comply with the
terms and conditions of 40 CFR 122.26(g).
You are required to self re-certify your No Exposure Exclusion annually.
For questions,please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area. (See page 6)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator address to which all certification correspondence will be mailed):
Name i3r:a... '-tom', &,` - ae- G a-, y,a nh
Contact 0� U S S 1< Q
Street Address 1 Q , O-A a u%.^ }C-'• k'% A-v t-
city 'Ku--&- N i 1i State WY ZIP Code b-1 ri 1 Li
Telephone No. `b n o` 91 2 -a `d o 3 Fax:
Email bv- C' + eSSc- �D 1 't �..�.e-. c_z)�-, g 0 WIN �
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name h �- . ��S Nor+�-+ /��►.,� �,� c-c— L L C_
Facility Contact Ra ci
Facility Street Address l 1 `T V-,a
City Rt:s��.-�1.+ T,�,�;.,�l_<- ?c-%,K State &i C. ZIP Code �L-7-7 O cj
County L,C, %, _
Telephone No. 91 `I 5y -7- 4 a Z 3 Fax: q r 15 S4-7 - 't 0-7 R
Email ro i+. 4-C
3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, slate road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). f%-o­- -TW +6-Kt 5
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(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on it should be included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands?❑ Yes I M
5) Is this a Federal facility? ❑ Yes E4 No
6) Latitude 3' 3%.°5 4Longitude-I V S_S «• � (deg., min., seconds)
7) This NPDES No Exposure Exclusion application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
51 Existing Date operation began
❑ Renewal of existing No Exposure Certification Certification No.: NCGNE
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater Permit? ❑ Yes i;(,No
If yes, what is the NPDES Permit Number?
9) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: Z K l
10) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility:
X C.., A w„ x G� %h{ar� C.,.tiC SD-eC �l...' �•.I Ctrs{S.
11) Does this facility have any Non-Discharge permits(ex: recycle permits)?
�9 No
❑ Yes -
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non-Discharge permits for this facility:
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Exposure Checklists(12. - 14.)
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable
future? (Please check either"Yes" or "No.") If you answer "Yes"to any of these items,you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Eking, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where ❑ Yes *No
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment remain
and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spills/leaks ❑ Yes 1� No
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity ❑ Yes (A No
d. Material handling equipment (except adequately maintained vehicles) ❑ Yes C�-No
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities ❑ Yes ❑.No
f. Materials or products stored outdoors (except final products intended for outside ❑ Yes C5t.No
use [e_g_, new cars]where exposure to stormwater does not result in the discharge
of pollutants)
g. Materials contained in open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels, tanks, ❑ Yes E�No
and similar containers
h. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained by ❑ Yes Ek No
the discharger
i. Waste material (except waste in covered, non-leaking containers [e.g., dumpsters]) ❑ Yes I)a No
j. Application or disposal of process wastewater(unless otherwise permitted) ❑ Yes t$No
k. Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents not ❑ Yes I No
otherwise regulated (i.e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
I. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored ❑ Yes �q No
(i.e., not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs, as well as drums, barrels, tanks,and similar containers ❑ Yes Ej No
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3) years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks(ASTs): If you answer"No"to any of the following items,you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Are exterior ASTs and piping free of rust, damaged or weathered coating, pits, or FA Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
deterioration, or evidence of leaks?
b. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? If so, is it free of any T4 Yes ❑ No 0 N/A
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, and are drain valves maintained locked shut?
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14) Secondary Containment: if you answer"No" to any of the following items,you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
a. Is secondary containment provided for all single above ground storage j6 Yes ❑ No © NIA
containers (including drums, barrels, etc.) with a capacity of more than 660-
gallons?
b. Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored ❑ Yes ❑ No Z NIA
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,320-
gallons?
c. Is secondary containment provided for Title III Section 313 Superfund ❑ Yes ❑ No ,tZf NIA
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority chemicals"?
d. Is secondary containment provided for hazardous substances"designated in 40 ❑ Yes ❑ No X NIA
CFR §116?
e. Are release valves on all secondary containment structures locked? AV Yes ❑ No X NIA
15) Hazardous Waste:
a. Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? ❑ Yes A No
b. is this facility a Small Quantity Generator(less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste A Yes ❑ No
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
c. Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator(1000 kg.or more of hazardous waste ❑ Yes X'No
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
It you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste: 1' e?
How is material stored: WA c,rr .I t+/ e- 1&vsSec N
Where is material stored: kj :.s
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport/disposal vendor: &-o 'A.
Vendor address: o
1-171 cc' C 276 Z
Footnotes to Questions 14)c.& d.
`Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for de minim is amounts of certain substances,
and/or other qualifiers, as described in the exemptions from reporting requirements of Title III SARA 313 in 40 CFR
§372.38.
"Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for amounts less than the Reportable Quantities
of the hazardous substances listed in 40 CFR §117.3.
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16) Other information: If you answer"Yes"to any of the following items, you might not be eligible for the
no exposure exclusion. A more in-depth evaluation of the site circumstances may be required.
a. Does your facility store used, recycled, or otherwise reclaimed pallets outside? ❑ Yes to No
b. Does your facility have coal piles on site? ❑ Yes 13 No
c. Does your facility store other fuel sources outside in piles, such as wood chips, 0 Yes qNo
sawdust, etc.?
d. Does your facility have air emissions associated with its industrial activity(e.g., gcYes ❑ No
degreasing operations, plating, painting and metal finishing)? If so, describe the
industrial activity: SN"'Dk \0I(,e, V-%,
e. If you answered yes to d., are those emissions permitted by an Air Quality Permit? 4 Yes 0 No ❑ NIA
Please specify: E S—V M s CM — a s�.•9+ b 1 c,s �`,h��Zi
f. Please list any other environmental program permits (federal, state, etc.) not
specified earlier in this application (such as Hazardous Waste Permits, etc.):
Permit: � Program-.
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
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17) Certification:
1 certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of"no
exposure"and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
I certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of stormwater contaminated by exposure to industrial activities
or materials from the industrial facility or site identified in this document(except as allowed under 40 CFR 122.26(g)(2)).
I understand that I am obligated to annually self re-certify No Exposure and, if requested, submit the re-certification to
DWQ or the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system(MS4) into which the facility discharges(where
applicable). I understand that I must allow the North Carolina Division of Water Quality,or MS4 operator where the
discharge is into the local MS4,to perform inspections to confirm the condition of no exposure and to make such
inspection reports publicly available upon request.
to the event that the site no longer qualifies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that I must obtain coverage under
an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of stormwater from the facility.Additionally, 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 gathered and evaluated 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 fine and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true,complete,and accurate.
f
me of Perso Sign' PAra--- Pie.of Applicant} (Date Signed)
Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the
NCDENR Regional Office prior to issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for
compliance with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office may also
inspect your facility at any time in the future for compliance with the No Exposure Exclusion.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement,representation,or certification in any application,record,report,plan,or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article;or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article;or who falsifies,tampers with,or knowingly _
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management]Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars($10,000).
There is currently no fee for a No Exposure Exclusion.
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Final Checklist
This application should include the following items:
❑ This completed application and all supporting documentation.
❑ A map with the location of the facility clearly marked.
• If the site currently has an NPDES Stormwater Permit, be sure to indicate the permit number in Question 8.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of a No Exposure Exclusion.
For questions,please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ...... [phone]
Fayetteville Office ... [phone]
Mooresville Office ... [phone]
Raleigh Office ........ [phone]
Washington Office ...[phone]
Wilmington Office ... [phone]
Winston-Salem ...... [phone]
Central Office .........[phone]
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July 18, 2013
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: Linde Gas North America LLC-Storm Water No Exposure Certification
11 Triangle Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Stormwater Permitting Unit:
Enclosed is a No Exposure Certification form for exclusion from storm water permitting for the Linde
facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. The site has manufacturing activities indoors and no other
chemical storage tanks that can impact storm water. This is the first filing of this exclusion request and
we will assess and submit annually if approved by the Division of Water Quality.
If more information is needed please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to meeting and
discussing-this further.
Sincerely,
Rodney Stacy
SHEQ Coordinator
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Cc: Talle' Lopez
JUL ? 4 2013.
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