NCS000329_NOI Compliance Inspection Report_20240521

ROY COOPER
Governor
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ELIZABETH S.BISERa;n �
Secretary
WILLLW E.TOBY VINSON,JR. NORTH CAROL-INA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
May 21,2024
ATI Specialty Materials,LLC—Alloy
Attention: Jeff Hardin, Owner
3750 Alloy Way
Monroe,North Carolina 28110
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit NCS000329
ATI Specialty Materials—Bakers South&North Plant
Union County
Dear Mr. Hardin:
On May 16, 2024, a site inspection was conducted for ATI Specialty Materials — Bakers South & North Plant,
Union County,North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Mr. Rick
Moore, the facility's Environmental Manager, was present during the inspection and his time and assistance is
greatly appreciated. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES
Stormwater Individual Permit NCS000329. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the
facility to receiving waters designated as Bearskin Creek, class C waters in the Yadkin Pee-Dee River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be compliant with the conditions of the NCS000329 permit.
Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations made during
the inspection. Any questions or concerns can be directed to [e-mail] or(704)235-2201.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
C0331FE968444FB...
Kathryn S. Peterson
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
c: Rick Moore,Environmental Manager
ATI Specialty Materials—Baker South&North Plant,3750 Alloy Way,Monroe,North Carolina 28110
DEMLR NPDES Stormwater Permit Laserfiche File
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 1610 East Center Avenue,Suite 3011 Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
704-235-2100

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCS000329 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 07/31/24 Owner: Ati Specialty Materials LLC-Alloy
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: ATI Specialty Materials-Bakers South& North F
County: Union 3750 Alloy Way
Region: Mooresville
Monroe NC 28110
Contact Person:Joe Hinkle Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/16/2024 Entry Time 11:OOAM Exit Time: 12:50PM
Primary Inspector:Kathryn S Peterson Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCS000329 Owner-Facility:Ati Specialty Materials LLC-Alloy
Inspection Date: 05/16/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint
Inspection Summary:
Kathryn Peterson conducted a compliance inspection for ATI Specialty Materials- Bakers South and North Plant due to a
recent request for a permit renewal under NCS000329. Rick Moore, the Facility's Environmental Manager was present for the
inspection. The facility is currently in tier 2 status for copper benchmark exceedances at Outfalls 001, 002, and 003. The
facility should continue investigating the source of these exceedances in their stormwater discharge. It is recommended that
the facility takes a background rainwater sample to compare to their next sampled storm event results.
The SWPPP had all necessary components. The site is in compliance. All outfalls were observed at the time of inspection.
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Permit: NCS000329 Owner-Facility:Ati Specialty Materials LLC-Alloy
Inspection Date: 05/16/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Plan was last updated on 02/15/2024. Very well organized and easy to find information.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The facility remains in tier 2 status for Outfalls 001, 002, and 003. Mr. Moore said studies are
being conducted to find a way to get these values beneath the benchmark values.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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