NCG200439_Cover Letter and Inspection_20240723

ROY COOPER
Governor -
ELIZABETH S.BISER �
Secretary "F
WILLIAM E. TOBY VINSON,JR NORTH CARS LIMA
Interim Director Env1ronrzmental Qaec t#y
July 23, 2024
Metal Recycling Services LLC
Attention:Nate Stroup
300 Pike Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Subject: Stormwater Inspection Report
NPDES Stormwater Permit Number or Certificate of Coverage Number NCG200439
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Stroup:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the Metals
Recycling Services Facility - Monroe on July 9, 2024. The report should be self-explanatory, however,
should you have any questions concerning these reports,please do not hesitate to contact Lily Kay at(704)
23 5-2 100 or by email at I..,ily.Kay(?�deq.ne.gov
Sincerely,
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Kathryn Peterson
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
LCK/KP
Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Stormwater Laserfiche, NCG200439
MRO-Land Quality Section, Stormwater Files
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
,&�gN3V 704-235-2100

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG200439 Effective: 06/01/24 Expiration: 05/31/29 Owner: Metal Recycling Services LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Metal Recycling Services, LLC-Monroe
County: Union 150 S Bivens Rd
Region: Mooresville
Monroe NC 28110
Contact Person:Nate Stroup Title: Environmental Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/09/2024 Entry Time 12:30PM Exit Time: 02:OOPM
Primary Inspector:srinivasa r kamarajugadda Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wholesale Trade of Metal Waste and Scrap Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG200439 Owner-Facility:Metal Recycling Services LLC
Inspection Date: 07/09/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and related documentation was complete including employee training
records, inspection records, and the annual certification. The facility appeared well operated and maintained and no issues
were observed at the outfalls. The facility is in Tier 3 for COD and Copper and has developed a plan to dredge the pond to
give more volume retention time. Submit a Corrective Action Plan with a timeline for the corrective actions. If you have
questions, contact me at [e-mail] or by phone at(704)235-2137.
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Permit: NCG200439 Owner-Facility:Metal Recycling Services LLC
Inspection Date: 07/09/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ❑ ❑ ❑
#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: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and related documentation was complete
including employee training records inspection records and the annual certification.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring records were available and complete.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? E ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Analytical monitoring records were available and complete.
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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ E ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: The facility appeared well operated and maintained and no issues were observed at the
outfalls The facility is in Tier 3 for COD and Copper and has developed a plan to dredge the
pond to give more volume retention time Submit a Corrective Action Plan with a timeline for
the corrective actions.
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