NCG060184_Cover Letter and Inspection Report_20240802

ROY COOPER
Governor '
ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secretary "
WILLIAM E.TOBY VINSON,JR NORTH C ROL1 A
Interim Director
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August 2, 2024
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Attention: Fabio Sandri
1770 Promontory Circle
Greely, Colorado 80634
Subject: Stormwater Inspection Report
NPDES Stormwater Permit Number or Certificate of Coverage Number NCG060184
Union County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Sandri:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
Pilgrim's Pride-Wingate facility located at 205 Edgewood Drive on July 25, 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 [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Kathryn Peterson
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
LCK/KP
Enclosure: Inspection Report
cc: Stormwater Laserfiche, NCG060184
MRO-Land Quality Section, Stormwater Files
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 I Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
704-235-2100

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG060184 Effective: 07/01/21 Expiration: 06/30/26 Owner: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Pilgrims Pride Corp-Wingate
County: Union 205 Edgewood Dr
Region: Mooresville
Wingate NC 28174
Contact Person:Yin-Pong George Chang Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/25/2024 Entry Time 11:35AM Exit Time: 01:OOPM
Primary Inspector:Lily C Kay Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Food/Tobacco/Soaps/Cosmetics/Public Warehousing Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG060184 Owner-Facility:Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Inspection Date: 07/25/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
There was one COD exceedance in the past two years and the Tier Response indicated an open top dumpster was the
issue. This open top dumpster was replaced by an enclosed compactor and the next sampling event showed COD results
below the benchmark limitation.
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Permit: NCG060184 Owner-Facility:Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Inspection Date: 07/25/2024 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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS)map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? N ❑ ❑ ❑
#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? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring records were available and complete.
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The outlet was observed with no issues. There was one COD exceedance in the past two
years and the Tier Response indicated an open top dumpster was the issue. This open top
dumpster was replaced by an enclosed compactor and the next sampling event showed COD
results below the benchmark limitation.
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