NCG510352_CEI_2024_Robbies Texaco_20240910

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Robbie’s Texaco Station
Compliance Inspection 2024
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September 10, 2024

Lucille Robinson, Owner
106-B Wicker Court
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

Subject: 2024 Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Robbie’s Texaco (Former) Groundwater Remediation Facility
NPDES Permit NCG510352
Halifax County

Dear Ms. Robinson:

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Kevin Fowler conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of
the groundwater remediation treatment systems located at Robbie’s Texaco. The purpose of this
visit was to ensure compliance with the subject NPDES facility permit.

The plant has a groundwater remediation wastewater discharge COC. The facility is located at
the intersection of NC Hwy 651 and I-95 in Halifax County.

Findings during the pre-inspection file review were:

1. The permit was issued 11/21/2016 and expired 09/30/2020. No application for permit
renewal has been received by DEQ
2. A file review revealed that the last compliance evaluation letter dated 07/26/2019 indicated
that the site appeared to be abandoned. It noted the site was overgrown with vegetation and
was difficult to access.
3. The annual permit fees required by the permit for 2024, 2022, 2021, and 2020 have not been
paid and are overdue.

Findings during the inspection:

4. The site appears to be abandoned. The entire area was overgrown with vegetation and
difficult to access. The building door was unlocked and open at the time of inspection. The
structure’s electrical service meter appeared empty, indicating the building did not have
power for permitted operations.
5. All other equipment at the facility appeared idle or in disrepair.
6. There were multiple 55 gallon drums outside of the facility with minimal or no proper
identifiers.
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7. Past records indicate that the owner of the permit Lucille Robinson is deceased. With this
information, a new owner of the permit should be designated. Please fill out the attached
owner designation form and return it to the address provided on the form.

Within 30-days receipt of this letter, please submit a written response to this office indicating the
actions you will take or have taken to comply with or resolve the issues noted below.
1. Annual Permit Fee:
a. Annual permit fees for 2024, 2022, 2021, and 2020 not been paid and are
overdue. The associated permit invoice is attached to this report. The annual
permit fee requirements are covered in section B.14 of the NCG51000 General
Permit.
2. Ownership Designation Form:
a. Past records indicate that the owner of the permit Lucille Robinson is deceased.
With this information, a new owner of the permit should be designated. Please
fill out the attached owner designation form and return it to the address provided
on the form.

Due to what appears to be abandonment of the facility, DWR recommends the permit be rescinded
and that all equipment and materials onsite are disposed of in accordance with local State, and
Federal laws. To rescind an NPDES permit, the facility owner (or authorized representative)
should send a letter requesting recission of permit coverage to the NPDES Unit. A copy of this
inspection report will also be sent to the department’s UST section for further review.
If you have questions or comments about the inspection, this report or the requirements to take
corrective action (if applicable), please contact Kevin Fowler at 919-437-0047 or via email at
[e-mail]

Sincerely,

Vanessa Manuel
Water Quality Regional Assistant Supervisor
Raleigh Regional Office
Attachments: EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
Attachment 1: Photo Log
Cc: Laserfische
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Attachment 1: Photographs

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View of site from side of road (NC-561)

View of facility showing door open and electrical meter equipment removed.
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55-Gallon drums located on-site.

View inside facility showing equipment that is idle or in disrepair.
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EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 N 52 NCG510352 24/08/20 C S31112171819 20
21 66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved-------------------
N67707172 73 74 75 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Robbie's Texaco
NC Hwy 561 At I-95
Halifax NC 27839
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
10:00AM 24/08/20 16/11/21
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
10:30AM 24/08/20 20/09/30
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Lucille Robinson,106-B Wicker Ct Roanoke Rapids NC 27870//252-537-6512/Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance Facility Site Review Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Kevin Fowler DWR/RRO WQ/919-791-4200/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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08/28/2024
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9/10/2024
NPDES yr/mo/day
24/08/20
Inspection Type
C3111218
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit:NCG510352
Inspection Date:08/20/2024
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
Robbie's Texaco
Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Site was overgrown with vegetation. Site also contained mulitple 55-gallon drums with
unknown contents.
Comment:
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Door was wide open to treatment units. Small gate near the road was also left open.
Permit expired on 9/30/2020 and no permit renewal application has be submitted.
Comment:
Other Yes No NA NE
Site is abandoned and appears to have been the same in the 2019 inspection. Efforts
are being made to try and facilitate a closure of the permit.
Comment:
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NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES

WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
NPDES PERMITTING

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | Division of Water Quality
512 North Salisbury Street | 1617 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919.707.9000

PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM

I. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION:

Permit Number: NC00___/___/___/___/___ or NCG5__/__/__/__/__

1. Facility Name:

II. NEW OWNER/NAME INFORMATION:

1. This request for a name change is a result of:

_____a. Change in ownership of property/company

_____b. Name change only

_____c. Other (please explain):

2. New owner's name (name to be put on permit):

3. New owner's or signing official's name and title:
(Person legally responsible for permit)

(Title)

4. Mailing address: City:

State: Zip Code: Phone: ( )

E-mail address:

III. FACILITY AND DISCHARGE INFORMATION

1. Will the waste stream for the facility remain the same as under the previous owner? Yes  No 

2. Will the treatment system and discharge location remain the same? Yes  No 

“No Responses”
If either or both of these questions are answered “No” then more information will be needed to review the
request. Please attach documentation to describe and explain the changes to the facility activities, waste
stream, treatment process or outfall location. The Division may not be able to process the Permit
Name/Ownership Change request and may require that the new owner file a new permit application.

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NPDES Name and Ownership Change
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Version 07/2021

THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION UNLESS ALL OF THE
APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL.

REQUIRED ITEMS:

1. This completed application form
2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as a property deed, articles of
incorporation, or sales agreement)
3. Information to document facility, waste stream, treatment system or outfall changes as noted in
item III above (if appropriate)

Applicant's Certification:

I, , attest that this application for a
name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required
supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as
incomplete. I understand that Permit Name/Ownership Change can only take place through action
taken by the Division of Water Resources and that no actions on my part or the part of my company
result in the automatic transfer of permit coverage.

Signature: Date:

THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION & MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS:

NC DEQ / DWR / NPDES
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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