NCG020260_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240930

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WILLIAM E.TOBY VINSON,JR NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
9/30/2024
B.V. Hedrick Gravel & Sand Company
Attn: Jason Conner, Land Management/Geologist
P. O. Box 425
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION —Non-Compliance Status
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG020000
B.V. Hedrick Gravel & Sand Company
Lilesville Mine, Certificate of Coverage NCG020260
Anson County
Dear Mr. Conner:
On September 26, 2024, a site inspection was conducted for the Lilesville Mine facility located at 7772
Highway 74E, Lilesville, Anson County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is
enclosed for your review. Kevin Tobin, Assistant Land 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 General Permit NCG020000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG020260.
Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as
Smith Creek, class WS-IV waters in the Yadkin River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to not be compliant with the conditions of the NCG020000
permit. Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and
observations made during the inspection.
Please be advised that violations of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit are subject to a civil
penalty assessment of up to$25,000 per day for each violation. If you or your staff have any questions,
comments, or needs assistance with understanding any aspect of your permit, please contact me at (910)
433-3384 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Melissa Joyner
Environmental Senior Specialist
DEMLR
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
ec: Kevin Tobin, Assistant Land Manager— B.V. Hedrick Gravel & Sand Company
Hank Gaston, Corporate Engineer— B.V. Hedrick Gravel &Sand Company
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCG020260 Effective: 07/01/21 Expiration: 06/30/25 Owner: B V Hedrick Gravel&Sand Company
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Lilesville Mine
County: Anson 403 Gravel Plant Rd
Region: Fayetteville
Lilesville NC 28091
Contact Person:Ron Barnhill Title: Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
On-site representative Kevin Tobin 828-712-9009
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/26/2024 Entry Time 03:50PM Exit Time: 04:16PM
Primary Inspector:Melissa A Joyner 1",i,ii..it4J44/0F4/ Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Denise Bruce
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant li Not Compliant
Question Areas:
III Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020260 Owner-Facility:B V Hedrick Gravel&Sand Company
Inspection Date: 09/26/2024 Inspection Type :Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Melissa Joyner and Denise Bruce met with Kevin Tobin, Assistant Land Manager. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP)was reviewed with the following observations.:
1. Kevin Tobin should be added to the SWPPP Team who is implementing the SWPPP.
2. The Site Map (B-3)should include as stated per the conditions of General Permit NCG020000, items e-k.
3. The Spill Prevention and Response Procedures (SPRP)(B-10)should include items a-d. The annual statement about the
facility not having spills for the past three years was documented in 2022 but not in 2023.
4. The Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program (B-11)requires quarterly, not semi-annual
documentation.
5. The weekly Best Management Practices(BMP) Inspections (B-B)were not available for review during the inspection and
will be emailed to the Inspectors.There are two Outfalls associated with this permit which are to be included in the
inspections.
6. The Above Ground Storage Tank(AST)Table needs to be updated because all of the ASTs listed in this Table are inactive.
7. Qualitative and Analytical Monitoring is being conducted semi-annually instead of quarterly per the conditions in General
Permit NCG020000. Documentation should include Analytical and Qualitative Monitoring for both outfalls.
The facility grounds were inspected.A perimeter berm located in the section of the mine north of Hwy 74 and east of Clark
Mountain Road had bare,eroding back slopes with sediment impacting off-site property. The sediment needs removal and
the berm needs to be stabilized with permanent groundcover. There should be protective measures installed at the base of
the berm. Both outfalls were not observed during this inspection but had been on 6/7/2024 during the mine inspection. If
these two Basins (outfalls)are to be retained, risers will need to be installed per approved specifications. If the Basins will be
removed these locations and adjacent, bare slopes will need to stabilized with permanent groundcover.
This facility is non-compliant with the conditions of General Permit NCG020000 because semi-annual instead of quarterly
Qualitative and Analytical Monitoring has occurred. Also, only one of the outfalls is being monitored.
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Permit: NCG020260 Owner-Facility:B V Hedrick Gravel&Sand Company
Inspection Date: 09/26/2024 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? • El ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? • ❑ ❑ 0
#Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? • ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? • ❑ ❑ El
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? • El El ❑
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? II ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? 0 0 1111 ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? • ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? • El ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? • ❑ ❑ El
#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? • ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? • El ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? • ❑ ❑ El
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? ❑ III ❑ El
Comment: The facility has conducted Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually, not quarterly, per the
conditions of General Permit NCG020000.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? DOOM
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ U ❑
Comment: The facility has conducted Analytical Monitoring semi-annually, not quarterly, per the conditions
of General Permit NCG020000.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? • 0 0 0
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ I El ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ I 0
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? • ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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