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Home My WebLink AboutNCG140064 - Compliance Evaluation Inspectioni ?, a Energy, Mineral and Land Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY February 1, 2018 Bennett Brothers Yachts, Inc. Attn- Patricia Bennett, President 1701 Jel Wade Drive Wilmington, NC 27401-2873 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG140064 State Stormwater SW8 970403 Bennett Brothers Downtown North New Hanover County Dear Ms. Bennett: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary TRACY DAVIS Director Fff",,".F,(0,E�VED FEB 12 2010 i.f':li D QUAUTY SECTION On January 25, 2018, Brian Lambe from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection Bennett Brothers Downtown North located in Jel Wade Drive, New Hanover County, North Carolina The site drains to Cape Fear River, which is currently classified as Class SC Waters in the Cape Fear River Basin. The following observations were noted during the DEMLR inspection (please see the attached addendum for additional information about your permit): 1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly implemented Yes ■ No D 2) Qualitative Monitoring Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements Yes ■ No D 3) Analytical Monitoring Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements Yes ■ No D Other Observations: Secondary containment in needed for used oil container and other chemicals stored outside Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during this inspection Please be advised that violations of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit may be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Ext, Wilmington, NC 28403. Phone 910-796-7215 Bennett Brothers Downtown North February 1, 2018 Page 2 of 2 understanding any aspect of your permit, please do not hesitate to contact Dan Sams or me at (910) 796-7215 The site also is permitted with State Stormwater permit SW8 970403, Bennett Brothers Yachts. You inquired if you could install a fountain in the stormwater pond The pond was not permitted to have a fountain In order to permit a fountain, you must meet the requirements set forth in 1997 which require 30,000 cubic feet of volume in the permanent pool I could not find any calculations in the file which document the permanent pool volume Upon permit renewal, you may consult with an engineer if the pond meets this requirement An engineer may also submit that the pond with a fountain meets stormwater requirements, regardless of the 30,000 cuft Effective August 1, 2013, the State Stormwater program was transferred from the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) to the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) All previous references to DWQ will remain in older stormwater permits issued prior to August 1, 2013 until they are modified Please note that this letter references DEMLR as the Division responsible for issuance of the permit On August 5, 2009, the Governor signed Session Law 2009-406 This law impacted any development approval issued by the former Division of Water Quality under Article 21 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes, which was current and valid at any point between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2010 The law extended the effective period of any stormwater permit that was set to expire during this time frame to three (3) years from its current expiration date. On August 2, 2010, the Governor signed Session Law 2010-177, which granted an extra year for a total of four (4) years extension. Accordingly, the Division is herewith notifying you that the subject permit is now effective from the date of issuance until June 23, 2017, which includes all available extensions. Sincerely, i rian Lambe Environmental Specialist Land Quality Section Attachments- BIMS Inspection Checklist cc: WiRO Files — Land Quality, Stormwater Central Files — DEMLR r Compliance Inspection Report Permit NCG190064 Effective. 06/02/15 Expiration 05/31/20 Owner Bennett Brothers Yachts Inc SOC Effective Expiration Facility Bennett Brothers - Downtown North 1701 Jet Wade Dr County New Hanover Region Wilmington Wilmington NC 28401 Contact Person, Brian Donnelly Title General Manager Phone 910-772-9277 Directions to Facility System Classifications, Primary ORC Certification Phone Secondary ORC(s) On -Site Representative(s)- Related Permits Inspection Date 01/25/2018 Entry Time: 12 OOPM Exit Time 01 OOPM Primary Inspector: Brian P Lambe %j Phone Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type., Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type, Ship and Boat Building Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status- ® Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: ® Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page 1 ti Permit NCG190064 Owner - Facility- Bennett Brothers Yachts Inc Inspection Date 01/25/2018 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit Routine Inspection Summary Met with Ms Patricia Bennett, President of the company Joel Rosen is the safety officer but was not available We reviewed the SWPPP and requirements of the permit Sampling data meets requirements There is not a recycling system for the boat wash Waste material is stored in barrels and hauled off. They utilize vacuum sanding for bottom paint removal with drop tarps Previously, a collection of used oil and chemicals were accumulating near a shed These have been removed Please remove old barrels that are not in use Secondary containment is needed for the used oil barrel You will need at least the volume of the container Related state stormwater permit is SW8 970403 This permit was extended to a new expiration date from 2017 to 2021 Ms Bennett asked about a fountain in the stormwater pond When the permit was issued, 1997, the rule was 30,000 cuft permanent pool capacity The permanent pool elevation is 11 1 could not find any calculations equating the volume at 11 All the calcs were showing capacity at stage storage elevations If you would like a fountain, you would need to show the 30,000 or have an engineer state that the pond is functional with a fountain, upon renewal Page 2 Permit NCG190064 Owner - Facility Bennett Brothers Yachts Inc Inspection Date 01/25/2018 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? IN ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted Its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment - Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted Its Analytical monitoring? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ # Has the facility conducted Its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Comment Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ # 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? ® ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment Page 3