NCS000334_CMSWS Inspection Report_20171109

Charlotte -Mecklenburg
STORM
WATER
Services --
November 9, 2017
Michael Croke, Branch Manager
Jones Chemicals Inc.
1500 Tarheel Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
Subject: Industrial Facility Inspection
Jones Chemicals Inc.
1500 Tarheel Road - Charlotte
Dear Mr. Croke:
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
On October 30, 2017, Ron Eubanks of Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
(CMSWS) conducted an inspection of the above referenced facility as a requirement of the City
of Charlotte's NPDES Permit, NCS000240, Part II Section H. Inspection authority is granted by
Charlotte City Code Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-82. At the time of inspection, the facility
was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Stormwater Pollution Control
Ordinance; the following recommendation is provided:
1) Charlotte Stormwater Pollution Control Ordinance Review
• Structural stormwater BMPs — Rip rap has been installed at the stormwater outfall to
filter sediment from stormwater runoff at the site. It is recommended that the excess
sediment around the outfall be routinely cleaned up and properly disposed to keep the
total suspended solids (TSS) levels below the Permit Benchmark.
The inspection was also conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between
Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) —
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR). NCDEQ — DEMLR has been
copied on this report and made aware of the following observations regarding the facility's
NPDES stormwater permit:
2) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and implemented
for Jones Chemicals Inc.
3) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded semi-annually as required by NPDES
Stormwater Permit NCS000334.
4) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded semi-annually as required by NPDES
Stormwater Permit NCS000334.
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Mr. Michael Croke
Jones Chemicals Inc.
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Items under Sections 2 — 4 of this cover letter are specifically related to requirements in
your State -issued NPDES Stormwater Certificate of Coverage NCS000334, and as such, you
may receive a separate letter from NCDEQ asking you to follow-up and address those particular
items.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation with the site inspection. The attached
report provides details about inspection observations and should be self-explanatory. If you have
any questions or need additional information, please contact me at [phone]. For
questions specifically regarding your NPDES stormwater permit, please contact James Moore
with NCDEQ — DEMLR at [phone].
Sincerely,
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P. Ronald Eubanks
Senior Environmental Specialist
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
cc: Kristen O'Reilly, Charlotte Storm Water Services
James Moore, NCDEQ - DEMLR

2 14 5 Suttle Avenue
STORMCharlotte, NC 28208
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Facility Name: Jones Chemicals Inc. Inspection # : 33394
Contact: Michael Croke, Branch Manager Permit #: NCS000334
Inspector: Ron Eubanks Receiving Stream: Paw Creek
Inspection Date: 10/30/2017 Entry Time: 10:00 am Exit Time: 11:15 am SIC #:
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Facility Description: Jones Chemicals Inc. (JCI) is a distributor of chlorine gas. JCI provides chlorine gas products for
the purification and treatment of water and wastewater systems, paper and textile manufacturing, food production, and
pharmaceutical products.
File Review/History: Stormwater inspections were conducted by Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
(CMSWS) on March 26, 2009 and December 13, 2013. The previous inspection reports were issued as compliant.
Inspection Summary: During the inspection on October 30, 2017, JCI was observed to be in compliance with the City of
Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance and NPDES Individual Storm Water Permit NCS000334. Please refer
to the report for comments and recommendations from the inspection.
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Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Stormwater system (catch basins,
No
Stormwater runoff drains by sheet flow from the property and
inlets, outfalls, etc.)
discharges from one (1) outfall.
Erosion issues
No
No significant stormwater erosion issues were observed on
the property.
Structural stormwater BMPs
Recommendation
Rip rap has been installed at the stormwater outfall to filter
sediment from stormwater runoff at the site. It is
recommended that the excess sediment around the outfall be
routinely cleaned up and properly disposed to keep the total
suspended solids (TSS) levels below the Permit Benchmark.
Illicit discharges/connections
No
No illicit discharges or connections were observed at the site
during the inspection.
Aboveground storage tank(s) - list
No
There are several chlorine aboveground storage tanks (ASTs)
tank sizes & contents
located inside the main building on the property. All of ASTs
are located within secondary containment. A complete list of
tank sizes, contents, and secondary
containment information for the ASTs is included in the
facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Underground storage tank(s) - fill port
N/A
area; list tank sizes & contents
Outdoor material storage area(s)
No
Empty storage containers are temporarily stored outdoors on
the gravel lot adjacent to the main building. No stormwater
issues were observed in the outdoor material storage area.
Outdoor processing area(s)
N/A
Loading/unloading area(s)
No
No stormwater pollution issues were observed in the
loading/unloading areas on the property.
Vehicle/equipment area(s) - fueling,
No
No vehicle maintenance or washing activities are conducted
washing, storage, etc.
on the property. The facility forklifts have propane fuel tanks.
Oil/water separator and/or
N/A
pretreatment
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Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments
Site Inspection Deficiency Comments
Waste storage/disposal area -
dumpsters, scrap metal bins, etc.
No
There is one (1) municipal waste dumpster and one (1) roll off
dumpster for waste from the water filtration system located
on the property. The dumpsters were covered and appeared
to be in good condition.
Food service area(s)
N/A
Narrative description of practices
Indoor material storage area(s)
No
Raw materials and finished products are stored indoors on
the property. No stormwater issues were observed in the
indoor material storage areas.
Indoor processing area(s)
No
All of the chemical processing areas are located indoors.
Floor drains
N/A
Non-stormwater discharge evaluation
of outfall(s)
Spill response equipment
No
Spill kits and drum overpacks are located at the site to be
used to clean up spills and leaks on the property.
Stormwater Pollution Plan Observed Comments
Does the facility have a stormwater
pollution prevention plan?
Yes
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been
prepared and implemented for Jones Chemicals Inc.
General location (USGS) map
Yes
on December 23, 2016 and June 29, 2017.
Narrative description of practices
Yes
The recent semi-annual analytical monitoring was conducted
Detailed site map
Yes
on December 23, 2016 and June 29, 2017. From a review of
List of significant spills (past 3 years)
Yes
No significant spills have been reported at the site during the
past 3 years.
Non-stormwater discharge evaluation
of outfall(s)
Yes
The recent non-stormwater discharge evaluation of the outfall
was conducted on June 22, 2017.
Feasibility study
Yes
A Process Hazard Analysis has been prepared for the
facility.
All necessary secondary
containment provided
Yes
Collected water evaluated and
documented prior to release
N/A
The secondary containment area is located indoors;
therefore, no stormwater is collected.
BMP Summary
Yes
Spill prevention and response plan
Yes
Preventative maintenance and good
housekeeping plan
Yes
Monthly preventative maintenance inspections are conducted.
Facility provides and documents
employee training
Yes
The facility conducts annual stormwater employee training;
the recent training was conducted on August 17, 2017. The
training records are located in the SPPP.
List of responsible parties
Yes
Reviewed and updated annually
Yes
The SPPP was reviewed and updated on August 17, 2017.
Stormwater facility inspection
program conducted semi-annually
Yes
The recent semi-annual facility inspections were conducted
on December 23, 2016 and June 29, 2017.
Qualitative/Analytical Monitoring Observed Comments
Qualitative monitoring conducted
Yes
The recent semi-annual qualitative monitoring was conducted
semi-annually
on December 23, 2016 and June 29, 2017.
Analytical monitoring conducted
Yes
The recent semi-annual analytical monitoring was conducted
semi-annually
on December 23, 2016 and June 29, 2017. From a review of
the analytical monitoring results, there have been no recent
Permit Benchmark exceedances.
Analytical monitoring from vehicle
N/A
maintenance
Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
Copy of permit and certificate of
coverage onsite
YesJones
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Chemicals Inc. has Stormwater Permit Certificate of
Coverage NCS000334.
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Permit and Outfalls Observed Comments
All outfalls observed
Yes
No stormwater pollution issues were observed at the outfall
on the property.
Number of Outfalls Observed
1
Representative outfall status
documented by NCDWQ
N/A
Annual no -exposure self
re -certification documented
N/A
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