Email from ARO - Inspection Rpt Language 9-5-18

Bennett, Bradley
From: Reed, Isaiah L
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 11:03 AM
To: Bennett, Bradley; Georgoulias, Bethany; Aiken, Stan E
Subject: Individual permit inspection for BRO Inc.
Bradley,
Below is the language used in the inspection report I am sending out today concerning BRP Inc. in Spruce Pine.
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On August 28, 2018 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Bernice Wilson and others on site. The facility
was also inspected to confirm applicability of pending individual permit renewal. During the inspection, the following
items were noted:
1) An area was observed outside the facility which was being used to store a large number of steel cages. After inquiry, it
was explained that these cages hold aluminum parts for a washing/drying process. The permitee is directed to confirm
that these cages do not present any opportunity to expose any chemicals to precipitation when stored outside after use.
The permitee is also directed to provide a written summary of the industrial process associated with these cages to the
regional office.
2) A chemical storage area was observed at the facility containing a large number of used chemical drums. Due to the
total storage volume of these containers, this area must be under secondary containment to be in compliance with the
permit. The permitee is directed to immediately begin the process of designing and implementing secondary
containment for the chemical storage area.
Isaiah L. Reed, BSc, MS4CECI, CEPSCI
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Land Quality Section, Asheville Regional Office
Phone: [phone]
Email: Isaiah. reed(a�NCDENR.gov
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
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