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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Acting Director
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
July 19, 2013
Chemical Specialties, Inc.
Ms. Jonna Stein, SHEM
5910 Pharr Mill Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Subject: Chemical Specialties
Stormwater Permit# NCS000057
Cabarrus County, NC
Dear Ms. Stein:
Attached is a copy of the subject stormwater permit inspection conducted on June 28, 2013 by
Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of this Office.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning the
report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bou-Ghazale at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michael L. Parker
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Attachment
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., suite 301 Mooresville, ldC 28115 Ouc
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6746 No IhCaroltna
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCS000057 Effective: 05/01/12 Expiration: 04/30/17 Owner: Chemical Specialties Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Chemical Specialties
County: Cabarrus 5910 Pharr Mill Rd
Region: Mooresville
Harrisburg NC 28075
Contact Person: Jonna A Stein Title: Operations Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/28/2013 Entry
Time: 04:15 PM Exit Time: 05:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Samar E Bou Ghazale 7 � Phone. [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.2199
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NCS000057 Owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 06/28/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Facility is in compliance with the permit. No problems were noted during the investigation. Some of items produced by
the facilty inciudes:calcium nitrate, zinc nitrate, copper nitrate and sodium nitrate. Pond on site did not dischrage since
2003 according to Ms. Jonna Stein, Safety, Health and Environment Manager.
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Permit: NCS000057 Owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 06/28/2013 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?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: No spill occured during the past 3 years according according to Jonna
Stein, Safety, Health and Environmental Manager.
Qualitative Monitoring
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No NA
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Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
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Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
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Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
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Permit and Outfalls
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Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
January 24, 2012
Ms. Jonna Stein, Operations Manager
Chemical Specialties, Inc.
Post Office Box 1330
Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Chemical Specialties
NPDES Permit No. NCS000057
Cabarrus County, NC
Dear Ms. Stein:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on January 19, 2012, by Mr. Michael L. Parker with this Office.
The enclosed report should be self-explanatory. As noted by Mr. Parker during the inspection,
there are specific sections of your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) that need to be
addressed and/or updated. These areas were discussed with you during the inspection and are also noted
in the Summary Section in the attached inspection report. As a reminder, please note that your SPPP
should be updated on an annual basis as required by Part II, Section A, No. 7 of your permit.
If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with understanding any aspect of your
permit, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Parker at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
VVV Surface Water Protection Section,
Enclosure
cc: Shelton Sullivan — NPSIACO Unit
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 One
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1 -877-623-6 748 rlCclrO i.tld
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCS000057 Effective: 03/02/07 Expiration: 03/01/12 Owner: Chemical Specialties Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Chemical Specialties
County: Cabarrus 5910 Pharr Mill Rd
Region: Mooresville
Harrisburg NC 28075
Contact Person: Jonna A Stein Title: Operations Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name Mark Dwyer
On -site representative Jonna A Stein
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 01/19/2012 Entry Time: 10:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Michael L Parkerpif
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm water
(See attachment summary)
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 12:25 PM
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Ext.2194
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NCS000057 Owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 01/19/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
@4ommxrr911acted on January 19, 2012, by Michael Parker. Facility contact: Ms. Jonna Stein, Operations
Manager, [phone] and Mr. Mark Dwyer, Safety, Health and Environmental Manager, [phone]. This
inspection conducted in conjunction with the renewal of the subject SW permit. This facility is currently in the business of
producing inorganic products for industrial and agricultural applications and the wood preserving industry. Chemical
Specialties (CS) is in the process of switching over to organic based wood preserving chemicals, which is a trend
throughout the wood preserving industry. The site has two SW outfalls, one which drains to unnamed tributary to the
Rocky River and the other drains to a conveyance channel that empties into the Rocky River (RR). The RR at CS is listed
as impaired for Copper, Turbidity, and Biological Integrity. The downstream segment of the RR is listed as impaired for
Copper, Turbidity, and Zinc.
A small part of the SW generated on the western side of the CS site discharges through a steel pipe into a conveyance
channel located adjacent to the RR. This outfall is designated as outfall 001. On the day of the site visit, the only flow
observed in this pipe was potable water being used to keep nearby pieces of machinery from freezing. Outfall 001
appears to receive the least amount of SW generated at this site and a significant portion of the industrial processes that
drain to this outfall are under roof. Even so, benchmark levels for Cu and Zn are routinely exceeded at this outfall.
Observations made during the site visit noted that there were very limited options for structural BMPs at this outfall due to
the fact the area is almost entirely paved and this part of the site sits very near the top -of -bank of the RR. The proximity
of the RR to the site (and in particular this outfall) is problematic since storage of raw materials, loading and unloading of
raw materials and the finished product, and the various industrial processes are occurring adjacent to SW collection
drains that empty into this outfall. Major operational changes would be necessary if current operations were shifted to
another portion of the site. CS has made some improvements in this area, and additional measures may be possible.
Part of the SW generated at CS site is routed to an existing treatment lagoon that is covered under a separate NPDES
wastewater permit (NC0006351). There is also a portion of the site's SW that drains towards the lagoon, but does not
enter the lagoon. This SW eventually enters into an intermittent channel both by point and non -point source means. This
SW eventually discharges near the south end of the property into the RR and is designated as outfall 002. On the day of
the site visit, the intermittent channel had substantial flow, even though significant rainfall had not occurred for at least 48
hours prior to the site visit. It is surmised that the flow observed in the channel was predominately base flow from seeps
and groundwater sources located upstream on the CS property. During the site visit, Ms. Stein informed the writer that
analytical testing for this SW outfall was being collected in -channel at an inlet structure located approximately 200 feet
from the channel's junction with the RR. Based on observations made during the site visit, any testing performed at this
location especially when base flow existed in the channel would likely not provide data that was entirely reflective of the
SW draining from this portion of the CS facility.
Based on the analytical data collected to -date at outfall 002 (and reported to the Division), benchmark exceedances for
Cu and Zinc are numerous. The existence of base flow in the channel, however, would tend to dilute the SW flow, and
any data collected would likely not provide an accurate characterization of the SW draining to this outfall. It is unknown,
however, as to whether the analytical testing performed at this outfall was conducted when base flow existed or when the
channel was predominately SW. The SW that drains from this portion of the CS site enters the channel at several
different locations rather than one defined point. Ms. Stein informed the writer that the channel was often dry or nearly dry
during the warm weather months, which would be indicative of a channel that originates as an ephemeral channel and
begins a transition to intermittent prior to reaching the RR near the south end of the CS property. Complicating this matter
is the fact that CS has both point and non -point SW sources discharging into this channel, therefore, locating a sampling
location that will capture the SW originating from this portion of the property, but not include superfluous base flow in the
channel may be difficult. Further discussions and/or additional site visits may be necessary to determine whether the
current sampling location is the more appropriate location to capture the SW from the south side of the CS site.
Another likely contributor to this facilities inability to consistently comply with their benchmark limits is the historical use of
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Permit: NCS000057 Owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 01/19/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
the site as a wood preservatives manufacturer. CS has been in operation since the 60's, and the bioaccumulation of
wood preservation constituents are likely prevalent in the soils and on the equipment scattered throughout the site.
Although current SW exposure practices are likely a significant improvement over those of the past, any constituents that
may have accumulated in the soils and in some of the industrial process areas have the potential to be released during
storm events and ultimately effect SW quality. CS also has air emissions, but it is unclear as to whether these emissions
could have played a significant role in failure of CS to meet benchmark requirements. There are also operational
improvements that may help in reducing pollutant levels. For example, scrap copper used in the manufacturing of the
wood preservatives is stored in bags at one location on -site, but must be transported across site by fork-lift to where it is
processed. In the area where the bags of scrap copper are.stored for manufacturing, small flakes of copper can be seen
on the pavement in the vicinity of the unloading area that are exposed to rain events. The leaching of copper from these
flakes into SW is highly probably given the relative acidity of our rainfall.
Zinc has also been problematic at CS with many reported results above benchmark levels, however, according to Ms.
Stein, all sources of Zinc used in the manufacturing process are now under roof. Again, historical manufacturing activities
at this facility may be playing a part in the sources of current zinc levels, but it was noted by the writer that a large part of
the site is covered by galvanized metal buildings and galvanized metal piping is found throughout the site. Over time, zinc
may be slowly leaching into the site's SW during rainfall events from these areas. It was suggested to Ms. Stein that
some of the many internal outfalls located throughout the CS property (including some roof drainage) be sampled to help
determine the effect, if any that the metal structures and piping may be having an zinc concentrations in the site SW. Ms.
Stein was amenable to conducting this sampling in hopes it will help identify possible sources of zinc.
At this time, CS is not required to conduct any in -stream monitoring for copper or zinc in either their SW permit or their
NPDES wastewater permit. Instream testing may also help CS identify to what extent they may contributing to the RR's
impairment for Cu, especially during storm events.
CS has instituted a number of physical and operational improvements designed to help reduce contaminant exposure and
more are planned in the coming months. Language is being considered for the renewed permit that will offer CS an
opportunity to continue to investigate potential Cu and Zn sources while possibly offering some relief from tiered testing.
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Permit: NGS000057 Owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 01/19/2012 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?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: Latitude and longitude of each outfail should be added to the General
Location (USGS) map.
The members of the Spill Prevention and Response Plan team should be listed in the
SPPP.
The SPPP should include the person(s) responsible for the implementation of the SPPP.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
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Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
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Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
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Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
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Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
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# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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Permit: NC5000057 Owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 01/19/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? WOOD
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ■
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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Beverly Eaves Fertlue
Governor
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North Carolina Deparment of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
August 5, 2011
Ms, Jonna A. Stein
Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
Chemical Specialties, Inc.
Post Office Box 1330
Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Chemical Specialties, Inc.
Stormwater Permit No. NCS000057
Cabarrus County, N.C.
Dear Ms. Stein:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on July 28, 2011 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at [phone].
Sincerely,
lvye' Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Cabarrus Health Alliance
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Iviocresville Regional Office
Locution: 610 Exist CentorAve., Suite 301 lvtuoronvih,, NC 2611.5
Photia: (704) 663-16991 Fax: [phone]\ Custom fSorvice: 1-877-623-6748
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCSO00057 Effective: 03/02/07 Expiration: 03/01/12 Owner: Chemical Specialties Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Chemical Specialties
County: Cabarrus
5910 Pharr Mill fid
Region: Mooresville
Harrisburg NC 28075
Contact Person: Jenna A Stein Title: SH&E Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative
Related Perinits:
inspection Date: 07/2812011
Primary Inspector: Wesley N Bell
Secondary Inspector(s):
Jonna A Stein
Entry Time: 05 AM
Reason for Inspection: Rout ne
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: E3 Compliant D Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment SLImmary)
Certification: Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Exit Time: 11:24 AM
`0 I Phone: [phone]
Ext.2192
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NCSC00057 Cwner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 0712812011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: MCSC00057 Owner - Facility: Chern:cal Specialties inc
Inspection Cate: 77l2812011 Inspection Type: Comp6arce Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
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# 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?
# 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 Pfan 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: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) was organized and well
maintained. The SPPP was last updated/reviewed in June 2010 and employee training
was last performed in December 2010. Comprehensive facility stormwater inspections
were performed, in May 2011 and November 2010.
Qualitative Monitorin0
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment: The last qualitativeMsual monitoring event was performed in July 2011,
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
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Permit; NCS000057 Owner - i Chemicai Specialties Inc
Inspection Date; 07/28/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: The pH analyses are performed on -site under laboratory certification #526.
Pace Analytical Services, Inc. (Certification ff-12) has also been contracted to provide
analytical support. The facility staff rrlust ensure the collection and analysis tunes for
the pH measurements are documented to verify compliance with the 15 minute holding
time requirement.
Stormwater monitoring data was reviewed for the samples collected in July 2011,
December 2010, and May 201'0. The facility exceeded the benchmark values for zinc
and copper during all sampling events. The Outfall 002 copper value was incorrectly
transcribed on the monitoring report for the July 2011 sampling event. An amended
monitoring report will be resubmitted. The self -monitoring data reviewed during the
inspection was organized and well maintained.
Permit and Outfalls
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Comment: The facility has two designated Stormwater outfalls and no discharges were
observed during the inspection. The evaluations for the presence of non-stormwater
discharges were last performed in June 2011.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Sylvesterj, Bartos
Chemical Specialties Inc
PO Box 1330
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Dear Permittee:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
July 6, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Dlv1Slm,3 OF WATER QUALITY
JUL 13 2011
SWF' SI<i fiOiy
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Chemical Specialties
Permit Number NCS000057
Cabarrus County
Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under NPDES Permit NCS000057. This
permit expires on March 1, 2012. To assure consideration for continued coverage under your
individual permit, you must apply to the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) for renewal of your permit.
Enclosed you will find an individual permit Renewal Application Form, Supplemental Information
request, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification for your facility.
Filing the application form along with the requested supplemental information will constitute your
application for renewal of this permit. Until your permit renewal is completed and you receive a new
permit, please continue to comply with all conditions and monitoring requirements in your expired
NPDES stormwater permit.
The application and supplement must be completed and returned to DWQ by September 9, 2011.
Failure to request renewal within this time period will result in delay of your permit renewal and may
result in a civil assessment. Discharge of stormwater from your facility without coverage under a valid
stormwater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in
assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions regarding permit renewal procedures please contact Brian Lowther of the
Stormwater Permitting Unit at (919)-807-6368 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Cc: Central Files
SPU Files
Mooresville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service; 1-877-623-6748
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Renewal Application Form
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number
Stormwater Discharge Permit NC5000057
The following is the information currently in our database for your facility. Please review this information carefully and
make all corrections/additions as necessary in the space provided to the right of the current information.
Owner Affiliation Information
Owner/ Organization Name:
Owner Contact:
Mailing Address:
Prone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
* Reissued Permit will be mailed to the owner address
Chemical Specialties Inc
Mr. Sylvester J. Bartos
PO Box 1330
Harrisburg, NC 28075
[phone]
Facility/Permit Contact Information
Facility Name: Chemical Specialties
Facility Physical Address: 5910 Pharr Mill Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Facility Contact:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
Discharge Information
Receiving Stream Rocky River
Stream Class:
Basin:
Sub -Basin:
Number of Outfalls:
C
Yadkin River Basin
03-07-11
Impaired WatersITMDL
Does this facility discharge to waters listed as impaired or waters with a finalized TMDL? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't Know
( for information on these waters refer to http.11h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/lmpaired Waters TMDL/ )
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and
belief such information is true, complete and accurate.
Signature
Print or type name of person signing above
Date
Title
Please return this completed renewal application form to: Stormwater Permitting Unit
Attn: Brian Lowther
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Govemor Director Secretary
January 6, 2010
Ms. Jonna A. Stein
Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
Chemical Specialties, Inc.
Post Office Box 1330
Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Chemical Specialties, Inc.
Stormwater Permit No. NCS000057
Cabarrus County, N.C.
Dear Ms. Stein:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on December 18, 2009 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
cc: Cabarrus Health Alliance
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresv#Ile. NC 28115 OnePhone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NGS000057 Effective: 03/02/07 Expiration: 03/01/12 Owner: Chemical Specialties Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Chemical Specialties
County: Cabarrus 5910 Pharr Mill Rd
Region: Mooresville
Harrisburg NC 28075
Contact Person: Sylvester J Bartos Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Jonna A Stein Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 12/18/2009 Entry Time: 9:45 AM Exit Time: 12:50 PM
Primary Inspector: -Wesley N Bell <�/.�,z..te� I / y f Phone: [phone]
! Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.2192
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ■ Compliant n Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCS000057 Owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection hate: 12/18/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: NCS000057 Owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 12/18/2009 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? ■ n ❑ ❑
# 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?
# 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 Pian been impiemented?
Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) was organized and well
maintained. The SPPP was last revised in March 07. The facility staff must ensure the
following is documented: Outfall 002 location on the site maps and the description of the
drainage area, overall SPPP updates (annual) , any significant spills for the year (even if
none occurred), and the facility's response to any exceedances to the permit's
benchmark values. The site grounds were well maintained and additional curbing and
rip -rap had been installed along the driveway near the tote bin storage area and
adjacent tree buffer.
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment: The last qualitative monitoring event was performed on 11/10/09.
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
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Permit: NC5000057 owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 12/18/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: The last analytical monitoring event was performed on 11/10/09. The
facility uses both the on -site laboratory (Certification #526) and the contracted services
of Pace Analytical Services, Inc. (Certification #s 12 & 40) for analytical support. The
results of the analytical sampling events on 11/10/09 and 516109 revealed exceedances
of the copper and zinc benchmark values at both outfalls. The facility staff continue to
investigate the cause of the exceedances including the implementation of sampling
throughout specific stormwater drainage systems.
Permit and Oultfalls Yes No NA N@
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the, site? ■ Q 0 ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ n Q
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ■
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? , ■ ❑ 0 !t
Comment: The facility has designated two stormwater outfalls. The stormwater at
both outfalls appeared clear with no foam.
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Ms. Jonna A. Stein
Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
Chemical Specialties, Inc.
Post Office Box 1330
Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075
Dear Ms. Stein:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
Coleen H. Sullins. Directo
Division of Water Quality
June 4, 2008
Subject: Compliance Evaluation.Inspection
Chemical Specialties, Inc.
Stormwater Permit No. NCS000057
Cabarrus County, N.C.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection
conducted at the subject facility on May 29, 2008 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have questions concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Allocco, Mr. Bell, or me at [phone].
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Cabarrus Health Alliance
Sincerely,
-RU Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
No `hCarolina
Naturallry
Mooresville Regional Office division of Water Quality Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.ore 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax [phone]
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCS000057 Effective: 03/02/07 Expiration: 03/01/12 Owner: Chemical Specialties Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Chemical Specialties
County: Cabarrus 5910 Pharr Mill Rd
Region: Mooresville
Harrisburg NC 28075
Contact Person: Sylvester J Bartos Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Jonna A Stein
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05129/2008 Entry Time: 01:10 PM
Primary Inspector: Wesley N Bell
Secondary Inspector(s):
Marcia Allocco�It
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Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Certification:
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Exit Time: 03:30 PM
6 Phone: [phone]
Ext.2192
C't Phone: [phone] Ext.2204
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
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Permit: NCS000057 Owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 05/29/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN cont'd:
Overall, the site was well maintained; however, the following observations were noted:
- a small area of asphalt was stained with a copper product adjacent to the covered metal container used for the disposal
of copper filters.
- tote bins containing residual Linseed Oil (at the drain valve) were being stored outside on the asphalt driveway.
- a small area around the hydraulic assembly of the cardboard dumpster had leaked oil onto the asphalt.
The facility staff are in the process of addressing these above -noted observations. In addition, this Office recommends
that the facility staff improve the BMPs along the fence line (near the tote bin storage area) and surrounding areas
(outside the fence and adjacent to the tree buffer) where a large volume of stormwater runoff occurs.
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Permit: NCS000057 owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 05/29/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE i
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?
# 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: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was (SPPP) organized and well
maintained. The SPPP was last updated in March 07. The facility staff must ensure the
SPPP is updated to reflect the second Stormwater outfall. See "Summary" Section for
additional comments.
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Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The last qualitative/visual monitoring event was performed on 4/28108.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: Pace Analytical Services, Inc. has been contracted to provide analytical
support. Analytical monitoring was last performed on 4/28/08. The pH analysis was
performed outside of the 15-minute holding time requirement. Please be advised that
the collection and analysis of the pH samples must be performed within 15 minutes as
required by 40 CFR136.3 Table II.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCS000057 Owner - Facility: Chemical Specialties Inc
Inspection Date: 05/29/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
# 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?
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: The facility has designated one stormwater outfall (001); however, the
inspection revealed that a second stormwater outfall needed to be designated. This
second stormwater outfall is equipped with a gate valve to contain any spills or
leakages. The stormwater discharge from Outfall 001 appeared clear with no foam.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. Sylvester J. Bartos
Chemical Specialties, Inc.
P.O. Box -1330
Harrisburg, North Carolina 2807-5
Dear Mr. Bartos�
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT ANC NATTUURAALL
May 18, 1999
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Subject: NPDES Permit Renewal Application
Permit Number NCS000057
Individual Stormwater Permit
Cabarrus County
The Division of Rater Qual7r's Stormwater and General Permits Unit hereby acknowledges receipt of your renewal
application for coverage under INTDES Permit Number NCS000057 on May 17, 1999. The submitted renewal
package contained the following items:
➢ Signed application
➢ Site map
➢ Analytical monitoring results summary
➢ Visual monitoring results summary
➢ Best Management Practices summary
➢ Narrative describing significant changes at the permitted facility
➢ Signed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan certification
A preliminary review of the submitted renewal application package has been conducted and it appears to be
complete. No further information is required at this time. If you have any questions about the renewal process or
would like to discuss this letter, please contact me at (919) 733-50S3, extension 545.
Sincerely.
Darren M_ England
Environmental Engineer
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Central Files
SWU-238-032499
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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