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Pat McCrary
Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvada, III
Acting Director
July 18, 2013
1* Todd Walton
NC Port Authority
2202 Bumene Blvd
Wlnirrgtart NC 29401
Subject: NPDBS Compliance Inspection Report
North Carolina Port Authority Morehead City Terrmal
NPDES PamitNo. NCSOOOl73
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Walton,
Secretary
The Division of Water Qualay conducted a compliance evaluation inspection ofthe Morehead City Terminal on July 17, 2013, to
verify that the facitrty is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES Permit No. NCSOOO 173.
The fun1hy appeared to be clean, well maintained, and properly operated. The stornmater outfall locations appeared to be in
good condition with no evidence of sediment ftn the site or presence of any polhtants of concern. 7ite findings and cornmerts
noted during ttuis inspection are wed in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entided "Compliance inspection Report".
There were no issues noted drying this inspection. If you have any questions concerning this report, you may contact me at
[phone] or via end at chadcoburn0jncdenr.aov.
Enclosures: Water Campiiance Inspection Report
Cc: Central Files — Raleigh NPDES Compliance & Perrnitft Unit
Wilrnington Regional Office — Yellow File
Wilmington Regional office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wiltaington. NC 28405
Phone: 9IV95-72151 FAX: [phone] S Customer Service: "77-623-6748
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org
Sincerely,
Chad Coburn
Senior &Mronmentai Specialist
NorthCarohna
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCSb00173 Effective: 07/01/08 Expiration: 06/30/13 Owner. NC State Ports Authority
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Port of Morehead City
County: Carteret 113 Arendell St
Region: Wilmington
Morehead City NC 28557
Contact Person: Rex Edwards Title: Morehead Operations Dire Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0711712013
Primary Inspector: Chad Coburn
SecondaryInspector(s):
Entry Time: 10:30 AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: 5tormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 11:45 AM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: NCS000173 Owner - Facility: NC State Ports Authority
Inspection Date: 07/17/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: ,,Routine
Inspection Summary:
The most recent permit has expired and the facility is waiting for the new permit to be issued. The site looked well
managed and was compliant with the NCS000173 permit.
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Permit: NGS000173 Owner - Facility: NC State Ports Authority
tnspection Date: 07/17120/3 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'?
❑
❑
❑ 0
# 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 altematives to current practices?
■
❑
❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■
❑
n n
# 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?
■
n
❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
■
❑
❑ ❑
Comment: Consultant for SPP is Catlin. Plan was updated in 2012, with site map
updated in March of 2013. See file for copy.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
❑
❑ ❑ ■
Comment: Reports of the most recent qualitative monitoring are being mailed to the
regional office. However, the previous years monitoring was completed.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
■
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
❑
Cl ■ ❑
Comment: Less than 55 gallons of new oil is used each month and all maintenance
work is performed inside.
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 property documented by the Division?
❑
❑ ❑ ■
Page: 3

Permit: NCS000173 Owner -Facility: NC State Ports Authority
Inspection Date: 07/17/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: lRoutine
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑•
Comment: All of the actual outfall pipes were underwater during the inspection. I
observed all of the areas where the outfalls were located and the drainage areas
associated with each one.
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Mr. Todd Walton
NC Port Authority
2202 Surnette Blvd.
Wilmington, NC 28401
Dear Mr. Walton:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
June 25, 2008
Subject: NPDES Compliance Inspection Report
NC Port Authority Morehead City Port
NPDES Permit NCS000173
Carteret County
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality conducted an inspection of the Morehead Port on April 7,
2008. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in NPDES Permit No. NCS000173.
The facility appeared to be clean, well maintained and properly operated. The stormwater outfalls from
the site appeared to be in good condition with no evidence of sediment from the site or presence of any pollutants
of concern.
Please ensure that the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan be updated to include the changes that
have occurred on site (addition of one new building, removal of one building and removal of PCS Phosphate
leased site from plan). Should you have any questions concerning the inspection, please contact me at 910-796-
7343.
Sincerely,
Linda Willis
Environmental Engineer
Surface Water Protection Section
Wilmington Regional Office
cc: DWQIRaleigh Central Files
WiRO NPDES NCS000173
NIPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight/Raleigh
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone [phone] Custorner Service
Internet: W,%%tiv.ncwateTguaiitv.ore Fax [phone]i-623-674$
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCS000173 Effective: 04/14/00 Expiration: D4130105 Owner: NC State Ports Authority
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Port of Morehead City
County: Carteret 113 Arendell St
Region: Wilmington
Morehead City NC 28557
Contact Person: Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/07/2008 Entry Time: 10:15 AM
Primary Inspector: Linda Willis
Secondary Inspector(s):
Jean Conway
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 12:20 PM
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: i

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Permit: NGS000173 owner - Facif y. NC State Ports Authority
Inspection Date: 04/072008 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 altematives 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?
fl ❑
❑ ■
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The facility did not have data for the past two years due to the permit
expiring two years ago. The permit text did not require the permittee to continue
monitoring throughout the expired years.
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 outfali status, is it properly documented by the Division?
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Page: 3

Permit: NCS000173 Owner - Facility: NC State Ports Authority
Inspection Date: 04/07/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: Some changes on site have occurred since last year's inspection. Please
ensure that the SWP3 is updated accordingly.
Page: 4

O� W ArFMichael P. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
OG North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
� r
> Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
a Division of Water Quality
May 30, 2006
Mr. Layton Bedsole, Environmental Affairs Manager
North Carolina State Port Authority
Post Office Box 9002
Wilmington, INC 28402
Subject: NPDES Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Port of Morehead City
NPDES Stormwater Permit Number NCS000173
County: Carteret
Dear Mr. Bedsole,
On January 27, 2006, Linda Willis of the Division of Water Quality Regional Office, performed an inspection of the
subject facility. This inspection was conducted to determine if the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and requirements specified in NPDES Stormwater Permit number NCS000173.
Please find attached a copy of the Industrial Stormwater Inspection Report, which indicates the findings of the
inspection and a summary of compliance issues. Pursuant to the meeting held on April 18, 2006 in which you,
myself and Linda Willis attended, PCS will not pursue an individual stormwater permit separate from the Port of
Morehead City's individual stormwater permit. PCS will be responsible for the implementation of all the best
management practices defined in the Port of Morehead City's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan as it relates
to the leased site on which PCS conducts it's operations.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Linda Willis at the Wilmington Regional Office,
telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,-,�
Edward Beck
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosures
Cc: Carteret County NCS files NC State Port Authority NCS000173
Danny Smith: NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit
Linda Willis: WiRO
Bethany Georgoulias, Stormwater Permitting Unit, Raleigh
Central Files
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
Phone: [phone] / Fax: 91Q395-2004 / Internet: ncwaterquality.org WoAhCarofina
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AT A NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NCDENR INDUSTRIAL STORM WATER INSPECTION FORM
REGIONAL OFFICE
Facility: NC State Port Authority, Morehead City
Date: January 27, 2006
Location Address: 113 Arendell Street
COC #: NCS000173
Contact Name: Layton Bedsole
Phone Number: 910 343 6232
Contact Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9002, Wilmington, NC 28401
County: Carteret
Directions:
NCSPA on right (Hwy 70E.) Before Bridge to Beaufort
Routine Compliance Inspection
Rescission Request
Complaint Investigation
x
Other — Explain Permit Renewal Inspection
A -
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STORM WATER POLtUTIONrPREVENTION PLAN `=
Yes
No
NIA
Comments
1-
is a copy of the signed and certified SWPPP at the facility?
x
2.
Does the facility's SWPPP address the minimum BMP
requirements?
x
3.
Are amendments to the SWPPP clearly documented?
x
4.
Is the current SWPPP complete?
x
AIMx
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
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Yes
No
N/A
1.
Were the vehicle/equipment maintenance areas inspected?
x
2.
Are vehiclelmachinery leaks and drips properly managed?
x
3.
Is vehicle/equipment washing done in a designed area so that
wash water can be properly managed?
x
4.
Was the vehicle fueling area inspected?
x
5.
Are vehicle maintenance activities kept indoors?
x
6.
Were the vehicle/equipment storage areas inspected?
x
7.
Are current BMPs in vehicle/equipment/fueling areas adequate?
x
C
i~WASTEMANAGEMENT t} r���r' k;.
Yes
No
N/A
1.
Are containers for temporary storage of wastes labeled?
x
2.
Are waste materials recycled?
x
3.
Are hazardous wastes properly handled and disposed of?
x
4.
Is processed debris removed regularly?
x
5.
Is there secondary containment for liquid wastes?
x
6.
Are current waste management BMPs adequate?
x
DATERIAL
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MSTORAG"�� n
Yes
No
N/A
1.
Are there appropriate BMPs for outdoor storage of raw materials,
products, and byproducts?
x
2.
Are containers for chemical substances labeled?
x
3.
Is there secondary containment for liquid storage?
x
4.
Are current BMPs in material storage areas adequate?
x
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Sit1 CONTROL
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Yes
No
NIA
Comments
1.
Are there procedures for spill response and cleanup?
x
2.
Are appropriate spill containment and cleanup materials kept on -site and in
convenient locations?
x
No ww, permit held
No ww permit held
3.
Are used absorbent materials disposed of in a timeiy manner?
x
4.
Are current spill BMPs adequate?
x
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EROSION
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Yes
No
NIA
1.
Are unpaved outdoor areas protected from watertwind erosion?
x
2.
Are drainage ditches or the areas around the outfalls free of erosion?
x
3.
Do implemented BMPs appear effective in controlling erosion?
x
G.`NQN-STORM�WAfER
MANIAGEMENT' -
Yes
No
NIA
1.
Have all illicit water discharges been eliminated or permitted?
x
2.
Are BMPs for authorized non -storm water discharges properly implemented? 1x
3.
Are current BMPs adequate for management of authorized non -storm water
discharges?
x
H.
PRLANOCESS WASTEWATER,CONTROLIS AND M - NR�©RENG
Yes
No
NIA
1.
Are wastewater treatment facilities properly maintained?
x
2.
Has monitoring been done?
x
f.
SfREAMBSEfZVATE NIIMPACTS
Yes
No
NIA
1.
Were there any stream impacts?
x
2.
Were field parameters taken for pH or DO?
x
3.
Were there any stream standard violations/
x
4.
Were there excessive solids in the stream?
x
5.
Were pictures taken?
x
6.
Were samples taken?
x
Bulk business poses challenges. Conveyor belt in PCS site area of concern for loss of material to the surrounding ground. Vehicle traffic in and
out of bulk storage areas is problematic. Tires transport dry chemical outside of sheltered areas. Offloading bulk material from barge to hopper
Can result in loss of product to berth which is washed into waterway.
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(C[RCIE�ON
Indusry in substantial compliance
2.
Minor deficiencies noted. Revist scheduled for (date).
3.
Major deficiencies or discharges noted and require prompt correction. Revisit scheduled for (date).
4.
Critical deficiencies or discharges noted and require immediate correctioin. Revisit scheduled for (date).
5.
Rescission is appropriate.
6.
Rescission is not appropriate.

L. Include a Map of the facility. This drawing should depict the building, parking, process, and storage areas. If you do
not have a map, draw one or request that the facility provide you one in your written correspondence.
Map was included in the permit application package. Attached is a map provided by Mr. Bedsole who has requested that
the area W of Hwy 70 (PCS leased area) should hold a separate stormwater permit with PCS as the permittee. Mr.
Bedsole believe if the stormwater drain from drop inlet 912 and 201 A2 is sealed to separate the conveyance of
stormwater from the facility site east of the railroad tracks from the site west of the railroad tracks should provide a
definable and separable boundary to isolate the west side currently leased by PCS to support the request to issue PCS
and individual stormwater permit for that portion of the Port Authority's property. The Wilmington Regional Office (WiRO)
is not in favor of the request due to the fact that the Port Authority is the owner of the facility, has managed an existing and
effective stormwater permit/program for years, has the authority to impose stormwater BMP's as specified in the Port
Authority's SWPPP, has the legal right to levy penalties in the event any leasee fails to comply with the BMPs identified in
the Port Authority's SWPPP or is the cause of any enforcement actions by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) for water
quality violations. WiRO believes that the Port Authority's management and oversight of the stormwater permit and it's
requirements for this portion of the facility is ultimately in the best interest and will provide the best protection to the
surface waters (Calico Creek, Newport River and Bogue Sound. Mr. Bedsole was not concerned about any specific
activities/problems associated with PCS. He asserts the Port's concerns primarily are in regard to public perception
should the DWQ levy enforcement actions against the North Carolina State Port Authority due to surface water impacts
from PCS activities.
M. Develop a Vicinity Map for the file.
N. Identify all records that were reviewed.
Reviewed the monitoring data for the 4th year (quantitative analyses) and also the required qualitative data. The data
was complete. All outfalls that were required were included. The SWPPP appeared to be thorough in addressing all
areas of concern for potential pollutants. The Port Authority hires a contract auditor to review the plan versus the
facility grounds for effectiveness. All the recommendations provided by the auditor were assimilated into the plan and
put into practice with the exception of improvements in off loading of bulk materials to the hopper and the wash down
operations. The Port Authority has implemented pressure washing to maximize the washing process while minimizing
the volume of water required to effectively clean the hopper and berth.
0. Explain how Secondary Containment is being used and whether these measures are bring properly maintained. [Did
you observe that the secondary containment had release valves (were they open, locked etc.), was there water, waste
product, sheen, etc observed within the secondary containment area? Explain your observations] Secondary
containment was provided for the vehicletheavy equipment maintenance areas. No small containerized materials
were seen.
P. House keeping and best management practices (maintenance of BMPs) status.
The Port Authority has given much attention to every area on the facility grounds for potential improvements to their
practices to minimize pollutant exposure to storm water_ The two areas that need continued improvement are
admittedly problematic in finding a reasonable solution and those are: 1) the rail car loading areas where Aluminum
ore is seen on the ground near and on the tracks where loading operations are conducted. 2) The PCS site has
issues with the conveyor belt losing product to the ground from vibration of the belt and wind effects. The storage
building for PCS product provides protection from storm water with the exception of product that is conveyed outside
by truck's tires.
Q. Identify outfalls and receiving waters. List any observation or concerns. Calico Creek, Bogue Sound, Newport River
No floating solids or discolored water was seen.
R. Take digital photographs to support staff report observations and to provide assistance to future inspectors).
Photos were taken by Central Office Personnel.

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INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER SUMMARY OF FINDINGS REPORT
Date of Inspection: January 27, 2006
ADEQUACY OF SWPPP:
The SWP3 was reviewed on March 22, 2006. The plan had updated revisions documented for changes to the Best
Management Practices at the Port for the year 2005. An inspection of the berths, container storage areas, vehicle
maintenance areas, bulk conveyance, and bulk storage areas were conducted. The results of the Analytical Monitoring
(as required by the stormwater permit) accompanied the permit renewal application. A summary sheet was also
included with the permit renewal package for the Qualitative Monitoring Requirements_ The plan should be amended to
include improvements to BMP's that will resolve the issues of high COD at several outfalls (103, 302, and B03).
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AREA:
One small maintenance building is located on site. There appeared to be no oily residue in the vicinity of the building.
Waste oil had secondary containment.
TEMPORARY STORAGE OF WASTE MATERIALS:
No waste materials were seen stored outdoors. Waste oil in vehicle maintenance area had secondary containment.
OUTDOOR STORAGE OF MATERIALS:
No bulk materials were staged outside at the time of the inspection. Aluminum ore was stored in rail car on the rail
track. The rail track requires more housekeeping. Fertilizer was stored inside a large storage building. The storage
building protects the material from storm water with the exception of the material that get conveyed off site by truck tire.
SPILL RESPONSE AND CLEANUP PROGRAM:
The stormwater pollution prevention plan incorporates adequate spill response and clean up practices to be
implemented in the case of a spill.
EROSION CONTROL ON SITE:
The site is primarily paved on the majority of the exposed surfaces. The west shore of the property on Calico Creek is
exhibiting heavy erosion from wind and wave action. Hurricane season exacerbates the degradation. The Port
Authority intends to improve the bank area.
ILLICIT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION:
None detected.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES:
The Morehead City Terminal site willlis being vacated. Morehead City Terminal will/has request/ed their NPDES WW
permit to be rescinded. The Regional Office is in support of this request. The outfall from this facility is covered under
the stormwater permit NCS000173.
STREAM IMPACTS/RESULTS OF SAMPLING:
The fourth year 1 5' quarter results at outfalls 103, 302, and 803 had extremely high levels of COD (1460, 1534, 1306
myll. respectively). The fourth year 2n° quarter results at the same outfalls were not as high but still problematic. The
3 quarter results were 1566, 944, and 452 mg/L (103,302 and 803 respectively) and 41h quarter at 803 was 530 mg1L,
(the rest of the outfall data was not available when the results were provided with the permit renewal application to the
Division). Taking the flow into account, more than 26,000 ibs of COD was introduced to the receiving waters via those
3 outfalis during one storm event in the 4'" year of the permit cycle according to the quantitative data provided.
Although COD was high, TSS was not near as problematic, however TSS is not required at outfalls 103 and 302.
Solutions that can be implemented in the SWPPP to reduce the concentration of COD at the outfalls mentioned above
should continue to be sought.
SUM MARYIRECOM MENDATIONS:
The high pressure washing of the bulk material hopper used to receive and then deliver bulk free product to the
transport trucks is of some concern. The wash water from that operation would drain directly to the receiving waters.

The washing operation utilizes a high pressure washer to reduce the amount of water use during the wasting process
and reduce the amount of time needed to wash the hopper. The SWPPP audit identified utilizing catch basins to be
built to capture the wash water. This was one of the few suggestions not acted upon by the Port Authority.
This Port is handling more bulk business that inherently increases the exposure of the imported/exportedlstored-
materials to the environment. The Port Authority should amend their BMP's to eliminate storm water exposure in the
areas of bulk material handling/offloading/storage/conveyance.
The facility is determined to be compliant with the requirements of the stormwater permit NCS000173.
Wilmington Region Recommendations:
The Wilmington Regional Office has no objection to renewing the Stormwater Permit NPDES NCS000173. Consider
ways to resolve the high COD problems seen at outfalls 103, 302 and 803. Maintain the previous permit
monitoring requirements and please consider including TSS analysis at outfal€s 103 and 302 in the upcoming
permit renewal.
Inspected by: Linda Willis
Date: April 4, 2006
Logged by:
Inspector. /�_ _ cam, I- i j c) 6
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Comments for you
bethany. . georgoul i as@ncmai 1 . net
Linda Willis wrote:
Hey Bethany,
I wished I had your cell phone on Fri. I worried and worried whether you were
alright_ I hope your husband found you with no problems on Friday.
I was wondering, shall I write up an inspection report for Sunny Point and the
Ports? Seems like I was to fill out the check list inspection form for all
three and I believe Aisha said a formal inspection letter should accompany
that. will you need that in the form of a letter to the permit to support your
efforts in renewing the permits? Not sure how you all want to see the regional
comments. Also if any of you all have comments you want me to incorporate into
my inspection letter, I'm glad to include them. would you get together with
Bradley, Ken, Bill, Aisha and Sarah for joint comments and send them via email
to me?? If no comments on any of the facilities, just give me a shout via email
stating so.
Thanks and I enjoyed working with you all last week.
Best Regards,
Linda Willis
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A.
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
Yes
No
NIA
Comments
1-
Is a copy of the signed and certified SWPPP at the facility?
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Does the facility's SWPPP address the minimum BMP
requirements?
3.
Are amendments to the SWPPP clearly documented?
4.
Is the current SWPPP complete?
B.
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
Yes
No
NIA°`
1.
Were the vehicle/equipment maintenance areas inspected?
2.
Are vehicle/machinery leaks and drips properly managed?
V
3.
Is vehicle/equipment washing done in a designed area so that
wash water can be properly managed?
✓
4.
Was the vehicle fueling area inspected?
5.
Are vehicle maintenance activities kept indoors?
6.
Were the vehicle/equipment storage areas inspected?
✓
7.
Are current BMPs in vehicle/equipment/fueling areas adequate?
✓
C.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Yes
No
NIA
1!
Are containers for temporary storage of wastes labeled?
✓
2.
Are waste materials recycled?
Y
3.
Are hazardous wastes properly handled and disposed of?Q-
4.
Is processed debris removed regularly?
✓
5.
Is there secondary containment for liquid wastes?kim-
✓
6.
Are current waste management BMPs adequate?
✓
❑.
MATERIAL STORAGE
Yes
No
NIA
1.
Are there appropriate BMPs for outdoor storage of raw materials,
products, and byproducts?
2. -
Are containers for chemical substances labeled?
1/
3.
Is there secondary containment for liquid storage?
4.
Are current BMPs in material storage areas adequate?
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SPILL CONTROL
Yes
No
NIA
Comments
1.
Are there procedures for spill response and cleanup?
2.
Are appropriate spill containment and cleanup materials kept on -site and in
convenient locations?
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Are used absorbent materials disposed of in a timely manner?
4.
Are current spill BMPs adequate?
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EROSION
Yes
No
NIA
1.
Are unpaved outdoor areas protected from water/wind erosion?
✓
2.
Are drainage ditches or the areas around the outfalls free of erosion?
_✓
3.
Do implemented BMPs appear effective in controlling erosion?
G.
NON -STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
Yes
No
NIA
1.
Have all illicit water discharges been eliminated or permitted?
✓
2.
Are BMPs for authorized non -storm water discharges properly implemented?
1�
3.
Are current 6MPs adequate for management of authorized non -storm water
discharges?
H.
PROCESS WASTEWATER CONTROLS AND MONITORING
Yes
No
NIA
1.
Are wastewater treatment facilities properly maintained?�
2.
Has monitoring been done?
1.
STREAM OBSERVATIONIIMPACTS
Yes
No
NIA
1.
Were there any stream impacts?
2.
Were field parameters taken for pH or DO?
3.
Were there any stream standard violations/
4.
Were there excessive solids in the stream?
5.
Were pictures taken?
6.
Were samples taken?
J.
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3.
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outfall
outfall
outfall
outfall
outfall
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302
50681
510
803
mg&
Ibslday
mglL
Ibslday
mglL
Ibslday
mglL
Ibslday
mglL
Ibslday
Year
Total N
1.95
6.51
NR
#VALUEI
NR
#VALUEI
NR
#VALUE!
NR
#VALUEI
4
COD
1460.00
4870.56
1534.00
2686,65
135.00
1047.09
117.00
907.48
1306.00
4901,42
First
TSS
NR
#VALUEI
NR
#VALUEI
8.00
62.05
NR
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8.00
30.02
Quarter
TP
0.62
2.07
0.17
0.57
0.30
2.33
0,23
1,78
NR
#VALUEI
0 (mgd)
0.40
1,33
0.21
0.70
0,93
7.21
0.93
7.21
0.45
1.69
Year
Total N
13.30
11.09
NR
#VALUEI
NR
#VALUEI
NR
#VALUEI
NR
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4
COD
452,00
376.97
416
173,47
37.00
71.90
45
86.32
file
565.12
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TSS
NR
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NR
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1.30
2.53
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6.6
6.05
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4.73
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0.24
0,47
0.14
0.27
NR
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0.08
0.05
0.02
0.23
0.45
0.23
0.44
0,11
0.10
Year
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5.35
23.20
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4
COD
1556,00
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944
2157.19
122.00
278.79
15
152.62
452
2224.11
Third
TSS
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Nr
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3.00
6.86
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4
19.68
Quarter
TP
1.71
7.42
0.07
0,16
0,27
0,62
0.32
3.26
NR
#VALUEI
Q (mgd)
0.52
2,26
0.274
063
0.27
0,63
1.22
12.41
0,59
2,90
Year
Total N
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NR
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4
COD
11.00
14,68
9
54.19
530
1538.23
Fourth
TSS
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20.32
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0.29
0.18
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4.35
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0.30
0.75
0.30
0.75
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NR
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18
45.04
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NR
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29
18.14
0.19
0.48
NR
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0.3
0.75
0.075
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NR
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21
52.54
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NR
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17
55.29
0,29
0.73
NR
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0.3
0.75
0.39
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NR
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9
17.49
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NR
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34.98
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0.45
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December 7, 2004
Mr. Layton Bedsole, Environmental Affairs Manager
North Carolina State Ports Authority
Post Office Box 9002
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Dear Mr. Bedsole:
Michad F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Qual4
Subject: NPDES Compliance Inspection Report
Port of Morehead City
NPDES Stormwater Permit Number NCS000173
Carteret County
The North Carolina Division of Water Quality conducted a recent inspection of The Port of Morehead
City on November 18, 2004. This inspection was conducted to determine if the facility is operating in
compliance with the conditions and requirements specified in NPDES Stormwater Permit -Number NCS000173.
Please find attached a copy of the Industrial Stormwater Inspection Report, which indicates the findings
of the inspection and a summary of compliance issues.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact me at the Wilmington Regional Office,
telephone number (910) 39-5-3900.
Sincerely,
Edward Beck
Environmental Engineer
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cc: Wilmington Regional Files
Central Files
Ed Beck
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Wilmington Regional Office FAX [phone]
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INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER INSPECTION REPORT
FACILITY:
Port of Morehead City
North Carolina State Ports Authority
LOCATION/ADDRESS:
Located in Morehead City on Arendell Street at the mouth of Newport River and bordered by
Bogue Sound.
Post Office Box 9002
Wilmington, NC 28402
CONTACT NAME/PHONE NUMBER:
Layton Bedsole, Environmental Affairs Manager
[phone]
ADEQUACY OF SWPPP:
The SWPPP is well developed and is readily available. It describes the activities on the site and
presents BMP controls to reduce impacts. Updates and monitoring reports are included in the
file. Also included are reports of inspections done by a consultant to evaluate the
implementation and effectiveness of the BMPs on the site. The evaluations appear to be quite
objective and thorough. Earlier reports point out some inadequacies but more recent reports
indicate generally adequate conditions.
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AREA:
Maintenance is generally done within buildings with little exposure to rainfall. It appears that
some equipment maintenance is being done outdoors within activity area Number Eight.
VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT WASH AREA:
Some vehicle washing is being done in activity area Number One with no use of effective
methods for containing and handling wash water. Better methods should be explored for
containing and handling wash water from hopper washing in activity area Number Two.
TEMPORARY STORAGE OF WASTE MATERIALS:
Within activity areas designated as Number Eight and Number Nine, it appears that storage of
waste materials is being done outside with exposure to rainfall. This needs to be kept to a
minimum and enclosure should be employed where practical.
OUTDOOR STORAGE OF MATERIALS:
Some materials are staged outside while in transition between shipment and receipt. Some bulk
materials are routinely stored outside under fabric covers. The covering of wood chips is not
practical but does not appear to be problematic. Secondary containment is generally employed
where needed.
SPILL RESPONSE AND CLEANUP PROGRAM:
While vacuum sweeping is done on the site to some extent, it could be employed more
- effectively_to-control-s ' s-of solid-priaclucts-and to-keea-ffie�site cleap- --- site would respond to a spill of liquid product is a satisfactory manner.

f�
ERROSION CONTROL ON SITE:
The site is generally paved so there is little opportunity for erosion. Problems were not observed
on the site.
ILLICIT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION:
This does not appear to be a problem on the site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES:
Oil/water separators are the only treatment systems on site.
STREAM IMPACTS/RESULTS OF SAMPLING:
Sampling does not indicate impacts to surface waters resulting from stormwater discharges.
SUMMARY:
There are many varied activities taking place on the site by companies and government agencies
that lease space at the port.
The management of the program, including monitoring, record keeping, updating of the SWPPP,
and oversight of activities on the site, appears to be done very effectively. Vacuum sweeping is
being done but more extensive use would improve the result, thereby reducing the potential for
constituents to enter surface waters during rainfall events. Companies operating on the site
appear to be generally mindful of the need to use good housekeeping procedures to Iimit drips
and spills and to reduce exposure of materials and activities to rainfall. Bulk product piles are
generally covered to the extent that it is practical. Secondary containment is in place where it is
needed. The facility is, therefore, determined to be compliant with the requirements of the
stormwater permit.
The washing of bulk material handling hoppers on the pier is an activity of concern. More
effective control measures should be considered for disposal of the wash water in a manner that
does not result in a direct discharge to surface waters. More effective vacuum sweeping is
recommended. Also, further reduction of exposure is recommended in activity areas Number
Eight and Number Nine.
Inspected by: Ed Beck
Date: November 18, 2004