NCG170030_BIMS Inspection Report_20190312

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170030
SOC:
County: Burke
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: Neil Wright
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Effective: 10/02/14 Expiration: 07/31/19 owner: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, Inc.
312 Colombo St
Inspection Date: 03/12/2019
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
Entry Time: 11:OOAM
Certification:
Valdese NC 28690
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 12:30PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG170030 Owner - Facility: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc
Inspection Date: 03/12/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On March 12, 2019 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Neil Wright on site. During the inspection, the
following items were noted:
1) The Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) was not complete and not adequately maintained. The permittee is
directed to review and update the SWPPP as required in the General Stormwater Permit NCG170000.
2) Bulk storage of liquid materials without secondary containment was observed during the inspection. The permittee is
directed to evaluate and review the secondary containment requirements of the General Stormwater Permit NCG170000 and
relocate all subject liquid storage to secondary containment or have it removed.
3) The secondary containment located at the Southwest corner of the facility was damaged and had large cracks in the
outer wall. The valve located at the outlet end of the drainpipe was also ineffective at the time of the inspection. The
permittee is directed to evaluate, repair, and test that secondary containment to ensure compliance with General
Stormwater Permit NCG170000.
4) Access to the facility's outfalls had not been maintained at the time of the inspection. The permittee is directed to
maintain access to the outfalls for future monitoring events.
5) An additional outfall was observed coming from the basin at the southeast corner of the facility. That outfall shall be
immediately added to the monitoring practices outlined in General Permit NCG170000.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG170030 Owner - Facility: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc
Inspection Date: 03/12/2019 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 General Location (USGS) map?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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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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0 ❑ ❑
Comment: SWPPP not maintained and not complete. Secondary containment structure inadequate.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment:
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