NCG070156_NOV_20181218

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAELS.REGAN
Secretary
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 18, 2018
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7017 2620 0000 9759 0270
Selee Corporation
Attn: Mark J. Morse
700 Shephard Street
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2018-PC-0478)
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG070000
Selee Corporation
Certificate of Coverage NCG070156
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Morse:
On December 6, 2018, Isaiah Reed, from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a site inspection for the Selee
Corporation facility located at 700 Shephard Street, Henderson County, North Carolina. A
copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Alesia Griesmyer
was also present during the inspection and her time and assistance is greatly appreciated.
The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES
Stormwater General Permit NCG070000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG070156. Permit
coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to an unnamed tributary,
and ultimately to receiving waters designated as King Creek, a Class C waterbody in the
French Broad River Basin.
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Asheville Regional Office 12090 US. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

As a result of the site inspection, the following permit violations are noted:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A. A SPPP has not been properly implemented and was kept in various locations.
2) Secondary Containment Requirements and Records
A. Secondary containment for a tank containing Mono Aluminophosphate was
observed to be damaged and rendered non-functional due to a hole near the bottom
of the containment wall.
B. Secondary containment was not installed around the wastewater tank during the
time of the inspection.
Requested Response:
You are asked to respond to this office, in writing, within 30 calendar days from receipt of
this notice. Your written response should include a reasonable explanation as to why the
aforementioned violations occurred as well as a Plan of Action to prevent these violations
from recurring.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a
recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral & Land
Resources regarding these issues. Your above -mentioned response to this correspondence
will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed
above, be properly resolved. These violations and any future violations are subject to
a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. Should you have
any questions regarding these matters, please contact Isaiah Reed or myself at (828) 296-
4500.
Sincerely,
Stanley E. Aik1 GA
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Department of Environmental Quality
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
ec: Annette Lucas, PE, Program Manager annette.lucas(@ncdenr.gov
Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist alaina.mormanPncdenr.gov
Stan Aiken, PEGA, Regional Engineer stan.aiken(@ncdenr.gov
Bethany Georgoulias, Environmental Engineer Bethany_georgouliasOncdenr.gov
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 1 2090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828.296.4500

Permit: NCG07O156
SOC:
County: Henderson
Region: Asheville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 06/01/18 Expiration: 05/31/23 Owner: Selee Corporation
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Selee Corporation
NCSR 1779
Contact Person: Alesia Griesmyer Title:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 12/06/2018 Entry Time: 03:30PM
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Hendersonville NC 28792
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 05:15PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products Slormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG070156 Owner- Facility: Selee Corporation
Inspection Date: 12/06/2018 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On December 6, 2018 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Alicia Griesmyer on site. During the inspection,
the following items were noted:
1) The secondary containment for the Mono Aluminophosphate tank is damaged and broken at one corner, and a hole was
observed at the base of the wall where a pipe is installed through it. Due to the condition of the containment, it is not a
functioning secondary containment structure. The permittee is directed to immediately repair and evaluate the secondary
containment for any potential to allow a release of material should the secondary containment be needed.
2) There was no secondary containment observed around the wastewater tank in the same area as the Mono
Aluminophosphate tank. The permittee is directed to immediately install secondary containment around all storage tanks as
specified in that General Permit.
3) Due to visible pollutants being deposited from inside the dumpsters on site, it is recommended that the permittee install
covers on the dumpsters to prevent further potential for impacts to stormwater.
4) The SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) was kept in various places. The entirety of the SWPPP should have
a t least one hard copy containing all parts of the SWPPP on site.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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permit; NCG070156 Owner- Facility: Selee Corporation
Inspection Date: 12106/2018 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormarater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a SUP summary?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: See summary for more information.
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?
❑ 1-10 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
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