NCG200506_NOV_20190410

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. PEGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Interim Director
NORTH CAROUNA
Environmental Quality
April 10, 2019
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7017 2620 0000 9759 0591
Jmb Recycling & Demolition LLC
Attention: James M. Beaver
397 Shady Tree Lane
York, South Carolina 29745
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2019-PC-0246)
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG200000
Al Scrapyard, Certificate of Coverage NCG200506
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Beaver:
On March 28, 2019, Isaiah Reed from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a site inspection for the Al
Scrapyard facility located at 4462 Hickory Boulevard, Caldwell County, North Carolina. A
copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Patrick Jordey was
present during the inspection and his time and assistance is greatly appreciated. The site
visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater
General Permit NCG200000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG200506. Permit coverage
authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as
Gunpowder Creek, a Class WS-IV;CA waterbody in the Catawba River Basin.
As a result of the site inspection, the following permit conditions violation is noted:
1) Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping
The preventative maintenance, housekeeping, and material handling practices in the
vehicle draining area have resulted in spills of oil and other waste material.
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Asheville Regional Office 1 2090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
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Notice of Violations
Jmb Recycling & Demolition LLC
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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 violation has occurred as well as a Plan of Action to prevent this violation
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. Aiken, PEGA
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
ec: Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist Alaina.mormannn ncdenr.gov
Stanley E. Aiken, Regional Engineer stan.aikenng,ncdenr.uov
Caroline LaFond Caroline.lafondgncdenr.gov

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG200506 Effective: 09/29/15 Expiration: 12/31/19 Owner: Jmb Recycling & Demolition LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: At Scrapyard
County: Caldwell 4462 Hickory Blvd
Region: Asheville
Granite Falls NC 28630
Contact Person: Geoffrey R Whitesides Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03128/2019 Entry Time: 01:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Exit Time: 02:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Wholesale Trade of Metal Waste and Scrap Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG200506 Owner -Facility: Jmb Recycling & Demolition LLC
Inspection Date: 03/28/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On March 28, 2019 this facility was inspected for compliance. Jefferey whitesides was not available during the inspection. I
met with Patrick Jordey on site. During the inspection, the following items were noted.
1) The adjacent land is now being used for vehicle storage. The permittee is directed to modify the facility's Stormater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to include the new area.
2) The preventative maintenance, housekeeping, and material handling practices in the vehicle draining area have resulted in
spills of oil and other waste material. The permittee is directed to modify the industrial process in this area so that it does
not result in any fuel spills or soil contamination. The permittee shall then remove all contaminated soils and dispose of it at
an appropriate waste facility.
If you have any questions concerning this inspection report, or the enclosed Notice of Violation, please contact this office at
[phone]
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Permit: NCG200506 Owner -Facility: Jmb Recycling&Demolition LLC
Inspection Date: 03/2812019 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 oulfall 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?
❑ ❑ ❑ M
# 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
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ M ❑ ❑
Comment: See summary for more information
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: See summary for more information
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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