NCGNE1352_Application_20190515

Environmental
QuatUy
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION for Exclusion
NCGNE0000
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Received
Year
Month
Da
ZoL
oci
Certificate of Coverage
NICIGINI l 2
MIZE)
IJ
,j
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for exclusion from a Stormwrlo�PermAa;s¢)T
on NO EXPOSURE:
Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notification that your facility does not req^_ #rr
permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity in the State of North Carolina because
it qualifies for a no exposure exclusion. A condition of no exposure at an industrial facility means all
industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter (with some exceptions) to
prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff.
For permitted facilities in North Carolina, DEMLR must approve your application for No
Exposure Certification before this exclusion is effective. Until you are issued a No
Exposure Certification and your NPDES permit is rescinded, your facility must continue
to abide by the terms and conditions of the current permit.
Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to: material handling equipment or activities,
industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste products.
Material handling activities include the storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of
any raw material, intermediate product, final product or waste product. A storm resistant shelter is not
required for the following industrial materials and activities: drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers
that are tightly sealed, provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak. "Sealed" means
banded or otherwise secured and with locked or non -operational taps or valves; adequately maintained
vehicles used in material handling; and final products, other than products that would be mobilized in
stormwater discharges (e.g., rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each facility qualifying for the no exposure exclusion. In
addition, the exclusion from NPDES permitting is available on a facility -wide basis only —not for individual
outfalls. If any industrial activities or materials are, or will be, exposed to precipitation, the facility is not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion. By signing and submitting this No Exposure Certification form, you
certify that a condition of no exposure exists at this facility or site and are obligated to comply with the
terms and conditions of 40 CFR 122.26(g).
If approved, your conditional No Exposure Exclusion has no expiration date
BUT MUST BE self re -certified at least annually.
Please look for Information about re -certification under the No Exposure section on this page:
htti)s:Hdeci. nc.00v/about/divisions/enerav-mineral-land-resources/enerav-mineral-land-Dermits/stormwater-
permits/npdes-industrial-sw
For questions, please contact the DEMLR Regional Office for your area. (See page 6)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all certification correspondence will be mailed):
Name
Contact
Street Address
City
Telephone No.
SWU-NCGNE
RHF Investments, Inc.
Dennis Tart / Environmental Engineer / [e-mail]
401 11th Street NW / Mailing Address: P. O. Box 608, Hickory, NC 28603
Hickory
(828) 328 - 1851
Page 1 of 7
State NC
Fax:
ZIP Code 28601
Last revised 9/28/2016

f � �
NCGNE0000 No Exposure Certification
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Century Furniture - Tech. Center
Facility Contact Ron Andrews: (828) 302 - 0104 cell / Dennis Tart [phone] cell
Street Address 25 18th Street NW
City Hickory State NC ZIP Code 28601
County Catawba
Telephone No. (828) 302 - 0104 cell Fax:
3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). see attachments for directions to facility and facility location on map
(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on it should be included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands? E3 Yes R(No
5) Is this a Federal facility? 0 Yes M(No
6) Latitude 35.720108 Longitude -81.532970 (deg., min., seconds)
7) This NPDES No Exposure Exclusion application applies to which of the following:
e New or Proposed Facility
9( Existing
Date operation is to begin
Date operation began pre 1990' (see Cover Letter)
El Renewal of existing No Exposure Certification Certification No.: NCGN
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater Permit? U Yes &/No
If yes, what is the NPDES Permit Number?
9) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 2 5 1 2
10) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility:
The activities at the site include the storaae and distribution of furniture products.
There are no manufacturina activities associated with this site.
11) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
M No
Wyes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility: see Section 16(t)
Page 2 of 7
SWU-NCGNE Last revised 9/28/2016

H
NCGNE0000 No Exposure Certification
Exposure Checklists (12. - 14.)
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable
future? (Please check either "Yes" or "No.") If you answer "Yes" to any of these items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where M Yes IdNo EIN/A
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment
remain and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spills/leaks
0 Yes
tY No
0 N/A
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity
p Yes
dNo
E3 N/A
WNo
d. Material handling equipment (except adequately maintained vehicles)
El Yes
13 N/A
4
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities
0 Yes
No
E3 N/A
f. Materials or products stored outdoors (except final products intended for outside
0 Yes
td No
E3 N/A
use [e.g., new cars] where exposure to stormwater does not result in the
discharge of pollutants)
dNo
g. Materials contained in open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels,
El Yes
13 N/A
tanks, and similar containers
dNo
h. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained
0 Yes
0 N/A
by the discharger
i. Waste material (except waste in covered, non -leaking containers [e.g., 13 Yes Id No 0 N/A
dumpsters])
j. Application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted) D Yes 4 No El N/A
k. Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents M Yes li No El N/A
not otherwise regulated (i.e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
I. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored 0 Yes W No p N/A
(i.e., not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs, as well as drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers 12 Yes d No El N/A
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3) years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs): If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Are exterior ASTs or piping free of rust, damaged or weathered coating, pits, or El Yes 13 No WN/A
deterioration, or evidence of leaks?
b. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? If so, is it free of any ❑ Yes ❑ No WN/A
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, and are drain valves maintained locked
shut?
14) Secondary Containment: If you answer "No" to any of the following items, you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
Page 3of7
SWU-NCGNE Last revised 9/28/2016

NCGNE0000 No Exposure Certification
a. Is secondary containment provided for single above ground storage containers 13 Yes E3 No 4 N/A
(including drums, barrels, etc.) with a capacity of more than 660-gallons?
b. Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored E3Yes E]No dN/A
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,320-
gallons?
c. Is secondary containment provided for Title III Section 313 Superfund 0Yes M No dN/A
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority chemicals*?
d. Is secondary containment provided for hazardous substances** designated in E] Yes ll No O(N/A
40 CFR §116?
e. Are release valves on all secondary containment structures locked? E3 Yes 0 No A N/A
15) Hazardous Waste:
a. Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? El Yes E3 No �/! N/A
b. Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous M Yes 15 No '@1 N/A
waste generated per month) of hazardous waste? ,1
c. Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste E3 Yes EI No �1 N/A
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of
waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal
vendor:
Vendor address:
Footnotes to Questions 14) c. & d.
*Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for de minimis amounts of certain substances,
and/or other qualifiers, as described in the exemptions from reporting requirements of Title III SARA 313 in 40 CFR
§372.38.
**Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for amounts less than the Reportable
Quantities of the hazardous substances listed in 40 CFR §117.3.
16) Other information: If you answer "Yes" to any of the following items, you might not be eligible for the
no exposure exclusion. A more in-depth evaluation of the site circumstances may be required.
Page 4 of 7
SWU-NCGNE Last revised 9/28/2016

NCGNE0000 No Exposure Certification
a. Does your facility store used, recycled, or otherwise reclaimed pallets outside?
E3 Yes M(No M N/A
b. Does your facility have coal piles on site?
[] Yes d No E3 N/A
dNo
c. Does your facility store other fuel sources outside in piles, such as wood chips,
[3 Yes 0 N/A
sawdust, etc.?
d. Does your facility have air emissions associated with its industrial activity (e.g.,
C3 Yes MINo 0 N/A
degreasing operations, plating, painting and metal finishing)? If so, describe the
industrial activity:
WN/A
e. If you answered yes to d., are those emissions permitted by an Air Quality
E3 Yes 0 No
Permit? Please specify:
f. Please list any other environmental program permits (federal, state, etc.) not
specified earlier in this application (such as Hazardous Waste Permits, etc.):
Permit: Program:
Permit: NCDO03522026 Program: Hazardous Waste -CESQG
Permit: Program: clean up activity - yr 2015
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Page 5 of 7
SWU-NCGNE Last revised 9/28/2016

NCGNE0000 No Exposure Certification
17) Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of "no
exposure" and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
I certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of stormwater contaminated by exposure to industrial activities or
materials from the industrial facility or site identified in this document (except as allowed under 40 CFR 122.26(g)(2)).
I understand that I am obligated to maintain no exposure conditions and complete a Self -Recertification form at least once
each year, and if requested, provide this certification to the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4) into which the facility discharges (where applicable). I understand that I must allow the North Carolina Division of
Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local MS4, to perform inspections
to confirm the condition of no exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon request. I understand I
must keep a copy of annual re -certifications on file at the facility.
In the event that the site no longer qualifies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that I must obtain coverage under
an NPDES permit prior to any point Source discharge of stormwater from the facility, Additionally, I certify under penalty of
law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate and complete. I am aware
that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete, and accurate.
(Signature of Applicant)
1- z0��
(Date Signed)
Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the NCDEQ
Regional Office prior to issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for compliance
with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office may also inspect your
facility at any time in the future for compliance with the No Exposure Exclusion.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
There is currently no fee for a No Exposure Exclusion.
Page 6 of 7
SWU-NCGNE Last revised 9/28/2016

NCGNE0000 No Exposure Certification
Final Checklist
This application should include the following items:
N( This completed application and all supporting documentation.
Y A map with the location of the facility clearly marked.
❑ If the site currently has an NPDES Stormwater Permit, be sure to indicate the permit number in Question 8.
Mail the entire package to:
DEMLR - Stormwater Program
Dept. of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of a No Exposure Exclusion.
For questions, please contact the DEMLR Regional Office for your area.
DEMLR Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office ...
[phone]
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........
[phone]
Page 7 of 7
SWU-NCGNE Last revised 9/28/2016

Attachments:
Driving directions to the facility via Google Maps
Background Information: Hazardous Waste Site Status: CESQG

goggle maps 25 18th street Hickory NC 28601 - Bing
Page 1 of 2
(fir bing maps
A I-40 E, Hickory, NC 28602
B 25 18th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
your route notes here
A I-40 E, Hickory, NC 28602
10 min, 5.8 Mi
Light traffic
Via I-40 E, US-321 N
https://www.bing.com/maps?q=goggle%20maps%20°/ )fl
Qq,g,t,_.,,c!rT»Trrnrrnn'R7.7TQ'MM,M//'CfT'I'1TT

goggle maps 25 18th street Hickory NC 28601 - Bing Page 2 of 2

Waste Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 26, 2016
DENNIS TART
CENTURY FURNITURE -TECH CENTER
PO BOX 608
HICKORY, NC 28603
RE. EPA ID # NCDO03522026 - CENTURY FURNITURE -TECH CENTER
Dear Facility Contact:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R VAN DER VAART
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Acting Director
The North Carolina Hazardous Waste Section has received Subsequent Notification from your facility.
Our office has accepted and processed the changes. Attached is a RCRA Site Detail Report for your
review to ensure that the information is accurate.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact Melodi Deaver at
(919)-707-8204.
Sincerely,
1 4 0
Julie Woosley, Chief
Hazardous Waste Section
cc: Central Files (General)
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Waste Management
1646 Mail Service Center 121.7 West Jones Street I Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
919 707 8200 T

IBEAM - RCRA Site Detail
Report run on: April 26, 2016
NCDO03522026 CENTURY FURNITURE -TECH CENTER
JCounty: CATAWBA Source Type: S Seq. Dumber: 23 Receive Date: 22-Mar-M16
Location 25 18TH ST NW Mailing PO BOX 608
Address: HICKORY, NC 28601 Address: HICKORY, NC 28603
Contact Person DENNIS TART PO BOX 608
For Source [phone] HICKORY, NC 28603
Information US
Owner (current)
REF INVESTMENTS
From: 03/05/2014
Operator (current)
CENTURY FURNITURE -TECH CENTER
PO BOX 608
HICKORY, NC 28603
To:
25 18TH ST NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Type: P
Phone: [phone]
Type: P
From: 04/01/1997 To: Phone:
Land Type: P Non Notifier : E Commercial Availability: U Tsd Date:
Accessibility: No. Employees: State District:
Regulated Waste:Acii�ities
- - -- — -- — ... -- ---------..... - -- - - - - -- .. .
Hazardous Waste Generator Status - Federal: Conditionally Exempt SQG; State: Conditionally Exempt SQG
Transfer Facility- IT 11sed Oil Activities
Other Hazardous Waste Generator Activities Used Oil Transport Activity Off Specification Used Oil Burner: No
Importer Activity:
Mixed Waste Generator:
Transporter Activity:
TSD Activity:
Recycier Activity:
No Transporter: No
No Transfer Facility: No
No
No
No
Exempt Boiler and/or Industrial Furnace
Small Quantity Onsite Burner Exemption: No
Smelting, melting, Refining Furnace
Exemption: No
Certification Information
First Name: T)F.NNTS
Last Name: TART
NAICS Codes
337122
Comments
Used Oil Processor and/or
Re -refiner Activity
Used Oil Fuel Maikctoi Activity
Marketer who direct shipment
off -specification used oil to
off -specification used oil burner:
No
Processor: No Marketer who first claims the used
Refiner No oil meets the specifications: No
Underground No
Injection Control:
Destination Facility for
Universal Waste: No
Title ENV ENG
Date Signed 03/09/2016
UPDATED 8700-12 DATED 3/9/2016 DOWNGRADING FROM SQG TO CESQG, WASTE CODES
MD 4/22/2016

9
I zIK z
z

North Carolina Secretary of State Search Results
Page 1 of 1
• File an Annual Report/Amend an Annual Report • Upload a PDF Filing • Order a Document Online • Add Entity to My Email
Notification List • View Filings • Print a Pre -Populated Annual Report form • Print an Amended a Annual Report form
Business Corporation
Legal Name
RHF Investments, Inc.
Information
Sosld: 1305638
Status: Current -Active
Annual Report Status: Current
Citizenship: Domestic
Date Formed: 3/7/2013
Fiscal Month: December
Registered Agent: Hucks, Brandon
Addresses
Principal Office
401 11th Street NW
Hickory, NC 28601-4750
Officers
Secretary
Brandon M Hucks
P.O. Box 608
Hickory NC 28603-0608
President
A Alex Shuford , III
P.O. Box 608
Hickory NC 28603-0608
Stock
Class: Common
Shares: 10000000
No Par Value: Yes
Reg Office
401 11th Street NW
Hickory, NC 28601-4750
Treasurer
Brandon M Hucks
P.O. Box 608
Hickory NC 28603-0608
Assistant Treasurer
Melanie C Willis
P.O. Box 608
Hickory NC 28603
Reg Mailing
401 11th Street NW
Hickory, NC 28601-4750
Senior Vice President
Brandon M Hucks
P.O. Box 608
Hickory NC 28603-0608
Mailing
PO Box 608
Hickory, NC 28603
Assistant Secretary
Carrie Regan
P.O. Box 608
Hickory NC 28603
https://www.sosnc.gov/online_services/search/Business Registration_Results 5/20/2019

CENTURY FURNITURE I*)
May 10, 2019
NC DEQ
DEMLR - Stormwater Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
PEcmvpf
MAY I 2019
GENR-LAND QUALITY
STORKWATER PERMUTING
Re:
NPDES application for exclusion from a Stormwater Permit based on No Exposure Criteria
for:
Century Furniture Technical Center
25 18t" Street NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Dear Sir or Madam:
Although the facility has been used sparingly for the storage of furniture items for numerous years,
additional vehicle traffic and associated distribution activities have increased recently at the site due
to the acquisitions of other furniture companies by Century Furniture's parent company — RHF
Investments, Inc. The aforementioned facility is currently being used for the storage / warehousing
of furniture items. Additionally, no industrial activities, such as the application to chemicals to
furniture items, are conducted at the facility.
After reviewing the facility grounds and daily activities at the referenced site, a No Exposure (NE)
Certification Application form was completed for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater Permuting as
provided under 40 CFR 122.26(g) regulations.
In addition to the No Exposure (NE) application form, please refer to the Attachments section for
information regarding:
• driving directions to the facility via Goggle Maps
• background information regarding previous hazardous waste (HW) clean-up activities (for
the transport and disposal of old products) completed in year 2015 and the subsequent HW
status change requested in year 2016.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 828-326-8376 or
828-855-5521 (cell). Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dennis B. Tart / Environmental Engineer
Century Furniture, LLC P.O. Box 608 Hickory, NC 28603