NCGNE1313_Aliance ONE Approval Letter_20190605

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MICI IAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
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Alliance One International, Inc.
Attn: Terry Koonce, Owner
2400 Stantonsburg Road Southeast
Wilson, NC 27893
NORTH CAROLINA
,Environmental Quality
June 5, 2019
Subject: COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION
Alliance One International, Inc. - Wilson
No Exposure Certification NCGNE1313
Wilson County
Dear Mr. Koonce:
On May 20, 2019, a site inspection was conducted for the Alliance One International, Inc. - Wilson facility
located at 2400 Stantonsburg Road Southeast, Wilson, North Carolina. This facility applied for a No Exposure
Certification for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater Permitting on September 5, 2018.
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be in compliance with the conditions of No Exposure
Certification NCGNE1313; with the condition that all tobacco crates and/or metal drying/storage equipment
located outside are moved inside a storm -resistant cover in the next 6-months. The facility must meet the
condition of no exposure by December 2019 or the certification will be revoked.
A condition of no exposure exists at an industrial facility when all industrial materials and activities are
protected by a storm -resistant shelter to prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff. DEQ
retains the authority to require permit authorization (and deny a No Exposure Exclusion) based on a review
and recommendations by the DEQ Central or Regional Office that the discharge causes, has a reasonable
potential to cause, or contributes to an instream excursion above an applicable water quality standard,
including designated uses. Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional
comments and observations made during the inspection.
Please note that under the No Exposure Certification, you are obligated to maintain no exposure conditions at
your facility. If conditions change such that your facility can no longer qualify for the No Exposure
Certification, you are obligated to immediately obtain NPDES Stormwater permit coverage for your
stormwater discharge. Otherwise, the discharge becomes subject to enforcement as unpermitted discharge. If
you or your staff have any questions, comments, or need assistance with understanding any aspect of your
No Exposure Certification, please contact me at [phone] or by e-mail at lauren.garciagncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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Lauren Garcia
Environmental. Specialist
DEQ - DEMLR
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division off Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
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Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
ec: Terry Koonce, Owner
cc: RRO - DEMLR, Stormwater Files-NCGNE1313
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGNE1313 Effective: Expiration: Owner: Alliance One International Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Alliance One International, Inc: Stantonsburg Rd. Fa,
County: Wilson 2400 Stantonsburg Rd
Region: Raleigh
Wilson NC 27894
Contact Person: Stanley Brown Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NCG060008 Alliance One International Inc - Alliance One International, Inc.-Stantonsburg
Rd. Facility
Inspection Date: 05/20/2019 Entry Time: 09:OOAM Exit Time: 10:30AM
Primary Inspector: Alaina Morman Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Lauren Garcia
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, No Exposure Certificate
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Misc
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGNE1313 Owner - Facility: Alliance One International Inc
Inspection Date: 05/20/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On May 20, 2019, a site inspection was conducted for the Alliance One International, Inc. - Wilson facility located at 2400
Stantonsburg Road Southeast, Wilson, North Carolina. This facility applied for a No Exposure Certification for Exclusion
from NPDES Stormwater Permitting on September 5, 2018.
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be in compliance with the conditions of No Exposure Certification
NCGNE1313; with the condition that all tobacco crates and/or metal drying/storage equipment located outside are moved
inside a storm -resistant cover in the next 6-months. The facility must meet the condition of no exposure by December 2019
or the certification will be revoked.
During the inspection metal crates were stored and stacked in the parking lot located to the east of the main property
structure and in a dirt parking lot located to the west of the main property structure. Site contacts explained that the crates
were stored outdie temporaily as another Aliance One facility had closed and they were working on transitioning the extra
equipment inside. Site contacts we're advised that if/when they were again inspected, if the crates were still located inside
then the facility will no longermeet the conditon of no exposure.
For future reference:
SIC Code - 2141 - Tobacco Processors
Their season runs from August to March.
At the rear of the facility, there is an oil water seperator that is only used during 'overflow times."
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Permit: NCGNE1313 Owner -Facility: Alliance One International Inc
Inspection Date: 05/20/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Mise Yes No NA NE.
Is the facility compliant? 0 ❑ M ❑
Comment: Compliance was approved under the condition that all tobacco crates and/or metal
drying/storage equipment located outside are moved inside a storm -resistant cover in the next
6-months. The facility must meet the condition of no exposure by December 2019 or the
certification will be revoked.
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