NCG150005_NOD_20190625

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 25, 2019
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7017 1070 00001776 2071
Macon County Airport Authority
Attn: David Phillips
1241 Airport Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY (NOD-2019-PC-0155)
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG150000
Certificate of Coverage NCG150005
Macon County Airport
Macon County
Dear Mr. Phillips:
On June 13, 2019, Isaiah Reed from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance inspection for the Macon
County Airport located at 1241 Airport Road, Macon County, North Carolina. A copy of the
Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. The inspection and file review
revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater General Permit
NCG150000 under Certificate of Coverage NCG150005. Permit coverage authorizes the
discharge of stormwater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Iotla Branch, a
Class C waterbody in the Little Tennessee River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the following deficiencies are noted:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has not been developed, recorded, or
properly implemented.
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
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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
above stated deficiencies have occurred, as well as a Plan of Action to prevent them from
recurring.
Action Items
Immediately begin efforts to comply with General Permit NCG150000, including but not
limited to:
1. Develop, implement, and maintain an acceptable SWPPP.
2. Begin monitoring at all outfalls.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the deficiencies, as
noted above and detailed in the enclosed inspection report, be properly resolved.
Failure to address the deficiencies could result in the issuance of a Notice of
Violation, which could be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25, 000 per
day for each violation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Isaiah
Reed or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Stanley
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
ec: Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist Alaina.mormangncdenr.gov
Stan Aiken, Regional Engineer Stan.Alkenknedenr.gov

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG150005 Effective: 09/01/17 Expiration: 08/31/22 Owner: Macon County Airport Authority
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Macon County Airport
County: Macon 1241 Airport Rd
Region: Asheville
Franklin NO 28734
Contact Person: Pete Haithcock Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
EntryTime: 11:00AM Exit Time: 11:30AM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Air Transportation Stormwater Discharge COO
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG150005 - Owner - Facility: Macon County Airport Authority
Inspection Data: 06/13/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On June 13, 2019 this facility was visited as a follow-up to a previously non -compliant inspection. I met with David Phillips on
site. During the inspection, it was noted that a SWPPP was not on site during the inspection, and that Mr. Phillips
described that the SWPPP had not been completed. The permittee is directed to immediately begin assembling and
reviewing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan applicable to the facility.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NGG150005 Owner -Facility: Macon County Airport Authority
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019 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?
❑
E ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices'?
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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?
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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 BMP summary?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
❑
E ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
❑
E ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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0 ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
Comment: A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was not available at the time of inspection.
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