NCG180236_Ltr re Compliance Eval_20190617

R©Y COOPER NORTH CAROLINA
Governor Environmental Quality
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
In teri n Director
June 17, 2019
Decore-Ative Specialities NC LLC
Attention: JP Helms
701 Industrial Drive
Monroe, North Carolina 28110
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Decore-Ative Specialities NC LLC
NPDES Stormwater Certificate of Coverage- NCG180236
Union County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Helms:
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JUN 2 6 2019
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STORMINATER PERMITTING
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for
the inspection we conducted at the Decore-Ative Specialities NC LLC in Monroe on
June 13, 2019. Please note that in the stormwater inspection report summary we ask
that you correct the illicit discharge at outlet #2 and maintain records with the
SWPPP.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions,
please do not. hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by E-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Ja es Moore
Assistant Regional Engineer
Enclosure
c: Stormwater Permitting Branch
':North Carolina Department of Environmental {duality ; Division of Energy: Hineral and Land Resources
klooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue. Suite 301 1 Mooresvilie,;,iorth Carolina 28115

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG180236 Effective: 10/03/14 Expiration: 08/31/19 Owner: Decore-Ative Specialities NC LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Decore-ative Specialties NC, LLC
County: Union 701 Industrial Dr
Region: Mooresville
Monroe NC 28110
Contact Person: J P Helms Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Take US Highway 74 East. Turn left on Walkup Avenue. Drive 2 miles and turn left on Industriak Drive. Site is on the left.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019 Entry Time: 02:30PM Exit Time: 04:O0PM
Primary Inspector: Lily C Kay Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Furniture and Fixtures Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGI B0236 Owner - Facility: Decore-Ative Specialities NC LLG
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for visit: Complaint
Inspection Summary:
An ilicit discharge containing petroleum products was discharging from outlet #2 at the time of inspection. The contaminted
soils need to be removed and this discharge must cease whether the discharge is collected and disposed of or connected
directly to the sanitary sewer. Employee traing records, qualitative monitoring and annual certifications were missing at this
inspection and need to be maintained with the SWPPP. If you have any questions, please contact me at
Lily. [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].
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Permit: NCG180236
Inspection Date: 06/13/2019
Owner - Facility: Decore-Ative Specialities NC LLC
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention flan?
# 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 outfall 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?
# 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: The SWPPP was on site but employee training records and annual certifications were missing.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ®❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: The qualitative monitoring reports were missing.
Analytical Monitoring yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Comment: The facility does not use more than 55 gallons of oil a month for vehicle maintenance and
therefore, is not required to conduct analytical monitoring_
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: At oultet #2 a release of condensate from the air compressors was observed also discharging a
petroleum product. This discharge is illicit and should be collected and disposed of properly or
connected directly to the sanitary sewer.
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