NCGNE0197_Compliance Report_20190717

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
The North Carolina Moulding Co
ATTN: Harry Grier
808 Raleigh Road
Lexington, NC 27292
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 17, 2019
Subject : Non -Compliance Inspection Report:
No Exposure Certification: NCGNE0197
North Carolina Moulding - Lexington
Davidson County
Dear Permit Holder:
On July 10", 2019, Brandon Wise, inspector with the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) — Division of Energy, Minerals, and Land Resources, performed an
inspection of the facility located at 808 Raleigh Road in Lexington. The inspection consisted of a visual
inspection of outdoor conditions to ensure the facility is still in compliance with No -Exposure conditions.
This inspection was performed as part of NCDEQ's goal to inspect all permitted facilities.
Please note that the No -Exposure Certification has conditions that must be met at all times to
remain in compliance. During the inspection of the facility external conditions were observed that are not
in compliance with the requirements of the no -exposure certification. The following issues must be
addressed in order to comply with the requirements ofNCGNE0197:
- A large amount of metal was being stored outdoors near the southeast corner of the facility.
This metal appeared to be used and was not in good shape, this cannot be stored outdoors
unless under cover.
- Throughout the facility wood storage was observed outdoors not under cover. Given the
nature of the industrial activity it was unknown if this wood was used in the industrial process
or not. Stained, used pallets were also seen stored outdoors. Clean pallets may be stored
outdoors, however used pallets need to be stored undercover or indoors.
- Roll -off containers on -site, including what appeared to be industrial trash roll -offs, were not
covered. Roll -offs must have a lid or be placed under some sort of cover to ensure they are
not subject to stormwater.
If these issues are not addressed within 60 days when a follow-up inspection will be performed
than an NOV will be issued and the facility may be required to submit a Notice of Intent for a general
industrial stormwater permit. While on -site some drums were observed being stored on the north side of
the facility. These drums were stored under cover however they did not have any sort of secondary
containment. While this alone is not grounds for non-compliance with the permit it is highly
recommended to implement some sort of secondary containment as a method to prevent any spills or
leaks from reaching the stormwater.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Dtvlston of Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 3001 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
330.776.9800

Given the conditions of the facility during the inspection, NCDEQ considers this facility Non -
Compliant with all the required conditions of No -Exposure Certification NCGNE0197. Please note that
a follow-up inspection of the facility will be performed within 60 days of July 22nd, 2019, if the issues are
not addressed by then potential fines could be issued. If you have any questions or need further
information, please contact Brandon Wise at [phone] or [e-mail].
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Sincerely,
Bran n Wise
Stormwater Specialist
Land Quality Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office 1 450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 3001 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
336.776.9800