NCG170030_NOV Resolution_20190710

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 1, 2019
Meridian Specialty Yarn Group
Attn: Neil Wright, Vice President of Engineering
Post Office Drawer 10
Valdese, North Carolina 28690
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit: NCG170000
Certificate of Coverage: NCG170030
Burke County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Wright:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection I conducted at the subject facility on July 10, 2019.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email
at [e-mail].
Sincere ,
Isaiah Reed, CPSWQ, CEPSCI, MS4CECI
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
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Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 70 I Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG170030
SOC:
County: Burke
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: Neil Wright
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Effective: 10/02/14 Expiration: 07/31/19 Owner: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group, Inc.
312 Colombo St
Inspection Date: 07/10/2019
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
Entry Time: 03:OOPM
Certification:
Valdese NC 28690
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Exit Time: 04:OOPM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Textile Mill Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG170030 Owner -Facility: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc
Inspection Date: 07/10/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On July 10, 2019 this facility was inspected for compliance and to determine if the facility has made adequate progress
towards getting into compliance with the General Permit and resolving the Notice of Violation. I met with Connor Bolan, Neil
Write and Larry Leonardt on site. During the inspection, the following items were noted:
1) Cracked areas in the major secondary containment area have been repaired.
2) Brush clearing so that the outfalls can be inspected and monitoring performed has been done.
3) While the SWPPP is not entirely complete, a great deal of progress has been made to correct the previous issues.
4) The permittee is directed to continue evaluating and completing the SWPPP on site, and to evaluate the potential need for
secondary containment within the facility.
The Notice of Violation has been resolved and the facility shall maintain on update the SWPPP as needed.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit:
NGG170030
Owner- Facility: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc
Inspection Date:
07/10/2019
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?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
N
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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?
E
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ N ❑ ❑
Comment:
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