NCG070192_NOD_20190904

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 4, 2019
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7019 0700 0000 8867 9730
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Western Carolina Stone Center & Supply
Attn: Mike Waycaster
4291 Highway 221 North
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY (NOD-2019-PC-0194)
NPDES Stormwater General Permit NCG070000
Certificate of Coverage NCG070192
Western Carolina Stone Center & Supply
Mcdowell County
Dear Mr. Waycaster:
On August 29, 2019, Isaiah Reed from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance inspection for the
Western Carolina Stone Center & Supply facility located at 4291 Highway 221 North,
McDowell 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 NCG070000 under Certificate of Coverage
NCG070192. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to
receiving waters designated as Toms Creek, a Class C waterbody in the Catawba 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.
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2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
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 NCG070000, including but not
limited to:
1. Develop, implement, and maintain an acceptable SWPPP.
2. Begin monitoring at all outfalls.
3. Corrective action for each deficiency noted.
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 E. Aik on
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
ec: Alaina Morman, Environmental Specialist
Stan Aiken, Regional Engineer

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG070192 Effective: 06/01/18 Expiration: 05/31/23 owner: Western Carolina Stone Center & Supply
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Western Carolina Stone Center & Supply
County: McDowell 4291 Hwy 221 N
Region: Asheville
Marion NC 28752
Contact Person: Mike Waycaster Title: president Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/29/2019
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification:
Phone:
EntryTime: 11:OOAM Exit Time: 12:OO13M
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG070192 Owner -Facility: western Carolina Stone Center & Supply
Inspection Dale: 08/29/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On August 29, 2019 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Mike Waycaster on site. During the inspection,
Mr. Waycaster explained that no monitoring had been performed at the facility, and that no Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan has been assembled.
The permittee is directed to immediately begin all actions required by the NCG070000 General Permit, including but not
limited to:
1) Develop, implement, and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan as outlined in the NCG070000 General Permit.
2) Immediately begin qualitative monitoring as explained and outlined in the NCG070000 General Permit.
This facility will be re -inspected on or after October 3, 2019. If the above items have not been addressed, further action will
be taken.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
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Permit: NCG070192 Owner • Facility: western Carolina Stone Center & Supply
Inspection Date: 08/29/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# 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: No Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was made available at the time of the inspection.
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Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: No Qualitative monitoring had been performed at the facility, uo to the time of the inspection.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
At 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? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment:
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