NCG030591_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20110722

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman -
Govemor Director Secretary
July 22, 2011
Mr. John D. Ward, President
Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger Corporation
PO Box 560066
Charlotte, North Carolina 28256-0066
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger Corporation at 6670 E. W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC
NPDES Stormwater Permit NCG030000
Certificate of Coverage — NCG030591
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Ward:
On June 23, 2011, Andrew Martin from Charlotte -Mecklenburg Stormwater Services (CMSWS) conducted
a site inspection of the Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger facility located at 6670 E. W T Harris Blvd in
Charlotte, North Carolina. The site drains to Campbell Creek, a Class C waters located in the Catawba
River Basin. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES General
Stormwater Permit — NCG030000.
This inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County
and the Division of Water Quality. In addition, the inspection was conducted on behalf of the City of
Charlotte in compliance with the City's NPDES Permit, NCS000240, Part II Section H. The following
observations were noted during the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Stormwater Services inspection (please see the
attached addendum for information about your permit)_
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly implemented.
Yes ® No ❑
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ® No ❑
3) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ® No ❑ NA ❑
4) City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance Review:
This is a follow-up inspection (initial site inspection was March 29, 2010) to determine compliance with the
City of Charlotte stormwater ordinance. All issues noted during the initial site inspection have been
corrected as noted in the attached inspection report.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave.; Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One '
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July 22, 2011
Thank you for the assistance and cooperation during the inspection. Overall, the facility's Stormwater
program was well developed and implemented and this Office commends the permittee's efforts to ensure
compliance with your NPDES permit.
If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance understanding any aspect of your permit, please
do not hesitate to contact Andrew Martin with CMSWS or Ms. Marcia Allocco of the Division of Water
Quality at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Robert B. Krebs /
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Mooresville Regional Office
cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP
Craig Miller, City of Charlotte
Water Quality Central Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax- (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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July 22, 2011
ADDENDUM
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program was established under the federal
Clean Water Act and then delegated to the Division of Water Quality for implementation in North Carolina. The
NPDES permitting program for stormwater discharges was established in 1990. Phase I focuses on site and
operations planning to reduce pollutant sources.
Through the NPDES permitting program industrial facilities that fall into one of the subject ten categories are
required to obtain permit coverage under a general permit or an individual permit, depending upon the
facilities SIC code and the industrial activity occurring at the facility. There are currently 19 active general
stormwater permits in North Carolina. One condition that is applicable to both the general permits and
individual stormwater permits is the requirement to develop and implement site -specific comprehensive
Stormwater Pollution Prevention plans (SPPP). These plans are required to include a comprehensive
evaluation of the site and operations to reduce pollutant sources and prevent pollutant discharge.
Copies of the general permits and accompanying documents can be accessed from the following webpage:
http-.//portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/sulnpdessw*General_Permits_NPDES. Permit text, technical bulletins,
discharge monitoring forms, and a Notice of Intent [which is the application for coverage under a NPDES
General Stormwater Permit] can be found on this website.
The following items are a subset of permit requirements and are listed to assist you and help bring your
attention to certain permitting issues, process and condition requirements of your permit. Please see the
above mentioned website to obtain a copy of the permit so you may fully comply with all the conditions therein.
Failure to properly comply with conditions of the permit, like those bulleted below, is a violation(s) of
the permit and subject to civil penalty assessment(s) of up to $25,000.00 per day.
• Industrial facilities that fall into one of the subject ten categories are required to obtain permit coverage
under a general NPDES stormwater permit or an individual NPDES stormwater permit
• All persons desiring to have facilities covered by a General Permit must register with the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) by filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Applicable Fees.
• This Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted and a Certificate of Coverage issued prior to any
discharge of stormwater associated with the industrial activity, process wastewater, and/or mine
dewatering.
• Once the Notice of Intent is received, DWQ will review and determine whether a Certificate of Coverage
(COC) may be issued. If this Certificate of Coverage is issued the facility is covered by the General
Permit. That is, the permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater, process wastewater, and/or mine
dewatering pursuant to the type of General Permit until the permit expires or is modified or revoked.
• Any other point -source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable
non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval.
• There are currently 19 active general permits. Permit conditions vary accordingly- however, most of the
permits have the following condition requirements (you must read your entire permit to ensure full
compliance):
o Development and compliance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
o Collection, reporting, and recording of Analytical Monitoring
o Collection, reporting, and recording of Qualitative Monitoring
Mooresvii€e Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] i Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: htlpJ1porlal.ncdenr.orglweb1wq
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o Collection, repotting, and recording of Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring (if applicable)
o Records — Visual monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along
with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of the analytical monitoring results shall
also be maintained on site. The Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information,
including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip -chart recordings for
continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all reports required by this general permit
for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample measurement, report, or application.
o Expiration — The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date of the general
permit. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the
permittee shall submit forms and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits
no later than 180-days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested
renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after
the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be
subject to enforcement. Failure to renew your permit is a violation.
o Transfer — The Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued pursuant to this general permit is not
transferable to any person expect after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage to change the
name and. incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Ciean.Water
Act. The Permit is NOT transferable.
o " Name Change, Closure, or Facility Ownership change — Permittee is required to notify the
Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or closed. The Division of Water
Quality views changes of name or ownership as a modification that requires the Director's
approval and reissuance of the permit." Name and ownership changes require you to complete a
Name/Ownership Change Form from the Division and mail it back to the Division of Water
Quality along with all appropriate information.
o Proper Operation and Maintenance is a requirement of the permit.
Mooresville Regional office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: (7A) 663-16991 Fax: {704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG030591 Effective: 09/17/10 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger Corporation
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Ward Tank
6670 E Harris Blvd
County. Mecklenburg
Region: Mooresville
Charlotte NC 28215
Contact Person: Jonathan G Ward Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection date: 06123/2011 Entry Time: 09:03 AM Exit Time. 10:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Water Quality Program Meckenburg County Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Metal Fabrication Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant fl Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG030591 owner - Facility: Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger Corporation
Inspection Date: 06/23/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Facility Description:
The Ward Tank & Heat Exchanger facility consists of a main office building, two manufacturing buildings, and outside
storage areas. The facility manufactures tanks, pressure vessels, reactors, heat exchangers, and other metal products for
industrial applications. The majority of the operation occurs indoors and under cover. The facility performs plasma
cutting, lathing, machining, painting, and abrasive blasting of metal and hydrostatic testing of new tanks on site. The
facility is located on 4.9 acres with a total impervious area of 95%.
Compliance History:
Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) issued a Notice of Violation to Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger
Corporation on March 29, 2010, for violating the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance, Section
18-80(a), Illicit Discharge and Disposal, and section 18-80(b) Illicit Connection during a stormwater inspection conducted
on March 29, 2010. The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality also
issued a Notice of Violation on April 19, 201, for operating a metal fabrication facility without a NPDES stormwater permit.
Industrial Operations/City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance Review:
The interior floor drains inside the facility have been sealed with metal plates and screws and labeled. The only drain that
was not sealed was the hydrostatic testing drain. Hydrostatic testing of the finished tanks is allowable under General
Permit NCG030000. Water sampling from the discharge showed no exceedances of permit benchmark concentrations.
The weld flux material, paint spill, drums and oil stains have all been cleaned up and disposed of properly. The silt
fencing that surrounds the spent sand blasting media should be toed back in to prevent off -site sedimentation. Overall the
facility was in great condition.
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Permit: NCGO30591 Owner - Facility: Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger Corporation
Inspection Date: 06/23/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Man?
# 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 SMP 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 permittee's SPPP was reviewed on May 23, 2011, prior to the site
visit. It was very comprehensive and complete. Employee training is scheduled to be
performed within the next three months. A stormwater facility inspection was performed
on May 20, 2011.
Qualitative Monitorin
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment: Qualitative Monitoring was performed on June 21, 2011.
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Comment: Analytical monitoring was performed on June 21, 2011; the samples are
being analyzed.
Permit and Outfalls
# 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?
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Permit: NCG030591 Owner - Facility: Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger Corporation
Inspection Date: 06/23/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ 0 0
Comment: .
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Mr. Jonathan G. Ward, President/CEO
Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger Corp
6670 E. Harris Blvd
Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
Dear Mr. Ward:
Director
September 17, 2010
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
JUL 2 0 2011
SiFVP SECTION
MOORESViLLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: General Permit No. NCG030000
Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger Corp
COC No. NCG030591
Mecklenburg County
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on May 20, 2010 we are forwarding
herewith the subject certificate of coverage (COC) to discharge under the subject state — NPDES general permit.
This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated
October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the
certificate of coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bill Diuguid at telephone number
[phone].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Attachments
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG030000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG030591
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger Corp
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger Corp
6670 E. Harris Blvd
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Campbell Creek, a Class C river to Catawba River Basin, in accordance with the
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V and VI of
General Permit No. NCG030000, as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective September 17, 2010.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day September 17, 2010.
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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