NCG090006_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20170817

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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❑ MONITORING REPORTS
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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Land Quality Section / Stormwater Permitting Program
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
PERMIT OWNER AFFILIATION DESIGNATION FORM
(Individual Legally Responsible for Permit)
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Received
Year
MT-tb
Day
if NO CHANGE in company or facility ownership or name has occurred.
If a Name Change and/or Ownership Transfer at the facility has prompted this change, do
NOT use this form. You must fill out the Name -Ownership Change Form and provide all
necessary supporting documentation instead.
1) Enter the permit number for which this change in Legally Responsible Individual ("Owner
Affiliation") applies:
Individual Permit
N c S
2) Facility Information:
Facility name:
Company/Owner Organization:
Facility address:
(or) Certificate of Coverage
INICIG101qL010 10 161
MA!1arj^ eretIc PoIywltrS
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Address
C6r loot NC 2 $a/ 2
City State Zip
To find the current legally responsible person associated with your permit, go to this website:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/sw-permit-contacts and run the Permit Contact Summary Report.
3) OLD OWNER AFFILIATION that should be removed:
Previous legally responsible individual: First ti k Sa M A rki h C
First M1 Last
4) NEW OWNER AFFILIATION (Legally responsible for the permit):
Person legally responsible for this permit:
RECEIVED
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STORMWATER PERMITTING Telephone E-mail Address
Fax Number
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NPDESStormwater Permit OWNER AFFILATION DESIGNATION Form
(if no Facility Name/Ownership Change)
5) Reason for this change:
lEf Employee or management change
A result of: ❑ Inappropriate or incorrect designation before
Other
If other please explain: Road t7_ Qme • was z_,A Q h QL !j .
What does "legally responsible person' mean?
That person is either:
• the responsible corporate officer (for a corporation);
• the principle executive officer or ranking elected official (for a municipality,
State, Federal, or other public agency);
• the general partner or proprietor (for a partnership or sole proprietorship);
• or the duly authorized representative of that person above.
The certification below must be completed and signed by the permit
holder.
PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION:
I, _ , attest that this application for this change in Owner Affiliation
(person legally responsible fol the permit) has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this form are not completed, this change may not be
processed.
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Signature
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETED FORM TO:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Stormwater Permitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Date
For more information or staff contacts, please visit our website:
htip://12ortal.ncdenr.org/web/Irlstorrnwater
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Frank Samartino
Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
14800 Mallard Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Dear Permittee:
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
December 4, 2012
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Mallard Creek Polymers Incorporated
COC Number NCG090006
Mecklenburg County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit NCG090000
the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued General Permit. This permit is
reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated October
15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage (COC)
• A copy of General Permit NCG090000
• A copy of the Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Two copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Two copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater, and it specifies your obligations for discharge
controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself
with all the changes in the reissued permit. Your facility has six (6) months from the time of receipt of the
permit to update your current SPPP to reflect all new permit requirements.
The first sample period of your permit begins January 1, 2023. Your facility must sample a "measureable
storm event" beginning during the periods beginning January 1 and July 1 of every year (or, if applicable,
report "No Flow," as outlined in Part III, Section E). Also, please note that Tier 3 Actions in Part II of your
permit are triggered by benchmark exceedances on four occasions beginning on the effective date of this
permit and do not count prior exceedances.
The more significant changes in the General Permit since your last COC was issued are noted either in the
Draft Permit Fact Sheet that accompanied the public notice (http://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/current-
notices), or in the Response to Comments / Summary of Changes and Technical Bulletin documents that are
posted on the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website with the new General Permit. Please visit
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wcl/ws/su/npdessw (click on 'General Permits' tab) to review that information
for your specific General Permit carefully.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Ralegh, North Caraiina 27604
Phone: 91 M07-630:. t FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.nrwa.er ual' .org
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December 4, 2012
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Some of the changes include:
Part II:
• Section A: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) section, if applicable, has been updated
to the most current language of our permits. Additional conditions for specific industry sectors have
been added to the SPPP ragilirements in some cases.
• Sections 0, C. Failure to perform analytical stormwater monitoring may result in the division requiring
that the permittee begin a monthly sampling scheme.
• Sections B, C: A iowei TSS benchmark of 50 rng/i for HQW, URW, PNA and Tr Waters applies to these
more sensitive waters.
• Sections B, C: The monitoring parameter Oil & Grease (O&G) has been replaced by the parameter
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) for vehicle maintenance areas, and In some cases, other
analytical monitoring requirements.
• Sections B, C, D: Inability to sample due to adverse weather must be recorded in the SPPP, or in
separate on -site records if your General Permit does not require an SPPP. Adverse -weather Is defined
in the "Definitions" section of the permit.
• Sections B, C: The term "Representative Storm Event" has been replaced by "Measurable Storm
Event." A measurable storm event is defined in the permit.
• Section D: If the permittee fails to respond effectively to problems identified by qualitative
monitoring, DWQ may require the permittee to perform corrective action.
Please review Parts III and IV to understand the Standard Conditions of your new NPDES General Permit,
including Compliance and Liability, Reporting, Monitoring and Records requirements; Operation and
Maintenance obligations; and Definitions. Please note that all samples analyzed in accordance with the terms
of this permit must be submitted to the Division on Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) forms available on
the Stormwater Permitting Unit's website above. DMR forms must be delivered to the Division no later than
30 days from the date the facility receives the sampling results from the laboratory. Also note that existing
permittees do not need to submit a renewal request prior to expiration unless directed by the Division.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ. This permit
does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR, nor does it
relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law,
rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree. If you have any questions regarding this permit
package, please contact the Division's Stormwater Permitting Unit at [phone].
Sincerely,
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for Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCGO90000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG090006
STORMWATER
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,
Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
Mallard Creek Polymers Incorporated
14800 Mallard Creek Rd
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as Mallard Creek, a class C waterbody in the Yadkin River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, II, 111, and IV of General Permit No. NCG090000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 4, 2012.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this 41h day of December, 2012.
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit NCG090OD6 Effective: 11 /01112 Expiration: I O 31117 Owner: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers Incorporated
County: Mecklenburg 148DO Mallard Creek Rd
Region: Mooresville
Charlotte NC 28262
ContactPerson: AJlan Oration Tifie: Phone: 704-547-W22 Ext.1009
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Prtmary ORC:
Secondary ORC(sy
On -Site Representative(s):
Retated Pemttta:
Inspection Date: 12/14/2015 Entry Time: 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector. Water Quality Program Meckenburg County
Secondary Inspeetor(s):
Certification:
Phone:
Exit Time: 12:20PM
Phone: [phone]
Zahid S Khan Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Pemdt Inspection Type: Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers Stomiwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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peenit NCG090006 Owner - Facittty: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
tnspectton Date: 12114/2015 h apection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for VbM Routine
Inspection Summary:
Mallard Creels Polymers is located at 2800 Morehead road. The facility operates on approximately 50.50 acres of land. the
business produces latex polymer products.
This facility was observed to be in compliance with the City of Charlotte Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance. However,
secondary containment of the facility's storage area is not adequate. Several pallets of 275-gallon totes of various
chemicals are often placed in the storage area until shipped out the stored chemicals exceed the 1320-gallon capacity
which requires secondary containment. Charlotte MecklenburgStorm Water Services (CMSWS) instructed facility personnel
to contact NCDEQ conceming the secondary containment.
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pemft NCGO90000
tnspection Dale: 12114J2015
Ownw - Fmffity: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
Type: Cornp6ance Evaluation Reason for visit: Roubrne
Ana cal Monitoring Yes No NA HE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenancee areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Monitoring was conducted January 7, 2015, April 15, 2015, and November 24 2015. Cadmium
tested at 0.002mg/L, meeting lab limits: however, the permit limit is 0.001 mg/L_ CMSWS
recommends r�wof testing procedures meet permit requirements.
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?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment: The TPH benchmark of 15mg/L was exceeded on April 7, 2014 with a value of 16mgIL.
No stormwater pollution issues were observed at the outfal Is.
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Qualitative Monitories Yes No NA WE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annuafly? 0 [] ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring was conducted at the facility: December 24, 2014. March 30, 2015. and
October 27 2015
Stormwat:er 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 altematives 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?
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Permit NCGO90006 owner- FacEsty: MaOard Creek Polymers Inc
Inspection Date: 121142015 b=p Type: Compliance Evakktm Reum fur Visit Roubne
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? [�
Comment: facility documented spills at the facility February 22, 2012, march 1. 2012. and April 7. 2014.
Each spill was contained on site. CMSWS recommends that the facility records the ouof spills.
CMSWS recommens that the facility NCDEQ concemina secondary containment of
facility storage area. 275-gallon totes of chemicals are stored shipment. Adequate containment
of totes is not in Mace.
Storm water located inside containment areas is evaluated and released into a nearby sump and
into the facility's industrial pond.
Employee training is conducted at the fad lity annually. November 15, 2015 was the last training_
date.
Responsible parties at the facility were updated December 3 2015.
Stormwater facility inspections were conducted December 30, 2015 and iune 30. 2015.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
October 8, 2010
Allan Oracion
Compliance Manager.
14700 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
Natural Resources
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
14700 Mallard Creek Road
NPDES Stormwater Permit NCGO90000
Certificate of Coverage — NCG090006
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Oracion_
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On August 18 2010, Ms. Marcia Allocco from the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) and Mr. ,Jeff Mitchell from
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Stormwater Services (CMSWS), conducted a site inspection of the Mallard Creek
Polymers, Inc. facility located at 14700 Mallard Creek Road in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The site drains to an unnamed tributary to Mallard Creek, Class C waters located in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES General Stormwater
Permit — NCG090000.
This inspection was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and
the DWQ. In addition, the inspection was conducted on behalf of the City of Charlotte in compliance with the
City's NPDES Permit, NCS000240, Part 11 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 ❑
The permittee should update the SPPP to include the name of the receiving water to which the facility's outfalls
discharge, and indicate whether the receiving water is impaired or is located in a watershed for which a TMDL
has been established, and what are the parameter(s) of concern.
The permittee should add documentation that the facility has evaluated feasible alternatives to current
practices in their SPPP or reference the location of the documentation in the SPPP.
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes N No ❑
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 Fast Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 one
Phone: [phone] t Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 N-�orthCar'ol ina
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Mr. Allan Ora_don, Malta4Creek,Polymers, inc.
Compliance Evaluation Inspection, Page 2
October 8, 2010
3) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ® No ❑ NA ❑
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general Permit any dorument this information in the SPPP.
5) C:ity of Charlotte Storrrtwater Ordinance Review -
Uncovered metal parts were observed beside a building near the fire wnter retention pond on the southern
po tion of the property The per mittee should consider covering the -netai pays or F � svvi; g them inuGorS
An outfall on the southeasters i corner of the pro.pert'y was observed to have disturbed soil arour €d the, i€ seta
corrugated outfall pipe. The permittee should stabilize the area around the outfall to ensure the outfall does
not contribute to offsite sedimentation and negatively impact the unnamed tributary to Mallard Creek below the
facility.
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 Mr. Jeff Mitchell with CMSWS or Ms. Marcia Allocco of the DWQ at [phone].
Sincerely,
r
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: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: http:11portal.ncdenr.orgMeb1wq
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Compliance Evaluation Inspection, Page 3
October 8, 2010
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 fail 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/weblwqlws/su/npdessw#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
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NO 28115 One
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-87TU3-6748 NOrthCaro"a
Internet: httpJiportal.ncdemorg1weblwq
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Compliance Evaluation Inspection, Page 4
October 8, 2010
o Collection, reporting, and recording of Qualitative Monitoring
c Collection, reporting, and recording of Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring (if applicable)
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with the vtorm'J Ater Pollution Prevciltion !'-Ian , iplt s Of till'; avail -`cal mcni-ri-f-, ',-U!;s Sllall
also be maintained on site Thw— PF-nmitieF shAfl retain records of all m^nitorinq information,
including all calibration and maintenance t'e,-ords and all original str'p-'hart recordings for
continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all repwis required by this general permit
for a period of at least 5 years front the date of the sample measurement, report, or, application.
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 snail' submit forms acid fees as are required by Ll fe ogee y U th rued to ic� .e 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 Clean Water
Act. The Permit is NOT transferable.
e 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: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: httpJ1portal.ncden;.org1webiwq
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG090006 Effective: 11/01/07 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers incorporated
County: Mecklenburg 14800 Mallard Creek Rd
Region: Mooresville
Charlotte NC 28262
Contact Person: Ailan Oracion Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/1812010 Entry Time: 08:54 AM Exit Time: 01.11 PM
Primary Inspector: Water Quality Program Meckenburg County Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Marcia Allocco Phone: [phone] Ext.2204
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers Stonmwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGO90006 owner -Facility; Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
Inspection Date: 08/1B12010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evalualion Reason for Visit_ Routine
Inspection Summary:
Facility Description:
rvtallared Week Pn_l y ners, ln`_' is a chemical manufactzirfnrl pIanf 9ngagFr3 in making latex for various products. The facility
operates seven days a week o.n a 24 hour -a -day schedi-Ae. Its manufactur'Tou operations are cl;4ssilfied as `Plash. -
Materials and Synthetic Resigns and Non -Vulcanized Elastortl; rs "
Compliance History
n review of Mecklenburg Courity Water Quality Program (MCWQP) files shows the following:
The permittee was inspected by htCWQP as part of a cooperative working agreement between Mecklenburg County and
the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on March 18. 2008 and April 23, 2009. The permittee was issued a Notice of
violation (NOV) by DWQ for q e initial inspection. The. permittee was found to be in compliance dining the follow-up
inspection.
A NOV was issued by DWQ to Mallard Creek Poiymers, Inc. for an illicit discharge that occurred on June 2. 201Ui The
illicit discharge contained styrene and caused a fish kill in an unnamed tributary to Mallard Creek, Class C waters in the
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
Industrial Operations/City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance Review:
Uncovered metal parts were observed beside a building near the fire water retention pond on the southern portion of the
property. The permittee should consider covering the metal parts or moving them indoors.
An outfall on the southeastern comer of the property was observed to have disturbed soil around the metal corrugated
outfall pipe. The permittee should stabilize the area around the outfall to ensure the outfall does not contribute to offsite
sedimentation and negatively impact the unnamed tributary to Mallard Creek below the facility.
During the inspection a dry weather flow was observed flowing through an open channel between the fire water retention
pond and peroxide building to a stormwater catch basin that is connected to the facility's wastewater pond via a sump
pump. The source of the flow was determined to originate from tank cleaning that is performed at the facility. The facility
personnel indicated the sump pump in the catch basin could be shutdown in the event the wastewater pond was near
capacity. The facility personnel was informed the release of a mixture of stormwater and wastewater would be considered
an illicit discharge of wastewater The facility personnel assured the inspectors that the water allowed to discharge from
the drain would be thoroughly flushed by the storm event before a release would be allowed. The facility personnel was
informed the release of stormwater from the overflowing catch basin would need to be treated as an outfall and would be
subject to the requirements of the general permit.
Page: 2

Permit: NCG090006 Owner - Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
Inspection Date: 08/18/2010 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 n n
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) reap?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices'?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
■ n n n
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
■ n n n
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
■ n n n
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
■ n n Q
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
■ n n n
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
■ n n n
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
■ n n n
Comment: The permittee should update- the SPPP to include the name of the
receiving water to which the facility's outfalls discharge, and indicate whether the
receiving water is impaired or is located in a watershed for which a TMDL has been
established, and what are the parameter(s) of concern. DWQ personnel forwarded
information regarding the receiving stream, impairement, and TMDL development to the
permittee after the inspection to add in completing this task.
The permittee should add documentation to the SPPP that the facility has evaluated
feasible alternatives to current practices or reference the location of the documentation
in the SPPP.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Analytical Monitorin
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
■
n
n
n
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
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Permit: NCG090006 Owner - Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
Inspection Date: 0811812010 Inspection Type: Comp#iance Evaluation Reason for Visit: P,cutine
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ 0 ❑ [l
Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ f] 1=l
4 If fhc rdCiVil'y rla " 0preseriidt"=".=lutfd'i jSn._= i5 'r ..^.gef!1' Mrtru,'71EntPd by the r ivision- l__l ^ ■
# Has 'he facility evaluated a41 W)ct! (non 51Urr1jwel1--i tji5iiiaiy'n� ® 01 n
Comment: The facility personnel should ensure they have been properly at!thorized to
administer the facility's NPDES Stormwater permit as required by Part Ill Section B 5b
of the General Permit and docuniertl this infomnation in the SPI'P.
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NCDE R
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Saves Perdue Ccleen H. Sullirls Dee=reeman
Governor Director Secretary
June 28, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL #7008 1140 0002 2716 1244
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Allan Oracion, Compliance Manager
Mallard Creek Polymers Inc.
14700 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
Subject: Notice of Violation
Tracking Number: NOV-2010-DV-0254 and Incident Number: 201001970
Mallard Creek Polymers Inc.
Stormwater Certificate of Coverage NCGO90006
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear Mr, Oracion:
Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) authorizes and directs the Environmental
Management Commission of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources to protect and preserve the
water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has the delegated authority to enforce
adopted pollution control rules and regulations.
On June 2, 2010, you reported an illicit discharge of process wastewater from the Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
facility to Charlotte-Meckienburg Stormwater Services (CMSWS) and this Office. Mr. Jeff Mitchell from
CMSWS conducted a spill investigation of the spill area at Mallard Creek Polymers Inc. and the unnamed
tributary to Mallard Creek, Class C waters of the State in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin; below the facility on
June 2-4, 2010 and June 9, 2010. This investigation found impacts to the unnamed tributary, which included a
change in the color and clarity of the stream, depressed dissolved oxygen readings (low of 0.3 mg/L),
increased conductivity, and a fish kill of 105 fish in a 0.2 mile stream segment below the Mallard Creek
Polymers, Inc. facility. The investigation was conducted as part of a cooperative working agreement between
Mecklenburg County and the Division of Water Quality.
As a result of the spill investigation the following violations, detailed below, are noted:
(1) Control of sources of water pollution - permits required
(2) Stream Standard Violation — Removal of Best Usage
(3) Stream Standard Violation — Dissolved Oxygen
Item1 -- Control of sources of water pollution - permits required
The illicit discharge of process wastewater to the unnamed tributary to Mallard Creek and associated stream
standard violations (noted below) is a violation of North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G S.) 143-215.1 (a)(6),
which states that (a) activities for which permits are required - No person shall do any of the following things or
carry out any of the following activities unless that person has received a permit from the Commission and has
complied with all conditions set forth in the permit: (6) Cause or permit any waste, directly or indirectly, to be
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 Past Center Ave.: Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One
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June 28, 2010
discharged to or in any manner intermixed with the waters of the State in violation of the water quality
standards applicable to the assigned classifications or in violation of any effluent standards or limitations
established for any point source, unless allowed as a condition of any permit, special order or other appropriate
instrument issued or entered into by the Commission under the provisions of this Article.
[tern 2 — Removal of Best Usage
The water quality impacts and associated fish kill (105 fish) in, the unnar lied tnbiltcfry to I Ll Hard Cj-r-r'
represents violations of North Carolina stream standard Title 15A NCaC 02B .0211 (2), which states that
waters shall be suitable for aquatic life pr -,pagaticn and mair-tenance of biological integrity, wildlife. secondary
recreation, and agriculture; sources of water pollution which preclude any of these uses on either a short-term
or long-term basis shall be considered to be violating a water quality standard.
Item 3 — Dissolved Oxygen
The dissolved oxygen readinqs in the unnamed tributary of Mallard C€eek with a low of 0.3 mgiL represents
violations of North Carolina stream standard Title 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)b, which states that Dissuived
oxygen: not less than 6.0 mg/l for trout waters, for non -trout waters, not less than a daily average of 5.0 mgll
with a minimum instantaneous value of not less than 4.0 mg/I; swamp waters, lake coves or backwaters, and
lake bottom waters may have lower values if caused by natural conditions.
The above noted violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to
$25,000.00 per day for each violation.
This Office is in receipt of your letter dated June 3, 2010, providing information on the June 2, 2010, release
and the implementation of corrective actions to eliminate the potential for recurrent illegal discharges. We are
requesting that you respond to this letter in writing within 30 days of receipt of this Notice expanding on the
information provided in your letter dated June 3, 2010. Your response should be sent to this office at the
letterhead address, to the attention of Mr. John Hennessey at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS
Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617, and to Mr.
Rusty Rozzelle of MCWQP, 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Your response should address the
following items:
(1) Please provide the final long-term corrective actions chosen by Mallard Creek Polymers to prevent a
future release of process wastewater from the pre-treatment WWTP on site. Your response should
include the option chosen and the associated implementation timeline. Once the work is completed
photo documentation should be provided to this Office under separate cover at a later date.
(2) Please provide a schedule for the repair of the retaining wall mentioned in your response. Once the
work is completed photo documentation should be provided to this Office under separate cover.
(3) Please provide a copy of the Spill Prevention and Response Plan as required by stormwater general
Permit NCG090000, Please review the plan and ensure the following information is contained within
the plan before submission to this Office:
• Procedures and/or physical barriers that will used to prevent and mitigate the discharge of
wastewater or other raw chemicals through the on -site stormwater outfall(s).
• Actions to be taken once a release has occurred. This section should address prompt
collection of discharged material, possible flushing of surface waters with collection of first
flush liquids, locations along the unnamed tributary to Mallard Creek where impacts to
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surface waters will be observed, and the reporting requirements for any releases.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Mitchell with CMSWS or Ms. Marcia Allocco of
the Division of Water Quality at [phone].
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STORM
WATER
Services
Dates: June 2. 2010 Wednesday
Location: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc.
14700 Mallard Creek Road., Charlotte, NC 28262.
Facility Contact: Allan Oracion, Compliance Manager (704) 547 - 0622 x1009
aoraci@mcpoly_mers.com
Material Spilled: Process/Wastewater
Responsible Party: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc.
Responder: Jeff Mitchell, Environmental Specialist, Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm
Water Services
Narrative of Events:
Wednesday, June 2, 2010:
Jeff Mitchell of Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) received a
phone call from Allan Oracion of Mallard Creek Polymers (MCP), the Compliance Manager
about a non -reportable spill. Mr. Oration explained that Styrene would be the chemical of
concern in the discharge. Mr. Oration explained the reportable limit for Styrene was 1000
pounds and that it was estimated that around 1.5 pounds had been spilled. Mr. Mitchell asked
Mr. Oration why he decided to contact CMSWS about a non -reportable spill and was told that
CMSWS had inspected them in the past and that he wanted us to be aware of this spill should
anyone call and report that the nearby stream was discolored. Mr. Mitchell asked Mr. Oration if
the facility had a Nation Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit
and was told that they did have a NPDES Stormwater Permit. Mr. Mitchell informed Mr.
Oration that any quantity that enters into the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System or directly
discharges into a stream is considered a reportable spill and that he should contact the Division
of Water Quality (DWQ) and report the spill to the Mooresville Regional Office (MRO). Mr.
Mitchell instructed Mr. Oration to ask for Marcia Allocco and report the spill to her and to
contact him after he had done so. Mr. Oracion called Mr. Mitchell and informed him that he had
asked for Ms. Allocco and was informed that she was unavailable and was directed to speak with
Donna Hood but received her voicemail. Mr. Mitchell informed Mr. Oration that he would need
to contact someone at DWQ and report the spill. Mr. Mitchell called and Spoke with Dee
Browder with DWQ and informed her that a facility had reported a spill to him and that he was
going to have the facility call her and report the spill directly to her. Mr. Mitchell spoke with
Mr. Oracion and provided him a contact name to ask for when he called DWQ to report the spill
and informed him that he needed to contact the National Response Center (NRC) and report the
spill.
Mr. Mitchell arrived at MCP at approximately 6:00 pm and was escorted around the
facility by a supervisor. Mr. Mitchell was under the impression the amount of Styrene in the
stream was measured at 2 ppb and that the stream had a white color from the process water. Mr.
Mitchell was informed that the process water would discolor a stream in a similar manner that a
latex based paint would discolor a stream. Mr. Mitchell was aware how a small amount of latex

based paint can impact the coloration of stream over a large area without harmful affects to
aquatic life. Mr. Mitchell inspected the area where the spill occurred and noted the stream below
the facility was white in color. Mr. Mitchell informed the supervisor that he would check further
downstream and speak with Mr. Oration the next day. Mr. Mitchell drove to Dixie Ann Drive,
which is the first road crossing and observed the creek was whitish in color (Image 1). Mr.
Mitchell drove to Sandringham Place and noted the creek appeared turbid. Mr. Mitchell did not
observe any environmental impact to the stream with the exception of the stream was discolored.
Mr_ Mitchell attempted to look up the water quality standard for Styrene ar,rl noted a reference to
grit-�king water standard for Styrene is 0.I ppm. Mr. Mitchell noted the amount of 2 ppb «erg:
well helow the drinking water standard acid decided to follow-up the Mr. Oration the next day.
Thursday, June _3. 2010:
Mr. Mitchell arrived at Dixie .1.nn Drive at approximately 9.00 am and noted that the
creek was not as discolored as it was the day before but noted that n fish kill had occurred at the
site (Image 2 & 3). Mr. Mitchell walked a portion of the stream and noted 30 dead fish and
reported the findings to a Supervisor. Mr. Mitchell returned to the office and spoke with Tony
Roux about identifying the fish for the required fish kill field investigation form that needs to be
completed in the event that twenty-five or more fish die in a fish kill event. Mr. Roux agreed to
accompany Mr. Mitchell to the site and assist in the collection and identification of the dead fish.
While collecting dead fish, Mr. Mitchell used a YSI 600 XL and a YSI 650 hand held unit to
observe the physical parameters of the stream. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Roux noted high
conductivity levels and low Disolved Oxygen (DO) levels throughout the stream. The bulk of
the dead fish were collected between the road crossing at Dixie Ann Drive and Sandringham
Place. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Roux returned to MCP and spoke with Mr. Oration about the dead
fish Iocated downstream of the plant. Mr. Mitchell asked Mr. Oration what the chemical
composition of the process water consisted of and was told the chemical of concern should have
been styrene. Mr. Mitchell asked about the concentration of.the styrene that tested in the stream
and was told it was measured at 2 ppm. Mr. Mitchell confirmed that the concentration -was in
parts per million and not in parts per billion as Mr. Mitchell originally thought. Mr. Mitchell
asked if the process water in the tank where the spill occurred had been tested and was told that
the process water directly from the tank and been test and the concentration was 380 ppm of
styrene and that a small pool of the process water in front of the tank had been test and contained
approximately 266 ppm of styrene. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Roux of CMSWS accompanied Mr.
Oration of MCP for a walk from the spill location to the stream behind the facility. The stream
behind the facility was walked to a point where Mr. Mitchell had observed the stream earlier that
day. Five additional fish were observed during the stream walk behind the plant. A total of 94
dead fish were collected, identified and properly disposed of (Image 4). Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Roux
and Mr. Oration returned to Mr. Oracion office to further discuss the spill event and the resulting
fish kill. Mr. Mitchell called Marcia Allocco and spoke with her and Dee Browder with DWQ at
the MRO and informed them of the fish kill. Mr. Mitchell asked Marcia if she needed any
additional information from Mr. Oration or wanted any specific task performed while he was
onsite. Ms. Allocco asked if the creek had been flushed and was informed that it had not but
would be flushed within the next hour. After the phone conversation with Ms. Allocco, Mr.
Oration was instructed to flush the creek. The creek flushing began at 3:00 pm and would be
terminated once the stream returned to conditions at or above the state's water quality standards
(Image 5). Between 6.00 and 7:00 pm, Mr. Mitchell collected a water sample from below Dixie

Ann Drive and Sandringham Place road crossing. Around 9:00 pm, Mr. Mitchell called and
spoke with a supervisor of MCP and asked him to continue to flush the creek until 2:00 am.
_Fridav, June 4. 2010:
Mr. Mitchell dropped the water samples off at the lab that were collected the day before
to be analyzed for volatile organics (EPA 8260 Method). Mr. Mitchell monitored the physical
parameters of the stream throughout the day and noted eleven additional dead fish in the stream.
The total collected and identified fish for the fish kill report is 105. Mr. Mitchell observed two
crayfish, a darter, a few sunfish and minnows at the Tryon Street (HWY 29) road crossing. Mr.
Mitchell went further upstream and noted the presence of minnows at the Clackwyck Lane road
crossing. No aquatic life was observed any further upstream of the Clackwyck Lane road
crossing.
Wednesday June 9, 2010
Mr. Mitchell monitored the physical parameters of the stream and noted a few minnows
below the Sandringham Place road crossing. No aquatic life was observed any further upstream
of the Sandringham Place road crossing.
Monday June 14, 2010
Mr. Mitchell received the results of the water sample and noted that styrene was below the
detection level and that acetone was detected in both samples below DWQ's water quality
standard (See pdf attachment: Lab Results).
Physical parameters of tributary to Mallard Creek

Locations
Date
Time
I Temp C
Sp coed
DOsat
DO
pH
(4) Dixie Ann Drive - Up
6/3/2010
10:24
19.09
914
3.3
0.3
7.18
(4) Dixie Ann Drive - Down
6/3/2010
10:27
20.24
454
12.6
1.14
7.47
(3) Below Confluence
6/3/2010
10:34
19.98
479
57.9
5.26
7.54
(3) Above Confluence
6/3/2010
10:37
19.96
502
57.5
5.23
7.66
I i3) Tributary
6/3/2010
10:40
20.03
389
80.3
7.29
6.88
(5) Sandringham Place - Down
6/3/2010
; 11.29
2n.28
326
325
28.1
t- 3.3
2.54
7.49
(5) Sandringham Place - Qowa)
(1) MCP uutfaii
6!`3/2010
6/312010 !
! 11:j2
12:21
12:48
20.54
1 19.73
I 20.25
i 2-911
; 7.53
745
10.4_ j
0.95
j 3.43 l7,73
9_ e5 i
(2) Perennial Start
6/3/2010 i
18
37.9
(4) Dixie Ann Drive - Up
6/3/2010
17;02
21.05
449
70 1
6.24
7.71
_
(5) Sandringham Place - Dawn
6/3/2010
I 17:28
20.49
327
1 9-1
0.81
7.55
(5 Sandringham Place - Down
(5) Sandringham Place - Down
6/3/2010
6/3/2010
17:53
17:56
20.79
21.83
337 5
40G
15.5
54.7
138
1 4.79
7.6
7.73
i i6i Ciackwyc,k Lane - Up
! 6/3/2010
18:28
24.46
316
77.7
6.48
6.77 !
8
7.7 i
(6) Clackwyck Lane - Down
6/3/2010
18:34
; 22.81 i
321 i
78.7 ;
A) Caprington Avenue - Up
6/3/2010
19:08
21.65
151
90.7
7.99
8.24
(7) Tryon (HWY 29) - Up
6/3/2010
19:16
22.49
249
85.8
7.43
8.19
(6) Clackwyck Lane - Up
6/3/2010
19:24
23.73
323
84.4
7.14
8.07
(4) Dixie Ann Drive - Down
6/3/2010
19:54
22.65
157
84.1
7.26
7.61
(4) Dixie Ann Drive - Down
6/4/2010
7:35
21.22
221
80.6
7.15
7.02
(5) Sandringham Place - Down
6/4/2010
7:47
20.89
204
58.5
5.23
7.25
(6) Clackwyck Lane - Up
6/4/2010
8:07
21.06
199
88.1
7.84
7.52
(7) Tryon (HWY 29) -Up
6/4/2010
8:16
21.14
193
90.5
8.04
7.72
(1) MCP Outfall
6/4/2010
15:20
21.77
182
46.8
4.1
7.03
(1) 20 feet down from MCP Out
6/4/2010
15:22
23.05
166
63.2
5.41
7.2
(6) Clackwyck Lane - Up
6/4/2010
15:48
23.65
227
80.9
6.85
7.69
(5) Sandringham Place - Down
6/4/2010
15:58
21.43
213
58.5
5.17
7.5
(4) Dixie Ann Drive - Down
6/4/2010
16:16
22.76
298
64.6
5.56
7.25
(7) Tryon (HWY 29) - Up
6/9/2010
10:51
20.7
224
105.2*
9.43*
7.63
(6) Clackwyck Lane -Up
6/9/2010
I 12:37
21.54
353
92.7*
8.17*
7.51
(5) Sandringham Place - Down
6/9/2010
12:47
20.4
342
50.4*
4.57*
7.15
(4) Dixie Ann Drive - Down
6/9/2010
12:57
21.41
512
64.6*
5.71*
7.03
Numbers depict location on map
Fish kill occurred between area's numbers 2-5
* Indicates DO Probe failed check in
Map of physical parameter monitoring

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CI4AR1ArITE. Report Date: 6/14/2010 11:35:59 AM
LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION
LOCATION: Dixie Ann Drive
LOC ID: W-SPEC
SAMPLE DATE -TIME 6/3/2010 18:07
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: Grab CHAIN OF CUSTODY #: 100604008
Parameter
Result
Units
RL
Method
Start Date 1 Time
Analyst
AD53201
trans-1,2-Dlchloroethene
Less than
ug1L
5
SW846/8260B
6/812010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
1,2-Dichloroethane
Lessthan
ug/L
3
SW846/8296
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Benzene
Less than
ug/L
3
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
2-Butanone (MEI()
15
ugli_
10
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Lessthan
ug1L
3
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Carbon Tetrachloride
Lessthan
ug/L
5
SW846/8260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Chloroform
Lessthan
ug/L
3
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Bromochloromethane
Lessthan
ug/L
3
SW846 / $2608
618/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
cis-1,2- Dichloroethene
Less than
uglL
3
SW84618260B
6/812010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Vinyl acetate
Less than
ug/L
5
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Acrylonitrile
Lessthan
ug/L
50
SWS46/8260B
6/8/2010
15,17
SDA
AD53201
Chloromethane
Less than
ug/L
5
SW846/8260B
6/812010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Methyl-tert-butyl-other (MTBE)
Lessthan
ug/L
3
SW8461825GS
6/82010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
1,2-Dichlorpropane
Less than
uglL
3
SW846/82608
6/812010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Acetone
200
ug/L
50
SW84618260B
6/82010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Methylene Chloride
Lessthan
ug1L
5
SW84618260B
6/812010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Acrolein
Less than
uglL
50
SW84618260B
618/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
lodomethane
Less than
ug/L
5
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Carbon Disulfide
Lessthan
ug/L
5
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
1,1-Dichloroethene
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846/8260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Trichlorofluoromethane
Less than
ug/L
5
SW8461826DB
6/812010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Chloroethane
Less than
ug/L
5
SW846 / 8260B
61812010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Bromomethane
Lessthan
ug/L
5
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Vinyl Chloride
Lessthan
ug1L
5
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
1,1-Dichloroethane
Lessthan
ug1L
3
SW84618260B
6/82010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
2-Hexanone
Less than
ug/L
10
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
Lessthan
ug/L
3
SW946182606
618/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
1,4-Dichlorobenzene
Lessthan
ug/L
3
SW84618260B
6/812010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
Less than
ug1L
3
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
Page 1 of 3

dh Laboratory Analysis Report
�- IIlr1RU[Yf''1E'IB. Report Date: 6/14/2010 11:35:59 AM
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LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION
LOCATION: Dixie Ann Drive
LOC ID: W-SPEC
SAMPLE DATE -TIME 61312010 18-.07
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: Grab CHAIN OF C.USTODY #. 100604008
Parameter
Result
Units
RL
Methcd
Start Date 1 Time
Analyst
AD5320i
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Less than
ug1L
5
SW8461MOB
61812010
15:11
SDA
A053201
11,1,2,2 TelraChl4roethane
Loss than
i1glL
3
SwAk61A2608
61812010
15 17
SDA
A053201
trans-1,4-Dichloro-2-butane
Less than
ug/L
5
5W846182508
618/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Bromolorm
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846 i 8260B
51812U i U
5:17
SDA
AD53201
Styrene
Less than
ug/L
5
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD63201
Total Xylenes
Less than
ug/L
3
SW84618260D
618/2010
115717
SDA
AD53201
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846/82608
61812010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Trichloroethene
Less than
uSiL
3
SW846182606
6IM010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Ethylbenzene
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182608
61812010
15:17
SDA
A053201
Dibromomethane
Less than
ug/L
5
SW84618260B
51812010
15A7
SDA
AD53201
1,2-Dibromoethane
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182608
618/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Dibromochloromethane
Less than
ug1L
3
SW84618260E
602010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Less than
ug/L
3
SW84618260B
618/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Tetrachloroethene
Less than
ug/L
3
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
A053201
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
Less than
ug/L
5
SW846182608
5/8/2010
15.17
SDA
AD53201
4-Methyl-2-pentanons
Less than
ug/L
10
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Toluene
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846/82608
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
Less than
ug/L
5
SW846182600
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
2-Chloroethyl vinyl ether
Less than
ug/L
10
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15A7
SDA
AD53201
Bromodichloromethane
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane
Less than
ug/L
10
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
AD53201
Chlorobenzene
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182609
6/8/2010
15:17
SDA
Page 2 of 3

dX Laboratory Analysis Report
Report Date: 6/14/2010 11:35:59 AM
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LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION
LOCATION: Dixie Ann Drive
LOC ID: W-SPEC
SAMPLE DATE -TIME 6/3/2010 18:07
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: Grab CHAIN OF CUSTODY #: 100604008
Parameter Result Units RL Method Start Date ! Time Anat"t
Comment: 8260: Acetone was analyzed on a 1:5 dilution 618l10 at 1618.
Laboratory Supervisor:
CMU-Environmental
ratorI/IServices N.C. Certification No.192 N.C. DHHS Certification No. 37417
4222 Westmont Drive. Charlotte. North Carolina 28217
Page 3 of 3

Laboratory Analysis Report
-� Report Date: 6/14/2010 11:36:28 AM
(ImLO'1'f'E.
LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION
LOCATION: Sandringham Place
LOC ID- W-SPEC
SAMPLE DATE -TIME 6131201 f,: 18:58
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: Grab CHAIN OF CUSTODY #: 100604008
Parameter
Resuit
units
RL
Method
Start Date 1 Time
Analyst
A053202
Vans-1,2-Dichloroelhene
Less than
uglL
5
SN84618260B
61812010
15:43
SOA
AD53202
1,2-Dichlornethano
Leas than
ug1L
3
SW846182MB
61812010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Benzene
Less than
ug1L
3
SW8461526013
618/2010
15:48
SOA
AD53202
2-Butanone (MEK)
Less than
uglL
10
1,50,1846, 8260E
5?8t2010
15.48
SOA
AD53202
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Less than
ug1L
3
SW84618260B
6/812010
15A8
SDA
AD53202
Carbon Tetrachloride
Less than
ug1L
5
SW84618260B
6/812010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Chloroform
Less than
ug{L
3
SW84618260B
61812010
15:4B
SDA
AD53202
Bromochloromethane
Less than
ug1L
3
SW84618260B
61812010
15:48
SDA
A053202
cis-1,2- Dlchloroethene
Less than
uglL
3
SW846 /82605
61B12010
15AB
SDA
AD53202
Vinyl acetate
Less than
ug1L
5
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Acrylonitrile
Less than
ugfL
50
SW8461826CB
618/2010
15:48
SDA
AD532D2
Chloromethane
Less than
uglL
5
SW846 18260E
618/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Methyt-tert-butyl-ether (MTBE)
Less than
uglL
3
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
1,2-Dichlorpropane
Less than
uglL
3
SW845 8260E
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Acetone
65
ug1L
10
SW846182603
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Methylene Chloride
Less than
ug1L
5
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Acrolein
Less than
ug1L
50
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
A053202
lodomethane
Less than
ug1L
5
SW84618260B
618/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Carbon Disulfide
Less than
ug1L
5
SW846182WB
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
1,1-Dlchloroethene
Less than
ug1L
3
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Trichlorofluoromethans
Less than
ug1L
5
SW846182608
6/812010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Chloroethane
Less than
ug1L
5
SW84618260B
618/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Bromomethane
Less than
ug1L
5
SW846182606
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Vinyl Chloride
Less than
ug1L
5
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
A053202
1,1-01chloroethane
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
A053202
2-Hexanone
Less than
uglt
10
SW846 18260B
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
Less than
uglL
3
SW84518260B
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
1,4-Dichlarobenzene
Less than
uglL
3
SW646182609
618/2010
15.48
SDA
AD53202
1,3-Dichlorobenzene
Less than
ug1L
3
SW84618260B
618/2010
15:48
SDA
Page 1 of 3

Laboratory Analysis Report
Report Date: 6/14/2010 11:36:28 AM
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LABORATORY SERVICES DIVISION
LOCATION: Sandringham Place
LOC ID: W-SPEC
SAMPLE DATE -TIME 6/3/2010 18:58
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: Grab CHAIN OF CUSTODY #: 100604008
Parameter
Result
Units
RL
Method
Start Date / Time
Analyst
AD53202
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Less than
ug/L
5
SW846182606
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
Less than
ug1L
3
SW846182608
618/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
trans-1,4-Dichtoro-2-butene
Less than
ug/L
5
SW846182606
618/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Brornotorm
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Styrene
Less than
ug/L
5
SW846182606
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Total Xylenes
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182609
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
Less than
ug1L
3
SW84618250B
618/2010
15-48
SDA
AD53202
Trichloroethene
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182609
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Ethylbenzene
Less than
uglL
3
SW845182606
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Dibromomethane
Less than
ug/L
5
SW84618260E
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
1,2-Dibromoethane
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182606
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Dibromochloromethane
Less than
ug/L
3
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
1,1,2-Trichloroethans
Less than
ug/L
3
SW84618260B
61812010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Tetrachloroethene
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182608
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
A053202
trans-1,3-Dichl oropro pone
Less than
ug/L
5
SW846 / 8260B
618/2010
15:413
SDA
AD53202
4-Mothyl-2-pentanone
Less than
ug/L
10
SW84618260B
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Toluene
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846182606
618/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
cis-1,30chloropropene
Less than
ug1L
5
SW84618260B
618/2010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
2-Chloroethyi vinyl ether
Less than
ug1L
10
SW84618260B
6/812010
15:48
SDA
AD53202
Bromodichioromethane
Less than
ug/L
3
SW64618260B
618/2010
15:48
SDA
A053202
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane
Less than
ug/L
10
SW646182608
618/2010
15:48
SDA
A053202
Chlorobenzene
Less than
ug/L
3
SW846 / 8260B
6/8/2010
15:48
SDA
Page 2 of 3

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Laboratory Supervisor:
CMU-Environmental
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4222 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
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From: Mitchell, Jeffery G. [[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 7:01 PM
To: Allocco, Marcia
Subject: RE: Fish Kill Mecklenburg County
Marcia I have upload several pictures. You may want to go to the folder labeled Specific Locations as I have numbered
the pictures to correspond to their location and added the time. Do note I added an hour to the creation date as my
camera was an hour off.
ftp://ftpl.co.mecklenbuEg.nc.us/WaterQuality/MCP%2OJune%202010/
FYI: the lab results are from samples that taken after flushing had started. Using the information that was provided by
Mr. Oracion of 67, 760 gallons of water was used to flush the creek over a period of 11 hours would indicate a flow rate
of 6,160 gallons an hour. The flushing began at 3:00 pm and the first sample was taken at 6:07 pm and second sample
was taken at 6:58 pm. These samples would be severely diluted, I was surprised anything showed up in the samples.
Jeff Mitchell
Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Program
Mecklenburg County Land Use
& Environmental Services Agency
700 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Office 704.336.3926
Cell 980.721.3565
Fax [phone]
From: Allocco, Marcia[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 4:32 PM
To: Mitchell, Jeffery G.
Subject: RE: Fish Kill Mecklenburg County
Jeff,
Can you place your photos on the ftp site for me to download? Would like to see the picture of the turbid
creek.
Thanks,
Marcia
From: Mitchell, Jeffery G. [mailto:[e-mail])
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 3:42 PM
To: Allocco, Marcia
Subject: RE: Fish Kill Mecklenburg County
Gotcha, I thought I sent that earlier. Here is the fish kill report and corresponding YSI readings and map if needed.
Jeff Mitchell
Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Program
Mecklenburg County Land Use

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Investigation Date and Time:6/3-4/2010; 10:00 AM
Manhours Required:18 hr
Investigators:deff Mtichell and Tony Roux
Organization: Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program
Regional Office:MRO
Address:700 N. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: [phone]
Reporting Party: Mallard Creek Polymer Inc
Address:14700 Mallard Creek Road
Phone:704-547-
0622 x1009
Coinvestigators:
Address:
I Phone:
Kill Event Location:
Waterbody:Unnamed tributary to Mallard Creek
Station: Subbasin:Mallard Creek
County:Mecklenburg
Nearest Town/Landmark:Charlotte, near UNCC
Tributaries or other waters affected:
Latitiude: I
Longitude:
Attach map describing area of event and provide coordinates
Complete For Fish Kill and Disease Events
Date Event Began (First reported): 6/2/2010
Time- 4:00 PM
At time of investigation, kill event is: in progress ❑ completed:
Area covered by kill: River (miles): 0.2 Lake /Estuary (acres, square miles):
Event Duration: Days: I Hours:
Fintivh .Sneriev Affrrtrd
Species: Lepomis cyanellus
I Size Range: 3-6 inches
I Approx Number: 20
In Distress / Dying ❑ Dead ® Decayed ❑
Percent observed with sores or lesions: 0
Species: Semotilus atromaculatus Size Range: 2-6 inches Approx Number: 69
In Distress / Dying ❑ Dead ® Decayed ❑ I Percent observed with sores or lesions:
Species: Clinostomus funduloides I Size Range: 2-4 inches
I Approx Number: 14
In Distress / Dying ❑ Dead ® Decayed ❑ Percent observed with sores or lesions:
Species: Notropis sp.
I Size Range: 2 inches
I Approx Number: 2
In Distress / Dying ❑ Dead ® Decayed ❑
I Percent observed with sores or lesions:
Other Organisms Affected:
Total Finfish Mortality: 105 1 Total Mortality of Other Organisms:
Fish Disease Observations:
Lesions/Sores ❑ Injuries ❑ Flared Gills ❑ Excessive mucus ❑ Tumors ❑ Visible Parasites ❑
Gaming ❑ Loss of equilibrium ❑ Erratic behavior ❑ Attempts to leave water ❑ Lethargy ❑
Convulsions ❑ Other❑ Describe:
General Lesion and Sore Observations:
Size(em}: Location (view diaa ams below):
Appearance/ Comments:
C C 0
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?h sical Observations and Water Quality Measurements:
Station:Dixie Ann Drive (Road Station No.: Time: 12:00 PM
Crossing)
Cloud Cuver: light
Wind Direction:
Bottom Depth: 12 inches
Outfalls Present: Y N
Spills in area `% Y ®ti
Other Activity:
Seas: I Air Temp: 85 1 Preci : none
Wind Speed: I Secchi Depth: na
Prior Weather (3-4 days): some rain
] Describe: storm drain. outfall from Mallard Creek Polymer , Inc.__
bescribe: Styrene and other compounds in processiwastewater. - — ----
Dept—_ th
(meters)
I Dissolved
Osygen(mg/1,)
%
Saturation
pit
'Temperttture
uC
I f'--ndt�� 0vioy
I salinity
(ppt)
Surface
See
YSI
Readin s
Attachment
l0
1
.0
3.0
4_0
S.0
Algal Bloom: Fill out this section if bloom occurs in conjunction with fish kill or disease. If bloom occurs without
affected fish, fill out Aigai Bloom Report form only and send to Division of Water Quality ESS Attn: Ecosystems Unit Staff
Visual characteristics:
LJ Discolored Water Describe:
Flecks, ❑ Balls, ❑Filaments
❑ Surface Film
LI Other
h to lankton Samples Sent to ESS? Yes ❑ No❑ Phytoplankton Sample Quantity: One 500ml
polyethylene container preserved with 2-3 ml Lugols solution and one 500ml polyethylene container unpreserved Send to
DWQ Laboratory Section marked Attn: Ecosystem Unit Staff.
Bioloeical and Chemical Samples Collected Durine Investieation:
Fish Describe):
iced, Preserved ?
Station:
Sample No.:
Contact for Results:
Phone:
Algae/Plants (Describe):
Iced, Preserved ?
Station:
Sample No.:
Contact for Results:
Phone:
Other (Describe):
Iced, Preserved ?
Station:
Sample No.:
Contact for Results:
Phone:
Chemical Samples: Metals❑ Pesticides❑ Nutrients❑ Chlor A❑ Other® Describe: EPA Method 8260
Station: Dixie Ann Drive & Sandringham Place (Road Crossing)
Sample No.:
Contact for Results: Jeff Mitchell (MCWQP)
Phone: [phone]
Photographs and /or videos taken? YX NU
Where on file? Name:MCWQP: Work Order 83397 Phone: [phone]

Additional Comments, Observations, Conclusions, etc. (attach additional sheet if necessary):
Attachments: Y5I Readiogs.docx - Physical parameters of stream; Draft version of narrative of events with pictures
removed to reduce email burden.

CILAR.LOTTEsm
April 1, 2010
Mr. Allan Oracion
Mallard Creek Polymers Incorporated
14700 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
Subject: Evaluation of Monitoring, Permit # 2000
Dear Mr. Samartino;
Enclosed are the data summaries for Self Monitoring conducted at February 9-12, 2010 at Mallard Creek Polymers.
There were no permit limits violations during this monitoring.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call me at 704-336-4636.
Thank you for your cooperation.
S' cer
Bill Gintert
Environmental Compliance Specialist
System Protection Division
enclosure: data summaries
copy: file
System Protection 4222 Westmont Dr. Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities

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i -
3126/2010 Charlotte Nittiklenburg Utility Department
15:21:08 System Protection Division
Charlotte N.C.
39530 Period: 02101/ 10 to 02128/2010
Attn: ALLAN ORACION
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INCORPORATED
14700 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE NC - 28262
J.U. No.: 2000 Sic No: 2821
Reporting Units: mGIL and [6slday
FINAL PERMIT: 09/2212008 to 0513112010
Pipe # 1
2/1/2010 2/2/2010 213/2010 214/2010 2/912010 Period
CM Cm Cm CM Sm Average _
FLOW 0.05221 0A561 0,056174 0,056025 0.053033
1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE
1,1,2-TRICK LOROETHAME
1,1-DICHLOROETHANE -
1,1-DICHLOROETHYLENE
1,2,4-TRICHLORO BENZENE
1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE
1,2-DIGHLOROE=THANE ^
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE
1,30CHLOROBE;NZENE
1,3-DIC HLOROPROPYLEN E
1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE
2,4-DIMETHYLPHENOL
2-NITROPHENOL
4,Ea-DINiTRO-O-CRES0L
4-NITROPHENOL
A Violations of Daily Maximum Limit on Permit
B- Violations of Maximum Average Limit on Permit
*- Denotes Technical Review Criteria (TRC) Violation

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3/26/2010 Charlotte Ni"Wenhurg Utility Department
15:21:08 System Protection Division
Charlotte N.C.
39630 Period: 02/01110 to 02/28/2010
Attn: ALLAN ORACION
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INCORPORATED
14700 NIALI-ARO GREEK pear)
CHARLOTI'F NC 28262
I.V. No.: 2000 Slc No 2821
Reporting Units: mG1L and Ibsiday
FINAL PERMIT: 0912212003 to 05/31/2010
PIP0 0 1
211120i0 2!212010 21312010 214/2010 219i2010 Perlod
CM CM CM CM SM Average
ACENAPIAT HE NE
AMMONIA 25.962729 lbs
AN1THRACENE
ARSENIC, TOTAL
BENZENE
B1S(2-ETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE)
BOQ-5 DAY
C-BOD 60,594445 lbs
CADMIUM, TOTAL - - - - —
CARBON! TETRACHLORIDE
CHLOROBENZENIE
CHLOROETHANIE
CHLOROFORM
CHROMIUM, TOTAL
COD 163.20694 ills
COPPER,TOTAL
A- Violations of Daily Maximum Limit on Permit
& Violations of Maximum Average i.imlt on Permit
*- Denotes Technical Review Criteria (TRC) Violation

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ai2612010 Charlotte �i%�4klenburg Utility Department #
15:21:08 System Protection Division
Charlotte N.C.
39530 Period: 02/01110 to 02/2812010
Attn: ALLAN ORACION
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INCORPORATED
14700 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
I.U. No.: 2000 Sle No: 2821
Reporting UnIts: mG1L and Ibslday
FINAL PERMIT. 09/2212008 to 05/3112010
Pipe # 1
2/1/2010 2/212010 2/3/2010 214/2010 21912D10 Period
CM CM CM CM SM Average
CYANIDE, TOTAL
OI-N-BUTYL PHTHALATE
-DIETHYL PHTHALATE
DIMETHYL PHTHALATE
ETHYLBENZENE
FLUORANTHENE
FLUORENE
HFXACHLOROBENZENE
HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE
HEXACHLOROETHANE
LEAD, TOTAL. - — — - -
MERCURY, TOTAL
METHYL CHLORIDE
TC�1;17>L�►i�;7�iT.itTa
MOLYBDENUM, TOTAL
NAPHTHALENE
A- Violations of Daily Maximum Limit on Permit
B- Violations of Maximum Average Limit on Permit
*- Denotes Technical Review Criteria (TRC) Violation

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312612010 Charlotte N,,Lklenburg Utility Department
15,21.08 System Protection Division
Charlotte N.C.
39530 Period: 02/01/10 to 02/28/2010
AIM, ALLAN ORACION
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INCORPORATED
14700 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE KC 28262
W. No.. 2000 SIG No: 2821
Reporting linos,. mO1L and IGstday
FINAL PERMIT, 0912212008 to 06/31/2010
Pipe # t
211/2010 21212010 2/3/2010 2W2010 2/912010 Perlod
CM CM CM CM SM Average
NICKEL, TOTAL 0.01548 lbs
NITRATE (NITRITE
NITROBENZENE;
NITROGEN
OIL 8, GREASE - TOTAL < 5 mg/I
m
PHENANTHRENE
PHENOL
PHOSPHOROUS
PYRENE
SELENIUM, TOTAL
SILVER, TOTAL
TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
TKN
TOLUENE
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS 6.192133 Ibs
TRANS 1,2-DICHLOROETHYLENE
A- Violations of Daily Maximum Limit on Permit
B- Violations of Maximum Average Limit on Permit
*- Denotes Technical Review Criteria (TRC) Violation

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3/26/2010 Charlotte Niw.:iclenburg Utility Department t
15:21:08 System Protection Division
Charlotte N.C.
39530 Period: 02/01/10 to 0212812010
Attn: ALLAN ORACION
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INCORPORATED
14700 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
I.U. No.: 2000 Sic No: 2821
Reporting Units: mG1L and Ibsiday
FINAL PERMiT: 0912212008 to 0513112010
Pape A 1
21V2010 21212010 213/2010 214/2010 2/9/2010 Period
CM Cm. CM CM SM Average
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
VINYL CHLORIDE
ZINC, TOTAL
pH
A- Violations of Daily Maximum Limit on Permit
B- Violations of Maximum Average Limit on Permit
*- Denotes Technical Review Criteria (TRC) Violation
0.046883 lbs
8.4

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3/26/2010 Charlotte Ni xklenburg Utility Department
15:21:08 System Protection Division
Charlotte N.C.
38530 Period: 02101/10 to 02/2812010
Attn: ALLAN ORACION
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INCORPORATEX?
14700 MALLARD CREEK R FAO
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
I.U. No.,. 2000 Sic No: 2821
Reporting Units: MGIL and Ibslday
FINAL_ PERMIT: 09122/2008 to 0513112010
Pipe p 1
211012010 2/1112010 211212010
Period
_ 5M SM_ SM
Average
FLOW 0.052584 0,051612 n.:1508E4
0.0536128
1,1,1-TRICHLOROET;iANE < 0.001103
0.001103 lbs
1,1,2-TRICHLOROETHANE <
0,001103
0.001103
lbs
1,1-DICIiLOROETHANE <
0.001103 _
0.001103
lbs
1,1-0ICHLOROETHYLENE <
0.001103
0.001103
lbs
1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENI<
0.004411
0.004411
lbs
1,2-DICHLOROSENZENE <
0.004411
0.004411
lbs
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE <
0,001103
0.001103
lbs
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE <
0.001103
0.001103
lbs
1,3-OICHLOROBENZENE <
0.004411
0.004411
lbs
1,3-DICHLOROPROPYLENf <
0.001103
_ 0.001103
lbs
1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE <
0.004411
0.004411
lbs
2,4-DIMETHYLPHENOL
2-NITROPHENOL <
0.004411
0.004411
lbs
4,6-DINITRO-0-CRESOL <
0.004411
0.004411
lbs
4-NITROPHENOL <
0,004411
0.004411
lbs
A- Violations of Daily Maximum Limit on Permit
B- Violations of Maximum Average Limit on Permit
'- Denotes Technical Review Criteria {TRQ Violation

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3/2612010 Charlotte Ni.cklenburg Utility Department
15:21:08 System Protection Division
Charlotte N.C.
39530 Period: 02/01/10 to 02128/2010
Attn: ALLAN ORACION
MALLARD GREEK POLYMERS, INCORPORATED
14700 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
I.U. No.: 2000 Sic No: 2821
Reporting Units: mGIL and Ibslday
FINAL PERMIT: 09122/2008 to OW3112010
Pipe 1# 1
2110120i0
SM
211112010
SM
2/1212010
SM
Period
Average _
ACENAPHTHENE <
0.004411
0.004411
lbs
AMMONIA
29A38732
29.872819
29.736824
23.802776
lbs
ANTHRACENE <
0.004411
0.004411
lbs
ARSENIC, TOTAL
BENZENE <
0.001103
0,001103
lbs
BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL PHTW
0.006792
0,006792
lbs
E30D-5 DAY
C-SOD
69.245252
58.109951
60.237218
62.046717
lbs
CADMIUM, TOTAL
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE <
0.001103
0.001103
lbs
CHLOROSENZENE <
0.001103
0.001103
lbs
CHLOROETHANE <
0.001103
0,001103
lbs
CHLOROFORM <
0.001103
0.001103
lbs
CHROMIUM, TOTAL
COD
168.48208
179.92563
165.86445
169.36977
-
lbs
COPPER, TOTAL
T
A- Violations of Daily Maximum Limit on Permit
B- Violations of Maximum Average Limit on Permit
*- Denotes Technical Review Criteria (TRQ Violation

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3126f2010 Charlotte N.-cklenburg Utility Department
15:z�:aa System Protection Division
Charlotte N.C.
39530 Period: 02/01/10 to 02128/2010
Attn: ALLAN ORACION
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INCORPORATED
14700 PAALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE NC 28282
W. Nu..- 2000 Sit, Na: 14021
ReporUng units: mG1L and Ibslday
FINAL PERMIT: 09122/2008 to 0513112010
Pipe p 1
V1012010 2M 1/2010 2/12/2010 Period
5M SM SM Average
CYANIDE, TOTAL
DI-N-BUTYL PHTHALATE, < 0.004411 0,004411 Ibs
DIETHYL PHTHALATE < 0.004411 0.004411 Ibs
DIMETHYL PHTHALATE
<
0.004411
0.004411
Ibs
E=THYLBENZENE
<
0.001103
0.001102
Ibs
FLUORANTHENE
<
0.004411
0.004411
lbs
FLUORENE
<
0.004411
0.004411
Ibs
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
<
0.004411
0.004411
Ibs
HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE <
0.004411
0-004411
Ibs
HEXACHLOROETHANE
<
0.004411
0.004411
Ibs
LEAD TOTAL
MERCURY, TOTAL
METHYL CHLORIDE
<
0.001103
0.001103
Ibs
METHYLENE CHLORIDE
<
0.001103
0.001103
Ibs
MOLYBDENUM, TOTAL.
NAPHTHALENE
<
0,004411
0.004411
Ibs .
A- Violations of Daily Maximum Limit on Permit
8- Violations of Maximum Average Limit on Permit
*- Denotes Technical Review Criteria (TRC) Violation

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3126/2010 Charlotte lf..+cklenburg Utility Department
15:z1:B System Protection Division
Charlotte N.C.
39530 Period: 02/01110 to 02/2812010
Attn: ALLAN ORACION
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INCORPORATED
14700 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
I.U. No.: 2060 Ste No: 2821
Reporting Units: mG11., and Ibslday
FWAL PERMIT: 0912212008 to 05/31/2010
Pipe # 1
211012010 211 U2010 2/12/2010
Period
SM SM SM
Average
NICKEL, TOTAL 0.0113673 0.015496 0.01315
0.0144498
lbs
WRATEMITRITE
NITROBENZENE < 0.004411
0.004411
lbs
NITROGEN
OIL & GREASE - TOTAL < 5 14 13
9.25
mgf l
PHENANFHRENE < 0.004411
0.004411
Is
PHENOL < 0.004411
0.004411
lbs
PHOSPHOROUS
PYRENE < 0.004411
0.004411
lbs
SELENIUM, TOTAL
SILVER, TOTAL
TETRACHLOROETHYLENE < 0,001103
-
0.001103
lbs
TKN
TOLUENE < 0.001103
0.001103
lbs
TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIE 13.231577 18.93954 15.271407
13.408664
lbs
TRANS 1,2-DICHLOROETH < 0.001103
0.001103
lbs
A- Violations of Daily Maximum limit on Permit
B- Violations of Maximum Average Limit on Permit
*- Denotes Technical Review Criteria (TRC) Violation

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3/2612040 Charlotte 1►-Alenburg Utility Department
15:21:08 System Protection Division
Charlotte N.C.
39630 Period: 02/01/10 to 02/28/2010
Attn: ALLAN ORACION
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INCORPORATED
14700 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
W, No.: 2000 Sic No: 2821
Rapwthlg Jnits: mG,I- and lbsiday
FINAL PERMIT: 09/2212000 to 0513112010
Pipe # 1
2/10/2010 2111/2010 21121,,2010 Perlod
Sm SM SM Average
TRICHLOROETHYLENE < 0,001103 0.001103 lbs
V€NYL CHLORIDE < 0.001103 u.001 i 03 lu;
ZINC, TOTAL 0.043664 0,055958 0.042845 0.0473375 lbs
pH 9.1 8.6 8.9
Evaluated by:
A- Violations of Daily Maximum Limit on Permit
B- Violations of Maximum Average Limit on Permit
*- Denotes Technical Review Criteria (TRC) Violation

Mcp
YM S`
.tune 3. 2010
Dee Browder
Division of Water Quality
Subject: 06-02-10 Stormwater Permit Event
Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
Stormwater Permit No. NCG090006
Ms. Browder,
As per our discussion. below is an event summary and corrective action plan regarding Mallard
Creels Polymers' 06-02-10 Storniwater Permit event.
Event Summary
A 2" hose ruptured while transferring processed water from tank T-951 to tank T-630. An air
pump was situated at T-951 with hose connections from T-951 to the pump (suction) and from
the pump to the hard pipe leading to "f-630 (discharge). The estimated flow of the pump was 25
gpm, and T-630 was pulling fluid with a vacuum. The leak occurred at a F ruptured hole on the
discharge line close to the pump. It was estimated that the leak occurred over a 2 hour period
with a volume of approximately 750 gal. The night shift supervisor noticed the leak during his
normal walkthrough rounds and immediately shut the valve feeding the leak. The water was
contained inside the property: however, some of the water did travel about 250 ft reaching one of
our stormwater outfall points which feeds a tributary of Mallard Creek beyond our fenceline.
Under normal circumstances the processed water would be fcd to our stripper column which
pulls vapors to be incinerated and sends the water to our wastewater stream to CMUD. On
6/2/10, the stripper column was down for maintenance and processed water was temporarily
redirected to T-951.
The chemical of concern associated to this processed water is styrene. It has a recordable
quantity (RQ) of 1000 pounds. We took a water sample at approximately 200 yards from the
fenceline. Gas chromatography analysis showed a 2 ppm concentration of styrene for the
sample. A conservative estimate of the volume of water that reached the outfall point would be
half ofthe 750 gal leak. Using, the volume of 750 gal as a worst case scenario and 2 ppm
concentration, this equates to a total o1_ I.248 1b of' styrene released, which is well below the
styrene RQ.
Root Cause of Event
A 2" hose used to connect pump on the discharge side ruptured due to wear and tear.
1 ofz
[4801) Hallard Creek RvA. Charlotte. NC 28262: el: [phone]: I'ax: t7Qa) 547-9849

Period of Non Compliance
The [ease occurred on 6/2/10 and was discovered and contained at 4:00 AM. On 6/2/10 at 7:00
PM, .Icf'f Mitchell, Mc:cldenberg County Water Quality perl'arrl,c<<I irlspc c'iimn ofthe tributary
water. On 6/3/ l0 Mr. Mitchell continued with his inspection and did observe a dead tish count
that was over the ?5, counts tllreshn!d. The 55111 were rcmovcd from tlic ihutcr. There were areas in
the tributary that were below the threshold 5 mg/nil D.O. and that also showed high conductivity.
Oil 6/3/10 at 3:00 PM, under (lie direction ol'Mr. Mitchell, Mallard Creek Polymers began a city
water flush fallowing the path of tltc leak. The flushing ended at 2:00 AM on 6/4/10 as per
instruction of Mr. Milchell_ All esiil?lated 67.760 gals of'city water was used during the flush. Oil
6/4/10 at 9:22 AM, Mr. Mitchell completed re -sampling and indicated that all levels were good
and water was clear.
The leak did not have any contact with the pretreatment water system, and this was discussed
with Regina Cousar, CMUD Environmental Compliance Manager. The stormwater event was
also reported to the National Response Center, Tim Smith, in which report # 942-592 was
obtained. Details of the stormwater event were discussed with Jennifer McNew of the National
Toxic Substance Incidents Program who received report of the incident from the NRC.
Corrective Action
Short -terns- Stripper column maintenance was completed and column was back in service on
6/2/10 at approximately 12:30 PM. T-951 was emptied and water was sent to the stripper
column. In the event the stripper column needs to be put out of service and T-951 used again. all
pumping operations will be planned by an employee until the transfer is completed and valve is
closed.
Long-term- Mallard Creek Polymers is investigating a long -terra solution to prevent reocurrence.
The primary option is to hard -pipe all suction and discharge lines of the pump situated at T-951.
Stainless steel pipe will be used if this primary option is selected which is optimal For
compatibility. Protection of lines from accidental damage will be ensured. In addition, the
retaining wall which should have prevented any process water front entering the outfall point
will be repaired.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel tree to call ire a 704-547-0622.
Sincerely,
Allan Qracion
Compliance Manager
Cc: File
14800 Ndi lard C'rre€c Road. Charlotte. NC 28262: Td: (704) 5474)&72: [phone]
Page 2 of'2

0 MCP
y Polmers
July 19, 2010
Mr. John Hennessey
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit
610 East Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
SUBJ: Request for Information
Notice of Violation Tracking Number: NOV-2010-DV-0254 and Incident
Number: 201001970
Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
Stormwater Certificate of Coverage NCG090006
Mecklenberg County, North Carolina
Mr. Hennessey:
Below please find information which was requested by the NCDENR regarding
the June 2, 2010, spill that occurred at the Mallard Creek Polymers (MCP) facility
located at 14700 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, Mecklenberg County, North
Carolina. This information is considered confidential business information by
Mallard Creek Polymers.
1. Final Long -Term Corrective Action:
To prevent a future release of process wastewater, MCP has completed
hard -piping the suction and discharge lines of the pump situated at T-951,
and the pump situated at T-951 is permanently fixed. The pipe is a two (2)
inch, all welded, stainless steel pipe which is optimal for compatibility.
Stainless steel, flexible hose is used directly at the pump to prevent any
issues that may result from pumping vibration. The pipe is supported with
concrete footings. Photo documentation is attached (Attachment 1A-1 E).
In addition, the tank has been structurally tested by Non -Destructive
Evaluation International (NDEI ) and is confirmed to be structurally sound.
Documentation is attached (Attachment 2). T-951 and T-952 are included
in the preventative maintenance schedule for structural testing every five
(5) years.
Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc, 14700 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262-0499 704-547-0622

2. Repair of the Retaining Wall:
MCP has completed the repair of the retention wall that should have re-
directed spilled water to a MCP sump, which could then be re -directed to
the MCP Industrial Pond. (Investigations found that water had seeped
underneath the retention wall to reach the stormwater outfall).The repair
included fortifying the retention wall by pouring a one (1) foot wide by
three (3) foot deep concrete slab on the inside of the retention wall. The
new concrete slab was sealed to the existing retention wall to prevent
water from entering in-between. The three foot depth extension prevents
water from penetrating below the wall. Performance of the repair was
observed during a heavy rain event on 6-30-10 in which there were no
penetrations of the retention wall.
An invoice of the repair is attached (Attachment 3) as well as photo
documentation (Attachments 4A-4D).
3. Copy of the Spill Prevention and Response Plan indicating:
« Procedures and/or physical barriers that will be used to prevent and
mitigate the discharge of wastewater or other raw chemicals through
the on -site stormwater outfalls- see attached (Attachment 5).
• Actions to be taken once a release has occurred- see attached
(Attachment 6).
If you have any questions related to this Response to the Information Request,
please contact Allan Oracion at (704)-547-0622 (x 1009).
Sincerely,
Dan Ned Frank Samartino
Vice President and General Manager Operations Manager
Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc. 14700 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262-0499 704-547-0622

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July 9, 2010
Mallard Creek Polymers Storage Tanks T-951 & T-952
RE: Tank Corrosion Rate and Suitability for Service Calculations
Corrosion Calculations were prepared in accordance with API-653 for Storage
Tanks T-951 and T-952. The calculations were made for the first course
(bottom) only, using the following assumptions:
The tanks were installed in 1985.
The tank material of construction is an carbon steel grade.
The tank joint efficiency was taken as 0.70
The product specific gravity is 1.0
The results of the calculations indicate the tank has experienced only minor
metal loss due to corrosion during the estimated twenty-five (25) years in
operation. The calculations indicate the tank is in satisfactory condition for
continued service with an estimated remaining service life in excess of
approximately fifty (50) years.
A copy of each calculation is attached.
Prepared by:
James A. Conroy, P.E.
New Jersey Registration No. GE-30112
API-653 Certificate No. 329

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INVOICE NO. K30-018A
HIPP NET 10 DAYS
TO; Mallard Creek Polymers INVOICE DATE: 6/29/10
14700 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
ATTENTION- Mr. Larry Mull
RE: Containment Curb
1. Furnish labor, materials and equipment
to pour containment curb per quote. 4,443.00
2. Extra cost incurred to increase length
appx. 25,'. 448.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.
Thank you,
Hipp Construction Company
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HIPP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
POST OFFICE BOX 26854 s, CHARLOTTE. NORTH CAROUNA 2B221-6B64 * [704) 5E6-7493 * FAX [phone]
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7.7.2 Ouarterly Inspections
A more detailed visual inspection of the petroleum equipment and containment systems shall be
conducted every quarter and shall follow the checklist included in Attachment 6. Record spills or leaks
that are discovered on the MCP All form, and any repairs will be top priority. Work orders will be
written to address potential leakage problems. Spill or leak A/I reports will be logged into the All
database/spreadsheet. Any corrective actions to prevent recurrence will be noted on the A/I file,
7.7.3 Prevention of Discha a to On -Site Storrnwater Outfalls
The following procedures or physical barriers are incorporated into the design of the storage
containers/facilities at the MCP's plant site to prevent releases.
• Above -ground storage tanks are constructed with either an earthen berm or concrete dike containment
system which will hold the volume of material in the largest tank in addition to a 6-inch rainfall or
where more than one tank is contained, the containment shall hold 10% of the total volume, whichever
is greater. Note- T-951 & T-952 temporary -use tanks are hard -piped and all -welded
• Process Area Operations Facilities are configured with a concrete pad and trench containment system
which drains to the site wastewater storage pond.
• Tank trailer transloading facilities are equipped with concrete or asphalt containment systems. Most
transfer pumps are configured with double mechanical seals to reduce the potential of leakage.
Operators are trained on proper transfer procedure, will follow proper transfer procedure and are in
attendance during the transfer process.
• Transfer piping is predominantly welded, and where threaded pipe exists, concrete containment is
provided.
• The plant is equipped with curbing and water impoundments and is divided into four areas which drain
liquids that are outside of containment systems or dike containments to one of the four corresponding
collection sumps. The sumps are equipped with a submersible Flygt pump with a rated capacity of 120
GPM at 35 feet of head. The sumps are automatically activated and can be pumped to either the
Industrial or Stormwater Pond.
• A secondary containment wall/system re -directs water to sump nos. 1, 2 or 3 and prevents releases
from accessing stormwater outfalls.
CP Engineering and Environmental Solutions 21 SPCC Plan (Revision #1)
Tel: [phone] Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
Email: [e-mail] 14700 Mallard Creek Road
CPEES Project No. 1010-018 Charlotte, NC 28262

• Bi-annual inspections of stormwater management devices and facilities are conducted which will
include observation of the secondary containment wall during a rain event.
• Preventative maintenance of critical facility equipment.
• Daily inspections of dike containment areas and tanks.
0 Daily inspection of area and facility sumps.
• Daily inspections of stormwater and wastewater accumulation areas.
• Periodic visual inspection and integrity testing of tank structural integrity.
• Pollution prevention training will be held annually for employees who are involved in any of the
facility's operations that have potential to contaminate stormwater runoff.
• Protective guards are placed around tanks and piping to prevent vehicle or forklift damage.
• Tanks, associated valves and piping are clearly labeled to reduce human error.
7.7.4 Records
The Compliance Manager is responsible for maintaining all records related to the SPCC Plan, including
employee training, inspections, and certifications. All records pertaining to this SPCC plan will be
maintained for a minimum of 3 years. Training records may be maintained with the facility training
records. The remaining SPCC records will be maintained in the SPCC files.
7.7.5 Inspection and Record keeping II12.7(e)1
The following forms are to be completed when appropriate as designated below. Copies of each
completed form are to be maintained with this SPCC Plan or as designated below.
• Oil Spill History (Attachment 1)- Required/Maintained in SPCC Plan
• Five Year Plan Review (Attachment 2)- Required/Maintained in SPCC Plan
• Record of Tank Integrity Tests (Attachment 3)- Supplement to Test
Records/Maintained in SPCC Plan
• Spill Prevention Briefing (Attachment 4)- Sample Only/Do not use
• Environmental Incidents and Spill Reporting Form (Attachment 5)- Supplement to A/I
Report/Maintained in A/I Folder
• Oil Tanks Inspection Form (Attachment 6)- Required/Maintained in SPCC Plan
• Drainage Discharge Disposal Form (Attachment 7)- Use as Needed/Maintained in
SPCC Plan
CP Engineering and Environmental Solutions 22 SPCC Plan (Revision 41)
Tel: [phone] Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
Email: evpakala@carolina_rr.com 14700 Mallard Creek Road
CPEES Project No_ 1010-018 Charlotte, NC 28262

Attachment 6
EPA State 112.4 c
Regional Administrator Regional Supervisor
US EPA, Region 4 NCDENR - Water Quality Section
Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center Charlotte Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, SW 610 East Center Ave. Suite 301
Atlanta, GA 30303 Charlotte, North Carolina 28115
404-562-9900 or 800-241-1754 704-663-1699
8.6 Hazardous Substance Discha a Notification Procedures
The MCP has hazardous substances stored at a quantity greater than the CERCLA reportable quantity
(RQ) for that substance. The RQ is determined based on the undiluted volume released. Material that is
released to impervious surfaces and subsequently cleaned up does not require reporting. However, if this
hazardous substance is released to the environment (i.e., soil or water) and the volume is greater than the
RQ limits, the release must immediately be reported to the following agencies:
• National Response Center (U.S. Coast Guard)
• EPA Region IV — Atlanta, GA
• North Carolina Emergency Response Commission
• Mecklenburg County Emergency Management
These agencies will likely require follow-up reports and copies shall be maintained with the SPCC file.
8.7 Release/Discharge to Surface Waters Procedure
The following measures should be implemented upon the discovery of a release:
1. Assess The Risk- The risks (toxicity, ignitability, and/or corrosivity) presented by a release should be.
assessed the momenta release is observed or discovered. Because risks can change throughout an
emergency, assessing the_risk should continue throughout the duration of the incident.
• Eliminate possible sources of ignition if necessary.
• Shut off engines, if necessary.
• Shut off electrical power, if necessary..
CP Engineering and Environmental Solutions 29 SPCC Plan (Revision #I)
Tel: [phone] Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
Email. [e-mail] 14700 Mallard Creek Road
CPEES Project No. 1010-018 Charlotte, NC 28262

2. Control The Release- Every effort shall be made to keep a spill from entering the storm system. Facility
personnel shall immediately commit all necessary manpower, equipment, and materials. Control methods
include:
• Closing valves
• Shutting off pumps
• Using absorbent materials such as clay, sawdust, or vermiculite to absorb liquids. Place material in
direct contact with the liquid. Start on the outer border working inward.
• Dikes, dams, diversions, and retention - Temporary dikes, dams, diversions, or retention pits can be
used to retain spills, change the direction of flow of the liquid, or minimize stormwater run-on to the
impacted area.
• Place plastic sheets or mats over outfall entrances or drains leading to outfalls. Weigh them down with
heavy objects or gravel. Use booms to divert spills around drains leading to outfalls.
• Liquids can be transferred from a leaking or damaged container or tank. Care must be taken to ensure
transfer hoses and fittings are compatible with the liquid. When flammable liquids are transferred,
proper concern for grounding must be observed.
• Consider assistance from outside contractors if necessary. Haz mat [phone].
3. Report the Release- Immediately after initiating appropriate emergency measures to confine the release,
the supervisor should report any environmental release to the Operations Manager and/or Compliance
Manager. The Operations or Compliance Manager will make the proper notifications to government
agencies as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours. Notifications include:
* Local Fire Department if necessary (911)
* Police Department if necessary (911)
* NCDENR Water Quality [phone]
* Mecklenberg County Water Quality [phone]
* National Response Center [phone]
* Charlotte Mecklenberg Utilities Department [phone]
When the release involves a hazardous chemical with a defined Reportable Quantity (RQ the quantity of
the chemical release will need to be determined and information provided during the government agency
notifications. There can be severe penalties for failing to notify immediately.
Be prepared to provide the following information:
The chemical name or identity of any substance involved in the release;
An indication of whether the substance is an Extremely Hazardous Substance;
An estimate of the quantity of any such substance that was released;
CP Engineering and Environmental Solutions 30 SPCC Plan (Revision #1)
Tel: (704) 54I-4042 Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
Email: [e-mail] 14700 Mallard Creek Road
CPEES Project No. 1010-018 Charlotte, NC 28262

* The time and duration of the release;
* The medium or media into which the release occurred;
* Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks associated with the emergency and
where appropriate, advice regarding medical attention necessary for exposed individuals;
* Proper precautions taken because of the release, including evacuation; and
* The names and telephone numbers of the person or persons to be contacted for farther
information.
Keep a telephone notification log. Worksheet E2 of Appendix E of the SWPP Plan should be used to
document telephone notifications. Notification information to be documented includes:
* Date/time of call;
* Agency and officials contacted;
* Who made the call; and
*_ Any comments made by officials, including any reference number assigned to the incident by
the agency.:
According to the North Carolina Stormwater General Permit No. NCG090000, MCP must provide oral
notification of the release to surface waters within 24 hours to the appropriate regional office. A
written submission to the same agency must be provided within 5 days of the time that the facility
became aware of the circumstances of the non-compliance.
4. Clean Up The Impacted Area- Cleanup should begin as soon as possible. Samples will be taken at
points throughout the unnamed tributary to Mallard Creek for the analysis of D.O., pH and TSS.
Fish kill will be observed throughout the tributary. Sample points include:.
• The drain pipe at the fenceline.
• Approximately 200 yards from the drain pipe.
• Approximately 500 yards from the drain pipe (end of wooded area).
• Bridge at Dixie Ann Drive
• Points beyond as needed.
CP Engineering and Environmental Solutions 31 SPCC Plan (Revision 91)
Tel: [phone] Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
Email: [e-mail] 14700 Mallard Creek Road
CPEES Project No. 1010-018 Charlotte, NC 28262

Local spill response contractors, who can provide clean up services is Haz—mat. [phone].
Local lab that can provide sample analysis is Par Labs. [phone].
Clean up efforts will be coordinated with officials of NCDENR and Mecklenberg County Water
Quality after notification has been made. A clean-up option is:
• 10-1.2 hour water flush of tributary using city water.
The_Conipliance Manager will determine and arrange for proper treatment, storage, and disposal of spilled
materials.
5. Follow Up Action- An MCP team will review the cause of the release and initiate appropriate
corrective actions to prevent similar occurrences. All spill kits and sorbent material will be
restocked. The Compliance Manager will be responsible for preparing and submitting any written
follow-up reports required by government agencies and for reporting the release to the
Management Team through the Accident/Incident Reporting System, as well as updating this
plan, as appropriate.
8.8 Disposal Plan
The environmental cleanup contractor will handle the disposal of any recovered product,
contaminated soil, contaminated materials and equipment, decontamination solutions, sorbents, and
spent chemicals collected during a response to a discharge incident.
Any recovered product that can be recycled will be placed into the gun barrel tank to be separated and
recycled. Any recovered product not deemed suitable for on -site recycling will be disposed of with
the rest of the waste collected during the response efforts_
If the facility responds to a discharge without involvement of a cleanup contractor, MCP will contract
a licensed transportation/disposal company to dispose of waste according to regulatory requirements.
The Compliance Manager will characterize the waste and arrange for the use of certified waste
containers. All facility personnel using spill kits are trained once every year.
CP Engineering and Environmental Solutions 32 SPCC Plan (Revision #1)
Tel: [phone] Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
Email: [e-mail] 14700 Mallard Creek Road
CPEES Project No. 1010-018 Charlotte, NC 28262

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Division of Water Quality
Beverly haves Perdue Coleen H. Suilins
Governor Director
June 3, 2009
Mr. Allan Oracion, Compliance Manager
Mallard Creek Polymers Corporation
14800 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
Resources
Subject: Follow-up Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mallard Creek Polymers
14800 Mallard Creek Road
Stormwater Permit Number COC NCG090006
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear Mr. Oration:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed is a copy of the Follow-up Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) report for
the inspection conducted at the subject facility on April 23, 2009, by Ms. Aliyah Turner of
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. 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. Thank you for your
assistance and cooperation during the follow-up inspection.
The follow-up inspection found that Mallard Creek Polymers Corporation has
implemented the corrective actions as stated in the perrnittee's response letter dated October 20,
2008. The corrective actions include:
The permittee recognizes that they are not eligible for a No Exposure Certification at
this time. Qualitative and analytical monitoring have been performed at all
documented stormwater outfalls,
• The concrete berm has been repaired,
• The diesel fuel aboveground storage tank (AST) has been labeled, the leak has been
repaired, and the gravel surface affected by the leaking oil has been restored,
• The permittee has implemented regular cleanings of grates that carry wastewater to
the treatment system, and
• The permittee has updated and implemented the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SPPP) as of October 2008.
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave„ Suite 301 Mooresville, NG 28115 One
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCa� o�ina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunily , Aifinra8ve Adon Employer -- 50% Recyc!edAO% Post Censur,;er paper Naturally'

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Mr. Allen Oracion, Mallard Creek Polymers
Follow-up CEi, Page 2
June 3, 2009
The enclosed follow-up inspection report should be self-explanatory; however should you
have any questions concerning this report or have any questions regarding your permit, please do
not hesitate to contact. Ms. Marcia Allocco of this Office at {'+04 1 663-1699.
Sincerely,
for Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Enclosure
cc: S. Sullivan, NPS-ACO Unit
Rusty Rozzelle, Mecklenburg County
Craig Miller, City of Charlotte

Permit: NCGO90006
SOC:
County: Mecklenburg
Region: Mooresville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 11/01/07 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers Incorporated
14800 Mallard Creek Rd
Contact Person: Allan Oracion
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Charlotte NC 28262
Title: Phone:[phone]
Certification: Phone:
Inspection Date: 04123/2009 Entry Time: 09:53 AM Exit Time: 11:15 AM
Primary Inspector: Water Quality Program Mecklenburg County Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up Inspection Type: Compliance EValuation
Permit Inspection Type: Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGO900C6 owner -Facility : Mallard Creek Polymers fnc
Inspection Date: 0412312009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason For Visit: Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
Facility Description:
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The Mecklenburg County Water Quality program (N1CVVQP.) record dates back to 1995 and there have been no incidents
noted by MCWQP at the facility during this period. The facility reported no significant incidents within the last five years.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services inspected the facility on March ib. 2008. ` ne Division of Water Quality
issued a Notice of Violation as a result of the inspection.
Industriai OperationsfCit'y of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance Review.
During the initial inspection the facility stated its non -discharge operating strategy for wastewater/stormwater onsite. The
inspector thought the permittee should review a few areas related to this strategy including: the ability of the facility pump
stations to pump during high flow situations and assess areas where the concrete berm containment structure may be
compromised (breaks/leaks/gates). The inspector also noted an unlabeled AST, which was also leaking. The inspector
noted a discharge from Cooling Tower #3 which could be a source of stormwater contamination.
On April 23, 2009, Ms. Aliyah Turner of MCWQP conducted a follow-up inspection and observed that the facility has
addressed all the deficiencies and recommendations in the Industrial Operations/City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance
Review section from the initial inspection report. The permittee has reinforced the berm to prevent wastewater discharges
from passing through the berm and entering into the storm water conveyance system. According to facility personnel,
coolant water was not leaking onto the ground as was previously reported. The leak was discharging from broken
emergency shower piping The leaking substance did not contain any contaminants.
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Permit: NCGO90006 Owner - Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
Inspection Date: 0412312009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
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Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
■
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Spilt Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
■
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
■
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Has the stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: During the follow -tap stormwater inspection conducted on April 23, 2009,
the permittee's updated Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) was observed.
The facility site map and general location map (USGS) reflected the facility's
documented outfalls. The plan also included a detailed narrative description of
practices, list of spills within the last five years (there have not been any spills), included
a feasibility study, secondary containment records, BMP summary, Spill Prevention and
Response Plan (SPRP), Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan,
employee training, an updated list of responsible parties, and a stormwater facility
inspection program.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ U U U
Comment. The initial inspection found that the permittee had not conducted qualitative
monitoring at all outfalls on site due to the two additional outfalls identified by the
inspector.
During the follow-up stormwater inspection conducted on April 23, 2009, the permittee
provided qualitative monitoring documentation dated 8/26/2008. The permittee has
conducted qualitative monitoring at the facility's three documented outfalls.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? .0000
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Permit: NCGO90006 owner - Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers Iric
Inspection Date: G4123t2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Follow-up
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? 0 0 ■ n
Comment: The initial inspection found that the permittee had not conducted analytical
monitoring at all outfalls on site due to the two additional outfalls identified by the
inspector.
During the follow-up stormwater inspection, the permittee provided analytical monitoring
documentation dated 8/26/2008. The per€;iittee conducts analytical toonitorinc3 at the
facility's three documented outfalls.
Permit and 9utfatls c Yas No NA NE
# is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the situ ■ 0 ❑ 0
# Were all outfails obserted during the inspection? ■ rl t_-t
ni
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? 0 0 ■ 0
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ■ C33 D
Comment: During the initial inspection two additional outfalls were identified and the
inspector found that an evaluation of illicit discharges at the stormwater outfalls had not
been completed.
During the follow-up stormwater inspection conducted on April 23, 2009, three
stormwater outfalls were observed and had been documented in the facility SPPP. The
permittee provided documentation of an evaluation of non-stormwater discharges for all
outfalls.
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Mtcn= r_ tasiev, Ctovernor
William G. Ross Jr., Secret
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resourc r
Coleen H. Sullins, Director `f
Division of Water Quality
July 15, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL 7007 1490 0004 4509 5928
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Frank Samartino, Operations Manager
Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
14800 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Subject: Notice of Violation
Tracking Number: NOV-2008-PC-0520
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mallard Creek Polymers facility
Stormwater Permit Number NCG090000, COC NCG090006
Mecklenburg County, NC
Dear Mr. Samartino:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) report for the
inspection conducted at the subject facility on March 18, 2008, by Mr- Christopher Elmore and
Ms. Aliyah Turner of Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. 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. Thank
you for your assistance and cooperation during the inspection.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) due to the permittee's failure
to properly maintain and implement the required Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan in
violation of the subject Stormwater Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1,
as detailed in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Qualitative Monitoring, Analytical
Monitoring, and Permit and Outfalls sections of the enclosed report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-
215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be
assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions,
or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
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In addition, several conditions identified during the inspection must be addressed in order
to comply with the City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance and to maintain good housekeeping.
These conditions are documented in the Industrial Operations/City of Charlotte Stormwater
Ordinance Review section of the report.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by August 15, 2008,
addressing the above -noted violations/de iciencies in the enclosed report. In responding to the
violations, please address your comments to the attention of Ms. Marcia Allocco at (lie letterhead
address_
The enclosed report should be sell-explanwory; however should you have any questions
concerning this report or have any questions regarding your permit, please do not hesitate to
contact Ms. Allocco of this Office at (7041 663-169g,
Sincerely,
for Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Mooresville Regional Office
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Permit: NCG090006
SOC:
County: Mecklenburg
Region: Mooresville
Compliance inspection Report
Effective: 11/01/07 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Mallard Creek Polymers Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers Incorporated
14800 Mallard Creek Rd
Contact Person: Glen R Moses
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Charlotte NC 28262
Title: Phone: [phone] .
Ext.1009
Certification: Phone:
Inspection Date: 03/18/2008 Entry Time: 08A1 AM Exit Time: 12A5 PM
Primary Inspector: Water Quality Program Mecklenburg County Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers Stormwater Discharge COG
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGO90006 Owner — Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc
Inspection Date 03/18/08 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
Facility Description:
This facility is a chemical manufacturing plant engaged in making latex for various products. The facility operates 7
days a week on a 24 hour -a -day schedule.
Compliance History:
The permittee/facility does not have any prior compliance issues with either the NC Division of Water Quality or
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Sto, m Water Serv!ces
Industrial Onerations/City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance Review:
Can -site Wastewater/Stormwater Treatment -
The permittee indicated that the facility has beer) operating under a non -discharge strategy for the past two years and
management expressed an interest in applying for a No Exposure Certification.
The facility has an on -site wastewater treatment plant which discharges to Charlotte -Mecklenburg Utilities system
under a pretreatment permit. Four pump stations at the tacrlrty collect and route wastewater and stormwater to the
wastewater treatment plant The wastewater and stormwater are controlled by a corierete berm, which runs along the
side of the plant and prevents water from flowing off site. Water is conveyed to one of the pump stations by flowing
over the ground along this berm or within trenches and pipes. Floor drains at the facility were reported to lead by this
system to the wastewater treatment plant.
The facility pump stations should be evaluated to ensure that stormwater/wastewater volumes do not overwhelm the
pump stations' capacity and result in bypasses of the wastewater treatment system.
It was noted at the time of the inspection that several conditions existed, which compromised, or may compromise, the
non -discharge status of the facility. The first was a section of the concrete berm where a fire hydrant is located. At this
point, the concrete berm is open to allow for space around the hydrant. This undermines the effectiveness of the
containment. Evidence that wastewater leaves.'the site via this space was found at the time of inspection. A small leak
in a joint in the concrete berm was noted during the time of inspection. A small volume of wastewater was observed
escaping the containment through the joint. A gate is located along one section of the berm. The gate is situated over
a grate that leads to a pump station. The area outside the gate is slightly elevated to act as a berm.
The gatelberm area should be evaluated to ensure that stormwater and wastewater volumes do not overwhelm the
area and escape containment. The leak found in the joint of the berm must be repaired. The gap in the berm
associated with the fire hydrant must be addressed so that wastewater or contaminated stormwater flows are not
discharged into the environment.
Storage Tanks -
There are numerous storage tanks located outside within secondary containment structures at the plant. An unlabeled
diesel fuel AST was found at the site. The diesel fuel tank should be labeled to reflect what is being stored inside it.
The AST was leaking from a line leading from the tank. The leak from the tank should be fixed and any contaminated
soil removed and disposed of properly.
Cooling Towers -
A cooling tower (designated by the facility staff as Cooling Tower #3) was found leaking water to the ground at the time
of inspection. This could be a source of stormwater contamination. Cooling Tower #3 should be evaluated to determine
if the leak is contaminating run-off, which could escape containment and leave the site. If this condition is found steps
must be taken to resolve it.
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Permit: NCGO90006 Owner — Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc
Inspection Date: 03/18/08 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Industrial Operations/CityOperations/City of Charlotte Stormwater Ordinance Review (cont.):
Stormwater Outfalls —
The permittee was determined to have three stormwater outfalls during the inspection. One of these outfalls coveys
stormwater from the facility's documented outfall, and also conveys stormwater from a previously undocumented swale
off the property. Water conveyed by the swale appears to bypass the facility's treatment system. The other two outfalls
convey stormwater off the property and appear to bypass the facility's treatment system. These two outfalls are not
documented in the facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). The facility also has three ponds used to
contain wastewater and stormwater on -site.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (cont.)
The permittee has an inspection and maintenance program but it does not include inspections of the Stormwater
Facilities. The permittee needs to develop and implement a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program and document it in
the SPPP in accordance with the requirements of the General permit. As part of this program, the outfalls not
previously identified by the permittee must be evaluated to determine if they are conveying stormwater/pollutants off -
site. Any identified illicit discharges must cease immediately.
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Permit: NCGO90006 owner - Facility: Mallard Creek Polymers inc
Inspection Bate: 0311812008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?..
# Does the Plan include a General Location (LISGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# tines the Plan include a list of significant spilis occurring :during the pas', 3 years?
# Has the tocitrly evaluated feasible alternatives to currerz, nracifces'%
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary c.ontaimm�en t'�
# Does the Plan include a 13MP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and response Plan (SPRP)"
# Does the Plan include a Pteventattve Maintenance and Good Housekeepinq Pan?
# 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?
Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: The SPPP has not been updated since December 18, 2002. The following
sections of the SPPP were not current and/or missing: General Location map, Site
map, the evaluation of feasible alternatives, the secondary containment stormwater
records, the BMP summary, the Spill Prevention and Response Plan, the Preventative
Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan, the Narrative Description of Storage
Practices, and the list of responsible parties. The list of significant spills is out of date
although the permittee stated that no incidents have occurred within the last five years.
The plan must be updated and reviewed annually as required by the General permit
issued in November 2007.
Employee training is being performed in conjunction with other spill response and
emergency training. Please ensure that the training conforms to the requirements of the
permit by addressing Stormwater management issues appropriately.
Please see the Summary section for additional information regarding the SPPP.
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
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Permit: NCGO90006 Owner - Facility: b1allard Creek Polymers Inc
Inspection Date: 03/18/2008 inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Comment: The permittee has not performed qualitative monitoring due to a belief that
the facility was collecting and processing its stormwater run-off through the on -site
wastewater treatment plant. During the inspection it was determined that this may not
be the case as the inspectors located two additional outfalls_ The additional outfalls
must be monitored as required by the permit if they are found to directly discharge
stormwater.
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Comment: The permittee has not performed analytical monitoring due to a belief that
the facility was collecting and processing its stormwater run-off through the on -site
wastewater treatment plant. During the inspection it was determined that this may not
be the case as the inspectors located two additional outfalls. The additional outfalls
must be monitored as required by the permit if they are found to directly discharge
stormwater.
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?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit {non stormwater} discharges?
Comment: Two outfalls not previously identified in the SPPP were found during the
inspection. The permittee must evaluate the outfalls to determine to where they convey
stormwater and include them in the SPPP. The permittee has not completed an
evaluation ot-illicit discharges at the stormwater outfalls. As per the new General permit
issued in November 2007 the permittee must complete this evaluation yearly and certify
the results.
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\NArF Michael'F. Easley, Governor
�O Rp William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P-E., Director
Division of Water Duality
August 23, 2002
MICHAEL D CARTY
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS INCORPORATED
14800 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS INCORPORATED
COC Number NCGO90006
Mecklenburg County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG090000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A new Certificate of Coverage
* A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG090000
* A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division 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 DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext_ 578
Sincerely,
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Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
N'' OrpF. OF LPl`11ROM1IARi_)`T
Stormwater and General Permits UTxr,0 t.nd;_ t�Fa01) ��FS
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Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files AUG 2 9 2002
Mooresville Regional Off -ice
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\N A T� Michael F. Easley, Governor
\O�� RQG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
5 Division of Water Quality
December 27- 2001
MICHAEL D CARTY
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS INCORPORATED
148M MALLARD CREEK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS INCORPORATED
COC Number NCG090006
Mecklenburg County
Dear Pennittee:
Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under General Permit NCG090000. This permit expires
on August 31, 2002_ The Division staff is currently in the process of rewriting this permit and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued by late summer of 2002. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for
continued coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit, you must apply to the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) fix renewal of your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in
advance that your permit will be expiring. Enclosed you will find a General Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application must be completed and returned by March 4, 2002 in order to assure continued
coverage under the general permit.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Largcr
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of stormwater from your facility
without coverage under a valid stormwater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
Please note that recent federal legislation has extended the "no exposure exclusion" to all operators of industrial
facilities in any of the I I categories of "storm water discharges associated with industrial activity," (except
construction activities). If you feet your facility can certify a condition of "no exposure", i.e. the facilty industrial
materials and operations are not exposed to stormwater, you can apply for the no exposure exclusion. For additional
information contact the Central Office Stormwater Staff member listed below or check the Stormwater & General
Permits Unit Web Site at http://h2o,enr.state.nc.us/su/stormwater.htm)
If the subject stormwater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated, please complete the enclosed
Rescission Request Form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit renewal procedures please contact Mike Parker of the Mooresville
Regional Office at 704-663-1699 or Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at [phone], ext. 578
Sincerely.
-ell
Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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�� 9Q William G_ Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
i^ Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
0 Division of Water Quality
August 23, 2002
MICHAEL D CARTY
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS INCORPORATED
14800 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS INCORPORATED
COC Number NCG090006
Mecklenburg County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG090000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued Stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-2I5.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A new Certificate of Coverage
* A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG090000
* A copy of the Analytical Monitoring Form (DMR)
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division 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 DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 578
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
M. Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG090000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG090006
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,
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS INC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS INCORPORATED
14800 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT to Mallard Creek, a class C stream, in the Yadkin - Pee Dee 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. NCGO90000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 1, 2002.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 23, 2002.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

F W A TE Michael F. Easley, Governor
_O�0 RQG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Q Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
December 27, 2001
MICHAEL D CARTY
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS INCORPORATED
14800 MALLARD CREEK RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS INCORPORATED
COC Number NCG090006
MecklenburlCounty
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under General Permit NCG090000. This permit expires
on August 31, 2002. The Division staff is currently in the process of rewriting this permit and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued by late summer of 2002. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for
continued coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit, you must apply to the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) for renewal of your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in
advance that your permit will he expiring. Enclosed you will find a General Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application must be completed and returned by March 4, 2002 in order to assure continued
coverage under the general permit.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least $250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of stormwater from your facility
without coverage under a valid stormwater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
Please note that recent federal legislation has extended the "no exposure exclusion" to all operators of industrial
facilities in any of the 1 l categories of "storm water discharges associated with industrial activity," (except
construction activities). Ifyou feel your facility can certify a condition of "no exposure", i.e. the facilty industrial
materials and operations are not exposed to stormwater, you can apply for the no exposure exclusion. For additional
information contact the Central Office Stormwater Staff member listed below or check the Stormwater & General
Permits Unit Web Site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/stormwater.htmI
If the subject stormwater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated, please complete the enclosed
Rescission Request Form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit renewal procedures please contact Mike Parker of the Mooresville
Regional Office at 704-663-1699 or Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at [phone]. ext. 578
Sincerely.
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary [DG C 1'***J F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 5, 1997
MICHAEL D CARTY
MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS, INC_
14800 MALLARD CREEK ROAD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for Certificate of Coverage No. NCGO90006
Mecklenburg County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the subject permit, the Division
of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit
is reissued 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 December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
■ A copy of the stormwater general permit.
■ A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification Form. This form certifies that you have
developed and implemented the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) required in your
permit. This form must be completed and returned to the Division within 30 days of receipt of
this letter. DO NOT send the SPPP with the signed form.
w Five copies of Analytical Monitoring forms.
■ Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring forms.
0 A copy of a Technical Bulletin on the stormwater program with outlines program components
and addresses frequently asked questions.
■ A corrected Certificate of Coverage if you indicated a name or address change on the Renewal
Form returned to the Division.
Your certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. 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
DWQ or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Division of Air Quality, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit or other attached documents, please contact the
Stormwater Group at telephone number [phone]
Sincerely,
b�,✓�
for
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh. North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State .of North Carolina
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Michael D. Carty
Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
14800 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28213
Dear Mr. Carty:
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February 17, 1995
= Subject: NPDES No. NCG090006
- Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
formerly: Rohm and Haas Delaware
Valley, Inc. : ram•. -. .
Mecklenburg County
In accordance with your request dated February 1, 1995, we are forwarding herewith
the modified Certificate of Coverage page for the subject facility. The only change is in name and
ownership. This Certificate of Coverage is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6. 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or, sampling t rsq�f,sments contained in this
permit are unacceptable to you, you have the right t6z'Verguest 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 Environmental Management. The Division of
Environmental Management 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 Environmental Management 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
Steve Ulmer at telephone number -919/733-5083, Ext. 545.
Sincerely,
rest o rd, Jr., P.E.
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Compliance -Jeanne Phillips, ISB
Central Files
William W. Toole, Robinson, Bradshaw, & Hinson, P.A.
P_O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
DIVISION. OF -ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO, N
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO, NCG090006
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL_ POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATIQN SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
reguiations'promulgated, and adopte&by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal. Water Pollut &'Contml Act, as amended,
Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
14800 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte
' Mecklenburg County ,
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to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Mallard Creek iW the_YadlrinY�.River Basin'
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCGO90000 as attached..
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective February 17, 1995.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 17, 1995.
Preston H Jr., P.E., Director
ivision of vironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 9, 1993
Michael D. Carty
Rohm and Haas Company
14700 Mallard Creek Road
Philadelphia, PA 19105
Subject: General Permit No. NCGO90000
Rohm and Haas Delaware Valley, Inc.
COC NCGO90006
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Carty:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on September 23, 1992, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage 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
December 6, 1983.
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 Environmental Management, The Division of Environmental Management 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 Environmental Management 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 Mr. Steve Ulmer at telephone number 919n33-
5083.
cc:
Sincerely, Original Signed %
Coleen H, Soinns
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
Mooresville Regional Office
P.Q. Sox 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
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,
Rohm and Haas Company
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Rohm and Haas Delaware Valley, Inc.
14700 Mallard Creek Road
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Mallard Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,11,111
and IV of General Permit No. NCGO90000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective July 9, 1993.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 9, 1993.
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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October 20, 2008
Ms. Marcia Allocco
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
610 East Center Ave, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Polymcreek
RE ., F
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OCT 2 3 2008
Dwourfaae Victer an
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Action Plan
Notice of Violation Tracking Number NOV — 2008-PC-0520
Mallard Creek Polymers Facility
Stormwater Permit Number_ NCG 090000, COC NCGO.90006
Mecklenburg County, NC
Ms. Allocco:
Attached please find the Mallard Creek Polymers Facility corrective action plan
update and closure report addressing the noted program violations 1 deficiencies
from the March 18, 2008, site inspection. Unless additional response is received,
we consider the package to be closed.
Sincerely,
w �A'
rd/mlj
Allan Oracion
Compliance Manager
Mallard Creek Polymers, Incorporated
Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc. 14700 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262-0499 704-547-0622

MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS
STORMWATER COMPLIANCE DEFICIENCIES
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #1:
The facility pump stations should be evaluated to ensure that stormwaterlwastewater
volumes do not overwhelm the pump stations' capacity and result in bypasses of the
wastewater treatment system.
MCP ACTION:
IN A CONVERSATION WITH MR. CHRIS ELMORE ON 7/24/08, THIS
CALCULATION IS NECESSARY IF WE ARE TO APPLY FOR A "NO
EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION." AT THIS POINT MALLARD CREEK
POLYMERS WILL NOT PURSUE THIS STRATEGY.
RESPONSIBILTY: NIA
TARGET DUE DATE: NIA
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: NIA, Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #2:
It was noted at the time of the inspection that several conditions existed, which
compromised, or may compromise, the non -discharge status of the facility. The first was
a section of the concrete berm where a fire hydrant is located. At this point, the concrete
berm is open to allow for space around the hydrant. This undermines the effectiveness of
the containment. Evidence that wastewater leaves the site via this space was found at the
time of inspection. The gap in the berm associated with the fire hydrant must be
addressed so that wastewater or contaminated stormwater flows are not discharged into
the environment.
MCP ACTION:
CLOSED OUT SPACE ON CONCRETE BERN AROUND THE HYDRANT
WITH CONCRETE. NO LEAKAGE HAS BEEN OBSERVED SINCE REPAIR.
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 5/21/2008, Closed -No further action required

Stormwater Compliance DeficienEX #3:
A small leak in a joint in the concrete berm was noted during the time of inspection. A
small volume of wastewater was observed escaping the containment through the joint.
The leak found in the joint of the berm must be repaired.
MCP ACTION:
FILLED AND SEALED JOINT IN CONCRETE BERM. NO LEAKAGE HAS
BEEN OBSERVED SINCE REPAIR.
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 5/21/2008, Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #4:
A gate is located along one section of the berm. The gate is situated over a grate that
leads to a pump station. The area outside the gate is slightly elevated to act as a berm.
The gate/berm area should be evaluated to ensure that stormwater and wastewater
volumes do not overwhelm the area and escape containment.
MCP ACTION:
MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED ON THE GRATE SYSTEM. THE
SYSTEM WAS OBSERVED DURING A RAINFALL EVENT, AND IT WAS
VERIFIED TO BE WORKING PROPERLY. THE GRATE SYSTEM HAS BEEN
ENTERED INTO THE T/I MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TO ENSURE THAT IT
IS CLEANED OUT PERIODICALLY.
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 8/22/08, Closed -No further action required

Stormwater Com liance Deficient #5:
There are numerous storage tanks located outside within secondary containment
structures at the plant. An unlabeled diesel fuel AST was found at the site. The diesel fuel
tank should be labeled to reflect what is being stored inside it.
MCP ACTION:
LABELED FUEL TANK "DIESEL FUEL", ADDED HMIS LABEL AND POSTED
CUSTOMIZED DIESEL SIGN CONTAINING SAFETY, FIRE AND SPILL
INFORMATION.
RESPONSIBILTY: COMPLIANCE MANAGER / MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 6/27/08, Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #6:
The diesel AST was leaking from a line leading from the tank. The leak from the tank
should be fixed.
MCP ACTION:
FIXED LEAK ON TANK.
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 6127/08, Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency 97:
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The diesel AST was leaking from a line leading from the tank. Any contaminated soil
should be removed and disposed of properly.
MCP ACTION:
REMOVED CONTAMINATED SOIL FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 6/27/08, Closed -No further action required

Stormwater Compliance Deficient #8:
A cooling tower (designated by the facility staff as Cooling Tower #3) was found leaking
water to the ground at the time of inspection. This could be a source of stormwater
contamination. Cooling Tower #3 should be evaluated to determine if the leak is
contaminating run-off, which could escape containment and leave the site. If this
condition is found steps must be taken to resolve it.
MCP ACTION:
LEAKING WAS CAUSED BY UNDERGROUND SAFETY SHOWER PIPES.
RELOCATED / REPLACED SAFETY SHOWER AND PIPING AND RE-
WORKED TOWER LOUVERS. NO WATER ON GROUND HAS BEEN
OBSERVED SINCE REPAIRS
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 6/3/2008, Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #9:
The permittee was determined to have three stormwater outfalls during the inspection.
One of these outfalls conveys stormwater from the facility's documented outfall, and also
conveys stormwater from a previously undocumented swale off the property. Water
conveyed by the swale appears to bypass the facility's treatment system. These two
outfalls are not documented in the facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SPPP). The two outfalls not previously identified in the SPPP must be evaluated to
determine where they convey stormwater and include them in the SPPP. The SPPP has
not been updated since December 18, 2002. The following sections of the SPPP were not
current and/or missing: General Location map, Site map, the evaluation of feasible
alternatives, the secondary containment stormwater records, the BMP summary, the Spill
Prevention and Response Plan, the Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping
Plan, the Narrative Description of Storage Practices, and the list of responsible parties.
The list of significant spills is out of date although the permittee stated that no incidents
have occurred within the last five years. As per the new General permit issued in
November 2007 the permittee must complete this evaluation yearly and certify the
results.
MCP ACTION:
THE SPPP HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH NOTED CHANGES UPDATED IN
THE PLAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2008.
RESPONSIBILTY: COMPLIANCE MANAGER / CONSULTANT
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 10/11/08, Closed -No further action required

Stormwater Compliance Deficient #10:
The outfalls not previously identified by the permittee must be evaluated to determine if
they are conveying stormwatcr/pollutants off -site. Any identified illicit discharges must
cease immediately. The permittee has not performed qualitative monitoring due to a
belief that the facility was collecting and processing its stormwater run-off through the
on -site wastewater treatment plant. During the inspection it was determined that this may
not be the case as the inspectors located two additional outfalls. The additional outfalls
must be monitored as required by the permit if they are found to directly discharge
stormwater.
MCP ACTION:
THE MCP HAS SAMPLED AND ANALYZED 3 OUTFALLS ON 7/31/08 AND
HAS PERFORMED QUALITATIVE INSPECTIONS ON 8/13/08 & 8/26/08. MCP
WILL CONTINUE THESE TASKS AS REQUIRED (TWICE/YEAR).
RESPONSIBILTY: COMPLIANCE MANAGER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 8/13/08 Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #11:
The permittee has an inspection and maintenance program but it does not include
inspections of the Stormwater Facilities. The permittee needs to develop and implement a
Stormwater Facility Inspection Program and document it in the SPPP in accordance with
the requirements of the General permit.
MCP ACTION:
A STORMWATER FACILITY INSPECTION PROGRAM HAS BEEN
IMPLEMENTED. THE INSPECTION PROGRAM HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO
THE T/I MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WILL BE PERFORMED AS
REQUIRED (TWICE/YEAR).
RESPONSIBILTY: COMPLIANCE MANAGER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 10/20/08 Closed -No further action required

Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #12:
Employee training is being performed in conjunction with other spill response and
emergency training. Please ensure that the training conforms to the requirements of the
permit by addressing stormwater management issues appropriately_
MCP ACTION:
THE FINAL SPPP HAS BEEN RECEIVED. THE TRAINING PROGRAM WILL
BE DEVELOPED TO ENSURE IT COVERS THE UPDATED SPPP AND
CONFORMS TO THE REQUIRMENTS OF THE PERMIT. TRAINING HAS
BEEN SCHEDULED AND WILL BE COMPLETED BY 11/14/08.
RESPONSIBILTY: COMPLIANCE MANAGER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: Closed -No further action required.

OMCP
Porymers
July 30, 2008
Ms. Marcia Allocco
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
610 East Center Ave, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
AUG -- 4 2008
NC DENR MRO
DWG -Surface Weer Protection
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Action Plan
Notice of Violation Tracking Number NOV — 2008-PC-0520
Mallard Creek Polymers Facility
Stormwater Permit Number NCG 090000, COC NCGO90006
Mecklenburg County, NC
Ms. Allocco:
Attached please find the Mallard Creek Polymers Facility corrective action plan
addressing the noted program violations 1 deficiencies from the March 18, 2008,
site inspection. Any questions or comments may be directed to me, Allan
Oracion, Compliance Manager Mallard Creek Polymers. In addition, please
change your contact person information to Allan Oracion.
Sincerely,
az �-"
Allan Oracion
Compliance Manager
Mallard Creek Polymers, Incorporated
Mallard Creek Polymers, Inc. 14700 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262-0499 704-547-0622

MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS
STORMWATER COMPLIANCE DEFICIENCIES
Stormwater Comaliance Deficiency #1:
The facility pump stations should be evaluated to ensure that stormwaterlwastewater
volumes do not overwhelm the pump stations' capacity and result in bypasses of the
wastewater treatment system.
MCP ACTION:
IN A CONVERSATION WITH MR. CHRIS ELMORE ON 7/24/08, THIS
CALCULATION IS NECESSARY IF WE ARE TO APPLY FOR A "NO
EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION." AT THIS POINT MALLARD CREEK
POLYMERS WILL NOT PURSUE THIS STRATEGY.
RESPONSIBILTY: NIA
TARGET DUE DATE: NIA
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: NIA, Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #2:
It was noted at the time of the inspection that several conditions existed, which
compromised, or may compromise, the non -discharge status of the facility. The first was
a section of the concrete berm where a fire hydrant is located. At this point, the concrete
berm is open to allow for space around the hydrant. This undermines the effectiveness of
the containment. Evidence that wastewater leaves the site via this space was found at the
time of inspection. The gap in the berm associated with the fire hydrant must be
addressed so that wastewater or contaminated stormwater flows are not discharged into
the environment.
MCP ACTION:
CLOSED OUT SPACE ON CONCRETE BERN AROUND THE HYDRANT
WITH CONCRETE. NO LEAKAGE HAS BEEN OBSERVED SINCE REPAIR.
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 5/21/2008, Closed -No further action required

Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #3:
A small leak in a joint in the concrete berm was noted during the time of inspection. A
small volume of wastewater was observed escaping the containment through the joint.
The leak found in the joint of the berm must be repaired.
MCP ACTION:
FILLED AND SEALED JOINT IN CONCRETE BERM. NO LEAKAGE HAS
BEEN OBSERVED SINCE REPAIR.
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 5/2112008, Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #4:
A gate is located along one section of the berm. The gate is situated over a grate that
leads to a pump station. The area outside the gate is slightly elevated to act as a berm.
The gate/berm area should be evaluated to ensure that stormwater and wastewater
volumes do not overwhelm the area and escape containment.
MCP ACTION:
THE GRATE WAS CLEANED OUT. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE
GRATING WILL NEED INSPECTION EVERY 3-4 MONTHS TO ENSURE
THAT THERE IS NO ROCK BUILDUP INSIDE THE GRATE. THE
INSPECTION HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE MAINTENANCE T/I SCHEDULE
TO ENSURE IT IS CHECKED AND REMAINS CLEAN. DUE TO THE HEAVY
TRAFFIC THROUGH THE GATE, THIS AREA WILL BE FURTHER
EVALUATED.
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: OPEN

Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #5:
There are numerous storage tanks located outside within secondary containment
structures at the plant. An unlabeled diesel fuel AST was found at the site. The diesel fuel
tank should be labeled to reflect what is being stored inside it.
MCP ACTION:
LABELED FUEL TANK "DIESEL FUEL", ADDED HMIS LABEL AND POSTED
CUSTOMIZED DIESEL SIGN CONTAINING SAFETY, FIRE AND SPILL
INFORMATION.
RESPONSIBILTY: COMPLIANCE MANAGER / MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 6/27/08, Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #6:
The diesel AST was leaking from a line leading from the tank. The leak from the tank
should be fixed.
MCP ACTION:
FIXED LEAK ON TANK.
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 6/27/08, Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #7:
The diesel AST was leaking from a line leading from the tank. Any contaminated soil
should be removed and disposed of properly.
MCP ACTION:
REMOVED CONTAMINATED SOIL FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 6/27/08, Closed -No further action required

Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #8:
A cooling tower (designated by the facility staff as Cooling Tower 43) was found leaking
water to the ground at the time of inspection. This could be a source of stormwater
contamination. Cooling Tower #3 should be evaluated to determine if the leak is
contaminating run-off, which could escape containment and leave the site. If this
condition is found steps must be taken to resolve it.
MCP ACTION:
LEAKING WAS CAUSED BY UNDERGROUND SAFETY SHOWER PIPES.
RELOCATED / REPLACED SAFETY SHOWER AND PIPING AND RE-
WORKED TOWER LOUVERS. NO WATER ON GROUND HAS BEEN
OBSERVED SINCE REPAIRS
RESPONSIBILTY: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: 6/3/2008, Closed -No further action required
Stormwater Compliance Deficient #9:
The permittee was determined to have three stormwater outfalls during the inspection.
One of these outfalls conveys stormwater from the facility's documented outfall, and also
conveys stormwater from a previously undocumented swale off the property. Water
conveyed by the swale appears to bypass the facility's treatment system. These two
outfalls are not documented in the facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SPPP). The two outfalls not previously identified in the SPPP must be evaluated to
determine where they convey stormwater and include them in the SPPP. The SPPP has
not been updated since December 18, 2002. The following sections of the SPPP were not
current and/or missing: General Location map, Site map, the evaluation of feasible
alternatives, the secondary containment stormwater records, the BMP summary, the Spill
Prevention and Response Plan, the Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping
Plan, the Narrative Description of Storage Practices, and the list of responsible parties.
The list of significant spills is out of date although the permittee stated that no incidents
have occurred within the last five years. As per the new General permit issued in
November 2007 the permittee must complete this evaluation yearly and certify the
results.
MCP ACTION:
A CONTRACT CONSULTANT IS UPDATING THE SPPP AND WILL
EVALUATE OUTFALLS AND UPDATE SPPP TO INCLUDE ALL OUTFALLS
AS WELL AS INCORPORATE CHANGES TO OTHER PLAN ELEMENTS.
RESPONSIBILTY: COMPLIANCE MANAGER 1 CONSULTANT
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: OPEN

Stormwater Coni pliance Deficiency #10:
The outfalls not previously identified by the permittee must be evaluated to determine if
they are conveying stormwater/pollutants off -site. Any identified illicit discharges must
cease immediately. The permittee has not performed qualitative monitoring due to a
belief that the facility was collecting and processing its stormwater run-off through the
on -site wastewater treatment plant_ During the inspection it was determined that this may
not be the case as the inspectors located two additional outfalls. The additional outfalls
must be monitored as required by the permit if they are found to directly discharge
stormwater.
MCP ACTION:
THE MCP CONTRACT LABORATORY HAS BEEN SCHEDULED TO SAMPLE
AND ANALYZE ALL OUTFALLS DURING THE NEXT SIGNIFICANT RAIN
EVENT.
RESPONSIBILTY: COMPLIANCE MANAGER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: OPEN
Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #11:
The permittee has an inspection and maintenance program but it does not include
inspections of the Stormwater Facilities. The permittee needs to develop and implement a
Stormwater Facility Inspection Program and document it in the SPPP in accordance with
the requirements of the General permit.
MCP ACTION:
DEVELOP, TRAIN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEES AND IMPLEMENT A
STORMWATER FACILITY INSPECTION PROGRAM. INSPECTION
CHECKLIST WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE SPPP AND PLANT
INSPECTION PROGRAM.
RESPONSIBILTY: 'COMPLIANCE MANAGER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: OPEN

Stormwater Compliance Deficiency #12:
Employee training is being performed in conjunction with other spill response and
emergency training. Please ensure that the training conforms to the requirements of the
permit by addressing stormwater management issues appropriately.
MCP ACTION:
THE UPDATED/REVISED TRAINING PROGRAM WILL BE REVIEWED TO
ENSURE IT COVERS THE UPDATED SPPP AND CONFORMS TO THE
REQUIRMENTS OF THE PERMIT.
RESPONSIBILTY: COMPLIANCE MANAGER
TARGET DUE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2008 (90 DAYS FROM REPORT)
ACTUAL DATE COMPLETED: OPEN