NCG090011_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20011227

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
December 27. 2001
TOMMIE S SIMPSON SR.
CAROLINA SOLVENTS INCORPORATED
PO BOX 9206
HICKORY. NC 28603
Sul�iect: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
CAROLINA SOLVENTS INCORPORATED
COC Number NCGO9001 1
Catawba County
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 be expiring. Enclosed you will find a General Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application must he 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 covera�qTe 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 l I categories of "storm water discharges associated with industrial activity," (except
construction activities). If you feel your facility can certify a condition of "no exposure", i.e. the iacilty 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:1fh2o.enr.state.ne.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.
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Bradley Bennett. Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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Michael F_ Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W_ Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
August 23, 2002
H LINDSAY SIMPSON
CAROLINA SOLVENTS INCORPORATED
PO BOX 9206
HICKORY, NC 28603
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
CAROLINA SOLVENTS INCORPORATED
COC Number NCG090011
Catawba 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 NCGO90000
* 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
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Mooresville Regional Office
Sincerely,
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Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit - T•.:• .�
AUG 2 9 2002
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Laves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
March 29, 2011
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms, Jacqueline Yoder
Chemist/safety Coordinator
Carolina Solvents, Inc.
P.O_ Box 9206
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Subject: Notice of Violation - Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tracking Number: NOV-2011-PC-0223
Carolina Solvents, Inc. at 2274 1st Street SE, Hickory, NC
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCGO90000
Certificate of Coverage — NCGO90011
Catawba County
Dear Ms. Yoder:
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On March 10, 2011, Ms. Marcia Allocco from the Mooresville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) conducted a site inspection of the subject facility. The site drains to the Henry Fork River and Barger
Branch, Class C waters located in'the Catawba River Basin. The site visit and file review revealed that the
subject facility is covered by NPDES General Stormwater Permit — NCG090000. The following observations
and/or permit condition violations were noted during the inspection (please see the attached addendum for
information about your permit):
1) Summary Section
Please review the storage capacity of the back-up boiler fuel tank and install secondary containment if needed
as required by the permit. The spilled material near the drum cleaning facility should be cleaned up and
properly disposed.
2) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly implemented.
Yes ❑ No
Although the permittee has developed portions of a SPPP several deficiencies were noted with the plan or the
permittee's implementation of the plan as noted in the SPPP section of the enclosed inspection report.
3) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ❑ No
Mooresvilie Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28118 One
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The permittee has not conducted semi-annual qualitative monitoring at the facility's six stormwater outfa€ls.
4) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ® No ❑ Not Applicable ❑
The permittee has not conducted semi-annual analytical r~onitoring.
6) Permit and Qutfalls
Please ensure that the illicit detection evaluation is completed annually for the six starrrlw;ater outfalls identified
during the inspection. As noted in the inspection the permittee may qualify for representative outfall status.
Please submit the required paperwork to get approval for the Division to reduce the number of required
monitoring -locations
As noted above and in the enclosed report, permit violations were noted during the inspection. It is requested
that a writter response be submitted to this Office by May 6. 2011, addressing these viotations and providing a
timeline to regain compliance. In responding to the violations, please address your comments to me at the
address at the bottom of the letterhead.
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.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, comments, or
need assistance understanding any aspect of your permit, please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 235-
2204 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Marcia Allocco, MS
Environmental Chemist
Mooresville Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
cc: Water Quality Central Files
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch WBS Compliance and Permits Unit
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: (704) 663a401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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ADDENDUM
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program was established under the federal
Clean Water Act and then delegated to the Division of Water Quality for implementation in North Carolina. The
NPDES permitting program for stormwater discharges was established in 1990. Phase I focuses on site and
operations planning to reduce pollutant sources.
Through the NPDES permitting program industrial facilities that fall into one of the subject ten categories are
required to obtain permit coverage under a general permit or an individual permit, depending upon the
facilities SIC code and the industrial activity occurring at the facility. There are currently 19 active general
stormwater permits in North Carolina. One condition that is applicable to both the general permits and
individual stormwater permits is the requirement to develop and implement site -specific comprehensive
stormwater pollution prevention plans (SPPP). These plans are required to include a comprehensive
evaluation of the site and operations to reduce pollutant sources and prevent pollutant discharge in stormwater
runoff -
Copies of the general permits and accompanying documents can be accessed from the following webpage:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/npdessw#General Permits NPDES Permit text, technical bulletins,
discharge monitoring forms, a Notice of Intent [which is the application of for coverage under a NPDES
General Stormwater Permit], and the Representative Outfall Status application 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
abovementioned website to obtain a copy of the permit so you may fully comply with the conditions therein.
Failure to property comply with conditions of the permit, like those bulleted below, constitutes permit
violations and is subject to civil penalty assessment 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 the filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Applicable Fees.
• This Notice of Intent (NOI) must be submitted and a Certificate of Coverage issued prior to any
discharge of stormwater associated with the industrial activity, process wastewater, and/or mine
dewatering.
• Once the Notice of Intent is received, DWQ will review and determine whether a Certificate of Coverage
(COC) may be issued. If this Certificate of Coverage is issued the facility is covered by the General
Permit. That is, the permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater, process wastewater, and/or mine
dewatering (pursuant to the type of General Permit) until the permit expires or is modified or revoked.
• Any other point -source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an allowable
non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization, or approval.
• There are currently 19 active general permits. Permit conditions vary accordingly; however, most of the
permits have the following condition requirements (you must read your entire permit to ensure full
compliance):
o Development and compliance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
o Collection, reporting, and recording of Analytical Monitoring
o Collection, reporting, and recording of Qualitative Monitoring
Mooresville Regional Office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NO 28115 One
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarohna
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o Collection; reporting, and recording of Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring
o Records —Visual monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along
with the 5tormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of the analytical monitoring results shall
also be maintained on site. The Permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information,
including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip -chart recordings for
continuous monitoring ifistr+umentation: and ccp,es of all reports regi.iired by this general permit
for a perio i of at least 5 years from the state of the sample measurement, report; or application.
Expiration — The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration dale of tt1W gwnleraI
permit. In order to receive automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date; the
permittee shall submit forms and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits
no later than 180-days prior to 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, wilt be subject to
erlforcen-lent. Failure to renew your permit is a violation.
c 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 of the Division of
Water Quality 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.
o Name Change, Closure, or Facility Ownership change — The permittee is required to notify the
Division in writing in the event the permitted facility is sold or dosed. 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 required 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.
c 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
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Compliance inspection Report
Permit: NCGG90011 Effective: 11/01/07 Expiration: 112,/21112 Owner: Carolina Solvents Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Carolina Solvents Incorporated
County: Catawba
227A 1st St SE
Region: Mooresville
Hickory NC 286C2
Contact Person: Jackie 8 Yoder Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0311012011
Primary Inspector: . Marcia Allocco
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: Phone:
Entry Time: 10:45 AM Exit Time: 12:57 PM
Phone: [phone]
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers Storrnwater Discharge COG
Facility Status: Q Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
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Permit: NCGO90011 owner - Facility: Carolina Solvents Inc
inspection Date: 03110/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Secondary containment is required For the bulk storage of liquid materials to prevent leaks and spills from contaminating
stermwater runoff. The standard conditions of the permit define bulk storage as liquid raw materials, manufactured
products, waste materials or toy -products with a single above ground storage container having a capacity of greater than.
660 gallons or with multiple above ground storage containers located in close proximity to each other having a total
comb;lnad storage capar_ity of greater than 1,320 gallons.
Please review the storage capacjty, c:r the b!ar_.k-up ! Ciler fuel tank and install secondar f (.ontairi ment for iris tank if
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During the inspection a used drum was noted near the drum cleaning facility that had opened and spill a thick dril
material (asphalt) on the ground. Please ensure the released material is properly cleaned up.
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Permit: NCG090011 Owner - Facility: Carolina Solvents Inc
Inspection Date: 03110/2011 Inspection Type: '�;ompliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 ■ 0
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Comment- The permittee has not conducted the semi-annual analytical monitoring at
the six stormwater outfalls identified during the inspection. Since the inspection was
conducted during wet weather the outfalls were evaluated to determine if representative
outfall status could apply. Outfall 005 (discharges to the retention pond) was catching
most of the runoff from the site and seems appropriate for representative outfall status.
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 outfail status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment: Since the inspection was conducted during wet weather the outfalls were
evaluated to determine if representative outfall status could apply. Outfall 005
(discharges to the retention pond) was catching most of the runoff from the site and
seems appropriate for representative outfall status. Please complete the application
provided during the inspection (electronic) to obtain representative outfall status. The
permittee must sample all outfalls for analytical monitoring until representative outfall
status is obtained.
The permittee had not documented an annual illicit discharge evaluation (determining if
there are flows to the stormwater outfalls during dry weather). However, site personnel
have completed an evaluation as part of routine reviews of the site. Please ensure that
you document an annual evaluation in accordance with the requirements of the permit.
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Comment: The permittee had a number of the required elements of a SPPP although
many elements were not documented. Please review the general permit and add all
missing information. Please update the general location and site maps to include all
permit requirements. The site discharges to the Henry Pork (listed on the 2010 303(d)
list as impaired for pH and turbidity) and Barger Branch. A TMDE_ has not been
developed for the Henry Fork. There have been no spills on site in the past three years
but this had not been documented. The permittee has evaluated feasible alternatives,
instituted BMPs, preventative maintenance, and good housekeeping practices although
they were not documented. Please add this documentation and ensure it is updated
annually as well as noting the site personnel responsible for implementing the SPPP.
The permittee is doing a good job to prevent contamination of Stormwater (e.g. asphalt
berm, sand bags for stormwater outfalls) and just needs to take credit for measures
already imple
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA N£
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? D ■ D D
Comment: The permittee has not conducted the semi-annual qualitative monitoring at
the six stormwater outfalls identified during the inspection. Copies of the current
qualitative monitoring form as well as the Division's guidance document were provided
during the inspection (electronic).
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Allocco, Marcia
From: Allocco, Marcia
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 1:03 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Subject: RE: Storm water permit - notice of violation
Hi Jackie,
As requested you are granted an extension until June 8, 2011 to response to the NOV inspection report for Carolina Solvents.
Regards,
Marcia
-----Original Message -----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 12.09 PM
To: Allocco, Marcia
Subject. RE: Storm water permit - notice of violation
Dear Ms. Allocco,
Please extend the time for responding until June 8, 2011. 1 have simply not had time to complete the response because of
additional duties here at Carolina Solvents, Inc. Hopefully having Friday and Monday with no interruptions will allow be to
finish. I am so sorry I have to request this additional extension.
Thanks,
Jackie
> Hi Jackie,
> As per your request you are granted an extension to respond to the
> Notice of Violation you received following the inspection of the
> Carolina Solvents, Inc. facility due to the extenuating circumstances you noted.
> You now have until May 25, 2011, to provide the response. If there
> are any issues with this revised due date please let me know.
>
> Regards,
> Marcia Allocco
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [e-mail]
> [mailto:[e-mail]]
> Sent: Friday, May 1.3, 201111:13 AM
> To: Allocco, Marcia
> Subject: Storm water permit - notice of violation
> Dear Ms. Allocco,
> Please extend the deadline for compliance with the Notice of Violation
> for Carolina Solvents, Inc. covered by NPDES General Stormwater Permit
> - NCG090000 to May 25, 2011. 1 have been out of the office for much
> of the time the past as my husband received a liver transplant at CIVIC,
> Charlotte on April 24, 2011. 1 am now back in the office on a more

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P. O. Box 9206 www.carolinasolventsinc.com
Hickory, North Carolina 28603 e-mail:
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Ms_ Marcia Allocco, MS
Environmental Chemist
NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Mooresville Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
610 East Center Ave
Suite, 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Subject: Notice of Violation, Tracking #NOV-2011-PC-0223
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG090000
Certificate of Coverage - NCG090011, Catawba County
Violations Noted:
1) Summary Section:
Back-up Boiler Fuel Tank was removed. Primary Boiler Fuel Tank was moved into the
secondary containment area at the front side of the concrete pad in front of the
Maintenance Shed area. (Pictures attached)
The spilled material near the drum cleaning facility, (dried, cut -back asphalt) was
removed and properly disposed. (Pictures attached). Drum cleaning operation at CSI was
discontinued 10+ years ago. Empty drums kept'in that area cannot be reconditioned and
will be disposed of properly.
2) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Deficiencies:
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
Carolina Solvents, Inc. has had no significant spills within the past three years,
1/1/2008 to present. Chart for recording such spills has been included in the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP).

# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices_
Carolina Solvents, Inc. has reviewed our current practices. Inspections of storm
drains, sand bags, and drainage pipes from the holding pond have been added to
our SPPP. inspection check -off lists arc lucludrd_ CSI grouncls maintenance
supervisor is respunsible for monthly inspections.
# Docs the Plart include a BMP Summary'
Best Management. Practices (I3r P .—,) include:
Paved parking lot is surrounded by an asphalt berm to control any spill. Located
at cach storm drain arc sand bags of sulticient nnmher and size to prevent a runoff
from entering the drains. Annual training covers closing all storm drains
with sand bags in the case of a spill or fire IF such action can be taken without
endangering the safety of the employee.
Containment dikes around bulk liquid storage containers and loading areas.
Holding pond is maintained to catch runoff in the case of a spill. Periodic
inspections are scheduled.
Raw materials and CSI Products for shipment are stored in buildings or covered
storage sheds.
Annual training includes procedures to take in the case of any size spill.
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan is the same for all areas
of CSI operations (safe handling of hazardous materials and waste, proper packaging
of hazardous materials and waste, proper disposal of hazardous and
industrial wastes) and is covered in the annual training session. Preventative
Maintenance also includes inspection of sand bags; as well as maintenance of an
inventory of
sorbant pads, rolls, booms and other material to cleanup and control spills.
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
List of Responsible Party(s):
Jackie B. Yoder (Manager/chemist/safety coordinator)
Dean Young (Plant Manager)

These individuals, and others) participate in annual training that includes all
safety, security, and regulatory concerns that pertain to Carolina Solvents,
Inc. operations.
#Is the Plan reviewed and Updated annually?
A Formal Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is being written. It will be
reviewed and updated annually beginning in 2012.
3) Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Qualitative monitoring will begin in 2011 and will be performed January - June
and July -December at each outfall provided a representative storm event occurs
in June 2011. Carolina Solvents, Inc. will make application to obtain
representative outfall status for outfall 005.
4) Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring semi-annually?
Analytical monitoring will begin in 2011 and will be performed January - June
and July -December at each outfall provided a representative storm event occurs
in June 2011. Carolina Solvents, Inc. will make application to obtain
representative outfall status for outfall 005.
5) Permit and Outfalls
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
All storm drains have been inspected during dry weather as part of CSI site
inspections. There has been no evidence of illicit discharge (no flow to the
stormwater outfalls) during dry weather. Outfalls will continue to be inspected
regularly, no less than annually, during dry weather for illicit discharges.
Inspections will be recorded as part of our SPPP. Last inspection 6/3/2011.

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Allocco, Marcia
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Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 5:07 PM
To: Allocco, Marcia
Subject: Carolina Solvents, Inc_ Storm Water
Attachments: STRMWTR.DOC; photo(2).JPG; photo(3).JPG; photo(4).JPG
Marcia,
Please see attached. I am still working on the actual CSI Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, but I have addressed the
violations. Waiting for a representative storm event for sampling. I will be sending you a copy of the CSI SPPP plan within the
next few weeks.
Thank you so much for your understanding. I am still digging out from under after being away from the office for two weeks,
but my husband and his new liver seem to be doing well.
Thank you,
Jackie B. Yoder
photo(2).jpg - Only Fuel Oil tank for Boiler, new location inside berm.
photo(3).jpg - Old location of Fuel Oil tank for Boiler.
photo(4). jpg - Area outside of drum cleaning facility.