NCG050387_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20130109

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Department of Environmental dual

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SWEET
RESCISSIONS
PERMIT NO.
NcG 0 5z 38-1
DOC TYPE
❑COMPLETE FILE -HISTORICAL
DATE OF
RESCISSION
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Norma.Burns
EZ Flow LP
4 Business Park Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Dear Ms. Burns:
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
January 9, 2013
John Skvarla, Ili
Secretary
Subject: Rescission ofNPDES Stormwater Permit
Certificate of Coverage Number NCGO50387
EZ Flow LP
Wake County
On 11/19/2012, the Division of Water Quality received your request to rescind your coverage for your
Garner facility under Certificate of Coverage Number NCG050387. In accordance with your request,
Certificate of Coverage Number NCGO50387 is rescinded effective immediately.
Operating a treatment facility, discharging wastewater or discharging specific types of stormwater to
waters of the State without valid coverage under an NPDES permit is against federal and state laws and
could result in fines. If something changes and your facility would again require stormwater or
wastewater discharge permit coverage, you should notify this office immediately. We will be happy to
assist you in assuring the proper permit coverage.
We have received your request for the Pisgah Forest facility and will be acting on that in the very near
future. If you have questions about these permits, please contact Boyd DeVane at 919 807-6373.
Sincerely,
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
cc: Raleigh Regional Office
Stormwater Permitting Unit
DWQ Central Files - w/attachtrtents
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office - please'waive applicable fees
Wake County
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch One
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NorthCarolina
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 �! r/
Phone: 91M07.63001 FAX: [phone] I �%tut'�t1L Il
Internet: www.ncwaterquality,org ;/
An Egaaf Opportunity t AfrirMtive Action Employer

FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCDENR RESCISSION REQUEST FORM
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Please fill out and return this form if you no longer need to maintain your NPDES stormwater permit.
1) Enter the permit number to which this request applies;
Individual Permit (or) Certificate of Coverage
2) Owner/Facility Information: * Final correspondence will be mailed to the address noted below
Owner/Facility Name t Z (30 L
Facility Contact VC)A-r a_ -
Street Address 4 ws4
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State L2 ZIP Code
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31 Reason for rescission request (This is required information. Attach separate sheet if necessary):
Facility closed or is closing on All industrial activities have ceased such that no discharges of
stormwater are contaminated by exposure to industrial activities or materials.
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Facility sold to h . 7- r- `' on I� . If the facility will continue operations under the new owner it
may be more appropriate to request an ownership change to reissue to permit to the new owner.
4) Certification:
I, as an authorized representative, hereby request rescission of coverage under the NPDES Stormwater Permit for the
subject facility. I am familiar with the information contained in this request and to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete and accurate.
Signature
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Print or type name of person signing above
Please return this completed rescission request form to:
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Lacation: 5t2 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: gig- 07.64921 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: vNm.ncavaterquality,org
An Equal Qpportunily 1 AffirmaWt Anon Employer
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SW NPDES Permit Coverage Rescis
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
February 26, 2010
Mr. Diego Posada
EZ Flow, LP
820 North Greenfield Parkway
Garner, NC 27529
Subject: General Pennit No. NCG050000
EZ Flow, LP
COC NCG050387
Wake County
Dear Mr. Posada:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on February 9, 2010,
we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state
— NPDES general pen -nit, This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of�North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
US Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to
the Division of Water Quality, The Division of Water Quality may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Per the requirements of the NLUSC Riparian Buffer Rule, all stormwater drainage to stream
buffers, from portions of this site that have been constructed after July 22, 1997, must be
discharged through a correctly designed level spreader or another device that meets di f fuse flow
requirements per 15A NCAC 2B .0233. Diffuse flow requirements are described in Chapter 8 of
the North Carolina Stormwatcr BMP Manual, available at:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,
Coastal Area Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permit that may be
required.
Wetlands and stormwater Branch One
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1617 North Caro I i na
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 ��tur�ll�
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Custorner Service: 1.877.623V48
Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org

Mr. Diego f osada
EZFIow, LP—NCG050387
February 26, 2010
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If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Brian Lowther at
telephone number [phone] or [e-mail].
ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Raleigh Regional Office
Central Files
Stonmwater Pen -sitting Unit Files

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG050000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG050387
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,
EZ Flow, L.P.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
EZ Flow, L.P.
820 North Greenfield Parkway
Garner, NC
Wake County
to receiving waters designated as White Oak Creek, a class C; NSW water in the Neuse River
Basin, in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, I1, 111, IV, V, and VI of General Pen -nit No. NCG050000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become eff4ctive Febmary 26, 2010.
]'his Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 26, 2010.
ORIGINAL SIGNSID By
for Coleen H. Sullins., DirectgiEN PICKI..E
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Ez Flow, LP
Lati tude: 35141' 53" N
Longitude: 781) 34S" W
County: Wake
Receiving Stream; WhiLe Odc Creek
Stream Gass: C; NSW
Sub -basin: 03-04-02 (Neuse River Basin)
Facility Location

Lowther, Brian
From: Garrett, Judy
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 3:59 PM
To: Lowther, Brian
Subject: RE: SWGerieral'Permit NCG050387
Hi Brian,
No. We have no objections to issuance of the COC.
Thanks,
Judy Garrett
Environmental Chemist
Raleigh Regional Office
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]
My Email address has changed to [e-mail]
"E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties."
From: Lowther, Brian
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 2:31 PM
To: Garrett, Judy
Subject: SW General Permit NCGO50387
Judy,
We've received an NOI from the EZ Flow, LP for their facility in Garner, Wake County. The
site discharges stormwater into White Oak Creek (C; NSW). The NOI is attached.
Does the Raleigh Regional Office have any concerns about issuing this facility a COC for this
general permit, and are there any potential impacts to wetlands? If we don't receive any
objections, we'll issue the COC in 30 days.
Brian
Brian C. Lowther
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting Unit
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EZ Flow, LP
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
EZ Flow, LP
820 North Greenfield Parkway
Garner, North Carolina
February 2010
ERM
Delivering sustainable solutions in a more competitive world

Presented to:
EZ Flow, LP
820 North Greenfield Parkway
Garner, North Carolina
Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan
EZ Flow, LP Production Facility
820 North Greenfield Parkway
Garner, North Carolina
February 2010
ERM NC, PC
8000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200
Charlotte, North Carolina
www.erm.com

EZ Flow, LP
820 North Greenfield Parkway
Garner, North Carolina
Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan
EZ Flow, LP Production Facility
820 North Greenfield Parkway
Garner, North Carolina
February 20'10
Scott A. Robinsori, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
C. Greg Towler
Project Manager
ERM NC, PC
8000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200
Charlotte, North Carolina 28226
[phone]
Fax: [phone]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
INTRODUCTION
4
1.1 REGULATORY BACKGROUND
4
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE SWPP PLAN
4
2.0
SITE DESCRIPTION
6
2.1 LOCATION OF FACILITY
6
2.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
6
2.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF SITE
7
2.4 STORM WATER FLOW
7
3.0
SWPP COORDINATOR AND TEAM
9
4.0
DESCRIPTION OF INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
11
5.0
IDENTIFICATION OFPOTENTIAL POLLUTANT SOURCES
12
5.1 LOADING AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS
12
5.2 OUTDOOR STORAGE ACTIVITIES
12
5.3 DUST OR PARTICULATE GENERATING PROCESSES
12
5.4 SUPPORT UTILITY EQUIPMENT
13
5.5 ON -SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
13
5.6 SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 WATER PRIORITY CHEMICALS
13
5.7 AREAS OF HISTORICAL LEAKS SPILLS
1.3
6.0
STORM WATER CONTROLS
15
6.1 NON STRUCTURAL BMPS
15
6.1.1 Good Housekeeping
15
6.1.2 Preventive Maintenance
16
6.1.3 Spill Prevention and Response Procedures
16
6.1.4 Employee Training
17
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6.2 STRUCTURAL BMPS
17
6.2.1 Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs
17
6.2.2 Permanent Storm Water Controls
18
6.3 OTHER BMPS
18
7.0
IDENTIFICATION OF DISCHARGES OTHER THAN STORM WATER
19
7.1 PROCESS WASTEWATER
19
7.2 ALLOWABLE NON -STORM WATER DISCHARGES
19
7.3 CERTIFICATION OF NON -STORM WATER DISCHARGES
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8.0
INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING
21
8.1 WHO WILL CONDUCT INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING?
21.
8.2 WHAT WILL BE INSPECTED AND WHEN?
21.
8.3 HOW INSPECTIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED
21.
8.4 DEADLINES FOR CORRECTING BMP DEFICIENCIES
22
8.5 i DOCUMENTATION OF INSPECTIONS
22
8.6 MONITORING INFORMATION
22
9.0
REVISION OF SWPP PLAN
25
10.0
ANNUAL REPORT
26
11.0
CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER PLANS (SPCC PLAN)
27
12.0
CERTIFICATION
28
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Site Location Map
Figure 2 Site Layout Map
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix
North Carolina General PernzitNo. NCG050000
Appendix B
Surnmary of Facilihj Best Management Practices
Appendix C
Lrnployee Training Outline and Log
Appendix D
Certification of Non Storm Water Discharges
Appendix E
Storm Water Inspection Forms
Appendix F
SWPP Plan Revision Log
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1.0 INTRODUC O
1.1 REGULATORY BACKGROUND
This Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP) Plan was developed for
' the EZ Flow, LP manufacturing Facility Iocated at 820 North Greenfield
Parkway, Garner, North Carolina ("the Facility"). The industrial activities
conducted at the Facility are defined by SIC Code 3086 - Plastics Foam
Products. Federal storm water regulations (40 CFR 122.26(a)(1)(ii) and 40
CFR 122.26(b)(14)) and corresponding state storm water regulations
require a permit for the discharge of storm water associated with
industrial activities within this SIC code.
The Water Quality Act of 1987 (Section 402(p)) requires that operators of
certain facilities which discharge storm water associated with industrial
activity apply for a permit to conduct such activities. The State of North
Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources
(DENR), has administrative authority for NPDES storm water discharges.
Infiltrator Systems is covered under North Carolina General Permit No.
' NCG050000 (General Permit). NC DENR has therefore been delegated
authority to implement and manage North Carolina's storm water i
' program. Part 11, Section A of the permit requires that the permittee shall
develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in an effort to
reduce pollutant discharge to surface waters. A copy of General Permit
' NCGO50000 is provided in Appendix A. This SWPP Plan was developed
in accordance with the requirements of this permit.
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE SWPP PLAN
' The purpose of this SWPP Plan is to evaluate potential pollution sources
at the Facility and to select and implement appropriate measures to
' prevent or control the discharge of pollutants in storm water runoff from
the Facility. The pollution prevention approach employed in this Plan
focuses on three objectives:
1. To identify sources of pollution potentially affecting the quality of
storm water discharges associated with industrial activity from the
' Facility;
2. To describe best management practices (BMPs) that will be
implemented to minimize and control pollutants in storm water
discharges associated with industrial activity from the Facility; and
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3. To provide a mechanism for compliance with the terms and
conditions of the General Permit.
This SWPP Plan describes activities, materials and physical features of the
Facility that may contribute pollutants to storm water runoff and the
procedures and methods that are used to minimize these impacts. It
serves as the foundation for the Facility's storm water pollution
prevention program and, accordingly will be revised as conditions and
practices at the Facility change to accommodate new methods of
production, storage, and material transfer. A copy of this SWPP Plan
must be kept on site at all times.
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' 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
' 2.1 LOCATION OF FACILITY
The general location of the Facility and the topographic, hydrologic and
' physiographic features of the surrounding area are shown on Figure 1,
developed from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute
quadrangle for Garner, North Carolina, dated 2002. The center of the
eFacility is located at approximately 35' 41' 52.53" North and 78' 34' 05.03"
West.
2.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Facility manufactures various configurations of a lightweight, flexible
subsurface drainage system that consists of corrugated pipe surrounded
by geosynthetic aggregate and enclosed in high strength polystyrene
netting. Solid polystyrene strips (called expandable polymeric beads) are
delivered to the Facility by truck and are passed through an expander
chamber (three parallel units) where steam from a small fossil fuel -fired
boiler causes the beads to expand to form small foam pieces that are
' similar in appearance to the "Foam peanuts" used in packaging. The
expandable polymeric beads contain a maximum of 3.9% pentane, by
weight. While no styrene is released from the heating of the beads,
' pentane is released during the expansion and curing process.
The expanded foam pieces ("beads") are pneumatically conveyed from
' the expander chambers to one of several large storage hoppers (nets) and
allowed to cure for 24 hours. After curing the beads are passed through
' the expander chambers a second time and returned to a storage hopper to
finish curing for an additional 4 to 12 hours.
The cured beads are then moved to the assemble machines, where they
are wrapped around corrugated, perforated polyethylene pipe and
secured with polystyrene netting to produce the final product - a
' lightweight, flexible polyethylene drain pipe assernbly.
The Facility employs approximately 15 full-time employees, including
' production, maintenance, and administration personnel. Operations are
generally conducted during 2 shift per day, 5 days per week.
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' 2.4
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF SITE
The facility consists of an approximately 24,000 square foot suite that is
part of a larger building in an industrial park. Walk-in access to the suite
is located on the east side of the building and shipping/receiving docks
are located on the west side of the building. The building is bound by
concrete driveways and North Greenfield Parkway is located on the south
side of the building. Neighboring building occupants include RevCar
Fasteners to the south and Pergo to the north.
Land use in the area of the subject property includes mostly residential
and corrunercial developed land. The abutting properties and nearby land
use includes:
• North: Properties to the north are undeveloped woodland.
• South: North Greenfield Parkway bounds the site to the south.
• East: Industrial warehouse buildings are present to the east of the
facility.
• West: Industrial warehouse buildings are present to the west ofthe
facility.
The site configuration is shown on Figure 2, Site Layout Map that was
developed from publically available aerial photography. The subject
property consists of an approximately 24,000 square foot suite that is part
of a larger building in an industrial park. Asphalt paved parking and
driveways are present on the east, and west sides of the building. Areas
not containing the building or asphalt are grass -covered. The property is
accessed from the south by North Greenfield Parkway.
The property is serviced by public water and sewer utilities.
STORM WATER FLOW
' Storm water runoff at the Facility generally gravity flows overland to the
west towards a storm water catch basin. The storm water collection
system then conveys water to a storm water collection pond located south
of North Greenfield Parkway. Runoff from the site building, parking lots,
driveways, and land surface drains to a storm water collection system
located along the western property boundary. The collection system
conveys storm water to a storm water collection pond on the south side of
North Greenfield Parkway.
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' Approximately 1 percent of the site consists of pervious cover (grass,
shrubs, and trees), while buildings and paved parking/roads/storage
occupy the remaining 99 percent of the site. The developed portion of the
Facility is generally flat to very gently sloping to the west at an
approximate elevation of 340 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

3.0 SWPP COORDINATOR AND TEAM
1
EZ Flow has identified a primary coordinator and a support team of
Facility employees assigned primary responsibility to implement and
continually improve the pollution prevention provisions of this SWPP
Plan. This group also assists Infiltrator Systems' plant management in
maintaining and revising the plan whenever necessary. It is part of the
responsibility of each SWPP Team member to ensure that the identified
BMPs are followed throughout the plant site.
The SWPP Coordinator for the Facility is James Jett (telephone number
[phone], or email [e-mail]. The Coordinator's
duties include the following:
1. Organize the support team to aid in SWPP PIan implementation;
2. Supervise SWPP PIan implementation;
3. Oversee maintenance practices identified as BM.Ps in the SWPP
Plan;
4. Oversee employee training;
5. Provide for required inspection and/or monitoring activities;
6. Prepare and submit required reports;
7. Identify other potential pollutant sources and ensure they are
added to the plan in a timely manner;
8. Identify deficiencies in the SWPP Plan and ensure they are
corrected in a timely manner; and
9. Ensure that any changes in Facility operation are addressed in the
SWPP PIan.
To aid in the implementation of the SWPP Plan, the coordinator will be
assisted by the following members of the SWPP Team:
Responsibility
Individual / Title
Telephone
SWPP Plan administration and revision.
James Jett/Plant Supervisor
[phone]
SWPP employee training
James Jett/Plant Supervisor
[phone]
BMP Installation
James Jett/Plant Supervisor
[phone]
BMP Inspection & documentation
James Jett/Plant Supervisor
[phone]
BNIP Maintenance
James Jett/Plant Supervisor
[phone]
Implementation of procedural BMPs
James Jett/Plant Supervisor
(919) 66"1-8022
Emergency/incident response
James Jett/Plant Supervisor
(919) 66-1-8022
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The teams main responsibilities are to ensure the following activities are
performed:
• Identify potential pollution sources at the plant site.
' • Establish BMPs for each potential pollution source/activity and
ensure that the established BMPs are followed.
' • Evaluate whether the established BMPs are effective in fulfilling the
SWPP Plan objective of pollution prevention.
' • Update the SWPP Plan to reflect modified or improved pollution
prevention practices where these have been identified.
' • Review changes in operational procedures or new processes and
projects to evaluate their impact on the SWPP Plan.
• Establish BMPs for new processes and projects that have the
' potential to impact the storm water system or the SWPP Plan
implementation.
' • Ensure that plant personnel are trained regarding the SWPP Plan
content, as well as pollution prevention practices and procedures.
' • Perform periodic and annual evaluations of the SWPP Plan to
verify its effectiveness.
' The SWPP Team will meet as needed to address all general aspects of the
SWPP Plan implementation and any situation related to compliance with
the SWPP PIan. Members of the SWPP Team may call additional
' meetings, as needed, if any of the following occurs:
' • An incident occurs that should be discussed to address its causes
and impact on the SWPP Plan implementation.
• Observations are made during an inspection that are not corrected
' by the date agreed to in the action plan.
• A new project will be undertaken at the Facility that has the
' potential to impact the storm water system or the SWPP Plan
implementation.
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4.0 DESCRIPTION OF INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
Outdoor industrial activities conducted at the Facility include:
1. Manual loading/unloading of containerized raw materials and
final products at the loading dock areas (two) along the west and
north side of the main production building.
2. Fugitive dust and debris from foam bead production, conveyance,
and storage.
3. Operating support utility equipment (e.g., electrical transformer,
trash collection dumpsters, vehicle parking, etc.).
Each of these industrial activities and their potential to contribute
pollutants to storm water are further described in Section 5.0 of this plan.
The locations of these industrial activities are shown on Figure 2, which
also depicts the following features of the Facility:
• Property boundaries;
• Buildings and structures;
• Grassy/vegetated and paved areas;
• Storm Water outfall (discharge point);
• Surface water bodies;
• Arrows showing directions of storm water flow;
• All existing Best Management Practices (BMPs);
• Locations of potential pollutant sources; and
• Locations where major spills or leaks have occurred.
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5.0 IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL POLLUTANT SOURCES
1
A thorough evaluation was conducted of each area where industrial
materials or activities are exposed to storm water prior to development of
this SWPP Plan. This evaluation took into account the quantity and
nature of the pollutants potentially associated with industrial materials or
activities and their potential to impact the quality of receiving waters. The
industrial materials or activities that were evaluated, along with the
' specific pollutants that may potentially be associated with each area, are
discussed in the sections below.
5.1 LOADING AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS
1 The Facility receives various raw materials and supplies for its operations
and ships finished products via truck. These items are routed through the
four loading dock facilities located on the west side of the main
production building.
The loading dock on the west side of the facility is covered under the
building roof structure and consists of concrete pavement leading to an
elevated deck. Four overhead doors provide access to the building
interior. Concrete pavement at the Ioading dock slopes slightly away
from the building exterior- thereby allowing incidental rainwater
accumulation to drain via sheet flow to the storm water collection system
located on the west side of the subject property.
1 Potential Pollutants: suspended solids, oil & grease, organics.
5.9 OUTDOOR STORAGE A CTI VITIES
Incoming raw materials are brought directly into the main production
building for immediate use or are stored under cover in one of the loading
dock areas. No outside storage of raw or finished materials is present at
the subject property.
Potential Pollutants: Not Applicable
5.3 DUST OR PARTICULATE GENERATING PROCESSES
' The physical handling of the foam beads during production, conveyance,
and storage can result in fugitive dust and debris that can become
' airborne inside the building envelop and subsequently transported
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outside via ventilation fans and open overhead and man doors in these
process areas. These materials can also be released directly from the
storage hoppers (nets) located under cover in the manufacturing building
and can be tracked outside via foot and vehicle traffic within the Facility.
' Potential Pollutants: suspended solids, organics.
' 5.4 SUPPORT UTILITY EQUIPMENT
Concrete and asphalt paved parking areas are located on the west and
east side of the site building and are used for short- and long-term vehicle
parking in support of Facility operations.
Potential Pollutants: rust, oils, fuels.
5.5 ON -SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
All solid waste (garbage, trash) is collected in one dumpster located on the
west side of the main production building. All dumpsters are serviced at
least weekly for off -site disposal.
Potential pollutants: trash/debris, scrap wood, floor sweepings, residual
product scrap, oils, sediment, etc.
5.6 SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 WATER PRIORITY CHEMICALS
The Facility is not subject to the reporting requirements of EPCRA 313
because it does not manufacture, process, or otherwise use Section 313
chemicals in quantities greater than the regulatory threshold.
5.7 AREAS OF HISTORICAL LEAKS SPILLS
The Facility has not experienced a significant spill or leak of toxic or
hazardous pollutants in areas exposed to storm water in the three years
prior to the preparation of this SWPP Plan. A "significant spill or leak" is
defined by the General Permit as a release of oil or hazardous substances
in excess of reportable quantities under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act
(see 40 CFR 110.10 and CFR 117.21) or Section 102 of CERCLA (see 40 CFR
302.4).
The Facility's ongoing maintenance and inspection programs are expected
to prevent and detect future spills, If, however, any such spills occur, this
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SWPP Plan must be revised and the following information regarding the
spiII must be recorded in this section:
• Date of spill;
• Material spilled;
• Amount spilled; and
• Summary of spill response.
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' CONTROLS
6.r7 STORM WATERCO T OLS
EZ Flow has identified measures and controls which will be implemented
' at the Facility to control the introduction of pollutants into storm water
discharged from the industrial materials or activities discussed in the
previous section. When the potential for storm water exposure warrants,
best management practices (BMPs) have been implemented at the Facility.
A summary of the Facility BMPs is provided in Appendix B and the
' specific BMPs required to be considered by the General Permit are further
discussed in the following paragraphs.
' 6.1 NON STRUCTURAL BMPS
6.1.1 Goon[ Housekeeping
Good housekeeping is essential to the Facility's efforts to maintain areas
that may contribute pollutants to storm water discharges in a clean
orderly manner that will prevent pollutants from entering the storm water
' system. It is also essential in the early detection of spills, leaks, or
indications of potential storm water contamination. Good housekeeping
practices at the Facility encompass the following activities and
' procedures:
a. Regular pickup and disposal of garbage and waste materials. This is
' conducted weekly for regularly generated waste materials and on a
timely, as needed basis for intermittently generated waste materials.
Waste receptacles will be maintained indoors or with lids closed or
' with tarp covers between scheduled pickups.
b. Routine housekeeping inspections. These inspections are formally
conducted and documented monthly in order to specifically hold
Facility staff accountable for conducting proper housekeeping on a
regular basis. These formal inspections are supplemental to normal
' day-to-day observations by Facility operations and maintenance
personnel that may identify housekeeping issues for immediate
' resolution. The details of these housekeeping inspections are
discussed in a later section of this plan.
c. Maintain clean ground surfaces. In general, ground surfaces will be
' cleaned on an as -needed basis whenever daily observations by
operating personnel or monthly housekeeping inspections reveal the
' need.
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Preventive Maintenance
The Facility operational and maintenance staff are responsible for
preventive maintenance of both on site storm water management devices
and Facility equipment or systems which, if malfunctioning, could
potentially contribute pollutants to storm water. The following table lists
the equipment that is included in the Facility's preventive maintenance
program, along with the applicable requirements:
Equipment Covered PM Schedule Items Covered Method of Documentation
Inside chemical and waste Daily
storage areas.
Inside machinery. 1. Daily
2. As needed
Storm water collection and Monthly
conveyance structures
Outside trash and debris 1. Daily
dunipsters 2. Monthly
Secure, no damaged Part of routine operations
containers, no leaks
Secure, no leaks, 1. Part of routine operations
housekeeping 2. Pursuant to manufacturer
Integrity/function, Inspection logs
housekeeping
Secure/closed, no 1. Part of routine operations
leaks, housekeeping 2. Inspection logs
If indicated by routine operation or inspection, appropriate repair,
adjustment or replacement of equipment will be completed as soon as
practicable. Potential impacts to storm water will be addresses
immediately.
Spill Prevention and Response Procedures
The Facility has the following hazardous materials stored on site:
• Boiler feed water treatment chernicals (salts, acids, etc.),
• Machine lubricants,
• Small quantities of paints,
• Small quantities of maintenance lubricants, and
• Small quantities of cleaning supplies.
These materials are stored and used in a manner intended to prevent
spills or leaks. Operational and inspection procedures are used that will
detect a spill or leak in a timely manner and allow corrective actions to be
implemented to prevent storm water impacts. Commercial quantities of
liquid and dry chemical raw materials, products, and wastes are stored
indoors, away from traffic pathways, and are handled in a careful manner
by experienced staff.
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In the event of a chemical spill or leak, the area will be immediately
isolated, and the manager on duty will be notified. For a spill or leak
outside or immediately adjacent to a building opening, storm water
drainage pathways will be diked or blocked as needed to prevent
discharge to the storm water retention pond. If the spill is less than five
gallons, the on -site spill kit will be obtained and trained employees will
then don the proper PPE and clean-up the spill utilizing items in the spill
kit. The contents of leaking containers will be transferred to an intact
container as soon as practicable. As necessary, EZ Flow's designated spill
response contractor (Eagle SWS) will be contacted for the chemical specific
clean-up and PPE advisement. If the spill requires clean-up beyond the
capabilities of Facility employees, EZ Flow's designated spill response
contractor (Eagle SWS - 800-852-8878) will be contacted for assistance and
the appropriate local agencies will be notified.
Collected liquids or solids, as well as used absorbent materials will be
containerized and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations.
Chemical spill areas will not be hosed down. Spill kits equipped with
absorbent are kept in areas with chemical locations designated on Figure
2, Site Layout Map. Emergency notification procedures are posted near
each spill kit.
Employee Training
The Plant Manager and existing employers with storm water
responsibilities will be trained within 30 days of submission of the Notice
of Intent (NOI) to be covered under the General Permit and annually
thereafter. New employees with storm water responsibilities will be
trained prior to carrying out any storm water responsibilities.
The training will address the items listed in the Storm Water Training
Outline included in Appendix C, with emphasis on EZ Flow's
requirements for materials management, good housekeeping, waste
minimization, weekly inspections, and spill response. Storm water
training will require reading of the SWPP Plan and all of its appendices.
Training of individual employees will be documented on the Storm Water
Training Log, also included in Appendix C.
STRUCTURAL BMPS
Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs
Facility run off is adequately controlled as to volume and velocity so as to
minimize the potential for damaging erosion. Therefore, erosion is not
deemed to be an issue at this Facility.
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6.2.2
6.3
T'ermanent Storm Water Coittrois
BMPs to control runoff at the site and other permanent storm water Flow
controls at the site are discussed in Section 2.4 above.
OTHER BMPS
in instances where industrial materials or activities require BMPs in
addition to those listed in the above sections, such additional BMPs have
been implemented and are described in Appendix B.
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7.0 IDENTIFICATION OF DISCHARGES OTHER THAN STORM WATER
The General Permit prohibits the commingling of process wastewater and
nonexempt, non -storm water discharges with storm water discharges.
The Facility's status relative to this prohibition is discussed in the
following paragraphs.
7.1 PROCESS WASTEWATER
Process wastewater generation is limited to blow down from the small
natural gas -fired boiler used to supply steam for the bead expansion
process, and condensed steam from the expander operation. The boiler is
blown down on a daily basis and generates approximately 30 gallons of
blow down each event that is discharged to the local sewer system.
The only other wastewater generated on site is related to domestic uses
' (e.g., toilets, sinks, and showers). Domestic wastewater is also discharged
to the local sewer system.
7.2 ALLOWABLE NON -STORM WATER DISCHARGES
' The following non -storm water discharges are authorized in the General
Permit and can be commingled with storm water:
i
discharges from fire fighting activities,
' • fire hydrant flushing,
• potable water sources including waterline flushing;
' • uncontaminated compressor and air conditioner condensate;
• routine external building wash down that does not use detergents
' or other compounds;
• uncontaminated springs, ground water; and foundation or footing
drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials
' such as solvents
' No other non -storm water discharges may be commingled with storm
water. EZ Flow discharges or has the potential to discharge the following
authorized non -storm waters along with its storm water:
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Authorized Non -Storm Water Location/ Frequency Condition or BMPs
Discharge
Discharges from fire fighting
activities;
Potable waters, including water
line flushing;
As needed
As needed
Air conditioning or compressor Building perimeter
condensate locations.
See above BMPs.
Potable sources only, non -contact, see
above BMPs.
Uncontaminated, see above BMI's.
CERTIFICATION OF NON -STORM WATER DISCHARGES
Evaluations for non -storm water discharges at the Facility were made
using dry weather observations. This involved observing the following
potential sources:
' 1. Where present, observations were made of storm drain inlets and
outlets during normal operating hours when an illicit discharge, if
one existed, would be expected to be visible. No such flows were
observed and illicit connections were deemed not to be present.
' 2. Where drains were not present and discharge is conveyed above
ground, observations were made to verify that there were no
exposed outlets from floor drains, sumps, etc. Observations were
' started at the farthest point downstream that the system was visible
and no outlets or discharges were observed.
' The evaluations showed no evidence of non -storm water commingled
with storm water discharges. Certification of the evaluation results is
' included in Appendix D. In addition, updated certification that all storm
water outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non -storm water
discharges is required as part of the subsequent annual comprehensive
site evaluations.
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8.0 INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING
Storm water inspections and monitoring will be conducted at the Facility
in accordance with the requirements of the General Permit. The following
paragraphs further describe the specific inspection and monitoring
procedures to be followed at the Facility.
8.1 WHO WILL CONDUCT INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING?
The SWPP Coordinator will be responsible for conducting inspections and
completing monitoring of storm water runoff or for ensuring that an
alternate qualified individual conducts the required inspections and/or
monitoring. Only personnel who have completed the Facility's storm
water training may conduct inspections or monitoring activities.
8.2 WHAT WILL BE INSPECTED AND WHEN?
1 8.3
Areas and items to be included in the required inspections include the
following:
Inspection Type Inspection Areas/Items Frequency
Housekeeping • Operational observations • Ongoing/daily
Inspections • Inspect areas noted on • Monthly
inspection form
Semi -Annual Visual . Visually monitor storm water
Monitoring runoff for color, odor, clarity,
floating solids, settled solids,
suspended solids, foam, oil
sheen
Comprehensive Site • Areas where industrial
Compliance 1.ValUatlDn materials or activities are
exposed.
• Areas where spills or leaks have
occurred in the last 3 years.
• Review of visual monitoring
results,
• Discharge locations or nearby
down stream locations.
HOW INSPECTIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED
• Once per calendar quarter
• Annually
The storm water inspector will inspect all of the items listed in the Storm
Water Inspection Forms, included in Appendix E, including all the
potential pollutant sources and activities at the site. The storm water
inspector will inspect each of the BMPs listed in the SWPP Plan, ensuring
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8.6
that all BMPs are properly implemented according to the specifications in
this SWPP Plan and are functional.
If any of the BMPs do not appear to be functioning adequately, the storm
water inspector will notify the SWPP Team Coordinator, who will
evaluate the situation and make arrangements for BMP repair or
maintenance. The storm water inspector will note on the Inspection
Report Forms whether any BMPs require maintenance (e.g.,
housekeeping; repair of concrete, etc.).
DEADLINES FOR CORRECTING BMP DEFICIENCIES
All BMP deficiencies noted during inspections will be remedied in a
timely manner. In no case shall corrections exceed the following time
limits:
14 days for maintenance of BMPs: If BMPs are functioning as
intended, but simply need maintenance, such maintenance shall be
completed as soon as practicable but no longer than 2 weeks after
inspection.
14 days_for_revisions to SWPP Plan: If, as a result of the
inspection, it is noted that a BMP is not adequately controlling
pollutants as intended, or if the Facility's potential pollutant
sources change, the SWPP Plan shall be revised within 14 days of
tile-' Inspection.
90 days for implementation of revised BMPs: If the SWPP Plan is
revised, the revisions must be implemented within 90 days of the
inspection.
DOCUMENTATION OF INSPECTIONS
The storm water inspector will document all storm water inspections on
the Storm Water Inspection Forms included in Appendix E.
MONITORING INFORMATION
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each storm water
outfall regardless of representative outfall status and shall be performed
as specified below in Table 1. No analytical tests are required. Qualitative
monitoring of storm water outfalls must be performed during a
representative storm event.
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A representative storm event is a storm event that measures greater than
0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at least 72 hours in which no
storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A single
storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation.
For example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable
discharge, and then stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a
discharge begins again within the next 10 hours.
Table I Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Discharge ;Characteristic"s
Frequency
Monitor'ingl *� '- '
Location?
Color
Semi -Annual
SDO
Odor
Semi -Annual
SDO
Clarity
Semi -Annual
SDO
Floating Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Suspended Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Foam
Semi -Annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
Semi -Annual
SDO
Erosion or deposition at the outfall
Semi -Annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators of storm
water pollution
Semi -Annual
SDO
Footnotes:
I Monitoring Location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each storm water
discharge oLktfall (SDO)
regardless of representative outfall status.
If the permittee's qualitative monitoring indicates that existing storm
water BMPs are ineffective, or that significant storm water contamination
is present, the permittee shall investigate potential causes, evaluate the
feasibility of corrective actions, and implement those
corrective actions appropriate. A written record of the permittee's
investigation, evaluation, and response actions shall be kept in the Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
'
Qualitative monitoring is for the purposes of evaluating the effectiveness
of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP), assessing new
sources of storm water pollution, and prompting the permittee's response
'
actions to pollution. If the permittee repeatedly fails to respond
Effectively to correct problems identified by qualitative monitoring, or if
the discharge causes or contributes to a water quality standard violation,
'
DWQ may:
• require that the permittee revise, increase, or decrease the
monitoring frequency for the remainder of the permit;
'
• rescind coverage under the General Permit, and require that the
permittee apply for an individual storm water discharge permit;
'
• require the permittee to install structural storm water controls;
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• require the permittee to implement other storm water control
measures, or
• require that the permittee implement site modifications to qualify
for the No Exposure Exclusion.
Qualitative monitoring will be performed twice per year, in accordance
with the schedule in Table 2. A minimum of 60 days must separate
Period I and Period 2 monitoring dates, unless monthly sampling has
been instituted under a Tier Two response for vehicle maintenance
activity areas.
Table 2 Monitoring Schedule
Monitoring periodl,2
Event
Number
Start
End
Year 1 - Period 1
1
1 July 1, 2008
December 31, 2008
Year 1- Period 2
2
January 1, 2009
June 30, 2009
Year 2 - Period 1
3
July 1, 2009
December 31, 2009
Year 2 - Period 2
4
January 1, 2010
Juice 30, 2010
Year 3 - Period 1
5
July 1., 201.0
December 31., 2010
Year 3 - Period 2
6
January 1, 2011..
June 30, 2011.
Year 4 - Period 1
7
July 1, 20.11
December 31, 2011
Year 4 - Period 2
8
January 1, 2012.
June 30, 2012
Year 5 - Period 1
9
July 1, 2012
December 31, 2012
Year 5 - Period 2
1.0
January 1, 2013
May 31, 201.3
Footnotes:
7 Maintain semi-annual monitoring during permit renewal process. If at the expiration of
the general permit, the permittee has submitted an application for renewal of coverage
before the submittal deadline, the permittee will be considered for renewed coverage.
The applicant must continue semi-annual monitoring until the renewed Certificate of
Coverage is issued.
2 If analytical monitoring applies, but no discharge occurs during the monitoring period,
the permittee must submit a monitoring report indicating "No Flow" within 30 days of
the end of the six-month monitoring period.
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e F SWPP PLAN
9.0 REVISION O S
1
This SWPP Plan will be amended whenever there is a change in design,
' construction, operation, or maintenance that has a significant effect on the
potential for the discharge of pollutants, or if the SWPP Plan proves
ineffective in achieving the general objective of controlling storm water
' discharges. Amendments to the plan will be recorded in the SWPP Plan
Revisions Log included in Appendix F.
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1.0.0 ANNUAL REPORT
The SWPP Team, or its designee, will conduct annual site compliance
' evaluations complying with the requirements of the General Permit. A
report summarizing the scope of the evaluation, personnel making the
evaluation, the date(s) of the evaluation, observations relating to the
implementation of the plan, and actions taken shall be made and retained
as part of the plan for at least 3 years after the date of the evaluation. The -
report shall also identify any incidents of noncompliance. Where a report
does not identify any incidents of noncompliance, the report shall contain
a certification that the Facility is in compliance with the plan and this
' permit.
All monitoring results obtained during the second and fourth years of
' permit coverage must be submitted no later than the 31st day of March
the year following the monitoring period.
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1.1.0 CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER PLANS (SPCC PLAN)
The Facility has no other pollution prevention plans with which to
' coordinate the provisions of this SWPP Plan. An SPCC Plan per 40 CFR
Part 112 is not required for the Facility because its aggregate oil storage
capacity does not exceed the applicability thresholds specified under 40
' CFR 112.1.
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12.0 CERTIFICATION
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were
' prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate
the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons
' who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my
' knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there
are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Signature of Legally Responsible Party Date
Printed Name and Title
NOTE: The preceding certification statementapplies to this Storm Water Management
Plan and must also be included in every formal submittal made to the implementing
agency under the storm water permit, and must be signed by the legally responsible
' party or his/her representative.
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Appendix A - North Carolina
General.Permit No. NCG05000

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Permit No. NCG050000
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERI IIT NO. NCGIlsom
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGF: ELMI NATION 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, this permit
is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter perminees. which are covered by this permit
as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage by the Environmental Management
Commission to allow the discharge of stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina or
separate storm sewer systems conveying stormwater to surface waters in accurdance with the
terms and conditions set forth herein.
Coverage under this general permit is applicable to all owners or operators of stormwater point
source discharges associated with activities classified as establishments primarily engaged in:
Apparel and Other Finished Products Made from Fabrics and Similar Materials [standard
industrial classification (SIC) 23], Printing Publishing and Allied Industries [SIC 271, Converted
Paper and Paperboard Products [SIC 267], Paperboard Containers and Boxes [SIC 2651,
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries [SIC 391, Leather and Leather Products [SIC 3) 1, and
Rubber and Miscellaneous Products ]SIC 301; and like activities deemed by DWQ to he similar
in the proems and/or the exposure of raw materials, products, by-products, or waste materials.
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
Leather Tanning and Finishing [SIC 3l I] and Tires and Inner Tubes [SIC 301].
The General Permit shall become effective on June 1, 2008.
The General Permit shall expire at midnight on May 31.2013.
Signed this day May 9, 2008,
QKidnal sinned (err Coleen Sullins
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. NCGO50000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION
Section A: General Permit Coverage
Section B: Permitted Activities
PART li MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
Section A: Stormwaier Pollution Prevention Plan
Section B: Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
Section C- On -Site Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Requirements
PART III STANDARD CONDITIONS
Section A: Compliance and Liability
1.
Compliance Schedule
2.
Duty to Comply
3.
Duty to Mitigate
4.
Civil and Criminal Liability
5.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6,
Property Rights
7.
Sevemhility
8.
Duty to Provide Information
9.
Penalties for Tampering
10,
Penalties for Falsification of Reports
Section B: General Conditions
1.
General Permit Expiration
2.
Transfers
3.
When an Individual Permit May be Required
4.
When an Individual Permit May be Requested
5.
Signatory Requirements
6.
General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
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Permit No. NCM50000
7_ Certificate mf Coverage Actions
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
3. Bypassing of Sturmwater Control Facilities
Section D: Monitoring and Records
1.
Representative Sampling
2.
Recording Results
3.
Flow Measurements
4.
Test Procedures
5.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
6.
Representative Outfall
7.
Records Retention
8.
Inspection and Entry
Section E: Reporting Requirements
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Discharge Monitoring Reports
2.
Submitting Reports
3.
Availability of Reports
4.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
5.
Planned Changes
6.
Anticipated Noncompliance
7.
Bypass
8.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
9.
Other Noncompliance
10.
Other Information
PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VI DEFINITIONS
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Permit No. NCt3050000
PART hiMODUMON
SECTION A: GENERAL PERMIT COVERAGF,
All persons desiring to be coveted by this General Permit must register with the Division of
Water Quality by the filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and applicable fees. The NOI shall be
submitted and a certificate of coverage issued prior to any discharge of stormwater associated
with industrial activity that has a point source discharge to the surface waters of the state.
Any owner or operator not wishing to be covered or limited by this General Permit may make
application for an individual NPDES permit in accordance with NPDES procedures in 15A
NCAC 2H .0100, stating the reasons supporting the request, Any application for an individual
permit should be made at least 190 days prior to commencement of discharge.
This General Permit does not cover activities or discharges covered by an individual NPDES
permit until the individual permit has expired or has been revoked. Any peraon conducting an
activity covered by an individual permit but which could be covered by this General Permit may
request that the individual permit be revoked and coverage under this General Permit be
provided.
If industrial materials and activities are not exposed to precipitation or runoff as described in 40
ClHR §122.26(g), the facility may qualify for a No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES stormwater
discharge permit requirements- Any owner or operator wishing to obtain a No Exposure
Certification must submit a No Exposure Certification NOI form to the Division, must receive
approval by the Division, must maintain no exposure conditions unless authorized to discharge
under a valid NPDI'.S stormwater permit, and must reapply for the No Exposure Exclusion once
every five (5) years.
Facilities submitting NOR for coverage under this permit, and facilities submitting renewal
forms for continued coverage under this permit, prior to establishment or approval of a Total
Maximum Daily head (TMDL) for pollutant(s) for stormwater discharges (i.e. wet weather
flows), may be covered under this permit during its term. For such facilities, continued coverage
under the reissuance of this permit is subject to the facility demonstrating that it does not have a
reasonable potential to violate applicable water quality standards for such pollutants due to the
stormwater discharge(s). For facilities that do have a reasonable potential for violation of
applicable water quality standards due to the starmwater discharge(s), the facility shall apply for
an individual permit 180 days prior to the expiration of this general permit. Once the individual
permit is issued and becomes effective the facility will no longer have coverage under the general
permit. Impaired waters scheduled for TMDL development arc on North Carolina's 303(d) List
and can be found here: http://k2o.enr- tale.ocus/tmdUGeneral_303d.htm#DGwniondr..
A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be found here:
htlp:tfh2o.enr.state.nc. usilmdYGenerel_TMDI,&htm.
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee is authorized to discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity. Such
discharges shall be controlled, limited, and monitored as specified in this permit.
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Permit No. NCG050000
SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until this permit expires or is modified or revolted, the permittee is authorized to discharge
stormwater to the surface waters of North Carolina or separate storm sewer system which has
been adequately treated and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this General
Permit. All discharges shall be in accordance with the conditions of this permit.
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.
The stormwater discharges allowed by this General Permit shall not cause or contribute to
violations of Water Quality Standards.
This permit does not relieve the petmittee from responsibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, Or decree.
Permit No. NCG050000
PART H MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR
PERNUTTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The Permittee shall develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, herein after referred to as
the Plan. This Plan shall be considered public information in accordance with Part III, Standard
Conditions, Section E, Paragraph 3 of this general permit. The Plan shall include, at a minimum,
the following items:
Site Plan. The site plan shall provide a description of the physical facility and the
potential pollutant sources which may be expected to contribute to contamination of
stormwater discharges. The site plan shall contain the following:
(a) A general location map (USGS quadrangle map or appropriately drafted
equivalent map), showing the facility's location in relation to transportation
routes and surface waters, the name of the receiving water(s) to which the
stormwater outfall(s) discharges, or if the discharge is to a municipal separate
storm sewer system, the name of the municipality and the ultimate receiving
waters, and accurate latitude and longitude of the point(s) of discharge. The
general location map (or alternatively the site map) should identify whether each
receiving water is impaired (on the state's 303(d) list of impaired waters) or is
located in a watershed for which a TMDL has been established, and what the
parameter(s) of concern are.
North Carolina's 303(d) List can be found here:
hll p:!!h 2o.en r.state.n e. usltmdl/Gene ral_303d.h tm#Downl pads
North Carolina TMDL documents can be found here:
htto://h2o.enrstate.ne.usltmdlrrMDL list htm#Final_TMDIs.
(b) A narrative description of storage practices, loading and unloading activities,
outdoor process areas, dust or particulate generating or control processes, and
waste disposal practices. A narrative description of the potential pollutants which
could be expected to be present in the stormwater discharge from each outfall.
(c) A site map drawn to scale (including a distance legend) showing: the site property
boundary, the stormwater discharge points, all on -site and adjacent surface waters
and wetlands, industrial activity areas (including storage of materials, disposal
areas, process areas, loading and unloading areas, and haul toads), site
topography, all drainage features and structures, direction of flow, drainage areas
for each outfall, industrial activities occurring in each drainage area, buildings,
existing and proposed BMPs, and impervious surfaces. The site map must
indicate the percentage of each drainage area that is impervious.
(d) A list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants that have occurred at the facility
during the three (3) previous years and any corrective actions taken to mitigate
spill impacts.
(e) Certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of
non-stormwater discharges. The certification statement will be signed in
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accordance with the requirements found in Part 111, Standard Conditions, Section
B, Paragraph 5. The permittee shall re -certify annually that the stormwater
outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-stomrwatcr discharges.
Stormwater Management Plan. The stormwater management plan shail contain a
narrative description of the materials management practices employed which control or
minimize the exposure of significant materials to stormwater, including structural and
nonstructural measures. The stormwater management plan, at a minimum, shall
incorporate the following:
(a) Feasibility Study. A review of the technical and economic feasibility of changing
the methods of operations and/or storage practices to chminate or reduce exposure
of materials and processes to stormwater. Wherever practical, the permittee shall
prevent exposure of all storage areas, material handling operations, and
manufacturing or fueling operations by permanent or semi -permanent covers. In
areas where elimination of exposure is not practical. the stormwater management
plan shall document the feasibility of diverting the stormwater runoff away from
areas of potential contamination,
(b) Secondary Containment Requirements and Records. Secondary containment is
required for: bulk storage of liquid materials; storage in any amount of Section
313 of Title 11I of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
water priority chemicals; and storage in any amount of hazardous substances, in
order to prevent leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff. A table
or summary of all such tanks and stored materials and their associated secondary
containment areas shall be maintained, and shall record the volume capacity of
each tank and containment area. If the secondary containment devices are
connected directly to stormwater conveyance systems, the connection shall be
controlled by manually activated valves or other similar devices (which shall be
secured closed with a locking mechanism), and any stormwater that accumulates
in the containment area shall be at a minimum visually observed for color, foam,
outfall staining, visible sheens and dry weather flow, prior to release of the
accumulated stormwater. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if found to
he uncontaminated by the material stored within the containment area. Records
documenting the individual making the observation, the description of the
accumulated stormwater, and the date and time of the release shall be kept for a
period of five years.
(c) BMP Summary. A narrative description shall be provided of Best Management
Practices (BMPs) to be considered such as, but not limited to, diversion structures,
secondary containment structures, oil and grease separation, debris control,
vegetative filter strips, infiltration, and stormwater detention or retention, where
necessary. The need for structural BMPs shall be based on the assessment of
potential of sources to contribute significant quantities of pollutants to stormwater
discharges and data collected through monitoring of stormwater discharges.
Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)
shall incorporate an assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a materials
inventory of the facility. Facility personnel (or team) responsible for implementing the
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SPRP shall be identified. A responsible pemson shall be on -site at all times during facility
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through spills or
exposure of materials associated with the facility operations. The SPRP must be site
stormwater specific. Therefore, a SPCC plan may be a component of the SPRP, but may
not be sufficient to completely address the stormwater aspects of the SPRP. The common
elements of the SPCC with the SPRP may be incorporated by reference into the SPRP.
4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program. A preventative
maintenance program shall be developed. The program shall document schedules of
inspections and maintenance activities of stormwater control systems, plant equipment
and systems. Inspection of material handling areas and regular cleaning schedules of
these areas shall be incorporated into the program. The program shall specifically
identify industrial areas that have the potential for soil erosion, and must specifically note
the preventative BMP or maintenance activity implemented in the areas, and must include
regular inspections of the areas.
5. Employee Training. Training schedules shall be developed and training provided at a
minimum on an annual basis on proper spill response and cleanup procedures and
preventative maintenance activities for all personnel involved in any of the facility's
operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. Facility personnel
(or team) responsible for implementing the training shall be identified.
6. Responsible Party. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall identify a specific
position(s) responsible for the overall coordination, development, implementation, and
revision to the Plan. Responsibilities for all components of the Plan shall be documented
and position assignments provided.
7. Plan Amendment. The permittee shall amend the Plan whenever there is a change in
design, construction, operation, or maintenance which has a significant effect on the
potential for the discharge of pollutants to surface waters. The Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The annual update
shall include an updated list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants for the previous
three years, or the notation that no spills have occurred. The annual update shall include
re -certification that the stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of non-
stormwater discharges.
The Director may notify the permittee when the Plan does not meet one or more of the
minimum requirements of the permit. Within 30 days of such notice, the permittee shall
submit a time schedule to the Director for modifying the Plan to meet minimum
requirements. The permittee shall provide certification in writing (in accordance with
Part III, Standard Conditions, Section B, Paragraph 5) to the Director that the changes
have been made.
Facility Inspection Program, Inspections of the facility and all stormwater systems shall
occur at a minimum on a semi-annual schedule, once during the first half of the year
(January to June), and once during the second half (July to December), with at least 60
days separating inspection dates (unless performed more frequently). The inspection and
any subsequent maintenance activities performed shall be documented, recording date
and time of inspection, individual(s) making the inspection and a narrative description of
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the facility's stormwafer control systems, plant equipment and systems. Records of these
inspections shall be incorporated into the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. These
facility inspections are different from, and in addition to, the stormwater discharge
characteristic monitoring required in Part 11 of this permit.
Implementation. The permitter shall implement the Plan. Implementation of the Plan
shall include documentation of all monitoring, measurements, inspections, maintenance
activities, and training provided to employees, including the log of the sampling data and
of actions taken to implement BMPs associated with the industrial activities, including
vehicle maintenance activities. Such documentation shall be kept on -site for a period of
live years and made available to the Director or the Director's authorized representative
immediately upon request.
SECTION B. QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of each stormwater outfall regardless of
representative outfall status and shall be performed as specified below in Table 1. No analytical
tests are required. Qualitative monitoring of stormwater outfalls must be performed during a
representative storm event.
A representative storm event is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and
that is preceded by at least 72 hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has
occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation. For
example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then stops, a sample
may be collected if a rain 2!Dducing a discharge begins again within the next 10 hours.
Table 1. Oualitative Monitorinu Reouirements
Discharge Characteristics
Frequency
Monitoring
Location]
Color
Semi -Annual
SDO
Odor
Semi -Annual
SDO
Claris
Semi -Annual
SDO
Floating Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Suspended Solids
Semi -Annual
SOO
Foam
semi -Annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
Semi -Annual
SDO
Erosion or deposition at the
outfall
Semi -Annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators
of stormwater pollution
Semi -Annual
SDO
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I Monitoring Location: QmhLanve monitoring shall be performed al each normwaterdiwharge outfall (SDO)
mgazdlcss of rctacsentxnve nurfall status.
Permit No. NCG050000
If the permiubt's qualitative monitoring indicates either that existing stormwater BMPs are
ineffective, or that significant stormwater contamination is present, the permince shall
investigate potential causes, evaluate the feasibility of conxctive actions, and implement those
corrective actions appropriate. A written record of the peraiiuce`s investigation, evaluation, and
response actions shall be kept in the Sturmwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Qualitative monitoring is for the purposes of evaluating the effectiveness of the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP). assessing new sources of stormwater pollution, and prompting
the permittee's response actions to pollution. If the pennittee repeatedly fails to respond
effectively to correct problems identified by qualitative monitoring, or if the discharge causes or
contributes to a water quality standard violation, DWQ may:
• require that the pertniuce revise. increase. or decrease the monitoring frequency for the
remainder of the permit;
• rescind coverage under the General Permit, and require that the permittee apply for an
individual stormwater discharge permit;
• require the permittee to install structural stormwater controls;
• require the permitted to implement other stormwater control measures; or
• require that the permitted implement site modifications to qualify for the No Exposure
Exclusion.
Qualitative monitoring will be performed twice per year, in accordance with the schedule in
Table 2- A minimum of 60 days must separate Period I and Period 1 monitoring dates,
unless monthly sampling has been instituted under a Tier Two response for vehicle maintenance
activity areas.
Table 2. Monitorine Schedule
Monitoring period
Event Number
Start
End
Year I —Period 1
1
July 1, 2008
December 31, 2008
Year 1— Period 2
2
January 1, 2009
June 30, 2009
Year 2 —Period 1
3
July 1, 2009
December 31, 2009
Year 2 — Period 2
4
January 1, 2010
June 30, 2010
Year 3 — Period I
5
July 1, 2010
December 31, 2010
Year 3 — Period 2
6
January 1, 2011
June 30, 2011
Year 4 —Period l
7
July 1, 2011
December 31, 2011
Year 4 — Period 2
8
January 1, 2012
June 30, 2012
Year 5 — Period 1
9
July 1, 2012
December 31, 2012
Year 5 — Period 2
10
January 1, 2013
May 31, 2013
roomotes:
I Maintain semi-amual tmnitoring during petaat rrmcwal procti s. tf at the expimnan of the general permit,
the permitter has subtmtted an application for mm%vi t of coverage before the mb=uat deaM=t the
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pemuncc will he considered for renewed coverage. The applicant must continue semi-annual monitonng
until the renewed Certificate of Coverage is issued.
2 If analytical monitoring applies, but no discharge occurs during the monitonng period, the Pennines, must
submit a monitoring report indicating "No Flow' within 30 days of the end of the six-month monitoring
period.
SECTION C. ON -SITE VEIRCLE MAINTENANCE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Facilities which have any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than 55
gallons of new motor oil per month when averaged over the calendar year shall perform
analytical monitoring as specified in Table 3. This monitoring shall be performed at all outfalls
which discharge stormwater runoff from the vehicle maintenance areas, and in accordance with
the schedule presented in Table 2. All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a
representative storm event.
Table 3- Analvtical Monitoring RenuiremenN for nn Site Vehicle Maintenance
Discharge Characteristics
Units
Measurement
Frequencyl
Sample
T e2
Sample
Location3
H
standard
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
Oil and Grease
mgA
semi-annual
Grab
SDO
Total Suspended Solids
mgA
semi-annual I
Grab
SDO
Total Rainfail4
inches
semi-annual
Rain gauge
New Motor Oil Usagegallons/month
semi-annual
Estimate
roomotm
I Measurement Frequency: 'Twice per year during a representative storm event.
2 If the stormwater runoff is controlled by a stormwater detention pond a grab sample of the discharge from the pond shall
be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge from the pond.
3 Sample Location: Samples shall he collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges
storntwater runoff from area(s) where vehicle maintenance activities occur.
4 For each sampled representative storm event the total precipitation must be recorded. Anon -site or local rain
gauge reading must be recorded.
In all cases, the permittee shall report the analytical results from the first sample with valid results
within the monitoring period. The permittce shall compare those results to the benchmark values in
Table 4. Exceedences of benchmark values require the permittee to increase monitoring, increase
management actions, increase record keeping, and/or install stormwater Best Management Practices
(BMPs) in a tiered program. See below the descriptions of Tier One and Tier Two.
T.W. 4 R—hmurlr Vuln— for rin_Q'HP VPhirlr MutnfPnunrn A.-
-M-Discharge
Characteristics
Benchmark Value
H
Within range 6.0 - 9.0
Oil and Grease
30 mgA
Total Suspended Solids
100 m
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Tier One
If: The first valid sampling results are above a benchmark value, or outside cf the benchmark
range, for any parameter at any outfall'.
Then: The permittee shall:
l . Conduct a stormwater management inspection of the facility within two weeks of receiving
sampling results.
2. Identify and evaluate possible causes of the benchmark value exceedence.
3. Identify potential and select the specific: source controls, operational controls, or physical
improvements to reduce concentrations of the parameters of concern, or to bring
concentrations to within the benchmark range.
4. Implement the selected actions within two months of the inspection.
5. Record each instance of a Tier One response in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Include the date and value of the benchmark exceedence, the inspection date, the personnel
conducting the inspection, the selected actions, and the date the selected actions were
If: During the term of this permit, the first valid sampling results from two consecutive monitoring
periods are above the benchmark values, or outside of the benchmark range, for any specific
Then: The permitter shall:
1. Repeat all the required actions outlined above in Tier One.
2. Immediately institute monthly monitoring for all parameters at every outfall where a
sampling result exceeded the benchmark value for two consecutive valid samples. Monthly
(analytical and qualitative) monitoring shall continue until three consecutive sample results
are below the benchmark values, or within the benchmark range.
3. If no discharge occurs during the sampling period, the permittee is required to submit a
monthly monitoring report indicating "No Flow" to comply with reporting requirements.
4. Maintain a record of the Tier Two response in the Soormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
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During the term of this permit, if the valid sampling results required for the permit monitoring
periods exceed the benchmark value, or are outside the benchmark range, for any specific
parameter at any specific outfall on more than four occasions, the permitter shall notify the DWQ
Regional Office Supervisor in writing within M days of receipt of the fourth analytical results,
DWQ may:
• require that the permittee revise, increase, or decrease the monitoring frequency for the
remainder of the permit;
• rescind coverage under the General Permit, and require that the perninee apply for an
individual stormwater discharge permit;
• require the permitter to install structural stormwater controls:
• require the perrnitte a to implement other storttwater control measures; or
• require that the perminet implement site modifications to qualify for the No Exposure
Exclusion.
PART ID STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDFFS STORMWATER GENERAL
PERMITS
SECTION A. COMPLWNCE AND LIABILITY
I. Compliancg Schedule
The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for siormwater
discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
Existing facilities already operating, but applying for coverage under this general permit
for the first time: The Slorrnwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and
implemented within 12 months of the effective date of the initial Certificate of Coverage
issued pursuant to this general permit and updated thereafter on an annual basis.
Secondary containment. as specified in Part 11, Section A, Paragraph 2(b) of this permit,
shall be accomplished within 12 months of the effective date of the initial Certificate of
Coverage.
New facilities applying for permit coverage for the first time and existing facilities
previously permitted and applying for renewal under this general permit: All
requirements, conditions, limitations, and controls contained in this permit become
effective immediately upon issuance of the Certificate of Coverage. The Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed and implemented prior to the beginning of
discharges from the operation of the industrial activity and be updated thereafter on an
annual basis. Secondary containment, as specified in Part 11, Section A. Paragraph 2(b) of
this permit shall be accomplished prior to the beginning of discharges from the operation
of the industrial activity_
Duty to Comply.
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Ciean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement tuition; for
permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit
renewal application.
(a) The pemuttee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under section
307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in the
regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not yet
been modified to incorporate the requirement.
(b) The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is
subject to a civil penalty not to exceed 525,000 per day for each violation. Any person
who negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of
$5,000 to 550,000 per day of violation. or imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or
both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an
administrative penalty not to exceed $10.000 per violation with the maximum amount not
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to exceed $125,000. 1Ref. Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFIt
122.4[(a).]
(c) Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars (510,000)
per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. jRef: NC General
Statutes 143-215.6A1.
(d) Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Director for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit 'issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class 1 violations are not to exceed $10,000 per
violation, with the maximum amount of any Class 1 penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class H violations are not to exceed $ t 0,000 per day for each day
during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11 penalty
not to exceed $125,000.
Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this general permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
Civil and Criminal liability
Except as provided in Section C of this permit regarding bypassing of stormwater control
facilities, nothing in this general permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from
any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-
215.3, 143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the permittec is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish
kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in this general permit shall he construed to preclude the institution of any legal
action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which
the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
Prooertv Riahts
The issuance of this general permit does not convey any property rights in either real or
personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private
property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of federal. state or local
laws or regulations.
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&Vecbjlit
The provisions of this general permit are severable, and if any provision of this general
permit, or the application of any provision of this genera] permit to any circumstances, is
held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder
of this general permit, shall not be affected thereby,
Duty to Provide Information
The permitree shall fumish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,
revoking and reissuing, or terminating the certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this
general permit or to determine compliance with this general permit. The permittec shall
also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this
general permit.
Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
general permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of MH more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person
under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not mote that S20,000 per day of violation,
or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
10, Penaitits for Falsification of Reports
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be
maintained under this general permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both.
SECTION H: GENERAL CONDITIONS
General Permit Expiration
The permittee is not authorised to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall
submit forms and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal
at least I80 days prior to expiration, or any permiuee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be
subjected to enfonxment ptacedure-s as provided in NCGS $143.2133.6 and 33 USC
1251 et. seq.
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All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and
2. Transfers
certified.
The certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit is not transferable to any
a- All notices of intent to be coveted under this general permit shall be signed as
person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may requite
follows:
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
(I) in the case of a corporation: by a principal executive officer of at least the
Water Ac>_ Permittee is required to notify the Division in the event the permitted
level of vice-president, or his duly authorized representative, if such
facility is sold or closed.
representative is responsible for the overall operation of the facility from
which the discharge described in the permit application form originates;
3. When an Individual Permit May be Required
(2) In the case of a partnership or limited partnership: by a general partner,
The Director may require any ownerloperator authorized to discharge under a certificate
of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit to apply for and obtain an individual
(3) In the case of a sole proprietorship: by the proprietor;
permit or coverage under an alternative general permit. Any interested person may
petition the Director to take action under this paragraph. Cases where an individual
(4) In the case of a municipal, state, or other public entity: by a principal
permit may be required include, but are not limited to, the following:
executive officer, ranking elected official, or other duly authorized
employee.
a. The discharger is a significant contributor of pollutants;
b. All reports required by the general permit and other information requested by the
b. Conditions at the permitted site change, altering the constituents and/or
Director shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
characteristics of the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
general permit;
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above,
c_ "live discharge violates the terms or conditions of this general permit;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
d_ A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices
responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility of activity,
for the control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source;
such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
Superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or
C. Effluent limitations are promulgated for the point sources covered by this general
position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the
permit,
company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
f. A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such
point sources is approved after the issuance of this general permit.
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
g_ The Direrlor detcnnines at his own discretion that an individual permit is
C. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a_ or b. of this section shall
required.
make the following certification:
4. When an Individual Permit May be Requested
'I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
Any permitter operating under this general permit may request to be excluded from the
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
coverage of this general permit by applying for an individual permit. When an individual
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
permit is issued to an owner/operator the applicability of this general permit is
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit_
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, tote, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
5. Signatory Requirememis
violations."
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6. General Permit Modification Revocation and Reissuarim. or Termin ' n
The issuance of this general permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and
modifying the general permit, revoking and reissuing the general permit, or terminating
the general permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40,
Code of Federal Regulations, Parrs 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.1 et. al.
After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the general permit may be terminated
for cause, The filing of a request for a general permit modification, revocation and
reissuance, or termination does not stay any general permit condition. The certificate of
coverage shall expire when the general permit is terminated.
7. Ce ljogate of Coverage Actions
The certificate of coverage issued in accordance with this general permit may be
modified, revoked and reissued, orterminated for cause. The notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any general permit condition.
SECTION C: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
I. Proocr QZration and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain a)) facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this general permit, Proper
operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate
quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or
auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the
operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the general permit.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this general permit.
Permit No. NCM50000
b. There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
control facilities, retention of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime or dry weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate
backup controls should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable
engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods
of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
C. The permittee submitted notices as required under Section E of this Part .
If the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director
may approve an anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects.
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. &2resentative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken. as required herein, shall be characteristic of
the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be
performed during a representative storm event. Samples shall be taken on a day and time
that is characteristic of the discharge. All samples shall be taken before the discharge
joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring
points as specified in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and
approval of the Director.
2. Recording Results
For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or collected
pursuant to the requirements of this general permit, the permittee shall record the
following information:
A. The date, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
C. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
A. Rmassinv of Stnrmwater C tiniml Facilities_
C. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee for
bypass unless. f. The results of such analyses.
a. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property 3. How iMmurements
damage; and
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Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with
accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.
Test Procedures
Test procedures .for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et, seq. the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136,
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this general permit, all test procedures
must produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure,
Representative Outfall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater
discharges that arc required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for
representative outfall status. If it is established that the stormwater discharges are
substantially identical and the permittee is granted representative outfall status, then
sampling requirements maybe performed at a reduced number of outfalls.
Records Retention
Qualitative monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility along
with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Copies of analytical monitoring results
shall: also be maintained on -site. The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring
information, including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart
recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, and copies of all reports required
by this general permit for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample.
measurement, report or application, This period may be extended by request of the
Director at any time.
Inspection and Entry
The pemtinee shall allow the Director. or an authorized representative (including an
authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility
which discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized
representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the
discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
bylaw, to;
Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located
or conduard, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this general
perrnit;
Permit No. NCGO50000
Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under
the Conditions of ibis general pemrit:
Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
control equipment), practices. or operations regulated or required under this
general permit; and
Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring general
permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any
substances or parameters at any location.
SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Discharge Monitoring Reports
Samples analyzed in accordance with the tennis of this permit shall be submitted to the
Division on Discharge Monitoring Report forms provided by the Director. Submittals
shall be delivered to the Division no later than 30 days from the date the facility receives
the sampling results from the laboratory.
When no discharge has occurred from the facility during the report period, the permitiee
is required to submit a discharge monitoring report, within 30 days of the end of the six-
month sampling period, giving all required information and indica[ing "NO FLOW" as
per NCAC T15A 02B .0506.
The permittee shall record the required qualitative monitoring observations on the SDO
Qualitative Monitoring Report form provided by the Division, and shall retain the
completed forms on site. Qualitative monitoring results should not be submitted to the
Division, except upon DWQ's specific requirement to do so.
Submitting Yepatts
Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following
address:
Central Files
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Availabi lity,5t[Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-2153(a)(2) or Section
308 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1318. all reports prepared in accordance with the terms
shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As
required by the A", analytical data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly
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making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
9. Outer Noncompliance
penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.613 or in Section 309 of the Federal Ace.
lice permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under 24 hour
4. Non•Stormwater Disehar¢es
reporting at the time monitoring reports are submitted,
If Ibc storm event monitored in accordance with this general permit coincides with a non-
10. Other Information
stormwater discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required
under the non-stormwater discharge permit and provide this information with the
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a Notice
starmwater discharge monitoring report.
of Intent to be covered under this general permit or in any report to the Director, it shall
promptly submit such facts or information,
5. Planted Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes
at the pernt twd facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification requirement includes pollutants which arc not specifically
listed in the general permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part
122,42 (a).
6. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permitter shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes
at the permitted facility which may result in noncompliance with the general permit
requirements.
7. Bvoasx
a. Anticipated bypass. if the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of
becoming aware of an unanticipated bypass.
S. Twenty-four Hour Renordn
The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written euhmissinn shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes;
the period of noncompliance. including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance
has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has
been received within 24 hours.
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PART IV LIMITATIONS REOPENER
-his general permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any
applicable effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved under Sections 302(b)
(2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2) and 307(a) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water
quality standard so issued or approved:
a Contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation in
the general permit; or
b. Controls any pollutant not limited in the general permit.
The general permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other
requirements in the Act then applicable.
PART V ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
-ire permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division, Failure to pay the fee in timely manner in aLcotdance with
15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the Certificate of
Coverage,
PART VI DEFINITIONS
1. ct
See Clean Water Act.
2. Arithmetic Mean
The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values
divided by the number of individual values.
3. Allowablt onStormwater Discharges
This permit regulates stmmwater discharges- Noa-stormwater discharges which shall be
allowed in the stormwater conveyance system are:
(a) All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
Pernut Na. NCt O50000
(b) Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate
without added chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water,
waterline and fire hydrantflushings, water from footing drains, flows from
riparian habitats and wetlands.
(e) Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fite-fighting training.
4, Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters.
BMPa may take the form of a process, activity, or physical structure.
5. Bvnass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater control
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established operating
mode for the facility.
6. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufachaed products, waste materials or byproducts 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 combined storage capacity of greater than 1,320 gallons.
7. Certificate of Coverage
The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is the cover sheet which accompanies the general
permit upon issuance and lists the facility name, location, receiving Sur -am, river basin,
effective date of coverage under the permit and is signed by the Director.
S. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251. et. seq.
9. Division or DWO
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
10. QI
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority-
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
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Permit No. NCG050DW
12. Grab Sample
20.
Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
An individual samples collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited
analyzed or qualitatively monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of
to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which
discharge.
stormwater is or may be discharged to waters of the state.
13, Hazardous Substance
21.
Representative Storm Event
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Pan 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at least 72
Water Act.
hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm
event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation. For example, if it rains for 2
14, Landfill
hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then stops, a sample may be collected if a
rain producing a discharge begins again within the next 10 hours.
A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and
which is not a land treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a
22.
Representative Outfall Status
hazardous waste long-term storage facility or a surface storage facility.
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is
15. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
representative of the discharges at multiple outfalls, the DWQ may grant representative
outfall status. Representative outfall status allows the permiuee to perform analytical
A stormwater collection system within an 'incorporated area of local self-government such
monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
as a city or town.
23.
Rinse Water Discharge
16. No Exposure
The discharge of rinse water from equipment cleaning areas associated with industrial
A condition of no exposure means that all industrial materials and activities are protected
activity. Rinse waters from vehicle and equipment cleaning areas are process
by a storm resistant shelter or acceptable storage containers to prevent exposure to rain,
wastewaters and do not include washwaters utilizing any type of detergent or cleaning
snow, snowmelt, or runoff. Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited
agent.
to, material handling equipment or activities, industrial machinery, raw materials,
intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste products. DWQ may grant a
24.
Secondary Containment
No Exposure Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater Permitting requirements only if a
facility complies with the terms and conditions described in 40 CFR § 122.26(g)
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment
structure plus sufficient freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
17. Notice of Intent
25.
Section 313 Water Priority Chemical
The state application form which, when submitted to the Division, officially indicates the
facility's notice of intent to seek coverage under a general permit.
A chemical or chemical category which:
18. Overburden
a. Is listed in 40 CPR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency
Any material of any nature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral
Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986;
dcposit, cxcluding topsoil or similar naturally occurring surface materials that arc not
disturbed by mining operations.
b. is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title IU,
Section 313 reporting requirements; and
19. Permittee
C. That meets at least one of the following criteria:
The owner or operator issued a certificate of coverage pursuant to this general permit.
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(1) Is listed in appendix D of40 CFR pan 122 on Table 11(organic priority
pol)utants), Table [II (certain metals. cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV
(certain toxic pollutants and hazardous substances);
(2) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)f2)(A) of the
C W A at 40 CFR 116.4; or
(3) Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality
criteria.
26. Severe Property Damage
Means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which
causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources
which can reasonably be expected to occur in ft absence of a bypass. Severe property
damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production.
27, Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw material$: fuC15; materials such as solvents, detergents,
and plastic pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in
food processing or production; hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of
CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to report pursuant to section 313 of Title
III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes, slag and sludge that
have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges.
2& Siigwrtificant Spills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of
reportable quantities under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.10 and
CPR 117.21) or section 102 of CERCLA (Ref; 40 CFR 302.4).
29. Stotmwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately
following rainfall or as a result of snowmcJt.
30. SIQUDwafer As.Wgiatrd with Industfial Activily
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying
stormwater and which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material
storage areas at an industrial site. Facilities considered to be engaged in "industrial
activities" include those activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14). The term does not
include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program.
Permit No, NCG0SWW
31. Stormwater_Pollution Prevention Plan
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices ro reduce
stormwater pollution and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site-
32, Ten Year Design Storm
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded on the
average once in ten years. Design storm information can be found in the State of North
Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual.
33. Total Flow
The flow corresponding to the time period over which the entire storm event occurs.
Total flow shall be either, (a) treasured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount
of area draining to the outfall, the amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total
amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals
during the rainfall event.
34, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
TMDIs am wrirten plans for attaining and maintaining water quality standards, in all
seasons, for a specific water body and pollutant. (A list of approved TMDLs for the state
of North Carolina can be found at bttp:Nlt3o.enr.5tate.nc.usltmdln
35. Toxic Polluwt
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
36, Upset
Means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permiace. An upset does not include
noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment
or control facilities, inadequate treatment or control facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
37. Vehicle Maintenance Activity
Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning
operations, or airport deicing operations.
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38. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported
by water, air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided
eye.
39. 25-vau.24 hQur_storm event
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the
average, once in 25 years.
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Appendix B --- Str nnnary of
Facility Best .Management
.Practices

EZflow, LP
EZ Flow Garner, North Carolina Operations
Suminarij of Facility Best Management Practices
AREA
ACTT117TY
POLLUTANT SOURCE
INDUSTRIAL POLLUTANT
BESTMANAGEMENTPRACTTCES (BAfPs)
RESPONSIBLE FOR
]AIPLEAIENTATION
Loading & Unloading
Loading/unloading/handling
Spills and Ieaks during
Resins, suspended solids, oil &
• Monitor and supervise all loading/unloading operations.
• Dock supervisor
Operations
of drums, pails, totes, bags,
load inng/unloading/handling
grease, organics
• Continually observe handling operations to detect potential problems.
• Delivery drivers
sacks containing raw materials
operations
• Move all materials to inside storage as soon as practicable.
• Dock employees
and products.
• Conduct regular dry -sweeping of the area and clean up incidental
• Dock employees
contamination using dry methods.
• Secure the area and notify area supervisor upon discovery of a spill or leak-
• First employee to see spill
• Clean up spills immediately using dry methods and materials (i.e., rags for
small spills, damp mop for general clean up, dry absorbent material for
• SWPP Coordinator or trained
larger spills).
designee
• Inspect accumulated storm water and discharge to the drainage system
only when there is no evidence of contamination.
• SIAIPP Coordinator or trained
• Visually inspect loading dock area for potential sources of storm water
designee
contamination and address corrective actions in a timely manner.
• SWPP Coordinator or trained
designee
Significant Dust or
Production, storage, and
Fugitive release of foam debris and
Suspended solids, organics
• Store bulk materials only in the designated hoppers.
• Dock supervisor
Particulate Generating
conveyance of foam beads.
abrasion of beads during storage
• Properly maintain the fabric hoppers and conveyance systems.
• Maintenance supervisor
Processes
and handling operations
• Periodically clean the pneumatic conveyance system equipment to prevent
• Maintenance supervisor
blocked ductwork.
• Inspect the conveyance system after each maintenance activity and clean up
• SWPP Coordinator or trained
incidental contamination using dry methods.
designee
• Conduct regular (i_e_, at least weekly) dry-s,.weeping of the roof top
Assigned employee
conveyance system and the main travel pathway between the silos and the
Powder Department_
• Use and maintain inside dust collection systems and conduct regular dry-
• Assigned einployee(s)
sweeping of traffic areas inside the building to minimize tracking of
material outside.
• Visually inspect the roof top conveyance system and the main travel
• SWPP Coordinator or trained
pathway bet%veen the silos and the Powder Department for potential
designee
sources of storm water contamination and address corrective actions in a
timely manner.
Outdoor
Contact steam from the
Steam exhaust condensate
Organics
• route steam exhaust to allow capture and containment of any condensate.
• Plant manager or designee
Manufacturing or
polystyrene strip expansion
• Discharge captured condensate to the local sewer system as appropriate.
• Plant manager or designee
Processing Activities
process.
Support Utility
Operation of the electrical
AlechanicaI equipment operation
Oil and grease, fuels, and suspended
• Properly maintain equipment to prevent malfunction or fluid Ieaks.
• Maintenance supervisor
Equipment
transformer.
solids
• Visually inspect the outdoor support utilities to ensure that spills and leaks
• SWPP Coordinator or trained
are identified for immediate cleaned up.
designee
Parking of employee and
Spills and leaks from vehicles and
• When possible, identify problematic vehicles or equipment and compel
• Plant manager or designee
customer owned vehicles and
equipment
repair of leaks as a condition of continued use of company parking lots.
equipment
I
1 • Use dry absorbent materials are to clean up spills/leaks in lieu of water.
• Assigned employee
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AREA
ACTIVITY
POLLUTANTSOURCE
INDUSTRIAL POLLUTANT
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BhIPS)
RESPONSIBLE FOR
IMPLEMENTATION
On -Site Waste
Storage and handling of solid
Dispersal of waste components by
Residual raw materials and products,
• Collect solid waste and debris in proper receptacles with closed lids and
• Plant manager or designee
Management Practices
waste and debris
wind, spills and leaks of impacted
rust, sediment, trash/debris, etc.
make sure containers are not overloaded.
storm grater from uncovered
. Dispose of solid waste and debris off site on a regular basis (i.e., %veekly).
0 SWPP Coordinator or trained
containers
` Visually inspect collection areas for potential sources of storm water
designee
contamination and address corrective actions in a timely manner.
. Assigned employee
• Use dry absorbent materials are to clean up spills/leaks in lieu of water.
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Appendix C - Employee Train ng
0-ulline and Log
1

' EZflow, LP
EZ Flow Garner, North Carolina Operations
' Stor rn Water Training Outline
I. Overview
Purpose of the permit
Infiltrator Systentis' responsibilities under the permit
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
2. Potential Pollutant Sources
• Loading and unloading operations
' • Outdoor storage activities
• Dust or particulate generating processes
• Outdoor manufacturing or processing activities
' • Support utility equipment
• On -site waste management practices
3. Best Management Practices
• Review Appendix B in Detail
4. Training
• Required initially and annually thereafter
' • Applies to anyone with duties that can impact storm water
5. Inspections
' Required semi-annual (two times per year)
• Conducted by appointed inspector
' Use inspection report forms
• Correct deficiencies in timely manner
' 6. Spill Prevention and Response
• Review response procedures
• Review management of potentially contaminated precipitation from
secondary containment areas.
7. Preventive maintenance
' • Review all equipment included in PM program
• Review tasks associated with PM for each site

EZflow, LP
EZ Flow Garner, North Carolina Operations
SWPP Training Log
Employee Name Employee Title Training Date Duration

Appendix D - Certification of
Non Storm, Water Discharges

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EZf ozv, LP
Garner, North Carolina. Operations
Non -Storm Water Discharge Certification
Date of Evaluation
Outfall Observed
Evaluation Method
Evaluation Results
Potential Sources
Evaluator
August 7, 2009
General Surface Flow
Paths/Conveyances
Visual observations
No flow observed.
None identified
Scott Robinson,
ERM NC, PC
Certification
1, Ishbak Saldana(responsible corporate official), certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the
information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly, responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware
that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing
violations.
James Jett, Plant Manager
Phone Number: [phone]
Signature:
D. Date Signed:

Appendix E - Storm Water
Inspection Forms

EZflow, LP
EZ Flow Garner, North Carolina Operations
Quarterly Visual Examination of Stone Water Quality
Date of Examination:
Time Discharge Began: _
Inspection Performed By:
Type Discharge:
Time of Examination:
Duration at Examination:
Circle Description
Observation
Description
Comments
Color
Clear
Cloudy
Dark
Odor
Absent
Sewage
Rotten Eggs
Clarity
CIear
Cloudy
Dark
Floating Solids
Absent
Present
Settled Solids
Absent
Present
Suspended Solids
Absent
Present
Foam
Absent
Present
Oil Sheen
Absent
Present
Smell
Stains at Outfall
Absent
Present
Other
Dead Vegetation
Absent
Present
If no qualifying storm event resulted in runoff from the facility during a monitoring
quarter, sign below:
' l certifil under penalty of lazo that this docrttnettt and all altachtttents were prepared trader aty direction or
srrl)ervisioti iti accordance with a systettt designed to assure that grtalified personnel properly gathered and evalitated
lite information snbtuitted. Based irlrolr ttty ittguirty of lire person or jtersons who rnatrage the system, or those
' persotrs directly respotrsible for gatheritig the itrf rrruatioal srrbttiitted is, to the best of illy kttozoledge and belief, tare,
accurate, and complete,, t am azoare that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, inchtding
the possibility off ire and ittiprisotrtrretrt for kno ohig violatiotrs.
Signature: (Certifying Official
Date:
1 NO" E: Certification is not required if monitoring was completed.
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' EZ ow LP
' EZ Flow Garner, North Carolina Operations
Monthly Housekeeping Inspection Checklist
I
Inspector: Date:
INSPECTION ITEM
COMMENTS
Yes
No
NA
1. Are the loading dock areas clean and well
maintained?
* West dock free of debris & contaminants?
2. Are raw material containers, drums, and bags stored
under cover and away from direct traffic routes?
3. Are the building entrances and outdoor traffic
pathways free of spilled materials?
4. Have the traffic pathways been swept or cleaned
regularly as needed, at least weekly?
5. Is the trash container area free of trash, debris, and
staining?
6. Arc the parking lot areas and building perimeter
areas clean and well maintained?
7. is there evidence of sheen on water or pollution in
retention pond?
' Notes:
' Copysent to SWPP Coordinator? Y N
Noted corrective action(s) completer[? Y N
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