NCS000009_Inspection Report_20200804

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
SGL Carbon, LLC
Attention: Dean Ahrens
301 Jamestown Road
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 4, 2020
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit: NCS000009
Burke County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Ahrens:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the
inspection I conducted at the subject facility on July 7, 2020.
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone] or by email
at [e-mail].
Sincerel
Isaiah Reed, C MS4CECI
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
D E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 1 2090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
rvoam coaaurvn
.w�mMnio-unn 828.296.4500

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCS000009 Effective: 08/01/19 Expiration: 07/31/24 Owner : Sgl Carbon LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: SGL Carbon Corporation
County: Burke 307 Jamestown Rd
Region: Asheville
Morganton NC 28655
Contact Person: J Dean Ahrens Title: Environmental Manager Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/07/2020
Primary Inspector: Isaiah L Reed
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time 09:OOAM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 11:OOAM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page 1 of 3

Permit: NCS000009 Owner- Facility: Sgl Carbon LLC
Inspection Date: 07/07/2020 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
On July 7, 2020 this facility was inspected for compliance. I met with Dean Ahrens on site. No major issues were observed
during the inspection, and all issues noted on the previous inspection report have been addressed.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at [phone]
Page 2 of 3

Permit: NCS000009 Owner- Facility: Sgl Carbon LLC
Inspection Date: 07/07/2020 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
O ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Heaths facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Page 3 of 3