NCS000161_CEI_20240419

ROY COOPER
Governor '
ELIZABETH S.BISER A x
Secretary
WILLIAM E. TOBY VINSON,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
April 19,2024
DyStar LP
Attn: Charlie Stroman III
8309 Wilkinson Boulevard
Charlotte,North Carolina 28214
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit NCS000161
DyStar LP
Mecklenburg County
Dear Mr. Stroman:
On April 11, 2024, a site inspection was conducted for DyStar LP at 8309 Wilkinson Boulevard, Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Mr. Charlie
Stroman III, the facility's EHS Manager, was present during the inspection and his time and assistance is greatly
appreciated. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater
Individual Permit NCS000161. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of stormwater from the facility to
receiving waters designated as Paw Creek,class C waters in the Catawba River Basin.
As a result of the inspection, the facility was found to be compliant with the conditions of the NCS000161 permit.
Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations made during
the inspection. Any questions or concerns can be directed to [e-mail] or(704)235-2201.
Sincerely,
Kathryn S.Peterson
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure:Compliance Inspection Report
c: DEMLR NPDES Stormwater Permit Laserfiche File
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality f Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Mooresville Regional Office:610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301 Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
704-235-2100

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit:NCS000161 Effective: 11/01/16 Expiration: 10/31/21 Owner: Dystar LP
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Dystar LP
County: Mecklenburg 8309 Wilkinson Blvd
Region: Mooresville
Charlotte NC 28208
Contact Person:Charlie Stroman Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: SWNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/11/2024 Entry Time 10:OOAM Exit Time: 12:55PM
Primary Inspector:Kathryn S Peterson Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Stormwater Discharge, Individual
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCS000161 Owner-Facility:Dystar LP
Inspection Date: 04/11/2024 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Kathryn Peterson inspected DyStar on April 11, 2024 at 10 AM. This facility was covered under NC0000161, but it expired in
2021 and a renewal was never requested. Charlie Stroman III is the EHS manager of the facility and provided the SWPPP
and showed outfalls to Kathryn. Mr. Stroman is currently working with Briana Young to get the facility's permit renewed.
The facility is in compliance, but all SWPPP components including analytical, qualitative, and illicit discharge evaluations
should be easily accessible. The SWPPP should be updated every year rather than every five years. The facility should also
ensure to submit a renewal request 180 days before the next pemrit expires.
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Permit: NCS000161 Owner-Facility:Dystar LP
Inspection Date: 04/11/2024 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(LISGS)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? ❑ ❑ ❑
#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? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ❑ ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? N ❑ ❑ ❑
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ❑ N ❑ ❑
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: It is recommened to have all SWPPP documents together in one binder or folder. The SWPPP
is to be updated annually: the facility has a record/policy of updating it every 5 years. This
needs to be adjusted to every year. Illicit discharge monitoring needs to be documented rather
than only photos and videos.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Qualitative monitoring reports were shown during inspection, however, they were very
disorganized and difficult to find. In the future, these should all be together.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? N ❑ ❑ ❑
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
Comment: Analytical monitorinq has been completed according to the permit requirements. Records were
difficult to find and very disorganized.
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? ❑ ❑ ❑
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ N ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: Many outfalls are having erosion issues: it was recommened that the facilty lay rip rap to limit
further erosion.
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