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April 25, 2016 Mike Maloney, Plant Manager Unimin Corp - Guion
Facility PO Box 29 Guion, AR 725400029 RE: Unimin Corp - Guion
Facility Inspections (Izard Co) AFIN: 33-00002 NPDES Permit No.:
AR0001899 ARR00B148 Dear Mr. Maloney: On March 17, 2016, I
performed a Compliance Evaluation Inspection and an Industrial
Stormwater Inspection of the above-referenced facility in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act, the
Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act, and the regulations
promulgated thereunder. Copies of the inspection reports are
enclosed for your records. Please refer to the “Summary of
Findings” section of each of the attached inspection reports and
provide a written response for each violation that was noted. This
response should be mailed to the attention of the Water Division
Inspection Branch at the address at the bottom of this letter or
e-mailed to [email protected]. This response
should contain documentation describing the course of action taken
to correct each item noted. This corrective action should be
completed as soon as possible, and the written response with all
necessary documentation (i.e., photos) is due by May 9, 2016. If I
can be of any assistance, please contact me at
[email protected] or (501) 682-0642. Sincerely,
Kerri McCabe Inspector Supervisor Water Division cc: Mike
Maloney, Unimin Corp, Plant Manager, [email protected]
Gary Blankenship, Unimin Corp, Health & Safety Supervisor,
[email protected]
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Inspection Report: Unimin Corp - Guion Facility, AFIN: 33-00002,
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WATER DIVISION INSPECTION REPORT AFIN: 33-00002 PERMIT #:
AR0001899 DATE: 3/17/2016 COUNTY: 33 Izard PDS #: 090396 MEDIA: WN
GPS LAT: 35.923808 LONG: -91.939517 LOCATION: Entrance
FACILITY INFORMATION INSPECTION INFORMATION NAME:
Unimin Corp - Guion Facility LOCATION:
421 Main Street CITY:
Guion, AR
FACILITY TYPE:
2 - Industrial INSPECTOR ID#:
84022 S - State FACILITY EVALUATION RATING:
2 - Marginal INSPECTION TYPE:
Compliance Evaluation DATE(S): ENTRY TIME: EXIT TIME:
3/17/2016 08:30 14:30
PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE:
4/1/2011 PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE:
3/31/2016 RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL
NAME: / TITLE
Mike Maloney / Plant Manager COMPANY: Unimin Corp - Guion
Facility MAILING ADDRESS:
PO Box 29 CITY, STATE, ZIP: Guion AR 725400029 PHONE & EXT:
/ FAX:
870-346-5301 / EMAIL:
[email protected]
FAYETTEVILLE SHALE RELATED: N FAYETTEVILLE SHALE VIOLATIONS:
N
INSPECTION PARTICIPANTS NAME/TITLE/PHONE/FAX/EMAIL/ETC.:
Gary Blankenship/Health & Safety Supervisor/(870)
346-2041/[email protected] District 2 Inspector Cody
Wallace
CONTACTED DURING INSPECTION: Yes AREA EVALUATIONS
(S=Satisfactory, M=Marginal, U=Unsatisfactory, N=Not
Applicable/Evaluated)
M PERMIT S FLOW MEASUREMENT N STORMWATER M RECORDS/REPORTS S
LABORATORY S FACILITY SITE REVIEW S OPERATION & MAINTENANCE S
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATER S SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM S SAMPLING N
SLUDGE HANDLING/DISPOSAL N PRETREATMENT ** OTHER:
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS The following violations were noted during
the inspection: 1.) The facility has modified part of the treatment
system. Specifically, the channel from the settling ponds that
flows toward Outfall 001 has been reclaimed and a new recirculation
pond has been constructed that has an overflow pipe that discharges
upstream of Outfall 001. This is a violation of APC&EC
Regulation 6.106 (A). A State WWTP Construction permit needs to be
obtained from the Department prior to any modifications being made
to the existing treatment facility. Please contact Loretta Reiber,
PE, Permit Engineer, at (501) 682-0612. 2.) The facility’s in-house
lab utilizes several separate records to track sampled/analyzed
parameters. These records need to be combined into a format that
contains all information that is required per Part III, Sec C, 8.
A-F. of the permit. Per a phone conversation conducted with Unimin
personnel on March 18, 2016, the lab’s bench sheets have been
updated to reflect the required information. No further response is
required for this violation. Please be advised that if sampling is
conducted more frequently than specified in the permit (i.e.,
monthly vs. quarterly), those data are to be included with the DMR.
Please review Part III, Sec C, 6 of the permit. Per Regulation
6.201, the permit has continued beyond the expiration date.
Permittee is in the process of permit renewal for the NPDES
permit.
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Inspection Report: Unimin Corp - Guion Facility, AFIN: 33-00002,
Permit #: AR0001899
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GENERAL COMMENTS On Thursday, March 17, 2016 an inspection was
conducted of Unimin Corp.’s wastewater treatment plant with the
above-mentioned inspection participants. The inspection consisted
of a site assessment and a records review. Site assessment:
Treatment for Outfalls 001 and 011 consists of some mechanical
process (plate press) and the addition of flocculants to dewater
tailings and/or flocculate tailings for easier settling in a series
of ponds. Currently, Ponds L, S, and T are being used as settling
ponds for process water. There is no treatment at Outfall 010,
which is the dewatering from the underground mine portion of the
site. The facility has numerous ponds available and several are in
various stages of reclamation. Outfall 011 is situated at the end
of a process pond with an appropriate flow measuring device, and
there is no commingling of any other surface waters. The pond is
open and does receive rainfall. Outfall 001 is at the end of a
channel that currently potentially receives discharges from the
intake pond overflow (freshwater source for internal processes) and
the newly constructed recirculation pond overflow (reuse water for
internal processes) as well as concentrated stormwater during
measureable storm events. The channel from the former process pond
that converged with Outfall 001’s channel has been reclaimed and
does not discharge via Outfall 001 anymore. The current setup at
Outfall 001 is not representative of the nature and volume of the
discharge described for this outfall (see Part I, Sec A, Outfall
001). Outfall 001 should be moved to the overflow pipe at the
recirculation pond to avoid any commingling of process water with
any non-process waters. A weir can be installed at the overflow
pipe for measuring flow and collecting samples. Outfall 010 is
situated at the exit of the underground mine and is outfitted with
an appropriate flow measuring device. Samples are collected prior
to any commingling of process water with stormwater. Permit
AR0001899C for the construction of Pond T and modifications to
Outfall 009 were completed in 2012. That permit was voided per a
letter dated July 17, 2012 from the Permits Branch. The consulting
engineer for Unimin included this voided permit with the 2015
renewal application for permit AR0001899. This voided permit does
not authorize Unimin to make adjustments or modifications to the
existing treatment system. Records review: Records are
well-organized. Several documents pertaining to the NPDES permit
parameters are kept as separate pieces, and the facility needs to
formulate bench sheets for each parameter sampled or a single
complete bench sheet for all parameters that contains all the
information required per Part III, Sec C, 8. A-F. of the permit.
These bench sheets should be kept with the records that are used to
complete the DMRs and provided upon request.
INSPECTOR’S SIGNATURE: Kerri McCabe DATE: 4/20/2016
SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE: Jason Bolenbaugh DATE: 4/25/2016
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SECTION A: PERMIT VERIFICATION PERMIT SATISFACTORILY ADDRESSES
OBSERVATIONS S M U NA NEDETAILS: Description of Outfall 001 has
changed. 1. CORRECT NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS OF PERMITTEE: Y N NA
NE 2. NOTIFICATION GIVEN TO EPA/STATE OF NEW DIFFERENT OR INCREASED
DISCHARGES: Y N NA NE 3. NUMBER AND LOCATION OF DISCHARGE POINTS AS
DESCRIBED IN PERMIT: Outfall 001 needs to be reevaluated; overflow
pipe
from recirculation pond is more representative instead of setup
described in permit. Y N NA NE
4. ALL DISCHARGES ARE PERMITTED: Y N NA NE
SECTION B: RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING EVALUATION RECORDS AND
REPORTS MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED BY PERMIT S M U NA NEDETAILS: 1.
ANALYTICAL RESULTS CONSISTENT WITH DATA REPORTED ON DMRS: Value for
COD for Outfall 011 for March 2015 could not be
duplicated with analyses sheets provided; DMR indicated this
parameter was sampled monthly instead of quarterly. Y N NA NE
2. SAMPLING AND ANALYSES DATA ADEQUATE AND INCLUDE: All
information is provided, but on several, separate documents. S M U
NA NE a. DATES AND TIME(S) OF SAMPLING: Y N NA NE b. EXACT
LOCATION(S) OF SAMPLING: Y N NA NE c. NAME OF INDIVIDUAL PERFORMING
SAMPLING: Y N NA NE d. ANALYTICAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES: Y N NA NE
e. RESULTS OF CALIBRATIONS: Y N NA NE f. RESULTS OF ANALYSES: Y N
NA NE g. DATES AND TIMES OF ANALYSES: Y N NA NE h. NAME OF
PERSON(S) PERFORMING ANALYSES: Y N NA NE
3. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS
ADEQUATE: S M U NA NE 4. PLANT RECORDS INCLUDE SCHEDULES, DATES OF
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR: S M U NA NE 5. EFFLUENT LOADINGS
CALCULATED USING DAILY EFFLUENT FLOW AND DAILY ANALYTICAL DATA: Y N
NA NE
SECTION C: OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TREATMENT FACILITY
PROPERLY OPERATED AND MAINTAINED S M U NA NEDETAILS: Some
mechanical process (plate press) occurs to dewater tailings;
flocculants added to wastewater for Outfalls 001 and 011. 1.
TREATMENT UNITS PROPERLY OPERATED: S M U NA NE 2. TREATMENT UNITS
PROPERLY MAINTAINED: S M U NA NE 3. STANDBY POWER OR OTHER
EQUIVALENT PROVIDED: Settling ponds; internal processes dewater
tailings. S M U NA NE 4. ADEQUATE ALARM SYSTEM FOR POWER OR
EQUIPMENT FAILURES AVAILABLE: S M U NA NE 5. ALL NEEDED TREATMENT
UNITS IN SERVICE: Currently three ponds (L, S, and T) being
utilized. S M U NA NE 6. ADEQUATE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED OPERATORS
PROVIDED: Two (2) Basic Industrial S M U NA NE 7. SPARE PARTS AND
SUPPLIES INVENTORY MAINTAINED: S M U NA NE 8. OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL AVAILABLE: Y N NA NE 9. STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURES AND SCHEDULES ESTABLISHED: Y N NA NE 10. PROCEDURES FOR
EMERGENCY TREATMENT CONTROL ESTABLISHED: Additional settling ponds
available. Y N NA NE 11. HAVE BYPASSES/OVERFLOWS OCCURRED AT THE
PLANT OR IN THE COLLECTION SYSTEM IN THE LAST YEAR: Y N NA NE 12.
IF SO, HAS THE REGULATORY AGENCY BEEN NOTIFIED: Y N NA NE 13. HAS
CORRECTIVE ACTION BEEN TAKEN TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL
BYPASSES/OVERFLOWS: Y N NA NE 14. HAVE ANY HYDRAULIC OVERLOADS
OCCURRED AT THE TREATMENT PLANT: Y N NA NE 15. IF SO, DID PERMIT
VIOLATIONS OCCUR AS A RESULT: Y N NA NE
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SECTION D: SAMPLING PERMITTEE SAMPLING MEETS PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
S M U NA NEDETAILS: 1. SAMPLES TAKEN AT SITE(S) SPECIFIED IN
PERMIT: Y N NA NE 2. LOCATIONS ADEQUATE FOR REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES:
Reevaluate Outfall 001. Y N NA NE 3. FLOW PROPORTIONED SAMPLES
OBTAINED WHEN REQUIRED BY PERMIT: Y N NA NE 4. SAMPLING AND
ANALYSES COMPLETED ON PARAMETERS SPECIFIED IN PERMIT: Y N NA NE 5.
SAMPLING AND ANALYSES PERFORMED AT FREQUENCY SPECIFIED IN PERMIT: Y
N NA NE 6. SAMPLE COLLECTION PROCEDURES ADEQUATE: Y N NA NE
a. SAMPLES REFRIGERATED DURING COMPOSITING: Y N NA NE b. PROPER
PRESERVATION TECHNIQUES USED: Y N NA NE c. CONTAINERS AND SAMPLE
HOLDING TIMES CONFORM TO 40 CFR 136: Y N NA NE
7. IF MONITORING IS PERFORMED MORE OFTEN THAN REQUIRED ARE
RESULTS REPORTED ON THE DMR: UNKNOWN if reporting sampling
frequency increases (see Sec B, 1); facility does not have to
report process sampling. Y N NA NE
SECTION E: FLOW MEASUREMENT PERMITTEE FLOW MEASUREMENT MEETS
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS S M U NA NEDETAILS: Three (3) permitted
outfalls equipped with primary devices. 1. PRIMARY FLOW MEASUREMENT
DEVICE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED: Yes TYPE OF DEVICE:
Rectangular weirs
w/o end contractions; 001 and 011 are 48” and 010 is 12” based
on calculated flows. Y N NA NE
2. FLOW MEASURED AT EACH OUTFALL AS REQUIRED: Y N NA NE 3.
SECONDARY INSTRUMENTS (TOTALIZERS, RECORDERS, ETC.) PROPERLY
OPERATED AND MAINTAINED: Y N NA NE 4. CALIBRATION FREQUENCY
ADEQUATE: Y N NA NE 5. RECORDS MAINTAINED OF CALIBRATION
PROCEDURES: Y N NA NE 6. CALIBRATION CHECKS DONE TO ASSURE
CONTINUED COMPLIANCE: Y N NA NE 7. FLOW ENTERING DEVICE WELL
DISTRIBUTED ACROSS THE CHANNEL AND FREE OF TURBULENCE: Y N NA NE 8.
FLOW MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT ADEQUATE TO HANDLE EXPECTED RANGE OF
FLOW RATES: Y N NA NE 9. HEAD MEASURED AT PROPER LOCATION: Y N NA
NE
SECTION F: LABORATORY PERMITTEE LABORATORY PROCEDURES MEET
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS S M U NA NEDETAILS: In-house lab conducts
sampling/analyzing for all permit parameters: flow, COD, TSS,
O&G, and pH. 1. EPA APPROVED ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES USED (40 CFR
136.3 FOR LIQUIDS, 503.8(B) FOR SLUDGES) : Y N NA NE 2. IF
ALTERNATIVE ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES ARE USED, PROPER APPROVAL HAS
BEEN OBTAINED: Y N NA NE 3. SATISFACTORY CALIBRATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT: Y N NA NE 4. QUALITY
CONTROL PROCEDURES ADEQUATE: Y N NA NE 5. DUPLICATE SAMPLES ARE
ANALYZED >10% OF THE TIME: Y N NA NE 6. SPIKED SAMPLES ARE
ANALYZED >10% OF THE TIME: Y N NA NE 7. COMMERCIAL LABORATORY
USED: Y N NA NE
a. LAB NAME:
b. LAB ADDRESS:
c. PARAMETERS PERFORMED:
8. BIOMONITORING PROCEDURES ADEQUATE: Y N NA NE a. PROPER
ORGANISMS USED: Y N NA NE b. PROPER DILUTION SERIES FOLLOWED: Y N
NA NE c. PROPER TEST METHODS AND DURATION: Y N NA NE d. RETESTS
AND/OR TRE PERFORMED AS REQUIRED: Y N NA NE
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SECTION G: EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS OBSERVATIONS BASED ON
VISUAL OBSERVATIONS ONLY S M U NA NEDETAILS: Observed at each
permitted outfall and receiving streams. OUTFALL #: OIL SHEEN
GREASE TURBIDITY VISIBLE FOAM FLOATING SOLIDS COLOR OTHER
001 No Discharge No Discharge No Discharge No Discharge No
Discharge No Discharge N/A
010 NO NO NO NO NO CLEAR N/A
011 NO NO NO NO NO CLEAR N/A
SECTION H: SLUDGE DISPOSAL SLUDGE DISPOSAL MEETS PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS S M U NA NEDETAILS: There is no sludge generated from
this facility; tailings are used to line ponds and/or used to fill
in mined out areas of the underground mine. 1. SLUDGE MANAGEMENT
ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN EFFLUENT QUALITY: S M U NA NE 2. SLUDGE
RECORDS MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED BY 40 CFR 503: S M U NA NE 3. FOR
LAND APPLIED SLUDGE, TYPE OF LAND APPLIED TO: (E.G., FOREST,
AGRICULTURAL, PUBLIC CONTACT SITE):
SECTION I: SAMPLING INSPECTION PROCEDURES SAMPLE RESULTS WITHIN
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS S M U NA NEDETAILS: 1. SAMPLES OBTAINED THIS
INSPECTION: Y N NA NE 2. TYPE OF SAMPLE: GRAB: COMPOSITE: METHOD:
FREQUENCY: 3. SAMPLES PRESERVED: Y N NA NE 4. FLOW PROPORTIONED
SAMPLES OBTAINED: Y N NA NE 5. SAMPLE OBTAINED FROM FACILITY'S
SAMPLING DEVICE: Y N NA NE 6. SAMPLE REPRESENTATIVE OF VOLUME AND
NATURE OF DISCHARGE: Y N NA NE 7. SAMPLE SPLIT WITH PERMITTEE: Y N
NA NE 8. CHAIN-OF-CUSTODY PROCEDURES EMPLOYED: Y N NA NE 9. SAMPLES
COLLECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERMIT: Y N NA NE
SECTION J: STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT MEETS PERMIT REQUIREMENTS S M U NA NEDETAILS: Inspected
under permit ARR00B148. 1. SWPPP UPDATED AS NEEDED: DATE OF LAST
UPDATE: Y N NA NE 2. SITE MAP INCLUDING ALL DISCHARGES AND SURFACE
WATERS: Y N NA NE 3. POLLUTION PREVENTION TEAM IDENTIFIED: Y N NA
NE 4. POLLUTION PREVENTION TEAM PROPERLY TRAINED: Y N NA NE 5. LIST
OF POTENTIAL POLLUTANT SOURCES: Y N NA NE 6. LIST OF POTENTIAL
SOURCES AND PAST SPILLS AND LEAKS: Y N NA NE 7. ALL NON-STORM WATER
DISCHARGES ARE AUTHORIZED: Y N NA NE 8. LIST OF STRUCTURAL BMPS: Y
N NA NE 9. LIST OF NON-STRUCTURAL BMPS: Y N NA NE 10. BMPS PROPERLY
OPERATED AND MAINTAINED: Y N NA NE 11. INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED AS
REQUIRED: Y N NA NE
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DMR Calculation Check
Reporting Period: From 2015 07 01 To 2015 07 31 Year Month Day
Year Month Day
Parameter Checked: TSS (001)
Loading Concentration Mass (lbs/day) (mg/l) Mo. Avg. Mo. Avg.
Daily Max
Reported Value: N/A 5.6 5.6 Calculated Value: N/A 5.6 5.6 Permit
Value: N/A 20 30
If calculated value does not equal reported value, explain:
Same; only one sample collected on July 2, 2015 for Week 1; no
discharge for the rest of the month.
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DMR Calculation Check
Reporting Period: From 2015 07 01 To 2015 07 31 Year Month Day
Year Month Day
Parameter Checked: Oil and
Grease (010)
Loading Concentration Mass (lbs/day) (mg/l) Mo. Avg. Mo. Avg.
Daily Max
Reported Value: N/A 6.22 14.4 Calculated Value: N/A 6.2 14.4
Permit Value: N/A 10 15
If calculated value does not equal reported value, explain:
Same; (6.6 + 14.4 + 3.1 + 4.7 + 2.3)/5 = 6.22
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DMR Calculation Check
Reporting Period: From 2015 03 01 To 2015 03 31 Year Month Day
Year Month Day
Parameter Checked: COD (011)
Loading Concentration Mass (lbs/day) (mg/l) Mo. Avg. Mo. Avg.
Daily Max
Reported Value: N/A 4.33 4.5 Calculated Value: N/A 4.0 4.0
Permit Value: N/A 50 75
If calculated value does not equal reported value, explain:
Value does not match what has been provided on DMR; used Unimin’s
March 2015 “Water Sample Report” and spreadsheet to obtain value.
Only one sample collected/analyzed on March 4, 2015. This sample is
to be collected quarterly; DMR has been adjusted by the Permittee
to state “monthly.” Please be advised that if additional sampling
is being conducted more frequently than required at permitted
outfalls, it is to be reported on the DMR. Information regarding
additional sampling at permitted outfalls should be kept with the
DMRs submitted. This info should be provided upon request.
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Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet Location: Unimin Corp
- Guion Facility Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016
Time: 0938 Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 1 Description: Intake
pond for freshwater storage; water used during internal
processes.
Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016 Time: 0938
Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 2 Description: Overflow pipe at
intake pond.
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Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet
Location: Unimin Corp - Guion Facility Photographer: Cody
Wallace Date: March 17, 2016 Time: 0939 Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo
#: 3 Description: New recirculation pond to reuse process waters
from internal processes.
Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016 Time: 0939
Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 4 Description: Close-up of overflow
pipe in recirculation pond.
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Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet Location: Unimin Corp
- Guion Facility Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016
Time: 1007 Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 9
Description: Outfall 011 with 48” rectangular weir and staff
gauge; process water from settling pond.
Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016 Time: 1007
Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 10 Description: Receiving stream at
Outfall 011; UT of White River.
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Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet Location: Unimin Corp
- Guion Facility Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016
Time: 1015 Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 11 Description: Process
water entering settling pond prior to discharging via Outfall
011.
Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016 Time: 1021
Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 12
Description: Process water open channel from facility leading to
settling ponds; looking toward facility.
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Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet Location: Unimin Corp
- Guion Facility Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016
Time: 1021 Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 13
Description: Process water open channel from facility leading to
settling ponds; looking away from facility.
Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016 Time: 1047
Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 14 Description: Mine dewatering
exiting underground mine area; upstream of Outfall 010.
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Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet Location: Unimin Corp
- Guion Facility Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016
Time: 1047 Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 15 Description: Outfall
010 with 12” rectangular weir; discharge from underground mine.
Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016 Time: 1048
Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 16
Description: Open channel formed by mine dewatering; samples
collected prior to commingling with stormwater.
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Water Division Photographic Evidence Sheet Location: Unimin Corp
- Guion Facility Photographer: Cody Wallace Date: March 17, 2016
Time: 1108 Witness: Kerri McCabe Photo #: 17
Description: Internal process waters entering sump prior to
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From: McCabe, KerriSent: Friday, March 18, 2016 10:54 AMTo:
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Notification Letter and training availableAttachments: NetDMR
Notification letter to Permittees dated 20160202.docx
Gary, I am going to be forwarded some emails regarding important information and as a follow‐up to the inspections I conducted yesterday. This email is regarding NetDMR, which is to be completed by Dec 21, 2016. This applies to the individual NPDES (discharge) permit only. There are onsite and online options available for NetDMR training. Regarding your question yesterday about retaining records: NetDMR will replace the need to retaining hardcopies of DMRs (stored in an offsite database and can be accessed from any computer with unique login info). Any supporting documents for DMR submission (i.e., Chains of Custody, lab analyses sheets, bench sheets, calibration records, etc.)can be scanned and saved electronically as well as attached to DMRs through NetDMR. You will need to retain three (3) years of records per Part III, Sec C, 7 of the permit (either hardcopies or electronic files). Thank you. Kerri McCabe Inspector Supervisor ADEQ – Water Division Field Services – Inspection Branch Office – (501) 682‐0642 Work Cell – (501) 352‐5641 Fax – (501) 682‐0880 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118‐5317
From: Healey, Richard Sent: Friday, February 12,
2016 1:55 PM To: Bolenbaugh, Jason Cc: Osborne, Caleb; McCabe,
Kerri Subject: NetDMR Notification Letter and training available
Jason EPA recently finalized the Electronic Reporting Rule (NetDMR) and beginning Dec. 21, 2016, all National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permittees
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will be required to submit discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) electronically. ADEQ recently sent out the attached letter to all NPDES Permittees. ADEQ is offering (free) hands‐on NetDMR computer training on Tuesdays (9:00am and 1:00pm) at our offices in NLR. Because of space limitations they must preregister. For more information on the NetDMR training, please send them to ADEQ’s web site (link below) to see a list of available times and dates: https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/water/enforcement/compliance/netdmr_training.aspx
They can fill out the form linked below to register for a class. https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/water/enforcement/compliance/p_netdmr.aspx Please forward this email to your inspectors. Please ask your inspectors to let their facility/permittee know about this new requirement when they inspect or talk to them. Also, we would be happy to provide NetDMR training to your inspectors and if they want provide them access to ICIS and NetDMR. Thanks Richard
C. Healey Enforcement Branch Manager Water Division Arkansas
Department of Environmental Quality 501-682-0640
[email protected]
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Bolenbaugh, Jason
From: McCabe, KerriSent: Friday, March 18, 2016 11:38 AMTo:
[email protected]: Semberski, PennySubject: Lab
InfoAttachments: Table II, Required Containers, Preservation
Techniques, & Holding Times.pdf
Gary,
1.)
This email is regarding laboratory info. I have included the link to the EPA DMR Quality Assurance Program. I’ve also talked to our lab, and the “unknowns” are purchased through a vendor and the certificate (pass/fail) is supplied by them (not EPA). Unimin is not classified as a Major source; however, the website indicates that some Minor sources are required. You would need to do some research to determine if Unimin is required; but otherwise, the program would be voluntary for the facility. The lab already purchases and runs “unknowns” and keep this info available upon request.
https://www.epa.gov/compliance/discharge‐monitoring‐report‐quality‐assurance‐study‐program
2.)
I have attached the most updated (2012) Table II from 40 CFR 136. The lab will need to determine if the methods they are using are the most updated and approved. If they are not updated and approved, they will need to adjust accordingly. Please be advised that Part II, Condition #3 allows for alternative methods; however, the Department is to be notified (Permits Branch). Part III, Sec C, 3 of the permit requires permittees to follow 40 CFR 136 (i.e., holding times, preservatives, containers, QA/QC, etc.), and I have included a hyperlink.
http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi‐bin/text‐idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40cfr136_main_02.tpl
3.)
Wastewater sampling/analyzing utilizes “Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.” The latest edition is the 22nd Edition (2012). The 20th Edition should meet your needs. This is how you conduct the sampling/analyzing of the methods referenced in Table II of 40 CFR 136. I have included hyperlinks to the FREE 20th Ed. of SM (1000‐3000 and 4000‐6000), but a Google search for 20th Edition will get you comparable results.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjszf_Z1MrLAhXJrYMKHflvA6EQFggcMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mwa.co.th%2Fdownload%2Ffile_upload%2FSMWW_1000‐3000.pdf&usg=AFQjCNHe_HE65tZ9w_puRUq9FkvYxssQSQ http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0ahUKEwjszf_Z1MrLAhXJrYMKHflvA6EQFgghMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mwa.co.th%2Fdownload%2Ffile_upload%2FSMWW_4000‐6000.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEoCr5iVFUO8tm4j5rvsH3V8llDrw Lastly, if you have any lab specific questions, I have copied Penny Semberski on this email. She is a valuable lab resource at ADEQ. Thank you. Kerri McCabe Inspector Supervisor ADEQ – Water Division Field Services – Inspection Branch
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Office – (501) 682‐0642 Work Cell – (501) 352‐5641 Fax – (501) 682‐0880 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118‐5317
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Bolenbaugh, Jason
From: McCabe, KerriSent: Friday, March 18, 2016 12:16 PMTo:
[email protected]: Cody WallaceSubject: Unimin
InspectionsAttachments: outfall_modification_form.pdf
Gary, See comments. AR0001899 Site Assessment Overall, the site was well‐maintained. Process ponds are bermed and armored. Permittee needs to contact the Permits Branch regarding the relocation of Outfall 001, repurposing/utilizing the recirculation pond, and provide a description of the dewatering process that occurs with the plate press with water routed to the recirculation pond. The location has changed from the permitted location. Additionally, sampling from Outfall 001 needs to be representative of the volume/nature of the discharge (this includes flow measurement). The rectangular weir and staff gauge downstream of the original location for Outfall 001 is not representative. The Manning equation can be used at the pipe that is installed at the new Outfall 001 location and/or a weir plate can be installed at the pipe. Records Review Still reviewing records. ARR00B148 Site Assessment Overall, the site was well‐maintained. Site is separated into different stormwater watersheds. Permittee has taken considerable measures to minimize exposure for this large site (3500 acres). The coordinates for SW002, 005, and 007 do not match field verified outfalls. An Outfall Modification Form will need to be submitted. From field verifications of outfalls the following outfalls are similar: SW005 – 008 are associated with the open quarry and activity in that area. SW007 is identified by the permittee to be the most representative for sampling; inspector agrees. SW002, 004, 012, and 013 are associated with the belowground mine and process activities.
o
SW002 is commingled with 010, which is sampled under AR0001899. o
SW004 is in an inactive area of the facility. o
SW012 is a parking area associated with land transportation. o
SW013 is located in the process and transportation area of the facility.
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With the exception of the commingling of SW002 by 010, SW002 is the most representative outfall to sample stormwater. I will seek confirmation from Permits Branch. SWPPP needs to be updated to reflect the changes in the new permit issued July 2014 (SWPPP date is May 2014). SWPPP certification was last signed in 2012. Site Map is dated 2012 and does not include all the required items. At least one inspection is not being conducted in a wet‐weather event. Permittee utilizes a thorough inspection sheet and documents corrective actions accordingly. Records Review Still reviewing some records. Kerri McCabe Inspector Supervisor ADEQ – Water Division Field Services – Inspection Branch Office – (501) 682‐0642 Work Cell – (501) 352‐5641 Fax – (501) 682‐0880 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118‐5317
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From: Alex HebelTo: Water-Inspection-ReportCc: McCabe, Kerri;
Mike Maloney; Gary BlankenshipSubject: Unimin Corporation - Guion
Facility (Izard County) - AFIN 33-00002: Response to Compliance
Evaluation
Inspection and an Industrial Stormwater InspectionDate: Monday,
May 09, 2016 7:06:47 AMAttachments: image002.png
AR0001899_ADEQ Response to Outfall 001 Actions_20160503.pdfGU08
ARR00B148 Stormwater NOC 6_2_14.pdf2016-05-06 GU - NPDES - Response
to Site Compliance Inspection.pdf
Responses and supplemental documents to the April 25, 2016
letter are attached for your reviewand consideration.Please don’t
hesitate to contact Gary Blankenship (870-346-5301) or myself
should you have anyquestions or require additional information.
Regards,Alex J. Hebel, P.E.Senior Environmental EngineerUnimin
Corporation—Illinois Regional Office4000 Baker Road, Ottawa, IL
61350 Desk: (815) 431-2241Cell: (815)
830-3627 www.uniminsustainability.com
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ADEQ A R K A N S A S Department of Environmental Quality
MAY 3 2016 Mike Maloney, Plant Manager Unimin Corp. - Guion
Facility P.O. Box 29 Guion, AR 72540-0029
RE: NPDES Permit No. AR0001899, AFIN 33-00002
Dear Mr. Maloney:
The Department has reviewed Mr. Alex Hebel's e-mail dated April
22, 2016, explaining actions which have been taken near Outfall
001. Based on the e-mail and the Department's inspection on March
17, 2016, it is the Department's understanding that samples are
still being taken at the box culvert which is the location of
Outfall 001. It is also the Department's understanding that due to
the changes which have taken place, stormwater runoff and overflow
from the fresh water pond could also be discharged through Outfall
001.
Currently, NPDES Permit No. AR0001899 only allows for the
discharge of process wastewater from industrial sand production.
One method to rectify the issues raised by the March 1 ih
inspection would be for Unimin Corporation to submit a request to
be allowed to discharge fresh water pond overflow and storm water
runoff through Outfall 001. The request would need to consist of a
letter or e-mail as well as an updated first page of EPA Form
2C.
If Unimin Corporation does not want to add these two waste
streams to the permit, action must be taken to separate these
streams so they are not discharged through Outfall 001.
Please submit the requested information within 15 days of the
date of this letter. If you have any questions, please contact me
at [email protected] or at (501) 682-0612.
Sincerely, •
~~~ Loretta Reiber, P .E. Engineer, NPDES Permits
cc: Kerri McCabe, Inspector Supervisor
tt~Ju v'lL----Clark Me Williams, P .E. Engineer Supervisor,
NPDES Permits
Alex Hebel, P.E.- Senior Environmental Eng., Unimin Corp.
(Ahebel(Q),unimin.com)
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 5301 NORTHSHORE
DRIVE I NORTH UTILE ROCK I ARKANSAS 72118-5317 I TELEPHONE
501-682-07441 FAX 501-682-0880
www.adeq.state.ar.us
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ADEQ ARK A N S A S Department of Environmental Quality
June 2, 2014
Andrew G. Bradley, Sr. V.P. Operations Unimin Corporation P.O.
Box 29 Guion, AR 72540-0029
RE: Industrial Stormwater General Permit, Unimin Corporation -
Guion Plant, Guion, AR (Permit Tracking No. ARROOB148 - AFIN
33-00002)
Dear Mr. Bradley:
Enclosed on the back of this letter is the Notice of Coverage
(NOC) for Industrial Stormwater General Permit with tracking number
ARROOB148 that should be kept with the facility's records.
Compliance with all conditions and limitations of the 2014 renewal
general permit is required as of July 1,2014.
Please note that the Annual Report and Discharge Monitoring
Report (DMR) forms required under the previous permit have been
replaced with the one page Stormwater Annual Report (SW AR).
Sampling requirements for all facilities with permit coverage have
changed from four (4) basic parameters (pH, TSS, COD and Oil and
Grease) in the 2009 permit to only two (2) basic parameters (pH and
TSS) under the 2014 permit. Please refer to Part 3.4 of the permit
to determine if there are any additional parameters benchmark
monitoring required for your specific industrial sector J 1.
For the 2014 reporting year, one sample should be collected
between the months of Janumy and June for the parameters specified
in the 2009 permit, and a second sample should be collected between
the months of July and December for the parameters specified in the
2014 permit. Starting with the 2015 reporting year, only one sample
per year will be
required. In addition, starting with 2014 annual reports and
DMRs, facilities do not have to submit any annual reports or DMRs
to the Department (keep them with your records at the facility)
except upon request. The Department will audit a percentage of
facilities with permit coverage each year to ensure compliance with
applicable permit requirements including annual reports and
monitoring records.
An appeal was filed in a timely manner on Janumy 30, 2014
requesting a Hearing of the 2014 final issued permit (effective
July 1, 2014). However, through Permit Appeal Resolution (PAR)
executed on May 6, 2014 the appeal was dismissed (Docket No.
14-002-P). As a result there are no changes in the 2014 final
issued permit.
You must update your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) by the effective date of the permit. You may request an
extension on or before July 1, 2014 to update the SWPPP if an
adequate reason is provided. Any extension granted for updating the
SWPPP will be good only through September 1,2014.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or need
additional information, please feel free to contact the General
Permits Section at (501) 682-0623.
Sincerely,
Mo Shafii Assistant Chief, Water Division
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, WATER DIVISION
5301 NORTHSHORE DRIVE / NORTH LITTLE ROCK / ARKANSAS
72118-5317ITELEPHONE 501-682-0623 / FAX 501-682-0880
www.adeq.state.ar.us/[email protected]
Alex
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ADEQ ARK A N S A S Department of Environmental Quality
NOTICE OF COVERAGE (NOC)
Permit Tracking Number: ARROOB148 AFIN: 33-00002
INDUSTRIAL STORMW ATER GENERAL PERMIT, ARROOOOOO
Attn: Andrew G. Bradley Unimin Corporation P.O. Box 29 Guion, AR
72540-0029
The Recertification Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under
the renewal Industrial Stormwater General Permit (Effective July 1,
2014) was received on 5/7/2014 and has been reviewed. The facility
will continue coverage under the previously assigned permit
tracking number ARROOB148 and AFIN 33-00002. Any permit-related
correspondence must include these numbers. This NOC is issued to
Unimin Corporation in reliance upon the statements and
representations made in the submittal for the following facility
located in Izard County:
Unimin Corporation - Guion Plant 421 Main Street Guion, AR
72540
The Department has no responsibility for adequacy or proper
function of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) implemented under
the telms of this permit. Compliance with all conditions and
limitations of the renewal general permit is required. Please be
advised that the renewal permit contains monitoring and reporting
requirements. Under the renewal general permit, you must keep the
Stormwater Annual Report (SWAR) FOim at the facility (no submittal
to the Department) and make it available to ADEQ staff Upon
request. The Industrial Sector for this facility is J1. The renewal
general permit and Stormwater Annual Report Form to be used
effective July 1, 2014 is available on the Department's website at
the address below:
http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/water/branch_permits/general_permits/stormwaterldefault.htm
Discharges allowed by the permit shall only occur at the
following outfalls:
Outfall SW002: Latitude 35 0 55' 24.8", Longitude -91 0 56'
24.8"
Outfall SW004: Latitude 35 055' 1.7", Longitude -91 056'
0.2"
Outfall SW005: Latitude 35 055' 59.7", Longitude -91 056'
59.7"
Outfall SW006: Latitude 35 056' 24.5", Longitude -91 056'
9.6"
Outfall SW007: Latitude 35 056' 28.9", Longitude _91 0 :S6'
57"
Outfall SW008: Latitude 35 056' 22.8", Longitude -91 055'
33.4"
Outfall SW013: Latitude 35 055' 28.7", Longitude -91 056'
28.1"
In accordance with Part 3.8.1, Outfalls SW002, SW004, SW005,
SW006, SW008, and SWOl3 are considered similar. Outfalls SW004 and
SW007 shall be the monitored outfalls.
Original Coverage Date:
Renewal Coverage Date:
Expiration Date:
Mo Shafii Assistant Chief, Water Division
09/26/2010
07/0112014
06/30/2019
06/02 /2014 Date
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, WATER DIVISION
5301 NORTHSHORE DRIVE / NORTH LITTLE ROCK / ARKANSAS 72118-5317/
TELEPHONE 501-682-0623 / FAX 501-682-0880
www.adeq.state.ar.us/[email protected]
Alex
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Complete General Permit is Filed Electronically GU08a
Pennit Number ARROOOOOO
AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE NA TJONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM AND THE ARKANSAS WATER
AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
In accordance with the provisions of the Arkansas Water and Air
Pollution Control Act (Ark. Code Ann. § 8-4·]01 et seq.), and the
Clean Water Act (33 § U.S.c. 1251 et seq .),
Facilities Discharging Siormwaicr Associated Witb Industrial
Activity
are authorized to discharge to all receiving waters ex.cept as
stated in Part 1.8 (Limitations on Coverage) in accordance with
eligibility requirements, Notice of Intent (NO I} requirements,
Stonnwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) requirements, effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in this pcnnit.
For facilities that are eligible for coverage under this
Stormwater Industrial General Permit (lGP), the Department sends a
Notice of Coverage (NOC) with tracking permit number starting with
ARROO to the facility. The NOC includes the Department's
determination that a facility is covered under the lOP and may
specifY altemate requirements outlined in the permit.
Effective Date: 07/01 /2014
Expiration Dale: 06/30120 19
Isst;ance Date Deputy Director Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality
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ADEQ A R K A N S A S Department of Environmental Quality
MAY 3 2016 Mike Maloney, Plant Manager Unimin Corp. - Guion
Facility P.O. Box 29 Guion, AR 72540-0029
RE: NPDES Permit No. AR0001899, AFIN 33-00002
Dear Mr. Maloney:
The Department has reviewed Mr. Alex Hebel's e-mail dated April
22, 2016, explaining actions which have been taken near Outfall
001. Based on the e-mail and the Department's inspection on March
17, 2016, it is the Department's understanding that samples are
still being taken at the box culvert which is the location of
Outfall 001. It is also the Department's understanding that due to
the changes which have taken place, stormwater runoff and overflow
from the fresh water pond could also be discharged through Outfall
001.
Currently, NPDES Permit No. AR0001899 only allows for the
discharge of process wastewater from industrial sand production.
One method to rectify the issues raised by the March 1 ih
inspection would be for Unimin Corporation to submit a request to
be allowed to discharge fresh water pond overflow and storm water
runoff through Outfall 001. The request would need to consist of a
letter or e-mail as well as an updated first page of EPA Form
2C.
If Unimin Corporation does not want to add these two waste
streams to the permit, action must be taken to separate these
streams so they are not discharged through Outfall 001.
Please submit the requested information within 15 days of the
date of this letter. If you have any questions, please contact me
at [email protected] or at (501) 682-0612.
Sincerely, •
~~~ Loretta Reiber, P .E. Engineer, NPDES Permits
cc: Kerri McCabe, Inspector Supervisor
tt~Ju v'lL----Clark Me Williams, P .E. Engineer Supervisor,
NPDES Permits
Alex Hebel, P.E.- Senior Environmental Eng., Unimin Corp.
(Ahebel(Q),unimin.com)
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 5301 NORTHSHORE
DRIVE I NORTH UTILE ROCK I ARKANSAS 72118-5317 I TELEPHONE
501-682-07441 FAX 501-682-0880
www.adeq.state.ar.us
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FILEP.B. GU08P.L. 19GU02
ADEQ ARK A N S A S Department of Environmental Quality
June 2, 2014
Andrew G. Bradley, Sr. V.P. Operations Unimin Corporation P.O.
Box 29 Guion, AR 72540-0029
RE: Industrial Stormwater General Permit, Unimin Corporation -
Guion Plant, Guion, AR (Permit Tracking No. ARROOB148 - AFIN
33-00002)
Dear Mr. Bradley:
Enclosed on the back of this letter is the Notice of Coverage
(NOC) for Industrial Stormwater General Permit with tracking number
ARROOB148 that should be kept with the facility's records.
Compliance with all conditions and limitations of the 2014 renewal
general permit is required as of July 1,2014.
Please note that the Annual Report and Discharge Monitoring
Report (DMR) forms required under the previous permit have been
replaced with the one page Stormwater Annual Report (SW AR).
Sampling requirements for all facilities with permit coverage have
changed from four (4) basic parameters (pH, TSS, COD and Oil and
Grease) in the 2009 permit to only two (2) basic parameters (pH and
TSS) under the 2014 permit. Please refer to Part 3.4 of the permit
to determine if there are any additional parameters benchmark
monitoring required for your specific industrial sector J 1.
For the 2014 reporting year, one sample should be collected
between the months of Janumy and June for the parameters specified
in the 2009 permit, and a second sample should be collected between
the months of July and December for the parameters specified in the
2014 permit. Starting with the 2015 reporting year, only one sample
per year will be
required. In addition, starting with 2014 annual reports and
DMRs, facilities do not have to submit any annual reports or DMRs
to the Department (keep them with your records at the facility)
except upon request. The Department will audit a percentage of
facilities with permit coverage each year to ensure compliance with
applicable permit requirements including annual reports and
monitoring records.
An appeal was filed in a timely manner on Janumy 30, 2014
requesting a Hearing of the 2014 final issued permit (effective
July 1, 2014). However, through Permit Appeal Resolution (PAR)
executed on May 6, 2014 the appeal was dismissed (Docket No.
14-002-P). As a result there are no changes in the 2014 final
issued permit.
You must update your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) by the effective date of the permit. You may request an
extension on or before July 1, 2014 to update the SWPPP if an
adequate reason is provided. Any extension granted for updating the
SWPPP will be good only through September 1,2014.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or need
additional information, please feel free to contact the General
Permits Section at (501) 682-0623.
Sincerely,
Mo Shafii Assistant Chief, Water Division
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, WATER DIVISION
5301 NORTHSHORE DRIVE / NORTH LITTLE ROCK / ARKANSAS
72118-5317ITELEPHONE 501-682-0623 / FAX 501-682-0880
www.adeq.state.ar.us/[email protected]
AlexHighlight
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ADEQ ARK A N S A S Department of Environmental Quality
NOTICE OF COVERAGE (NOC)
Permit Tracking Number: ARROOB148 AFIN: 33-00002
INDUSTRIAL STORMW ATER GENERAL PERMIT, ARROOOOOO
Attn: Andrew G. Bradley Unimin Corporation P.O. Box 29 Guion, AR
72540-0029
The Recertification Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under
the renewal Industrial Stormwater General Permit (Effective July 1,
2014) was received on 5/7/2014 and has been reviewed. The facility
will continue coverage under the previously assigned permit
tracking number ARROOB148 and AFIN 33-00002. Any permit-related
correspondence must include these numbers. This NOC is issued to
Unimin Corporation in reliance upon the statements and
representations made in the submittal for the following facility
located in Izard County:
Unimin Corporation - Guion Plant 421 Main Street Guion, AR
72540
The Department has no responsibility for adequacy or proper
function of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) implemented under
the telms of this permit. Compliance with all conditions and
limitations of the renewal general permit is required. Please be
advised that the renewal permit contains monitoring and reporting
requirements. Under the renewal general permit, you must keep the
Stormwater Annual Report (SWAR) FOim at the facility (no submittal
to the Department) and make it available to ADEQ staff Upon
request. The Industrial Sector for this facility is J1. The renewal
general permit and Stormwater Annual Report Form to be used
effective July 1, 2014 is available on the Department's website at
the address below:
http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/water/branch_permits/general_permits/stormwaterldefault.htm
Discharges allowed by the permit shall only occur at the
following outfalls:
Outfall SW002: Latitude 35 0 55' 24.8", Longitude -91 0 56'
24.8"
Outfall SW004: Latitude 35 055' 1.7", Longitude -91 056'
0.2"
Outfall SW005: Latitude 35 055' 59.7", Longitude -91 056'
59.7"
Outfall SW006: Latitude 35 056' 24.5", Longitude -91 056'
9.6"
Outfall SW007: Latitude 35 056' 28.9", Longitude _91 0 :S6'
57"
Outfall SW008: Latitude 35 056' 22.8", Longitude -91 055'
33.4"
Outfall SW013: Latitude 35 055' 28.7", Longitude -91 056'
28.1"
In accordance with Part 3.8.1, Outfalls SW002, SW004, SW005,
SW006, SW008, and SWOl3 are considered similar. Outfalls SW004 and
SW007 shall be the monitored outfalls.
Original Coverage Date:
Renewal Coverage Date:
Expiration Date:
Mo Shafii Assistant Chief, Water Division
09/26/2010
07/0112014
06/30/2019
06/02 /2014 Date
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, WATER DIVISION
5301 NORTHSHORE DRIVE / NORTH LITTLE ROCK / ARKANSAS 72118-5317/
TELEPHONE 501-682-0623 / FAX 501-682-0880
www.adeq.state.ar.us/[email protected]
AlexHighlight
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Complete General Permit is Filed Electronically GU08a
Pennit Number ARROOOOOO
AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE NA TJONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM AND THE ARKANSAS WATER
AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
In accordance with the provisions of the Arkansas Water and Air
Pollution Control Act (Ark. Code Ann. § 8-4·]01 et seq.), and the
Clean Water Act (33 § U.S.c. 1251 et seq .),
Facilities Discharging Siormwaicr Associated Witb Industrial
Activity
are authorized to discharge to all receiving waters ex.cept as
stated in Part 1.8 (Limitations on Coverage) in accordance with
eligibility requirements, Notice of Intent (NO I} requirements,
Stonnwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) requirements, effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in this pcnnit.
For facilities that are eligible for coverage under this
Stormwater Industrial General Permit (lGP), the Department sends a
Notice of Coverage (NOC) with tracking permit number starting with
ARROO to the facility. The NOC includes the Department's
determination that a facility is covered under the lOP and may
specifY altemate requirements outlined in the permit.
Effective Date: 07/01 /2014
Expiration Dale: 06/30120 19
Isst;ance Date Deputy Director Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality
19827.pdfUnimin Corporation - Guion Facility (Izard County) -
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