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TECTION AGENCY REGION 1
Boston, MA 02109
Sent via Electronic Mail (Dated as shown on electronic signature)
Mr. Paul Bachand, President
P & T Enterprises, Inc. d / b / a Westover Auto Salvage
147 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
katieparted@aol.com
Subject: March 17, 2023, EPA Inspection of P & T Enterprises, Inc. d / b / a Westover Auto Salvage
Dear Mr. Bachand,
On March 17, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (" EPA ") performed an
inspection at Westover Auto Salvage, located at 147 Bay Road, Belchertown, MA (" the Facility "
or " site "), regarding compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(" NPDES ") program of the Clean Water Act (" CWA " or the " Act "). A copy of the inspection
report is included as an attachment to this letter along with a photo album.
During the inspection, EPA observed stormwater discharging from points through the berm
which the Facility stated had been established to prevent stormwater exiting the site. Due to the
inspectors'observations of stormwater discharge associated with industrial activities at the
Facility, provide a response confirming and proving that Westover Auto Salvage has completed
one of the two actions outlined below. Communicate your decision as to which action the
Facility has taken and proof of that action in an electronic format to Damian Bednarz of my staff
at bednarz.damian@epa.gov.
1. The industrial activities taking place at the Facility are classified under the Standard
Industrial Classification (" SIC ") code 5093 (Scrap and Waste Materials) which is an
applicable code under the Multi - Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges
Associated with Industrial Activity (" MSGP ") Subpart N L Sector N-Scrap Recyling
and Waste Recycling Facilities. This means that, as currently configured, stormwater
discharges from the Facility are not authorized unless and until the Facility obtains
coverage under the MSGP.
a. Withing 30 days of receipt of this letter submit an estimate of the date by which
you expect the Facility will submit a Notice of Intent (" NOI ") to discharge under
the MSGP. The NOI must be submitted via the Central Data Exchange (" CDX ").
General information on e - reporting can be found here
https://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater-discharges-industrial-activities-
ereporting # accessingmsgp. Steps include:
i. Sign - up for an account on CDX-see attachment (# 1), and can also can be
found here https://cdx.epa.gov/about/userguide.
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ii. Add Net - MSGP program service within CDX-see attachment (# 2).
iii. Submit an NOI - - see attachment (# 3); and
iv. Add NeTDMR account for monitoring data submission - see attachment
(# 4).
Upon submission of your Facility's NOI, notify Mr. Bednarz by email, indicating
the date of such submission.
b. Within 60 days of receiving this letter, submit a copy of the facility's
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (" SWPPP "). A SWPPP template can be
found on the national MSGP website.
2. Facilities that do not discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities do not
require coverage under the MSGP.
a. Within 30 days of receipt of this letter, provide evidence that the berm has been
fully repaired and contains all stormwater originating from within the industrial
footprint of the site, or a work plan and implementation schedule for these repairs.
You must ensure that the berm is repaired in all areas potentially impacted by
industrial activities of Westover Auto Salvage. This includes all areas where the
company stores cars, even on those portions of the Belchertown Salvage site.
b. Within 30 days of receipt of this letter, provide evidence that the pipes observed
on the downstream side of the Facility (Slide 66, 67) have been permanently
sealed or explain how you have concluded that they cannot act as a conveyance of
stormwater.
You may refer any questions related to technical issues in this letter to Damian Bednarz of my
staff at 617-918-1482 or bednarz.damian@epa.gov. Legal issues may be directed to Sam
Horowitz, Enforcement Counsel, at (617) 918-1512 or horowitz.samuel@epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Todd Borci, Manager
Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division
Enclosures:
Westover Inspection Report and Photo Album
https://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater-discharges-industrial-activities-fact-sheets-and-guidance#guidance
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Attachment # 1-Step 1 CDX_Quick_User_Guide.pdf
Attachment # 2-Step 2 How_to_Add_NeT - MSGP_Program_Service.pdf
Attachment # 3-Step 3 NOI_MSGP_2021.pptx
Attachment # 4-Step 4 Creating_New_Account_NetDMR.pptx
CCs (electronic only):
Susannah King, MA DEP
Matthew Sokop, MA DEP
Sam Horowitz, Enforcement Counsel, US EPA
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