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[Type here] EPA REGION 10 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division Inspection Entry Date/Time Inspection Exit Date/Time Weather Media Statute(s)/Program(s) Type of Inspection INSPECTION REPORT 05/17/2023 10:07 AM (PT) Announced: No 05/17/2023 02:25 PM (PT) Access: Granted 75F, Clear Water Clean Water Act, NPDES, Stormwater - Industrial Compliance Evaluation Inspection Permittee Name Site Name Site Physical Address City, State, Zip Code County Facility GPS Coordinates Mailing Address City, State, Zip Code Peak Sand and Gravel, Inc. Fighting Creek Quarry 23100 S Highway 95 Coeur D'Alene, Idaho 83814 Kootenai 47.52326, -116.93436 P.O. Box 405 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 FRS ID Permit Number SIC 110070381900 IDR05IA00 1429 (Other crushed & broken stone mining & quarrying (pt)) Lead Inspector: RAYMOND ANDREWS Date: 2023.06.20 15:52:38 -07'00' Digitally signed by RAYMOND ANDREWS Raymond Andrews EPA Region 10 andrews.raymond@epa.gov (206) 553-4252 Supervisor Review: PETER CONTRERAS Date: 2023.06.21 12:09:14 -07'00' Digitally signed by PETER CONTRERAS Peter Contreras EPA Region 10 contreras.peter@epa.gov (206) 553-6708 Fighting Creek Quarry Permit # IDR05IA00 SECTION I - Opening Conference I arrived at the Fighting Creek Quarry site (the "Site" or "Facility"), located at 23100 South Highway 95, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, at 10:07 AM (PT) on 05/17/2023 for an unannounced inspection. I presented my credentials to Scott Rusho, Project Manager, and informed him I was there to conduct an inspection to determine compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Idaho Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP). This report is based on information supplied by Mr. Rusho, direct observations made by me, and records and reports maintained by the permittee. In addition, information gathered prior to, or after, the inspection from a review of EPA, State, and/or public records may be included in this report. Attendees Organization EPA Region 10 Peak Sand & Gravel Attendee Name Raymond Andrews Scott Rusho Title Lead Inspector Project Manager Present in Opening Conf. Yes Yes Present in Closing Conf. Yes Yes Site Information Responsible Official Matt Peak Site Representative Scott Rusho SWPPP Team Mr. Rusho is half of the SWPPP team. Mr. Peak, one of the owners, is the other half of the SWPPP team but was not present during the inspection. Size of Site 76 acres Hours/Days of Operations Is property owned or leased? The site typically operates from 7:00am until 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. conditional use allows operations from 6a - 10p, Mon - Sat The site is partially owned by Matt and Mike Peak. Part of the site is leased. Type of Operation Basalt Quarry Industrial Sector Sub-sector Industrial activities exposed to stormwater BMPs/Stormwater Treatment Sector J: Mineral Mining and Dressing Sub-sector J2: Dimension and Crushed Stone and Nonmetallic Minerals (except fuels) Rock quarrying and crushing The site has paved entrances and is sloped to its back wall to keep the stormwater on-site. An earthen berm separates the creek from the quarry and its activities. The site has two retention ponds. Number of Outfalls Receiving Water The site has three outfalls and samples both above and below the quarry. The site does not discharge. Stormwater is impounded on site and infiltrates Fighting Creek Coeur d'Alene Lake What pollutants are monitored? The site is required to monitor pH, Nitrate & Nitrite Nitrogen, and total suspended solids (TSS). Mr. Rusho said the pH is analyzed by a laboratory. SECTION II - Observations I did not observe any areas of concern during the site tour. Page 2 of 4 Fighting Creek Quarry Permit # IDR05IA00 SECTION III - Records Review Records may not be in sequential order. Record: Other - EPA's Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) Database AOC: Yes Ref #: RA1-RR-007 Reviewed By: Raymond Andrews Reviewed Date: 06/20/2023 Post inspection, I reviewed EPA ICIS data from June 1, 2018, through May 31, 2023. The permit requires the site to submit quarterly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) every calendar quarter. The site did not submit DMR's, or complete DMRs, for 15 quarters during the period for which data was reviewed. The facility has not submitted DMR data for: Q1 - Q4 2019 Q1 - Q4 2020 Q1, Q3, and Q4 2021 Q1 - Q4 2022 The site is required to submit DMRs quarterly even when there is no discharge or rain event if it has permit coverage. Record: Personnel Training AOC: Yes Ref #: RA1-RR-006 Reviewed By: Raymond Andrews Reviewed Date: 05/17/2023 At the time of the inspection, I reviewed the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and found it did not contain documentation of personnel receiving required SWPPP training. Record: Other - Laboratory Analytical Reports AOC: Yes Ref #: RA1-RR-005 Reviewed By: Raymond Andrews Reviewed Date: 05/17/2023 At the time of the inspection, I reviewed laboratory analytical reports from 4Q 2018 through 1Q 2023. I found the contract lab was conducting pH analysis. I told Mr. Rusho the site should be analyzing pH in-house because pH has a 15-minute hold time. Record: Other - Quarterly Visual Inspection Reports AOC: No Ref #: RA1-RR-004 Reviewed By: Raymond Andrews Reviewed Date: 05/17/2023 At the time of the inspection, I reviewed quarterly visual inspection reports from 4Q 2018 through 1Q 2023. I did not find any issues. Record: Other - Routine Quarterly Site Inspection Reports AOC: No Ref #: RA1-RR-003 Reviewed By: Raymond Andrews Reviewed Date: 05/17/2023 At the time of the inspection, I reviewed routine quarterly site inspection reports from 4Q 2018 through 1Q 2023. I did not find any issues. Record: Other - SWPPP Map AOC: No Ref #: RA1-RR-002 Reviewed By: Raymond Andrews Reviewed Date: 05/17/2023 At the time of the inspection, I reviewed the SWPPP map. It appeared to contain all required components. Record: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) AOC: No Ref #: RA1-RR-001 Reviewed By: Raymond Andrews Reviewed Date: 05/17/2023 At the time of the inspection, I reviewed the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), dated March 3, 2021. The SWPPP contained an up-to-date Modification Log. I did not find any issues. SECTION IV - Sampling Activity No sampling was conducted. SECTION V - Areas of Concern Areas of Concern may not be in sequential order. The presentation of Areas of Concern does not constitute a formal compliance determination or violation. Page 3 of 4 Fighting Creek Quarry Permit # IDR05IA00 AOC Reference #: RA1-RR-005 Permit Requirement Records Review: Other - Laboratory Analytical Reports Permit Part 4.2, "...Unless otherwise specified, samples must be analyzed consistent with 40 CFR Part 136 analytical methods that are sufficiently sensitive for the monitored parameter." 40 CFR Part 136, Table II indicates pH must be analyzed "within 15 minutes." AOC: The pH parameter was sent to an off-site lab for analysis so it could not be analyzed within 15-minutes of collection. AOC Reference #: RA1-RR-006 Permit Requirement Records Review: Personnel Training Permit Part 2.1.2.8.a, "You must train all employees who work in areas where industrial materials or activities are exposed to stormwater, or who are responsible for implementing activities necessary to comply with this permit (e.g., inspectors, maintenance personnel), including all members of your stormwater pollution prevention team." Permit Part 6.2.5.1.e.iv, "The elements of your employee training plan shall include all, but not necessarily limited to, the requirements set forth in Part 2.1.2.8, and also the following...a log of the dates on which specific employees received training." AOC: There was no evidence of personnel receiving SWPPP training in the SWPPP. AOC Reference #: RA1-RR-007 Permit Requirement Records Review: Other - EPA's Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) Database Permit Part 7.3.1, "You must submit all stormwater discharge monitoring data...no later than 30 days after you have received your complete laboratory results for all monitoring discharge points for the reporting period." AOC: The site did not submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), or complete DMRs, for 15 quarters during the period for which data was reviewed. The facility has not submitted DMR data for: 2019 - 1Q - 4Q 2020- 1Q - 4Q 2021 - 1Q, Q3 & Q4 2022 - 1Q - 4Q SECTION VI - Closing Conference I held a closing conference with Mr. Rusho at 02:25 PM (PT) on 05/17/2023. During the closing conference, I discussed my observations and Areas of Concern identified during the inspection. Observations and Areas of Concern have not yet been evaluated for a formal compliance determination. SECTION VII - List of Appendices 1. Photo Log Page 4 of 4 APPENDIX 1: Photo Log All photos listed below were taken by Lead EPA Inspector, Ray Andrews, at the time of the inspection. Photos were not manipulated beyond minor cropping for sizing and labels or callouts to draw attention to the subject of the photo. All photos taken during the inspection are included in the Photo Log; however, only photos that support an Area of Concern are included in the inspection report. P1010755 - Site Entrance Sign P1010756 - Berm Separating Quarry from Creek, facing East, Berm Runs East West, photo 1 P1010757 - Berm Separating Quarry from Creek, facing East, Berm Runs East West, photo 2 P1010758 - Upper Site, Downgraded to North P1010759 - Overgrown Creek Bank, facing South P1010760 - Standing on Berm, facing North P1010761 - Retention Pond from Top of Berm, facing Northeast