SPCC: D.R. Johnson Lumber Co.

Project Description

Stormwater Pollution Control Plans (SWPCPs) were written by BB&A Environmental for the D.R. Johnson Lumber Company for their three (3) mill locations in Riddle, Dillard, and Prairie City, Oregon. The Riddle site has a lumber mill, a laminating plant, and a cogeneration facility. The Dillard site has a lumber mill. The Prairie City site has two (2) lumber mills and a cogeneration facility. BB&A Environmental submitted documentation to exempt two (2) additional sites in John Day and Baker City, Oregon, based on the absence of point source discharges. The John Day site has a lumber mill. The Baker City site is a reloading facility for railroad shipping.

The SWPCPs were prepared to meet compliance requirements of the DEQ administered National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Discharge Permit.

A review of each site was performed and the SWPCPs written to promote cleaner industrial activities designed to minimize or eliminate the introduction of industrial-related contaminants into public waters. The SWPCPs accomplish this through the evaluation of the facility, including identification of potential sources of stormwater pollution, evaluation of potential risk of stormwater contamination from these sources, and evaluation of current stormwater management practices. The SWPCPs include a site description with information on the tax lot(s), geographic and geologic features, physical features, industrial activities, and maps of site location and drainage. The SWPCPs also delineate drainage basins, impervious areas, receiving waters, potential pollutants, engineering controls, best management practices, spill prevention and response procedures, preventive maintenance, employee education, record keeping and reporting, river basin limitations, stormwater discharge limitations, and the allowable mixing zone.