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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCS00054_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018 (6)ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Dirttctof
Certified. Mai.
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7018 3090 0001 2328 4617
Rettuested
Mark Watson, Coun
Union County,
500 N Main St.
Ste 918
Monroe, NC
SUBJECT:
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NORTH CARO NA
Envtronmentai Qualify
November 05, 2020
Notice of Violation and .Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143r215.1(a)6)
and Collection System Permit No. WQCS000S4
Union County
Union County Collection System
Case No. DV-2020-0140
Union County
Dear Mr. Watson:
This letter transmit s a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $378.16 ($250.00 civil penalty +
$6 enforcement costs) against Union County.
This assessment is based upon the following; facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
5-Day Report submitted by Union County. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements
found in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00054 and G.S. 143-215,1(a)(1). The violations) that occurred are
summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Union County violated the terms, conditions or requtrencents
of Collection System Permit No. WQCS000S4 and G.S. 143�-'215 l (a)(1) in
the manner
andextent be. asshown in nagainst Attachment A.
In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215 6A(a)(2) penalty may
ny
person who violates the tennis, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S.. 143-215.1(a).
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions °flaw, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, W. Corey
Basinger, Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Union County:
1,250.00 For I. of the 4 violations of Collection Sy -stem Permit No. WQCS00054 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) for
Sanitary Sewer Overflow(s) resulting in a discharge without a valid permit.
t_750J)0 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$1.28.1.6 Enforcement Costs
$.378.16 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into accountthe Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of La s,v ,and the factors set forth at (i,S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
The duration and gravity of the violation:
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality.;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(b) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management. Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one .. the 1) • in -7:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
li.).1-711). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Attn: PERCS Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Piilir Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed., Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute.. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
in determining whether a remission request will be approved,. the following factors shall he considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors —in NCGS 1:43B-282,1(h) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated. continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing, l'he
Director of the Division, of Water Resources will review your evidence and infonn you of his decision in the matter of
Your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised. that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete. and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
in order to request remission, you must complete and submit die.,enclosed "Request for„Remission of Civil Penalties:.
Waiver of Ri,ht_to an Administrative Flexing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30),days of receipt of this
notice. "The_Division of Water Resources also requests that you. complete and submit the endosed "Jus '`Ication,for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Attn: PERCS Branch.
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 7699117
AND
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division. of Water Resources, NCDEQ
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must tile a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition. form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (.30) days, of receipt of this notice,. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between. the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except. for official state
holidays, 'Hie petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail byan attached tile (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing tee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23,2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of .A.d.ministrative Hearings with. alFAuestions re9ardingthe 'filin fee andior the details of the
filing process,
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: (91.))431-3000
Fax: (919)431-3100
One ( I) copy of the petition must also be served on. DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options, above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
dateltime received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection. of the penalty through a civil action. Please he advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment,
If you. have any questions, please contact Michael Mellinger with the Division of Water Resources staff ofthe Mooresville
Regional Office at (704) 235-2'183 or via email at michae.1„mei1ineer@ncdenr:gov.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
A14CC681AF27425..,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Offi.ee
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATLilkCHMENTS
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - .Enforcement File
PERCS Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Case Number: DV-2020-0140
Assessed Party: Union County
Permit No.: WQCS00054
JUS' IFI:CATION FOR RE I ISSION RE U
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Amount Assessed: a78l6
Please use this form when requesting remission. of this civil. penalty...
You form must request co pletesh "Requeste Forvil Remission,.
fission,.
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation f
y.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request est for rd assiec ssa necessary
toeconsideration.iof consider
fine
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a q
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness
of theleam violaof tion(s) occurred civil
pethe penalty
ycassessracy dl�f aRequestingf factual
rernissiort is not the proper procedure for contest►ng whet
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant
sfactor©apply,).S. Please check each factor that you § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty .may be granted only when one or more of the following
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why' the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G S 143'B 282.1(b) were wrong .illy applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the ci •il penalty assessment (locument);
(b) the violator promptly a.hated continuing environmental damage resulting front the violation
steps that you took to correct the rjn and preventlitture occurrences)
in why the viola tlOfl &vas unavoidable or
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident
something you could not prevent or prepare fory,-
(d) the `violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violatto'ns;
(e) payment of the civic penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment iirf the civil penalty'will prevent you liom ming the activities necessary to achieve
c.ompliance,i.
NATION:
exalain the
STATE OF NORTH CARONA DEPARTMENT F LI FIREIRO I M I AL t?Li< LTT '
COUNTY OF LEMON
THE l "I" I' R 0III'ASSESSMENT
(. [WELL 11 N L'Ft TS AGAINST
imoo County
Union County Collec ion System
FERMET NO, \ADCSc 005
A ER OF RIGHT TO AN
MIiITTIVE HEARING.
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO.V-2020-0140
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling RDA 16 for violationD sed, frrrtlr ira the assessment document ref the ON n.
of Water Resources datedNovember 05, 2020, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby
waive the right to an adnrir°ristrativ^e he its. in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are , alleged in the
assessrnent document. 'The undersigned further understands that all evideme presented in support of remission ion of this civil
penalty rust be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (0) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in srtpp rt of a remission request will be allowed after i d days from m the receiptof the
notice of assessment
This the day of f
AIDRESS
TlsRI
PER IT
ATTACH
Union County
CASE NUMBER: DV-2020-0140
FACILITY: Unitn Countyt fleet on Sys
Violations
INCIDENT VIOLATION
NUM r-ER DATEVIOLATION TYPE.. .._.
3/23/2/2020 CSOISSO(Sewer Overflow)
202000847
—2_-
202000869
20 / 12020 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit
201 0 1077 3/ 51 0. 0 SS0(Se -r Overflow) Discharge without valid permit
VIOLATION 1 TI N
Discharge without valid perm)
2020 O, (ewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit
REGION:Mooresville
COUNTY: Union
TOTAL VOLUME
(GALLONS)
aeo
1,800
1,500
6,750
PENALTY
AMOUNT
00
00
50
$250 0
ROY COOPER
Covonar
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
reinertor
Certified Mail # 7018 3090 0001 2328 4617
Return Receipt Requested
Mark Watson, County Manager
Union County
500 N Main St
Ste 918
Monroe, NC 28112
NORTH CAROLINA
EnrCraturiental Quality
November 05, 2020
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North, Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215
and Collection System Permit No. WQCS00054
Union County
Union County Collection System
Case No. DV-2020-0140
Union, County
Dear Mr. Watson:
'a)(6)
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $378,16 ($250,00 civil penalty 4-
$128.16 enforcement costs) against Union County.
This assessment is based 'upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)
5-Day Report submitted by Union County. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements
found in Collection System Permit No, WQCS00054 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation(s) that occurred are
summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, 1 conclude as a matter of law that Union County violated the terms, conditions or requirements
of Collection System Permit No. WQCS00054 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) in the rnanner and extent shown in Attachment A.
In accordance with the maximums established by Ci.S.143-21„5.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any
person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Ncrrth Ca. appsroncrtt of EnNwoomoolai, qoloItoy 0so" of Wow Fiesowooto
VooTilla,* klkOra Officio Eirst Cooler kvoroio, Sivot 3-01 1Moog oviii4o, tioetO Cio'fokoi 28115
704-663-1699
Based upon the above .findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary ofthe Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, W. Corey
Basinger, Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Union County:
$250.00 For j. of the 4 violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCS000S4 and G.S. 143-2.15.1(a)(1) for
Sanitary Sewer Overflow(s) resulting in a discharge without a valid permit.
$250.00
$128.16
i378.1.6
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement Costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the 'penalty I. have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set .forth at G.S. :143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources .of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) "The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) 'Ihe effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quail
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(.5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Enironmenta
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option I: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment ofthe penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment. to the attention of:
Attn: PER.CS Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161'7
mita written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
PPFPF°PthIn 2: Sub
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness. of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document, Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the -following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors i.n NC_CiS 143B-282.1.(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environm.entaldamage resulting from the violation:
(3) whether theviolation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil 'penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that .all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must he submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response- will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee), Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the.
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to requestremission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request far Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative .1-fearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty da s o-f ecei of this
. once, The .Division of Water Resources urcejoreuests!ht0UCOflUlCtC and submit the enclosed "Justiticatir
Remission_RequesL'
Both forms should be submitted. to the. -following address:
Attn: PERCS Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
AND
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
610 Fast Center Avenue, Suite 301
Suite 30EMooresville, NC 28115
Option 3:
File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative marinas:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered 'filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours, The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing tee (if a filing fee is required by 'NCGS §1.50B-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following, the faxed or electronic tran.smission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all. questions regarding the 'filing fee and/or the details of the
filing. process,
The mailing address and telephone and fax. numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714. Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: (919)431-3000
Fax: (919)431-31.00
One copy of the petition must also be served on DLQ as fol lows:
Mr. William F. Lane. General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page .one of this letter) on the petition,.
Failure to exercise one of the options above vithin thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the .Attorne) General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil. action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael M.eiling.er with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Mooresvihle
Regional Office at (704)235-21.83 or via email at michael..meilinger@ncdenr,gov.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
A14CC681AF27425...
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
PERCS Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Case Number: DV-2020-0140
Assessed Party: Union County
Permit No.: WQCS000S4
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
County: Union
Amount Assessed: $378.16
Please use this form lien requesting remission of this civil penalty., You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in.
evaluating your request for remission. Please he aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness ofthe amount ofthe civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282,1(e), remiss -ion of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 1.43B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner The assessment s are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptlyabated continuing environmental damage resulting. from the violation e,„ explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and preventfuture occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident 1.e., explain why the violation was unavoidahle
or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance),
EXPLANATION:
STATE OF NORTII CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL, UAL LEY
COUNTY OF UNION
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Union County
Union County Collection System
PERMIT Na WQ(S00054
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WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. DV-2020-0140
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling I378.16 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated November 05, 2020, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penaiwt does hereby
waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty n ust be submitted to the Director of the Division of \Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment( No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment
This the
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SIGNA CURE
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ATTACHMENT
Union County
CASE R: -2 20-01 0
PERMIT ITWOCS00054
FACILITY: Union County Collection System
her Vi lotions
INCIDENT VIOLATION"
NUMBER
202000847
DATE VIOLATION TYPE
REGION: Mooresville
COUNTY: Union
VIOLATION DESCRIPTION
312/2020 C Of t0(Sew er Overflew)
202t 00869 2020 OO// (9ew erOverflow)
Discharge without valid permit
Discharge without valid permit
TOTAL VOLUPENALTY
AMOUNT
860 0.00
(GALLONS)
1,800
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202000889 (8P2020 DSO/ O(ewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit
1,500
202001077 3/25/2020 1 D(ewer Overflow) Discharge without valid permit
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Union County
Facility Name: Union County Collection System
Permit Number: WQCS00054
County: Union
Case Number: DV-2020-0140
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation; None documented. However, the unpermitted discharge of untreated
wastewater has the potential to adversely impact natural resources.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation; as documented in Attachment A
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
None documented. However, the unpermitted discharge of untreated wastewater has the potential to adversely
impact natural resources.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage; Unknown
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; Unknown
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; not suspected to be willful or intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and Prior SSOs reported and assessed.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$128.1.6
11/5/2020
Date
DocuSigned by:
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W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ