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Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
May 21, 2021
Certified Mail 7018 1130 0000 1608 2101
Return Receipt Requested
Darren A Hackett, Heir
Russel Harrison Hackett, Heir
2518 Race Track Road
Sophia, NC 27350
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENFORCE
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-PC-0258 and NOV-2021-PC-0293
Permit No. WQ0015491
Caraway Speedway WWTF
Randolph County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the December 2020, January and February 2021 self -monitoring reports for
the subject facility indicated the following recurring violations that warrant your immediate
attention and actions:
A. Failure to submit Non Discharge Monthly Report (NDMR) and Non Discharge
Application Report (NDAR) for the months of December 2020 (NOV-2021-PC-
0258), and January and February 2021 (NOV-2021-PC-0293) on or before the last
day of the following month per Permit Condition IV.3 and IV.6.
This is a chronic repeat violation previously noted in a Civil Penalty Assessment
dated January 28, 2021; a Notices of Violation with Intent to Enforce dated
November 18, 2020 and April 2, 2018; a Notice of Violation dated May 4, 2020,
August 21, 2020, September 9, 2020, and October 28, 2020; and a Notice of
Deficiency dated January 23, 2019.
Our office is considering the pursuit of punitive sanctions for these violations.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to
G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation,
request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing
within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of this information will be
conducted, and you will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed
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Winston-Salem Regional Office 1450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300 I Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
336.776.9800
regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period,
a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
Your written response should be sent to my attention at the address shown on the
letterhead. Be advised that should these violations continue, further enforcement actions
including civil penalty may result.
Your immediate attention is greatly appreciated in these matters. If you have any
questions related to this Notice, please contact me or Caitlin Caudle at 336-976-9800 or
caitlin.caudle@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
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Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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