NCS000407_Mount Holly 2021 Annual Report_20210818

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HOLLY
August 18, 2021
CERTIFIED MAIL (#7017 2620 0000 6788 0462)
DEQ-DEMLR Stormwater Program
Attn: Jeanette Powell
512 N Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
RE: 2021 Annual Report (NCS000407)
Dear Jeanette:
We are submitting this letter in response to the email we received from you on June 16, 2021regarding
Annual Reporting guidance. On May 24-25, 2021, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Staff
from the Mooresville Office conducted a MS4 Compliance Audit of the City of Mount Holly's Phase II
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Program. The following minimum control measures were
evaluated:
• Program Implementation, Documentation & Assessment
• Public Education & Outreach
• Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
• Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
On June 4, 2021 DEQ issued a Notice of Violation (NOV-2021-PC-0303) to the City of Mount Holly. The
following actions were required:
1.) Respond in writing within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice to
acknowledge the requirements and the intent to comply. Letter Mailed June 29, 2021.
2.) Adopt a Council Resolution within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice. The
resolution must declare support for a compliant stormwater management program. Council Resolution
Adopted June 28, 2021.
3.) Submit documentation for review and comment within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days
from the date of receipt of the letter:
a. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program Plan
b. MS4 operation & Maintenance Program Plan
c. Municipal SCM Operation & Maintenance Program Plan
P.O. Box 406 Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120

d. Conduct a self audit which includes, at a minimum, an evaluation of compliance with the
permit, construction site runoff controls; total maximum daily loads.
e. Develop a Draft Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
4.) Submit an NPDES M54 permit application within thirty (30) days of receiving written DEQ
concurrence that the submitted Draft SWMP documents a compliant stormwater management
program.
5.) Respond to public comments on the Draft SWMP and submit a final SWMP for DEQ approval and
final permit issuance.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at 704-951-0074 ext. 1002 or
[e-mail]
ncerely,
avi E. Johns
n PE
City f Mount
olly
Utilities Director/City Engineer
(Submitted Via Email)
P.O. Box 406 Mount Holly, North Carolina 28120