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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0005762_LV-2008-0210_20080707DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT Violator: Westpoint Home Inc County: Scotland Case Number: LV-2008-0210 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; 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; • This facility had four weekly fecal violations and one monthly fecal violation that met enforcement criteria. 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; 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and • This facility has had three civil penalties assessed against it with the past 12 months. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. • Enforcement costs to the State totaled $115.17. Date Belinda S. Henson Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office t; CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 3450 0003 5543 4128 Maxell Headley Westpoint Horne Inc P.O. Box 388 Wagram, NC 28396 SUBJECT: Dear Mr. Headley: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality July 7, 2008 Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit NC0005762 Westpoint Home Inc Wagram plant Case No. LV-2008-0210 Scotland County This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,865.17 ($1,750.00 civil penalty + $115.17 enforcement costs) against Westpoint Home Inc. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Westpoint Home Inc for the month of February 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0005762. The violations which occurred in February 2008 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Westpoint Horne Inc violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NC0005762 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(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). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Belinda S. Henson, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Fayetteville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Westpoint Home Inc: NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality/Surface Water Protection Section 225Green St./Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone (910)433-3300 FAX (910) 486-0707 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Customer Service 7-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper $750.00 $1,000.00 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005762, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Geometric Mean limit for FEC COLI. 4 of the 4 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0005762, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI. $1,750.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $115.17 Enforcement Costs $1,865.17 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) 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; (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 Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 Quality 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 in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) 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. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality 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 request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 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 original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed - provided the original and one copy of the document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714 Telephone (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 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 date/time 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 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 the Surface Water Staff of the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300. Sincerely, teiiincL sr414:47,eD Belinda S. Henson Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Fayetteville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2008-0210 County: Scotland Assessed Party: Westpoint Home Inc Permit No. (if applicable): NC0005762 Amount Assessed: $1,865.17 Please use this form when 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 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. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. 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. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable 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 (i.e., explain how payment. of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF Scotland Westpoint Home Inc IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST Wagram plant PERMIT NO. NC0005762 WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADIVIINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV-2008-0210 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1. 865.17 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 7, 2008, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, 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 must be submittedto the director of the Division of Water Quality 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 day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE PERMIT: NC0005762 ATTACHMENT A Westpoint Home Inc CASE NUMBER: LV-2008-0210 FACILITY: Wagram plant COUNTY: Scotland REGION: Fayetteville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALLI VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $250.00 2-2008 001 Effluent FEC COLI 02/05/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 880 120.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $250.00 2-2008 001 Effluent FEC COLI 02/19/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 2,000 400.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $250.00 2-2008 001 Effluent FEC COLI 02/26/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 - 6,000 1,400.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $250.00 2-2008 001 Effluent FEC COLI 02/28/08 Weekly #/100m1 400 1,000 150.00 Daily Maximum Exceeded $750.00 2-2008 001 Effluent FEC COLI 02/29/08 Weekly #/100m1 200 427.5 113.75 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded EF NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0005762 DISCHARGE NO. 001 FACILITY NAME: Westpoint Home OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC): ANTHONYQIAVIS UENT MONTH FEBRUARY CLASS: IV GRADE: IV CERTIFIED LABORATORIES: (1) Westpoint Home Wastewater (2) Microbac Lab (3) TBL Environmental. CHECK BLOCK ORC HAS CHANGED AtCn: CENTRAL FILES DEHNR-DWQ 1617 Mal Service Center RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 svvi AP -8,200B YEAR 2008 COUNT) Scotland PHONE: 910369-4392 PERSONS COLLECTING SAMPLES; RONALD LOCKLEAR, FRED LOCKLEAR Q,J1/1.,L)/ D P (SIGNATURE OF OPERA'l IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE, 1 CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. Rie LO(Kr4R008 3--96-�� DATE Operator Arrival Time Date 24:00 HRS Operator Tone on Die HRS ORC on Sde? WPM 60050 00010 00400 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 00300 00600 00886 00745 01034 FLOW EFF [ XI INF [ I Daly Rate MGD Temp Celsius °c pH Units Residual Chorine UGIL BOD, 20° C LBIDay Ammonia Ndrogen MGIL Total Suspended Residue LB/DAY Fecal Cordons Geometric Mean $11100ML Dissolved Total Oxygen Nitrogen MGIL MGIL Total Phosphorous MGIL Sulfides LBIDay Chromium LBIDay 2 0700 24 0.372 6.4 7.99 14.16 4 0700 24 0.323 7.2 7.63 94 177 13.72 6 0700 24 0.421 11.4 7.59 132 254 12.12 8 0700 24 0.530 10.1 7.61 74 202 12.48 10 0700 24 0.349 9.7 8.14 12.08 12 0700 24 0.624 6.5 7.78 27 141 289 13.25 ............... ............... ............... 14 0700 24 B 0.490 7.3 7.80 0 190 211 12.23 16 0700 24 0.432 9.5 8.23 11.64 18 0700 24 Y 0.430 12.0 8.39 32 152 11.21 ............... ................ 20. 0700 24 Y 0.548 8.5 7.72 27 122 12.96 22 0700 24 0.505 8.6 7.81 25 144 11.17 24 0700 24 0.429 10.2 8.20 11.74 26 0700 24 0.528 9.5 8.55 73 116 Q 28 0700 24 B 0.650 7.8 8.30 102 222 BOQO 13.33 30 0700 24 AVERAGE >fV1A1(#BIiUF .................... ..................... MINIMUM 0.453 8.8 0.323 1 6.4 I 7.40 0 0 78 25 1.48 1.48 185 4 107 t427.18 2 12.51 11.17 4.58 4.58 21.0 21.0 >0.1 >0.1 0.0034 0.0034 MONTHLY AVG LIMIT 7.000 28 ugp Template of DEM Form MR-1 (12193) H Holiday 1306 2658 2001100m1 24 12 NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0005762 FACILITY NAME: Westpoint Home Inc FACILITY STATUS Month February YEAR 2008 CLASS: IV COUNTY: Scotland All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements X If the facility is noncompliance, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made TBL reported BOD qualifiers for the following dates with codes applied: (1) 2-1-08 with code E applied...No sample dilution met the requirement of a DO residual of at least 1.0 mg/L. (2) 2-13-08 with code I applied: The calculated seed corrections were below 0.6 mg/L. (3) 2-28-08 and 2-29-08 with code A applied....The DO depletion of the water blank exceeded 0.2 mg/L (4) 2-6-08 with • more than one code applies Final DO of dilution water blank > than initial DO. We also had split fecal sample results with dates matching results reported on front of DMR. Those dates and results are as follows....2-5-08...11, 2-12-08 108, 2-19-08....1100, 2-26-08 1900 and 2-28.08....390. All these results were reported by Microbac Lab. We exceeded our monthly limit on fecal. We have made some process changes that have brought us back in compliance. These changes involved increasing our detention time in our clarifiers. This allows for more solids settling. We have also wasted some solids from our system. These were pumped into the digester. We continue to work with our testing labs to closely monitor this situation. Westpoint Home Inc. Address P.O. Box 388 Wagram N.C. (910) 369 4111 Date Permit Exp. Date... July 31;2009 00010 Temperature 00076 Turbidity 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00082 Color (ADMI) 00095 Conductivity 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 0034000D 00400 Ph 00530 Total Suspended Residue 00545 Settable Matter 00556 Oil & Grease 00600 Total Nitrogen 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 00625 Total Kjeldhal N trogen 00630 Nitrates/Nibites 00665 Total Phosphorous 00720 Cyanide 00745 Total Sulfide 00927 Total Magnesium 00929 Total Sodium 00940 Total Chloride PARAMETER CODES 00951 Total Fluoride 01002 Arsenic 01027 Cadmium 01032 Hexavalent Chromiur 01034 Chromium 01037 Total Colbalt 01042 Copper 01045 Iron 01051 Lead 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliform 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 Formaldehyde 71900 Mercury 01105 Aluminum 81551 Xylene Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, ext 581 or 534 The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit to report data. • ORC mustvisit facility and documentvisitation of facility as required per 15A NCAN 8A.0202 (b) (5) (B) , 15A NCAC 8A.0202 (b) (5) (B) . •• If signed by other than permitte, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the per 15A NCAC 2B . 0506 (b) (2) (D) . Permit Enforcement History by Owner Owner: Westpoint Home Inc 07/03/08 1 Facility: Wagram plant Permit: NC0005762 Region: Fayetteville County: Scotland Penalty Remission Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection Has Assessment penalty Enforcemen Request Enf Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission Memo Sent Pmt Case Case Number MR Approved Amount t Costs Damages Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount to AGO Total Paid Balance Due Plan Closed WQ-1989-0014 06/01/89 $8,500.00 $392.64 $.00 07/17/89 08/03/89 $.00 $.00 $8,892.64 $.00 No 08/31/89 WQ-1989-0018 08/03/89 $48,000.00 $364.83 $.00 09/26/89 10/19/89 $.00 $.00 $48,364.83 $.00 No 11/29/89 LV-1992-0008 03/26/92 $3,750.00 $156.40 $.00 04/28/92 06/04/92 $750.00 $.00 $3,156.40 $.00 No 07/26/92 LT-1997-0002 03/17/97 $500.00 $.00 $.00 $500.00 $.00 No 04/25/97 LV-1997-0040 04/23/98 $9,000.00 $288.56 $.00 06/02/98 08/05/98 $1,800.00 $7,488.56 $.00 No 10/08/98 TX-2000-0040 06/27/00 $1,000.00 $24.24 $1,024.24 $.00 No 07/24/00 LV-2001-0509 12/17/01 $250.00 $75.21 $325.21 $.00 No 01/14/02 LV-2001-0540 12/19/01 $250.00 $75.21 $325.21 $.00 No 01/14/02 LV-2002-0078 04/08/02 $500.00 $75.21 $575.21 $.00 No 05/03/02 LV-2002-0451 09/17/02 $1,500.00 $75.21 $1,575.21 $.00 No 10/22/02 LV-2002-0466 09/23/02 $1,750.00 $75.21 $1,825.21 $.00 No 10/22/02 LV-2003-0063 01/31/03 $500.00 $63.35 $563.35 $.00 No 02/24/03 LV-2003-0336 12-2002 04/01/03 $250.00 $63.35 $313.35 $.00 No 04/25/03 LV-2003-0519 4-2003 07/30/03 $1,750.00 $63.35 $1,813.35 $.00 No 08/28/03 LV-2003-0565 5-2003 08/26/03 $1,750.00 $63.35 $1,813.35 $.00 No 09/18/03 LV-2003-0837 9-2003 12/30/03 $750.00 $58.28 $808.28 $.00 No 01/22/04 LV-2005-0242 3-2005 07/19/05 $500.00 $58.28 $558.28 $.00 No 08/01/05 LV-2007-0179 2-2007 05/03/07 62,250.00 $76.62 $.00 $2,326.62 $.00 No 05/25/07 LV-2008-0126 12-2007.2 04/08/08 $500.00 $115.17 $615.17 $.00 No 05/12/08 LV-2008-0181 1-2008 3 05/15/08 $500.00 $115.17 �J $615.17 $.00 No 06/05/08 07/03/08 2 Owner: Westpoint Home Inc LV-2008-0210 2-2008 06/11/06 $1,750.00 $115.17 $1,865.17 No Total Cases: 21 $85,500.00 $2,394.81 Total Penalties: $87,894.81 $83,479.64 $1,865.17 Total Penalties after remission(s): $85,344.81 #..,4_,....$.„ .. 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Permit Origin Location Viol, Category Parameter Date Description TolalDollars 02.2008 NC0005762 001 Effluent Limit Violation Coliform,Fec,.. 0212912008 Monthly Oeomet,,.$750,00 02.2008 NC0005762 001 Effluent Limit Violation Coliiorm, Fn.,. 0210512008 Daily Maximum ,.. $250,00 02.2008 NC0005762 001 Effluent Limit Violation Coliform,Fec.,. 0212812008 Daily Maximum.., $250,00 02.2008 NC0005762 001 Effluent Limit Violation Coliform,Fec... 0211812008 Daily Maximum,.. $250.00 02.2008 NC0005762 001 Etlluent Limit Violation Coliform, Fec,,, 0212612008 Daily Maximum ,,, $250,00 " Penal Waived N , � RO Assessed' CO Assessed : Ex. orf F&D Letter;.: p Penal Details,,. lY-. Penalty Assessed: 0611112008 Enforcement Contact Helton, Yancey • Modif PenaltyAmount: $1150.00 Letter date: Letter Salutation: Damages: F&D Received by Facilk Regional Contact: Brantley, Mark • Enforcement Cost $115.17 Days Response Due: Date Response Due: Total Penalties. $1865.17 . - < Back Nei r finish 'Cancel, 15violations : Ready IPage 111 ISID ENPS CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 3450 0003 5543 4128 Maxell Headley Westpoint Home Inc P.O. Box 388 Wagram, NC 28396 SUBJECT: Dear Mr. Headley: Michae.!<F. Easley, Governor Willianf°G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality July 7, 2008 Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit NC0005762 Westpoint Home Inc Wagram plant Case No. LV-2008-0210 Scotland County This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,865.17 ($1,750.00 civil penalty + $115.17 enforcement costs) against Westpoint Home Inc. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Westpoint Home Inc for the month of February 2008. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0005762. The violations which occurred in February 2008 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Westpoint Horne Inc violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NC0005762 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(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). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Belinda S. Henson, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Fayetteville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Westpoint Home Inc: NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality/Surface Water Protection Section 225Green St./Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone (910)433-3300 FAX (910) 486-0707 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us Customer Service 7-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper DM Point Source Fax:91980.76496 Nov 20 2008 7:38 P. 01 Michael F. f asloy, Governor State of North Carolina t~' FAX TRANSMITTAL, DATE: November' 2008 TO: Mark Brantley William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director Division of Water Quality Number of pages 1 +2 Fax: 910-486-0707 Phone: RE: Compliance: LV-2908-9210 Yancey Helton FROM: Yoe R. Corporon off: 919-807-6394 Fax: 919-807-6495 (Paid in full through the AG's office) Copies per your Request: • Payment Confirmation from John Verdejo (AGs Office) • copy of the check A TA NCDENR North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mall Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919) 807-6300 Customer Service 1 800 623-7748 DWQ Point Source Fax:9198076496 Nov 20 2008.7:38 P. 02 Subject: Payment Confirmation From: "John.Verdejo" <John.Verdejo@acmail.net> Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:55:55 -0400 To: Tom Belnick <tom.behnck@ncunail.net>, Dina Spxinlde ina.Spxinkle[cr7ncmail.net> Payment Was received from: Tom Fitch LV-2008-0200 $500.00-Penalty $49.66-Investjgativ-e Cost $9.40-Iat.erest Total-$559.08 Chatham County John Vezdejo <John._Verdejo ncmail nets Office of General Counsel North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Roy Fite LV 2008-0200.pdf Content,Type: applicationlpdf Content -Encoding: base64 Yancey Helton LV-2008-0210.pdf Content -Encoding: base64 Content -Type: application/pH ►f 1 10/30/2008 7:35 AM D'Q Point Source Fax:9198076496 • Nov 20 2008 7:38 P.03 THIS CHECK IS 1N FULL FaYM>=NT OF ITEMS ijs1 O HEREON WP HOME .WESTPoINT HQMe 28TH EAST211TH STREET, STH FL•OOFt NEWYORK. 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