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Home My WebLink AboutNC0006351_309-2015-06_20150312, c1E.o STq _� A ,� UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY �1 w REGION 4 o Q ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER Z�tiTg< Paot�°�\o� 61 FORSYTH STREET ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-8960 MAR 12 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1060 0002 1703 9201 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Dave Haley SHE Manager Chemical Specialties, Inc. Corning Optical Fiber P.O. Box 157 Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075 Re: Notice of Violation No.: 309-2015-06 Information Request pursuant to 308 of the Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No.: NC0006351 Chemical Specialties, Inc. Waste Water Treatment Plant Dear Mr. Haley: Pursuant to Section 309(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 U.S.C. §1319(a)(1), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 hereby notifies Chemical Specialties, Inc. (CSI) it has violated its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No.: NC0006351 (Permit). Specifically, CSI has violated effluent requirements for the parameters and months listed in the Enclosure. The EPA requests, pursuant to Section 308 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. §1318, that CSI provide a written explanation of the reasons for each of the aforementioned violations, any other effluent violations that may have occurred from January 1, 2015, to the present, and provide a summary of actions taken or planned by CSI to correct the problems and prevent future violations. In instances where the actions are planned, please include a schedule for completing the actions. All information submitted must be accompanied by the following certification signed by a responsible official: "I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations." Internet Address (URL) • http://www.epa.gov Recycled/Recyclable • Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on Recycled Paper (Minimum 30% Postconsumer) Failure to comply with this information request may result in enforcement proceedings under Section 309 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. § 1319, which could result in the judicial imposition of civil or criminal penalties or the administrative imposition of civil penalties. In addition, there is potential criminal liability for the falsification of any response to the requested information. If you believe that any of the requested information constitutes confidential business information, you may assert a confidentiality claim with respect to such information except for effluent data. Further details, including how to make a business confidentiality claim, are found in Enclosure A. CSI must submit this information within 30 days of receipt of this correspondence. The submittal must be addressed to: Mr. Namon Mathews U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4 NPDES Permitting and Enforcement Branch Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960 The State of North Carolina (State) is being concurrently notified of these findings. The EPA is coordinating with the State to ensure that timely and appropriate enforcement action is taken and compliance with the conditions of the Permit is achieved. If these violations are not resolved in a timely or appropriate manner, and/or CSI fails to respond to the information request, the EPA may take enforcement action, which may include issuance of an administrative order, assessment of administrative penalties or initiation of a civil judicial action pursuant to Section 309 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. §1319. If you have questions regarding this notice and information request, please contact Mr. Namon Mathews, of my staff, at (404) 562-9777 or via e-mail at mathews.namon @epa.gov. Sincerely, Giattina Water Protection Division Enclosures cc: Mr. Jay Zimmerman North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources DMR Effluent Violations and Nonreceipt *** Region 4 Certified, Ver. 2.0, 10/14/2010 *** 1/1/201212:00:00 AM to 12/31/201412:00:00 AM Permit NC0006351 Permit Name Chemical Specialties LLC Version Nmbr 0 Curr. Major Minor Status Major Issue Date Effective Date 4/4/14 5/1/14 Expiration Date 11/30/18 Version # 0 Outfall 001 M 00310 BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date 5/1/14 Limit End Date 11/30/18 Sample Type Frequency of Analysis Limit Unit Desc Statistical Base Limit Value 5/31/14 6/30/14 7/31/14 8/31/14 9/30/14 10/31/14 11/30/14 Milligrams per Liter DAILY MX Not Received Not Received Not Received Not Received Not Received Not Received Not Received 00400 pH / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date 5/1/14 Limit End Date 11/30/18 Sample Type Frequency of Analysis E Limit Unit Desc Statistical Base Limit Value 4t 10/31/14 11/30/14 Standard Units DAILY MN 6 Not Received Not Received Standard Units DAILY MX 9 Not Received Not Received 00530 Solids, total suspended / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date 5/1/14 Limit End Date 11/30/18 Sample Type Frequency of Analysis Limit Unit Desc Statistical Base Limit Value 10/31 /14 11/30/14 Pounds per Day 30DA AVG 2 Not Received Not Received Pounds per Day DAILY MX 3 Not Received Not Received 2/9/15 11:08 AM Page 1 of 4 DMR Effluent Violations and Nonreceipt *** Region 4 Certified, Ver. 2.0, 10/14/2010 *** 1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM to 12/31/2014 12:00:00 AM Permit NC0006351 Version # 0 Outfall 001 M 00610 Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date 5/1/14 Limit End Date 11/30/18 Sample Type Frequency of Analysis I Limit Unit Desc Statistical Base Limit Value 10/31 /14 11/30/14 Pounds per Day 30DA AVG 2 Not Received Not Received Pounds per Day DAILY MX 3 Not Received Not Received 01002 Arsenic, total [as As] / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date Limit End Date 5/1/14 11/30/18 Sample Type Frequency of Analysis Limit Unit Desc Statistical Base Limit Value 10/31/14 11/30/14 Pounds per Day 30DA AVG .208 Not Received Not Received Pounds per Day DAILY MX .416 Not Received Not Received 01034 Chromium, total [as Cr] / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date 5/1/14 Limit End Date 11/30/18 Sample Type Frequency of Analysis Limit Unit Desc. Statistical Base Limit Value 10/31/14 11/30/14 Pounds per Day SODA AVG .104 Not Received Not Received Pounds per Day DAILY MX .2 Not Received Not Received 01042 Copper, total [as Cu] / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date 5/1/14 Limit End Date 11/30/18 Sample Type Frequency of Analysis Limit Unit Desc Pounds per Day Pounds per Day Statistical Base Limit Value 30DA AVG DAILY MX .06 .12 10/31/14 11/30/14 Not Received Not Received Not Received Not Received 2/9/15 11:08 AM Page 2 of 4 DMR Effluent Violations and Nonreceipt *** Region 4 Certified, Ver. 2.0, 10/14/2010 *** 1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM to 12/31/2014 12:00:00 AM Permit NC0006351 Version # 0 Outfall 001 M 01051 Lead, total [as Pb] / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date 5/1/14 Limit End Date 11/30/18 Sample Type Frequency of Analysis Limit Unit Desc Statistical Base Limit Value 10/31/14 11/30/14 Pounds per Day 30DA AVG .01 Not Received Not Received Pounds per Day DAILY MX .037 Not Received Not Received 01067 Nickel, to tot Limit Start Date 5/1/14 [as Ni] / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit End Date 11/30/18 Litt Limit Unit Desc Statistical Base Limit Value Micrograms per Liter DAILY MX 5/31/14 7/31/14 8/31/14 9/30/14 10/31/14 11/30/14 Not Received Not Received Not Received Not Received Not Received Not Received Sample Type Frequency of Analysis 01092 Zinc, total [as Zn] / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date 5/1/14 Limit End Date 11/30/18 Sample Type - Frequency of Analysis Limit Unit Desc Statistical Base Limit Value 5/31/14 6/30/14 9/30/14 10/31/14 11/30/14 Pounds per Day 30DA AVG .313 .6681 .7745 .3351 Not Received Not Received Pounds per Day DAILY MX .626 1.043 .78 Not Received Not Received 2/9/15 11:08 AM Page 3 of 4 • DMR Effluent Violations and Nonreceipt *** Region 4 Certified, Ver. 2.0, 10/14/2010 *** 1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM to 12/31/2014 12:00:00 AM Permit NC0006351 Version # 0 Outfall 001 M 01147 Selenium, total [as Se] / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date 5/1/14 Limit End Date Sample Type Frequency ofAnalyss 11/30/18 Limit Unit Desc Statistical Base Limit Value 10/31/14 11'/30/14 Pounds per Day 30DA AVG .208 Not Received Not Received Pounds per Day DAILY MX .416 Not Received Not Received 50050 Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant / Location 1 / Season 9 / Base Limit Start Date 5/1/14 Limit.End. Date 11/30/18 Sample Type. `Frequency of Analysis Limit Unit Desc Statistical Base Limit' Value DAIIRi/` ues,`4 1.0131114 11/30/14 Million Gallons per Day 30DA AVG .025 Not Received Not Received 2/9/15 11:08 AM Page 4 of 4 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 4 ATLANTA FEDERAL CENTER 61 FORSYTH STREET ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-8960 MAR 12 2015 CERTIFIED MAIL 7010 1060 0002 1703 9195 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Jay Zimmerman Acting Director, Division of Water Resources North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1611 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 Re: Notice of Violation No.: 309-2015-06 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No.: NC0006351 Chemical Specialties, Inc. Waste Water Treatment Plant Dear Mr. Zimmerman: Pursuant to Section 309(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1319(a)(1), the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 has determined that Chemical Specialties,. Inc. (CSI) is in violation of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No.: NC0006351 (Permit). Specifically, CSI's Waste Water Treatment Plant has violated effluent requirements for Total Zinc and non -receipt of Discharge Monitoring Reports. The EPA is simultaneously notifying CSI of these findings through the issuance of a Notice of Violation (NOV). A copy of the NOV is enclosed for your convenience and record. If the State of North Carolina (State) commences appropriate action within 30 days of receipt of this letter to ensure that CSI achieves expeditious compliance with its Permit, additional involvement by the EPA may not be required. However, if the State does not take such action, the EPA may then take the necessary steps to require CSI to come into compliance. Please advise the EPA within 15 days of receipt of this letter of the action(s) you plan to take in this matter to ensure that CSI achieves expeditious compliance with its Permit requirements. If a formal enforcement action is taken, please provide a copy of the applicable documents for our records. Internet Address (URL) • http://www.epa.gov Recycled/Recyclable • Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on Recycled Paper (Minimum 30% Postconsumer) If you have questions regarding this NOV, please contact Mr. Maurice Horsey, of my staff, at (404) 562-9764 or via e-mail at Horsey.Maurice@epa.gov. Sincerely, es D. Giattina Director Water Protection Division Enclosure