NC0035149_NOV2018LV0036_20180118 (2)

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Certified Mail # 7013 1710 0002 1865 7232
Return Receipt Reguested
January 11, 2018
Mr. Mark Harrill
Seven Devils Resort
151 Mr. Bish Blvd.
Boone, NC 28607
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-LV-0036
Permit No. NCO035149
Seven Devils Resort
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Harrill:
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A review of the September 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
following violation:
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Fecal Coliform 9/13/2017 400 5,200 Daily Maximum Exceeded
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. 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) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10 -day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
336-776-9800

Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
If you have any questions concerning this mater or to apply for an SOC, please contact Michael Mickey of the
Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-776-9800.
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc: Jadd Brewer ([e-mail])
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Central Files
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
450 West Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
336-776-9800