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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDWR SWP Read File Archive Nov. 2009....�.� r NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue . Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director Johnny Brown, Mayor Town of Andrews PO Box 1210 Andrews NC 28901 November 5, 2009 Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-PC-0886 Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Andrews WWTP Permit No. NCO020800 Cherokee County Dear Mayor Brown: Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted 2009-10-29. The Pretreatment Compliance Inspection was conducted by Keith Haynes of the Asheville Regional Office. The Town's approved modified pretreatment program was found to be in violation of Permit NCO020800 for the following: I Inspection Area Compliance Issue Pretreatment Updated Headworks Analysis (HWA) past due Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observations and comments. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and note that the HWA is due on November 13, 2009. Failure to submit the updated Headworks by the aforementioned date will result in this Office submitting an enforcement recommendation to Raleigh for consideration. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Haynes at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Attachment cc: Michael Ladd, w/ attachment WQ Central Files w/ attachment ARO w/ attachment PERCS Unit w/ attachment SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U:S. Highway 70 Swannanoa NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299 7043\Customer Service 1 877 623 6748R lurR //� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.orp ,.v E Fn..A�:�(i��,�.:� _�,�r.'�._�.r,.??�_ ,_,iFCa, ., �:�i,`1 .:a: �'�0686( ` `j United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NC0020800 111 121 09/10/29 117 181 PI 19I SI 20I I Remarks 2111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --------------------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67I 169 701 I 71 I_I 72I N I 73' I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 01:40 PM 09/10/29 07/10/01 Andrews WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Reagan Ave Andrews NC 28901 03:10 PM 09/10/29 12/08/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Michael J. La.dd/ORC/828-479-6428/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Michael Ladd,PO Box 1210 Andrews NC 28901/ORC/828-321-3006/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Pretreatment Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ e 9 Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Roger C Edwards ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PRETREATMENT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION (PCI) REPORT .;KGROUND INFORMATION [Complete Prior To PCI: Review Program Info Database Sheet(s)] Control Authority (POTW) Name: Town of Andrews 2. Control Authority Representative(s): Mike Ladd 3. Title(s): _Pretreatment Coordinator 4. Last Inspection Date: _9/25/08_ Inspection Type (Check One): ❑ PCI Z Audit 5. Has Program Completed All Requirements from the Previous Inspection and Program Info Sheet(s)? ❑ YES ® NO 6. Is POTW under an Order That Includes Pretreatment Conditions? ❑ YES ® NO Order Type, Number, Parameters: Are Milestone Dates Being Met? ❑ YES ❑ NO PCS CODING Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number MM/DD/YY Inspec.Type Inspector Fac. Type N C� 0 j 0 2 (0�8�0�0( �10 �29 I09 L P S I 1 J (DTIA) (TYPI) (INSP) (FACC) 7. Current Number Of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs)? I SIUS 8. Current Number Of Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs)? I CIUS 9. Number of SIUs Not Inspected By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 0 10. Number of SIUs Not Sampled By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 0 11. Enter the Higher Number of 9 or 10 0 NOIN 12. Number of SIUs With No IUP, or With an Expired IUP 0 NOCM 13. Number of SIUs in SNC for Either Reporting or Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods (Total Number of SIUs in SNC) 11 0 PSNC 14. Number of SIUs in SNC For Reporting During Either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods 0 MSNC 5. Number of SIUs In SNC For Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods 0 SNPS 16. Number of SIUs In SNC For Both Reporting and Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 Semi-annual Periods 0 POTW INTERVIEW 17. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any NPDES Limits Violations? If Yes, What are the Parameters and How are these Problems Being Addressed? 18. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any Problems Related to an Industrial Discharge (Interference, Pass -Through, Blockage, Citizens' Complaints, Increased Sludge Production, Etc.)? If Yes, How are these Problems Being Addressed? 19. Which Industries have been in SNC for Limits or Reporting during SNC for either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods? Not Been Published for SNC for Public Notice?(May refer to PAR if Excessive SIUs in SNC) Not Put 20. Which Industries are on Compliance Schedules or Orders? For all SIUs on an Order, Has a Signed Copy of the Order been sent to the Division? 21. Are Any Permits Or Civil Penalties Currently Under Adjudication? If Yes, Which Ones? ❑ YES ® NO ❑ YES ® NO Limits: None Reporting: None dished: N/A None ❑ YES ® NO LTMP/STMP FILE REVIEW: 22. Is LTMP/STMP Monitoring Being Conducted at Appropriate Locations and Frequencies? ® YES ❑ NO 23. Are Correct Detection Levels being used for all LTMP/STMP Monitoring? ® YES ❑ NO Is LTMP/STMP Data Maintained in a Table or Equivalent? ® YES ❑ NO Is Table Adequate? ® YES ❑ NO All LTMP/STMP effluent data reported on Discharge Monitoring Report? ❑ YES ❑ NO DWQ Inspector, please verify yourself! 26. If NO to 23 - 26, list violations 27. Should any Pollutants of Concern be Eliminated from or Added to LTMP/STMP? ❑ YES ® NO If yes, which ones? Eliminated: Added: NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/25/07 Page I 28. PRETREATMENT PROGRAM ELEMENTS REVIEW - Please review POTW files, verify POTW has copy of Program,:_ their files_ comnlete with sunnortine documents and conv of PFRCS Annroval Letter_ and dates consistent with Program Info: Program Element Last Submittal Date In file? Last Approval Date In file Date Next Due, If Applicable Headworks Analysis (HWA) 7/23/03 ® Yes ❑ No 10/3/05 ® Yes ❑ No 12/31/08 Industrial Waste Survey (IWS) 5/4/06 ® Yes ❑ No 7/18/06 ❑ Yes ❑ No 6/1/11 Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) 7/31/07 ® Yes ❑ No 8/3/07 ® Yes ❑ No Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) 10/29/08 ® Yes ❑ No 11/19/08 ® Yes ❑ No Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) 12/17/08 ® Yes ❑ No 12/18/08 ® Yes ❑ No INIIIT.QTRIAT, iTSFR PERMIT (TITP) Fii.R REVIEW (I TTIP FTI.F RFVTFWS OR 1 FTI.F, RFVTF.W AND 1 IU INSPECTION) 29. User Name �— Team Industries 2. 3. 30. IUP Number 0004 I 31. Does File Contain Current Permit? ® Yes ❑ No 11 ❑ Yes ❑ I ❑ Yes ❑ No 32. Permit Expiration Date 9/2/13 33. Categorical Standard Applied (I.E. 40 CFR, Etc.) Or N/A 433 r — 34. Does File Contain Permit Application Completed Within One Year Prior ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No o ❑Yes El No to Permit Issue Date? 35. Does File Contain an Inspection Completed Within Last Calendar Year? I ® Yes ❑ No El Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No 36. a. Does the File Contain a Slug/Spill Control Plan? a. ®Yes ❑No a. ❑Yes ❑No a. ❑Yes ❑No b. If No, is One Needed? (See Inspection Form from POTW) b. ❑Yes ❑No b. ❑Yes ❑No b. ❑Yes ❑No 37. For 40 CFR 413 and 433 TTO Certification, Does File Contain a Toxic ®Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A Organic Management Plan (TOMP)? 38. a. Does File Contain Original Permit Review Letter from the Division? a. ®Yes ❑No a. []Yes ❑No a. ❑Yes ONO b. All Issues Resolved? b.®Yes❑No❑N/A b:❑Yes❑No❑N/A b.❑Yes❑No❑N/A 39. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Complete ® Yes ❑ No 11 ❑ Yes ❑ No ElYes [I No its Sampling as Required by IUP, including flow? 40. Does File Contain POTW Sampling Chain -Of -Custody Forms? I ® Yes El -No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No 41. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the SIU Complete its ®Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A Sampling as Required by IUP, including flow? 41b. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did SIU submit all reports ®Yes❑No❑N/A Yes❑No❑N/A IP ❑Yes❑No❑NIA on time? 42a. For categorical IUs with Combined Wastestream Formula (CWF), does ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A file includeprocess/dilution flows as Required by IUP? 42b. For categorical IUs with Production based limits, does file include ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A production rates and/or flows as Required by IUP? 43a. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identify ®Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No All Limits Non -Compliance from Both POTW and SIU Sampling? 43b. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identify ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑NOON/A All Re ortin Non -Compliance from SIU Sampling? 44. a. Was the POTW Notified by SIU (Within 24 Hours) of All Self- a.❑Yes❑No®N/A a.❑Yes❑No❑N/A a.❑Yes❑No❑N/A Monitoring Violations? b. Did Industry Resample and submit results to POTW Within 30 Days? b.❑Yes❑No®N/A b.❑Yes❑No❑N/A b.❑Yes❑No❑N/A c. If applicable, Did POTW resample within 30 days of becoming aware c.❑Yes❑No®N/A c.❑Yes❑No❑N/A c.❑Yes❑No❑N/A of SIU limit violations in the POTW's sampling of the SIU? 45. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Was the SIU in SNC? ❑ Yes ® No 11 ❑ Yes ❑ No 11 ❑ Yes ❑ No 46. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Was Enforcement Taken ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A 11 as Specified in the POTW's ERP (NOVs, Penalties, timing, etc.)? 47. Does the File Contain Penalty Assessment Notices? ❑Yes❑No®N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A 48. Does The File Contain Proof Of Penal Collection? ❑Yes❑NoON/A 1 ❑Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑No❑N/A 49. a. Does the File Contain Any Current Enforcement Orders? a.❑Yes❑No®N/A a.❑Yes❑No❑N/A a.❑Yes❑No❑N/A b. Is SIU in Compliance with Order? b.❑Yes❑No®N/A b.❑Yes❑No❑N/A KOYes❑No❑N/A 50. Did the POTW Representative Have Difficulty in Obtaining Any of This ❑Yes ® No ❑Yes ❑ No 7es ❑ No Requested Information For You? NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form l ipdated 7/25/07 Page 2 W COMMENTS: avere generally in good order. INDUSTRY INSPECTION PCS CODING: Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number MM/DD/YY Inspec.Type Inspector Fac. Type INJ 1 L l l I I I 1 1 1 LSSJ l J (DTIA) (TYPI) (INSP) (FACC) 1. Industry Inspected: 2. Industry Address: 3. Type of Industry/Product: 4. Industry Contact: Title: Phone: Fax: 5. Does the POTW Use the Division Model Inspection Form or Equivalent? ❑ YES ❑ NO 6. Did the POTW Contact Conduct the Following Parts of the Industrial Inspection Thoroughly? Comments: A. Initial Interview ❑ YES ❑ NO B. Plant Tour ❑ YES ❑ NO C. Pretreatment Tour ❑ YES ❑ NO D. Sampling Review ❑ YES ❑ NO E. Exit Interview ❑ YES ❑ NO _,ustrial Inspection Comments: OVERALL SUMMARY AND COMMENTS: Comments: With the exception of the Headworks, other deficiencies noted during the 2008 audit have been Requirements: The updated Headworks Analysis (HWA) must be submitted to the PERCS Unit by no later than November 13, 2009 in order for the Town to avoid further possible enforcement recommendations. Historical SNC was not included on the 2008 PAR. This should be submitted as an amendment. Recommendations: _Please be sure to include all effluent monitories data, required by the LTMP/STMP on the appropriate DMRs NOD: ❑ YES ® NO NOV: ® YES ❑ NO QNCR: ® YES ❑ NO POTW Rating: Satisfactory Margin X Unsatisfactory PCI COMPLETED BY: Keith Haynes a DATE: November 5, 2009 NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/25/07 Page 3 A JAAll..�... NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 2, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED - 7007 1490 0004 0713 8755 William N. Hughes Town of Murphy Post Office Box 130 Murphy, North Carolina 28906-0130 SUBJECT: 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 NCO020940 Town of Murphy Murphy WWTP Case No. LV-2009-0393 Cherokee County Dear Mayor Hughes: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,551.00 ($1,500.00 civil penalty + $51.00 enforcement costs) against Town of Murphy. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Town of Murphy for the month of July 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0020940. The violations which occurred in July 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Murphy violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO020940 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, Roger C Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of Murphy: None rthCarolina SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Xturally Location: 2090 U.S. Highway70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterouality.orq 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0020940, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for CYANIDE. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $500.00 NC0020940, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for TSS - Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $1,000.00 NC0020940, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for TSS - Conc. $1,500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $51.00 Enforcement Costs $1,551.00 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) iccurred 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 14313-282.1(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 .1�t 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 petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic trammission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 Keith Haynes of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, - Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0393 County: Cherokee Assessed Party: Town of Murphy Permit No. (if applicable): NC0020940 Amount Assessed: $1,551.00 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. 14313-282.1(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 COUNTY OF Cherokee Town of Murphy IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST Murphy WWTP PERMIT NO. NCO020940 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV-2009-0393 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,551.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 2, 2009, 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 submitted to 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 ADDRESS TELEPHONE SIGNATURE 20 uivlslon or vvaier uuamy Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 2, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7007 1490 0004 0713 8762 William N. Hughes Town of Murphy Post Office Box 130 Murphy, North Carolina 28906-0130 SUBJECT: 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 NCO020940 Town of Murphy Murphy WWTP Case No. LV-2009-0394 Cherokee County Dear Mayor Hughes: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,051.00 ($1,000.00 civil penalty + $51.00 enforcement costs) against Town of Murphy. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Town of Murphy for the month of August 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0020940. The violations which occurred in August 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Murphy violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO020940 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, Roger C Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of Murphy: SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway70, Swannanoa; NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org One NorthCarolina JUr�turaltr� 2 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $1,000.00 NC0020940, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for TSS - Conc. $1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $51.00 Enforcement Costs $1,05 i .00 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: 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 I' 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 repare 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 14313-282.1(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 petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 Keith Haynes of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Rd er C. Edwards Regional Supervisor g � g p Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0394 County: Cherokee Assessed Party: Town of Murphy Permit No. (if applicable): NCO020940 Amount Assessed: $1,051.00 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. § 14313-282.1(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. 14313-282. 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 COUNTY OF Cherokee DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Town of Murphy IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND Murphy WWTP ) STIPULATION OF FACTS PERMIT NO. NCO020940 ) FILE NO. LV-2009-0394 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,051.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 2, 2009, 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 submitted to 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 11"N l206Mi-1 Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor ALT, ®a vm ® NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director I November 2, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 ! Larry M. Evers Evers, LLC 552 Corbin Rd Franklin, NC 28734 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFOF NOV-2009-OP-0057 Stream Standard Violation- Other Wast 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Removal of Best Usage Macon County Response deadline: November 24, 200 Dear Mr. Evers On October 21, 2009, Chuck Cranford from the Ashe Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection on Road in Macon County. Mr. Matt Mason (Macon Cc 401 WQC and stream standard violations were noted dt impacts to an unnamed tributary to McDowell Branch measured approximately 500 feet. VIOLATIONS 07 (In -stream sediment) Dee Freeman Secretary Regional Office of the Division of property located along Setser Branch Erosion Control) was present. tg the inspection. Sediment and fill iss C waters) were documented. Impacts I. Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In stream sediment)15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f - Approximately 500 feet of an unnamed tributary to McDowell Branch (Class C waters) was impacted by sediment deposition greater than three (3) inches throughout the Quality stream reach, representing Water ualit Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f). SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION— ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 1�TOne t Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 1 Ort11C1T01111a Phone: 828-29 ncwa e1 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-0748 Internet: vvavw.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer i Larry M. Evers November 2, 2009 Page 2 of 4 II. 401 WQC Condition Violations — The structure being installed in the stream does not meet the design standards of a bottomless culvert and is considered fill, which must be permitted through the United States Army Corps of Engineers and DWQ. In addition, the current activity is in violation of WQC conditions if it were approved by a 404 Permit. III. Removal of Best Usage —15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) — Greater than 125 feet of an unnamed tributary to McDowell Branch (Class C waters) was impacted by fill, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2). REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond by November 24, 2009. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items: I. Stream Standard - Other Waste (In -Stream Sediment) a. Please submit a Stream Restoration Plan (Plan) to this office for review and approval. The Plan must address removal of the accumulated sediment from the unnamed tributary to McDowell Branch and, if you do not plan to permit the installation of the culvert structure, restoration of the stream channel. The Plan must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for review and approval prior to implementation. You are encouraged to secure an enviromnental consultant experienced in stream restoration to assist you with development of your plan and authorization necessary to achieve compliance. It is recommended that your consultant contact Chuck Cranford of the Asheville Regional Office for additional guidance during restoration plan development. The Plan should include the following: Stream Restoration Plan (fill impacts) — Please explain how you plan to restore the pattern, profile and dimension of the impacted stream channels to include the removal of concrete footings. The streambed must be restored to the original profile, the stream banks must be stabilized, and any fill material must be removed from the riparian zone. Replanting of the riparian zone will be required. • Stream Restoration Plan (sediment impacts) — Sediment impacts to the streams onsite and downstream of the site must be removed. The sediment should be removed from the channel, taken to high ground away from the stream channel and stabilized. Also, the plan must address the measures that will be used for temporary stabilization/sediment control while this work is under way. • A proposed schedule with dates that indicate when you expect to begin and complete the stream restoration and removal of sediment. 2, 2009 if 4 • A diagram of the stream channel, referenced with photo documentation of sediment impacts. • A narrative explaining how sediment will be retained on the site and kept out of waterways, and how restoration activities will be conducted such that turbidity standards are not exceeded. b. Once the Restoration Plan has been implemented and is complete, a final report documenting restoration of the stream should be submitted to Chuck Cranford. II. 401 WQ Certification a. Clearly explain why appropriate 401 Water Quality Certification and a 404 Permit were not secured. b. If you plan to proceed with installation of the culvert, major modifications will be necessary to meet conditions of the necessary 404 Permit and associated WQC, possibly including stormwater management for all parcels connected with the impacts to waters. c. It is required that you contact the United States Army Corps of Engineers to determine if a 404 Permit is necessary for the activities under discussion. d. Satisfactory stream restoration requires planting in accordance with the EEP Publication "Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration". This document is available electronically at 1-ittp://www.neeep.net/news/reports/buffers.pdf. III. Removal of Best Usage —15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) a. The requirements listed above will meet the necessary response to this violation. Larry M. Evers November 2, 2009 Page 4 of 4 Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above -mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Chuck Cranford at (828) 296-4664. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy — NPSACOU Matt Mason - Macon County Planning (e-copy) Ronnie Dilbeck (e-copy) James Vanderwoude 1281 Georgia Road Franklin, North Carolina 28734 ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Macon\401s\Evers\NOV-2009-OP-0057.doc RUNN""Rla North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 3, 2009 Mr. Mel S. Cohen/ Mayor City of Morganton PO Box 3448 Morganton, NC 28655-9850 SUBJECT: Special Order by Consent NPDES Permit NCO026573 City of Morganton Catawba River Pollution Control Facility Burke County Dear Mayor Cohen: In the last year the Catawba River Pollution Control Facility has been experiencing non-compliance issues. The facility has had various effluent limit violations in five of the last twelvemonths. These violations appear to have been triggered by high rainfall events resulting in high flows entering the wastewater treatment plant. These rainfall events coupled with the Town's inability to effectively maintain equipment at its treatment plant has led to the aforementioned NPDES permit violations. Each incidence of reported non-compliance triggered the issuance of either a Notice of Violation and/or an Enforcement case with the assessment of civil penalties. These numerous permit violations have led to the facility's being on the Environmental Protections Agency's (EPA) Watch List. The EPA policy does not recognize Notices of Violation (NOV) or Civil Penalty Assessments (CPA) as corrective action. They only recognize an enforceable order such as a Special Order by Consent (SOC). If the City thinks that determining the cause of these violations may require additional construction or some type of evaluation with additional sampling through the City's pretreatment program, it may be necessary to consider entering into a Special Order by Consent. A Special Order by Consent (SOC) as prescribed by North Carolina General Statues 143-215.2 and 143-215.67 is a voluntary legal document by which the City is directed by the Environmental Management Commission to take actions in order to eliminate future violations. Included in the SOC would be a schedule of dates indicating work to be performed in determining the causes of the violations. In turn, the City may receive modified or relaxed limits as part of the Special Order by Consent. The City must comply with these modified or relaxed limits until the Special Order by Consent expires. Detailed information on SOC's can be found on the web at the following address: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/psceu/SOC`/`20info.htm No lhCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\26573 Morganton WWTP r. In response to continued violations and the associated environmental concerns, the Asheville Regional Office would like to request the City consider entering into a Special Order by Consent until full NPDES permit compliance is achieved. Additionally, if progress is not made on resolving these non-compliance issues, the EPA will send a 308 letter which will require extensive detailed explanation and possibly follow with a 309 letter which may require the Division of Water Quality to move forward with an enforceable order. There is also the possibility that the EPA could issue a Federal order. It is requested you respond to this letter in writing within fifteen (15) days of receipt. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Menzel with the Water Quality staff in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: Asheville Regional Files Central Files Jeremy E. Rees/ ORC NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 3, 2009 William McGlocklin SKF USA Inc 1111 Adams Avenue Norristown PA 19403-2403 Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling inspection Girmes Site Remediation Permit No: NCO086088 Buncombe County Dear Mr. McGlocklin: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection conducted on October 20, 2009. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. -� Sincerely, �� Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Mark P Swann, ORC Central Files Asheville Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOrthCarolina Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.orq G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\86088 SKF Girmes Nutuir'a[l//// y 7 N N _T X a EO y F f l0 { c � i 16a � � o f T P d C N 'V Q � - � - J O cn �E Q N L U1 cu a E 3 o ?d E U w E v Ib NO U) N ' `o 11F ErN N E � o 3 m p N N O~ Z U N N d z wv u fO d(D 3 UN' . N N� ^ F co> 3 Ol E E � .-�•V3'. do.a .. N � � .. E u o� 4 rt a U w w FJ 10 o z E O E _ o s z o E a a c ol (U A w u o c rc E a <m :e o.Z M _ a � � m - � N 3 w' c V ice•. cu F EO N E w E < _ ro m aq n 1p z" a u o a z"z" u.+ z" w c° n ƒ = _ - - - ! 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The Compliance Evauluation Inpsection was conducted by Janet Cantwell and Don Price ofthe Asheville Regional Office. The wastewater treatment facility was found to be in violation of Pen -nit NCO086428 for the following: Inspection Area Compliance Issue Operations & There was an odor of sewage upon arrival at the WWTP. Grease was observed Maintenance floating on top of the clarifier. Based upon on -site observation, operations and maintenance at this facility are creating conditions conducive to the attraction of vermin. Operations & There was a uniform dark color throughout the aeration basin and digester Maintenance which may indicate a lack of sludge wasting or possible diffuser issues. Operations & There was no sign on the pump station at the WWTP which would identify Maintenance whom to call in the event of an emergency.' SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarohna Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 9���r��� _ Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org �'/ l i Mr. Iksoo Kim November 4, 2009 Page Two Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observations and comments. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Ai Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Attachment cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachment DWQ Central Files w/ attachment KACE Environmental/ ORC w/ attachment t3:1iiD._N}i TBAVVE)�i_.iE�t� Y 1._1! _t�_C;�' tll'.,�,;i�tS '£?� � ��z;t1 .96::_?*o'w. U United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 Ig) 31 NCO086428 I11 121 09/10/27 117 18IC1 19ISI 201-I I f I Remarks 21I1_II IIll lIII ill Il liII I I I I iIII I I I I I I I I IIII 116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA - -------- ---------Reserved) ----------------- 671 169 70I^I 71 I�I 721 N I 73I l ' 74 751 I I 1� 1 I 1 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:03 AM 09/10/27 05/06/01 Marion Travel Plaza WWTP Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Sugarhill Rd NCSR 1001 Marion NC 28752 10:25 AM 09/10/27 09/12/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative (s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Contaa Iksoo Kim,3365 Sugar Hill Rd Marion NC 28752/// No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program Facility Site Review Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signatures) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Janet Cantwell ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ ✓/ Don Price ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont. 1 3I NCO086428 I11 12I 09/10/27 117 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The permit will expire December 31, 2009. Your renewal application was received by the NPDES Unit 7/6/09. The required Sludge Management Plan was not included in your submitted paperwork. There was an odor of sewage upon arrival at the WWTP. Grease was observed floating on top of the clarifier. There was a dark uniform color throughout the aeration basin and digester. This may indicate a lack of sludge wasting or possible diffuser issues. There was no sign on the pump station at the WWTP which would identify whom to call in the event of an emergency. Based upon on -site observation, operations and maintenance at this facility are creating conditions conducive to the attraction of vermin. Page # 2 Permit: NCO086428 Owner - Facility: Marion Travel Plaza VWVTP Inspection Date: 10/27/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? N ❑ ❑ n Is the facility as described in the permit? M n ❑ n # Are there any special conditions for the permit? 61 0 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? N ❑ ❑ n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 1=1 fl Comment: The permit will expire December 31, 2009. Your renewal application was received by the NPDES Unit 716/09. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: There was an odor of sewage upon arrival at the WVVTP. Grease was observed floating on top of the clarifier. There was a dark uniform color throughout the aeration basin and digester. This may indicate a lack of sludge wasting or possible diffuser issues. Page # 3 j" J WCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Governor November 4, 2009 Rudolph and Florence Gingras 530 Stoney Mountain Rd Hendersonville, NC 28791 Subject: Notice of Violation Closure of Incident NOV-2009-SS-0041 Henderson County Dear Mr. and Ms. Gingras: Dee Freeman Secretary Following a site visit on October 29, 2009, the DWQ has reviewed all pertinent information related to the subject NOV and determined that incident may be closed. The DWQ recommends you employ an engineer or other professional knowledgeable in dam design and function for consultation regarding safe operation and maintenance of the dam. Considering the condition of the emergency spillway of the dam and the eroding channel, the DWQ suggests all efforts be made to maintain the discharge from the pond within the normal spillway. This action returns water to the stream channel as originally designed. In addition, stabilization of the emergency spillway discharge channel is highly recommended, which should alleviate much of the erosion likely to occur during large storm events. If deposition of sediment once again impacts water quality standards downstream of your property, the DWQ may take further action. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chuck Cranford at (828) 296-4664. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Tim Fox — Henderson County (e-copy) ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Senjice: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Jason Fulton - DLR (e-copy) One No thCarolina Naturally P"A •• A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 4, 2009 Thomas and Betsy Little 95 Dalonigei Court Brevard, NC 28712 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Deer Lake Village Lot 3 DWQ Project # 09-1024 Transylvania County FrB / Wetland adjacent to Lambo Crk / B Trout Dear Mr. and Mrs. Little: The DWQ has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. -Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 0,017 acres of wetlands for the purpose of .single family construction at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3705. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 29 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location. or Reference Wetlands 0.017 W 1 Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Selvice:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer NorthCarolina Mr. and Mrs. Little October 30, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Wiggs in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director G� CHS/lsw Enc: GC3705 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office (e-copy) 401 Permitting Unit — Central Office File Copy Clear Water Environmental Consultants (e-copy) G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Transylvania\401 s\09-1024DeerLakeLot3Approval.doc a4� PIWA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 4, 2009 Jeff Mackinney 310 Bellingrath Court Peachtree, Georgia 30269 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Mackinney Shoreline Stabilization DWQ Project # 20091059 Burke County CT1330 / Lake James /.11-(8)/ Class C Dear Mr. Mackinney: The DWQ has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. -)proval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 200 linear feet of shoreline for the purpose of shoreline stabilization and water access at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE General Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Catawba Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units Plan Location or Reference Waters 200 (linear feet) Stabilization Mackinney Shoreline Stabilization July 20, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Additional Conditions 1. Diffuse Flow (No Review) All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained as diffuse flow at non - erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers such that it will not re -concentrate before discharging into a waters. 2. Burke County Catawba Buffer Ordinance The proposed project must comply with the Burke County local riparian buffer ordinance approved by the Division of Water Quality under the Catawba River Basin: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers, 15A NCAC 02B .0243(b). 3. Turbidity Standard The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B..0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. 4. No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures in Wetlands and Waters Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land Resources or locally delegated program has released the project. 5. Rip -Rap Installation Riprap shall be placed as a linear protective measure upon the natural or re -graded slopes. Stone used in stabilization shall be a random size, varying from Class B riprap up to 6 feet in diameter to provide additional wildlife habitat. All exposed soils above the Riprap stabilized area shall be replanted in accordance with the attached Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. .e Stabilization Ais letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, �4-? Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHSIkhb Eric: GC3693 Certificate of Completion Catawba River Buffer Rule Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration cc: Carissa Castle, Bernick Enterprises, LLC - Ecopy USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit — Central Office File Copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\401s\09-1059. Mackinney. Shorel ineStabi 1. approval. doc LNQ {—NXA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 4, 2009 Russell Hennessy 88 Manchester Lane Stony Brook, New York 11790 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Hennessy Shoreline Stabilization DWQ Project # 20090996 Burke County CTB30 / Lake James / l l-(8)/ Class C Dear Mr. Hennessy: The DWQ has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. pproval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 238 linear feet of shoreline for the purpose of shoreline stabilization and water access at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE General Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Catawba Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters 238 (linear feet) Stabilization Hennesy Shoreline Stabilization November 4, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Additional Conditions 1. Diffuse Flow (No Review) All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained as diffuse flow at non - erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers such that it will not re -concentrate before discharging into a waters. 2. Burke County Catawba Buffer Ordinance The proposed project must comply with the Burke County local riparian buffer ordinance approved by the Division of Water Quality under the Catawba River Basin: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers, 15A NCAC 02B .0243(b). 3. Turbidity Standard The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B..0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. 4. No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures in Wetlands and Waters Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is F unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land Resources or locally delegated program has released the project. 5. Rip -Rap Installation Riprap shall be placed as a linear protective measure upon the natural or re -graded slopes. Stone used in stabilization shall be a random size, varying from Class B riprap up to 6 feet in diameter to provide additional wildlife habitat. All exposed soils above the Riprap stabilized area shall be replanted in accordance with the attached Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. Stabilization A his letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHSIkhb Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion Catawba River Buffer Rule Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration cc: Carissa Castle, Bernick Enterprises, LLC — E Copy USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit — Central Office File Copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\B urke\401 s\09-0996.Hennessy. Shore] ineStabil.approval.doc XXA A4i NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 4, 2009 J aff Smith 5022 Whiterock Lane Morganton, NC 28655 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Smith Shoreline Stabilization DWQ Project 4 20090985 Burke County CTB30 / Lake James / 11-(8)/ Class C Dear Mr. Smith: Dee Freeman Secretary The DWQ has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. iproval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 110 linear feet of shoreline for the purpose of aioreline stabilization and water access at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE General Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Catawba Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. ]Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters 110 (linear feet) Stabilization Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swarmanoa, North Carolina 28778 One Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCar ollna Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer �����' ,// Smith Shoreline Stabilization November 4, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Additional Conditions 1. Diffuse Flow (No Review) All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained as diffuse flow at non - erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers such that it will not re -concentrate before discharging into a waters. 2. Burke County Catawba Buffer Ordinance The proposed project must comply with the Burke County local riparian buffer ordinance approved by the Division of Water Quality under the Catawba River Basin: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers, 15A NCAC 02B .0243(b). 3. Turbidity Standard The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B..0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. 4. No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures in Wetlands and Waters Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters .is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land Resources or locally delegated program has released the project. 5. Rip -Rap Installation Riprap shall be placed as a linear protective measure upon the natural or re -graded slopes. Stone used in stabilization shall be a random size, varying from Class B rprap up to 6 feet in diameter to provide additional wildlife habitat. All exposed soils above the Riprap stabilized area shall be replanted in accordance with the attached Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. jilization _iis letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 1328-296-4657. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins Director CHSlkhb Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion Catawba River Buffer Rule Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration cc: Carissa Castle, Bennick Enterprises, LLC - E Copy USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit — Central Office File Copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\401 s\09-0985.Smith.ShorelineStabil.approval.doe �r NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary November 4, 2009 Mr. J. H. McCombs Mr. P. M. Corriher, Post Office Box 789 Morganton, North Carolina 28680 Mr. Ryan McCombs 101 Woodbine Terrace Morganton, North Carolina 28655 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT McCombs / Corriher Property along Catawba River adjacent to Independence, NOV-2009-OP-0058 Catawba Buffer Rules Violation Burke County Response deadline: November 20, 2009 Dear Messrs. McCombs, Corriher, and McCombs: On October 21, 2009, Kevin Barnett from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection for the McCombs / Corriher property along Independence in Morganton, along the Catawba Rover in Burke County. Catawba Buffer Rule and Construction Stormwater Permit NCGOI 0000 violations were noted during the inspection and file review. VIOLATIONS SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NOrthCarohna Phone:: www.6 45001 FAX: 99 70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 ��' JN���� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org KL An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer McCombs / Corriher Property November 4, 2009 Page 2 of 3 I. Catawba Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B .0243 ) — A 50 foot buffer is required to be maintained along the main stem Catawba River, measured from the top of stream bank, landward. The onsite inspection revealed that no such buffer had been maintained as part of the grading and clearing activity. II. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 - A Construction Stormwater Permit (NCGO10000) is issued upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for sites greater than one acre. Specifically, the NCGO10000 Permit authorizes discharge of stormwater under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) in accordance with Title 15 A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0100. REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing, prior to close of business, on November 20, 2009. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items: I. Catawba Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B.0243) a. A plan and time line for replanting the riparian buffer with a minimum of 5" dbh (diameter and breast height) trees at a density that will result in at least 320 trees per acre must be developed for review by this office. The time line most provide for re- establishment of the buffer prior to the end of the planting season this winter _ (April 15, 2010). b. A monitoring plan which provides for compliance verification with the above 320 trees per acre requirement, and must be provided as well, and include at least annual monitoring for a period of no less than five (5) years. III. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 a. Please detail the events that resulted in a failure to obtain a NCG010000 permit for the clearing activity. b. Please explain when you anticipate being in full compliance with the NCG010000 Permit and your Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. c. You should include in your response an explanation of how you propose to prevent these problems from reoccurring on this project and on future proj ects. Corriher Property .;r 4, 2009 of 3 Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Kevin Barnett at (828) 296-4657. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy — NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files Division of Land Resources Burke County Planning G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\401 s\McCombs.NOV20090P0058.CatawbaBuffer.doc y®s NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 4, 2009 Paul Dickens Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc PO Box 4000 Canton NC 28716 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Canton Mill Permit No: NC0000272 Haywood County Dear Mr. Dickens: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection, which Roger Edwards and I conducted on September 24, 2009. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0000272. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or other staff has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 296-4500. Sincpfely,� � eK_ .. Keith Hay01, r�'es Environmental Senior Specialist Enclosure cc: Lori White Cooper, ORC Central Files Asheville Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorChCarolina Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 a J // Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Haywood\00272 Blue Ridge Paper\CE1092409.doc �/ ah(rally United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 2 3 NC0000272 Ill 12 09/09/24 17 18 19 s 20 INI 151 I I I I ICI it it Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116. Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA --------------------------- Reserved ---------------------- 671 169 701 1 711 1 721 N I 73 I' 174 751 1 1 1 1 1( 180 1__t� Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 09:00 AM 09/09/24 05/08/01 Canton Mill Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 175 Main St Canton NC 28716 11:00 AM 09/09/24 06/11/30 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Lori White Cooper/ORC/828-646-2382/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Derric Brown,PO Box 4000 Canton NC 28716//828-646-2318/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Flow Measurement ® Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports ® Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Keith Haynes <- _ ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Roger C Edwards ! ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3I NC0000272 I11 12I 09/09/24 1 17 18N Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This cursory inspection revealed that the W\NTP appeared to be properly operated and well maintained. Page # 2 Permit: NC0000272 Owner -Facility: Canton Mill Inspection Date: 09/24/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n ❑ n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext. Air Type of aeration system Fixed Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ■ ❑ ❑ rl Are the diffusers operational? n n ■ (s.the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ 0 ❑ 0 Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) nn■n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ n Comment: Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA .NE # Is flow meter used for reporting? Is flow meter calibrated annually? Is the flow meter operational? (If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Comment: Record Keeping Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Yes No NA NE ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■❑np ■nnn Page # 3 Permit: NC0000272 Owner -Facility: Canton Mill Inspection Date: 09/24/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the chain -of -custody complete? n ❑ n ■ Dates, times and location of sampling 11 Name of individual performing the sampling ❑ Results of analysis and calibration n Dates of analysis n Name of person performing analyses n Transported COCs Cl Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n n ■ n (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ® n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ®❑ n Cl Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n ■ n Comment: Page # 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary William McGlocklin SKF USA Inc 1111 Adams Avenue Norristown PA 19403 2403 November 5, 2009 SUBJECT: Bioassay Compliance Inspection Girmes Site Remediation Permit No: NCO086088 Buncombe County Dear Mr. McGlocklin: Enclosed please find a copy of the Bioassay Compliance Inspection conducted on October 20, 2009. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. Test results for the samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality impacts on receiving water. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, has'' Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Asheville Files Central Files Mark P Swann, ORC SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE n NOorethCarolinaLocation: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 // Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org G\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\86088 SKF Girmes �gturq«ff O L 2' oin o QNa c OTC dQ0 t5 L. 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Sullins Governor Director November 5, 2009 Mr. Belvin Hall, Assistant Director Maintenance Department Buncombe County Board of Education 175 Bingham Rd Dee Freeman Secretary Asheville NC 28806 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0484 Permit No. NCO086436 Cane Creek Elementary School WWTP Dear Mr. Hall: Buncombe County A review of Cane Creek Elementary School's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Biochemical Oxygen Demand 07/21/09 45 mg/I 49 mg/I Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since comments were provided on the DMR, no further response if required. If you have additional information concerning the violation or further comments regarding remedial actions taken, please submit them to the attention of Wanda Frazier. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. 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. You may contact Keith Haynes of this office for additional information. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828- 296-4662. Sincerely, hkRoger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor cc: WQ Central files Surface Water Protection Section ARO Files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\86436 Cane Creek Elem Sch\86436 NOV-2009-LV-0484.doc one NorthCarolina �Vaturall� North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org ., , FAX (828) 299-7043 1-877-623-6748 e•• NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 5, 2009 Ms. Deborah Harrell, Vice President Days Inn of Candler, Inc. 2200 Northlake Parkway; Suite 277 Tucker, GA 30084 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0485 Permit No. NCO025933 Days Inn West WWTP Buncombe County Dear Ms. Harrell A review of Days Inn West WWTP's monitoring report for August 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Fecal Coliform 08/13/09 400 #/100ml 420 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. There were NOT any comments provided on the reverse of the relevant DMR to explain the violation, nor was the facility status marked as non -compliant. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4662. Sincerely, j Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WQ Central Files ARO files GAWPDATA\DEMWQ\13uncornbe\25933 Days Inn West\25933 NOV-2009-LV-0485.doc NorthCarolina Natmal�l, J North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Highway 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828) 299-7043 1-877-623-6748 November 5, 2009 Mr. James Kunevicius Coastal Ventures Group II LLC 127 North Tryon Street Suite 602 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0486 Permit No. NCO080098 Blue Ridge Country Club WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Kunevicius: A review of Blue Ridge Country Club WWTP's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 07/06/09 7.5 mg/I 8.4 mg/I Daily Maximum Concentration Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, r-ak Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section CC' DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Dennis Perk/ POA James & James Environmental/ ORC North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www,ncwaterguality.org �.r— FAX (828)299-7043 No thCarolina Naftawliff Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 November 5, 2009 Mr. Dennis J. Whitson 3800 Sugarhill Road Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0147 Permit No. NCO079481 Harmony Estates WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Whitson: Dee Freeman Secretary A review of Harmony Estates WWTP's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Total Residual Chlorine Week of 7/11/2009 Twice Weekly Failure to Monitor Total Residual Chlorine Week of 7/18/2009 Twice Weekly Failure to Monitor Total Residual Chlorine Week of 7/25/2009 Twice Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance Box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation for the reason for the non-compliance. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincer + , Roger C. Edwar s, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Water Tech Labs/ ORC a,z ;' 3 „.� q } i,9 _, x r,I� 1'� i r `� e...9t—iS NO1�t1CflT'Ohll1 _ - �lltllt ll��f North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.orq FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 6, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED - 70071490 0004 0713 8717 Mr. Nathan D. Benson Benson Apartments P.O. Box 1090 Mountain Home, North Carolina 28758 SUBJECT: 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 NCO066362 Benson Apartments Wastewater Treatment Plant Case No. LV-2009-0398 Henderson County Dear Mr. Benson: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $267.00 ($200.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against Benson Apartments. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Benson Apartments for the month of July 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0066362. The violations which occurred in July 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Benson Apartments violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO066362 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, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Benson Apartments: None rthCarolina �atura!!y SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org 2 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $200.00 NC0066362, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI. $200.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $267.00 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. 14313- 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: 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 ,onsidered: (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 AdministrativeHearings 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 petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 67141'+✓Iail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27.699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/ attachments Bob Guerra/ Enforcement Files w/ attachments James & James Environmental/ ORC w/ attachments JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST D Q Case Number: LET-2009-0395 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Benson Apartments Permit No.: NC0066362 Amount Assessed: $267.00 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 COUNTY OF HENDERSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST BENSON APARTMENTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS PERMIT NO.: NCO066362 ) FILE NO: LV-2009-0398 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $267.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 6, 2009, 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 submitted to 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 m c O GI C N S z m O U co D) C.) y O Q 00 E O > Q J Q O W N m Q d Z m W CO U W Y C E L kv Q. Q O y c N CO J UI Q LL. N O M (D (D O U z H W a W IL r F z O Q J O W f- O 2 0 W a W J Z) � J Uj J Q U r_ J W LL OD F Q ZW 7� } z z W 7 w W Z LL O Q~ JO p U X U X W W E E E E X X IQ (U T _T N N 0 O 0 0 O N 0 r� 0 N 0 0 O O u1 0 0 0 v 0 v o O 0 O # 3k >T >>T i m m 0 0 N O o J J O O U U U 0 w w LL W C C. N N W W 0 0 0 0 m m 0 0 0 0 N N r r 00 00 i 0 0 61� w Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 6, 2009 Graham County DWQ Project 20090493 TIP No. B-4123 NCSR 1123 (Hoffman Creek Road) Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Environmental Management Director, PDEA North Carolina Department of Transportation Project Development and Environmental Analysis 1598 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina, 28699-1548 tear Dr. Thorpe: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts in West Buffalo Creek, an unnamed tributary of West Buffalo Creek and in 0.07 acres of wetlands, for the purpose of replacing the existing bridge by constructing an arch culvert across West Buffalo Creek on NCSR 1123 (Huffman Creek Road) in Graham County: C+---- 1--+e in file T- waQQPP River Rosin Site Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Total Stream Fill in Fill in Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Intermittent Intermittent Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring Stream (linear Stream Stream Stream (linear ft) Mitigation ft) (linear ft) (linear ft) linear ft) linear ft) Site 1 0 0 34 46 _ 80 0 Site 2 0 0 17 20 37 0 Total 1 0 1 0 1 51 1 66 117 0 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 51 linear feet. t otaf Temporary impacts Tor rroject: oo omear ieCL. RFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE i� TthOne 1 1 Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 o Caf01111a Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748Rtlfrlijjf Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org u �/ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Dr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D. November 6, 2009 Page Two Wetland Impacts in the Hiwassee River Basin (riverine) Site Fill Fill Excavatio Mechanize Hand Area Total (ac) (temporary) n d Clearing Clearing under Wetland (ac) (ac) (ac) (ac) Bridge Impact (ac) ac 3 0.04 0 0 0.03 0 0 0.07 Total 0.04 0 0 0.03 0 0 0.07 Total Wetland Impact for Project: 0.07 acres. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated October 28, 2009 (received November 3, 2009), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Nos. 3701 and 3688, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Numbers 23 and 33. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to he valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. Condition(s) of Certification: There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this Certification. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in frill compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow _ sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the \ project. ,reg Thorpe; Ph.D wember 6, 2009 age Three c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. The permittee shall use /Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds/ [ 15A NCAC 413.0124 (a)-(e)] in areas draining to trout waters. However, due to the size of the project, NCDOT shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC 413.0124 (a) regarding the maximum amount of uncovered acres. Temporary cover (wheat, millet, or similar annual grain) or permanent herbaceous cover should be planted on all bare soil within 15 business days of ground disturbing activities, to provide erosion control. Coir fiber matting should be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils in steep slope and riparian areas, and should be secured in place with staples and wherever possible, include live stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall fescue shall not be used in the establishment of temporary or permanent groundcover within riparian zones. Coir fiber matting shall be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding for the establishment of permanent herbaceous cover on disturbed soils within the riparian area. Hydro seeding along with wood or cellulose based hydro mulch applied from a fertilizer and limestone free tank is allowable at the appropriate rate for the establishment of temporary groundcover within riparian zones. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and wood or cellulose mulch into surface waters is prohibited. Riparian areas are defined as a distance 25 feet landward from tope of stream bank. 5. In -stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited during the trout spawning season of October 15 through April 15 to protect the egg and fry stages of trout. 6. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, that shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 7. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds'or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 8. The post -construction removal of any temporary bridge structures must return the project site to its preconstruction contours and elevations. The impacted area shall be revegetated with appropriate native species. 9. Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices For Bridge Demolition and Removal approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers is a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification. 10. There shall be no drains from the new culvert that discharge directly into the streams. Stormwater shall be directed . across the bridge and pre-treated through site -appropriate means (grassed swales, pre -formed scour holes, vegetated buffers, etc.) before entering the stream. Please refer to the most current version of Stormwater Best Management Practices. 11. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as Trout (Tr), High Quality Waters (HQW) or Water Supply I or II (WS-1, WS-I1), stormwater shall be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass -lined ditches or other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pre-treating`stormwater runoff prior to discharging directly into streams. Please refer to the most current version of Stormwater Best Management Practices. Mowing of existing vegetated buffer areas is strongly discouraged. z. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the arch culvert, shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and stress shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. Dr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D. November 6, 2009 Page Four 13. Native riparian vegetation (e.g. rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders, sycamores, dogwoods, black walnut and red maple) must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. 14. The use of riprap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any riprap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 15. Rip -rap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. 16. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. 17. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. 18. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. 19. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 20. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. 21. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this certification. 22. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer.. and the on -site project manager. 23. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 24. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers. 25. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 26. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If NCDWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State of Federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, NCDWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification. 27. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee form complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. 29. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. 30. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. This form shall be returned to the Transportation Permitting Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. ,reg Thorpe, Ph.D. �vember 6, 2009 ,ge 5 Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit. If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: David Baker, USACE, Asheville Field Office J. B. Setzer, P.E., Division 14 Engineer Mark Davis, Division 14 DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Marla Chambers, NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Asheville Regional Office 090493 (Thorpe) Bridge No. 117 NCSR 1123 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director Dee Freeman Secretary November 6, 2009 Dennis Reising 5208 Peninsula Drive Granite Falls, NC 28630 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification Approval Dennis Reising Lot #42 DWQ Project # 09-1104 Caldwell County CTB i Lake Hickory / WS CA Dear Mr. Reising: The DWQ has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. - Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 100 linear feet or 0.006 acres of open waters -,or the purpose of shoreline stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plari Location or Reference Waters 0.006 (acres) 100 ft. Reising Property Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer NorthCaroiina Naturally Dennis Reising November 6, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Wiggs in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, ..i Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHS/lsw Eric: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: 401 Permitting Unit — Central Office File Copy Duke Energy c/o Lake Services -EC 12 Q PO Box 1006 Charlotte NC 28201 Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Field Office Division of Water Quality October 19, 2009 Memorandum: TO: John Hennessy NPS-ACO Unit Supervisor FROM: C. Edwards As eville Regional Office PREPARED BY: Chuck Cranford SUBJECT: Enforcement Recommendation Seven Falls, LLC Henderson County, NC Enclosed is an enforcement recommendation package for Seven Falls, LLC in Henderson County, NC. Chuck Cranford of this Office conducted site inspections on January 14 2009, April 9, 2009, July 20, 2009 and October 8, 2009. Notices of Violation with Recommendation for Enforcement were issued on February 23, 2009 and August 27, 2009. A written response was received by the DWQ on October 19, 2009. However, the contents of the response did not adequately address all known violations and impacts. he current status of the site remains noncompliant as described in the original NOV with additional stream impacts, identified on October 8, 2009. Greater than4,630 linear feet of streams have been impacted by sediment. The impacts have resulted in the following violations: ® Stream Standard Violation Other Waste (In -stream sediment) ISA NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f - Approximately 4,630 linear feet of unnamed tributaries of Little Willow and Folly Creek have been impacted by the deposition of sediment upwards of 14 inches deep throughout the stream reaches, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f). • Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 — a. Schedule of Compliance (Part I. Section C. No. 2) Failure to operate and maintain stormwater controls to optimum efficiency, as cited in Henderson County Erosion Control Division Notices of Violation dated January 7, 2009, May 11, 2009, June 8, 2009 and October 6, 2009, represents a violation of NCG010000 Permit. b. Final Limitations and Controls for Stormwater Discharges (Part I. Section A. No. 2) Failure to follow the approved Erosion Control Plan, as cited in Henderson County Erosion Control Division Notices of Violation dated January 7, 2009, May 11, 2009, June 8, 2009 and October 6, 2009, represents a violation of NCGO 10000 Permit. e. Failure to Notify (Part II. Section E. No. 2) The lack of notification to DWQ regarding sediment loss` represents violations of NCGO10000 Permit. Page 1 of 2 DWQ has a record of past violations for Seven Falls, LLC. Enforcement Costs: Chuck Cranford 20 hours @ $25.84 $ 516.80 Roger C. Edwards 2.5 hours @ $40.44 $ 101.10 Mileage 50 miles @ $0.43/mile $ 21.50 Central Office Review and Processing $ 100.00 Total $ 739.40 Page 2 of 2 Memorandum: TO: Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Field Office, Division of Water Quality October 19, 2009 John Hennessy NPS-ACO Unit Supervisor FROM: Roger C. Edwards Asheville Regional Office PREPARED BY: Chuck Cranford LBO.,, SUBJECT: Enforcement Recommendation Mountain Development Company, LLC Henderson County, NC Enclosed is an enforcement recommendation package for Mountain Development Company, LLC in Henderson County, NC. Chuck Cranford of this Office conducted site inspections on January 14, 2009, April 9, 2009, July 20, 2009 and October 8, 2009. Notices of Violation with Recommendation for Enforcement were issued on February 23, 2009 and August27, 2009. A written response was received by the DWQ on October 19, 2009. However, the contents of the response did not adequately address all known violations and impacts. 'he current status of the site remains noncompliant as described in the original NOV with additional stream impacts, identified on October 8, 2009. Greater than 1,000 linear feet of streams have been impacted by the deposition of riprap and sediment and approximately 800 feet of streams have been impacted by mechanical grading, destroying the stream channels. NCGO1 permit condition violations continue as indicated by the continued issuance of NOVs from Henderson County. 401 Water Quality Certification condition violations remain unresolved as previously indicated. The impacts have resulted in the following violations: • Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In -stream sediment) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f - Greater than 1,000 feet of unnamed tributaries of Little Willow Creek have been impacted by the deposition of riprap and sediment upwards of 12 inches throughout the stream reaches, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f) • Removal of Best Usage — I5A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) — approximately 800 feet of two unnamed tributaries of Folly Creek have been impacted by mechanical grading thus destroying the stream channels representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2) • Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 — a. Schedule of Compliance (Part I. Section C. No. 2) Failure to operate and maintain stormwater controls to optimum efficiency, as cited in Henderson County Erosion Control Division Notices of Violation dated January 7, 2009, May 11, 2009, June 8, 2009 and October 6, 2009, represents a violation ofNCGO10000 Permit. b. Final Limitations and Controls for Stormwater Discharges (Part I. Section A. No. 2) Failure to follow the approved Erosion Control Plan, as cited in Henderson County Erosion Control Division Page 1 of 2 Notices of Violation dated January 7, 2009, May 11, 2009, June 8, 2009 and October 6, 2009, repres violation of NCGO 10000 Permit. c. Failure to Notify (Part II. Section E. No. 2) The lack of notification to DWQ regarding sediment loss represents violations of NCGO 10000 Permit. ® 401 Water Quality Certification Conditions Violations - DWQ issued an approval letter for project impacts on September 24, 2008, for Project 07-1505 Version 2. The approval letter specifies that the activities must follow the conditions listed in the WQC. The site was found to be non -compliant with the following certification conditions: a. Condition 1 — Impacts Approved ® Impacts outside of the approved amount have occurred b. Condition 2 — Sediment and Erosion Control ■ Sediment and erosion control practices have been found to be non -compliant c. Condition 3 — No waste or fill impacts beyond those in the certification Waste and fill has impacted surface waters beyond those depicted in the approved certification d. Condition 3 — No violations of State water quality standards Violations of State water quality standards have occurred e. Condition 4 — Sediment and Erosion Control Measures shall not be placed in waters ® Sediment and erosion control measures have been constructed in waters L Condition 6 — Mitigation ■ Agreed upon mitigation requirements have not been met; including, the non- payment of $697,932 to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program. DWQ has a record of past violations for Mountain Development Company, LLC. Enforcement Costs: Chuck Cranford 20 hours @ $25.84 $ 516.80 Roger C. Edwards 2.5 hours @ $40.44 $ 101.10 Mileage 50 miles @ $0.43/mile $ 21.50 Central Office Review and Processing $ 100.00 Total $ 739.40 Page 2 of 2 Be WA ALIi NCDENR North uarolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen K Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 6, 2009 Mr. Jim Fatland Town of Highlands 210 N .Fourth St Highlands, NC 28741 Subject: NOVICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0153 Permit No. NCO032778 4th Street WTP Macon County Dear Mr. Fatland: A review of 4th Street WTP's monitoring report for August 2009 showed the fallowing violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Total Suspended Solids August 1-31 Twice monthly Failure to monitor Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. There were NOT any comments provided on the reverse of the relevant DMR to explain the violation, nor was the facility status marked, as non -compliant. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4662. Sincerely- ,«, `- ,)!r„ x Roger C. Edds, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc. WQ Central Files ARO files NorthCarotina G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Macon\32778 Highlands Water Plant\32778 NOV-2009-MV-0153.doc Xaturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Highway 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www ncwaterguality.orq FAX (828) 299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Dee Freeman Secretary November 6, 2009 Mr. James C. Woodham Resources Planning Corporation PO Box 1298 Cashiers, NC 28717 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0151 Permit No. NCO068918 Cedar Hill WWTP Jackson County Dear Mr. Woodham: A review of Cedar Hill WWTP's monitoring report for August 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow August 1 & 2 Continuous Failure to monitor Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. There were NOT any comments provided on the reverse of the relevant DMR to explain the violations, norwas the facility status marked as non -compliant. To preventfurther action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4662. Sincerely, ll Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc. WQ Central Files ARO files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Jackson\68918 Cedar Hill (Resources Planning)\68918 NOV-2009-MV-0151.doc NorthCarolina �lt#Lll'�I��f North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Highway 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.orq FAX (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Dee Freeman Secretary November 6, 2009 Mr. Mike Moiling USDI National Park Service 199 Hemphill Knob Rd Asheville NO 28803 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0487 Permit No. N00072729 Mount Pisgah WWTP Haywood County Dear Mr. Moiling: A review of Mount Pisgah WWTP's monitoring report for August 2009 showed the followinq violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Fecal Coliform 08/11/09 400 #/100ml 830 #/100ml Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. The remedial actions taken and comments provided on the reverse of the relevant DMR were sufficient to explain the violation. No further action is required. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4662. Sincerely, , µ Ror. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WQ Central Files ARO files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Haywood\32361 The Balsam Center\33236 NOV-2009-MV-0150.doc No M,rolina �lltlll'li��� North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Highway 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www ncwaterguality.orq FAX (828) 299-7043 1-877-623-6748 November 6, 2009 Mr. Tom McDevitt Evergreen Foundation 28A Oak Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0150 Permit No. NCO032361 The Balsam Center for Hope & Recovery Wastewater Treatment Plant Haywood County Dear Mr. McDevitt: A review of The Balsam Center for Hope & Recovery's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation pH week of June 28 - July 4 weekly failure to monitor Please indicate the correct county name (Haywood) on the top of the monthly report. Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. There were NOT any comments provided on the reverse of the relevant DMR to explain the violations, nor was the facility status marked as non -compliant. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4662. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section M. WQ Central Files ARO files NorthCarolina G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Haywood\32361 The Balsam Center\33236 NOV-2009-MV-0150.doc NatIlIvIllf North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Highway 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterclualitV.org FAX (828) 299-7043 1-877-623-6748 NCDENR North Carolina department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 6, 2009 Mr. Ron Shemesh, CEO 159 Babcock Co. LLC 1379 Old Rosman Highway Brevard, North Carolina 28712 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0152 Permit No. NC0000108 Excelsior Packaging Group W WTP Transylvania County Dear Mr. Shemesh: A review of Excelsior Packaging Group's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow Week of 6/30/2009 - 7/04/2009 Weekly Failure to Monitor Weekly It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. S incere�i Roger C. Edward', Regiona Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Royal Water Works/ ORC 3 5 � r 3( E �� NorthCarolina North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 M Q=2 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 6, 2009 Kathy Connor City of Asheville 70 Court Plaza Asheville, NC 28802 Hartwell Carson 170 Lyman Street Asheville, NC 28813 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval West Asheville Parks Restoration (West Asheville Park and Malvern Hills Park) DWQ Project # 09-0896 Buncombe County FRB02 / UT Hominy Creek / 6-76 / C )ear Ms. Connor and Mr. Carson: The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject projects listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 720 feet and 1080 feet of streams for the purpose of streambank stabilization and stream restoration at West Asheville Park and Malvern Hills Park, respectively. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3689. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 27 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Otte Phone: 828-296-450M FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOrtilCar01111a Internet: www.ncwaterqualiV.org An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer Naturally J Ms. Kathy Connor Mr. Hartwell Carson November 6, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Stream 720 (feet) West Asheville Park, Plans Stream 1080 (feet) Malvern Hills Park, Plans Additional Conditions: 1. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank whenever possible. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials. Equipment used in stream channel must be clean, new or low hour equipment. 2. The permittee will provide on -site supervision of stability work including, but not limited to bank re - sloping, in -stream structure placement, and riparian zone re-establishment, by an appropriately trained individual. 3. The Permittee shall examine the stabilization work done under this Certification on an annual basis for five (5) years following the completion of the restoration efforts. This field evaluation should note the condition and stability of the measures installed and how well the repair is holding up. Corrections must be made by the permittee, as necessary. 4. The permittee is reminded that the turbidity standard for Class C waters is 50 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units), as described in 15 A NCAC 2B .0211(3)(k). Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard to the maximum extent possible while work is conducted Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. ,r ,arson 2009 3 This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Susan A. Wilson in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, ` J Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHS/saw Enc: GC3689 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit Central Office ARO File Copy Jacob P. McLean, Michael Baker Engineering, Inc. 797 Haywood Road, Suite 201 Asheville, NC 28806 G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\401s\WestAshevilleParks\09-0896 Approval 11 2009.doc November 6, 2009 Mr. George W. Ware, Owner High Country Home Care Inc. PO Box 658 Newland. NC 28657 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0149 Permit No. NCO060224 Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility WWTP Burke County Dear Mr. 'Ware: A review of Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Temperature 7/1 — 7/31 5 times per week Failure to monitor Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. There were NOT any comments provided on the reverse of the relevant DMR to explain the violations, nor was the facility status marked as non -compliant. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4662. Sincerely, r f�� frt t tjd , ,r-. Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section CC' WQ Central Files ARO files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\60224 Jonas Ridge Adult Care\60224 NOV-2009-MV-0149.doc North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Highway 70; Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone (828) 296-4500 Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org FAX (828) 299-7043 Nne orthCarolina Natimally Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 CDENR rJB3 '0D0eDt8nd'Natural 1 pcDUmes U��O��B��m� ,�c F8VC0'eeO1-1. ��V80Dr Dieli0[ Ti? FiedeAIA. Director 0fF@[j|ilti_aS Buncombe County Board 0fEducation 175Bingham Road AsheViUe'N.(}. 28808 De8rK8cFiad@� Dee Reeriian Subject: PennitNo. \88Q0O34434 BW000D1be;[|nUO[yB8andQfEdUC@tiOD VV�[�|nt8[|nediate S'chQD| Wastewater Collection System Extension BuDcVnlbeCounLy |naccordance with your application received October 28,20O9, we are forwarding herewith _ . Permit No. WQ0034434, dated November 29, 2009, to Buncombe County Board of Education for tile (' construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension.This permit shall ba `-�-' �o�od |iiatinnoeooliv�fn�n the date of until . sm[ aaspecified therein. This cover letter shall beconsidered apart 8fthis permit and iS incorporated therein bv reference. Please send Do!j_��iqe q o )y h notjq��!P_pEoqg�ef_j�j��Lyqur contractor for this co LIE�ctic�n sy,::jtern extension. Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual systern-wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of thisproject does; Dot constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not nneet 15/ HCAC 2T; the OiviSioD of Water(�ua|it�'s (Division) (�!�vity �evve/ K8ininoum OeaigO Criteria adopted February 12. 18S6 as applicable-, and the Division's Mlininnunn Design Criteria for the Fast -[neck Pmnnitting of PUnnp 318tionu and Force &4ains adopted Junc 1. 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval isbased onacceptance ofthe certification provided bv the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the PeOnitte9'a responsibility to BDSUre that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and [U|eS. Failure to CO[Dp|y may F8SU|t in penalties in aCCO[d8nCe with North Carolina General Statute 143' 215.OAthrouUh G145-215.6C. construction of additional Or nepwas tewater collection facilities, arid/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing hO8Fd Asxo,KZRegional Office oewnCustomer Service Center An Equal Opportunity Aclion Employer Internet vmvwnmv3turqvalk»mo Telephone 1 800623-774e 50mreed/10%mmt-consumrrpaper Buncombe County Board of t-duc ltlon Nloveniber 9, 2009 Page 2 n accordance with ttte provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applical:fle I_.avvs, Rules, and Regulations, permissi _;ni is hereby granted to the Buncol-T-lba. County Soard o, Ec _?c=ation for the construction arid operation of approximately rCt'6,,4 lin 't< feet of 8-inch CjraV9iy Sewer to r`{kL� a -proOl see C 6 s &ar z t4 f r d is Wiest �_ ;_, ;�c.��.�,i �-�. �,ahcc�, to �, ��, '0,� �.�.� _d�., �.., a^� part ofthe � Intermediate -chool project, and the discharge o'13,500 gallons � "III, o .' �_,l ns per day Of c��, cited d,,,, ,�..Ls'; wastewater into Vie €av+le li-ccol;tadi v a � i p '. District of r3u,i.,c;i;be �..C:pullty exi: tirl,� sewerage sy�:81"i1, pursuant to the application received October 29, 2009 and in conformiity �1°��ith 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supportir-lg data Subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County's Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0024911) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Buncombe County Board of E'6uca tr �n arid fetropolitan Sewerage I..istrkct of Buncombe; (" ounty for 'tile, collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. The Operational Agreeriient between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the tern'is of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided try Noli1 Caroliri-c< General Statutes §14-2-15.6Ato 143-215.6C. for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the ternis and conditions of this permit. Construction of the subject wastewater collection system shall not commence until approval for the construction and operation of these sewers has been obtained from the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this pert -nit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory Dearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27690-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. 4500. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Don Price at (328) 296- Sincerely; for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Buncombe: County Building Inspector ARO, Surface Water- Protection (VVWTF Permit No Chris tray, RE./Civil Design Concepts MStD of Buncombe County Surface Water Protection Section Central Files PERCS Files NC0024911) Ni IRTH, CARZO9LINI 4 DE-E AR"H'Ar"CH `iT 0F.L €`�' ili4t rQf; .'w i AND N, TU RAL ; !E,-5CDt_ RC F_-. ; WASTEWATER COLLECTION4, SYSTEIV t:,KTEfq,,.ii0%N PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Desicln Criteria adopted February 12, 199E as applicable; the Division's [Viinirnurn Design Criteria for the. Fast -Track Perrni tine of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and othr;r supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. ?. This perrnit shall ''be effective Only with ! espect to [he natu('' ant. valor le of walk-,-, ciesoi ibed in tile application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the opef"cai:Orl rii _ 1T1dLlten r1C: (7f ll"lE'.:.c 'I aCi!Itl(i;; ci., rC. UII't,u by 'i 'kf NCAC n (_ .% I 1'a( j. If of i IndfVil"li.i?l permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T .0403: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the grOUndwater standards in 15A NCAC 2.L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 25 .0200. b. A map of the sewer systern shall be developed and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 d,=,,ys per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be !nspecea a� least once per week. e. 1-iigh-priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time. f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 213 .0506(a), amd public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1C. r r.-r t f`! 1A1t^)00,34ft3 r �.E c(?17C1 �: i_Jr'ltil )i' V /f t''s tr r'ic.�tr—f- �C IC•C-i i�i,ai_cr Je ovii l 1{};J�rT16;Ur' %l1)` f'e t 1! �J ) WllJ ,.1 JJ w,. �r !`i 1 1 �.' - — =�= — — ti' This ner,R..n� t shall not Su � � �i3`�ir �rl�i;), I11 t:lie eye=r!t t'.le"(F? I, c :. `311"c'. It r'i c i1aSi ll4ter collection n _ _n_ .. u.e. __. _.._,__..__ facilities to change ownier ihip, of tfic'•r_'. is a name 01hanciie of !Ihe Permittee, a fonnal permilL req,!; .iest shall be submitted to the Division accomparil'-Id ;y documentation fron-i the parties invoh,,ed, and other supporting rnaterials as may be appro ;riate. The ra c � -s'. Shall b �- �ppr.>v�.,.i �i this recto, �. i1�: e considered or' Its merit, and mc?y or rnm not be approved. 5. Construc'iloi, of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Upon completion of construction and prior to�eraLion of those pei witted facilities, a certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations pert -pitted as part of this project shall be received from a north, Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mail, adopted June 1, 2000 as rpplic ;ble;; and oth rsupporting materials. Ii this Project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the i:7llase beinq certifi ci, s0iall be sr.!bmitted with each partial certification. iviaiil the Engineer's Certification, one copy or" the "Construction Rlecord Drawings," and one copy c-f the supporting design calculations to the: Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. A copy of the construction record drawings shrill be rn.airrtr<in . ' on file h\, 1 `1_> Pc r rlittee for the life of the wastewater co!lection facilities. 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T.; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143- 215.6A through §143--215.6C. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, inclUding the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take: immediate corrective action, including those as n iay be rei-li fired by this Division, such as thr: cons'd uC..ion of addiiiona.l or replacement taC!IIIGS. 10. The issuance of this per-rriit shall not exeliipt thei Perniidee frorn complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not Gr-nited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2S .0200, erosion and sedimentation control re(,uirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2t3 .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to a yR, Ler qua!iy staff member at the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next `.working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence o eeither of the following: Permii No.. /1i'4; 00 4,434. wit combo County QQ) T Vy r t e+ .a ? t`,h+ r!==.,irli3Or � Cv ��i nC'�!'�!t_ 'i �i 9 2009 a. Any process Unit failure, due to known or, unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, si,rch as mechariical or electrical failures of purn.ps, line blockage or break age, etc.; or i y '! 1i ! � f a7 ` (! St4=-i � c s t n, iine l by-pass dii ectly t receiving 6t s :J. Ai'l� ._:I I"' of �; pumplri�, +iit.n Or ..E;a(._.. I ��c, rE?5u,�.iilt� in c^^� � !. �.i r'e"'E; 1u V.ca �r� withouI tr eatrn nt of all o!- any poi Lion of tFie influent to such sta-[Joil or facility. Voice mail messages or faxed information is i.-)ei-r-nissible but this shall not be considered as the initial verbal repoil. Overflows and spills occun-ing outside normal businoss hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 7 33-3300. Persons repo! tiilg any of the above occurrences shall file a spill repoil by completing Part I of Form CS -SSG (ar the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or, proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond conti-ol. Permit issued this the 9`h day of Novemboar, 2009 NORTH C';AROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL_ MANAGEMENT COMMISSION for oln H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission! 8.4ei'rnit leaw-nb6.:v kA-G?.'SVM4t134 Permit No.. lj\f000%_ . t tri Cornbe Q;o R _ �v�a _ -r.. f Cap t. feel. of xinchr�lJity t�_ . ,ve ai OrstrlCtf0! and Oper2i10i of ci `, IrntoI '1)ri 5"lst-t i)Jk,� nyyz; os part of the �.r�. ,.. '�,. tnte-rlli..,{ ia-1 ., . t.,ilooll pr-o.lect, t:j Ed the disr.I Iafge of '3' )L?0 Cs:±Ilons per day of collected .? {s ?. c ,v erinto ,� � c;°r. . ti,'' �V z E. `<t, t€`lf�:� � uincoi —ibe i. oui—ity Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following, One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile view:: of sewer lines) of the wactewaac;r collection system extension supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system r_.ury _:, operating point, available storage if portable generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump stations permitted as part of this project m Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit modifications are requireu for an_y changec resi.rltin l in non_-ccnp!iailc °✓ith fihi_s_p rr ii%Lre_QUlations or n^Iinimum ciesign criteria. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly r~eGomm.endledl that this cei-dTflication ba sent in a s-larlrier that provides proof of r4;c ip'. by the Divtzric+n. Ei,€C.,lNE:E R'8>EF TIFICA-i ION ❑ Partial ❑ Final ciu!y regist^rcd V r )rE ss m tl E i neer in tile: State Of }North C arelin__a, having been authorized to observe ❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the above referenced project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: ................................................................................ SFI',JlD THIS,- FORY0 cf' SI~I',-3,"Os<fIN(:':; DOGUNI i!_I..ATION WITH i":f~.QUi11-1ZE ? XfT10kCI-IMENTS TO fiiE FOLi_O4°iirING ADDRESS ROGER C. EDWARDS SURFACE WATER. PRO T EGTIOIE! SLJPERVISC1fk' ,,3HEVILLE: REGIONAL OFFICE 2090 US HIGHWAY 70 SWANNANOA, NC. 28778 ............. ........................... ............... ............................. ............. The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification small be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. Qnrtl'� C.tu|n@ r D�D�hm5Oi,nf�O ^DivIsiom BeVeiyEaves Perdue H�SU|iiDs" DBSF, eerfl8O November S'2008 Tim FiBrle'AJA Dilrector �fF@d|3' -S BURCo[Ob3County Board [f E-dUCGtOO 175Bingham Road Asheville, N.[.288O6 Gubje{t: Permit No. VVQ0O34434 BUnc0D1beCounty BDaird0fEducation VVe5t{nterUladi@te S'ChoD| Wastewater Collection Gyatern Extension Buncombe County Dear K0[Fi�de- In accordance with your application received October 29, 2008. we are forwarding herewith Permit No. \A/C>UO34434.dated November 29.2OO9'toBuncombe County Board VfEducation for the ~ � construction and np8[@tiOnVfthe auhiectvv�atevVatercOUectioDnystenlextension. This pernnitShaUbe ` ' e�uc�ivefnznn �ho date ofinou8|'ceuDd| rescinded, and ahaU be -subject to the oondi\iooa and |innitatinno aaspecified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is incorporated therein by reference. Please send Don Price a copy of the "notice to proceed" issued to your contractor for this collg�ctign systern extension. Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does riot constitute an 8CcSotgnC8 of 8Oy part of the project that does not nneet 15/\ HICAC 211; the 0vioion of Water C>ua|ih/r (Division) ('3r�vity �evver KXininnum Design Criteria adopted February 12. 1996 as applicable; and tho Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track PcOniftinQ OfPUnnp Stations and Force K8ainnaidop1ed Juno 1. 2000 on appUcab|e, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval isbased onacceptance ofthe certification provided bv the North Caro|ina-|ioensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the Pormittee'a responsibility to ensure that the 8S'onnSt[UCted project nleots the appropriate design criteria and [u!8S. Failure to C0rOp|y may r8SU|t in penalties in GCcDrd2nCH with North CanD|iD@ General Statute §143' 215.OAthnDugh §143-215.6C' construction Of additional or replacement wastewater cDUACtiOO facilities, and/or referral Ofthe North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. Ashewile Regional Office DENRCustomer Service Center AnEqual Opportunity Action Employer Internet wvwncwyterquaayorg Telephone 1 800623-7748 Buncomb : County 'E-oa,rd of Educ=r ion h ove; lr 9, 2009 Page 2 n accordance with t1he provision.,; of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina ! other- a , an as amended, am ot,lei' upt�ll„a!")Iv 1..aws, Rules, ��nCl Regulations, 17ermlSsion is hereby granted t0 the Bunco -obt County Board o; E6110-ation for the construction and operation of approximately i6 li ie:n-r feet. of 8-inch ty .av1ty sewer; tc) 1 LC a Proposed J 6 school to, sarvia.. 9,00 tud' r .�. he �� z t :�. ��.,, a;� hurt of the � �.yd Intermediate 3ch >ol project, and the discharge of 131500 galion:; per day of collected dor, esdkjr, waste`.ater into the inAe,iri?pol; an S ;i- age District o' Courity existing ,; vverage system, pursuant to the application received October 29, 2009 and in conformity with 15t^ NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data Subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. The sewage and wastewater collected by this; system shall be treated in the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County's Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0024911) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Buncombe County Board of Ed-Ucati .-n and fitletropolitain Sewe rav,? L-Astrict o` Buncoin'00 County for the collection and firmil treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the tern')s of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee, io r:<II sanctions provided hy t\JO;-th C:,�?rolirl.r General "'tatute s §143-215.6A to 143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Construction of the subject wastewater collection system shall not commence until approval for the construction and operation of these sewers has been obtained from the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request rnust be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-67'14. Unless such dernands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. 4500. If you need additional information concerning this i-natter, please contact Don Price at (826) 296- �:�incerca;�; fo7- Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Buncombe County Building Inspector ARO, Surface Water Protection (WW1-F Permit No. NC0024911) Chris Day, P.E./Civil Design Concepts MSD of Buncombe County Surface Water Protection Section Central Files PERCS Files 1F ' C RZ 0g 1NN DFPAR r F'IA,E T OF Et,,!V-1'ON,,V0EN7 AND NP r'lsRAL RES- LERCES i^"...}rsi EIG a n>��t r. 5�E d., M .,3 WASTEWATER ER COLLECTION ION SYSTEM, EXTENSION Pt-RRAIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC .0200; the Division of V)fater Quality's (Division) Gra.vit:y ,ewer Minimurn Design Criteria adopted Febn,iary 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permittin -i of Pump Stations arid Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. 2. This permit shall be effective only with re,,.."ert -to i:he natrJr'._'. and VOlUrne o il wastes desciibed in flit_', application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater- collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individt.ral system -wide collection system perrnit for the OpE'.r"gaol"1 cwl'I' 11�iili ltE it rlCr; t7F 'tl"1E:.3f f .� IIItfE it: r'�, flirt d l)y 'f -;A i !CAC % 1 .OZ.C"i3. �'I ai"'i II'1CiiVll".11i`c i permit: is not required, the following performance criteria shall be meet as provided in 15A NCAC 2"I .0403: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the grot.indwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2D .0200. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected cat least once per week. e. High -priority sewer lines shall be. inspected at least once per every six--morith period of time. f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 213 .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143--215. 1 C. _ . _ cr _% 7 .>Pe'rn, it Io.. �007443 ruE �mre Coi,_?-� E.iet '�.rrrici rY"'IC"Gou•!rN rct ri. §_r'"$' '_rr�7?'F shall i at b * t '1 `�i �+�ti;:. in the evCen-, tilei"e I,^, rt esll"c� for 'ti the v,fast`.:'',�'�i�?�;ir'I" t�C::Ilec lOCl facilities to change otd',/riei ship, or there Is a narinte 'cha- ri ie of the Perrniitlee, a formal permit shall be submitted to the Division i accom=,aniec i by frorn the parties involved, and other suppor ing matcl'ial5 =s nia', be ` p ' l_ } ' ( i si: shall be �rU ;ria,.e. Tri p�rr>�;��I of this recu;,.�; considered on Its rnerlt.,_ and r71c)! or ril l\ not be aipprov 'd. v. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled s<.., as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Upon completion of construction and �rirr tg operation of tt� e pei ii�itted facilitie 7 a certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations pernlittted as part of this project shall be received from a North Caroline -licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2 T ; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump) Station and Force trail, aclo pte.d June 1, Z`.. a � applicable-, � th( S t 'a,I If this proiect PI l � 000 �,.s �in.a o�n�;r' �_rpport,rig ma r:n�� �. is to be completed in phases arid partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record ravings, Indicitino the facilities c:on.=aruc,ted in the phi' e beirid r,�rii,ied, sfi,^II he submiited with each partial certification. w ail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings," and one copy cif the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC: 27699-1617. A copy of the construction record dr<arrings shall be maintarine _'. or, file by Vic: Per-nittee for the I,fc of the wastewater collection facilities. B. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T.; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes F143- 215.6A through §143-215.6C. 9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, inclUding the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as �:.o riict4 be rF'�3i11reCi b\, this lilVl-;i`)rl, such as the (;Qri:";ru:;ilU;'! of additional Or repli.<('c went tallllrie.S'. 10. -1 he issuance of this permit shall not exermpt the Permittee frorn complying with any and aII statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be irriposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2D .02.00, erosion and sedimentation control rec:uirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requiremerits pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2[3 .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to a v�/ater cLLality_staff member at the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (328) 296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence or- first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: a.. Any Process unit failure, Glue to knov.,,n or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable ol, adequate wa-stawater transport, st.ich as mechanical or electrical failures of PURII.PS, line blockage or breal,,age, ei,c.; or b. 4n»fai|uF� of 8 pUrnpi�g �t8b0n OrSevv�r Un� r�ou|bng in � by-pass directly r�CekjDg VV@h�rs vvithOuLtna8t[nsntofall orany poltionoftheinfluent tnsuch st@Uonorfacility. Voice O;8i| messages or faxed information is p.­nrnionib|e but this shall not. be considered as the iDid2! V8db8! report. {}v8rDnYYS and spills occurring outside normal business hours Ol2y2|So be reported to the Division Of Emergency Management at telephone nu0ber(8OO) 859-0358 or(S1B) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above OocumanoeS ohaU 0ke, 'a spill n*poill by completing Part | of Form CS-8S{} (or the most current Division approved fOOn), within five days foUovvinQ first knowledge ofthe Occurrence. ThiSreport shall outline the actions t8kenorproposed. i0ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1/2`. Part \i of Fora', CS-CSO (Or the most current OivisiOD8pproVedfnrnO)Cano|aobeCVnnp|etedto3hOvVth8tth8G8DVYGSbeyoOdContr0|. Permit issued this the 9""' day of November, 2009 NORTIH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT* COMMISSION - ftr��Ol In H. Sullins, Director Division of V\/ater Quality By Authority of "the Environmental Management Commission a _Permit No.. `�,K0;_�43y_ 13ur..cornbe (Iou t� I} _;_ �%�1'S�: In fi i,diaLe S a itl_, F—.un ,o ibe � i E t��' r�Gt�r 9, M"i constr umloi rr amd operation. of appralxlirn .ztely 869 ilr s::_�¢ -- li'ldh gr m-to , V;� La, Jc 11)o .0uirlent-s is part (.,, the V1 ; lrE erinedi;';; .. choo l I)i olect, %aril.! tl io di,cl a !e of .j. ` 00 Cyr? lor`Is ()er day of c0I ec' e r d e r ✓ a y tt U �rYE _ Ui . ��4'.z -�� `�t r Ir to tilt'tt l t of ln".+uincoiiIbe Cc;t;!,ty Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following: A> One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater coilection system extension supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curV�, operating point, available storage if portable generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump stations permitted as part of this project Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit_ modifications are re - uired for an_y changes resultinci in non -cc n_r)liance with t_hi_s_p_gLi iitL_re_gulations or minimum delsir.,n criteria. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended that this cer-il i5:eition ba sent in a n "ivfiner that provides proof of rece,,,itby t.i"-e Divisic?n. ❑ Partial ❑ Final Ds, r duly registered f rJIE _„Iail,?I l a :raF c:i in th(` :'itate of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the above referenced project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2-1-; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force (Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: ........................................................................................ Sr:=i1..!D T III; a OR1`0 < U!.-;PORTING C'OGUNAE"N.I'Ai"EON V�� 1-1 RE'i UIFIED A-ITE`4CHMENT ro i-IFIE i". LLOWll` G ADDRESS ROGER G. EDWAFMS SURFACE IWA` E CRC? o Cr�'iC.?s�! SUP1=I�v`iSt`'D6��, A EVILLE_ REGIONAL OFI=IC,fw ai 2090 US HIGHWAY 70 SWAB=3NANOA, NC, 28778 ................................................................................................. The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. WJ -WV �► NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 9, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0713 8694 Ted Cooke Gunpowder, LLC Riverbend Development 825 3rd Avenue NW Hickory, NC 28655 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT NOV-2009-PC-0890 Gunpowder, LLC Riverbend Development Catawba River Buffer Violations Caldwell County Dear Mr. Cooke: On November 4, 2009, Linda Wiggs with the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection at Riverbend Development in Caldwell County. Present during the inspection was yourself and Alfred Cooke. DWQ staff observed and noted impacts to the riparian buffer on the Gunpowder Creek arm of Lake Hickory which is subject to the Catawba River Buffer Rules. Impacts to the buffer include removal of the vegetation. You stated the reason for the removal of the vegetation was to create a view corridor. Three areas of disturbance where vegetation had been removed were noted during the inspection. Each area of buffer disturbance was approximately 1,000 square feet. In summary, approximately 3,000 square feet or 0.07 acres of buffer are in violation of the Catawba Buffer Rules. As a result of the site inspection and a file review, the following violations are noted: Item I. Catawba Buffer Violation The above is a violation of Title 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (4) of the Catawba Buffer Rules which states that: Zones 1 and 2 of the riparian buffer remain in vegetation that is undisturbed except for those uses provided for in Item (6) of this Rule. N. C. Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office 2090 AY 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 One Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 No thCarolin l Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org of L t d,11"I'ff An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �/ Page 2 of 2 November 9, 2009 Gunpowder LLC Riverbend Caldwell County Required Response Accordingly, you are directed to respond to this letter in writing within 30 calendar days of receipt of this Notice. Your response should be sent to the Division of Water Quality, attention Linda Wiggs, 2090 HWY 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 and the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, attention John Hennessy, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Your response should include the following: Riparian Zone planting — Please submit a Restoration Plan to this office for review and approval. This plan must be developed to ensure that at least two native tree species are planted at a density sufficient to provide 320 trees/acre at maturity. This density is usually achieved by planting approximately 436 trees/acre on a 10 ft. x 10 ft. grid or 681 trees/acre on a 8 ft. x 8 ft. grid. Please see the attached Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration for assistance in developing your plan. This plan must include the types of native woody vegetation selected, methodology of planting, and a site map indicating the location of the replanting efforts Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering an enforcement action and an assessment of civil penalties for these violations and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above -mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above, be abated and properly resolved. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Linda Wiggs at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, a Roger C. Edwards Regional Water Quality Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosure: CTB Buffer Rules Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration cc: ARO File Copy John Hennessy — DWQ Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS-ACO Unit DWQ Central Files Granite Falls Planning Department P.O. Drawer 10 Granite Falls, NC 28630 G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Caldwell\BUFFERS\riverbendNOV-2009-pc-0890.docx Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor November 10, 2009 Charlotte and Clement Riddle 253 Sunset Cove Road Lake Lure, NC 28746 Subject: Request for More Information Riddle Seawall Repair — Dock Expansion DWQ Project # 09-1064 Rutherford County Response deadline: December 11, 2009 Dear Mr. and Ms. Riddle: Dee Freeman Secretary The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has performed a preliminary review of a 401 Water Quality Certification application submitted for the above referenced project. Additional information will be required in order to complete the review process. Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your project. Additional Information Requested: 1. The submitted application appears to contain erroneous information. Please resubmit a revised application containing information relevant only to your proposed project. 2. Riprap placement will be required as described in the US Army Corps of Engineers General (Regional) Permit 198200030: • Riprap will be placed at the base of all bulkheads and will extend a maximum of three (3) feet waterward on a 2:1 slope. All other fill material will be confined landward of bulkheads. Please include the impacts of the required riprap in your application. Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below by December 11, 2009. One (1) copy of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-450M FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: wwvAj.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer One N®rihCarolina Charlotte and Clement Riddle November 10, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Ms. Cyndi Karoly 401 Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: Chuck Cranford Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US HWY 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 If we do not hear from you by the deadline, we will assume that you. no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project withdrawn. This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Chuck Cranford 828-296-4664, if you have any questions. Sincerely, ' d ,...�•'L L.ell v L4 Roger C. Edwards Regional Office Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Cyndi Karoly - 401 Permitting Unit ARO File copy 0:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Rutherford\401s\Riddle\09-1064 AddInfo_11-10-09.doc NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coieen H. Sullins Governor Director November 10, 2009 Eric and Laura Partner 45 Bridlewood Place Concord, NC 28025 Subject: Request for More Information Eric and Laura Partner DWQ Project # 09-1060 Rutherford County Response deadline: December 11, 2009 Dear Mr. and Ms. Panner: Dee Freeman Secretary The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has performed a preliminary review of a 401 Water Quality Certification application submitted for the above referenced property. Additional information will be required in order to complete the review process. Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your project. Additional Information Requested: l . Please provide an Agent Authorization letter giving signatory authority to Mr. Darrell Panner, if appropriate. Otherwise, an updated application signed by the owner/applicant will be required. 2. Please provide information describing how Division of Land Resources Trout Buffer compliance will be maintained. Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below by December 11, 2009. Four copies of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Ms. Cyndi Karoly 401 Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-4500\ FAX: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 One Internet: www.ncwatergLiality.org NorthCZrolina An Equal Opportunity lAitirmative Action Employer Eric and Laura Partner November 10, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Chuck Cranford Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US HWY 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 If we do not hear from you by the deadline, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project withdrawn. This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Chuck Cranford 828-296-4664, if you have any questions. Sincerely, U Roger C. Edwards Regional Office Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Liz Hair - US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office (e-copy) Dave McHenry NCWRC (e-copy) Clint Calhoun (e-copy) 401 Permitting Unit — Central Office ARO File copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Rutherford\401 s\Panner\AddInfo_09-1060_11-10-09. doc Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor November 10, 2009 John J. Williams 444 Charlotte Drive Lake Lure, NC 28746 Subject: Request for More Information Seawall Repair DWQ Project # 09-1071 Rutherford County Response deadline: December 11, 2009 Dear Mr. Williams: Dee Freeman Secretary The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has performed a preliminary review of a 401 Water Quality Certification application submitted for the above referenced project. Additional information will be required in order to :)mplete the review process. Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your project. Additional Information Requested: 1. Please provide a completed sketch using the attached template, which indicates the dimensions of the riprap to be installed. 2. Riprap placement will be required as described in the US Army Corps of Engineers General (Regional) Permit 198200030: O Riprap will be placed at the base of all bulkheads and will extend a maximum of three (3) feet waterward on a 2:1 slope. All other fill material will be confined landward of bulkheads. Please plan your project accordingly. Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below by December 11, 2009. One (1) copy of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina.28778 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Nne orthCarohna An Equal Opportunity `..Affirmative Action Employer John J. Williams November 10, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Ms. Cyndi Karoly 401 Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: Chuck Cranford Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US HWY 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 If we do not hear from you by the deadline, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project withdrawn. This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Chuck Cranford 828-296-4664, if you have any questions. Sincerely, i'`� l Roger C. Edwards Regional Office Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Cyndi Karoly - 401 Permitting Unit ARO File copy GAWPDATA\DEMWQ\Rutherford\401 s\Williams\09-1071_Addlnfo_I1-10-09.doc Pleaseapproximately,sketch the ft UbVing information on tlis play (please provide dimensions for each item, such as 10 ft. x 100 ft): d) t. proposed vegetation elsanng (provide dimension .2) LocationL of rip rip, yr fill tole placed above the Full Ponds Iev ton Location, of Op rap or ill tobeplaced below the Riff fond elevation, 4) The location of any:proposed structur such buildings, retaining walls, doc s, otc. The tocation of any, excavation or Bridging below, the Full Pond elevation. 6), Location of construction access corridors, PIIease approximately sketc 1 the following ihtomiation on fls plan (,,pfease provide dimensions for each,, kem, such as 10 ft. x 100,ft): 1) All proposed eg tation tlloring, (provide dimonslon .) Location of, rip rap or rill to be placed above the Fu,li P,O-nd leva-fti n Location, f rid rap orfill to be placed helow the Full "Par:.id &Ievati n ) The Wation of any pro os`,04 attuctures suohs buildings., reta "irto w lls docks eta# The cation or any excavation or, dging below the Full " nd elevation. 6) Location at` construction occess corridom A' DEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 10, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0713 8687 Joe Cline, Executive Director Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority 1246 W Main St Sylva NC 28779 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENFORCE NOV-2009-DV-0305 Permit No. WQCS00108 Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority Jackson County Dear Mr Cline: A review has been conducted of the Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority (TWSA) self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report/s submitted by TWSA. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00108 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type CSO/SSO 09/21/2009 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge (Sewer Overflow) Without Valid Permit Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality is considering pursuing enforcement action for this violation. While the overflow was reported by the ORC of the WWTP, this Office considers this incident to be an SSO as it occurred due to I&I resulting from heavy rains It is imperative that the collection system be }=� lly maintained and One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone: 828-296-45M FAX: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Natul'ally An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer operated to prevent like events and that the collection system operator take responsibility for reporting SSOs, where applicable, to the Division of Water Quality. It is requested that you responded in writing to this Office within ten days of receipt of this notice. In responding, you should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes at 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Division of Water Quality Asheville Region Cc: Central Files ARO Files i P71 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Walar Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Suilirs Governor Director November 10, 2009 Mark Koone Thompson Contractors, Inc. P.O. Box 1268 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation NOV-2009-PC-0902 Thompson Contractors, Inc. NPDES General Stormwater Permit — NCG020148 .Rutherford County Response deadline: November 27, 2009 Dee Freeman Secretary Dear Mr. Koone: This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on November 6, 2009. The facility was found to be non -compliant with permit NCG020148. The following permit condition violations were noted during the Division of Water Quality inspection: 1. Best Management Practices Plan ➢ A Stormwater BMP Plan has not been developed and properly implemented. 2. Qualitative Monitoring ➢ Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements. 3. Analytical Monitoring ➢ Analytical monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements. 4. Secondary Containment ➢ Secondary containment has not been provided for the used oil tank and other storage containers near the vehicle maintenance building. Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, S,vannanoa, North Carolina 28778 One Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 North Carolina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ��� i3j��� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Thompson Contractors, Inc. November 10, 2009 Page 2 of 3 5. Unauthorized Use of Chemical Flocculants ➢ According to you and your staff a flocculant product called Cat -Floc TL is being utilized within the non -closed loop process recycle wastewater system. Required Response 1. Best Management Practices Plan ➢ Development of a BMP Plan is required by the current general stormwater permit. However, the current permit will renew on January 1, 2010 and will include modifications; including, the requirement to develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. It is recommended that you comply with the upcoming permit. This requirement can be fulfilled after the renewal of the NCG020000 permit has been finalized. 2. Qualitative Monitoring ➢ Conduct the required qualitative monitoring immediately to comply with the current permit. 3. Analytical Monitoring ➢ Conduct the required analytical monitoring immediately to comply with the current permit. 4. Secondary Containment ➢ Provide secondary containment for the used oil tank and other storage containers near the vehicle maintenance building as soon as possible to comply with the current permit. 5. Unauthorized Use of Chemical Flocculants ➢ Discontinue use of Cat -Floc TL immediately to comply with the current permit. Use of DWQ-approved flocculant products is acceptable. If you desire to utilize the Cat - Floe TL product, official approval must be sought through DWQ. Contact Cindy Green at 919-733-3908 or cindy.greennncdenr.-,,ov for more information. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations and comments for your reference. . Contractors, Inc. ,er 10, 2009 3 of 3 Thank you for your attention to these matters. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Chuck Cranford at (828) 296-4664 or chuck.cranford c ncdenr.gov for further assistance. Sincerely, r- Roger Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Rutherford\Stormwater Mining NCG02\ThompsonContracting\iNOV-2009-PC-0902_ThompsonContracting_11-10-09.doc Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG020148 Effective: 01/19/05 Expiration: 12/31/09 Owner: Thompson Contractors Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Thompson Contractors Incorporated - County: Rutherford Sr 1161 sr 1178 interse Region: Asheville Rutherfordton NC 28139 Contact Person: Mark J Koone Title: Phone: 828-287-3333 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 11/0612009 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 11:00 AM Primary Inspector: Chuck Cranford Phone: Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ®.Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCG020148 Owner - Facility: Thompson Contractors Inc Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: DWQ staff was met on site by Mark Koone and Danny Seay. A tour was conducted of the facility, observing the stormwater conveyances, ponds and outfalls, stream and site conditions. During the visit, it was revealed that the permittee had not developed a BMP Plan as required by the permit nor completed the required monitoring. Also, as indicated in the permit file, a Notice of Deficiency was issued on April 10, 2006. Within that NOD, several items; including, development of BMP Plan, evaluation of the flocculant product being used and implementation of the required inspections and monitoring were noted. Permit requirements were reviewed as pertaining to the most recent permit version, dated January 19, 2005 and likely changes to the permit due to renew on January 1, 2010. At the time of the inspection the site was found to be non -compliant with the permit. The following items should be pursued: 1. Contaminated soil in the vicinity of the used oil storage area should be removed and disposed properly. Contact the Division of Waste Management, UST Section for more information. 2. Secondary containment for used motor oil storage should be installed, as required by the permit 3. Discontinue the use of the Cat -Floc TL product. This product has not been approved by DWQ for use in stormwater facilities. Only polyacrylamide products manufactured by Applied Polymer Systems have been approved. The product list may be viewed at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ws/documents/MicrosoftWord-Polyacrylamide.pdf. If the facility prefers to use Cat -Floc TL, it must be approved by DWQ. 4. The design storm discharge characteristics should be calcufated for the final basin in the water treatment train near the pit and the pond in the vicinity of the scale house. This information must be calculated to determine the monitoring requirements. 5. Development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and implementation of other required practices should be undertaken as described in the draft edition of the NCG020000 permit, which will be issued on January 1, 2010. The following items would be beneficial: 1. Covered storage should be provided where possible to reduce or eliminate exposure of stormwater to contaminants. 2. Remove or otherwise shelter unused materials and equipment. Page: 2 Permit: NCG020148 Owner- Facility: Thompson Contractors Inc Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? n m ❑ n # Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? ❑ ❑ n # Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices'? n FAn n # Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? n IN n n # Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? n ® n n # Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? n I® n n # Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? n ❑ n # Does the Plan include a BMP summary? n n n # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? n n n # Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? n n n # Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? n n n # Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? n M n ❑ # Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ❑ rl n Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? n ®n n Comment: NCG02 requires a BMP Plan, but the site has not developed one Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? n ® n n Comment: No monitoring forms completed. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? n ®n n # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? f] In ❑ 01 Comment: No monitoring completed. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ®n n # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? W ❑ n n # if the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? n In ® o # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? n n ❑ m Comment: No COC available. Page:3 a•® NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 10, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7007 1490 0004 0713 8700 Darlene Hicks Town of Elk Park Post Office Box 248 Elk Park, North Carolina 28622 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES PermitNCO079561 Town of Elk Park Elk Park WWTP Case No. LV-2009-0399 Avery County Dear Mayor Hicks: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $176.00 ($125.00 civil penalty + $51.00 enforcement costs) against Town of Elk Park. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Town of Elk Park for the month of July 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0079561. The violations which occurred in July 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Elk Park violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO079561 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, Roger C Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make_ the following civil penalty assessment against Town of Elk Park: SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.newaterguality.org I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $125.00 NC0079561, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N - Cone. $125.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $51.00 Enforcement Costs $176.00 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. 14313- 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: 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.I (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 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 Pem1y 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 Keith Haynes of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: Regional Supervisor w/ attachments n orcement File w attachments -- Central Files w/ attachments JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0399 County: Avery Assessed Party: Town of Elk Park Permit No.: NC0079561 Amount Assessed: $176.00 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. 14313-282.1(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 Avery Town of Elk Park IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVED OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND Elk Park WWTP ) STIPULATION OF FACTS PERMIT NO. NCO079561 ) FILE NO. LV-2009-0399 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $176.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 10, 2009, 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 submitted to 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 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE 20 w IL X W m z O F d _ to O > T t o Q � Z O w ~ rCOi e ° w F g3 LO J Q U F N V d Q Z O LLw Oj ~Q �� cn E E U m o) Cl) O ,- Z W U a d Y W 3m O N J z z w 7 Oww a O Fw ga > O M W O° � > a U a Y L w r w r2 0 o U Z a �= IL M z W r z ° F v U LL p J w J Ha o O LO n U z _ O ( �� D a Zw 2 o N r 1- O a � E J J z a O �' a•• w � North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 10, 2009 Charles Rogers Highland Forest Partners, LLC 684 St. Andrews Road Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 James W. Kirkpatrick III Highland Forest Partners, LLC 37 Branner Avenue Waynesville, North Carolina 28786 Highland Forest Partners, LLC 165 Bankstown Road Brooks, Georgia 30205 Subject: Request for More Information 401 Water Quality Certification Highland Forest Subdivision DWQ Project # 2009 - 0577 Haywood County Response deadline: December 14, 2009 Dear Sirs: The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has performed a preliminary review of the 401 Water Quality Certification revised application (dated July 2, 2009) and supporting information submitted with the response to the Notice of Violation (dated September 22, 2009) for the above referenced property. Additional information will be required in order to complete the review process. Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your project. Additional Information Requested: 1. The revised application and supporting information were submitted in response to the Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement dated June 18, 2009. A follow-up meeting was held July 9, 2009 with the Army Corp of Engineers staff, Wildlife Resources staff, your consultants, and DWQ staff. In order to resolve the issue of the improperly installed culverts, Location: 2090 U.S. Highway70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 one Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org aaturallly An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Highland Forest Partners, LLC November 6, 2009 Page 2 of 3 step pool structures were proposed at culverts 16 and 17. DWQ is amenable to this solution in lieu of replacement of these culverts, provided plans and specifications are submitted (see Note 2). Also discussed during the meeting was the possibility of a bridge replacement for culvert #1. The DWQ understands that Highland Forest prefers not to reinstall the culvert or replace the culvert with a bridge, due to the impracticality at that site. However, DWQ concurs with recommendations of Wildlife Resources that a step -pool structure (similar to those at culverts 16 and 17) be placed at culvert 1 to rectify the improper placement. Please provide information detailing a step pool structure at culvert 1. 2. Please provide plans and specifications to insure that the step pool structures are adequately placed to maintain recommended water depth to allow aquatic life passage during base flow (with baseflow routed through a single culvert). Wildlife Resources recommends a minimum pool depth of 1.5 feet, with an elevation difference between water and structure not to exceed 1.5 to 2 feet. The plans and specifications should also include recommended rock size for the step pools, along with shear stress calculations to ensure long term stability of the structures. As part of resolution of the Notice of Violation, an as -built report shall be submitted upon completion of the step pool structures, along with a 6 month report, and annually thereafter for a 5 year period upon completion of the structures. 4. Regarding the revised 401 application (dated July 2, 2009), Part C.2.a., the wetland impacts should be clearly referenced (i.e., correspond the site reference to the site plan) for review. 5. The Impact Table attached to the application is unclear regarding the total project impacts. r Please review the calculations for that table. It appears that 142 linear feet was previously permitted, and an additional 31 LF needs to be added (at different sites, with existing and future impacts which need to be permitted, etc.) for a total impact of 173 LF. Mitigation may be necessary if this is the case. This is the DWQ's understanding of the table provided — please clarify if you believe this to be incorrect. 6. Part E.3.b. requires a stormwater management plan approval from Haywood County (based on the Phase II stormwater requirements). Please provide information regarding the status of this approval. The entry building does not appear to conform with the setback requirements of 30 feet. 7. With revision of the application — Part F.2.a. should be corrected. Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below prior to December 14, 2009. Four copies of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Ms. Cyndi Karoly 401 Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: artners, LLC J09 Susan A. Wilson Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US HWY 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 If we do not hear from you by the deadline, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project withdrawn. This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Susan A. Wilson at 828-296-4500, if you have any questions. Sincerely, yap Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ^c: Lori Beckwith, US Army Corps of Engineers David McHenry, NC Wildlife Resources Commission ARO File Copy Jennifer Robertson, Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants Haywood County Planning G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Haywood\401s\Highland Forest 09-0577\Highland Forest Addlnfo 11 2009.doc Ad "I CDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 12, 2009 Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva, North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection -US Highway 64 DWQ Project 08-0396 TIP No. A-0011 BB Clay County Dear Mr. Setzer: Dee Freeman Secretary On October 21, 2009, I inspected the construction work on US Highway 64 in Clay County and the project appeared to be in good shape. Construction work consists of heavy grading. The erosion and sedimentation control structures, vegetative covering, and matting appear to be working properly. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. A copy of the inspection report is attached to this letter. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, �, d Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: W. Trent Anderson Mark Davis, Division 14, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Setzer) US Highway 64 Inspection Letter October 2009 St 1RFA .E WATER PROTE .TION SECTION -Asheville Regional Office ��_ �n�. ® 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-7043 �TOne 7 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 iv ofthCarolina Internet: www.ncwaterpuality.orq ���uf,N� s/`�� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: 10ctober 21, 2009 County: Clay Region: I Asheville DOT Division: Division 14 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 08-0396 NW Permit #:� IP #: Project Name: US Highway 64 Widening A-0011 BB Location of Project: U S 64 from east of Hiwassee River to east of NC Highway 175 in Clay County Project Complete: ❑Yes X No Activities (DOT): ❑ Bridge X❑ Culvert ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Bottomless Arch X❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Spoil Pile ❑ Borrow Pit ❑ Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stream Restoration ❑ On -site Stream Relocation ❑ Buffer Restoration X❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Other If no, estimated date of completion: Water Oualitv Concerns (DW ❑ Steam Standards Violation X❑ Turbidity ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Oil/Petroleum ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Failed E & S control measures X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation X❑ Fill ❑ Buffer Impacts (see below) Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone 1 Est Acres ❑ Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar -Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ac Zone 2: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac ❑A-11 gatimr miribited Name of Waterway(s) Basin/ Subbasin: DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Downing Creek, John Reese Branch, Byers Branch, Chatuge Lake and unnamed tributaries to Hiwassee River Hiwassee 040501 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated x❑Non-Isolated (Waters of US) Stream Class: X❑Class B X❑Class C ❑HQW 0303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑WS-V ❑SB ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert []Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: Authorized Stream Impacts: Additional comments: X❑0 — 1/10th acre ❑1/11`h to 1/3`d acre ❑ 1/3`d to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet Reviewed project with DOT staff. Pipe and culvert installation is complete. Grading is continuing with new areas under construction. Sediment and erosion control structures appear to be working properly. Seeding and/or matting should be performed as areas are graded. Some slope and bare areas need to be seeded. Continue to maintain erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. US Highway 64 Inspection October 2009 A' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 12, 2009 Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva, North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection-NCSR 1102 Pearson Falls Road DWQ Project 08-1020 TIP No. B-4239 Polk County Dear Mr. Setzer: Dee Freeman Secretary On November 5, 2009, I inspected the construction work at the new bridge site on NCSR 1102, Pearson Falls Road in Polk County. Construction work appears to be going well. Both of the new MSE walls are almost complete. Rip rap has been placed at the base of each MSE wall. The erosion and sedimentation control structures, vegetative covering, and matting appear to be working properly. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. A copy of the inspection report is attached to this letter. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Aaron Powell Mark Davis, Division 14, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting TJnit Niki Maher, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Setzer) NCSR 1102 Inspection Letter November 2009 S RFAGE WATER PROTE TION ;E( TION —Asheville Reg[pnal Offi .e a 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-7043 One Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina �`t Internet: www.ncwaterauality.orq !+� An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer NatiL``N DWQ Site Visits for DOT Projects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: November 5, 2009 County: Polk Region: Asheville -� DOT Division: Division 14 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 08-1020 = NW Permit #:1 - 1 IP #: Project Name: NCSR 1102 Pearson Falls Road B-4239 Location of Project: From NC 176 in Saluda travel south on NCSR 1102, Pearson Falls Road, approximately 1 mile to the new bridge site Project Complete: ❑Yes X No Activities (DOT): X❑ Bridge X❑ Culvert ❑ Bottomless Culvert Bottomless Arch X❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Spoil Pile ❑ Borrow Pit ❑ Wetland Mitigation n Stream Restoration ❑ On -site Stream Relocation ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Other If no, estimated date of completion: Water Oualitv Concerns (DW ❑ Steam Standards Violation X❑ Turbidity Evidence of spills ❑ Oil/Petroleum ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Failed E & S control measures X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation X❑ Fill ❑ Buffer Impacts (see below) ❑ Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone 1 Est Acres ❑ Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar -Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Zone 2: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Name of Waterway(s): DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects Background Info North Pacolet River Basin/ Subbasin: Broad 030501 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated ❑Non -Isolated (Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW X❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA, Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert X❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: ❑0 - 1/101" acre ❑ 1/11" to 1/3`d acre ❑ 1/3`d to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: X❑< 150 linear feet ❑> 150 linear feet Additional comments: Reviewed project with DOT staff. Construction is underway on both end bents with both MSE walls almost complete. Sediment and erosion control structures appear to be working properly. Seeding and/or matting should be performed as needed. Rip rap has been placed at the base of both MSE walls. Maintain erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. , NCSR 1102 Pearson Fails Road Inspection November 2009 r A' CDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 12, 2009 Mr. Mike Pettyjohn, P.E. Division Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 250 North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659 Subject: Inspection NCSR 1328 (Playmore Beach Road) DWQ Project No. 080372 TIP No. B-3624 Caldwell County Dear Mr. Pettyjohn: On October 28, 2009, I visually inspected the construction work at Bridge No. 190 at the Johns River in Caldwell County. The erosion and sedimentation control structures, vegetative covering, mulching and matting appear to be working properly. Dee Freeman Secretary Continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. Please refer to the attached inspection report for additional comments and recommendations. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Heath Slaughter, Division 11, DEO Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Pettyjohn) B-3624 October 2009 Inspection Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 One Internet: www.ncwaterqualit .org North.Catrofiin.a An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Aa all y DWQ Site Visits for DOT Projects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: October 28, 2009 County: Caldwell Region: Asheville DOT Division: Division 11 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #:�� NW Permit #:� IP #: 3481 Project Name: B-3624 Bridge Replacement Location of Project: NCSR 1328 Smiles southwest of Lenoir, NC Project Complete: ❑Yes X No Activities (DOT): X❑ Bridge ❑ Culvert ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Bottomless Arch X❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Spoil Pile ❑ Borrow Pit ❑ Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stream Restoration ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Other If no, estimated date of completion: Water Quality Concerns (DWQ): ❑ Steam Standards Violation X❑ Turbidity ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Oil/Petroleum ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Failed E & S control measures X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Fill ❑ Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no ❑ Zone I Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no Estimated linear feet of impact: I Estimated Acres ❑ Zone 2 Est Acres Est Linear feet Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar -Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone l : ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Zone 2: ❑Yes [-]No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt ❑Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation ❑Prohibited Name of Waterway(s): DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Johns River Basin/ Subbasin: CTB-030831 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated ❑Non -Isolated (Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA FICA Type of Authorized Impact: ❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert X❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: 00 — 1/101h acre X❑1/11`h to 1/3`d acre ❑ 1/3`d to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: X❑< 150 linear feet ❑> 150 linear feet Additional comments: Compliance Issues Identified: ❑Yes X❑ No Compliance issues identified: ❑Yes ❑No If yes, complete the section below: Reviewed project site and sediment and erosion control devices. Bridge work almost complete. Grading contractor started to work on approach areas. Sediment and erosion control structures appear to be installed and working properly. Continue to maintain sediment and erosion control structures to protect state surface waters. Project appears to be in good shape. CDEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 12, 2009 Mr. Mike Pettyjohn, P.E. Division Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 250 North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659 Subject: Inspection US Highway 321 DWQ Project No. 041246 TIP No. R-2237B Caldwell County Dear Mr. Pettyjohn: Dee Freeman Secretary On October 28, 2009, I visually inspected the construction work on US Highway 321 in Caldwell County and the project appeared to be in good shape. Construction work is mainly taking place at the southern end of the project. The erosion and sedimentation control structures, vegetative covering, mulching and matting appear to be working properly. Continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. Please refer to the attached inspection report for additional comments and recommendations. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Frank Gioscio, P.E. Heath Slaughter, Division 11, DEO Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Pettyjohn) US Highway 321 October 2009 Inspection Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 1�7One 1 Internet: www.newaterquality.org NOrthCal ollna An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Adifi "lif DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: October 28, 2009� County: Caldwell Region: Asheville DOT Division: Division 11 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 1 NW Permit #:IP #: 1 3481 Project Name: US Highway 321 Widening Location of Project: US 321 North of Lenoir to South of Blowing Rock, NC Project Complete: ❑Yes X No Activities (DOT): ❑ Bridge X❑ Culvert ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Bottomless Arch X❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Spoil Pile Borrow Pit Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stream Restoration ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Bank Stabilization X❑ Other If no, estimated date of completion: Water Quality Concerns (DWQ): ❑ Steam Standards Violation X❑ Turbidity ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Oil/Petroleum ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Failed E & S control measures X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Fill ❑ Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no ❑ Zone 1 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no Estimated linear feet of impact: I Buffer Impacts: Zone 1: Zone 2 ❑Neuse ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt Estimated Acres ❑ Zone 2 Est AcresC-� Est Linear feet ❑Tar -Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impactl ft/ ac Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact I ft/ ac ❑Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation ❑Prohibited Name of Waterway(s): DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Rocky Cove Creek, Greenfield Branch, unnamed tributary to Puncheon Camp Creek, unnamed tributary to Right Fork Mulberry Creek, unnamed tributary to Left Fork Mulberry Creek Basin/ Subbasin: CTB-030831 Yadkin-030701 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated x❑Non-Isolated (Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I X❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert ❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: ❑0—1/10th acre X❑ 1/11`h to 1/3`d acre 0.16 acres ❑1/3rd to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet Additional comments: Compliance Issues Identified: ❑Yes X❑ No Compliance issues identified: ❑Yes ❑No If yes, complete the section below: Looked at entire project. Most work is taking place at the southern ends of the project. Some other minor fill such as shoulder work and grading are taking place along the rest of the project. Please continue to monitor the steep slope and blasting at the southern end of the project. Steep slopes and sediment could pose aproblem if not properly controlled. The area along NCSR 1370 (Kirby Mountain Road) appears to be stable at the present time. This area should be watched carefully and additional sediment and erosion measures may be required. Continue to maintain sediment and erosion control structures to protect state surface waters 10-28-09 US 321 Inspection Report ALT4 a � a�.._"k North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 12, 2009 Mr. Mike Pettyjohn, P.E. Division Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 250 North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659 Subject: Stormwater Inspection US Highway 321 DWQ Project No. 041246 TIP No. R-2237B Caldwell County Dear Mr. Pettyjohn: Dee Freeman Secretary On October 28, 2009, I conducted a stormwater inspection for the US Highway 321 construction project in Caldwell County. The rainfall data and erosion control records appear to be maintained in good order. Mr. Dennis Lawson is doing a good job in keeping up with this information. Continue to ensure that these records are maintained during the life of the project. Please refer to the attached inspection report for additional comments and/or recommendations. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Frank Gioscio, P.E. Heath Slaughter, Division 11, DEO Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Pettyjohn) US Highway 321 October 2009 Stormwater Inspection Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org North Carolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Aahmallil FO1'sm A June 200 Si a /rasa ci on foam- Consffrlcf,'flra fvr;�tyvafe�r f�ar:rif 1'i�'L7 i�'trtai;'fOurG Site Name: DWO 1RO: Inspector: Location: 2. County: (A2) 3. Basin: (.43) 4. Location description: (M) 7. Land disturbance dun to construction/ development? 8. On -site represents Name(s) Title($). Employer(s) 1. Doi'/O Inspection date: (A,!) 5. Stream: (A6) 6. Class: (A6) [Topographical victhi map of site is at ached for case file] tive available durin inspection? 9. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Part 1. Section A: trio. 2, Is a copy of the approved plan on site and available for review? 10. Rain Gauge ( Part 1. Section B. No. 1.) Is a rain gauge present on the site at the time of inspection? 11. Main Gauge Data ( Part 1. Section B. No. 1.). Woek 2 Date Amount. 12. f0inimurn Monitoring & Record Keejing (art 1. Section B. No. 3.1 Are inspection records of erosion & sedimentation control facilities complete & available on request? (Al2) ;wa r No Dates of documented ms ections during the past 14 da Week 1 Week 2.1"°ll'3 <f 4? Not F7ln ected' 13. Sedimentation impacts to waters. 14. Linear It of stream impacts Typical range of sediment depth: (A19a)( fe - (Al 4) fvlaximum depth of sediment: (A13b) 15. Photo Documentation: Were photos taken? (A16) Photos (1. impacted water, 2. sedimentation depths, 3. sediment control measures, and 4. un•impacted upstream waters) and sketch/map of s ,he,•e photos were taken are attached for case file ' Project personnel not available during DWO site inspection 1-4 9. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Part 1. Section A: trio. 2, Is a copy of the approved plan on site and available for review? 10. Rain Gauge ( Part 1. Section B. No. 1.) Is a rain gauge present on the site at the time of inspection? 11. Main Gauge Data ( Part 1. Section B. No. 1.). Woek 2 Date Amount. 12. f0inimurn Monitoring & Record Keejing (art 1. Section B. No. 3.1 Are inspection records of erosion & sedimentation control facilities complete & available on request? (Al2) ;wa r No Dates of documented ms ections during the past 14 da Week 1 Week 2.1"°ll'3 <f 4? Not F7ln ected' 13. Sedimentation impacts to waters. 14. Linear It of stream impacts Typical range of sediment depth: (A19a)( fe - (Al 4) fvlaximum depth of sediment: (A13b) 15. Photo Documentation: Were photos taken? (A16) Photos (1. impacted water, 2. sedimentation depths, 3. sediment control measures, and 4. un•impacted upstream waters) and sketch/map of s ,he,•e photos were taken are attached for case file ' Project personnel not available during DWO site inspection 1-4 Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor � e �►� a�sa NCDEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director November 12, 2009 Jackson County DWQ Project No. 091153 TIP R-5202, NC Highway 107 APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Mr. J.B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N C Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva, North Carolina 28779 Dear Mr. Setzer: Dee Freeman Secretary You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, for the following impacts in two (2) unnamed tributaries to Hurricane Creek for the purpose of widening and making safety improvements to NC Highway 107 in Jackson County: Stream Imnacts in the Little Tennessee River Basin Site Permanent Streambank Permanent Fill in Temporary Total Stream Stream I Fill in Stabilization in Perennial Stream Dewatering in Impact Impacts Intermittent Perennial Stream (linear ft) Perennial Stream (linear ft) Requiring Stream (linear ft) (linear ft) Mitigation linear ft linear ft Site 1 8 0 0 129 137 0 Site 2 0 0 20 115 135 0 Total 1 8 1 0 1 20 1 244 1 272 1 0 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 20 linear feet. Total Intermittent Stream Impacts for Project: 8 linear feet. Temporary Stream Impacts for Project: 244 linear feet. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated October 26, 2009 (received October 28, 2009), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3704, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify NCDWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. CI IREAr.P IAIATFR QPQT9:rT10N CFr'TIQg ffi— 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-7043 1�TtIlOne 1 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1vo Carol.111a. Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org �1J/ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer AaAlralw Mr. J.B. Setzer, P.E. November 12, 2009 Page Two Condition(s) of Certification: 1. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities. ?. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this Certification. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project. 3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. The permittee shall use /Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds/[15A NCAC 413.0124(a)-(e)] in areas draining to High Quality Waters and Trout Waters. However, due to the size of the project, NC DOT shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC 413 .0124(a) regarding the maximum amount of uncovered acres. Temporary cover (wheat, millet, or similar annual grain) or permanent herbaceous cover shall be planted on all bare soil within 15 business days of ground disturbing activities to provide erosion control. Coir fiber matting shall be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils involving steep slopes in riparian areas, and should be secured in place with staples and wherever possible include installation of live stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall fescue shall not be used in the establishment of temporary or permanent groundcover within riparian zones. Coir fiber matting shall be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding for the establishment of permanent herbaceous cover on disturbed soils within the riparian area. Hydro seeding along with wood or cellulose based hydro mulch applied from a fertilizer and limestone free tank is allowable at the appropriate rate for the establishment of temporary groundcover within riparian zones. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and wood or cellulose mulch into surface waters is prohibited. Riparian areas are defined as a distance 25 feet landward from top of stream bank. 5. In -stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited during the trout spawning season of October 15 through April 15 to protect the egg and fry stages of trout. 6. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence r that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWO If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. . B. Setzer, P.E. .,vember 12, 2009 Wage Three 6. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural .stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 7. Riprap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. 8. The stream channel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum extent practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation responsible for maintaining the stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to the stream channel shall be temporary and revegetated with native riparian species. 9. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as Trout (Tr), High Quality Waters (HQW) or Water Supply I or II (WS-I, WS-II), stormwater shall be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass -lined ditches or other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pre -treating stormwater runoff prior to discharging directly into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffer areas is strongly discouraged. 10. Native riparian vegetation (e.g. rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders, sycamores, dogwoods, black walnut and red maple) must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. 11. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers. 12. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream above and below the crossing shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 13. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 14. The use of riprap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any riprap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 15. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. 16. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. 17. The Permittee shall. ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. 18. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 19. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this certification. 20. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 21. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 22. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the NCDOT Division Engineer and the on -site project manager. Mr. J.B. Setzer, PE November 12, 2009 Page Four 23. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee form complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, Stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. 24. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State or Federal law. If NCDWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State of Federal law if being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, NCDWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification 25. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. 26. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. This form shall be returned to the Transportation Permitting Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Mark Davis, Division 14, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental David Baker, USACE, Asheville Field Office Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office 091153 (Setzer) NC Highway 107 Safety Improvements NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary November 13, 2009 Mr. Neil Carpenter, District Manager Maggie Valley Sanitary District Post Office Box 1029 45 Water Plant Road Maggie Valley, North Carolina 28751 Dear Mr. Carpenter: I am writing to express my support for the Campbell Creek Watershed Forest Legacy Project. This is a wonderful opportunity for Maggie Valley Sanitary District, Haywood County, and Western North Carolina. As the state experiences growth in the western mountains it also loses natural resources. This project, when completed, will help protect and preserve approximately 4200 acres along with the associated streams and tributaries in this drainage basin. In preserving Campbell Creek Watershed, Maggie Valley Sanitary District is not only protecting pristine waters but protecting a vast amount of unique mountain natural resources. To name a few of these resources- Southern Appalachian Brook Trout whose habitat is being lost to land development, Southern Appalachian Spruce -Fir forest, and the black bear, white tail deer, and elk habitats, which require large tracts of land. This watershed protection will also provide enhancement of the view shed of the Blue Ridge Parkway. These natural resources likely cannot be regained, rehabilitated, or restored at the cost it takes to preserve them should they be lost to development. The protection of Campbell Creek Watershed provides a necessary supply of pristine water as a potable water source for the Maggie Valley Sanitary District. This project protects the seeps, springs, and head waters which allow Campbell Creek to be a pristine waterway. This protection insures that downstream water quality remains of higher quality than if this land track were lost to development. This project will also reduce the number of potential point source and non -point source discharges in the watershed simply through protection. If no development is allowed in the watershed, wastewater treatment systems will not be permitted(both point source and land based). Impervious surface will not increase, resulting in better groundwater recharge and lower scouring velocities in stream channels. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NorthCarohna Phone: 828-296-450M FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 N� //� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �atuL l An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Page 2 Campbell Creek Watershed November 13, 2009 In summary, the Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection Section, fully supports the preservation of the Campbell Creek Watershed through the Forest Legacy Program. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Asheville Regional Office Surface Water Protection NC Division of Water Quality AF I' WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary November 16, 2009 William M. Shephard Highlands Vistas 44 North Pine Circle Belleair, FL 33756 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Response and Sediment Removal Plan Approval Highlands Vistas DWQ Tracking Number: NCR001871 NOV-2009-PC-0754 Macon County Dear Mr. Shephard: The Division of Water Quality has received a Sediment Removal Plan from Goldie and Associates in response to the NOV noted above. The proposal includes the removal of sediment from an unnamed tributary to Big Creek and the headwaters of an in -line pond downstream of the development site. The remedial actions presented in the response along with certain additional information requested by this office regarding control of turbidity and sediment during completion of the work have been found satisfactory and are approved. Activities involved in this approved plan, as well as submittal of the final report, are to be completed within thirty (30) days of this approval letter. Sincerely, �,. Chuck Cranford Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection cc: ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files Goldie and Associates (e-copy) Matt Mason — Macon County (e-copy) G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Macon\Stormwater Construction NCGO1\HighlandsVista\SedRemovalApproval_l 1-16-09.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE IOne Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NorthCarollna Phone: 828-296-4500\ FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 f/yr /r Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Natz a1`Y An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer A•WVVA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor November 16, 2009 Mr. Jon Wise, Project Director Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC EC I IX/ P.O. Box 1006 Charlotte, NC 28201-1006 Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Director Secretary Subject: Bridgewater Hydroelectric Facility Linville River/UT Catawba River (below Linville Dam) Cooling Water Reference NPDES No. NCG500102 Burke County Dear Mr. Wise: 11he Division of Water Quality (Division) has reviewed Duke Energy's proposal to use a portion of Linville River (discharge below Linville dam) to provide cooling water for the new powerhouse, as needed. This portion of Linville River is classified as WS-IV, Trout, as it takes on the classification of the downstream water body, the Catawba River. Duke Energy originally submitted this proposal September 13, 2009 and additional information/clarification was submitted November 13, 2009. The Division understands that Duke Energy will extract no more than 10% of the flow during the term of the project, which is projected to last approximately twelve months. The extracted water will then be used as noncontact cooling water to assist in cooling the concrete for the new powerhouse. Duke Energy plans to comply with the temperature standard for classified Trout waters, as specified by 15A NCAC 213 .0211(3)0), "the temperature for trout waters shall not be increased by more than 0.5 degrees C (0.9 degrees F) due to the discharge of heated liquids, but in no case to exceed 20 degrees C (68 degrees F)." To ensure compliance with this standard, Duke Energy will sample for temperature upstream and downstream of the cooling water discharge on a daily basis (upstream at the existing powerhouse, downstream at the Powerhouse Road Bridge). Duke Energy shall report this daily data to the Division on a weekly basis during the first month of discharge, and monthly thereafter. Should data demonstrate continued compliance with the temperature standard, Duke Energy may request a reduction in the monitoring. If at any time during this short term project Duke Energy is noncompliant with the temperature requirement, or if aquatic life is adversely affected, the discharge of the noncontact cooling water shall cease until corrective measures are taken. Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Nne otth.Carolin.a Mr. Wise November 16, 2009 Page 2 of 2 The Division approves the non -contact cooling water discharge, provided the stipulations above are met. Should you have further questions or comments, please contact Susan A. Wilson at (828) 296 — 4500. Sincerely, F ,r j Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office CC' Central Files ARO File copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\Bridgewater Power house Duke cooling water approval 11 2009.doe RWA A{'r NCDENR Yr North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 16, 2009 Mr. Malachy Millard 154 Kingston Ridge Drive Chesnee, S.C. 29323 Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: Response to ORC Show Cause B.H. Corpening Mountain Training Facility WWTP NPDES Permit No. NCO040339 Avery County Dear Mr. Millard: This office is in receipt of information obtained at the Operator Show -Cause meeting held in the Asheville Regional Office on October 12, 2009, by you regarding entries into the ORC logs, sampling protocol, records, and reporting status for the subject WWTP. This information satisfies concerns expressed by this office during the Show Cause meeting. Please be advised that this information does not alleviate you of future ORC and Back-up ORC Yesponsibilities or duties for facilities you operate, should you seek renewal of your operator certification. Please be advised this office will continue to oversee ALL NPDES facilities and ORC's within the counties covered by the Asheville Regional Office to ensure compliance with ALL NPDES Permit conditions, and ALL applicable laws and regulations pertaining thereto, and each occurrence will be addressed swiftly and in accordance with the laws and regulations. As a result of submission by you that you would NOT seek renewal of your operator certification now or in the future, no further actions are required at this time, and this issue will not be referred to the Chairman of the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission for disciplinary action. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Donald R. Price at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Rogerr Edwards Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection Division of Water Quality -Asheville Regional Office xc: Jerry Rimmer, Technical Assistance & Certification Unit Supervisor Don Price, WWTP Consultant, ARO Deborah DiPietrantonio, Facility Supervisor, B.H. Corpening WWTP One 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: (828) 296-4500 Fax: (828) 299-7043 Customer Service 1 877 623-6748 NorthCarolina ,,; ,Internet: www.ncwaterouality.ora Naturally I� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer .ow .`� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 17, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 70071490 0004 0713 8663 Joseph M. Moore, II, City Manager City of Brevard 95 West Main Street Post Office Box 426 Brevard, North Carolina 28712 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENFORCE NOV-2009-DV-0321 Permit No. Permit No. WQCS00084 City of Brevard City of Brevard Collection System Transylvania County Dear Mr. Moore: Dee Freeman Secretary A review has been conducted of City of Brevard's Sewer Collection System self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report submitted by Anthony Coward., Brevard Collection. System. ORC:'. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00084 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred are summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type CSO/SSO 09/21 /2009 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge (Sewer Overflow) Without Valid Permit Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality is considering pursuing enforcement action for this violation. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations and respond in writing to this office within 10 days of receipt of this Ietter. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Don Price at 828)296-4500. Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer NorthCarolina NRturalif Please note that due to the continued high numbers of SSO's in North Carolina the Division has implemented a new SSO enforcement policy on May 15, 2007. Between May 15, 2007, and June 1, 2007 the Division of Water Quality will contact collection system operators to inform them of this policy. Beginning June 1, 2007 until December 1, 2007 any reportable SSO will be issued a Notice of Violation (NOV). Beginning on December 1, 2007 civil penalties will be issued for SSO's based on volume, volume reaching surface waters, duration and gravity and impacts to public health, fish kills or recreation area closures. Other factors considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of spills, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance. If you have any question regarding this policy please contact Mr. Don Price at (82$)296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office Cc: Central Files PERCS David Lutz, Brevard Public Services Director G:\WPDATA\DEMWO\Transylvania\Brevard Collection System\NOV 2009 DV 0324doc AL AA AM OIL WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 17, 2009 1RN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 70071490 0004 0713 8670 Mr. Ron Lewis, County Manager Burke County Post Office Box 21.9 Morganton, North. Carolina 28680-0219 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENFORCE NOV-2009-DV-0320 Permit No. WQCS00324 County of Burke Burke County Collection System Burke County Dear Mr. Lewis: A review has been conducted of Burke County Collection System's self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report submitted by Burke County Engineer, Mr. Carson Fisher. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00324 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type CSO/SSO 10/27/2009 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge (Sewer Overflow) Without Valid Permit Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality is considering pursuing enforcement action for this violation. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations and respond in writing to this office within 10 days of receipt of this letter. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Don Price at (828)296- 4500. Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 One Phone: 828-296-450M FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �%u��"U An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer Please note that due to the continued high numbers of SSO's in North Carolina the Division has implemented a new SSO enforcement policy on May 15, 2007. Between May 15, 2007, and June 1, 2007 the Division of Water Quality will contact collection system operators to inform them of this policy. Beginning June 1, 2007 until December 1, 2007 any reportable SSO will be issued a Notice of Violation (NOV). Beginning on December 1, 2007 civil penalties will be issued for SSO's based on volume, volume reaching surface waters, duration and gravity and impacts to public health, fish kills or recreation area closures. Other factors considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of spills, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non- compliance. If you have any question regarding this policy please contact Mr. Don. Price at (828)296- 4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Division of Water Quality Asheville Region Cc: Central Files PERCS Unit Carson Fisher, Burke County G:\WPDATA\DBMWO\Burke\Burke County Collection System\NOV 2009 DV 0320.doc 1•1 I I A WNW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 17, 2009 Dee Freeman Secretary Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva, North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection US Highway 25 DWQ Project 08-1754 TIP No. R-505 Henderson County Dear Mr. Setzer: On November 5, 2009, I inspected the construction work on US Highway 25 between Interstate 26 and NC Highway 225 in Henderson County. Construction work appears to be going well. The erosion and sedimentation control structures, vegetative covering, and matting appear to be working properly. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. A copy of the inspection report is attached to this letter. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Aaron Powell Mark Davis, Division 14, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Setzer) US Highway 25 Inspection Letter November 2009 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-7043 One Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NOf thCa.roft Internet: www.ncwaterpualitv.orp An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer ��������✓ DWQ Site Visits for DOT Projects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: November 5, 2009 County: Henderson Region: Asheville DOT Division: Division 14 —� Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 08-1754 —� NW Permit d IP #: Project Name: U S Highway 25-I-26 Connector R-505 Location of Project: U S Highway 25 from NC 225 near Zirconia to Interstate 26 in Henderson County Project Complete: ❑Yes X No Activities (DOT): ❑ Bridge X❑ Culvert ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Bottomless Arch X❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Spoil Pile Borrow Pit Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stream Restoration ❑ On -site Stream Relocation ❑ Buffer Restoration X❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Other If no, estimated date of completion: Water Oualitv Concerns (DW ❑ Steam Standards Violation X❑ Turbidity ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Oil/Petroleum ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Failed E & S control measures X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation X❑ Fill ❑ Buffer Impacts (see below) ❑ Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone 1 Est Acres � I ❑ Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse []Tar -Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Zone 2: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/ acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt ❑Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation ❑Prohibited Name of Watertvay(s): Basin/ Subbasin DWO Site Visits for DOT Proiects Background Info Laurel Creek, Green River, Bat Fork, King Creek, Freeman Creek, Lake Summit, Hill Branch, Jones Branch, Mill Creek, Laurel Branch, Jones Creek Broad 030501 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated x❑Non-Isolated (Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B 0303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑S13 X❑Class C ❑ORW X❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW X❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV RSA RCA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert []Bottomless Culvert ❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: X❑0 — 1/10`h acre ❑ 1/1 11h to 1/3`d acre ❑ 1 /3 rd to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet 1,346 linear feet Additional comments: Reviewed project with DOT staff and Wright Brothers. Heavy construction and pipe installation is underway. Sediment and erosion control structures appear to be working properly. A new area is now under construction southwest of US Highway 176. Seeding and/or matting should be performed as areas are graded. Area where the small pond was located has been filled and the area is now a waste area. Maintain erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. Q= NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 17, 2009 Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva, North Carolina 28779 Subject: Stormwater Inspection US 25/I-26 Connector DWQ Project No. 081754 TIP No. R-0505 Henderson County Dear Mr. Setzer: Dee Freeman Secretary On November 5, 2009, I conducted a stormwater inspection for TIP Project No. R-0505, US Highway 25/I-26 Connector construction project in Henderson County. The rainfall data and erosion control records appear to be maintained in good order. Please note that all stormwater devices are to be inspected after every 0.5 inch rainfall event. Continue to ensure that these records are maintained during the life of the project. Please refer to the attached inspection report for additional comments and/or recommendations. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, 12, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Aaron Powell, P.E. Mark Davis, Division 14, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Setzer) R-0505 November 2009 Stormwater Inspection Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer NorthCaholina Location: 2. County: (A2) 3. Basin: (A3) pu 4. Location description: (M) 7. Land disturbance due to 6;x. development? 8, On -site represents Name(s) Employer(s) Week 2 Date: Amount: 5, Stream: (A5) 6. Class: fA6) [Topographical vicinibl map Ofsite is aftachedfor case file] (A7) five available auxin * action? i g insp (AL) IE! s ow, 12. MinimumMonitoring & Record Keepinq (Part 1. Sec flon B. No. 3.) Are inspection records of erosion & sedimentation control facilities complete &.available on request? (Al 2) 0 Dates of documented insoections durinq the past 14 Week 1: Week 2: Not Inspected' 13. Sedimentation impacts to waters: 14. Linear ft of stream impicts: Typical range of sediment depth: (A13a) (Al 4) Maximum depth of sediment: (A13b)F 77-1 '15. Photo Documen;ation: Were photos taken? (Al 5) Photos (1. impacted water, 2. sedimentation depths, 3. sediment control measures, and 4. un-impacted upstream caters) and sketch/map of svhere photos were taken are attached for case file 16. Notes: ' Project personnel not available during MVQ site inspection 1-4 A&&TAYA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 17, 2009 Mr. Bentley Parlier Linville Resorts Inc. 11 Linville Avenue Linville, North Carolina 28646 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0498 Permit No. NCO039446 Linville Resorts WWTP Avery County Dear Mr. Parlier: Dee Freeman Secretary A review of Linville Resorts WWTP's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Mercury, Total (asHg) - Concentration 07/07/09 12 ng/I 79.4 ng/I Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. Please keep us informed about the sampling program for the mercury. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Scott Vasgaard/ ORC 9' 4e LinvillE? do',c North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.orq FAX (828)299-7043 A One NorthCarolina Aaturallil Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 KJFA Crr G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 17, 2009 Mr. Parks Banks River Oaks ]Mobile home Park P.O. Box 387 Barnardsville, N.C. 28709 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-DV-0327 Permit No. WQCSD0247 River Oaks Mobile home Park Pump Station Henderson County Dear Mr.Banks: A review has been conducted of the River Oaks Mobile Home Park's self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report submitted by Trevor McMinn, Collection System ORC. - This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCSD0247 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized below Area Violation Date Description Violation Type CSO/SSO 11 /5/2009 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge (Sewer Overflow) Without Valid Permit Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. if you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Dots Price at (828)296-4500. Please note that due to the continued high numbers of SSO's in North Carolina the Division has implemented a new SSO enforcement policy on May 15, 2007. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-4500\ FAX: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer Nne orthCarolina Naturally Between May 15, 2007, and June 1, 2007 the Division of Water Quality will contact collection system operators to inform them of this policy. Beginning June 1, 2007 until December 1, 2007 any reportable SSO will be issued a Notice of Violation (NOV). Beginning on December 1, 2007 civil penalties will be issued for SSO's based on volume, volume reaching surface waters, duration and gravity and impacts to public health, fish kills or recreation area closures. Other factors considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of spills, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance. If you have any question regarding this policy please contact Mr. Don Price at (828)296- 4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office Cc: Central Files PERCS Trevor McMinn, TREVCO, 2020 Howard Gap Rd., Hendersonville N.C. 28792 ARO files G:\WPDATA\DEMWO\Henderson\RiverOaks Mobile Home Park NOV 2009 DV 0327 doe A' North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 1.7, 2009 Mr. Lane Bailey, City Manager City of Lenoir Post Office Box 958 Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-DV-0325 City of Lenoir Lenoir Collection System Permit No. WQCS000 35 Caldwell County Dear Mr. Bailey: A review has been conducted of the City of Lenoir's self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report submitted by Richard Williams, Lenoir Collection System ORC. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00035 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred are summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type CSO/SSO 10/07/2009 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge (Sewer Overflow) Without Valid Permit Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Don. Price at (828)296-4500. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 7 Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NOrthCarollna Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:"T-877-623-6748 yr //%� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer t�r�Lja Please note that due to the continued high numbers of SSO's in North Carolina the Division has implemented a new SSO enforcement policy on May 15, 2007. Between May 15, 2007, and June 1, 2007 the Division of Water Quality will contact collection system operators to inform them of this policy. Beginning June 1, 2007 until December 1, 2007 any reportable SSO will be issued a Notice of Violation (NOV). Beginning on December 1, 2007 civil penalties will be issued for SSO's based on volume, volume reaching surface waters, duration and gravity and impacts to public health, fish kills or recreation area closures. Other factors considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of spills, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance. If you have any question regarding this policy please contact Mr. Don Price at (828)296- 4500. Sincerely, ? .._ Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office Cc: Central Files Richard Williams, Lenoir Collection System ORC PERCS ARO Files G:\WPDATA\DEMWO\Caldwell\Lenoir Collection System\NOV 2009 DV 0325 doc Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 17, 2009 Mr. Larry Callicutt, Town Manager Town of Bryson City Post Office Box 726 Bryson City, North Carolina 28713 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-DV-0326 Permit No. WQCS00170 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Town of Bryson City Swain County Dear Mr. Callicutt: A review has been conducted of Town ol.'Bryson City's self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report submitted by Tom Shook, Bryson City Public Works Supervisor. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00170 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred are summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type CSO/SSO 10/09/2009 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge (Sewer Overflow) Without Valid Permit Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NOrthCarolina Phone: 828-296-45M FAX: 828-299-7043 t Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 /* Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org Natur,911Y An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Don Price at (828)296_ 4500. Please note that due to the continued high numbers of SSO's in North Carolina the Division has implemented a new SSO enforcement policy on May 15, 2007. Between May 15, 2007, and June 1, 2007 the Division of Water Quality will contact collection system operators to inform them of this policy. Beginning June 1, 2007 until December 1, 2007 any reportable SSO will be issued a Notice of Violation (NOV). Beginning on December 1, 2007 civil penalties will be issued for SSO's based on volume, volume reaching surface waters, duration and gravity and impacts to public health, fish kills or recreation area closures. Other factors considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of spills, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance. If you have any question regarding this policy please contact Mr. ])on Price at (828)296- 4500. Sincerely, Roger C. 1dwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office CC: Central Files PERCS Tom Shook, Town of Bryson City G:\WPDATA\DEMWO\Swain\Bryson City Collection System\NOV 2009 DV 0326 doc AkPay-WA 'Eila NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 17, 2009 Mr. Thomas E. Hartye, PE Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County 2028 Riverside Drive Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-DV-0322 Permit No. WQCS00004 MSD of .Buncombe County Metropolitan Sewerage District. Buncombe County Dear Mr. l lartye: A review has been conducted of Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County's self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report submitted by Barry Cook, MSD Collection. System ORC. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00004 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type CSO/SSO 09/21/2009 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge (Sewer Overflow) Without Valid Permit Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Don Price at (828)296-4500. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NOrthCarohna Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Naharallaff Please note that due to the continued high numbers of SSO's in North Carolina the Division has implemented a new SSO enforcement policy on May 15, 2007. Between May 15, 2007, and June 1, 2007 the Division of Water Quality will contact collection system operators to inform them of this policy. Beginning June 1, 2007 until December 1, 2007 any reportable SSO will be issued a Notice of Violation (NOV). Beginning on December 1, 2007 civil penalties will be issued for SSO's based on volume, volume reaching surface waters, duration and gravity and impacts to public health, fish kills or recreation area closures. Other factors considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of spills, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance. If you have any question regarding this policy please contact Mr. Don Price at (828)296- 4500. Sincerely, Roger C. E.dwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office Cc: Central Files PERCS Ken Stines, MSD Collection System ORC ARO files G:\WPDATA\DEMWO\Buncombe\MSD Collection System\NOV 2009 DV 0322 doc .wa� ems. CDEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 17.2009 Mr. Lee Smith, Utilities Director City of Hendersonville Post Office Box 1670 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793-1670 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-DV-0324 Permit No. WQCS00070 City of Hendersonville Hendersonville Collection System Henderson County Dear Mr. Smith: A review has been conducted of the City of HendersonviIle's self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report submitted by Dennis Frady, City of 1=lendersonville's Assistant Utilities Director. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00070 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type CSO/SSO 10/07/2009 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge (Sewer Overflow) Without Valid Permit Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Doan :Price, at (828)296-4500. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE one Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NOrthCarohna Phone: 828-296.45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Naturally Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Please note that due to the continued high numbers of SSO's in North Carolina the Division has implemented a new SSO enforcement policy on May 15, 2007. Between May 15, 2007, and June 1, 2007 the Division of Water Quality will contact collection system operators to inform them of this policy. Beginning June 1, 2007 until December 1, 2007 any reportable SSO will be issued a Notice of Violation (NOV). Beginning on December 1, 2007 civil penalties will be issued for SSO's based on volume, volume reaching surface waters, duration and gravity and impacts to public health, fish kills or recreation area closures. Other factors considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of spills, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance. If you have any question regarding this policy please contact Mr. Don Price at (828)296- 4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office Cc: Central Files PERCS Dennis Frady. City of Hendersonville Assistant Utilities Director G:\WPDATA\DEMWO\Henderson\Hendersonville CS\NOV-2009-DV-0324 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 17, 2009 Mr. Mike Decker, Town Administrator Town of Franklin 70 West Main Street Franklin, N.C. 28737 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-DV-0323 Town of Franklin Town of Franklin Collection System Permit No. WQCS00101 Macon County Dear Mr. Decker: A review has been conducted of the Town of Franklin's self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Report submitted by James F. Zilbauer, Jr. Town of Franklin Collection. System Back-up ORC. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00101 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type CSO/SSO 09/29/2009 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge (Sewer Overflow) Without Valid Permit Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Don Price, at (828)296-4500. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION - ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NOrthCarolina Phone: 828-29645001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org gturq��� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Please note that due to the continued high numbers of SSO's in North Carolina the Division has implemented a new SSO enforcement policy on May 15, 2007. Between May 15, 2007, and June 1, 2007 the Division of Water Quality will contact collection system operators to inform them of this policy. Beginning June 1, 2007 until December 1, 2007 any reportable SSO will be issued a Notice of Violation (NOV). Beginning on December 1, 2007 civil penalties will be issued for SSO's based on volume, volume reaching surface waters, duration and gravity and impacts to public health, fish kills or recreation area closures. Other factors considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of spills, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance. If you have any question regarding this policy please contact Mr. Don Price at (828)296- 4500. Sincerely, kA .Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office Cc: Central Files PERCS Jay Gibson, Town of Franklin Public Works Director ARO files GAWPDATA\DEMWQ\Macon\Franklin Collection System\NOV 2009 DV 0323 doe AGA` NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 18, 2009 Mr. Brett H. Irwin P.O. Box 3513 Ponte Vedra, FL 32004 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Brett Irwin Property DWQ Project # 09-0881 Jackson County LTN02 / Glenville Lake (Thorpe Lake)/ 2-79-23-(1) / WS-III, HQW, B Dear Mr. Irwin: Dee Freeman Secretary The DWQ has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 405 square feet (0.0093 acres) of open waters below full pool elevation and 405 square feet (0.0093 acres) above full pool elevation for the purpose of shoreline stabilization along 162 feet of shoreline at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control regulations... This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-29645001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer NorthCarolina A74(rallY Mr. Irwin November 18, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters 0.0093 (acres) 405 sq. ft. below lake level (rip rap fill, as indicated on plan) Waters 0.0093 (acres) 405 sq. ft. above lake level Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Susan A. Wilson in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director`e� CHS/saw Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: Lori Beckwith, USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit — Central Office Jackson County Planning Bob Martin, P.O. Box 304, Glenville, NC 28736 Lisa Leatherman, Duke Energy, Lake Services ARO File Copy GAWPDATA\DEMWQ\Jackson\40 I s\Brett Irwin Prop - bank stab il ization\Approval Brett Irwin 112009 - 0881.doc FqCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary November 19, 2009 Dale Hamlin Carriage Park 2827 Haywood Rd Hendersonville, NC 28791 Subject: Incident Closure Carriage Park NOV-2009-PC-0726 Henderson County Dear Mr. Hamlin: On November 5, 2009, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a follow-up site inspection at the Carriage Park development on Haywood Road in Henderson County. Mr. Clement Riddle (C1earWater Environmental) was present. An inspection of the impacted streams found the results of sediment removal efforts to be satisfactory to resolve the subject NOV. Subsequently, the DWQ has received a final report from C1earWater Environmental summarizing the findings; including, photo documentation. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (828) 296-4664. Sincel Chucl Enviri Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy — NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Tim Fox -Henderson County Erosion Control Division (e-copy) Clement Riddle - C1earWater Environmental (e-copy) ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson\Stormwater Construction NCGO1\Carriage Park\NOV-2009-PC-0726_Closure 11-18-09.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NorthCarollna Phone: 828-296-4500\ FAX: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 >/ Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org yah call , An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary November 19, 2009 Michael Cornblum Conleys Creek Limited Partnership Post Office Box 937 Whittier, North Carolina 28789 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Response and Wetland Restoration Plan Approval Smoky Mountain Country Club Swain County Dear Mr. Cornblum: The Division of Water Quality has received a Wetland Restoration Plan from your consultant in response to the NOV noted above. The proposal includes the restoration of a wetland along Wesser Creek along the development site. The remedial actions presented in the response along with certain additional information requested by this office has been found satisfactory and are approved. Activities involved in this approved plan, as well as submittal of the final report, are to be completed within thirty (60) days of this approval letter. Sincerely, r Kevin Barnett Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection cc: ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files Lori Beckwith, US Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office David McHenry, NC Wildlife Resources Commission G:\WPDATA\DEM WQ\Swain\401 s\SmokyMountainCountryClub. WetlandRestoration.Approval. doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NofthCarolina Phone: 828-296-4500\ FAX: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 ��r� l//� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Na` An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer &FOWT RMENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 19, 2009 Mr. William D. Twiggs Linville Land Harbor Property Owners Association P.O. Box 160 Linville, North Carolina 28646 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0155 Permit No. NCO022756 Linville Land Harbor WWTP Avery County Dear Mr. Twiggs: Dee Freeman Secretary A review of Linville Land Harbor WWTP's monitoring report for September 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Nitrogen, Total (as N) - 09/30/2009 Quarterly Failure to Monitor Concentration Phosphorus, Total (as P) - 09/30/2009 Quarterly Failure to Monitor Concentration It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 (ten) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, ¢ ...) Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files C(�. L. Lewis/ ORC +� 75'�,,p l'�. �tU,t t'�L!t?if"11. Y i�Nt�J �t'^'4V r ,tG2l V Iv�il4t:iiiG Ct ii°u i Nik i`ii11?� Y-L�Jt�_� J�SJ � F 5,.GL . t::oc North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org ­4— FAX (828)299-7043 One NorthCarolina NRA( t!!if Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Max NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 19, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7007 1490 0004 0713 8649 Mr. Doyle Freeman, Director Utilities Henderson County Utilities 100 N. King Street Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792-5053 Dee Freeman Secretary SUBJECT: 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 NCO086070 Henderson County Utilities Western Justice Academy WWTP Case No. LV-2009-0409 Henderson County Dear Mr. Freeman: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $317.00 ($250.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against Henderson County Utilities. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Henderson County Utilities for the month of July 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0086070. The violations which occurred in July 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Henderson County Utilities violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO086070 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, Roger C. -Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Henderson County Utilities: Nne orthCarolina �aturattt� SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterouality.org I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No $250.00 NC0086070, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for BOD - Conc. $250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $317.00 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: 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 14313-282.1(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 cam-iot 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 petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the Office of AdministrativeHearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 ............_..._.... _ ____ _ _ Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/ attachments Bob Guerra/ DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments Jones Environmental/ ORC w/ attachments i tic Z f _?yl?its �. JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0409 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Henderson County Utilities/ Justice Academy Permit No.: NC0086070 Amount Assessed: $317.00 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 HENDERSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS HENDERSON COUNTY UTILITIES/ ) WESTERN JUSTICE ACADEMY PERMIT NO. NCO086070 ) FILE NO. LV-2009-0409 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $317.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 19, 2009, 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 submitted to 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 d y m d o o Q C Z +T+ N J O U � O CD Q v z w a Q E 0 "a cis U Q a� U w N C 61 N N i'- J U Q LL w IL r r z 0 F g 0 > wr O� 0 0 w aw J = 5 J Uj J a U r J w OD co zw �2 U z w a w w U. z Ow r- go 0 w w r W Q a z O_ r a U 0 J J _ LL d F-a D 0 O zr 00 ~w z d O i } r a z WL U NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 19, 2009 Mr. Fred Leonard, Manager McDowell County Adult Care I P.O. Box 1257 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LM-0032 Permit No. NCO035157 Cedarbrook Residential Center WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Leonard: A review of Cedarbrook Residential Center's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 07/31/09 0.0030 mgd 0.0031 mgd Monthly Average Exceeded A review of the flow records of the Cedarbrook WWTP for the past twelve months indicates the average flow of the facility is at 91.5 % of the permitted flow limit. Date Measuring Violation Frequency Parameter Chlorine, Total Residual 07/18/2009 Twice Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 (ten) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Water Tech Lab & Operations/ ORC G:'!!PiPDAT.A"�DE�A,tl` ,i2?.Pvsc to Deli 35 i >7 Cedarbrook Residential CenteA EC'v-200 -l-M-v032.35 i 57. ce North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.orci -,—m FAX (828)299-7043 o„C NorthCarolina Natcrra!!il Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 AZ4 w2i RCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 19, 2009 Mr. Shannon R. Ginn, Manager Cummings Cove Company LLC 20 Cummings Cove Parkway Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0500 Permit No. NCO057541 Cummings Cove WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Ginn: Dee Freeman Secretary A review of Cummings Cove WWTP's monitoring report for July 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 07/31/09 0.035 mgd 0.045 mgd. Monthly Average Exceeded It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant" when in fact it should have been marked "Non -Compliant" with an explanation of the reason for the non-compliance. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, r' Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ ORC one ��-��V�Ti✓T3.qT,�1i��lt•,V��;�en;��E,sa,3;5=Y.,�1 ��,rLinninas C'cve'iNO11-20f)9-LV-0500.57541�A,.:�=; NorthCarolina ,Vafima!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.newaterguality.org �5vx FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coieen H. Sullins Governor Director November 19, 2009 Chris Braund Town of Lake Lure P.O. Box 255 Lake Lure, NC 28746 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Town of Lake Lure DWQ Project # 09-1063 Rutherford County BRD01 / Broad River (Lake Lure) / 9-(17) / B; Tr Dear Mr. Braund: Dee Freeman Secretary The DWQ has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. ,Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.5 acres of open waters for the purpose of shoreline stabilization along and undertake maintenance dredging within Lake Lure. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Trout Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) I Plan Location or Reference Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-4500\ FAX: 828-299-7043 \ Customer SerJice: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.newaterquality.org An ERual O000rtunity 1 Affirmative Action Emolover NorthCarolina Chris Braund November 19, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Waters 10.5 (acres) I Lake Lure Project Map Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Chuck Cranford in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4664. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHSlcbc Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit — Central Office File Copy G:\WPDATA\DEM WQ\Rutherford\401 s\TownOfLakeLure\09-1063_Approval_11-19-09.doc Aria RCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary November 19, 2009 Peter Brower Peter M. Brower Profit Sharing Plan, LLC Post Office Box 212 Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Response and Sediment Removal Plan Approval The Boulders NOV-2009-SS-0042 Henderson County Dear Mr. Brower: The Division of Water Quality has received correspondence from Mr. Thomas McCanless, dated November 2, 2009, in response to the NOV noted above. The proposal includes the removal of sediment from an unnamed tributary to Britton Creek. The remedial actions presented in the response have been found satisfactory and are approved. Activities involved in this approved plan, as well as submittal of the final report, are to be completed within thirty (30) days of this approval letter. Sincerely, C� Chuck Cranford Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection cc: ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files Tim Fox — Henderson County (e-copy) Thomas McCanless 208 Holly Crest Circle, Simpsonville, SC 29681 G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson\Stormwater Construction NCG01\Boulders\SedRemovalPlan_Approval. doe SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone: 828-296-4500\ FAX: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatergLiality.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer . •.....Xj NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman C,overnor Director Secretary November 19, 2009 Jim Rhyne, Ellenboro Water & Sewer Alderman Town of Ellenboro P.O. Box 456 Ellenboro, N.C. 28040 Subject: Permit No. WQ0034455 Town of Ellenboro Town of Ellenboro Sewer System i.e. Tony's Seafood Forcemain Wastewater Collection System Extension Rutherford County Dear Alderman Rhyne: In accordance with your application received October 29, 2009, and additional information received on November 12, 2009, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0034455, dated November 19, 2009, to the Town of Ellenboro for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded,) and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is therefore incorporated therein by reference. Please send Don Price a copy of the "notice to proceed" issued to your contractor for this collection system extension. Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system -wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any ;Dart of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143- 215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. Nne orthCarolina Naturally SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828) 296-45001FAX: 828 29970431Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.nmaterquality.org Town of Ellenboro November 19, 2009 Page 2 In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the Town of Ellenboro for the construction and operation of approximately 2,275 linear feet of 2-inch force main to serve a 50 seat restaurant, as part of the Town of Ellenboro Sewer System project, and the discharge of 2000 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the Town of Ellenboro's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received October 29, 2009 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Forest City's Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0025984) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between the Town of Ellenboro and the Town of Forest City for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. The Operational Agreement between the Permittee and the Environmental Management Commission is incorporated herein by reference and shall be a condition of this permit. Noncompliance with the terms of the Operational Agreement shall subject the Permittee to all sanctions provided by North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A to §143-215.6C for violation of or failure to act in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this , permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Don Price at (828) 296-4600. Sincerely, for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Rutherford County Building Inspector Rutherford/Polk/McDowell County Health District Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0025984) Scott Roach, EIT/Odom and Associates Engineering, Inc. Town of Forest City WWTP Surface Water Protection Section Central Files PERCS Files NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. 2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system -wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T .0403: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week. e. High -priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time. f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C. 1 PERMIT NO WQ0034455 Town of Ellenboro "Tony's Seafood Forcemain" Rutherford CountyNovember 19 2009 4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 5. Construction of the gravity sewers, -pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified shall be submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non -Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. 7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcementaction by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143- 215.6A through §143-215.6C. 9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. 10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state afid federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 213.0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours - or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: ERMIT NO W00034455 Town of Elien boro "Tony's Seafood Forcemain" Rutherford CountyNovember 19 2009 a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. Permit issued this the 19t" Day of November, 2009 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION for Co' en H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0034455 3 PERMIT NO W00034455 Town of Ellen boro- "Tony's Seafood Forcemain" Rutherford CountyNovember 19 2009 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION — POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: Construction and Operation of approximately 2,275 linear feet of 2-inch force main to serve a 50 seat restaurant, as part of the Town of Ellenboro Sewer System project. Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following: • One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection system extension • supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected) for any pump stations permitted as part of this project • Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit, regulations or minimum design criteria. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the above referenced project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast -Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: SEND THIS FORM & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS ROGER C. EDWARDS SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 2090 US HIGHWAY 70 SWANNANOA, NC 28778 The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received. Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. 1�♦ AptM Alk North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 19, 2009 Haywood County DWQ Project 20091205 TIP No. B-2988 NCSR 1890 (Hungry Creek Road) Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. Environmental Management Director, PDEA North Carolina Department of Transportation Project Development and Environmental Analysis 1598 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina, 28699-1548 Dear Dr. Thorpe: r ou have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts in the East Fork Pigeon River, for the purpose of replacing the existing Bridge No. 13 over the East Fork Pigeon River on NCSR 1890 (Hungry Creek Road) in Haywood County: Stream Impacts in the French Broad River Ravin Site Permanent Bank Permanent Temporary Total Stream Fill in Stabilization Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Intermittent in Perennial Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring Stream (linear Stream Stream ' Stream (linear ft) Mitigation ft) linear ft) linear ft) linear ft) linear_ ft) Site 1 0 46 0 0 46 0 Site 2 0 0 0 150 150 0 Total 0 46 0 150 196 0 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 46 linear feet. Total Temporary Impacts for Project: 150 linear feet. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One ration: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NorthCarohna ane: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 N1Rtllt'fi��l� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employe Dr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D. November 19, 2009 Page Two The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated November 4, 2009 (received November 10, 2009), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Nos. 3701 and 3688, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Numbers 23 and 33. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. Condition(s) of Certification: 1. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities. 2. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this-� Certification. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project. 3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. The permittee shall use /Design Standards in Sensitive Watershedsl [15A NCAC 413.0124 (a)-(e)] in areas draining to trout waters. However, due to the size of the project, NCDOT shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC 4B.0124 (a) regarding the maximum amount of uncovered acres. Temporary cover (wheat, millet, or similar annual grain) or permanent herbaceous cover should be planted on all bare soil within 15 business days of ground disturbing activities, to provide erosion control. Coir fiber matting should be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed` soils in steep slope and riparian areas, and should be secured in place with staples and wherever possible, include live stakes of native trees. Jreg Thorpe, Ph.D. ivember 19, 2009 ;e Three Straw mulch and tall fescue shall not be used in the establishment of temporary or permanent.groundcover within riparian zones. Coir fiber matting shall be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding for the establishment of permanent herbaceous cover on disturbed soils within the riparian area. Hydro seeding along with wood or cellulose based hydro mulch applied from a fertilizer and limestone free tank is allowable at the appropriate rate for the establishment of temporary groundcover within riparian zones. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and wood or cellulose mulch into surface waters is prohibited. Riparian areas are defined as a distance 25 feet landward from tope of stream bank. `i. In -stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited during the trout spawning season of October 15 through April 15 to protect the egg and fry stages of trout. 6. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual, such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures, shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 7. The post -construction removal of any temporary bridge structures must return the project site to its preconstruction contours and elevations. The impacted area shall be revegetated with appropriate native species. 8. Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices For Bridge Demolition and Removal approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers is a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification. 9. No drill slurry or water that has been in contact with uncured concrete shall be allowed to enter surface waters. This water shall be captured, treated and disposed of properly. 1.0. Bridge piles and bents shall be constructed using driven piles (hammer or vibratory) or drilled shaft construction methods. More specifically, jetting or other methods of pile driving are prohibited without prior written approval from NCDWQ first. All pile driving or drilling activities shall be enclosed in turbidity curtains unless otherwise approved by NCDWQ in this certification. 1:2. All bridge construction shall be performed form the existing bridge, temporary work bridges, temporary causeways or floating or sunken barges. If work conditions require barges, they shall be floated into position and then sunk. The barges shall not be sunk and then dragged into position. Under no circumstances should barges be dragged along the bottom of the surface water. 1.3. Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the streams. Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge and pre-treated through site -appropriate means (grassed swales, pre -formed scour holes, vegetated buffers, etc.) before entering the stream. Please refer to the most current version of Stormwater Best Management Practices. 1.4. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as Trout (Tr), High Quality Waters (HQW) or Water Supply I or II (WS-I, WS-II), stormwater shall be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass -lined ditches or other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pre -treating Stormwater runoff prior to discharging directly into streams. Please refer to the most current version of Stormwater Best Management Practices. Mowing of existing vegetated buffer areas is strongly discouraged. 15. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the arch culvert, shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 16. Native riparian vegetation (e.g. rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders, sycamores, dogwoods, black walnut and red maple) must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. 17. The use of riprap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any riprap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 18. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream, 19. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. Dr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D. November 19, 2009 Page Four 21. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 22. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. 23. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this certification. 24. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer and the on -site project manager. 25. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 26. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers. 27. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 28. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If NCDWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State of Federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, NCDWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification. 29. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee form complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. 30. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. 31. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. This form shall be returned to the Transportation Permitting Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit. If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding. .ireg Thorpe, Ph.D. ovember 19, 2009 -ge Five 'This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: David Baker, USACE, Asheville Field Office J. B. Setzer, P.E., Division 14 Engineer Mark Davis, Division 14 DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Marla Chambers, NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Asheville Regional Office 091205 (Thorpe) Bridge No. 13 NCSR 1890 'AJ; 11 'A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 20, 2009 McDowell County DWQ Project 20091182 TIP No. B-4190 NC Highway 226 Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D. Environmental Management Director, PDEA North Carolina Department of Transportation 1548 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina, 27699-1548 Dear Dr. Thorpe: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts to Hopper Creek for the purpose of constructing a 62 linear feet, three (3) barrel box culvert (12 ft. x 11 ft.), replacing the existing bridge on NC " `Iighway 226 in McDowell County: Stream Imnactc in the Cnf9wbn River Rasin Site Permanent Bank Permanent Temporary Total Stream Fill in Stabilization Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Intermittent in Perennial Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring Stream (linear Stream Stream Stream (linear ft) Mitigation ft) (linear ft) (linear ft) linear ft) (linear ft) Site 1 0 48 62 0 110 0 Site 2 0 0 0 80 80 0 Total 1 0 48 62 1 80 190 0 t otat Ntream -Permanent Impact for Project: 110 linear feet. Total Temporary Impact for Project: 801inear feet. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated November 3, 2009 (received November 5, 2009), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Nos. 3701 and 3688, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Numbers 23 and 33. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-450M FAX: 828-299-7043 t Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer One NofthCarolina litlll"ally Dr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D. November 20, 2009 Page Two This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, or if total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. Condition(s) of Certification: 1. There shall be no excavation from or waste disposal into, jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities. 2. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this Certification. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project. 3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. The post -construction removal of any temporary bridge structures must return the project site to its preconstruction contours and elevations. The impacted area shall be revegetated with appropriate native species. 5. Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices For Bridge Demolition and Removal approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers is a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification. 6. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as Trout (Tr), High Quality Waters (HQW) or Water Supply I or 11(WS-1, WS-I1), stormwater shall be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass -lined ditches or other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pre -treating stormwater runoff prior to discharging directly into streams. Please refer to the most current version of Stormwater Best Management Practices. Mowing of existing vegetated buffer areas is strongly discouraged. 7. The stream channel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum extent practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation responsible for maintaining the stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to the stream channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. sreg-Thorpe, Ph.D. ,)vember 20, 2009 Page Three 8. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual, such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures, shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 9. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 10. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic the natural stream cross section as closely as possible, including pipes and barrels at floodplain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 11. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the new culvert, shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 12. Native riparian vegetation (e.g. rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders, sycamores, dogwoods, black walnut and red maple) must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. 3. The use of rip -rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip -rap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 14. Rip -rap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. 15. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. 16. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. 17. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. 18. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 19. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this certification. 20. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water: Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. 21. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer and the on -site project manager. 22. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 23. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers. Dr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D. November 20, 2009 Page Four 24. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 25. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If DWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being met including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State of Federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification. 26. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee form complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. 27. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. 28. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. This form shall be returned to the Transportation Permitting Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit. If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500. Al 4�141 cc: David Baker, USACE, Asheville Field Office J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E., Division 13 Engineer Roger Bryan, Division 13, DEO Ed. Ingle, Roadside Environmental Marla Chambers, NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Asheville Regional Office 091182 (Thorpe) TIP B-4190 NC Highway 226 Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality •! rsrw�v ,&14 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 20, 2009 Andrew G Bradley, Environmental Affairs VP Unimin Corporation 258 Elm St New Canaan CT 06840 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0154 Permit No. NC0000361 Schoolhouse Quartz facility Avery County Dear Mr. Bradley: Dee Freeman Secretary A review of Schoolhouse Quartz facility's monitoring report for September 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Oil & Grease 09/30/09 Quarterly Failure to Monitor Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. If you should have information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Keith Haynes of this Office. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Haynes at 828/296- 4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WQ Central Files ARO NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Avery\00361 Unimin Schoolhouse\nov-2009-mv-0154.doc FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary SURFACE WATER PROTECTION November 20, 2009 Harlow L. Brown, P.E. Brown Consultants, PA 30 Ben Lippen School Road Suite 202 Asheville, N.C. 28806 Subject: Return of Incomplete Fast Track Sewer Extension Application Hummingbird Cove Sewer Project Town of Lake Lure Rutherford County Dear Mr. Brown: Our office has conducted a preliminary review of the subject permit application package and has found that information on the application needs correcting before we may continue our review. Please be aware that you are responsible for meeting all requirements set forth in North Carolina rules and regulations. Any omissions made in responding to the items may result in future requests for additional information. 1. Part A, section 1c has the legal entity as "Other -Sewer District", but application is for Permittee-The Town of Lake Lure a municipality. Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Donald R. Price, CET WWTP Consultant Enclosure Cc: Chris Braund, Lake Lure Town Manager GAWPDATATEMMIRutherfordlLake Lure Collection .SVstern Application Return -Hummingbird Lane doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296450M FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer Nne orthCarolina ;Vahwlirf A' FqCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary SURFACE WATER PROTECTION November 23, 2009 Donald Danford City of Morganton PO Box 3448 Morganton NC 286559850 SUBJECT: Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Catawba River Pollution Control Facility Permit No: NCO026573 Burke County Dear Mr. Danford: Enclosed please find a copy of the Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Report for the inspection, which I conducted of Morganton's approved Pretreatment Program on September 1, 2009. As part of this inspection, a review of the City's Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) was also conducted. The City's program was found to be in Compliance with applicable Pretreatment regulations and permit NC0026573. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. Also, please accept my apologies for the lateness of this report. It should have been included with the report sent to you by letter dated November 6, 2009. If you or your staff has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500. Enclosure cc: Kenny Fleming Central Files Asheville Files PERCS Unit SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 NorthCarohna Phone: 828-296-4500\ FAX: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Aatura"ff An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action EmployerC:\Documents and Settings\dkhaynes\DesktoplPClletter090109.doc United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO026573 111 121 09/09/0, 117 18I PI 191 .c1 201 I 1= LJ Remarks 211111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Jill 1116- Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CIA ---------- —--------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67 I 169 70 U1 71 IJ 72 (N I �— 73 LU 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Catawba River Pollution Control Facility 09:10 AM 09/09/01 06/02/01 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date 1000 vine Arden Rd Morganton NC 28680 03:00 PM 09/09/01 10/02/28 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Kenneth R Fleming/ORC/828-438-5376/ Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contactedyes Donald Danford,PO Box 3448 Morganton NC 286559850//828-438-5285/ Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Pretreatment Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date a4,�... Roger C Edwards ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ (?j'A( EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3I NCO026573 11 12� 09/09/01 17 18'PI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Please see attached PCI form for details Page # 2 NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY PRETREATMENT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION (PCI) REPORT _KGROUND INFORMATION (Complete Prior To PCI; Review ProLyram Info Database Sheets Control Authority (POTW) Name: City of Mor ag nton 2. Control Authority Representative(s): Kenny Fleming 3. Title(s): Pretreatment Coordinator 4. Last Inspection Date: _9.2308 Inspection Type (Check One): ® PCI ❑ Audit 5. Has Program Completed All Requirements from the Previous Inspection and Program Info Sheet(s)? ® YES ❑ NO 6. Is POTW under an Order That Includes Pretreatment Conditions? ❑ YES ®'NO Order Type, Number, Parameters: PCS CODING Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number LNl NIC10 10 12 1615 17 13 1 Are Milestone Dates Being Met? ❑ YES ❑ NO ♦T_IUAIM- 1091011091 (DTIA) Inspec.Type Inspector P I L SJ (TYPI) (INSP) Fac. Type j 1 LJ (FACC) 7. Current Number Of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs)? 4 SIUS 8. Current Number Of Categorical Industrial Users (CIUs)? 1 CIUS 9. Number of SIUS Not Inspected By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 0 1.0. Number of SIUS Not Sampled By POTW in the Last Calendar Year? 0 1.1. Enter the Higher Number of 9 or 10 0 NOIN 1.2. Number of SIUs With No IUP, or With an Expired IUP 0 NOCM 1.3. Number of SIUs in SNC for Either Reporting or Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 _ Semi -Annual Periods (Total Number of SIUs in SNC) 0 PSNC 14. Number of SIUs in SNC For Reporting During Either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods 0 MSNC Number of SIUs In SNC For Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods 1 SNPS 16. Number of SIUs In SNC For Both Reporting and Limits Violations During Either of the Last 2 Semi-annual Periods 0 POTW INTERVIEW 17. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any NPDES Limits Violations? ® YES ❑ NO If Yes, What are the Parameters and How are these Problems Being Addressed? Various 18. Since the Last PCI, has the POTW had any Problems Related to an Industrial [:]YES ® NO Discharge (Interference, Pass -Through, Blockage, Citizens' Complaints, Increased Sludge Production, Etc)? If Yes, How are these Problems Being Addressed? 19. Which Industries have been in SNC for Limits or Reporting during SNC for Limits: None either of the Last 2 Semi -Annual Periods? Not Been Published for SNC for Reporting: None Public Notice?(May refer to PAR if Excessive SIUs in SNC) Not Published: None 20. Which Industries are on Compliance Schedules or Orders? For all SIUs on an Order, Has a Signed Copy of the Order been sent to the Division? NONE 21. Are Any Permits Or Civil Penalties Currently Under Adjudication? If Yes, Which El YES ®NO Ones? LTMP/STMP FILE REVIEW: 22. Is LTMP/STMP Monitoring Being Conducted at Appropriate Locations and Frequencies? ® YES ❑ NO 23. Are Correct Detection Levels being used for all LTMP/STMP Monitoring? ® YES ❑ NO 2 Is LTMP/STMP Data Maintained in a Table or Equivalent? ® YES ❑ NO Is Table Adequate? ®YES ❑ NO 2:, All LTMP/STMP effluent data reported on Discharge Monitoring Report? ® YES ❑ NO 26. If NO to 23 - 26, list violations 27. Should any Pollutants of Concern be Eliminated from or Added to LTMP/STMP? ❑ YES ® NO If yes, which ones? Eliminated: Added: NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/2.5/07 Page I 28. PRETREATMENT PROGRAM ELEMENTS REVIEW - Please review POTW files, verify POTW has copy of Program Elc. their filet rmmnlete with snnnnrtino, dncnme.nts nnrl rnnv of PFRC'R Annrnval T.ette.r and dates cnnsistent with Program Info: Program Element Last Submittal Date In file? Last Approval Date In file Date Next Due, If Applicable Headworks Analysis (HWA) 6/13/09 ® Yes ❑ No In review ❑ Yes ❑ No Industrial Waste Survey IWS) 3/2/07 ® Yes ❑ No 6/13/07 ® Yes ❑ No 3/01/12 Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) 5/16/07 ® Yes ❑ No 4/04/08 ® Yes ❑ No Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) 3/01/05 ® Yes ❑ No 3/?/05 ® Yes ❑ No Long Term Monitoring Plan (LTMP) 8/11/05 ® Yes ❑ No 8/12/05 ® Yes ❑ No TNIIITNTRTAT. TTNRR PERMIT (TTTPI FILF, REVIEW (I ITTP FTI.F. RF.VIF.WS OR 1 FILF, REVIEW AND 1 IU INSPECTION) 29. User Name 1. Case Farms 2. Caterpillar 3. Southern Devices 30. IUP Number 1098 3098-433 1182 7 31. Does File Contain Current Permit? I ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No 32. Permit Expiration Date 5/31/10 3/31/13 5/31/10 33. Categorical Standard Applied (I.E. 40 CFR, Etc.) Or N/A 1NA 433 NA 34. Does File Contain Permit Application Completed Within One Year Prior ❑ Yes ®No ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ® No to Permit Issue Date? 35. Does File Contain an Inspection Completed Within Last Calendar Year? I ® Yes I ® Yes ❑ No 11 ® Yes ❑ No 36. a. Does the File Contain a Slug/Spill Control Plan? Fa. ❑Yes NNo a. ®Yes []No a. ®Yes ❑No b. If No, is One Needed? (See Inspection Form from POTW) b. ❑Yes NNo b. ❑Yes ❑No b. []Yes ❑No 37. For 40 CFR 413 and 433 TTO Certification, Does File Contain a Toxic ❑Yes❑NoNN/A F ®Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑NOON/A Organic Management Plan (TOMP)? 38. a. Does File Contain Original Permit Review Letter from the Division? a. ®Yes ❑No I a. NYes ❑No a. ®Yes ❑No b. All Issues Resolved? b.❑Yes❑No®N/A b.❑Yes❑No®N/A b.OYes❑No®N/A 39. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Complete FM Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No F -®Yes ❑ No its Sampling as Required by IUP, including flow? 40. Does File Contain POTW Sampling Chain -Of -Custody Forms? ® Yes ❑ No 11 ® Yes ElNo ®Yes ❑ No 41. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the SIU Complete its ®Yes❑No❑N/A ®Yes❑No❑N/A ®Yes❑No❑N/A Sampling as Required by IUP, including flow? 41b. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did SIU submit all reports ®Yes❑No❑N/A ®Yes❑No❑N/A ®Yes❑No❑N/A on time? 42a. For categorical IUs with Combined Wastestream Formula (CWF), does ❑Yes❑NoNN/A ❑Yes❑NoNN/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A file include process/dilution flows as Required b IUP? 42b. For categorical IUs with Production based limits, does file include F ❑Yes❑No®N/A NYes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑NoNN/A production rates and/or flows as Required by IUP? 43a. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identify ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No ®Yes ❑ No All Limits Non -Compliance from Both POTW and SIU Sampling? 43b. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Did the POTW Identify ❑Yes❑NoON/A ❑Yes❑NoNN/A OYes❑No❑N/A All Re ortin Non -Compliance from SIU Sampling? 44. a. Was the POTW Notified by SIU (Within 24 Hours) of All Self- a.®Yes❑No❑N/A a.❑Yes❑No®N/A a.❑Yes❑No®N/A Monitoring Violations? b. Did Industry Resample and submit results to POTW Within 30 Days? b.®Yes❑No❑N/A b.❑Yes❑No®N/A b.❑Yes❑No®N/A c. If applicable, Did POTW resample within 30 days of becoming aware c.®Yes❑No❑N/A c.❑Yes❑No®N/A c.❑Yes❑No®N/A of SIU limit violations in the POTW's sampling of the SIU? 46. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Was the SIU in SNC? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Yes ® No 47. During the Most Recent Semi -Annual Period, Was Enforcement Taken ®Yes❑No❑N/A ❑Yes❑NoNN/A ❑Yes❑NoON/A as Specified in the POTW's ERP (NOVs, Penalties, timing, etc.)? 48. Does the File Contain Penalty Assessment Notices? I ❑Yes❑NoNN/A ❑Yes❑NoON/A ❑Yes❑NoNN/A 49. Does The File Contain Proof Of Penalty Collection? ❑Yes❑NoNN/A ❑Yes❑NoNN/A ❑Yes❑No®N/A a.❑Yes❑No®N/A 50. a. Does the File Contain Any Current Enforcement Orders? a.❑Yes❑No®N/A a.❑Yes❑MON/A b. Is SIU in Compliance with Order? b.❑Yes❑NO®N/A b.❑Yes❑No®N/A b.❑Yes❑NoMN/A 51. Did the POTW Representative Have Difficulty in Obtaining Any of This ❑ Yes ®No ❑ Yes ® No ElYes ® No Requested Information For You? NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form Updated 7/2.5/07 Page 2 sW COMMENTS: In great shape as is the norm. INDUSTRY INSPECTION PCS CODING: Trans.Code Main Program Permit Number M1VI/DD/YY Inspec.Type Inspector Fac. Type N l 1 1 1 i t I I i 1 I l I I 1 11 1 S l L2 l (DTIA) (TYPI) (INSP) (FACC) 1. Industry Inspected: 2. Industry Address: 3. Type of Industry/Product: 4. Industry Contact: Title: Phone: Fax: 5. Does the POTW Use the Division Model Inspection Form or Equivalent? ❑ YES ❑ NO 6. Did the POTW Contact Conduct the Following Parts of the Industrial Inspection Thoroughly? Comments: A. Initial Interview ❑ YES ❑ NO B. Plant Tour ❑ YES ❑ NO C. Pretreatment Tour ❑ YES ❑ NO D. Sampling Review ❑ YES ❑ NO E. Exit Interview ❑ YES ❑ NO strial Inspection Comments: OVERALL SUMMARY AND COMMENTS: Comments: Very_good program Requirements: Recommendations: NOD: ❑ YES ® NO NOV: [—]YES ®NO QNCR: ❑ YES ® NO POTW Rating: Satisfactory X Marginal UnSatisfactory P'" COMPLETED BY: Keith Haynes" DATE: September 1, 2009 NC DWQ Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Form updated 7/25/07 Page 3 r °> \, 4 ,�'A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (vision of Water Quality C®leen I I. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary November 25, 2009 Mr. J. H. McCombs Post Office Box 789 Morganton, North Carolina 28680 SUBJECT: Follow Up to Submitted Restoration Plan McCombs / Corriher Property along Catawba River adjacent to Independence NOV-2009-OP-0058 Catawba Buffer Rules Violation Burke County Response deadline: December 14, 2009 Dear Mr. McCombs: The Division of Water Quality is in receipt of your restoration plan, provided by West Consultants, PLLC. on November 19, 2009 The submitted response does not meet the criteria set forth in the issued Notice of Violation. You need to re -submit your plan, with a planting spacing of at least 10' x 10' for trees and a 4' x 4' for shrubs. Additionally, the diameter for the planted trees must be a minimum of 5" dbh. Also, your plan needs a completion deadline for these plantings of no later than April 15, 2010. Lastly, this office has not received a response for the Construction Stormwater Permit violation. You must respond to this request by no later than the close of business on December 14, 2009. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Kevin Barnett at (828) 296-4657. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: David Poore, P.E. West Consultants, PLLC, 405 South Sterling Street, Morganton, North Carolina 28655 John Hennessy — NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files Division of Land Resources Burke County Planning G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\401 s\McCombs.NOV20090P0058.FollowuptoNOVresponse.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 7�TOne Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 1 �I ofthCaro1111a Phone: 828-296-4600\ FAX: 828-299-7043 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org atumllff An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer AN.M.'Ma A. &J NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director November 25, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL Mr. Johnny Norton, Mayor Town of Hot Springs Post Office Box 218 Hot Springs, North Carolina 28743 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(1) and Collection System Permit WQCSDO086 Town of Hot Springs Hot Springs Collection System Case No. DV-2009-0050 Madison County Dear Mayor Norton: This letter transmits an assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $4,067.00 ($4,000.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against Town of Hot Springs. Dee Freeman Secretary This assessment is based upon the following facts: The Town of Hot Springs failed to submit a 5- day report for the sanitary sewer overflow which was observed by Regional staff on 10/07/2009. Permit requirements state that a 24-hours verbal notification is required followed by a 5 day report. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCSDO086 and G.S. 143-2:1.5.1(a)(1). The violatioris that occurred are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based. upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Hot Springs violated the terms, conditions or requirements of Collection System Permit WQCSDO086 and G.S. 143 215.1(a)(1) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A, 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 aut'rority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality b/6.)'!� SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION - ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 j��One 1 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 j V oral C `arolin a Internet: www.ncwaterquallty.org An equal opportnnitytAffrmaGveAc6on Employer G:IWPDATAIDEMWQIMadisonlHot Springs Collection System Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of Hot Springs. $4,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 ENFORCEMENT COST $4,067.00 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: Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Ko 1. 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 atement 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 14313-282.1 (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 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: Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Division of Water Quality Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 WN M# 2. 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 u1l Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to Mary Penny Thompson, Registered Agent Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 am Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 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. Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment, please contact Jeff Menzel of the Water Quality Section staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Date R gi ' al Supervisor Water Quality Regional Supervisor Asheville Region ATTACHMENTS cc: Regional Supervisor w/ attachments PERCS Unit Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments JF NORTH CAROLINA ,tyNTY OF MADISON d THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS HOT SPRINGS COLLECTION SYSTEM DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 1 FA 1 FILE NO. DV-2009-0050 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $4 067.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated November 25 , 2009, 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 submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality with 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 TELEPHONE SIGNATURE Fill JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: DV-2009-0050 County: MADISON Assessed Party: TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS Permit No.:WQCSD0086 Amount Assessed: $4,067.00 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. 14313-282.1(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 penally will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: E w a a cu z a > J o y 0 z Q Q O O O z D O U O ua y O Q C z N W a Q ® m Q 3 DZ O W U � E � a c� as � O rn to Z O OG c a (n v> O LLJ A cl O T 3 E J O ui tY ?: Q � O O Q O O U 00 O O O Q Z 1- (0 y U Q OF W 6 OZw F- a o Q1 Q o d o W 0 a duo � NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves PerLlue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 25, 2009 Mr. Ben Goldstein, Manager Versant Properties, LLC 11232 Oberlin Road Raleigh, NC 27605 Subject:, Request for More Information 401 Water Quality Certification Versant DWQ Project # 06--1901-V3 Buncombe County Response deadline: December 28, 2009 Dear Mr. Goldstein: The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has performed a preliminary review of a 401 Water Quality Certification 'application submitted for the above referenced property. Additional information will be required in order to complete the review process. Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your project. Additional Information Requested: 1. There appears to be conflicting information on the North Carolina Secretary of State's database regarding the registered agent for Versant Properties, LLC. That corporation database lists Mr. Robert L. Richey as the registered agent. Mr. Richey must sign the application or you, Mr. Goldstein, must be listed as the registered agent in order for the application to be valid. It is the DWQ's understanding that Versant Properties, LLC wishes to remove a portion of the previously approved surface water impacts [ref. 401 Water Quality Certification dated April 29, 2008, DWQ Project 406- 190a ver3]. Please be aware that should any future impacts be approved, those impacts may trigger mitigation and will be counted for overall impact at the site. Location: 2090 U.S, Highway 70, Swannanoa, Noi i'h Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.nowaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer One No.a.h.Cat-olina Mr. Goldstein November 25,2009 Page 2 of 2 Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below prior to December 28, 2009. Four copies of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Ms. Cyndi Karoly 401 Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: Susan A. Wilson, P.E. Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US HWY 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 If we do not hear from you by the deadline, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project withdrawn. This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Susan A. 'Wilson 828-296-4500, if you have any questions. Sincerely, y-7) 8 - . —• it Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: Lori Beckwith - US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office David McHenry - North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Cyndi Karoly - 401 Permitting Unit Buncombe County Planning Beth Bailey, Oldham Planning & Design Associates, Inc. 1415 South Church St., Suite I, Charlotte, NC 28203 ARO File copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\401s\Versant\Addlnfo 11 2009.doe �ro CMNR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary November 30, 2009 Carol F Harris 594 Cowan Cove Road Asheville NC 28806 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 594 Cowan Cove Road Permit No: NCG550429 Buncombe County Dear Mrs. Harris: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on November 24, 2009. The facility appeared to be in Compliance with permit NCG550429. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist cc: Central Files Asheville Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION — ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE '94 One cation: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOrthCarOhria Phone: (828) 296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 / Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\SFR's NCG55 Naturalltf CD /\0 \ -2i ET CD 0 / cn § Cl) / / - \ § _ § 2 E2 ; k■* ®® © ! [a/§ k �� : 0:, i(�®� \ 2 } C ! { }j - §\ $ & (, ®°( f/ \6 5p< � y ! o 0 » o 0 o 0 0 = a■ a o o■ o o £ ! o o a D o 0 0 0 ■ o ■ ■ o ■ ■ ! / \ � k \ ) k s ƒ /\ / { o " IL NC EN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of dater Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary November 30, 2009 Mr. James Chandley and Ms. Judith Chandley 6470 NC Hwy 212 Marshall, NC 28753 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION DWQ Tracking Number: NOV-2009-SS-0047 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Conditions Removal of Best Usage Madison County Response deadline: December 17, 2009 Dear Mr. Chandley and Ms. Chandley: On November 18, 2009, Susan A. Wilson and Linda Wiggs from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection along Shelton Laurel Creek at 6470 NC Highway 212 in Madison County. Water Quality 401 certification violations and loss of best usage were noted during the inspection. Unauthorized fill material (soil/rocks) to Shelton Laurel Creek, a Class C Trout ORW/HQW water body in the French Broad River Basin, was noted, constituting certification and standard violations. It appeared that fill material (rocks/soil) had been pushed into the creek to create an impoundment -type structure. As a result of the site inspection, the following violations, detailed below, were noted: I 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Condition Violations II Removal of Best Usage 15A NCAC 0213.0211 (2) SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION —ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer ne NorthCarolina ;Vaturalltf Mr. James Chandley and Ms. Judith Chandley November 30, 2009 Page 2 of 3 VIOLATIONS I. 401 WQC Condition Violations — Any project that involves impact to surface waters or wetlands requires authorization through the Army Corp of Engineers and/or authorization through the Division of Water Quality. A file review indicates that no authorization from either agency has been issued to you for the activity noted above, therefore, you are in violation of 401 Water Quality Certification conditions. Additionally, it is likely that the activity would never be permitted due to the sensitive nature of the water body (ORW — Outstanding Resource Water; HQW — High Quality Water) and that other alternatives to the impact are available. II. Removal of Best Usage —15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) — Greater than an area of approximately 20 feet x 20 feet of Shelton Laurel Creek was impacted by the soil/rock fill material, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2)• REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing by December 17, 2009. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Susan A. Wilson, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items: I. 401 WQ Certification a. Clearly explain why you did not attempt to secure appropriate 401 Water Quality Certification and a 404 Permit. II. Removal of Best Usage —15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) a. Please explain why these impacts occurred without prior authorization. b. Please provide documentation (including a detailed site map/survey) depicting all jurisdictional water features (e.g. streams, wetlands, buffers) on the site. This documentation should describe and quantify the impacts to those jurisdictional features, and should include plans to avoid further stream and wetland impacts on the site. c. Please submit the following documents for review and approval: ® Stream Restoration Plan (fill impacts) — Please explain how you plan to restore the pattern, profile and dimension of the impacted stream channel to include the removal of fill material. The streambed must be restored to the original profile, the stream banks must be stabilized, and any fill material must be removed from ,nandley and Ms. Judith Chandley r 30, 2009 of 3 the riparian zone. Replanting of the riparian zone will be required. Satisfactory stream restoration requires planting in accordance with the EEP Publication "Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration". This document is available electronically at http://www.nceep.net/news/reports/buffers.pd • Please indicate in your response a detailed schedule with dates explaining when the restoration will be accomplished. ® It is required that you contact the Division of Land Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These contacts are necessary to ensure that your restoration efforts are in compliance with the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Susan A. Wilson at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: John Hennessy — NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files Division of Land Resources Madison County Planning David Baker, ACOE G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Madison\Complaints\Bourbon st - Shelton Laurel\NOV Chandley 11 2009.doc Dee Freeman Secretary November 30, 2009 Clement Riddle C1earWater Environmental Consultants 718 Oakland Street Hendersonville, NC 28791 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Riddle Seawall Repair — Dock Expansion DWQ Project # 09-1064 Rutherford County BRD0l / Broad River (Lake Lure) / 9-(17) / B; Tr Dear Mr. Riddle: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. ,Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.0025 acres of open waters for the purpose of seawall repair at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and trout buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters 0.0025 (acres) Drawing Location: 2090 U.S, Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Phone: 828-296-45001 FAX: 828-299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterqual4.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Emplover NorthCarolina NwAorally Clement Riddle November 30, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Chuck Cranford in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4664. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHSlcbc Eric: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit — Central Office File Copy G:\WPDATATEMWQ\Rutherford\401s\Riddle\09-1064 Approval_11-25-09.doe