HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCSD0529_NOI NOV-2015-PC-0282_20151027North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
October 27, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7014 2120 0000 8057 9280
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Donna Cote, Manager
Hampstead Land Group LLC
1712 Eastwood Rd
Ste 203
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking No. NOV-2015-PC-0282
Collection System Inspection Sampling
Assigned Deemed Permit Number: WQCSD0529
Majestic Oaks Deemed Collection System
Pender County
Dear Ms Cote:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
A Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Majestic Oaks Deemed Collection System was conducted by Dean Hunkele
from this office on September 10, 2015. This inspection was to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No. WQCSD0529 and/or 15A NCAC 02T .0403 as applicable. The
findings and comments noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled
"Compliance Inspection Report".
The following violations were noted during the inspection:
Compliance Issues
Water not provided at stations
Visual Alarm lights screened
Not properly posted
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violations of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's WQCS Permit or its deemed status under15A NCAC 02T .0403. Pursuant to
G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against
any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss
overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receiptof this Notice. A reviewof your
response will be considered and you will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
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Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State
law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you
anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent.
If you have any questions concerning this Notice of Violation or the enclosed inspection report, you maycontact Dean
Hunkele at the letterhead contact information or via email at Dean.Hunkele@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
Jim Gregson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Enclosure
Cc: Old North State Water Company (via email)
Wilmington Regional Office — WQCSD0529 File
Central Files, Water Quality Section