WQ0005135_NOV-2020-DV-0338_20200807

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MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail 7019 0700 0000 3643 0932
Return Receipt Reauested
Mr. Raymond Von Drehle — Chairman & CEO
Von Drehle Corporation
612 Third Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
NORTH CAROLINA
Envrranrtrental Quality
August 7, 2020
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-DV-0338
Von Drehle Corporation
Richmond County
Dear Permittee:
A site visit was conducted at Von Drehle Corporation's Rockingham facility, in response to a notification of a
discharge to waters of North Carolina. The discharge was reported by Mr. Chris Fowler (ORC), at 8:26 am on
July 9, 2020. A pipe failure occurred, resulting in a discharge of 1,000 to 2,000 gallons of wastewater into the
Little Carr Creek.
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(1). and the facility's Non -Discharge Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty
of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1(1).
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance, please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided. 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.
Raymond Von Drehle
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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 matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Tony Honeycutt of
the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300.
Sincerely,
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Water Quality Regional Operations Section
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Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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