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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0045365_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018FILE CERTIFIED MAIL #: 7015 1520 0002 8376 2050 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED July 11, 2019 Mr. Steve Sifford Sifford Oil Company 6130 Highway 152 E. Rockwell, NC 28138 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Tracking Number: NOV-2019-OC-0002 Illegal Discharge of Petroleum Product (diesel fuel) Sifford Oil Company Rowan County Dear Mr. Sifford: On May 16, 2019, Barry Love with the Division of Water Resources, Mooresville Regional Office visited the subject site to investigate a diesel fuel spill that had'occurred that morning. The spill was due to overfilling of a tank at the subject facility and the containment drain having been left open allowing a discharge to the ground and ultimately to an unnamed tributary to Second Creek. It was reported that approximately 300 to 600 gallons had been released from the tank. Upon arrival, the investigator observed the diesel fuel in the creek and followed it down to the point where a small dam had been built and absorbent pads placed in the creek. Zebra Environmental arrived on scene and began remediation procedures immediately. Rowan County-Hazmat had responded earlier to get the situation under control'. You are hereby advised that the discharge of oil or other hazardous substances onto the lands or into the waters of the State is a violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.83(a). You are also advised that anyone violating the previously referenced statute "...shall immediately undertake to collect and remove the discharge and to restore the area affected by the discharge as nearly as may be to the condition existing prior to the discharge...", per NCGS 143-215.84(a). The enforcement options available to the Division for violations of the abovementioned- statutes are found at NCGS 143-215.88 A and B, and include civil and/or criminal penalties. The civil penalties for the violations may be as high as $5,000 per day per violation. It is apparent that remedial actions were immediately taken to correct the above noncompliance. This office was informed that a report was to be completed by Pyramid Environmental and submitted to the UST Section. -Please also submit a copy to the Division of Water Resources at this office, so that we may document that the situation has been adequately resolved. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Barry Love with the Water Quality Section in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699 or via email at barry.love@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: AUCC681 AF27425... W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Mooresville Regional Office - WQS File Central Files, Water Quality Section FiLE NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. Richard R. Burris 7325 East NC 152 Hwy Rockwell, NC 28138 Dear Mr. Burris: Charles Wakild, P. E. Director May 15, 2012 Subject: Unpermitted Wastewater Discharge Incident No 201200875 Dee Freeman Secretary Notice of Deficiency NOD-2012-DV-0001 7325 East Hwy 152, Rockwell, NC Rowan County This office received notification from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) staff that a pipe exists which can discharge wastewater to the right-of-way ditch from your property located on Hwy 152. On May 15, 2012, Ms. Barbara Sifford with this office visited this address and observed that this pipe does exist. Only stormwater can be discharged from your property without treatment. Please be advised that wash water is defined under NC GS 143.215 as wastewater and must be properly disposed of through an approved treatment system. A civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000 per day per violation may be assessed to the violator for such discharges. In order to eliminate this unpermitted discharge, you are advised to contact the Rowan County Department of Environmental Health, whose staff can advise you on the approval process that may be necessary to connect this wastewater to your existing septic system. You are directed to respond to this letter in writing within 30 calendar days of receipt of this Notice. Your response should include when you plan to correct the deficiency found at your residence. Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office requires that the violations as described be properly resolved. Unresolved violations may lead to the issuance of a Notice of Violation and/or assessments of civil penalties. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-6300 t FAX: 919-807-64921 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.%q One NorthCarohna Natmally An Equal Opportunity! Affirmative Action Employer .p Burris May15, 2012 Page 2 of 2 If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Ms. Sifford at 704-235- 2196 or myself at 704-235-2176 or rob.krebs(2ncdenr.g_ov. Sincerely, 06160118NIm- IT Regional Supervisor Division of Water Quality Cc: Rowan County Department of Environmental Health Bob Holman NCDOT 9th Division Rowan County MRO Complaint Rowan Co. DWQ Central Files PPPFrFrom:R0WAN 42Q12 MAINT. 7046397622 DA46 07;--'-%44I��.002/003 MAY 0- 20112 NCDOT NFDES PERMIT H1GIlWA,Y STORTvTV ATER PROGRAM -- {� 4 xt,� ' tVr L. it r61r�. ll.i_ L E I'( }. G 0s ',?AL OFFICE ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND EI.JI 114ATION PROGkAM DATE: FIELD REPORT (FORMALLY ILLICIT CONNECTiON & ILLEGAL DISCHARGE) 4-1 7--/�-- Instructions: A Dt7T supervisory personnel shall investigate, fill in date above, complete information below, and forward - it to Roadside Environmental Unit - Environmental Operations Section. Telephone Number: (919) 733-2920; Milling Address; NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit, 1557 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27899-1557; Fax: (919) 733-9810 Pollution Source Qbserved By: a NCDOT Personnel ElNCbOT Contractor ❑ Adopt-A••Nighway C�ta Identified: �¢-1 `^ ! 1r --- E General Public, Name & Phone: Dotes from Reponsr: Investigator Name, Information: (Last) (Fi&) Phone: 7i94_71 ..9 9- 7jt a�. Agency: .PN .,.._ Position: Location: NCDOT Division: - ,-County: JI&Wau City; Highway or Site: /,"�"��, Nearest Intersection or u Post: Sjj?w S r'R, _RAI Specific Location Info.: �,G j -Wes- -7 Latitude Longitude (optional) , 44��j �-� m i —� Type of Stormwater Structure with Illicit Connection or Illegal Dumping (Check One): K Ditch (Size, Type) ❑ Pipe (Size, Type) [� Catch Basin ❑ Manhole ❑ Grated Inlet ® Other: �- q Physical Observations; d Dump Discharge � Flow: Yes � ❑ No Odor: ❑ sewage XRotten Eggs CI Fishy ❑ skunk Vegetation Condition (If applicable): ❑ Petroleum 0Other: ❑None [Normal 12 Excessive Growth ❑ Inhibited Growth Color. 0 Black Q Brown ❑ Yellow ❑ Green Q White it Other: Appearance: ❑ Oily sheen _ [] sewage Chemleal Petergent ❑ Other: Comments: .Jram.,, 1nr7JJ#Z'-" R Land Use: Residential ❑ commercial ❑ Industrial ❑ Rural Source: WrReeldentlal Q Sanitary Sewer Q Spill Release 0 Commercial/Industrial d other: FO ROADSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT STAFF USE ONLY Date Received: _ Processed By: �,ve - 9 (Last) (First) Forward Report to NGDENR-DWQ: ❑ Yes; Date: Whom: 0 No; Why Not? Database ID Number: - � arJ 3� S River Basin: '�/ ;v • tabase Entry Date: � (Division) (County) # / / / / Follow Up and Remarks: eO low-- � T� Ida tG S �2 / �� L n ,,-f� i,�� �-fi , e' * Illegal Discharges also include Illegal Dumping as defined as significant materials that are soluble or easily transported by stotmwater runoff, such as used oil, eltemical solvents, septic waste, etc. Solid materials not easily transported by stormwator are addressed through other DOT2rogrttns and should not be reported on tltis form, Version 3/21/05 ...,; �. •r,. �....:.::,,a;YvBe�u��.�..,>�, a.:4lWAA. Fk•..,..r. ••;..h�• ��"�:u�:{�:4;l.,a:: �i:::�'..�I i'; �i We ZI Qq I Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources bOV-.u d.- � r —i Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality August 1, 2008 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 4509 6437 Mr. John G. Dunn, Vice President Real -Reel Corporation Post Office Box 33 Salisbury, North Carolina 28145 Subject: Dear Mr. Dunn: Notice of Violation Violations of G.S. 143.215.1, 143.21-5.83, 143.215.84, and 143.215.85 Unpermitted Discharges of Oil, Air Compressor Condensate, and Stormwater Multi -Wall Packaging/Salisbury Site Rowan County, N.C. Tracking #: NOV-2008-OC-0007 Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted water pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on July 23, 2008 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. As a result of this investigation, the following conditions were found in violation of G.S. 143-215.1, 143.215.83, 143.215.84, and 143.215.85: Stormwater was being discharged from the Real -Reel Corporation/Multi-Wall Packaging facility (610 and 615 Industrial Avenue) without a permit. In addition, air compressor condensate was being discharged onto the asphalt driveway without a permit (610 Industrial Avenue site). The soil/gravel adjacent to this asphalt driveway (approximately 5 — 10 feet in length) was stained with oil. Mailing Address Phone (704) 663-1699 Location 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Fax (704) 663-6040 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Mooresville, North Carolina Noce hCarolina ;QA(rally Internet: www.newatergualitv.org Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper ,4N Mr. John G. Dunn Page Two August 1, 2008 Please be advised that this report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) for the violations of G.S. 143-215.1, 143.215.83, 143.215.84, and 143.215.85. Be advised that pursuant to G.S. 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally or negligently discharges oil or other hazardous substances, or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of G.S. 143-215.83, or who fails to report a discharge as required by G.S. 143-215.85, or who fails to comply with the clean up requirements of G.S. 143-215.84, shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each such violation. Be advised that G.S. 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation, per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who fails to secure a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. To comply with the regulations it will be necessary to immediately cease the air compressor condensate discharge and initiate the removal and proper disposal of the contaminated soil, with all affected areas being restored as nearly as may be to the conditions existing prior to the discharge. In addition, you must submit a completed application form (Notice of Intent) and supporting fee to the Division for the stormwater discharges located at the Real -Reel Corporation/Multi-Wall Packaging facility. The application form and supporting fee should be completed within thirty (30) days of this dated letter. This Office requests that you respond to this letter. Your response should address all corrective actions regarding the air compressor and oil discharges (including soil cleanup measures) and the facility's status in obtaining a permit for the stormwater discharges. Please address your response to me by no later than August 22, 2008. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663- 1699. Sincerely, t Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Rowan County Health Department C NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY SURFACE WATER PROTECTION UNIT 610 EAST (CENTER AVENUE/SUITE 301 MOORESVILL E, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation. DATE OF INVESTIGATION: July 23, 2008 ai INVESTIGATED BY: Wes Bell TIME SPENT: 3.0 hours PLACE VISITED: Real -Reel Corporation/Multi-Wall Packaging Facility PHYSICAL LOCATION: 610 and 615 Industrial Avenue/Salisbury/NC RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation regarding illegal discharges of oil into a stormdrain (via hose). COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department The Real -Reel Corporation/Multi-Wall Packaging facility consists of two industrial sites located at 610 and 615 Industrial Avenue in Salisbury, N.C. All domestic and process wastewaters are discharged into the City of Salisbury's wastewater collection system. The stormwater runoff from both industrial sites is discharged into Grants Creek, a Class C waters of the State. Mr. Bell met with Mr. Raul Lio, HR/Safety Coordinator, at the business site on July 23, 2008. Messrs. Bell and Lio inspected the 610 and 615 Industrial Avenue sites. Mr. Jimmy Barnette, Manager, was also present during the inspection at the 610 Industrial Avenue site. No discharges of oil into stormdrains were observed; however, a small amount of the air compressor condensate was being discharged onto the asphalt driveway at the 610 Industrial Avenue site. In addition, oil stained soil/gravel (approximately 5 — 10 feet in length) was observed adjacent to this asphalt driveway. Mr. Bell observed several conditions at this industrial facility that could negatively impact the stormwater runoff. These observations included: 615 Industrial Avenue site: - The area adjacent to the dumpster at the shipping/receiving area contained large amounts of paper products including "pellet" sized Styrofoam. - Residual glue (starch based) accumulations were observed on the asphalt and stormwater drainage areas near the tote bin storage areas. Rainwater had accumulated in some of the tote bins (containing the residual glue) due to unsecure lids. Oil stained leaves and debris were observed on the asphalt driveway adjacent to the drums located at the scrap metal storage area. Complaint Investigation Page Two ,4N 610 Industrial Avenue site: - Two dumpsters had been positioned on top of a stormdrain. Note: No dumpster leakages were observed during the investigation. The facility staff have made significant efforts in the reduction of the tote bin and scrap metal storage areas at the 615 Industrial Avenue site. In addition, a tote bin cleaning area is currently under construction to ensure the residual glue is removed from these containers prior to storage. Mr. Bell determined that the Real -Reel Corporation would qualify for coverage under a Stormwater Permit. A minimum of three stormwater outfalls (1 - 615 Industrial Avenue site and 2 - 610 Industrial Avenue site) had been identified during the investigation. Mr. Bell discussed the application requirements (Notice of Intent) and several permit conditions with Mr. Lio at the business site. Mr. Lio was also informed of the environmental laws and regulations pertaining to the unpermitted discharges of oil, air compressor condensate, and stormwater. Mr. Lio was very courteous and helpful throughout this investigation. A follow-up investigation may be necessary to verify the facility's corrective actions and permitted status. rrr MULTI -WALL CORPORATION Protective Packaging Solutions^ To: Wes Bell From: Raul Lio Date: 8/15/08 Tracking # NOV-2008-OC-0007 AUG 1 8 2008 1 C`ENR MR® D1F Q-Surfuce Water Protection Subject: (Response Letter) addressing corrective actions due by August 22nd, 2008 Violation and Corrective Actions: Violation: Storm water was being discharged from The Real Reel Corporation facility without a permit. Corrective Action: On 8/12/08 we sent Fed Ex the "Notice of Intent" to the NC Division of Quality Stormwater and General Permit along with USGS quad sheet and the $100 storm water permit fee. Violation: Air compressor condensate was being discharged onto the asphalt driveway without a permit (610 Industrial Ave. site).The soil/gravel adjacent to this asphalt driveway (approximately 5-10 feet in length was stained with oil 7/23/08 Before Photo VFV Corrective Action: We dug out at least 6 to 8 inches to make sure we could not see or smell any oil. We put the stained soil in' 55 gallon drums for proper disposal, back filled with top soil and planted grass. As per your recommendation I have attached the soil sample data as well. As a temporary resolution, the air compressor blow down is being accumulated into a 55 gallon drum for proper disposal. We are currently examining the implementation of a water/oil separator that would take us to 15 parts per million. 8/15/08 During and After Photos VFV Additional recommendations that could negatively impact the stormwater runoff. Recommendation: The area adjacent to the dumpster at the shipping/receiving area contained large amounts of paper products including "pellet" sized Styrofoam. Corrective Action: We have stepped up our housekeeping efforts on the outside of the facility Before Photo 7/23/08 After Photo 8/15/08 Recommendation: Residual glue (starch based) accumulations were observed on the asphalt and stormwater drainage areas near the tote bin areas. Corrective Action: We have stepped up our housekeeping efforts on the outside of the facility Before Photo 7/23/08 After Photo 8/15/08 VFV Recommendation: Rain water had accumulated in some of the tote bins (containing the residual glue) due to unsecure lids. Corrective Action: We bought extra lids to cover all totes that are exposed to the element. We also reviewed the importance of having lids to our employees who handle the totes daily. Before Photo 7/23/08 After Photo 8/15/08 Recommendation: Oil stained leaves and debris were observed on the asphalt driveway adjacent to the drums located at the scrap metal storage area. Corrective Action: The entire scrap metal storage area has been cleaned out and organized. Before Photo 7/23/08 After Photo 8/15/08 /` %�,rPaceAnalytical www.pacelabs.com August 04, 2008 Mr. Wayne Laney Multi -Wall Packaging 615 Industrial Ave Salisbury, NC 28144 RE: Project: Multiwall Soil Analysis Pace Project No.: 9224139 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 9800 KinceyAve. Suite 100 Huntersville, NC 28078 Dear Mr. Laney: Enclosed are the analytical results for sample(s) received by the laboratory on July 25, 2008. The results relate only to the samples included in this report. Results reported herein conform to the most current NELAC standards, where applicable, unless otherwise narrated in the body of the report. Inorganic Wet Chemistry and Metals analyses were performed at our Pace Asheville laboratory and Organic testing was performed at our Pace Huntersville laboratory unless otherwise footnoted. All Microbiological analyses were performed at the laboratory where the samples were received. If you have any questions concerning this report, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Brenda Pathammavong brenda.pathammavong@pacelabs.com Project Manager Enclosures REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. (704)875-9092 Page 1 of 7 ! , ceAnalytical s mwpacelabs.ccm r Project: Multiwall Soil Analysis Pace Project No.: 9224139 Charlotte Certification IDs Florida/NELAP Certification Number: E87627 Kansas Certification Number: E-10364 Louisiana/LELAP Certification Number: 04034 North Carolina Drinking Water Certification Number: 37706 North Carolina Wastewater Certification Number: 12 Asheville Certification IDs Florida/NELAP Certification Number: E87648 Louisiana/LELAP Certification Number: 03095 New Jersey Certification Number: NC011 North Carolina Drinking Water Certification Number: 37712 North Carolina Wastewater Certification Number: 40 North Carolina Bioassay Certification Number: 9 Eden Certification IDs North Carolina Drinking Water Certification Number: 37738 Virginia Drinking Water Certification Number: 00424 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 CERTIFICATIONS Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 9800 KinceyAve. Suite 100 Huntersville, NC 28078 North Carolina Field Services Certification Number: 5342 South Carolina Certification Number: 990060001 South Carolina Bioassay Certification Number: 990060003 Tennessee Certification Number: 04010 Virginia Certification Number: 00213 Pennsylvania Certification Number: 68-03578 South Carolina Certification Number: 99030001 South Carolina Bioassay Certification Number: 99030002 Tennessee Certification Number: 2980 Virginia Certification Number: 00072 North Carolina Wastewater Certification Number: 633 REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. el6C= (704)875-9092 Page 2 of 7 Y� Pace Analytical Services, Inc. aceAnalXical 2225 Riverside Dr. wwtivpacaia6s.com Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 SAMPLE ANALYTE COUNT Project: Multiwall Soil Analysis Pace Project No.: 9224139 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 9800 KinceyAve. Suite 100 Huntersville, NC 28078 (704)875-9092 Analytes Lab ID Sample ID Method Analysts Reported Laboratory 9224139001 1 ASTM D2974-87 TNM 1 PASI-C EPA8015 Modified JAD 2 PASI-C 9224139002 2 ASTM D2974-87 TNM 1 PASI-C EPA 8015 Modified JAD 2 PASI-C REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. 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Pace Analytical Services, Inc. }JrJl+eArfrJlll{1!+]JV 2225 Riverside Dr. 9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100 I QV VAsl�Pasela`blsl.COM Asheville, NC 28804 Huntersville, NC 28078 (828)254-7176 (704)875-9092 ANALYTICAL RESULTS Project: Multiwall Soil Analysis Pace Project No.: 9224139 Sample: 1 Lab ID: 9224139001 Collected: 07/25/08 06:45 Received: 07/25/08 09:20 Matrix: Solid Results reported on a "dry -weight" basis Parameters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual 8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546 Diesel Components 1360 mg/kg 30.7 1 07/31/08 00:00 08/01/08 00:39 68334-30-5 P3 n-Pentacosane (S) 0 % 50-135 1 07/31/08 00:00 08/01/08 00:39 629-99-2 S4 Percent Moisture Analytical Method: ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 18.5 % 0.10 1 07/28/08 08:55 Sample: 2 Lab ID: 9224139002 Collected: 07/25/08 06:45 Received: 07/25/08 09:20 Matrix: Solid Results reported on a "dry -weight" basis Parameters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qua] 8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546 Diesel Components 52.8 mg/kg 6.3 1 07/31/08 00:00 07/31/08 17:44 68334-30-5 n-Pentacosane (S) 89 % 50-135 1 07/31/08 00:00 07/31/08 17:44 629-99-2 Percent Moisture Analytical Method: ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 21.0 % 0.10 1 07/28/08 08:56 Date: 08/04/2008 02:14 PM REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. r6 Page 4 of 7 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. ZAnalXica( 2225 Riverside Dr. 9800 KinceyAve. Suite 100 - wwtivpacelabs.cam Asheville, NC 28804 Huntersville, NC 28078 r (828)254-7176 (704)875-9092 QUALITY CONTROL DATA Project: Multiwall Soil Analysis Pace Project No.: 9224139 QC Batch: PMST/1786 Analysis Method: ASTM D2974-87 QC Batch Method: ASTM D2974-87 Analysis i Description: Dry Weight/Percent Moisture Associated Lab Samples: 9224139001, 9224139002 SAMPLE DUPLICATE: 144942 9224144002 Dup Parameter Units Result Result RPD Qualifiers Percent Moisture % 15.7 17.2 9 Date: 08/04/2008 02:14 PM REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Page 5 of 7 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. aceAnalytical 2225 Riverside Dr. 9800 KinceyAve. Suite 100 wwavpacelabs.cam Asheville, NC 28804 Huntersville, NC 28078 (828)254-7176 (704)875-9092 QUALITY CONTROL DATA Project: Multiwall Soil Analysis Pace Project No.: 9224139 QC Batch: OEXT/3937 Analysis Method: EPA 8015 Modified QC Batch Method: EPA 3546 Analysis Description: 8015 Solid GCSV Associated Lab Samples: 9224139001, 9224139002 METHOD BLANK: 147016 Associated Lab Samples: 9224139001, 9224139002 Blank Reporting Parameter Units Result Limit Qualifiers Diesel Components mg/kg ND 5.0 n-Pentacosane (S) % 75 50-135 LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE: 147017 Spike LCS LCS % Rec Parameter Units Conc. Result % Rec Limits Qualifiers Diesel Components mg/kg 167 124 74 50-114 n-Pentacosane (S) % 72 50-135 MATRIX SPIKE & MATRIX SPIKE DUPLICATE: 147018 147019 MS MSD 9224198004 Spike Spike MS MSD MS MSD % Rec Parameter Units Result Conc. Conc. Result Result % Rec % Rec Limits RPD Qual Diesel Components mg/kg ND 226 226 140 105 62 46 50-107 28 MO n-Pentacosane (S) % 57 43 50-135 SO Date: 08/04/2008 02:14 PM REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. gel c Page 6 of 7 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. /�2PJI'c'e Analytical 2225 Riverside Dr. 9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100 vwpacelabs.coomAsheville, NC 28804 Huntersville, NC 28078 (828)254-7176 (704)875-9092 QUALIFIERS Project: Multiwall Soil Analysis Pace Project No.: 9224139 DEFINITIONS DF - Dilution Factor, if reported, represents the factor applied to the reported data due to changes in sample preparation, dilution of the sample aliquot, or moisture content. ND - Not Detected at or above adjusted reporting limit. J - Estimated concentration above the adjusted method detection limit and below the adjusted reporting limit. MDL -Adjusted Method Detection Limit. S - Surrogate 1,2-Diphenylhydrazine (8270 listed analyte) decomposes toAzobenzene. Consistent with EPA guidelines, unrounded data are displayed and have been used to calculate % recovery and RPD values. LCS(D) - Laboratory Control Sample (Duplicate) MS(D) - Matrix Spike (Duplicate) DUP - Sample Duplicate RPD - Relative Percent Difference NC - Not Calculable. Pace Analytical is NELAP accredited. Contact your Pace PM for the current list of accredited analytes, LABORATORIES PASI-C Pace Analytical Services - Charlotte ANALYTE QUALIFIERS Mo Matrix spike recovery was outside laboratory control limits. P3 Sample extract could not be concentrated to the routine final volume, resulting in elevated reporting limits. So Surrogate recovery outside laboratory control limits. S4 Surrogate recovery not evaluated against control limits due to sample dilution. Date: 08/04/2008 02:14 PM REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS Page 7 of 7 This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. 6661A f ;2ceAnalytical www.oacelabs.cem CHAIN -OF -CUSTODY / Analytical Request Document The Chain -of -Custody is a LEGAL DOCUMENT. All relevant fields must be completed accurately. Section A Section B Section C age. of Required Client Information: Required Project Information: Invoice Information: ' Report To: Attention: CO ny r WAr It 1176919 A dr s: _ Copy To: Company Name REGULATORYFAGENCY t 1 Address: r NPDES' (— GROUND WATER (—' DRINKING WATER r UST r RCRA r OTHER Email To: 1 \ 1 Purchase Order No.: Pace Quote Reference: P ne: ` ��� I Fax: Project Name: Pace Project- Slte LOCat10Q J Manager: Requested Due Date/TAT: Project Number. Pace Profile r_ �� rRequestedAnalysis,Fllfered (YIN) - Section D Matrix Codes Required Client Information MATRIX I CODE o O COLLECTED Preservatives N. Drinking Water DW U zz Water WTWaste yy Water WW .o m COMPOSITE START COMPOSITE END/GRAB Z ProduCt P Q J Soil/Solid SL m 0 SAMPLE ID OL v 11 o w y: Wife. (A-Z, 0-9l:) Air AR W .., ¢ Z m. p . Sample IDS MUST BE UNIQUE Tissue TS O U a W ? d ws. t V Other OT a H Z O a1 Cl N y � "� _ , ( q �Jt F - I-- N d ¢ LL U C U 0) Z _ U 0 U ca, t d 'C k V N 111Z — DATE TIME DATE TIME # 2 2 2 Z Z O y: Pace Project No./ Lab I.D. 1' 5 - 06 2; L ObY� _ 3. \ 4 _5 6 7. 9 10 11 12 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS R INOUISHED BY') AFFILIATION DATE TIME ACCEPTED BY / AFFILIATION ', ATE TIME SAMPLE CONDITIONS 2kl.i c SAMPLER NAME AND SIGNATURE ORIGINAL PRINT Name of SAMPLER: E SIGNATURE of SAMPLER: DATE Signed `—' d (MM/DD/YY): vl N 'Important Note: By signing this form you are accepting Pace's NET 30 day payment terms and agreeing to late charges of 1.5 % per month for any invoices not paid within 30 days. F-ALL-Q-020rev.07, 15-May-2007 r.:F'JceArafytical' Client Name- I Project # Courier: ❑ Fed Ex ❑ UPS ❑ USPS ]2"Client ❑ Commercial ❑ Pace Other O`pUonaG "' Prof DuerDate N/A Custody Seal on Cooler/Box Present: ❑yes no Seals intact: El yes -f5 no Prof Name 'r <N/A Packing Material: ❑ Bubble Wrap ❑Bubble Bags None ❑Other Thermometer Used T060 Type of Ic�Wet Blue None ❑ Samples on ice, cooling process has begun II ssue is Frozen: Yes No N/A Date Initials of o Cooler TemperatureBiological"� cont� t Temp should be above freezing to 6°C Comments: Chain of Custody Present: Yes ❑No ❑NIA 1, Chain of Custody Filled Out: Yes ❑No ❑NIA 2. Chain of Custody Relinquished: / fTYes ❑ON�No ❑NIA 3, Sampler Name & Signature on COC: ❑Yes -I! No ❑N/A 4. Samples Arrived within Hold Time: ElYes ❑No ❑N/A 5. Short Hold Time Analysis (<72hr): ❑Yes f No ❑N/A 6. Rush Turn Around Time Requested: ❑Yes d No ❑N/A 7, Sufficient Volume: Yes ❑No El NIA 8. Correct Containers Used: X1Yes ONNo ❑N/A g, -Pace Containers Used: ❑YesiCJNo• ❑N/A Containers Intact: 'CJYes ❑No ❑N/A 10. . Filtered volume received for Dissolved tests ❑Yes ❑No ❑N/A 11. Sample Labels match COC: �_HYes ❑No ❑N/A 12. -Includes date/time/ID/Analysis Matrix: All containers needing preservation have been checked. � —LJYes ❑No El N/A 13. All containers needing preservation are found to be in es ❑No El N/A compliance with EPA recommendation. exceptions: VOA, coliform, TOC, 0&G, WI-DRO (water) ❑Yes []No Initial when completed Samples checked for dechlorination:' ❑Yes []No ❑N/ 14. Headspace in VOA Vials ( >6mm): ❑Yes ❑No ❑NIAA 5, Trip Blank Present: ❑Yes ❑No . ❑N/A 16. Trip Blank Custody Seals Present ❑Yes ❑No ❑N%A Pace Trip Blank Lot # (if purchased): N/A Client Notification/ Resolution: Person Contacted: Comments/ Resolution: Date/Time: Field Data Required? Y / N / N/A Project Manager Review: Date: 7 Note: Whenever there is a discrepancy affecting North Carolina compliance samples, a copy of this form will be sent to the North Carolina DEHNR r:arlifir.Ahnn (lffira (i a not of hnlrl inrnrro rf nro conroFivo n F .,F F-.,,., t...-.,. 1 I,;- . N Emailing: The Real Reel Corp. 3 Dirt Samples Results Subject: Emailing: The Real Reel Corp. 3 Dirt Samples Results From: "Raul Lio" <RLio@multiwall.com> Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:18:18 -0400 To: <wes.bell@ncmail.net> CC: "Doug Shelton" <dshelton@multiwall.com>, "Wayne Laney" <WLaney@multiwall.com> <<The Real Reel Corp. 3 Dirt Samples Rdsults.pdf>> Wes, See attachment "The Real Reel Corp. 3 Dirt Samples Results". If I'm reading this report correctly we should be under the threshold of 40 mg/kg of diesel components on all three samples. Sample 41 25.5 mg/kg Sample #2 16.8 mg/kg Sample #3 10.6 mg/kg Please contact me at your convenience if you have any questions. Thanks, Raul A. Lio Safety Supervisor Multi -Wall Packaging Corp. 615 Industrial Ave. Salisbury, NC 28144 Office - (704) 633-5151 Cell - (336) 250-2513 E mail - rlio@multiwall.com Content -Type: a lication/octet-stream !The Real Reel Corp.3 Dirt Samples Results. df Content -Encoding. base64 1 of 1 9/4/2008 4:41 PM aceAnalytical www.pacelabs.com September 04, 2008 Mr. Wayne Laney Multi -Wall Packaging 615 Industrial Blvd. Salisbury, NC 28144 RE: Project: DRO SAMPLING 9/2 Pace Project No.: 9226829 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100 Huntersville. NC 28078 Dear Mr. Laney: Enclosed are the analytical results for sample(s) received by the laboratory on September 02, 2008. The results relate only to the samples included in this report. Results reported herein conform to the most current NELAC standards, where applicable, unless otherwise narrated in the body of the report. Inorganic Wet Chemistry and Metals analyses were performed at our Pace Asheville laboratory and Organic testing was performed at our Pace Huntersville laboratory unless otherwise footnoted. All Microbiological analyses were performed at the laboratory where the samples were received. If you have any questions concerning this report, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Brenda Pathammavong brenda.pathammavong@pacelabs.com Project Manager Enclosures REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. 4� N��\p ` q /// u � �z (704)875-9092 Page 1 of 8 aceAnalytical www.pacelabs.com Project: DRO SAMPLING 9/2 Pace Project No.: 9226829 Charlotte Certification IDs Connecticut Certification Number: PH-0104 Pennsylvania Certification Number: 68-00784 West Virginia Certification Number: 357 Virginia Certification Number: 00213 Tennessee Certification Number: 04010 South Carolina Bioassay Certification Number: 990060003 South Carolina Certification Number: 990060001 Asheville Certification IDs Connecticut Certification Number: PH-0106 Massachusetts Certification Number: M-NC030 West Virginia Certification Number: 356 Virginia Certification Number: 00072 Tennessee Certification Number: 2980 South Carolina Bioassay Certification Number: 99030002 South Carolina Certification Number: 99030001 Eden Certification IDs Virginia Drinking Water Certification Number: 00424 North Carolina Wastewater Certification Number: 633 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 CERTIFICATIONS Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100 Huntersville, NC 28078 (704)875-9092 North Carolina Field Services Certification Number: 5342 North Carolina Wastewater Certification Number: 12 North Carolina Drinking Water Certification Number: 37706 Louisiana/LELAP Certification Number: 04034 Kentucky UST Certification Number: 84 New Jersey Certification Number: NCO12 Florida/NELAP Certification Number: E87627 Pennsylvania Certification Number: 68-03578 North Carolina Bioassay Certification Number: 9 North Carolina Wastewater Certification Number: 40 North Carolina Drinking Water Certification Number: 37712 New Jersey Certification Number: NC011 Louisiana/LELAP Certification Number: 03095 Florida/NELAP Certification Number: E87648 North Carolina Drinking Water Certification Number: 37738 REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Wow Gpo' rhea Page 2 of 8 acmnalytical www.pacelabs.com Project: DRO SAMPLING 9/2 Pace Project No.: 9226829 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 SAMPLE ANALYTE COUNT Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100 Huntersville, NC 28078 (704)875-9092 Analytes Lab ID Sample ID Method Analysts Reported Laboratory 9226829001 #1 LEFT ASTM D2974-87 JEA 1 PASI-C EPA 8015 Modified JAC 2 PASI-C 9226829002 #2 MIDDLE ASTM D2974-87 JEA 1 PASI-C EPA 8015 Modified JAC 2 PASI-C 9226829003 #3 RIGHT ASTM D2974-87 JEA 1 PASI-C EPA 8015 Modified JAC 2 PASI-C REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. Icco, Page 3 of 8 acmnalytical www.pacelabs.com Project: DRO SAMPLING 9/2 Pace Project No.: 9226829 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 ANALYTICAL RESULTS Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100 Huntersville, NC 28078 (704)875-9092 Sample: #1 LEFT Lab ID: 9226829001 Collected: 09/02/08 09:00 Received: 09/02/08 10:46 Matrix: Solid Results reported on a "dry -weight" basis - Comments: • Sample container did not meet EPA or method requirements. Parameters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual 8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546 Diesel Components 25.5 mg/kg 6.3 1 09/02/08 00:00 09/03/08 15:25 68334-30-5 n-Pentacosane (S) 99 % 50-135 1 09/02/08 00:00 09/03/08 15:25 629-99-2 Percent Moisture Analytical Method: ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 21.1 % 0.10 1 09/03/08 09:07 Sample: #2 MIDDLE Lab ID: 9226829002 Collected: 09/02/08 09:00 Received: 09/02/08 10:46 Matrix: Solid Results reported on a "dry -weight" basis Comments: - Sample container did not meet EPA or method requirements. Parameters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qua] 8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546 Diesel Components 16.8 mg/kg 6.5 1 09/02/08 00:00 09/03/08 01:27 68334-30-5 n-Pentacosane (S) 89 % 50-135 1 09/02/08 00:00 09/03/08 01:27 629-99-2 Percent Moisture Analytical Method: ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 23.3 % 0.10 1 09/03/08 09:07 Sample: #3 RIGHT Lab ID: 9226829003 Collected: 09/02/08 09:00 Received: 09/02/08 10:46 Matrix: Solid Results reported on a "dry -weight" basis Comments: • Sample container did not meet EPA or method requirements. Parameters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual 8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546 Diesel Components 10.6 mg/kg 6.5 1 09/03/08 00:00 09/03/08 14:30 68334-30-5 n-Pentacosane (S) 73 % 50-135 1 09/03/08 00:00 09/03/08 14:30 629-99-2 Percent Moisture Analytical Method: ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 22.7 % 0.10 1 09/03/08 09:07 Date: 09/04/2008 11:13 AM REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. a Page 4 of 8 + aceAnalytical dD www.pacelabs.com Project: DRO SAMPLING 9/2 Pace Project No.: 9226829 QC Batch: OEXT/4273 QC Batch Method: EPA 3546 Associated Lab Samples: 9226829001, 9226829002 METHOD BLANK: 161771 Associated Lab Samples: 9226829001, 9226829002 Parameter Units Diesel Components mg/kg n-Pentacosane(S) % METHOD BLANK: 162728 Associated Lab Samples: 9226829001, 9226829002 Parameter Units Diesel Components mg/kg n-Pentacosane (S) % Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 QUALITY CONTROL DATA Analysis Method: EPA 8015 Modified Analysis Description: 8015 Solid GCSV Matrix: Solid Blank Reporting Result Limit Analyzed Qualifiers ND 5.0 09/02/0818:23 115 50-135 09/02/0818:23 Matrix: Solid Blank Reporting Result Limit Analyzed Qualifiers ND 5.0 09/03/0813:07 68 50-135 09/03/0813:07 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100 Huntersville, NC 28078 (704)875-9092 LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE: 161772 Spike LCS LCS % Rec Parameter Units Cone. Result % Rec Limits Qualifiers Diesel Components mg/kg 167 147 88 50-114 n-Pentacosane(S) % 103 50-135 LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE: 162729 Spike LCS LCS % Rec Parameter Units Cone. Result % Rec Limits Qualifiers Diesel Components mg/kg 167 167 100 50-114 n-Pentacosane(S) % 102 50-135 MATRIX SPIKE & MATRIX SPIKE DUPLICATE: 161773 161774 MS MSD 9226829001 Spike Spike MS MSD MS MSD % Rec Parameter Units Result Cone. Cone. Result Result % Rec % Rec Limits RPD Qual Diesel Components mg/kg 25.5 212 212 157 205 62 85 50-107 26 n-Pentacosane(S) % 117 103 50-135 Date: 09/04/2008 11:13 AM REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. 4 o nccOAp� �craela�c�= Page 5 of 8 ® Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Q�n /+q .aCG/" alyt4cal 2225 Riverside Dr., 9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100 . Asheville, NC 28804 Huntersville, NC 28078 www.pacelabs.corn (828)254-7176 (704)875-9092 QUALITY CONTROL DATA Project: DRO SAMPLING 9/2 Pace Project No.: 9226829 QC Batch: PMST/1890 Analysis Method: ASTM D2974-87 QC Batch Method: ASTM D2974-87 Analysis Description: Dry Weight/Percent Moisture Associated Lab Samples: 9226829001, 9226829002, 9226829003 SAMPLE DUPLICATE: 161935 9226868001 Dup Parameter Units Result Result RPD Qualifiers Percent Moisture 1 % 2.4. , 3.3 34 R1 SAMPLE DUPLICATE: 161936 9226829003 Dup Parameter Units Result. Result RPD Qualifiers Percent Moisture % 22.7 23.0 1 Date: 09/04/200811:13 AM REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS Page 6 of 8 This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc "conn`ra ,fie ,, aceAnalytical ..pacelabs.com QUALIFIERS Project: DRO SAMPLING 9/2 Pace Project No.: 9226829 DEFINITIONS Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 2225 Riverside Dr. Asheville, NC 28804 (828)254-7176 Pace Analytical Services, Inc. 9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100 Huntersville, NC 28078 (704)875-9092 DF - Dilution Factor, if reported, represents the factor applied to the reported data due to changes in sample preparation, dilution of the sample aliquot, or moisture content. ND - Not Detected at or above adjusted reporting limit. J - Estimated concentration above the adjusted method detection limit and below the adjusted reporting limit. MDL-Adjusted Method Detection Limit. S - Surrogate 1,2-Diphenylhydrazine (8270 listed analyte) decomposes toAzobenzene. Consistent with EPA guidelines, unrounded data are displayed and have been used to calculate % recovery and RPD values. LCS(D) - Laboratory Control Sample (Duplicate) MS(D) - Matrix Spike (Duplicate) DUP - Sample Duplicate RPD - Relative Percent Difference NC - Not Calculable. Pace Analytical is NELAP accredited. Contact your Pace PM for the current list of accredited analytes. LABORATORIES PASI-C Pace Analytical Services - Charlotte ANALYTE QUALIFIERS R1 RPD value was outside control limits. SO Surrogate recovery outside laboratory control limits. Date: 09/04/2008 11:13 AM REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS Page 8 of 8 This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Pace Analytical Services, Inc.. N P115% /72ne Anal ical wwl.pxealabs.com CHAIN -OF -CUSTODY / Analytical Request Document The Chain -of -Custody is a LEGAL DOCUMENT. All relevant fields must be completed accurately. Sectbn.A Section ® Section C Page: of Required Client Information: Required Project Information: Invoice Information: Com i Report To: Attention �, .1165725 Ad a Copy L To: Company Name: v Address: r NPDES r GROUND WATER DRINKING WATER r UST (- RCRA j- OTHER Email T�: , , Purchase Order No.: Pace quote V'�`^TT"� /" Reference: P Fax: Project Name: Pace Project Site i ocatioij Requested Due Date/TAT: Project Number. Manager. pace Profile tF: ,�_' � Reguest�ciAt�aiys{s FiltEl'ed (lflNji � Section D Matrix Codes a y „ Required Client Intonation MATRIX I CODE " COLLECTED Preservatives Drinking Water DW o ^ L) z Water WT $ v O_ gvu, Waste Water WW m COMPOSITE COMPOSITE IL - r' j` _ Product P START END/GRAB W J Z SoiVSolid SL SAMPLE ID � L C7 U w __ p e W v ¢ `p (A-Z, 0-9 /,-) Air AR w 0 w . . 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It O 0 m (MM/DD (0- 'Important Note: By signing this form you are accepting Pace's NET 30 day payment terms and agreeing to late charges of 1.6% per month for any invoices not paid within 30 days.. . - - F-ALL-Q-020rev.07, 15-May-2007 „� �ceAralytical” Client Name. �- Project # g 19a4.9.29 Courier: ❑ Fed Ex ❑ UPS ❑ USPS 1Q C]ient ❑ Commercial ❑ Pace Other Custody Seal on Cooler/Box Present: ❑ yes C?'no Seals intact: ❑ yes -El"'no Packing Material: ❑ Bubble Wrap ❑Bubble Bags Q�one ❑Other Thermometer Used T060 Type of Ice: Wet Blue None ❑ Samples on ice, coolinq pror.&ss has begun Cooler Temperature Temp should be above freezing to 6"C Biological Tissue is Frozen: Yes No N/A Comments: Date and o e ning contents: Chain of Custody Present: -O'fes ❑No ❑N/A 1. Chain of Custody Filled Out: E15es ❑No ❑N/A 2• Chain of Custody Relinquished: O<e ❑No ❑NIA 3• Sampler Name & Signature on COC: Dyes -ETNo ❑N/A 4. Samples Arrived within Hold Time: E;If—es ❑No�No ❑N/A 5. Short Hold Time Analysis (<72hr): Dyes efNo ❑N/A 6. Rush Turn Around Time Requested: Dyes CTN. ❑N/A 7. Sufficient Volume: 2<s ONo ❑N/A 8. Correct Containers Used: -Pace Containers Used: Dyes eNo Dyes QNo. DN/A ❑N/A g. Containers Intact: es DNo ❑N/A 10• . Filtered volume received for Dissolved tests Dyes ❑No IA 11. Sample Labels match COC: -Includes date/time/ID/Analysis Matrix: ❑Yes Vio DN/A 1ND �' r_ 11 ``lJ 13. Initial when completed D-) `0 All containers needing preservation have been checked, � Dyes ❑No Pt All containers needing preservation are found to be in compliance with EPA recommendation. ❑Yes ❑No A exceptions: VOA, coliform, TOC, O&G, WI-DRO (water) ❑Yes ❑No Samples checked for dechlorination: Dyes ONo ❑NI 14. Headspace in VOA Vials ( >6mm): Dyes ONo ❑NIA 45. Trip Blank Present: Trip Blank Custody Seals Present Pace Trip Blank Lot # (if purchased): N/A Dyes ❑No . ❑Yes ❑No N/A N/A J6. Client Notification/ Resolution: Field Data Required? Y / N / N/A Person Contacted: Date/Time: Comments/ Resolution., Project Manager Review: 6AR Date: ! la/o8" Note: Whenever there is a discrepancy affecting North Carolina compliance samples, a copy of this form will be sent to the North Carolina DEHNR Certification Office ( i.e out of hold, incorrect preservative, out of temp, incorrect containers) �0� WA r�A? �O p 'C Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources August 1, 2008 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 4509 6437 Mr. John G. Dunn, Vice President Real -Reel Corporation Post Office Box 33 Salisbury, North Carolina 28145 Dear Mr. Dunn: Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Subject: Notice of Violation Violations of G.S. 143.215.1, 143.21-5.83, 143.215.84, and 143.215.85 Unpermitted Discharges of Oil, Air Compressor Condensate, -and Stormwater Multi -Wall Packaging/Salisbury Site Rowan County, N.C. Tracking #: NOV-2008-OC-0007 Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (G.'S.) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted water pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed.please find a*,copy of a. Complaint 111vest gation Report. for the investigation conducted on July 23; 2008 b�:.Mr. Wes. Bell of this Office. As a result of this investigation, the following .conditions were found in violation .of. G.S. 143-215.1, 143.215.83, 143.215.84, and 143.215_.85: Stormwater was being discharged from the Real -Reel Corporation/Multi-Wall Packaging facility (610 and 615 Industrial Avenue) without a permit. In addition, air compressor condensate was being discharged onto the asphalt driveway without a permit (610 Industrial Avenue site). The soil/gravel adjacent to this asphalt driveway (approximately 5 —10 feet in length) was -stained with oil. Mailing Address Phone.(704) 663-1699 Location cne Caro rna 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Fax (704) 663-6040 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 a�1lCQl� Mooresville, NC. 28115 Mooresville, North Carolina Internet: www.ncwatergualitv.ore Customer'Service 1-877-623-6748 •. — ..._--� ...-.....-_-_.e.._ .tee__ -_''_'-_- �nm n__.._�_�unoi n--�n.............. o....... POV Mr. John G. Dunn Page Two August 1, 2008 - -- - P-lease=be=advv sed=i.-hat this=repo- rtgs=Being ss - e& a� Notice-—VYolat n (NOS orihe violations of G.S. 143-215.1, 143.215.83, 143.215.84, and 143.215.85. Be advised that pursuant to G.S. 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally or negligently discharges oil or other hazardous substances, or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of G.S. 143-215.83, or who fails to report a discharge as.required by G.S. 143-215.85, or who fails to comply with the clean up requirements of G.S. 143-215.84, shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a penalty in an amount riot to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each such violation. Be advised that G.S..143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment -of not. more that twenty-five: thousand dollars ($25,000:00), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per.violation, per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who fails to secure a permit required by G.S. 143=215.1. To comply with the regulations it will be necessary to immediately cease the air compressor condensate discharge and initiate the removal and proper disposal of the contaminated soil, with all affected areas being restored as nearly as maybe to the conditions existing prior to the discharge: In addition, you must submit a completed application form (Notice of Intent) and supporting fee to the Division for the stormwater discharges located at the Real -Reel Corporation/Multi-Wall Packaging facility. The application form and supporting fee should be completed within thirty (30) days of this dated letter. This Office requests that you respond to this letter. Your response should address all corrective actions regarding the air compressor and oil discharges (including soil cleanup measures) and the facility's status in obtaining a permit for the stormwater discharges. Please address your response to me by no later than August 22, 2008. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663- 1699. Sincerely; Robert B. Krebs (/ Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Rowan County Health Department NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY SURFACE WATER PROTECTION UNIT 610 EAST CENTER AVENUE/SUITE 301 MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 -- R P4 ZTOF =C-o 4am hest ganon DATE OF INVESTIGATION: July 23, 2008 W t� INVESTIGATED BY: Wes Bell TIME SPENT: 3.0 hours .PLACE VISITED: Real -Reel Corporation/Multi-Wall Packaging Facility PHYSICAL LOCATION: 610 and 615 Industrial Avenue/Salisbury/NC RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation regarding illegal discharges of oil into a stormdrain (via hose). COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department REPORT: The Real -Reel Corporation/Multi-Wall Packaging facility consists of two industrial sites located at 610 and 615. Industrial Avenue in Salisbury, N.C. All domestic and process wastewaters are discharged into the City of Salisbury's, wastewater collection system. The stormwater runoff from both industrial sites is discharged into Grants Creek, a Class C waters of the State. Mr. Bell met with Mr. Raul Lio, HR/Safety Coordinator; .at the business site on July 23, 2008..Messrs. Bell and Lio inspected the 610 and 615 Industrial Avenue sites. Mr. Jimmy Barnette, Manager, was also present during the inspection at the 610 Industrial Avenue site. No diseharges.of oil- into-.stormdrains were observed; however, a small amount of the air .compressor condensate was being discharged onto'the asphalt driveway at the 610 Industrial Avenue site. 'In addition, oil stained.soil/gravel (approximately 5 —10 feet in length) was observed adjacent to this asphalt driveway. Mr. Bell observed several conditions at this industrial facility that could negatively impact the stormwater runoff. These -observations included: 6.15 Industrial Avenue site: The area adjacent to the dumpster at the shipping/receiving area contained large amounts of paper products including "pellet' sized Styrofoam . Residual glue (starch. based). accumulations were observed on the asphalt and stormwater drainage areas -near the tote bin storage areas. Rainwater. had -accumulated in some of the tote bins (containing the residual glue) due to unsecure lids. Oil stained leaves and debris were observed on the asphalt driveway adjacent to the drums located at the scrap metal storage area. Complaint Investigation Page Two 610 Industrial Avenue site: Two dumpsters had been positioned on top of a stormdrain. Note: No dumpster leakages were observed during the investigation. The facility staff have made significant efforts in the reduction of the tote bin and scrap metal storage areas at the 615 Industrial Avenue site. In addition, a tote bin cleaning area is currently under construction to ensure the residual glue is removed from these containers prior to storage. Mr. Bell determined that the Real -Reel Corporation would qualify for coverage under a Stormwater Permit. A minimum of three stormwater outfalls (1 - 615 Industrial Avenue site and 2 - 610 Industrial Avenue site) had been identified during the investigation —Mr -Bell discussed the application requirements (Notice of Intent) and several permit conditions with Mr. Lio at the business site. Mr. Lio was also informed of the environmental laws and regulations pertaining to the unpermitted discharges of oil, air compressor condensate, and stormwater. Mr. Lio was very courteous and helpful throughout this investigation. A follow-up investigation may be necessary to verify the facility's corrective actions and permitted status. Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED #7006 2760 00018493 9679 July 25, 2007 Mr. Mike Dills & Ms. Vickie Karriker, Owners Cripple Creek Restaurant 17665 Stokes Ferry Road New London, NC 28127 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION - G.S. 143-215.1(a) Case #: NOV-2007-DV-0108 Incident #: 200701924 Illegal discharge of wastewater Cripple Creek Restaurant 17665 Stokes Ferry Road Rowan County Dear Ms. Karriker and Mr. Dills, Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. On June 26, 2007, Dee Browder of this Office conducted an investigation of your property located at 17665 Stokes Ferry Road. As a result of this investigation, the following condition was found on your property in violation of G.S. 143-215.1(a): Illegal discharge of wastewater from the building sanitary sewer at your buisness to a culvert which leads to the Yadkin River in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River basin. Be advised that G.S. 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to the surface waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge. To comply with the law, it will be necessary to immediately cease all illegal discharge activity and to implement corrective actions to eliminate the potential for recurrent illegal discharges. NNo ehCarolina aturally Mooresville Regional Office 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone: (704) 663-1699 Fax: (704) 663-6040 Internet: www.ncmwaterquality.org Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Dills & Ms. Karriker Page 2 July 25, 2007 It is requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions you have taken to correct the violation. Please address your response to Dee Browder at the letterhead address by no later than August 9, 2007. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dee Browder or me at (704) 663-1699 qcte_rely, Robert B. Krebs Water Quality Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Mooresville Regional Office cc: Rowan County Health Department Central Files MRO Incident / Complaint Report Investigator: None Contact Date: Investigated Date: Response Date: Investigated?. ❑ yes ❑ no Violation? ❑ yes ❑ no NOV Sent?' ❑ yes. ❑ no Responsible Party: Responsible Party �ddress /,Phone:, Received By: Donna Hood Date Received: 0G 1 I) %07 Time Received: AM County: Rowan Complaint Type: 'r1-,,dLN0* Incident #:.(BI S, RUS , ETC) Complainant: et. Complainant Address / Phone: fr*m L r d I-Av en Sarkba- (704c_ u Qi,(704) al !o - $ 5 a:7 I1�MAA�.ANA �A C��A. Actions Taken/Comments: Referred to: ❑ UST ❑ LQ ❑ AP ❑ SWP ❑ Haz. 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Address* J City* Zip or postalcode* Country* USA �� MapPoint http://www.atcripplecreek.com/map.htm 6/14/2007 ROWAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. PHONE: 633-D43 3 PERMIT TO INSTAL SEPTIC TANK m Owner 7ZL N r ky eY- Address 73—o 6 s m W ■ R3 1D No. Bedrooms' No'. Bafhroms _.� ED Garbage Disposal Dishwasher - , Washing Machine Basemerrf Shower Rernarl's!s yr, • mi E4wy � ex' tri S- t . - A1�r�i�ta�-iaN S S. �ar,+-�'d�C> o�1^t0. T►�� r No exr„a averiElE+� F+�l3�er if Ap roved on condifion that owaer mi(intain s em in accordance w eo isfing Rules and Regulations ors Sewage Disposal. CL A'— 4—— 7 7— VL ! ^r H Date SenVatia t. Q W • Z - W V J m � I N v ` I I Z h —Hsiy yr,17J 9v <� a OF WATF9 wa:; Michael F. Easley, Gove ngr1)_l (Y William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality July 25, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Wayne Cassavaugh, Owner Carolina Sand, Inc. 2440 Angus Lane Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Dear Mr. Cassavaugh: 7003 2260 0001.3494 6618 Subject: Violations of G.S. 143-215.1 and General Permit No. NCG520009 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Carolina Sand, Inc./Rowan County Site Rowan County, N.C. Tracking No. NOV-2006-SP-0026 Chapter 143, Article 21. of the North Carolina General Statutes (G. S.) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division 'of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find copies of the Complaint Investigation and Compliance Evaluation Inspection Reports for the inspection conducted on July 13, 2006 by Mr. Wes Bell of this office. As a result of this inspection, the following conditions were found in violation of G.S. 143-215.1 and General Permit No. NCG520009: The facility failed to monitor the effluent for settleable solids, turbidity, and flow on fifteen (15) occasions from January 2004 through April 2006. Please be advised that this report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) for the violations of G.S. 143.215.1 and General Permit No. NCG520009. Also be advised that G.S. 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who fails to abide by the conditions of the permit (G.S. _A 143-215.1). One e � N"NhC � arolina WDENR )vatura!!y Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterquality.ore 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer —50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Mr. Wayne Cassavaugh Notice of Violation July 25, 2006 To comply with the regulations it will be necessary to comply with all permit monitoring requirements (twice per year) during the appropriate discharge events (Spring and Fall). A copy of the sampling documentation should be kept on -site for future review. . It is requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions you have taken to ensure compliance with the monitoring requirements of the permit. Please address your response to Mr. Bell by no later than August 15, 2006. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663- 1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Attachment cc: Rowan County Health Department NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY SURFACE WATER PROTECTION UNIT 610 EAST CENTER AVENUE/SUITE 301 MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: July 13, 2006 4 INVESTIGATED BY: Wes Bell ' TIME SPENT: 2.0 hours PLACE VISITED: Carolina Sand, Inc./Rowan County Dredging Site PHYSICAL LOCATION: off Hannah's Ferry Road/Rowan County RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation regarding illegal discharges of oil into the Yadkin River. COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department REPORT: On July 6, 2006, this office received a complaint regarding buried oil and diesel fuel discharging into the Yadkin River from the Carolina Sand, Inc. dredging site off Hannah's Ferry Road in Rowan County. Mr. Wes Bell of this office investigated the complaint on July 13, 2006. Mr. Bell met with Mr. Ted Bledso, Site Manager, at the dredging site. No oil or diesel fuel was observed discharging into the Yadkin River. Mr. Bledso indicated that there were no underground storage tanks on -site and all equipment was refueled by a portable fuel tank. The Division issued General Permit No. NCG520009 for this facility on August 1, 2002 (effective date) with an expiration date of July 31, 2007. The facility utilizes two sediment basins in series prior to discharging into a tributary to the Yadkin River. The water within the final settling basin did not appear turbid; however, the access to the outfall location was difficult and needed maintenance. Mr. Bledso provided copies of chain of custody (COC) forms for sampling events performed in April and September; however, the years were not documented. Mr. Bell determined through conversations with the certified lab (Tri-Test) utilized by Mr. Bledso that no samples had been collected and/or submitted for analysis since 2004. Note: Tri- Test stores their data prior to 2004 at a separate storage facility; therefore, compliance with the permit requirements was not determined from 2002 through 2004. Mr. Bledso performed the effluent pH tests on -site; however, no flows had been measured as required by the Permit. The facility had a total of fifteen (15) monitoring violations from January 2004 through April 2006. Mr. Bell discussed the permit/regulatory requirements pertaining to the facility's General Permit to Mr. Bledso and Mr. Wayne Cassavaugh, Owner. Mr. Bledso indicated that he would contact the City of Salisbury's water/wastewater staff to assist him in future sampling events. A follow-up investigation regarding compliance with the facility's General Permit may be necessary by this office. 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 U NI 2 15I 31 NCG520009 111 121 06/07/13 117 181CI 191 c1 20I U 1 —! U L_! Remarks 211111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 11111111111111111111 1 Li6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating. B1 QA ------- ------------------- Reserved ---------------------- 67I 1.0 169 70L21 71 L N I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 W 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) 01:45 PM 06/07/13 02/08/01 Carolina Sand Company Incorporated. Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hannah Ferry Rd Salisbury NC 28144 02:15 PM 06/07/13 07/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Represehtative(s)/Titles(s)/Phorie and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Ted Bledso/Manager Site/704-637-0419 / Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Wayne Cassavaugh,2440 Angus Ln Lenoir NC Contacted 28645//704-872-9566/82872B2992 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Program E Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Laboratory Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signatures) of Inspector(ss)� Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wesley N Bell �M, (/// MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.231/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Delno R Gleason MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.204/ EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page # 1 Permit: NCG520009 Inspection Date: 07/13/2006 Owner - Facility: Carolina Sand Company Incorporated Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Laboratory Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory? Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab? # Is the facility using a contract lab? Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)? Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees? Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees? Comment: The facility had not obtained a field laboratory certification to perform the on -site effluent pH analyses. The'facility staff have indicated that the City of Salisbury's Grants Creek Regional WWTP Laboratory (#112) will be utilized for all future analyses (including pH). Effluent Sampling Is composite sampling flow proportional? Is sample collected below all treatment units? Is proper volume collected? Is the tubing clean? Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees. Celsius)? Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)? Comment: The facility failed to sample (twice per year) for effluent settleable solids, turbidity, and flow from January 2004 through April 2006 (fifteen total violations). Operations & Maintenance Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Yes No NA NE ❑n®n ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ .■❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ nn■❑ ❑■nn Yes No NA NE ■❑❑n Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: The facility utilizes two sediment basins that are operated in series prior to the effluent discharge. The water in the final sediment basin was not turbid. The facility has not dredged since April 2006. Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Are the receiving water free. of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? Comment: The facility was not discharging at the time of the inspection. The vegetation at and leading to the outfall location was excessive and needs to be maintained/removed. W-- ki- \IA !IC ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ nnen Page # 3 Pub - I - fit- UNIhLA:VmNI ApD kj3.[kTI°firJ- RESOURCES OFFICE AUG 1 6 2006 Carolina Sand Inc. 2440 Angus Lane Lenoir, N. C. 28645 WATER R L u TI ' August 15, 2006 N. C. Department of Environment & Natural Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, N. C. 28115 To: Wesley Bell From: Wayne Cassavaugh Subject: Water sampling Permit No.NCG520009 Wayne Cassavaugh has spoken with the Salisbury's water/wastewater staff and they will assist (Teddy Bledsoe) in sampling the water through their Utilities Department. If you have any questions please call me at 828-728-6815. Thank You, 09. 6, Wayne Cassavaugh &' n � } �'�it x�i� �l? � i`�� � ➢-'T��F'i� i` '4•� y � 3�`� j "�'R , 32 IiNd t Payment Remission i` Petition Collection Settlement r Related Cases comments Events Sumrnary. Related Violations Penalty Assessed Review ® Case Number: PC-2003-0313 NOV: Save 1 2 Permit: tfQ0016338 Details_.. SOC: AD: �CCteiails... Monitoring Report: [�eta;1_ cr a 3 Re ion: Mooresville County: Rowan Facility: tichem Incorporated Residuals ReU Details.,. g ty: -w _._._,w . Owner: Alchern Incorporated _ Maintain... Incident: 200300022 � Details... Inspect Dt: Ptrj.i GentralOffice Login Date:Comments: Payments received by AGO ... 9 318105- Payment received $203.30- ck# 20892 CentralOffice Contact MerrittDaryl 4r 1411J05- Payment received $203.30- ck.#20943. 10 Regional ContactBell Wesley N 15110105- Paymen r Enforcement Contact: Salutation for Letter: Imr. Andrews Fat.12 Penalty Assessed Date: 08M W2003 Remission Request: C�--` � EMC Hearin Date: -- --T--� w 13 15 Letter Date: 0811812003 Remission Acknowledged: Remission Amount: 16 _ Penalty Amount: 1$5600.00 Enf. Conf. Dater --� W EMC Results Received:17 Damages: 1$0.00 Remission Amount: _19 Enforcement Cost: $398.28 Enf. Conf. Letter Date: — 2003 Petition in OAH: 09I16I20 21 Total Case Penalty: 1$5998.28 Facility Rcvd. Enf. Conf. Ltr.: Remission Amount: $0-00 22 Facility Received F&D: JOW25f2003 7 Total Amount Due: $0.0� Case to Collection: -23 24 Response Due By: I0912412003 Total Amount Paid: F878.28 Settlement Requested: [0211312004 25 _......_ Case Glared w-Z7r1i1.91 D� �€ _ o.- 26 27 Backe t r°t Finis, Cancel Dr Re _ . Ready {Page 111 SID: ENCS I i(-)Y COOPER /VITORNEY GENLRAL --Z F lfll'O fN� State of North Carolina Department Of h lciic'd- ?)(X) I M ail Service Center RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699X-K)O I Rine 22, 2006 H. Addison Winters, Esq. The Yarb01-QL1-h Law F11-111 Post Office Box 705 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302. 1-"PR NOSECM', A] chern, Inc., Randall Andrews. v. NCDENR, Division of Water Quality Wake C01.111ty Superior COL11-t File No. 05 CVS 012073 M, Dear Ad: Reply to: Stormic D. Forte Environmental Division 'I'd (9 19) 71 6-0000 Fa.x (919) 716-6760 Sllwidil 11cdoi.colil vv JUN 2 2000 I have enclosed a file -stamped C01)y of Ridge Stzinback's order dismissing your client's Petition for Judicial Review. With best wishes and Nvarm.regards, I am Very truly y01.11-S, Stormie D. Forte Assistant Attorney General cc Shannon Thornburg,' Environmental Engineer, Division of Water Quality, w/enclosure Ellen HLIffinan, Environmental Specialist, Mooresville Regional Office, Division of Water -Quality, w/enclOSI.Ire TH CAROLINA AYE `1N THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 05 (Vq ni ?m'1 200b k,"I' 2 2 A 10: 58 ALCHEM, INC., WA IA L C ii C )a ! Y ; C S C RANDALL ANDREWS, ) Petitioner, ) V. ) N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ) AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION ) OF WATER QUALITY ) Respondent. ) t UPON consideration of the Petition for Judicial Review, heard on the 20`h day of June, 2006, the undersigned makes the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. On December 22, 2004, the Respondent issued Petitioner Water Quality Permit No. 0002702 (the Permit) pursuant to Water and Air Resources statutes, N.C. Gen. Stat.§ 143- 211 et. seq., N.C. Admin. Code tit. 15A, r.2B.0100 et. seq., and N.C. Admin. Code tit. 15A, r. 2H.0100 et. seq. 2. Petitioner received the cover letter and permit on or about January 18, 2005. 3. On May 2, 2005, Petitioner filed a petition for a Contested Case Hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings. 4. On May 25, 2005, Respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss the petition for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. 5. On July 29, 2005, the Honorable Fred G. Morrison, Jr., granted Respondent's matter. ;s. i August 29, 2005, the Petitioner filed a Petition for Judicial Review in this 7. On October 13, 2005, Respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss the Petition for Judicial Review. 8. On October 18, 2005, Petitioner filed a Response to the Motion to Dismiss. 9. On April 6, 2006 the Honorable John W. Smith heard oral arguments on the Motion to Dismiss and denied the same. The Court did not reach or address the merits of the underlying case in the Motion to Dismiss, therefore the order was interlocutory. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. This petition for judicial review is subject to dismissal pursuant to N.C.Gen. Stat. § lA-1, Rule 41(b). 2. N.C. Gen. Stat. §15013-23(a) requires that a contested case petition state facts to establish that the agency named as the Respondent either exceeded its authority or jurisdiction; acted erroneously; failed to use proper procedure; acted arbitrarily or capriciously; or failed to act as required by law or rule. 3. Petitioner failed to allege any wrongdoing on the part of Respondent as mandated by N.C..Gen. Stat. § 150B-23(a), Petitioner has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted by the Office of Administrative Hearings. 4. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.1(e) requires that a permit applicant or permittee commence a contested case by filing a petition under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 150B-23 within 30 days after being notified of the Commission's decision. If the permittee does not file a petition with the within the required time, the Commission's decision is final. ' 5. Petitioner received notice of the 30 day time frame to file the petition in the. covet - letter transmitted with the permit on December 22, 2004. 6. Petitioner acknowledges receiving the cover letter and permit on January 18, 2005. 7. Petitioner filed the Petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings on April 29, 2005, which was 90 days after receiving notice of the Commission's decision. 8. The Office of Administrative Hearings lacked subject matter jurisdiction to hear the petition based on the Petitioner's late filing pursuant to N.C.Gen. Stat. § IA-1, Rule 12(b)1, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.1(e) and N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15013-23(o. Therefore, the undersigned, DISMISSES, the Petition for Judicial Review. F This is the 201h day of June, 2006. Presiding Superior Court Judge ROY COOPER ATTORNEY GENERAL V Sean C. Walker, Esq. State of North Carolina Department of Justice 9001 Mail Service Center RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-(" 1 July 29, 2004 Woodson, Sayers, Lawther, Short, Parrott & Walker, L.L.P. Attorneys and Counselors at Law Post Office Box 829 Salisbury, North Carolina 28145-0829 Reply to: Stormie D. Forte Environmental Division 67®66��. t'�kjV c Fax (919) 716 Sforte@ncdoj.com ,; Re: Alchem, Inc., Wayne D. Drye. v. NCDENR Division of Water Quality Office of Administrative Hearings - File No. 03 EHR 1587 Dear Mr. Walker: ._ I: am.writing regarding the Settlement Agreement that was previously executed and filed in this matter. As you are aware, we agreed to suspend the terms of the agreement regarding payment of the Civil Penalty until the issue of the Motion to Intervene was resolved. Judge Mann denied the motion. Therefore, the Settlement Agreement is considered properly filed and its terms may be implemented. We are requesting the first monthly payment, in the amount of $203.30 be made by August 15, 2004. Each subsequent payment is due by the first day of each month for twenty three (23) consecutive months: The final payment will be due on or before July 1, 2006. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. With best wishes, I am Very truly ours, Stormie D. Forte Associate Attorney General cc �'�ex Gles:nt`er;Qa`lit%`legioiial'Supervsor�Mooresille�RegFional Office Wes Bell, Environmental Engineer, Mooresville Regional Office - W�. 0FWATFR A �G � r o -c Wayne Drye, Plant Manager Alchem, Inc. 8135 Red Rd Rockwell, NC 28138 AUG 2 2 2005 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation of Permit Conditions Permit # WQ0016338 Rowan County File No. PC-2003-0313 Dear Mr. Andrews: Michael F. Easley Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Alchem Incorporated Residuals Reuse Program in the amount of $ 5998.28 which includes $ 398.28 in investigative costs. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality. Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following three items: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Do not include the attached waiver form if making payment. Please send payment to the attention of: Mr. Daryl Merritt DWQ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NCDENR Customer Service: Mailing Address: Telephone (919) 733-5083 Location: 1-877-623-6748 1617 Mail Service Center Fax (919) 733-0059 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 State Courier #52-01-01 Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 An Equal OpportunityI Affirmative Action Employer 50 % recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper http✓/h2o. enr. state. nc. us 2. Submit a written request for remission 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) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the violator; (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 has 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: 11 Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 16'17 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Rex Gleason 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Me' 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, NC 27699-6714 Telephone (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mr. Dan Oakley, Registered Agent DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 . Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement 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. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Daryl Merritt at (919) 733-5083, extension 581. Sincerely, Kent Wiggins, Acting Supervisor Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit attachments cc: �I/Iorresvi'1' e Regionaffic Enforcement File Central Files STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND ` NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF ROWAN File No. PC-2003-0313 IN THE MATTER OF ) ALCHEM, INC. ) FINDINGS AND DECISION FOR VIOLATION OF ) AND ASSESSMENT OF NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT WQ0016338 ) CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, J. Kent Wiggins, Acting Supervisor of the Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. ALCHEM, Inc. is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. ALCHEM, Inc. operates a bauxite residuals reuse program (as structural fill) on ALCHEM, Inc.'s property, which is located at 8135 Red Road in Rockwell, North Carolina. C. On January 21, 1999, ALCHEM, Inc. was issued Permit No. WQ0016338, effective January 21, 1999, with an expiration date on December 31, 2004. D. Permit No. WQ0016338 issued to ALCHEM, Inc. contained the following conditions: Part I., Section 1, Performance Standards The residuals program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non - discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this program. Part H, Section 3, Operation and Maintenance Requirements Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff V. from conveying pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto the adjacent property or into any surface waters. Part III (Monitoring/Reporting Req.$), Section 6, Noncompliance Notification The permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704)663-1699, 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 any of the following: Any failure of the reuse program resulting in a release of material to receiving waters. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. E. The surface water quality standard for pH is between 6 — 9 s.u., as set forth in 15A NCAC 2B .0211 -(3)(g). F. On April 30 and May 8, 2003, DWQ/MRO investigations had determined that the runoff from ALCHEM, Inc.'s residual storage area had impacted up to 500 linear feet of a tributary to Second Creek and the riparian areas of two adjacent private properties. Inadequate erosion control measures were observed at ALCHEM, Inc.'s residual storage area. DWQ/MRO staff measured up to 24 inches of residual deposition in the tributary and up to 12 inches throughout the riparian areas. A sediment basin (at the residual storage area) was observed discharging into the tributary during both site investigations. Several pH measurements of the impacted tributary were measured in the range of 4.15 s.u. to 4.22 s.u. and the pH of the sediment basin discharge was measured at 3.86 s.u. Both discharges had caused the instream pH to fall below the 6 — 9 s.u. pH stream standard range for Class C Waters. The release of the residuals into the tributary was never reported to DWQ/MRO. G. On May 12, 2003, DWQ/MRO orginally issued a Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement to ALCHEM, Inc., for violations of conditions of Permit No. WQ0002702 and surface water quality standards. Upon DWQ/MRO's further investigation it was found that the referenced permit ID number was incorrect. On May 14, 2003, DWQ/MRO issued a clarification letter that had corrected the referenced permit number to WQ0016338. H. ALCHEM, Inc. was issued a NOV on January 15, 2002 for the failure to submit the required monitoring reports stipulated in Section III, Parts 3 and 4 of Permit No. WQ0016338. y I. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $398.28. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: km H. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. ALCHEM, Inc. is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4). B. Permit No. WQ0016338 is required by G.S. 143-215.1. C. ALCHEM, Inc. violated G.S. 143-215.1 and Permit No. WQ0016338 by not properly operating and maintaining the facility as a non-discharg6 facility. D. ALCHEM, Inc. violated G.S. 143-215.1 and Permit No. WQ0016338 by failing to provide adequate provisions to prevent surface runoff from conveying pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto adjacent property or into surface waters. E. ALCHEM, Inc. violated G.S. 143-215.1 and Permit No. WQ0016338 by failing to notify this office of the residuals release into the receiving stream. F. ALCHEM, Inc. violated the pH water quality stream standard pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B .0211(3)(g). G. ALCHEM, Inc., may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation per day may be assessed against a person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1, or who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of such permit or any other permit or certification issued pursuant to authority conferred by this part. H. ALCHEM, Inc., may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(1), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation per day may be assessed against a person who violates any classification, standard, limitation, or management practice established pursuant to G.S. 143-215, 143-215.1, or 143-215.3. I. The State's enforcement cost in this matter may be assessed against ALCHEM, Inc., pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B- 282(b)(8). The Acting Supervisor of the Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural the Director of the Division of Water Quality, has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, ALCHEM, Inc. is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: $zo O for _� of one violation for failure to properly operate and maintain the facility as a non -discharge facility to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this program as required by Part I, Section 1 of Permit No. WQ0016338. $ ,�200 for _� of one violation for failure to provide adequate provisions as to prevent surface runoff from conveying pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto adjacent property or into surface waters as required by Part II, Section 3 of Permit No. WQ0016338. 6) for of one violation for failure to provide notification to the MRO of the failure of the reuse program resulting in a release of material to receiving waters as required by Part III, Section 6 of Permit No. WQ0016338. $,dDa for of three violations of the pH stream standard pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B .0211(3)(g). $cf 7" Enforcement Costs $4-22�Ro?�0TAL AMOUNT DUE As required by G.S. 143-215:6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered the factors listed in 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(s); (2) The duration and gravity of the violation(s); (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(s) 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. AA (Date) J. Kent Wiggins; Act' ervisor Non -Discharge Co ce and Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF Rowan IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. W00016338 ) STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. PC-2003-0313 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 5,998.28 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, 08/18/2003 , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 civil penalty assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after thirty (30) days from the receipt of the civil penalty assessment. This the day of ADDRESS TELEPHONE SIGNATURE 20 JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: PC-2003-0313 County: Rowan Assessed Party: Alchem, Inc. Permit No. (if applicable): WQ0016338 Amount Assessed: $ 5,998.28 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: DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY June 24, 2003 MEMORANDUM TO: Jeffrey O. Poupart FROM: D. Rex Gleason PREPARED BY: Wes Bell kAA SUBJECT: Enforcement Recommendation ALCHEM, Inc. .Violation of N.C.G.S. 143-215.1, 15A NCAC 2B .0211(3)(g), and Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0016338 Rowan County, N.C.— Attached is an enforcement report which details violations of N.C.G.S. 143-215.1, 15A NCAC 2B .0211(3)(g), and Permit No. WQ0016338. Also enclosed is ALCHEM, Inc.'s response letter to the Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement, MRO's NOV/NRE and clarification letters, and several complaint investigations previously performed by this Office. Based upon our review of the response, an enforcement action is still recommended. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Wes or me. Attachments STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN IN THE MATTER OF.ALCHEM, INC. FOR VIOLATIONS OF: N.C.G.S. 143-215.1, 15A NCAC 2B .0211(3 (g), AND PERMIT CONDITIONS OF NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT NO WQ00163 3 8 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES File No. PC/SS FINDINGS AND DECISIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of Water Quality, I, Jeffrey O. Poupart, Supervisor of the Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: I. FINDING OF FACT: A. ALCHEM, Inc. is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. ALCHEM, Inc. operates a bauxite residuals reuse program (as structural fill) on ALCHEM, Inc.'s property, which is located at 8135 Red Road in Rockwell, North Carolina. C. On January 21, 1999, ALCHEM, Inc. was issued Permit No. WQ0016338, effective January 21, 1999, with an expiration date on December 31, 2004. D. Permit No. WQ0016338 issued to ALCHEM, Inc. contained the following conditions: Part I., Section 1, Performance Standards The residuals program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non - discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this program. Part II, Section 3, Operation and Maintenance Requirements Adequate provisions shall betaken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from conveying pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto the adjacent property or into any surface waters. ALCHEM, Inc. Findings and Decisions Page Two Part III (Monitoring/Reporting Req.$), Section 6, Noncompliance Notification The permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (704)663-16.99; 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 any of the following: Any failure of the reuse program resulting in a release of material to receiving waters. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. E. The surface water quality standard for pH is between 6 — 9 s.u., as set forth in 15A NCAC 213.0211 (3)(g). F. On April 30 and May 8, 2003, DWQ/MRO investigations had determined that the runoff from ALCHEM, Inc.'s residual storage area had impacted up to 500 linear feet of a tributary to Second Creek and the riparian areas of two adjacent private properties. Inadequate erosion control measures were observed at ALCHEM, Inc.'s residual storage area. DWQ/MRO staff measured up to 24 inches of residual deposition in the tributary and up to 12 inches throughout the riparian areas. A sediment basin (at the residual storage area) was observed discharging into the tributary during both site investigations. Several pH measurements of the impacted tributary were measured in the range of 4.15 s.u. to 4.22 s.u. and the pH of the sediment basin discharge was measured at 3.86 s.u. Both discharges had caused the instream pH to fall below the 6 — 9 s.u. pH stream standard range for Class C Waters. The release of the residuals into the tributary was never reported to DWQ/MRO. G. On May 12, 2003, DWQ/MRO orginally issued a Notice of Violation and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement to ALCHEM, Inc., for violations of conditions of Permit No.- WQ0002702 and surface water quality standards. Upon DWQ/MRO's fiirther investigation it was found that the referenced permit number was incorrect. On May_ 14, 2003, DWQ/MRO issued a clarification letter that had corrected the referenced permit number to WQ0016338. H. ALCHEM, Inc. was issued a NOV on January 15, 2002 for the failure to submit the required monitoring reports stipulated in Section III, Parts 3 and 4 of Permit No. WQ0016338. ALCHEM, Inc. Findings and Decisions Page Three The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $398.28. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. ALCHEM, Inc. is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4). B. Permit No. WQ0016338 is required by G.S. 143-215.1. C. ALCHEM, Inc. violated G.S. 143-215.1 and Permit No. WQ0016338 by not properly operating and maintaining the facility as a non -discharge facility. E. ALCHEM, Inc. violated G.S. 143-215.1 and Permit No. WQ0016338 by failing to provide adequate provisions to prevent surface runoff from conveying pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto adjacent property or into surface waters. F. ALCHEM, Inc. violated G.S. 143-215.1 and Permit No. WQ0016338 by failing to notify this office of the residuals release into the receiving stream. D. ALCHEM, Inc. violated the pH water quality stream standard pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B .0211(3)(g). E. ALCHEM, Inc., may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation per day may be assessed against a person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1, or who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of such permit or any other permit or certification issued pursuant to authority conferred by this part. F. ALCHEM, Inc., may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(1), which provides that a civil penalty of not more - than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation per day may be assessed against a person who violates any classification, standard, limitation, or management practice established pursuant to G.S. 143-215, 143-215.1, or 143-215.3. ALCHEM, Inc. Findings and Decisions Page Four G. The State's enforcement cost in this matter may be assessed against ALCHEM, Inc., pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B- 282(b)(8). H. The Supervisor of the Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. I Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, ALCHEM, Inc. is hereby assessed a civil penalty of $ for of one violation for failure to properly operate and maintain the facility as a non -discharge facility to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the. operation of this program as required by Part I , Section 1 of Permit No. WQ0016338. $ for of one violation for failure to provide adequate provisions as to prevent surface runoff from conveying pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto adjacent property or into surface waters as required by Part II, Section 3 of Permit No. WQ001633 8. $ for of one violation for failure to provide notification to the MRO of the failure of the reuse program resulting in a release of material to receiving waters as required by Part III, Section- 6 of Permit No. WQ0016338. $ for of three violations of the pH stream standard pursuant to' 15A NCAC 2B .0211(3)(g). $ TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.88A. 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. 143 B-2 82. 1 (b), which are: L ALCHEM, Inc. Findings and Decisions Page Five (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(s); (2) The duration and gravity of the violation(s); (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(s) 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. Date Jeffrey O. Poupart, Supervisor Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 9 ATTACHMENT A Date Location Results May 8, 2003 40-50 ft. downstream 4.22s.u. May 8, 2003 100-200 ft..downstream 4.22 s.u. May 8, 2003 400-500 ft. downstream 4.15 s.u. May 8, 2003 sediment basin discharge* 3.86 s.u. * located on ALCHEM, Inc.'s property DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ENFORCEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS Type: (PC/SS) Permit Condition/Stream Standard Violations Violator: ALCHEM, Inc. Address: 8135 Red Road Rockwell, North Carolina 28135 Registered. Agent: Mr. Randall F. Andrews, President Address: 2042 Buie Philadelphus Road Red Springs, North Carolina 28377 Regional Office: Mooresville 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 violations: Impacts to the tributary to Second Creek and adjacent private properties occurred from the runoff of the residuals and the sediment basin discharges from the ALCHEM, Inc. residual storage site. The two private properties (riparian areas) contained large accumulations of residuals (sandbar appearance) in several locations with measurements up to twelve (12) inches. The residuals had impacted up to 500 hear feet of stream. Specifically, twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) inches of deposition was measured throughout the impacted portion of the tributary. The tributary's pH was nearly 100 times more acidic than the upstream (unaffected) section due to the deposited residuals and the sediment basin discharges. 2. The duration and gravity of the violations: The discharges appeared to have occurred over several months. 3. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality: The riparian areas/private properties had residual deposition up to twelve (12) inches and the . stream had residual deposition up to twenty-four (24) inches. As such, no aquatic life was found due to the stream being covered by the runoff of the residuals. The impacted portion of the tributary was nearly 100 times more acidic (than the upstream/unaffected portion) due .-Jo the residual deposition and sediment basin discharges. 4 4. The cost of rectifying the damage: .According to ALCHEM, Inc.'s response letter, the cleanup activities were estimated - at $6&,250.00. The cleanup activities incorporated by ALCHEM, Inc. have not been completed; therefore, the official amount could not be determined. 5. 0 7. 8. a 0] The amount of money saved by noncompliance: None could be determined; however, money could have been saved by facility's failure to incorporate the appropriate erosion control measures. Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally: The violations did not appear to be willful or intentional; however, the Non -Discharge Permit clearly indicates the conditions for compliance. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: A NOV was issued on January 15, 2002 by DWQ/MRO for the. failure to submit the required monitoring reports stipulated in Section III, Parts 3 and 4 of Permit No. WQ0016338. A NOV was issued by DWQ/MRO on October 25, 1990 regarding an illegal discharge (overflow) from one of the settling lagoons. The stream's pH was analyzed by MRO staff and was below the minimum water quality stream standard (less than 6.0 s.u.). On May 30, 1986, DWQ/MRO staff observed a black pipe in the stream for the removal of alum sludge that had accumulated in the stream. No NOV was issued. A complaint report dated December 30, 1985 detailed several site visits conducted by MRO staff regarding the conditions of the unnamed tributary adjacent to ALCHEM, Inc. that included: elevated aluminum/zinc/iron levels and a white floc that had covered the stream bottom In addition, the investigations revealed very low pH measurements in a catch basin (< 2.0 with litmus paper) that had collected stormwater and residual runoff from the ALCHEM, Inc. facility (See attached reports).. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: Central Office Review and Processing = $100.00 14 hours by investigators for investigating and drafting report @ $17.38/hour = $243.32 1.0 hour by Water Quality Regional Supervisor for review @ $39:96/hour. _ $ 39.96 1.0 hour for clerical support @ $15.00/hour = $ 15.00 TOTAL = $398.28 Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. individual vs. large corporation): ALCHEM, Inc. is a business-iiivolved with the production of alum (aluminum sulfate) that is utilized as a settling aid -.for water treatment facilities. Violator's degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance: The facility has been cooperative regarding corrective actions. H 11. Mitigating Circumstances: Permit No. WQ0016338 requires the residuals (utilized as a fill material) to be analyzed twice per year. A review of the analyses revealed pH values in the ranges of 3.2 s.u. to 3.8 s.u. The pH of the. sediment basin discharge '(containing residuals and stormwater runoff was measured at 3.86 s.u. (on May .8, 2003). The residuals appear to contain sulfuric acid resulting from the bauxite digestion process. 12. Assessment Factors: a. IWC: N/A b. Receiving Stream: unnamed tributary to Second Creek (Class C Water) C. SOC/JOC status/negotiations: N/A e.. Copy of Permit: Attached f. Damage: Stream standard violations, sedimentation impacts to the tributary and private property (riparian areas) u 1 CERTIFICATION PAGE I certify that the information in this report is true to the best of my knowledge. All violations of self -monitoring data have been verified by hard copy review of the monthly reports (if applicable)..and the appropriate permit (if applicable). Signature of Principle- Investigator(s): Wesley N. Bell, Environmental Tech. 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Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality May 14, 2003 Mr. Wayne Drye, Plant Manager ALCHEM, Inc. 8135 Red Road Rockwell, North Carolina 28138 Subject: Permit Number Correction NOV/NRE ALCHEM, Inc. Rowan County, N.C. Dear Mr. Drye: Our records indicate that your facility has been issued two Non -Discharge Permits (WQ0016338 and WQ0002702) with the same effective (January 21, 1999) and expiration (December 31, 2004) dates. However, the referenced permit number in the NOV/NRE report was mistakenly printed as WQ0002702. Please note that the permit number should have been WQ0016338 (which was incorrectly listed and submitted to the permittee, Randall Andrews, and our office as WQ0016388). The permit conditions referenced in the NOV/NRE report were cited from Permit No. WQ0016338. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate -to contact Mr. Wes Bell or me at (704) 663- 1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Attachments cc: Rowan County Health Department �HCNE (704) 663-1604 Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville. NC 28115 NDENR =AX (704) 663-6040 Customer Service �oF ,� A rFgQ Michael F. Easley, Governor > r William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary '1 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality May 12, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Wayne Drye, Plant Manager ALCHEM, Inc. 8135 Red Road Rockwell, North Carolina 28138 Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement ALCHEM, Inc. Illegal Discharge/Permit Violations/ Surface Water Quality Standard Violations Permit No. WQ0002702 Rowan County. N.C. Dear Mr. Drve: Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on April 30, 2003 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. As a result of this investigation, the following conditions were found in violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1, 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 2B .0211 (2), (3)(c) and (g), and Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0002702: The facility's storage area for its fill material.had discharged into a drainage/wooded area and an intermittent stream. The intermittent stream was observed covered (up to 24 inches) with the fill material for a total distance of approximately 400-500 feet (upstream and downstream of Medium Road). The upstream pH value was 6.04 sm. and the downstream pH values (following the discharges) ranged from 4.15 s.u. to 4.22 s.u. The facility impaired/removed the suitability of the stream for aquatic life and propagation and maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, and secondary recreation. The permittee failed to 1) properly operate and maintain the facility as a non -discharge facility, 2) cease reuse operation once nuisance conditions existed, 3) provide adequate provisions to prevent surface runoff from conveying pollutants into surface waters, and 4) notify this office of the residuals release into the receiving stream. Wom Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 NCDENR :)HONE (704) 663-1699 =AX l ii 04) 6,33-6040 Customer Service i Rnn F,7,z_77dR Mr. Wayne Drye NOV/NRE Pape Two Please be advised that this report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) and Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement for the violations of NCGS 143-215.1, 15A NCAC 213 .0211 (2), (3)(c) and (g), and Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0002702. Be advised that NCGS 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who fails to abide by the conditions of the permit and who fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by NCGS 143-215.1. Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to the surface waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge. It is requested that you respond, in writing, within twenty days following receipt of this Notice. The response should address the measures taken to collect and remove the fill material, and efforts to restore all affected areas. Measures taken to prevent future discharges should also be discussed. This letter is also to advise you that this Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality for the discharge of the fill material into a stream, water quality stream standard violations (pH and best usage), and the facility's failure to abide by the conditions of Permit No. WQ0002702. If you have an explanation for the violations that you wish to present, please include same in the requested response. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director along with the enforcement package for his consideration. ` To comply with the regulations, it will be necessary to collect and remove all of the fill material (in the stream and drainage/wooded areas) and restore all affected areas as nearly as may be to the conditions existing prior to the discharge. ,Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Attachments cc: Rowan County Health Department ON NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: April 30, 2003 INVESTIGATED BY: Wes Bell TIME SPENT: 2.0 hours PLACE VISITED: ALCHEM, Inc. Business Site PHYSICAL LOCATION: Rockwell, Rowan County MAILING ADDRESS: 8135 Red Road Rockwell, N.C. 28138 TELEPHONE #: (704) 279-7908 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee PERSONS CONTACTED: Mr. Wayne Drye, Plant Manager, On -site Employees REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation of complaint regarding discharge of a white substance into a drainage/wooded area and creek COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department REPORT: On April 29, 2003, this office received a complaint that a white substance from ALCHEM, Inc. had been discharsed into a drainage/wooded area and intermittent stream in Rockwell, Rowan County.- The complaint was investigated by Wes Bell of this office on April 30, 2003. Mr. Bell arrived at a residence below ALCHEM, Inc. adjacent to.Medium Road. Mr. Bell observed large accumulations of a white, granular material (sand -appearance) throughout the drainage/wooded area. In addition, this white substance had completely covered the bottom of an intermittent stream (unnamed tributary to Second Creek - Class C Stream) for approximately 200-300 feet (upstream of Medium Road). The intermittent stream was observed free -flowing on - top of the. white substance at the time of the investigation. Mr. Bell traced the white material (upstream) throughout the drainage/wooded area and intermittent stream to a large storage area containing this white material. The material appeared to be used as a fill material. This fill material appeared to have covered an area between three to five acres. The fill area had been severely eroded allowing the material to flow across a sediment basin and silt fence into the drainage/wooded area. The white substance (combined with a clay) had eroded/discharged into the intermittent stream in several locations. The permittee did not appear to have incorporated appropriate erosion control measures to contain the material. Complaint Investigation Page Two Mr. Bell met with the ALCHEM, Inc. on -site employees. Mr. Bell escorted one of the employees to the affected drainage/wooded area and intermittent stream. While at the facility, Mr. Bell observed two lagoons adjacent to the fill material. The employee indicated that the two lagoons were part of a wastewater reuse system. A third lagoon on -site was utilized as a backup. Bauxite (aluminum ore) is transported to ALCHEM via railcart. The bauxite is mixed with silica sand (80% bauxite and 20% silica sand), and made into a slurry via water additions. Sulfuric acid is added to the bauxite slurry (to .create the finished product - aluminum sulfate) and a polymer is then added to aide in settling/removal of the sand. The sand is removed and rinsed three times with water (to remove the aluminum) prior to discharging the sand/water mixture into the lagoon system. The sand is removed from the lagoons and used as a fill material. The water is also reused in the process. Mr. Bell was informed by the on -site employee that the facility monitors two on -site groundwater monitoring wells as well as the fill material. Mr. Bell reviewed the facility's permit requirements on -site and at this office. Mr. Bell determined that ALCHEM, Inc. was issued Permit No. WQ0002702 by the Division for the on -site reuse of silica residuals from bauxite digestion as a fill material. The -Permit became effective on January 21, 1999 and expires on December 21, 2004. The Permit authorizes the usage of 3,,000 tons per year of residual to be used as a fill material on the company's property from the bauxite residuals reuse program. The facility failed to comply with the conditions of their permit. Specifically, the facility failed to 1) properly operate and maintain the facility as a non -discharge facility, 2) cease reuse operation once nuisance conditions existed. 3) provide adequate provisions to prevent surface runoff from conveying pollutants into surface waters, and 4) notify this office of the residuals release into receiving waters. The accumulation of the fill material in the stream impacted/removed the suitability of the waters for aquatic life and maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture, which is a violation of 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 2B .0211 (2) and (3)(c). Messrs. Bell and Alan Johnson (of this office) revisited the drainage/wooded areas and intermittent stream upstream and downstream of Medium Road on 5/8/03. Mr. Bell sampled the . intermittent stream for pH above and below the. impacted areas throughout the intermittent,. stream. The upstream -pH value was 6.04 s.u. and the downstream pH -values ranged from 4.15 to 4.22 s.u. A pH value of 4.22 s.u. was recorded at the most distant downstream sampling location (100-150 feet downstream of Medium Road). The facility's discharge of the fill material into the stream caused a surface water quality pH standard violation. The standard for Class C Waters is between the 6-9 s.u. (Reference 15A NCAC 2B .0211(3)(g). Large accumulations of the fill material were also observed throughout the drainage/wooded area at this downstream location. Mr. Bell analyzed the pH of the accumulated water in the sediment basin adjacent to the fill material. The pH value was 3.86 s.u—The sediment basin was discharging into the intermittent stream at the time of this investigation. Mr. Johnson's measurements of the accumulations in the stream channel showed . a depth of up to twenty-four inches. Mr. Johnson also measured accumulations up to twelve inches throughout the drainage/wooded areas (upstream and downstream of Medium Road). y Complaint Investigation Page Three Mr. Wayne Drye, Plant Manager, contacted Mr. Bell via telephone regarding the investigation. Mr. Bell informed Mr. Drye of the findings and environmental regulations relevant to the investigation. In addition, Mr. Bell informed Mr. Drye that the Division of Land Resources' Land Quality Section would be -notified regarding the inadequate erosion and control measures. Mr. Drye and his staff were very cooperative and helpful throughout this investigation. A follow-up investigation by this office may be necessary to verify adequate remedial actions. w A �te2 G Michael F. Easley. Governor r William G. Ross. Jr..Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources ✓ C� Alan W. Klimek. P.E.. Director Division of Water Quality May 12, 2003 Mr. Larry Samples 8470 Medium Road Rockwell, North Carolina 28138 Subject: Complaint Investigation ALCHEM, Inc./Ille2al Discharge Rowan County, N.C. Dear Mr. Samples: Attached is a copy of the Report of Investigation prepared by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office regarding your complaint of a discharge of a white substance into a drainage/wooded area and creek. The complaint was received by this office on April 29, 2003. The report should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Attachment cc: Rowan County Health Department M. 'HONE 1704) 663-1699 Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 =AX 704) 663-6040 ASM NCDE R Customer Service 1 800 623-7/748 AILCHEM, INC. Corporate Office 2042 Buie Philadelphus Road Red Springs, NC 28377 Tel. 9io-843-2121 - Fax 9io-843-5789 / rfa@semr.net May 28, 2003 Mr. D. Rex Gleason Water Quality Regional Supervisor NCDENR 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Dear Mr. Gleason: 44-111 Sales and Manufacturin 8185 Red Road Rockwell, NC 28138 Tel. 704-279-79o8 - Fax 704-279-8418 pdrye.alchem@cbiinternet.net - R E C"" E I V Ff MAY ? " 2003- HC DEPT Ut ZAVIkONMEN ARID RdATURAL RESOURCES A10pRESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Thank you for your letter of May 12, 2003. I am very sorry about this problem. Please rest assured that we do not take our responsibilities in this matter lightly. We certainly want to do everything that we can humanly do to arrange for a long- term solution. I would like to outline for you as best as I can in words what our plan will be. I am certain that you are aware that we had such a large amount of rain this spring that we were frankly overwhelmed by all of the water coming onto our property. We never expected that. such large volumes of water intrusion would occur. Please allow me to outline the following that we can do to solve this problem. 1. We will remove the pipe embedded in the sand area. 2. We will divert all water from Red Road and West of the train tracks around the sand. 3. We will establish a berm around the reuse sand. We will use recommended erosion control measures on the berm to avoid to the greatest extent practical erosion from the berm. 4. We will establish a storm water holding pond. All storm water that has come in contact with the reuse sand pile will be channeled to the holding pond and pumped back up to our process water tanks. 5. We will keep an inspection log with monthly inspections to make certain that the holding pond has not lost any storm water. We will inspect the stream to make certain that no run off from our facility has occurred. 6. We will clean the small stream and do our very best to restore it to its original condition. 7. We have contracted with a local surveying and engineering company to help us to determine how large the holding basin needs to be. ALCHEM, INC. Corporate Office Sales and Manufacturin 2042 Buie Philadelphus Road 8135 Red Road Red Springs, NC 28377 Rockwell, NC 28138 Tel. 910-843-2121— Fax 9io-843-5789 Tel. 704-279-7908 — Fax 704-279-8418 rfa@semr.net pdrye.alchem@cbiinternet.net 8. We plan to inspect the holding pond to make certain that it has not filled with sand. If there is any sand we will remove it. We will inspect monthly. 9. We intend to contract with a construction company to construct this project. Please see enclosed contract. I hope that this information is satisfactory to you. Please let me know if you have any questions comments or concerns. Best regards, ALCHEM, INC. I . TW Lw - - /t/'kf' Wayne Drye, Vice President vll �dV 6iHiq-0� c P Zv� N � M � J 4 � o �.P 4 OP wneia�°� May 23, 2003 The TARA GROUP OF LUMBERTON, INC. 2042 Buie Philadelphus Rd Red Springs, NC 28377 NC# 41562 — SC# 98350 Equipment vards — Hwy 72 West, Lumberton, NC Red Road, Rockwell, NC Telephone 910-843-4497 N Facsimile 910-843-5789 xac -?. cL . ,... Mr. D. Rex Gleason, P.E., Water Quality Regional Supervisor North Carolina Department of National Resources 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 RE: Notice of Violation for Alchem, Inc. 8135 Red Road Rockwell, NC 28138 Permit No. wacc)�33E' Rowan County, NC Dear Mr. Gleason: Please be advised that Alchem, Inc has hired The TARA Group of Lumberton, Inc. The proposal for this project was signed Monday May 12, 2003. -TARA Group will be providing design build grading and erosion control repairs for our client at the above reference address. TARA Group has subcontracted with Johnny Nobles & Associates to provide all surveying and engineering work that will take place on this project site. We will be forwarding the erosion control plan to you for approval by you and DENR within the next 15 days. We have advised our client that we will be working very closely with them within the next week to install temporary and necessary erosion control measures so this will reduce the possibility of any further violation in regards to this matter. We look forward to working with you and DENR in getting this matter resolved and getting our client in compliance. Our company maintains an excellent working relationship with the Fayetteville regional office of DENR. We will be contacting you shortly in regards to this matter. If you have any questions prior to us contacting you please feel free to contact us to discuss this matter. Again, we look forward to solving the problems at.hand and putting our client back in total compliance with your agency along with DENR. WOMAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE! Heavy Highway Utilities Sewer Plants Mining ov.� ONN4 104, May 28, 2003 The TARA GROUP OF LUMBERTON, INC. 2042 Buie Philadelphus Rd Red Springs, NC 28377 NC# 41562 — SC# 98350 Equipment yards — Hwy 72 West, Lumberton, NC Red Road, Rockwell, NC Telephone 910-843-4497 N Facsimile 910-843-5789 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TARA GROUP OF LUMBERTON AND ALCHEM, INC. Job description: Provide all planning, design, labor and equipment to perform various work as listed. 1. Provide a diversion around the railroad tracks for offsite water to be diverted around sand storage. 2. Provide a berm around the sand storage to divert all offsite water from the sand and divert all on site rainwater to the storm water storage area. 3. Prepare a storm water retention basis with enough capacity for a 25-year storm event. 4. Provide a plan from Johnny Nobles And Associates of Lumberton, NC to prepare this site to ensure that all storm water is captured and used as process water. 5. Stop water flow from the pipe that is embedded in the sand. Price: $ 68,250.00 Time: To start upon approval Length: 120 days from approval. Payment: Progress payments to be made every 30 days. ALCHEM, INC. TARA GROUP OF LUMBERTON, INC. Wayne Drye, Denise B. Andrews, Vice President President WOMAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE! Heavy Highway Utilities Sewer Plants Mining Thanks you for your corporation in this matter. Sincerely Charlie Andrews CC: Johnny Nobles, RLS; Johnny Nobles & Associates Mr.. Wayne Drye, Plant Manager, Alchem, Inc. WOMAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE! Heavy Highway Utilities Sewer Plants Mining State of North Carolina Qepartment of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality V James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director 2i January 21, 1999 Mr. Randall F. Andrews Alchem, Incorporated 8135 Red Road Rockwell, NC 28138 Dear Mr. Andrews: 4 A 00 • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND N«URAL RESOURCES Subject: Permit No. WQ00 Alchem, Incorporated Bauxite Residuals Reuse Program Rowan County In accordance with your application received on October 23, 1998; we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0016388, dated January 21, 1999, to Alchem, Incorporated for the on -site reuse of a silica residual from bauxite digestion as a fill material. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2004 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems. 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 thirty (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, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. If .you need additional information concerning this matter, please ntact Joe Pearce at (919) 733-5083 extension 544. Sincere /A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: Rowan County Health Department Mooresville Regional Office, Water Quality Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit PO Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL -MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH PERMIT FOR THE USE OF RESIDUALS 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 Alchem, Inc. Rowan County FOR THE operation of a bauxite residuals reuse program (as structural fill) on Alchem, Inc.'s property at 8135 Red Road, Rockwell, North Carolina using approximately 3000 dry tons per year of residuals from the sources listed in Condition II 2, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received on October 23, 1998, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December. 31, 2004 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. The residuals program shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastes resulting from the operation of this program. 2. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the residuals program to adequately protect the assigned water quality standards of the surface waters and groundwaters. _-- _3. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this program. 4. In the event that the bauxite residuals reuse program is not operated satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease the reuse operation take any immediate corrective actions as may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division). 5.; Written notification must be submitted to the Mooresville Regional Office, (704)663-1699, at least two weeks prior to any use of residuals within 50 feet of any surface waters. 6. No residual shall be used with 100 feet of a potable water supply well unless a clay or synthetic liner is placed over and under the residual during installation. It will be the responsibility, of Alchem, Inc. to verify the position and integrity of the liner prior to backfill. Under no circumstances shall residuals be located within 25 feet of a potable water supply well. H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. No residuals other than the following are hereby approved for use in accordance with this permit: Permit Volume Source County Number (Dry Tons/Year) Alchem, Inc. Leached Bauxite Rowan WQ0002712 3000 2. The following use of the residual is hereby approved: - Structural fill on Alchem, Inc.'s property at at 8135 Red Road, Rockwell, North Carolina 3. Adequate provisions shall be taken to prevent wind erosion and surface runoff from conveying pollutants from the residuals treatment area onto the adjacent property or into any surface waters. 4. No residuals shall be utilized for land reclamation within one foot of a seasonal high water table and within three feet of a permanent water table. 5. No residuals shall be used as pipe bedding for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, or potable water lines. 6. The permittee shall insure that the transportation of the residuals does not cause any adverse impact, i.e. transport in a leak proof truck for wet material, ensure that trucks are covered for dry material, or otherwise protected to prevent any adverse impact resulting from operation. M. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring (including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to insure protection of the environment will be established and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed. 2. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all utilization activities. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following information: a. location of residuals utilization b. volume of residuals utilized in tons 3. A residual analysis shall be conducted twice per year from the date of permit issuance by the Permittee. The results of all analysis shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of five years. The residuals analysis shall include the following parameters: Arsenic Nickel Magnesium Cadmium Selenium Sodium Chromium' Zinc Manganese Copper Barium pH Lead Silver Phosphorus Mercury Calcium Aluminum After the residuals have been monitored for two years at the above frequency, the Permittee may submit a request to the Division for a permit modification for the reduction of the frequency of monitoring for pollutant concentrations, but in no case shall the frequency of monitoring be less than once per year. 2 4. A . Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis shall be conducted -by the Permittee annually. The TCLP analysis shall include the following parameters (please note the regulatory level in mg/L in parentheses): Arsenic (5.0) Cadmium (1.0) Chlorobenzene(100.0) o-Cresol (200.0) Cresol (200.0) 1,2-Dichloroethane (0.5) Endrin (0.02) Hexachlorobenzene(0.13) Lead (5.0) MethoxychIor (10.0) Pentachlorophenol (100.0) Silver (5.0) Trichloroethylene (0.5) 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) (1.0) Barium (100.0) Benzene (0.5) Carbon tetrachloride (0.5) Chlordane (0.03) Chloroform (6.0) Chromium (5.0) m-Cresol (200.0) p-Cresol (200.0) 2,4-D (10.0) 1,4-Dichlorobenzene (7.5) 1,1-Dichloroethylene (0.7) 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (0.13) Heptachlor (and its hydroxide) (0.008) Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene (0.5) Hexachloroethane (3.0) Lindane (0.4) Mercury (0.2) Methyl ethyl ketone (200.0) Nitrobenzene (2.0) Pyridine (5.0) Selenium (1.0) Tetrachloroethylene (0.7) Toxaphene (0.5) 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol (400.0) 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (2.0) Vinyl chloride (0.2) 5. Three copies of all required monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in conditions 1111, III 2, III 3, and I114 shall be submitted annually on. or before March 1 of the following year to the following address: NC Division of Water Quality Water Quality Section Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 6. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Mooresville Regional Office, telephone number (104)663-1699, 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 any of the following: a. Any occurrence with the residuals reuse program which results in the utilization of significant amounts of residuals which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic. b. Any failure of the reuse program resulting in a release of material to receiving waters. c. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of compliance with the conditions and limitations of this permit. e. Any spillage or discharge from a vehicle or piping system during transportation of residuals. Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five (5) days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. 3 M GROUNDWATER REQUIREMENTS The COMPLIANCE BOUNDARY for the reuse site is specified by regulations in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classifications and Standards. The Compliance Boundary is for the disposal system constructed after December 31, 1983 is established at either (1) 250 feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is closest to the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance Boundary is subject to immediate remediation action in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(1). In accordance with 15A NCAC 2L, a REVIEW BOUNDARY is established around the disposal systems midway between the Compliance Boundary and the perimeter of the waste disposal area. Any exceedance of standards at the Review Boundary shall require remediation action on the part of the permittee. 2. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided. V. INSPECTIONS The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the residuals storage, transport and fill sites to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon request. 2. Any duly authorized officer, employee, .or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the treatment site or facility at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or leachate. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the residuals reuse program is carried out in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner approved by this Division. 2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of residuals described in the application and other supporting data. _ 3. This permit is not automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership or a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division, accompanied byan application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials .as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 4 4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. 5. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4). 6. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction. 7. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this.permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. 8. This permit may be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate any conditions, limitations and monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary in order to adequately protect the environment and public health. Permit issued this the 1wenty-first day of January, 1999 NORTH C LINA ENVIR AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION t1. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number VVQ#@0@45--Z ; GJ 6Z O0 0 ,7.� % 67Z i State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT October 25, 1990 Mr. -Randall F. Andrews, President Alchem, Inc. Route 2, Box 521-C Red Springs, North Carolina 28377 Subject: Notice of Violation Alchem, 8135 Red .Road Rowan County; NC Dear Mr. Andrews: Please find enclosed a Report of Investigation by Mr.. Kim Colson of this Office concerning a discharge at the subject facility. The report should be self-explanatory. This discharge is a violation of G.S. 143-215.1 for which enforcement action may -be recommended which may result in a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation. Corrective measures should be taken to prevent any future discharges. It is requested that you submit a written response by November 7, 1990 detailing corrective measures taken to rectify this problem. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact Mr. Kim H. Colson, Mr. D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor, or me at this Office. Sincerely, Brenda Smith, P.G. Regional Supervisor Enclosure KHC/bb 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C. 28115 • Telephone 704-663-1699 • FAX 70-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 0 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY SECTION POST OFFICE BOX 950 MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 .REPORT OF Complaint Investigation: Alchem PLACE VISITED Alchem DATE 5/30/86. ADDR:SS RIVER BASIN Yadkin BY WHOM Monty Payne, Tana Fryer y� TIME SPENT 2 hours PERSONS CONTACTED REASON FOR VISIT Complaint Investigation COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department REPORT: On May 29, 1986, this Office received a complaint concerning a black plastic pipe from the Alchem plant in Rockwell -.,going into a nearby creek. On May 30, 1986, Mr. Monty Payne and Ms. Tana Fryer of this Office investigated. The investigators found the pipe leading from the plant to the creek and a white liquid substance in the pipe. Next the investigators went to the plant and talked wih the plant manager who explained that the pipe was being used to clean out the creek. g_ They were using a__portable..pump (and the plastic pipe) to the alum slud a that has accumulated on the bottom of the creek back up to the plant. This appears to be what is happening, for there was no alum sludge on the creek bottom where the plant manager stated they had been working; sludge was still present downstream of this area. Alchem is in the process of cleaning out the creek as requested by this Office; therefore this Office will monitor the is complete. situation until the clean-up /pb i Michael F. Easley, G e rro r William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality July 27, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7006 2760 0001 8494 6400 Mr. Joel Smithgall, Property Manager Southf ind Properties 4470 Chamblee Dunwoody Road #290 Atlanta, Georgia 30338-6229 Subject: Notice of Violation NCGS 143-215.83(a); NCGS 143- 215.85(a); and NCGS 143-215.85(b) Oil Spill Investigation Incident # 200702228 Old Fieldcrest Cannon Mill #7, Salisbury Rowan County, NC Dear: Mr. Smithgall, Enclosed is a copy of the Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted at the old Fieldcrest Cannon Mill #7 by John Lesley of this Office relative to a complaint of an oil spill reported on July 13, 2007. North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.83 (a) states that it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, or cause to discharge, oil into or upon any waters or lands within the State, regardless of the fault of the person having control of the oil, or regardless of whether the discharge was the result of an accident or other cause. NCGS 143-215.85 (a) requires that every person who has control over oil or other hazardous substance discharged in any circumstances must notify the Department of the nature, location, and time of the discharge and measures taken to contain and remove the discharge. NCGS 143-215.85 (b) requires that any petroleum product spilled must be cleaned up immediately and the affected area restored by the person having control of the petroleum product. Furthermore, all spills greater than 25 gallons or any spill within 100 feet of surface waters or any spill that causes a sheen on surface waters must be reported to this Office within 24 hours. Be advised that NCGS 143-215.88A allows for the assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for every violation in addition to any other penalty required by law. AGRA- HC®ENR No°LCarolina Naiura!!ry Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Service Internet: w•wwmcwaterqualitv.org 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by no later than August 31, 2007 notifying this Office of the proper disposal of contaminated materials including the name and location of the facility utilized for the disposal, and an analytical report of the soil following clean up. In responding please direct your response to Mr. Lesley. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Robert B. Krebs Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: David Morris, Salisbury Fire Department Matt Bernhardt, Salisbury Rowan Utilities Kenneth Rhames, USEPA Frank Thomason, Rowan County Emergency Services JL O�O� W AT F9pG r j�l1< Michael F. Easley, or r William G. Ross Jr., Secretary V/ North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director Division of Water Quality August 5, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 00013492 6375 Mr. Kelly Alderman, Project -Superintendent New Atlantic Contracting, .Inc. 290 Kress Drive China�Grove, North Carolina .28023 'Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV No. NOV-2005-WQ-0004 ;G.S.143-215.75 -;Oil Pollution and Hazardous Substances Control Act of 1978 Discharge .of fuel oil New Atlantic Contracting,'Inc. Southeast Rowan Senior High &hool Rowan County Dear-M.r. Alderman: (Chapter 143; Article 21 of the North Carolina General.Statutes :(G. S) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission ofthis Department to protect :and preserve the water.resources of the::State. -The Division of Water<Quality has the delegated authority to :enforce -adopted: water:: pollutiomcontrol.rules and regulations. Dn.`July 28, 2005, Mr. `John Lesley of this -Office conducted an investigation of your property'located at 290 Kress Venture Drive, �China-Grove, North Carolina. As a result•of this investigation, the following:conditions were found.on the.property.in violation of G.S.143- 213:83 a 1. `Several-significant.areas of.stained:soil resultingfrom:spillagefrom afuel .tanker.. 2. --Barrels that had .contained hydraulic ;fluid and motor oil were :scattered in an -area.near. the.tanker. The .barrels .had leaked hydraulic fluid and oil -onto .the :ground. A follow-up visit was conducted on August 2, 2005. All the above listed -contamination had been cleaned up and the -barrels -taken off -site. DP�OIVncu. - �T±!!E )MUC2 N—TMOR N. C. Division of Water Quality,"Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 NOV - 2005-WQ-0004 Page 2 If.similar incidents recur, it will be necessary, per North Carolina General Statutes, to immediately discontinue.all illegal discharge activity, to collect, remove and properly _dispose of -the discharged material, including any contaminated soil, :and to restore all :affected .areas as nearly.as may be to the conditions: existing prior.to.the .discharge. -it-is.recommended that _you implement: corrective .actions to eliminate the ;potentialfor recurrent illegal discharges. Be,advisedthat,.pursuant.to G.S.143-215.88A,.anypersonwho ntentionally.or, negligently -discharges :oil or other hazardous substances, .or knowingly causes .or permits the -discharge of=oil in violation of-G.S. 143-215.83(a), .or who fails .to report.a.discharge as requiredby G:S.143=215.:85,-.or who fails to -comply with the cleanup requirements=of G'S.:143-215.84(4 shall incur,':in addition -to any:otherpenalty provided:by law, a penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars �($5000.00) for.each °such violation. Penalties may also be assessed for the damages to the surface waters .of the :Stateahat may result from the.discharge. You will be advised -of any enforcement .recommendation. It is requested that you respond, in -writing, to this Notice, indicating -the measures taken to:collect and. remove:the.discharge and`to restore all.affected areas, and also any measures takeri16prevent future discharges. Please .address your response to Aft. Lesley by no dater than August 25, 2005.. Should you -have questions, please.do not.hesitate.to -contact Aft. Lesley or me at 704/663=1699.. :Sincerely, D. Rex , Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional :Supervisor cc: David O. Walters, New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. Rowan Eounty Environmental Services Rowantounty;School Board RowanCounty Health Department JL NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT MMA AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION -OF WATER QUALITY ,,NCDENR SURFACE WATER PROTECTION'SECTION. 610 EAST 10ENTER STREET, SUITE 301 �- - � FW-- MOORESVILLE, NORTH-CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation Incident No. 200502069 'DATE OF INVESTIGATION.. July 2R, 2005 and August 2,2005 INVESTIGATED BYE John Lesle' 'TRAE °SPENT: 251ours. ?LACEVISITED: SoutheastRowan-Seniorlh,gh.Sebool construction -site PHYSICAL LOCATION: 290 Kress Venture Drive MAILINGADDRES& 290 Kress Venture Drive, China Grove, NC 28023 TELEPHONE-#: 704-8572380 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee -an PERSONC -ON TACTED: K611_vAlderm REASONFOR VISIT- A.-Teport of an,oil.spill was made to -this Office�on,_Jujy 28,2005. '1COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department REPORT: .A report of.an.oil.spill at the construction site.of-Southeast Rowan,Senior High School writer visited the site on y28,2005 was -made to lhis°Office ron July 28., 2005, This ri Jul An :attem :re __ entative NewAtlantic -.,Contracting,,Incoiporated -.(the :contractor) -ptto.contacta _pres was.unsuccess:ftil. A largearea, stained with fuel, 6il,and drums ofilydraulic.fluid and other material --were-.found. !Ar. Fritz Wdlf,:aconsultant for Rowan County "Schools, was contactedand was :able to Teach the contractor -with information regarding the spill. NIT. Kelly Alderman, .Pr6j ect Supervisor for New Atlantic -Contracting,'Incorporated contacted this writer on July 29, 2005. The .,site visited again on August .2, 2005.. 'Mr. Alderman accompanied this writer on the investigation. All -of drums had been xemoved:and the oil spill had been cleaned -up. -Be advised -that all oil -spills -must be cleaned up immediately and any -oil souls -over 25 gallons -or:any spills that cause sheen on -surface waters or that are spilled within 100 feet of surface waters must be reported Within 24 -hours in accordance with North Carolina Generaltatutes (G.S.) 143-215.85(b). No further investigation is necessary at this time -because clean up of the -contaminated area has been completed. O�O� W AT �9pG 6 r August 4, 2005 Mr. Charles Weaver 235 Kress Venture Drive China Grove, North Carolina 28023 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director Division of Water Quality Subject: Complaint Investigation. <.Oil.Spill Rowan'County, NC Dear Mr. Weaver: Attached is a copy of the Report of Investigation prepared by .John Lesley of .this Office regarding the complaint filed on July 28, 2005 concerning an oil spill at Southeast Rowan High School. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at (704) 663-1699� Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. . Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Attachment cc: Rowan County Health Dept. Nam` Carolina ,1�atmCNI'l N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 WAr�9Q� r O 1110W'11� Michael F. Easley, 1vemor V/ William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality May 25, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 00013552 3276 Mr. George Meyers Universal Forest Products — Eastern Division, Inc. 358 Woodmill Road P.O. Box 1635 Salisbury, NC 28145 Dear Mr. Meyers: Subject: Notice of Violation Incident #: 200501357 Tracking #: NOV-2005-OC-0010 Universal Forest Products Oil Spill Rowan County, NC - Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. On May 13, 2005 Mr. Barry Love of this Office conducted an investigation at Universal Forest Products at 358 Woodmill Road in Rowan County. As a result of this investigation, the following condition was found at the site in violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.83(a): Petroleum contaminated soil was observed near the air compressor behind the maintenance building. Be advised that pursuant to NCGS 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally or negligently discharges oil or other hazardous substances, or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of NCGS 143-215.83(a), or who fails to report a discharge ,as required by NCGS 143-215.85, or who fails to comply with the clean up requirements of NCGS 143-215.84(a), shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each such violation. You will be advised of any enforcement recommendation. One 11o�t Parolina dvuaucuuy -- - N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663.1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Mr. Meyers Notice of Violation Page two Any oil/petroleum products that have contaminated the lands or waters of the state must be removed/cleaned up. It is requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions you have taken. Please address your response to Mr. Barry Love by no later than June 15, 2005. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love or me at (704) 663-1699. /Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Rowan County Health Department Sean Morris — Hazardous Waste Section M NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION 610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301 MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: May 13, 2005 INVESTIGATED BY: Barry LoveTIIAE SPENT: 2 hours PLACE VISITED: Universal Forest Products PHYSICAL LOCATION: �58 Woodmill Road southwest of Salisbury in Rowan County. MAILING ADDRESS: Universal Forest Products Eastern Division, Inc. P.O. Box 1635 Salisbury, NC 28145 TELEPHONE #: 704-855-1600 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin — Pee Dee PERSON CONTACTED: George Meyers REASON FOR VISIT: Referral from Hazardous Waste Section in regard to oil on .ground. COPIES TO: Hazardous Waste Section — Sean Morris Rowan County Health Department REPORT: On May 9, 2005 this office received a referral from the Hazardous Waste Section in regard to oil on the ground at Universal Forest Products at 358 Woodmill Road in Rowan County. On May 13, 2005 Mr. Barry Love of this office investigated the site. Upon arrival at the site the investigator spoke to the plant manager (Mr. George Meyers) about the situation. Mr. Meyers showed the investigator the location at the back of the building where an air compressor is leaking oil onto the ground. The air compressor is inside the building, but oil spillage flows underneath the wall to the soil outside. The investigator advised Mr. Meyers that any spillage of oil to the lands or waters of the state is a violation of the oil spill act and must be cleaned up. A Notice of Violation will be sent to Universal Forest Products further explaining regulatory requirements. . [Fwd: Site Referral] Subject: [Fwd: Site Referral] From: Rex Gleason <Rex.Gleason@ncmail.net> Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 10:09:33 -0400 To: Barry Love <Barry.Love@ncmail.net> Barry, Please check this out. Looks/sounds pretty egregious. They need to stop the discharges immediately. Thanks, Rex Rex Gleason - Rex.Gleason@ncmail.net North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Div. of Water Quality 610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Ph: (704) 663-1699 Fax: (704) 663-6040 Subject: Site Referral From: Sean Morris <sean.morris@ncmail.net> Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 08:57:09 -0400 To: Rex Gleason <Rex.Gleason@ncmail.net> Rex, I recently conducted an inspection at Universal Forest Products in Rowan County. I noticed that they have an air compressor located behind the maintenance building that is leaking an oily water onto the ground and into a storm water ditch. The contamination does not look to be too extensive but I have not had any luck with getting the facility to correct the problem. There is also a drain located on a concrete slab next to the compressor. The drain is straight piped into a storm water ditch nearby. The drain looked to be clogged and the water looked to have an oily sheen. I have attached pictures. Let me know if you need additional information. Universal Forest Products 358 Woodmill Road Salisbury, NC 28145 Contact: George Myers, Plant Manager Sean Morris - Sean.Morris@ncmail.net North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Div. of Waste Management - Hazardous Waste Section 610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Ph: (704) 663-1699 Fax: (704) 663-6040 1 of 2 5/9/2005 1:12 PM Michael F. Ease , Governor J William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality April 19, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 00013551 8630 Mr. Scott Cook C&D Salvage & Garage 645 Lentz Road China Grove, NC 28023 Dear Mr. Cook: .Subject: Notice of Violation Incident #: 200500988 Tracking #: NOV-2005-OC-0006 C&D Salvage & Garage Oil/Gasoline Spills Rowan County, NC Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs .the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to .protect and .preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality -has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and.regulations. On March 3, 2005 Mr. Barry Love, Mr. Sean Morris .and Mr. Mark Burnette of .this Office conducted a complaint investigation on your property at 645 Lentz Road. As a result of this investigation, the following condition was found at your business site in violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS)143-215.83(a): Petroleum contaminated soil was observed in two different areas on your property. Be advised that pursuant to NCGS 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally or negligently discharges oil or other hazardous substances, or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of NCGS 143-215.83(a), or who fails to report a discharge as required by NCGS 143-215.85, or who fails to comply with the clean up requirements of NCGS 143-215.84(a), shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each such violation. You will be advised of any enforcement recommendation Noe Carolina aF" = . Atura!!� MM N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Mr. Scott Cook Notice of Violation Page two Any oil/petroleum products that have contaminated the lands or waters of the state must be removed/cleaned up. It is requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions you have taken. Please address your response to Mr. Barry Love by no later than May 11, 2005. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, �o' P--e'e D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Andrew Pitner - Aquifer Protection Section Sean Morris — Hazardous Waste Section Rowan County Health Department am NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION 610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301 MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: March 3, 2005 INVESTIGATED BY: Barry Lovell TIIVIE SPENT: PLACE VISITED.: 'C&D Salvage & Garage PHYSICAL LOCATION: 645 Lentz Road in Rowan County. MAILING ADDRESS: Mr. Scott Cook C&D Salvage & Garage 645 Lentz Road China Grove, NC 28023 TELEPHONE #: 704-857-8711 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin — Pee Dee PERSON CONTACTED: Mr. Scott Cook REASON FOR VISIT: Oil and.gas spills, improper battery management, solid waste issues. COPIES TO: Mr. Scott Cook — C&D Salvage & Garage Mr. Sean Morris — Hazardous Waste Section W. Andrew Pitner —.Aquifer Protection Section Rowan County Health Department REPORT: On March 3, 2005 Mr. Barry Love of the Surface Water Protection Section and Mr. Sean Morris and Mr. Mark Burnette of the Hazardous Waste Section of this office investigated a complaint of oil and gasoline spills, improper battery management, and solid waste issues at C&D Salvage & Garage at 645 Lentz Road in Rowan County. During the investigation two separate areas of oil/gasoline spillage onto the soil were observed and pointed out to the facility owner, Mr. Scott Cook. Mr. Cook was advised that these areas would need to be cleaned up. On March 10, 2005, Mr. Andrew Pitner of the Aquifer Protection Section collected a water sample from the on -site well. No volatile organic compounds were detected in this sample. A detailed inspection report by Mr. Sean Morris of the Hazardous Waste Section has been provided to Mr. Cook. A Notice of Violation will be sent to C&D Salvage & Garage further explaining requirements in regard to oil spills. r ENR/DWQ LABORATORY VOLATILE ANALYTICAL REPORT LAB NO. 5G0577 REPORTED BY DJ CHECKED BY REVIEWED BY SAMPLE TYPE: WATER ANALYTICAL RESULTS SUPERVISOR DATE ENTERED BY DATE 75-71-8 Dichlorodifluoromethane 1.0 X 630-20-6 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.25 74-87-3 Chloromethane 1.0 X 75-25-2 Bromoform 0.30 75-01-4 Vinyl Chloride 1.0 X 79-34-5 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.30 74-83-9 Bromomethane 5.0 X 96-18-4 1,2,3-Trichloropropane 0.30 75-00-3 Chloroethane 5.0 X 108-86-1 Bromobenzene 0.64 75-69-4 Tdchlorofluoromethane 1.0 X 95-49-8 2-Chlorotoluene 0.25 75-35-4 1,1-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 106-43-4 4-Chlorotoluene 0.25 75-09-2 Methylene Chloride 10 U 541-73-1 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 156-60-5 trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 106-46-7 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 75-34-3 1,1-Dichloroethane 0.25 U 95-50-1 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 594-20-7 2,2-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 96-12-8 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane 0.64 156-59-4 cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 120-82-1 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.30 67-66-3 Chloroform 0.25 U 87-68-3 Hexachlorobutadiene 0.30 74-97-5 Bromochloromethane 0.25 U 87-61-6 1,2,3-Trchlorobenzene 0.30 71-55-6 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.25 U 1634-04-4 Methyl-tert-butyl ether 5.0 563-58-6 1,1-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 71-43-2 Benzene 1.0 56-23-5 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.25 U 108-88-3 Toluene 1.0 107-06-2 1,2-Dichloroethane 0.25 U 100-41-4 Ethyl benzene 1.0 79-01-6 Trichloroethene 0.25 U 108-38-3 m,p-Xylenes 2.0 78-87-5 1,2-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 95-47-6 o-Xylene 1.0 75-27-4 Bromodichloromethane 0.30 U 100-42-5 Styrene 1.0 74-95-3 Dibromomethane 0.25 U 98-82-8 Isopropylbenzene 1.0 10061-01-5 cis- 1,3-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 103-65-1 n-Propylbenzene 1.0 10061-02-6 trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 108-67-8 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 1.0 79-00-5 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 0.25 U 98-06-6 tert-Butylbenzene 1.0 127-18-4 Tetrachloroethene 0.25 U 95-63-6 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1.0 142-28-9 1,3-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 135-98-8 sec-Butylbenzene 1.0 124-48-1 Dibromochloromethane 0.30 U 99-87-6 p-isopropyltoluene 1.0 106-93-4 1,2-Dibromoethane 0.25 U 104-51-8 n-Butylbenzene 1.0 108-90-7 Chlorobenzene 0.25 U 91-20-3 Naphthalene 1.0 PQL Practical Quantitation Limit- Subject to change due to instrument sensitivity N- Tentatively Identified, not confirmed J- Estimated Value U- Samples analyzed for this compound but not detected X- Sample not analyzed for this compound N3- Estimated concentration is <PQL and >MDL # GC/MS Analysis performed COMMENTS: mg/L mg/L Gasoline flange t stimated Total Petrbleum Hydrocarbon 0.20 X ... _:. Other purgeables detected Detected (up to 10 highest peaks) ug/L NO VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS DETECTED BY GC/ELCD/PID. .n,, ` , �. IQ 1 NC DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT HAZARDOUS WASTE SECTION COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. Facility Information: 2. Facility Contact: C&D Salvage & Garage 645 Lentz Road China Grove, N.C. 28023 Used Oil Generator Mr. Scott Cook 704-857-8711 3. Survey Participants: Mr. Scott Cook Mr. Sean Morris - Waste Management Specialist Mr. Mark Burnette — Waste Management Specialist Mr. Barry Love — NC Division of Water Quality 4. Date of Inspection: March 3, 2005 Date of Report: March 4, 2005 5. Purpose of Inspection: To determine compliance with 40 CFR 260-279 6. Report: On February 24, 2005 an anonymous complaint was issued against C&D Salvage & Garage located in China Grove, NC. The complainant stated that the facility had a number of environmental concerns including the spillage of automotive fluids from car crushing, improper used battery management, burial of used oil and gas, and various solid waste issues (see attached e-mail for specifics). On March 3, 2005 Mark Burnette - NC Hazardous Waste Section, Barry Love — NC Division of Water Quality, and I conducted a site investigation. We met with the facility's owner named Scott Cook. We explained the specifics of the complaint and that we were there to conduct a complaint investigation. Mr. Cook agreed to show us whatever we needed. The facility is approximately 26 acres in size and has 4 full time employees. The facility buys and sells various types of scrap metal, wrecked automobiles, and automobile parts. The facility also operates a 24-hour wrecker service. There are approximately 1500 junked cars onsite. The facility operates two mobile car crushers. One of the crushers stays onsite and the other is moved as needed. Mr. Cook stated that in a busy month they might crush 50 cars. 2 During our site investigation we walked throughout the property. Mr. Cook showed us the areas used for car crushing and fluid collection. There are 300- gallon used oil tanks located on each of the two car crushers. Mr. Cook stated that when the engines are removed from the cars the oil is drained into the used oil tanks. Mr. Cook stated that gasoline is collected in various sized tanks on the property until collected for disposal. Mr. Cook stated that there was not any old gasoline onsite at the time of the inspection. Mr. Cook showed us the area where gasoline is poured from old automobile tanks into larger tanks (see attached hand drawn map for approximate location). There was a large pile of crushed tanks located in this area and the odor of gasoline was strong. All of the above ground tanks at this area were empty. There were (10-20) empty 55-gallon containers near the area. A recommendation will be made to store all empty containers on their side so that rainwater does not accumulate in them (see recommendation section). There were several small areas of stained soil and pooled water with oil sheen's noted in this area. I contacted the phone number given to me by Scott' Cook, for their oil and gasoline collection contractor. The contractor was Hazmat Inc. and I talked with Mr. Jack Holder. Mr. Holder called me on March 8, 2005 and stated that Hazmat Inc. does not have any records of collecting used oil or old gasoline from the property. The facility buys and sells used lead acid batteries. The batteries are stored on (5) truck beds that have been removed from the truck frame and placed onto the ground. There were approximately 50-60 batteries on two of the truck beds at the time of the inspection. Several of the batteries were damaged and Mr. Cook stated they are damaged from automobile accidents prior to arriving at the facility. Several of the batteries appear to have been in a fire. I strongly recommended that all used batteries be collected in a covered area with a containment system to collect any electrolyte that may leak from damaged batteries. Any battery that is found to be leaking must be containerized and disposed of properly. Receipts for proper disposal of used oil, gasoline, and lead acid batteries should be maintained onsite to show that the materials are not being illegally disposed. 7. Site Deficiencies: No deficiencies will be addressed at this time by the Hazardous Waste Section. A request for information will be sent to Mr. Scott Brown in an attempt to obtain documentation on the disposal and/or recycling of used oil, gasoline and other automotive fluids and to provide information on the proper management of used lead acid batteries. The NC Division of Water Quality - Surface Water Protection and Aquifer Protection are also investigating the release of automotive fluids from the facility's crushing operations. A referral was also made to the NC Solid Waste Section for the number of scrap tires found on the property. 8. Phone Lot: On March 8, 2005 Mr Jack Holder with Hazmat Inc. left a message stating that they have no records of used oil of old gasoline collection at C&D Salvage. Mr. Holder stated that one of their employees does remember stopping by the facility several years ago and giving Mr. Scott Cook a card. INSPECTOR (DATE) cc: Jesse Wells, Western Area Supervisor MRO files Raleigh files Scott Cook, C&D Salvage & Garage (SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL) FACILITY CONTACT t Tire Pile Creek Area of oil spills and oil stained soil. Strang odor of gasoline. CT - Creek I-$$ Car crusher an 41 N Empty lon drum storage • Used Battery Storage C&D Salvage $ Engine storage.-, Garage- Office OII spills and stained soil. ■ Drinking water / wells Residence � // Lentz Road To China Grove y ,OUNTY ZUAD NO: ROWAN :SPORT TO : MRO Regional Office :OLLECTOR(S) :A PITNER )ATE: 3/10/2005 'IME: DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Chemistry Laboratory Report / Ground Water Quality SAMPI E PRIORTTY ROUTINE EMERGENCY CHAIN OF CUSTODY CD ® SAMPLE TYPE 'URPOSE: Owner: C & D SAIXAGF. Location or Site: .ABORATORY ANALYSIS BOD 310 mg/L COD High 340 mg/L COD Low 335 mg/L Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /1001111 Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100m1 TOC mg/1 Turbitity NTU Residue., Suspended 530 mg/L Total Suspended solids mg/L PH units Alkalinity to pH 4.5 mg/L Alkalinity to pH 8.3 mg/L Carbonate mg/L Bicarbonate mg/L Carbon dioxide mg/L Chloride mg/L Chromium: Hex 1032 ug/L Color: True 80 C.U. Cyanide 720 mg/L OMMENTS : Description of sampling point Sampling Method: Remarks: Diss. Solids 70300 mg/L Fluoride 951 mg/L Hardness: total 900 mg/L Hardness:(non-carb) 902 mg/L Phenols 32730 ug/L Specific Cond. 95 umhos/cm2 Sulfate mg/L Sulfide 745 mg/L MBAS mg/L Oil and Grease mg/L Silica mg/L Boron Formaldehyde mg/L NH3 as N 610 mg/L TKN as N 625 mg/L NO2 +NO3 as n 630 mg/L P: Total as P 665 mg/L PO4 mg/L Nit.(. (NO3 as N) 620 mg/L Nitrite (NO, as N) 615 mg/L Ag-Silver 46566 ug/L Al -Aluminum 46557 ug/L As -Arsenic 46551 ug/L Ba-Barium 46558 ug/L Ca -Calcium 46552 mg/L Cd-Cadum 46559 ug/L Cr-Chromium 46560 ug/L Cu- Copper1042 ug/L Fe- Iron 1045 ug/I. Hg- Mercury 71900 ug/L K-Potassium 46555 mg/L Mg- Magnesium 927 mg/L Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/L Na- Sodium 929 mg/L Ni-Nickel ug/L Pb-Lead 46564 ug/L Se -Selenium ug/L Zn_Zinc 46567 ug/L Lab Number 5GO577 Date Received : 3/11/2005 Time Received : 9:00 AM Received By DS Released By : JG Date reported : 3/18/2005 NO Organochlorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides Nitrogen Pesticides I I Acid Herbicides I MAR 2 2 2005 MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DW&GROUNCANATER SECTION 5GO577 GROUNDWATER FIELD/LAB FORM ;OUNTY : ROWAN )UAD NO: Serial No. .at. estimates Long. estimated 1EPORT TO Mooresville Regional Office 'HIPPED BY : COURIER SAMPLE TYPE SAMPLE PI XQWater XORouttine Soil Emergency Other (ROCKS and Ceramic Tiles) X� Chain of Custody Department of Environment and Natural Resources DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION Lab Number / r Date Received I I Time: Rec'd B From: Bus, nude Hand Del., Other: Data Entry By: Ck: Data Reported: :OLLECTOR(S) Andrew Pitner DATE: 03110/05 Purpose: Baseline, Complaint, Compliance, LUST, Pesticide Study, Other IELD ANALYSES TIME:_11:45 am_ Owner: C & D Salvage H 400 5.9 Spec. Cond.94__256.3_at 2 Location or Site: 645 Lentz Road, China Grove emp. 16.1 Odor none Description of sampling point spigot @ well head of new well under green cover, behind 685 Lentz ,ppearance clear Sampling Method: pumped well Sample Interval: 59-220 'ie♦ldd Analysis By: Andrew T Pitner Remarks: (Pump,baoer,etc) —10' purge .ABORAT^WU ANALYSIS (Pumping Time, Air Temp., etc.) BOD 310 m91L COD High 340 mg/L COD Low 335 mg/L Colifonn: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ad TOC mg/l Turbitity NTU Residue., Suspended 530 mg/L pH units Alkalinity to pH 4.5 mg/L Alkalinity to pH 8.3 mg/L Carbonate m91L Bicarbonate mg/L Carbon dioxide mg/L Chloride mg/L Chromium: Hex 1032 ug/L Color: True 80 C.U. Cyanide 720 mg/L .AB COMMENTS: Diss. Solids 70300 mg/L Fluoride 951 mg/L Hardness: total 900 mg/L Hardness: (non -cart) 902 mg/L Phenols 32730 ug/L Specific Cond. 95 umhos/cm2 Sulfate mg/L Sulfide 745 mg/L mg1L Oil and Grease mg/L SILICA ni NH3 as N 510 mg/L TKN as N 625 mg/L NO2 +NO3 as n 630 mg/L P: Total as P 665 mg/L iW-54REV. 12/87 FOR DISSOLVEDANALYSIS - SUBMIT FILTERED SAMPLE AND WRITE "DIS"IN BLOCK Ag-Silver 46566 u€/L Al -Aluminum 46557 ug/L As -Arsenic 46551 ug/L Ba-Barium 46558 1191L Ca -Calcium 46552 mg/L Cd-Cadium 46559 ug/L Cr-Chromium 46560 1191L Cu- Copper 1042 ug/L Fe- Iron 1045 ugJL Hg- Mercury 71900 ug/L K-Potassium 46555 mg/L Mg- Magnesium 927 mg/L Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/L Na- Sodium 929 mg/L Ni-Nickel U91L Pb-Lead 46564 ug/L Se -Selenium ug/L Zn Zinc46567 ug/L Acid Pesticides Pesticides Gasoline tFIW LAB FORM ENR/DWQ LABORATORY VOLATILE ANALYTICAL REPORT LAB No. 5GO577 REPORTED BY DJ CHECKED BY REVIEWED BY SAMPLE TYPE: WATER ANALYTICAL RESULTS SUPERVISOR DATE ENTERED BY DATE 75-71-8 Dichlorodifluoromethane 1.0 X 630-20-6 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.25 74-87-3 Chloromethane 1.0 X 75-25-2 Bromoform 0.30 75-01-4 Vinyl Chloride 1.0 X 79-34-5 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.30 74-83-9 Bromomethane 5.0 X 96-18-4 1,2,3-Tiichooropropane 0.30 75-00-3 Chloroethane 5.0 X 108-86-1 Bromobenzene 0.64 75-69-4 Trichlorofluoromethane 1.0 X 95-49-8 2-Chlorotoluene 0.25 75-35-4 1,1-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 106-43-4 4-Chlorotoluene 0.25 75-09-2 Methylene Chloride 10 U 541-73-1 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 156-60-5 trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 106-46-7 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 75-34-3 1,1-Dichloroethane 0.25 U 95-50-1 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 594-20-7 2,2-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 96-12-8 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane 0.64 156-59-4 cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 120-82-1 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.30 67-66-3 Chloroform 0.25 U 87-68-3 Hexachlorobutadiene 0.30 74-97-5 Bromochloromethane 0.25 U 87-61-6 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene 0.30 71-55-6 1, 1, 1 -Trichloroethane 0.25 U 1634-04-4 Methyl-tert-butyl ether 5.0 563-58-6 1,1-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 71-43-2 Benzene 1.0 56-23-5 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.25 U 108-88-3 Toluene 1.0 107-06-2 1,2-Dichloroethane 0.25 U 100-41-4 Ethyl benzene 1.0 79-01-6 Trchloroethene 0.25 U 108-38-3 m,p-Xylenes 2.0 78-87-5 1,2-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 95-47-6 o-Xylene 1.0 75-27-4 Bromodichloromethane 0.30 U 100-42-5 Styrene 1.0 74-95-3 Dibromomethane 0.25 U 98-82-8 Isopropylbenzene 1.0 10061-01-5 cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 103-65-1 n-Propylbenzene 1.0 10061-02-6 trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 108-67-8 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 1.0 79-00-5 1,12-Trichloroethane 0.25 U 98-06-6 tert-Butylbenzene 1.0 127-18-4 Tetrachloroethene 0.25 U 95-63-6 1,2,4-Tdmethylbenzene 1.0 142-28-9 1,3-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 135-98-8 sec-Butylbenzene 1.0 124-48-1 Dibromochloromethane 0.30 U 99-87-6 p-isopropyltoluene 1.0 106-93-4 1,2-Dibromoethane 0.25 U 104-51-8 n-Butylbenzene 1.0 108-90-7 Chlorobenzene 0.25 U 91-20-3 Naphthalene 1.0 PQL Practical Quantitation Limit- Subject to change due to instrument sensitivity N- Tentatively Identified, not confirmed J- Estimated Value U- Samples analyzed for this compound but not detected X- Sample not analyzed for this compound N3- Estimated concentration is <PQL and >MDL # GC/MS Analysis performed COMMENTS: mg/L mg/L Gasoline;mange is#imaied Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon 0.20 X Other ouraeables detected Detected (up to 10 highest peaks) ug/L NO VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS DETECTED BY GC/ELCD/PID. ppppppp- ,OUNTY : IREDELL ZUAD NO: MPORTTO : MRO ,OLLECTOR(S) : A PITNER )ATE: 3/10/2005 "IME: 'URPOSE: .ABORATORY ANALYSIS DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Chemistry Laboratory Report / Ground Water Quality Lab Number 5GO576 Date Received : 3/11/2005 SAMPLE PRIORI T'Y Time Received 9:00 AM X❑ROUTINE EMERGENCY Received By DS Regional Office XO CHAIN OF CUSTODY TB Released By : ]G WD SAMPLE TYPE Date reported : 3/18(2005 Owner. TRIP BLANK \ Location or of s Description of sampling point Sampling Method: Remarks: MAR -. 2 2n05 MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DWO-GROUNDWATER SECTION 5GO576 PPPPPPP' GROUNDWATER FIELD/LAB FORM :OUNTY : ROWAN' 1 RC� l L QUAD NO: Serial No. _at. Long. REPORT TO Mooresville Regional Office SHIPPED BY COURIER SAMPLE TYPE SAMPLE PRIORITY X�Water K]Routtine Soil E]Erriergency Other (ROCKS and Ceramic Tiles) XD Chain of Custody -OLLECTOR(S) Andrew Pitner DATE: 03/10/05 Purpose: Baseline, Complai :IELD ANALYSES TIME:_10:30 AM_ Owner: ,H 400 Spec. Cond.94 at 250C Location or Site: _ 'emp. Odor none Description of sampling point appearance clear Sampling Method: Department of Environment and Natural Resources DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION , Pesticide Study, Other. Mooresville �✓ Lab Number Date Received Time: Rec'd Bye From: Bu ourie Hand Del., Other: Data Entry By: Ck: Data Reported: TRIP BLANK d Office - Water Quality Prep Lab MRO distiller / filter Ield Analysis By: Andrew Pitner Remarks: (Pump, bailer, etc) (Pumping Tune, Air Temp., etc.) .ARORATORY ANALYSIS BOD 310 mg/L COD High 340 mg/L COD Low 335 mg/L Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100m1 Coliform: MF Total 31504 /1 OOmI TOC mg/1 Turbitity NTU Residue., Suspended 530 mg/L pH units Alkalinity to pH 4.5 mg/L Alkalinity to pH 8.3 mg/L Carbonate mg/L Bicarbonate mg/L Carbon dioxide mg/L Chloride mg/L Chromium: Hex 1032 ug/L Color: True 80 C.U. Cyanide 720 Ink .AB COMMENTS: Diss. Solids 70300 mg/L Fluoride 951 mg'L Hardness: total 900 mg/L Hardness: (non-carb) 902 mg/L Phenols 32730 ug/L Specific Cond. 95 umhos/cm2 Sulfate mg(L Sulfide 745 mg/L mg/L Oil and Grease mg/L SILICA mg/L NH3 as N 610 mg/L TKN as N 625 mg/L NO2 +NO3 as n 630 mg/L P: Total as P 665 mg/L 3W-54 REV. 12187 FOR DISSOLVED ANALYSIS-SUBMITFILTEREDSAMPLE AND WRITE 'DIS"IN BLOCK Ag-Silver46566 U91L AI -Aluminum 46557 u91 As -Arsenic 46551 ug/L Ba-Barium 46558 ug/L Ca -Calcium 46552 mg/L Cd-Cadium 46559 ug/L Cr-Chromimn 46560 119/L Cu- Copper1042 ug/L Fe- Iron 1045 U91L Hg- Mercury 71900 ug/L K-Potassium 46555 mg/L Mg- Magnesium 927 mg/L Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/L Na- Sodium 929 mg/L Ni-Nickel uF/L Pb-Lead 46564 ugJL Se -Selenium ug/L Zn Zinc 46567 ug/L. Acid Pesticides Pesticides Gasoline MILL) LAB FORM Pppppp- EPORTED BY DJ CHECKED BY REVIEWED BY SAMPLE TYPE: WATER ENR/DWQ LABORATORY VOLATILE ANALYTICAL REPORT ANALYTICAL RESULTS LAB No. 5GO576 SUPERVISOR DATE ENTERED BY DATE 75-71-8 Dichlorodifluoromethane 1.0 X 630-20-6 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.25 74-87-3 Chloromethane 1.0 X 75-25-2 Bromoform 0.30 75-01-4 Vinyl Chloride 1.0 X 79-34-5 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.30 74-83-9 Bromomethane 5.0 X 96-18-4 1,2,3-Trichooropropane 0.30 75-00-3 Chloroethane 5.0 X 108-86-1 Bromobenzene 0.64 75-69-4 Trichlorofluoromethane 1.0 X 95-49-8 2-Chlorotoluene 0.25 75-35-4 1,1-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 106-43-4 4-Chlorotoluene 0.25 75-09-2 Methylene Chloride 10 U 541-73-1 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 156-60-5 trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 106-46-7 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 75-34-3 1,1-Dichloroethane 0.25 U 95-50-1 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 594-20-7 2,2-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 96-12-8 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane 0.64 156-59-4 cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 120-82-1 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.30 67-66-3 Chloroform 0.25 U 87-68-3 Hexachlorobutadiene 0.30 74-97-5 Bromochloromethane 0.25 U 87-61-6 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene 0.30 71-55-6 1,1,1-Tdchloroethane 0.25 U 1634-04-4 Methyl-tert-butyl ether 5.0 563-58-6 1,1-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 71-43-2 Benzene 1.0 56-23-5 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.25 U 108-88-3 Toluene 1.0 107-06-2 1,2-Dichloroethane 0.25 U 100-41-4 Ethyl benzene 1.0 79-01-6 Tdchloroethene 0.25 U 108-38-3 m,p-Xylenes 2.0 78-87-5 1,2-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 95-47-6 o-Xylene 1.0 75-27-4 Bromodichloromethane 0.30 U 100-42-5 Styrene 1.0 74-95-3 Dibromomethane 0.25 U 98-82-8 Isopropylbenzene 1.0 10061-01-5 cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 103-65-1 n-Propylbenzene 1.0 10061-02-6 trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 108-67-8 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 1.0 79-00-5 1,1,2-Tdchloroethane 0.25 U 98-06-6 tert-Butylbenzene 1.0 127-18-4 Tetrachloroethene 0.25 U 95-63-6 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1.0 142-28-9 1,3-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 135-98-8 sec-Butylbenzene 1.0 124-48-1 Dibromochloromethane 0.30 U 99-87-6 p-isopropyltoluene 1.0 106-93-4 1,2-Dibromoethane 0.25 U 104-51-8 n-Butylbenzene 1.0 108-90-7 Chlorobenzene 0.25 U 91-20-3 Naphthalene 1.0 PQL Practical Quantitation Limit- Subject to change due to instrument sensitivity N- Tentatively Identified, not confirmed J- Estimated Value U- Samples analyzed for this compound but not detected X- Sample not analyzed for this compound N3- Estimated concentration is <PQL and >MDL # GC/MS Analysis performed COMMENTS: ..... ...... ........__ .. ........._........_._._. _._........._..._._.._ m /L m /L Gasolinefange stimatedT6talP6trofeurn:H drocarI. bo[i".?.: 0.20 X Other purgeables detected Detected (up to 10 highest peaks) ug/L NO VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS DETECTED BY GC/ELCD/PID. Michael F. Easle�,S�crmtary r�� 4f� William G. Ross J North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality Tan,,. " 7003 2260 00013551 8012 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED Mr. Max Rohlfing ' Solar White. Quarry 3025 Artz Road . Salisbury, NC 28146 Subject : Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement Violation ofN.C.G.S. 143-215.1 and Stormwater Permit No.NCG020074 Violation ofN.C.G.S. 143-215.83. 143-215.84 and 143-215.85 Illegal Discharge of Oil Incident No. 200500162 NOV-2005-OC-002 Rowan County, N.C. Dear Mr. Rohlfing: . Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on October 1 throughNovember. L ,2004 by Ms. Barbara Sifford and Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. As a result of this investigation, the following conditions were found in violation of G.S. 143-215.1, G.S. 143-215.83, G.S. 143-215.84, G.S. 143-215.85 and General Stormwater Permit No. NCG020074. OR contaminated water was observed in the lower quarry pit that was being discharged, to surface waters. Oil contaminated soil was observed in several areas around the top of the quarry where equipment was operating, and around drum [�I�o a Carolina �turally N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 hl D€AMdit Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Page 2 January 21, 2005 Mr. Rohlfing storage and fuel storage areas. Solar White Quarry also failed to implement the -conditions of its stormwater permit, which requires establishment of a facility inspection program, preventive maintenance/ good housekeeping practices, and a quarterly analytical monrt oring program. Please be advised that this report is liemg issued as a Notice of Violation (_NOV) and.Notice of Recommendation for; Enforceme) nt for the violations of G.S 143= .... .. . 215.1,,143-215.83 143-215.84; and 143 215 85 Also lie advised that pursuant to G S. 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally or neghgently discharges oilbrother hazardous substances; or knowingly; causes or.permrts the discharge_ oil in violation of G. S. .143 -2 15.8 3, or who fails to-reporta discharge-as`required by G.S. 143-21585; or who fails to comply with the cleanup requirements of G.S. 143-215.84, shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided_ by law, a penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each such violation."Be advised that G.S. 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand dollars. ($25,000.00) per violation or twenty five. thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation, per day when the violation is of a continuing nature; against any person who fails to abide by NCGS 143-215.1, including violations of any water quality standards. To comply with the regulations it will be necessary to remove and properly dispose of the contaminated soil and restore. all affected areas as nearly as may be to the conditions existing prior to the discharge. In addition your facility must incorporate and abide by all required conditions of Permit No. NCG020074. It is requested that you respond in writing to this Notice describing the remedial cleanup activities of the contaminated soil and the actions you have taken to resolve the violations of Permit No. NCG020074. Please address your response to Ms. Sifford by no later than February 21, 2005. This letter is also to adv�se.:you that this Office. -is considering sending a _ t _ _. recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality for the facility's failure to abide by the conditions of Stormwater General Permit No. NCG020074 and the illegal discharge of petroleum products. If you have an explanation for the violations that you wish to present, please include same in the requested response. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director along with the enforcement package for his consideration. 1 l _ r _ zi,- - -t �. __ _:a NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENFIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DMSION OF WATER QUALTIY WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 Sifford from the Division of Water Quality's Mooresville Regional Office, met with Mr. Frank Thomason and Art Delaney of Rowan County Emergency Management, and the complainant, Mr. Ken Kluttz; on the morning of October 1, 2004. Ms. Sifford noted that the flow in the unnamed tributary to Crane Creek, located between the quarry discharge site and the complainant's pond, had a fuel oil smell, and that the Quarry had apparently been pumping from the site recently due to the large volume of water flowing down the creek. Rowan County Haz- Mat was called to the scene and placed a boom across the discharge of Kluttz's pond to prevent any further downstream discharge of the oil. Mr. Max Rohlfing also placed a boom across the quarry's storm water retention pond on the quarry site. After these booms were in place Ms. Sifford and Mr. Thomason accompanied Mr. Rohlfing on a visit of the quarry site. On Friday October 1, Ms. Sifford and Mr. Thomason observed an oily sheen in the bottom. excavation pit of the quarry Mr. Rohlfing's explanation was that it must have entered the pit from offsif6 during a ram event an e f the ­_ il'until 'notified b' the Rowan d h' !w'as unaware o oi Y. County.arshall _6nFriday morning. Mr., R6hlfing'-didJstop pumping the oil/water mixture fr6malid quarry piton Fn'6y.'-, Ms. Sifford told him that he'needed to hire *someorie4o'cleanup the contamination I p ni or' to" pu'�* 'e the Ms- pi again.' Siffbid was given the'name of - Mr. Rick Petemon-as the contractorthat would be doing the' work.'.- Mr. Rolilfing, Mi. Thomaso n and Ms. .Sifford walke ', ar o--u- r any: entrancd'of '011 ie site, none,'"s d �4.th� quarry- searpMrig,jor to t] observed It was bb§d'. atmanydrums of oil tAfiks'are locate d Ar6lfid shelter or. secondary conta inm ent to prevent stornWater,nmoff and contamination *Ifiwas turned over and dmvhi 'onggunawith stani _666k6d'ifiW the soil Where it had this .office 16d On�-Tu69day;'Qct6bier 5-, 2004,'M� Samar BoU'Ghazale.with SWP -of _ ce Mr Alfifi to Ai status. - Mr. Rohlfinj said h& was wor g6n'thdcleariu g sicuss e c eapup kin p.-. e -O'f Wednesday' October 5, Mr On th ''afternoon e e o Te Thomason call' d th: MRO't­ port that'th6 quarry was again pumping th6 offand water mixture. Oh the -morning of Thursday, October.7,- 2004, Ms. Sifford visited the "itariiy again and determined that the water V I q 6t level iii �-t was bdbbei and d Ilie sheen was still apparen on the water in lower'than"-o'b'ser%-�&d-dfi,Fri _t_ the lower pit," also no apparqnf remedial actions had been taken by Mr.- k6 jarig: -120 the, site to it� Mona 04 s 8611 and Mi.` Sifford revisited yi.- ct6b6i visft6d determine whether remedial achonshad be6n:taken .:N6 discharge: pm, the was occurring at that the :.w ere: -6discharge- liffi&.'from the quarry,,., filters Ihr_ g4ffil, t the )�tjr�_the' still Ada_,,vi visible Fiatibifin, the water si e _qu 7 7 7 - sheeriand thei&was no-iiidi"cati6n:tliat#j�idditioi��i"-'c'F4P ie ii6tivftk� had occurred at this A-apyrnore-wa water since was now.-*ypr &atiofi;_-_W.�R� g,-�-a-id-he-didii6t�l�ntia-p-4W-'pp- t 1drig": this s at tracks from the excavator ". area 6--if §,- BelLin in another d Mi' cird 6bsi erved that done o the -at' loading pinent.led Ao, e bottom pit area. Nothing else had beormw er -thing,to--the,w6oded area for rem retention pond and rio 6diatio'n'o Ofi'06tob6i 21, 2004, Mr. Delaney visited the site. It was his opinion that the woods did not contain enough oil product at that time to impact surface waters any longer He detenmined 1h_ e-quarr t Lk' een,p ace y; 9 On October 22,2004 Ms.- Sifford 616d with Mr. Rohlfing about the oil -and he assured her that he was not any material:pumping On October 26,2004Ms. Sifford sampled the discharge from the quarry stream flowing'_ - into the pond on Mr.,'Ken Kluttz's property to obtain information on background surface" water - quality during times'when the quarry is not pumping and no recent rainfall had occurred.- Ms. Sifford researched the files and found a letter that indicated the Division of Water = Quality had -issued .a General Permit and Certificate of Coverage No. NCG020074 covering Stormwater and process wastewater. discharges for the Solar.White Quarry. The certificate of . coverage became effective on December 17, 1999 and is effective for the duration of the General Permit,.which expired on November N, 2004. , On November 1, 2004, Mr. Wes Bell and Ms Barbara Sifford mad_ a another scheduled site visit to review the status of the above noted oil spite and to review the aualytical'recoi�ds; required by the Stormwater General Permit No NCG020074 No records could be provided by the facility ;;The facihty`also.failed to implement adequate house keeping practices as evidenced by oil staining on the ground around fuel oil tanks and the waste oil drums being stored without any safeguards, to prevent storrriwater contamination. Mr. Rohlfing was informed that the above rioted failures were violations of the facility's permit. Mr. Bell recommended that Mr. Rohlfing review the Conditions of the permit and the section on Best Management Practices. He also recommended that fuel storage areas and waste oil storage areas be covered and diked to contain spillage and prevent rain water from carrying contaminates into the quarry basins. In addition, Mr. Rohlfing was informed again of the environmental laws regarding the petroleum contamination and reporting requirements for oil spills. Mr. Rohlfing was courteous. A follow- up visit will be necessary to verify the facility's remedial action'and the compliance status with Stormwater Permit No. NCG020074.;; m ic.E� r P'•"— ., r:. � -,:' a�.� J� z;. .��,.iz;, v� tlS-'i;- 7 r.. --s' = r'� -7;; �'-; f.. ;. ti. � "4._ �i a;E-.t Michael 1; U3.%lCN , von• tk (W "'— p�pF W A � FgpG VVVJJJ / William G. Rkwx Jr•, 6ccrcmry 1/ co y North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural RcsourcCs r Alan W. Khrnck. 1'. E., Drrcclor p Division of Watcr Qualitp Ike �iTET -CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Randall F. Andrews, President ALCHEM, Inc. 2042 Buie.Philadelphus Road Red Springs, North Carolina 28377 Mr. Andrews: January 12, 2005 7003 2260 00013551 7954 Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement ALCHEM, Inc. Violation of General Statute 143-215.1 Follow-up Investigation Rowan County, N.C. Tracking #: NOV-2005-SS-0001 Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ).has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a follow-up Investigation Report for the investigations conducted on December 30, 2004 and January 5; 2065 by Mr. Wes Bell. The follow-up investigations were performed to assess ALCHEM, Inc.'s on -site remedial activities and the condition of the tributary to Second Creek (tributary) As a result of these investigations, the following conditions. were -found in , °violatton'ofNorth Carolina Genial Statute:(NCGS)'143=215.1 and'`15A North Carol'ua Administrative Code (NCAC) 2B .0211 (3)(g): The acidic discharges into the unnamed tributary (UT) resulting from the drainage through the unremediated wooded/riparian areas (on the ALCHEM, Inc.'s property), had lowered the tributary's pH from 6.22 s.u. (upstream) to 4.76 s.u. (10 - 20 yards downstream of where the drainage enters the UT). No evidence was observed to suggest that ALCHEM, Inc. had continued remedial efforts (required in the settlement agreement) within the wooded/riparian areas on the business site. N. C Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-16,05 Customer Service i-8 i �-6:a-6748 Mr. Randall F. Andrews January 12, 2005 Page Two Please be advised that this report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV) and Notice for Recommendation for Enforcement (NRE) for the violations of NCGS 143-215.1, 15A NCAC 2B .0211 (3)(g), and the facility's failure to continue to remediate the wooded/riparian area located on the facility's property. Be advised that NCGS 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per day when the violation is of alcontinuing nature, .against any person who fails to abide by the conditions of the permit and who fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by NCGS 143-215.1. Penalties may also be. assessed'for any damage to the surface .waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharges. This letter is also to advise you that this Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality for the acidic discharges into the unnamed tributary to Second Creek, water quality stream standard violations (pH), and the facility's failure to continue the cleanup on the unremediated areas on the facility's property. If you have an explanation for the violations that you wish to present, please include same in the requested response. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director along with the enforcement package for his consideration. It is requested that you respond, in writing, within fifteen (15) days following receipt of this Notice. The response should address the measures taken to immediately cease the acidic discharges resulting from the drainage through the unremediated wooded/riparian areas, and the efforts to ensure future discharges do not recur. In addition, a detailed plan should be included that specifies the remediation activities utilized and the date of completion for the cleanup of the unremediated wooded/riparian areas on the facility's property. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Aua auucuw cc: Rowan County Health Department Stormie Forte, Associate Attorney General Wayne Drye, Plant Manager, ALCHEM, Inc. M., NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY SURFACE WATER PROTECTION UNIT 610 EAST CENTER AVENUE/SUITE 301 MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Follow-up Investigations DATE OF INVESTIGATION: December 30, 2004 and January 5, 2005 02 INVESTIGATED BY: Wes Bell TIME SPENT: 6.0 hours PLACE VISITED: Unnamed Tributary to Second Creek PHYSICAL LOCATION: Rockwell, Rowan County RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee REASON FOR VISIT: Follow-up investigation to determine the condition of the unnamed tributary to Second Creek COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department REPORT: On December 30, 2004 and January 5, 2005, Mr. Wes Bell of this office performed follow-up investigations on the unnamed tributary to Second Creek (tributary) impacted by the runoff from the ALCHEM, Inc.'s (ALCHEM) residual storage area.. ALCHEM personnel have made noticeable progress with the remediation of the tributary and surrounding areas; however, the wooded/riparian areas on both private and ALCHEM properties remain covered (in several locations) with the residual material. Due to a pending (or threatened) third party lawsuit, ALCHEM was instructed (by their attorney) to cease their remedial efforts on the private properties. During both site visits, Mr. Bell observed a "rainbow sheen" on the water's surface and an orange and white colored substrate throughout the tributary. The orange substrate and "rainbow. sheen" appeared to,be caused bythe,natural microbial actions of iron bacteria. However,no aquatic life was observed throughout the tributary. ALCHEM personnel had previously installed a silt fence along the section of tributary that runs through/adjacent to the facility's property. The silt fence was installed to prevent additional residual runoff into the tributary. The bottom section of the silt fence was not properly secured and the front and end sections were collapsed. Mr. Bell had previously discussed (via telephone) with Mr. Wayne Drye, Plant Manager, similiar problems with the silt fence. Mr. Bell observed pools of water adjacent to the silt fence that appeared to have originated from the drainage of the wooded/riparian areas on the ALCHEM property. The drainage had channeled through the accumulated residuals of the unremediated areas in the wooded/riparian areas and discharged into the tributary at three different locations. The pH of the three discharges ranged from 3.12 s.u. to 3.31 s.u. prior to entering the tributary. Note: All Complaint Investigation Page Two pH measurements were taken by Mr. Bell on January 5, 2005. The upstream pH ranged from 6.22 s.u. to 6.25 s.u. and the downstream pH (10 - 20 yards below the lowest drainage area) was measured at 4,76 s.u. Additional downstream pH measurements were taken between the above - noted sampling location and 15 - 25 yards upstream of the Medium Road culvert. These pH levels ranged from 5.24 s.u. to 5,36 s,u, The increase in pH appeared to be influenced by the buffering/dilution by spring water. The tributary's pH at the Medium Road culvert was 4.71 s.u. The tributary's pH downstream of the culvert ranged from 4.53 s.u. to 5.30 s.u. The final tributary pH value (5.30 s.u.) was taken approximately 35 - 45 yards downstream of the Medium Road'culvert Residual accumulations were+also, observed throughout this downstream section of the tributary.. No aquatic life was observed. No additional residual runoff was observed from the residual storage area since the construction of a berm around the entire residual storage perimeter. The pH of the stormwater runoff collection basin (inside the berm) was measured at 3.57 s.u. Mr. Bell did not observe any additional sediment accumulations in the tributary, however, a significant rain event could wash the residual material (in the unremediated wooded/riparian areas) into the tributary due to the poorly constructed/maintained silt fence. ALCHEM personnel should immediately initiate cleanup activities on the unremediated areas on the facility's property (wooded/riparian areas). In addition, the problems with the silt fence should be corrected to ensure additional residual runoff does not occur. W qTF Michael F. East(" as . Govemo' r V C+ 9 \�� ' pG William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary � y North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources > Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality October 27, 2004 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7003 2260 00013550 3216 Mr. Donnie Raffaldt 7454 Spring Acres Drive Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083-9048 Subject: Notice of Violation NOV-2004-OC-0010 Complaint Investigation Oil on Ground Rowan County, NC Dear Mr. Raffaldt: Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on October 20, 2004 by Barry Love of this Office. As a result of this investigation, the following condition was found on your property in violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS)143-215.83(a): Oil stained soil was present on your property. Be advised that pursuant to NCGS 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally or negligently discharges oil or other hazardous substances, or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of NCGS 143-215.83(a), or who fails to report a discharge as required by NCGS 143-215.85, or who fails to comply with the clean up requirements of NCGS 143-215.84(a), shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each such violation. You'will be advised of any enforcement recommendation. To comply with the regulations it will be necessary to cease all discharges immediately and remove/clean up any spillage of oil/petroleum products that have contaminated the land or waters of the state. It is requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions you have taken. Please address your response to Mr. Nphcarolina Barry Love by no later than November 11, 2004. N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Mr. Donnie Raffaldt Page two October 27, 2004 Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Rowan County Health Department Sean Moms — Hazardous Waste Section of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION 610 EAST CENTER AVENUE, SUITE 301 MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: October 20, 2004 INVESTIGATED BY: Barry Love 'TIME SPENT::1 hour PLACE VISITED: Donnie Raffaldt —Used Cars.and Parts PHYSICAL LOCATION: At the end of Spring Acres Drive east of Kannapolis. MAILING ADDRESS: Mt. Donnie Raffaldt 7454 Spring Acres Drive Kannapolis, NC 28083 TELEPHONE #: 704-932-3395 .RIVER BASIN: Yadkin — Pee Dee PERSON CONTACTED: Donnie Raffaldt REASON FOR VISIT: Report of oil, gasoline, and antifreeze on ground. COPIES TO: Mr. Donnie Raffaldt Rowan County Health Department Sean Morris — Hazardous Waste Section REPORT: On October 19, 2004 this Office received an anonymous complaint concerning spills of oil, gasoline, and antifreeze on the ground at an auto salvage yard at 7454 Spring Acres Drive in Kannapolis. Mr. Barry Love of this Office investigated the complaint on October 20, 2004. Upon arrival at the site the investigator spoke to Mr. Donnie Raffaldt (the property and business owner) about the situation. Inspection of the site revealed 2 or 3 small oil spills on the ground of approximately 1.5 feet in diameter. The investigator advised Mr. Raffaldt that all spills must be cleaned up immediately when they occur, and that every effort should be made to avoid future spills. A letter will be sent to Mr. Raffaldt further explaining regulations relating to spills and requirements to clean up. lAs �nF WATF9Q I Michael F. Easley, Govern / William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary V/ �o G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources o c■� f Alan W. Klimek. P. E. Director D. —i Division of Water Quality 'C Coleen H. Sullins, Deput%. Director Division of Water Quality August 14, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7001 2510 0004 8286 6494 Resident/Owner 230 Acorn Oaks Drive Salisbury, North Carolina 28146 Subject: Notice of Violation Complaint Investigation 230 Acorn Oaks Drive Residence Illegal Discharge of Washwater Rowan County, N.C. To Whom It May Concern: Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on August 11, 2003 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. As a result of this investigation, the following condition was found at your residence in violation of North Carolina General . Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1: A discharge pipe with lint residue was observed in a ditch adjacent to the residence at 230 Acorn Oaks Drive. Be advised that NCGS 143-215.6A provides for civil penalty assessments of not more that twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation, per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by NCGS 143-215.1. Penalties may also be assessed for. any damage to the surface waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge. AMA NMENUR N. C. Division of Water Quality Mooresville Reeional Office 919 North Main Street Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 To Whom It May Concern Notice of Violation Page Two To comply with the regulations it will be necessary to cease the wastewater discharge immediately. In addition, the resident/owner should contact Mr. Bill Roberts, Environmental Health Specialist/Rowan County Health Department (704-642-2000) regarding the appropriate disposal of the wastewater into the on -site wastewater disposal system (septic tank/drain field). It is requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions taken to cease the illegal discharge. Please address your response to Mr. Bell by no later than September 3, 2003. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663- 1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Attachment cc: Rowan County Health Department li C NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: August 11, 2003 wv INVESTIGATED BY: Wes Bell TIME SPENT: 1.0 hour PLACE VISITED: 230 Acorn Oaks Drive PHYSICAL LOCATION: Farmview Subdivision, Rowan County MAILING ADDRESS: 230 Acorn Oaks Drive Salisbury, N.C. 28146 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee PERSONS CONTACTED: Unknown. REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation of complaint regarding illegal discharge of washwater COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department REPORT: On July 25, 2003, this office received a complaint regarding a discharge of washwater from the residence at 230 Acorn Oaks Drive, Rowan County. Mr. Wes Bell of this office investigated the complaint on August 11, 2003. Mr. Bell observed a black pipe with lint residue (inside the pipe) adjacent to a ditch along Acorn Oaks Drive. No washwater discharges were observed at the time of the inspection. The wastewater for the residences in this subdivision is treated via on -site septic tank/drain field. The ditch contained algae below the discharge pipe. Mr. Bell left information (at the residence) regarding a request to contact him at this office. Mr. Bell has not been contacted as of 8/13/03. Mr. Bell contacted Mr. Bill Roberts, Environmental Health Specialist/Rowan County Health Department regarding his findings. Mr. Roberts indicated that the owners of this residence would be contacted regarding the required corrective actions. A follow-up investigation with the Rowan County Health Department may be necessary to verify owner's corrective actions. I September 3, 2003 Wes Bell Division of Water Quality 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Dear Sir: Jv l �'��'�° •T,�•�i' rr�•�EtdgC il"Yi3tlL`6J�: asp. ,Y / n npf' 4 J'a�LJYR��.'�'�°�% • ! ��i�i= �a Yil� ,riyl mil/ v� S EP 0 g 2003 R.T 10N, SUBJECT. NOTICE OF VIOLATION / COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION This letter is in reference to the letter I received concerning the pipe discharging water into the ditch at my residence at 230 Acorn Oaks Drive, Salisbury, NC. As I mentioned in our phone conversation on August 18, 1 was confident that the pipe in question was not discharging wash water for several reasons. First, the washing machine is directly drained into the sewer line which in turn runs directly out the back of my home to the septic tank and its corresponding drain field which are located behind the house in the rear of my property. The pipe in question is discharging into the ditch located directly in front of the house running parallel with Acorn Oaks Drive. The second reason which I spoke with you about was the abundance of -natural springs in my yard as well as the neighbor's yards. We have lived in the home for two years and we have no way of contacting the previous owner to see if they had a first hand account of where the water was coming from. Based upon this information, you asked me to investigate further and determine the exact source of the water draining from the pipe. I made an initial visible inspection of the crawl space underneath the house to verify that there were no extra drains for the washing machine as well as to determine if there were any visible building drains coming from underneath the house. This visual inspection revealed that the washing machine was directly connected to the sewer line and there were no other drains connected to it. Other than the sewer line, there were no other building drains located in the crawl space. Since there was no visible evidence of a drain from the crawl space, it was necessary to uncover the length of the pipe until I reached its point of origin. From the grueling excavation process, this is what I have discovered. From its discharge point at the ditch, the pipe runs back towards the house for approximately 20 feet, at which point it turns 90 degrees back towards the driveway. From this point it continues to make a series of tight u-turns, winding its way between the house and ditch until it reaches a point almost centered on the house. When it reaches this location it turns directly toward the house and runs approximately 15 feet. About 4 feet from the front sidewalk is where I found the beginning of the pipe. To find the water source I dug an opening about 24 — 30 inches in diameter about 4 — 6 inches in front of the pipe opening. When this hole reached approximately 24" below grade, water began to seep up through the hole. I continued digging approximately another 12", this is where I found a bed of gravel 8 — 12" deep and larger than the diameter of my hole. I removed a lot of the gravel to see if there was a continuation of the pipe. During this process the hole continued to fill with water, it was necessary to use a hose pipe to siphon off the water seeping up through the hole. In doing so I noticed that there was a constant flow and once I quit disturbing the surrounding soil, the water being removed from the hole became crystal clear. However, when the soil was disturbed the water that was coming from my siphoning hose as well as the pipe was noticeably discolored. There were no continuations to the pipe. A gravel pit was built in front of the pipe opening. It appears that over time the gravel has acted as a filter for the spring and collected a lot of sediment/debris from the surrounding soil as well as what ever may have seeped up through the spring itself. The natural materials that collected on the gravel at the opening of the pipe appeared to be a match the material that can be seen at the discharge opening. The sediment that I found on both ends of the pipe was not lint or lint residue. — 2 — September 4, 2003 As I mentioned in my email to you last week, I had done some of the excavation work while my wife was doing several loads of laundry. Never did I see evidence of soapy water which should have been the case if this was wash water drainage. As I finished my work this weekend there was no laundry being done and the only discolored water appeared as I physically disturbed the soil around the pipe or at the spring in front of the pipe. You mentioned the complainant was very clear in their description of discolored water. What I evidenced when I disturbed the soil would seem to validate a discharge of discolored water. The layer of soil directly above the gravel pit at the spring as well as along most of the length of the pipe is grayish colored clay. With all the rain that we have had this year it would make sense that rain water seeping through the soil would cause water drainage from the pipe to be gray and discolored. As far as water and algae in the ditch, they have both been present for the two years that I have lived in this residence. This is due to water run off from the property above ours. Since the water flow in the ditch is slow, it gives algae time to grow. Based upon my conversation with Mr. Bill Roberts of the Rowan County Health Department, he has indicated that since this is natural spring water, not wash water, the pipe can remain as is. He is familiar with the area and described other areas in close proximity to my property that have the same problem with natural spring water run off. For your reference, I have enclosed some pictures from my investigation. These photos show the proximity of the spring and pipe opening to the house. I appreciate your patience and help in resolving this matter. If you have any further questions or comments feel free to contact me. you, FVames Zink 230 Acorn Oaks Dri� Salisbury, NC 28146 H - 704.857.7890 W - 704.334.1648 li1va 3d[qcL NIva A A_ s -di. - A ,a Ia S-�Vo Q'saoaq oz-Z , PD a I(wj ?ftTtl opc-rilN& 0 DITcH ibRP►,N 91"ti )EUJACX SEV4,00 -Kf 3TS 1ptlotj .00'SE I*LE 'OVCI D*leyL-- Pgltj .v aF'ogrpvN PIPE To vlTc N ,��D o F PIPE ?U'Smv � �vq MWI bAkok, t SPrttNC 'k- WAvLrl. PIT _r •. � 4d7 .Adolt '�61NN��� OF P, PE cei op- of L, tcgov) �6iNN�N 6 pi lot IT T jr, oMd asoN etopaIS ^ k Z 7 cos �o �►o�o� : �r� OF�WATEq _�_ p` �•L�� `�� QG� Michael F. Easley, Governor r William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 5 Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality May 9, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Wayne Cassavaugh, Owner Carolina Sand, Inc. 2440 Angus Lane Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Dear Mr. Cassavaugh: 70012510 0004 8287 7125 Subject: Notice of Violation Carolina Sand, Inc. Illegal -Discharge to Yadkin River Rowan County, N.C. Chapter 143,, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on April 30, 2003 by Wes Bell of this Office. As a result of this investigation, the following condition was found in violation of North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) 143- 215.1 and 143-215.83(a): A petroleum product was being discharged from a dredger owned and operated by Carolina Sand, Inc. Be advised that pursuant to NCGS 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally or negligently discharges oil or other hazardous substances, or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of NCGS 143-215.83(a),.or who fails to report a discharge as required by NCGS 143-215.85, or who fails to comply with the clean up requirements of NCGS 143-215.84(a), shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a penalty in an *A NE-DENR Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 C (704) 663-1699 Customer Service p �(704) 663-6040 1 800 623-7748 'S. VI; . (• y'I f Mr. Wayne Cassavaugh Notice of Violation Page Two amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each such violation. Be advised that NCGS 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by NCGS 143-215.1. Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to the surface waters of the State that may result from the unpern-iitted discharge. To comply with the regulations it will be necessary to cease all discharges immediately and to properly remediate all affected areas (if possible) as nearly as may be to the conditions existing prior to the discharges. It is requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions you have taken. Measures taken to prevent future discharges should also be discussed. Please address your response to Mr. Bell by no later than May 30, 2003. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663- 1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional `supervisor Attachment cc: Rowan County Health Department Ufl NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: April 30, 2003 Wb INVESTIGATED BY: Wes Bell TIME SPENT: 2.0 hours PLACE VISITED: Carolina Sand, Inc. Dredging Site PHYSICAL LOCATION: off Hannah's Ferry Road, Rowan County MAILING ADDRESS: 2440 Angus Lane Lenoir, N.C. 28645 (Mr. Wayne Cassavaugh - Owner) TELEPHONE #:. (828) 728-8016 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee PERSONS CONTACTED: Mr. Ted Bledso, Site Manager, Mr. Wayne Cassavaugh, Owner REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation of fuel spill in the Yadkin River COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department "_'•' On April 29, 2003, this office received a complaint regarding a petroleum sheen in the Yadkin River at the Buck Steam Station in Rowan County. The complaint was investigated by Wes Bell of this office on April 30, 2003. Mr. Bell met with Mr. Ted Bledso, Site Manager, at the dredging site adjacent to the Yadkin River. No petroleum discharges were observed from the sand processing site; however, Mr. Bell requested to observe the dredger located in the Yadkin River. Mr. Jessie Potts, employee, accompanied Mr. Bell to the dredger. Mr. Bell observed several petroleum stains on the dredger from previous hydraulic oil and diesel fuel spills. Oil dry had been placed on several of these areas to absorb the spills. Mr. Bell observed a water leakage from the secondary pump that provides priming water to the main pump and cooling water to the dredging equipment. The water leakage was observed leaching the spilled contents (on the dredger) into the Yadkin River. A large sheen was observed being discharged into the Yadkin River. Complaint Investigation Page Two Mr. Bell informed Mr. Bledso of his findings on the dredger. Mr. Bledso had no knowledge of the discharge from the dredger; however, he knew of the malfunctioning pump. Mr. Bledso indicated that the secondary pump had been malfunctioning for several days. Mr. Bell informed Mr. Bledso of the environmental regulations relevant to the petroleum discharges from the dredger. While Mr. Bell was on -site, Mr. Bledso had sent two of his employees back to the dredger to repair the secondary pump and to place absorbent booms around the dredger. Mr. Bell contacted Mr. Wayne Cassavaugh, owner, (via telephone) regarding the findings and environmental regulations pertaining to this investigation. Mr. Bell informed Mr. Cassavaugh that better housekeeping should be incorporated on this dredger to prevent discharges from malfunctioning equipment and storm events. Messrs. Bledso and Cassavaugh and staff were courteous and helpful throughout the investigation. A follow-up investigation may be necessary to verify adequate remedial actions. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY September 16, 1998 Scott Beaver Beaver's Honda 2060 Deal Road :.; ;, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Notice of Violation NCGS 143-215.75 - Oil Pollution and Hazardous Substances Control Act of 1978 Discharge of Oil Rowan County Dear Mr. Beaver: Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this ;Department to protect and preserve the water and air resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on September 4, 1998 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. As a - , # P result of this investigation, the following condition was found on the property in violation of NCGS 143-215.83(a): An inspection of the area around the junkyard at Beaver's Honda found evidence of discharged oil on the ground surrounding the grouped sections of engines, ;��crankcases, and the two oil storage tanks. Automotive parts and oil storage tanks were l` = outside with no protection from the weather. Neither of the oil storage tanks contained w :Y appropriate identification or had secondary containment. An additional source of v M petroleum contamination was a stack of empty gas tanks without fill caps. A " = = detectable petroleum odor was present during the inspection of this area. No streams Fk r intersected or were directly adjacent to this property. During the investigation, Mr. r . t Beaver was informed by Mr. Bell that all of the contaminated soil needed to be removed and treated/disposed of as soon as possible. The source of the oil contamination was discussed, including proper removal, storage, and disposal. 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 PHONE 704-663-1 699 FAX 704-663-6040 T - AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% REOYCLED/1 Oq POST -CONSUMER PAPER Notice of Violation Beaver's Honda Page Two Be advised that pursuant to NCGS 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally or negligently discharges oil or other hazardous substances, or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of NCGS 143-215.83 (a), or who fails to report a discharge as required by NCGS 143-215.85, or who fails to comply with the cleanup requirements of NCGS 143-215.84(a), shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5000.00) for each such violation. Penalties may also be assessed for the damages to the surface waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge. You will be advised of any enforcement recommendation. To comply with the regulations, it will be necessary to immediately discontinue all unpermitted discharges and undertake to collect and remove the discharged oil and restore all affected areas as nearly as may be to the conditions existing prior to the discharge. It is requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the measures taken to collect and remove the discharge and to restore all affected areas, and also any measures taken to prevent future spills (discharges). Please address your response to Mr. Wes Bell by no later than September 30, 1998. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Wes Bell or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Rowan County Health Department AA NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: September 4, 1998 INVESTIGATED BY: Wes BellwkIME SPENT: 1.5 hours PLACE VISITED: Beaver's Honda PHYSICAL LOCATION: 9455 Smith Road, Rowan County MAILING ADDRESS: 2060 Deal Road Mooresville, NC 28115 TELEPHONE #: (704) 932-8690 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee PERSON CONTACTED: Mr. Scott Beaver REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation of complaint regarding gasoline odor COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department REPORT: On September 4, 1998, this Office received a complaint that gasoline odors were being detected especially after rainfall episodes at Beaver's Honda junkyard in Rowan County. The complaint was investigated by Wes Bell of this office .on September 4, 1998. An inspection of the area within the junkyard at Beaver's Honda found evidence of oil on the ground surrounding engines, crankcases, and oil storage tanks located outside. A stack of empty gasoline tanks was observed along the side entrance. The tanks did not have fill caps. While investigating, a noticeable petroleum odor was present. No streams intersected or were directly adjacent to this property. Mr. Scott Beaver, owner, was present during the inspection. During the investigation, Mr. Beaver was informed that all of the contaminated soil needed to be removed for proper treatment/disposal. He was also informed that the discharge was a violation of North Carolina Environmental Laws and needed to be cleaned up as soon as possible. The source of the soil contamination and odor was discussed including the proper removal, storage, and disposal in an environmentally sound manner. Mr. Beaver was told by the inspector that information regarding testing and disposal of the contaminated soil would be referred to the groundwater section. A follow-up visit may be necessary to verify adequate cleanup. O�O� W AT eR�G > -{ CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Registered Agent C.T. Corporation System 225 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, N.C. 27603 Dear Sir/Madame: Michael F. Easley Governo William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretar. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource; Gregory J Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Directc Division of Water Qualit DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY August 7, 2001 Subject: Notice of Violation NCGS 143-215.1(a)- Control of Sources of Water Pollution NCGS 143-215.75 Oil Pollution and Hazardous Substance Control Act Carolina Quarries, Inc. White Gardenia Quarry Rowan County, N.C. On July 27, 2001, Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of this Office conducted an investigation of an alleged illegal discharge of oil at the subject facility. During the investigation, it was learned that employees of White Gardenia Quarry, Inc., are steam cleaning hydraulic equipment, washing hand drill tools, and discharging the washwater onto the ground. To comply with the General Statutes pertinent to discharges of wastewater, it will be necessary to immediately discontinue the wastewater discharges. A permit for the construction and operation of adequate wastewater treatment facilities and for the creation of an outlet to lands or waters of the State, for the disposal of wastewater, must be obtained if the discharge is to continue. Furthermore, the failure to immediately notify this department of the oil discharges and to immediately undertake to collect and remove the discharges of oil are violations of NCGS 143-215.85 and 143-215.84(a), respectively. AMA N — Customer Service 1 800 623-7748 Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE (704) 663-16 FAX (704) 663-60 r C.T. Corporation System August 7, 2001 Page 2 Pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A, penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation may be assessed against any person who violates NCGS 143-215.1(a)- Control of Sources of Water Pollution. Pursuant to NCGS 43-215.88(A), penalties of up to' $5,000.00 per day per violation may be assessed against any person who discharges oil, who fails to report such discharges, or who fails to immediately clean up the discharged oil. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by no later than August 21, 2001 explaining action taken to eliminate all discharges, including action taken to restore areas affected by the oily discharges. The response should also indicate the disposal location for any contaminated soil. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale or me at (704) 663- 1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Rowan County Health Department Ms. Helen Holshouser, Manager SBG I. ,,{ JAMES'-B. HUD 'GOVERNOR`' > BILL'HOLMAN 'SECRETARY NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES V DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY MOORESVILLE- REGIONAL OFFICE June 14, 2000 _:- CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED :.Mr. G.A. Loman 2320 Agner Road Salisbury, North Carolina 28146 Subject: Notice of Violation Discharge of Oil Rowan County, NC ,'..Dear Mr. Loman: Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of k; Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of the Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on June 7, 2000 by Wes Bell of this Office. As a result of this investigation, the following condition was found on your property in violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.83(a): The soil adjacent to the graveled driveway on the cleared lot owned by Mr. G.A. Loman along Agner Road was stained with a petroleum �r product (oil). The depth of soil contamination appeared to be three to six inches. 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally Be advised that pursuant to NCGS or negligently discharges oil (or other hazardous substances), or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of NCGS 143-215.83(a), or who fails to report l a discharge as required by NCGS 143-215.85, or who fails to comply with the clean up requirements of NCGS 143-215.84(a), shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand do ars . ($5,000.00) for each such violation, and for each day the violation continues. N L Penalties may also be assessed for the damages to the surface waters of the State that p' t may result from the unpermitted discharge. You will be advised of any enforcement recommendation. W 2 0 :I 0 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 2811S PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - SO% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER w Mr. Loman Notice of Violation Page Two To comply with the regulations, it will be necessary to collect and remove the contaminated soil and restore all affected areas as nearly as may be to the conditions existing prior to the discharge. It is requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating actions taken to collect and remove the discharge, to restore all affected areas, and measures taken to prevent future spills (discharges). Please address your response to Mr. Bell by no later than June 30, 2000. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Attachment cc: Rowan County Health Department NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: June 7, 2000 WO INVESTIGATED BY: Wes Bell TIME SPENT: 1.0 hour PLACE VISITED: G.A. Loman Property PHYSICAL LOCATION: Agner Road, Rowan County MAILING ADDRESS: 2320 Agner Road Salisbury, N.C. 28146 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee PERSON CONTACTED: Mr. G.A Loman, owner REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation of complaint regarding illegal discharge of oil COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department ' 6):M On June 5, 2000, this Office received a report that used oil had migrated off the Loman property onto an adjacent property owner's garden off of Agner Road, Rowan County. The complaint was investigated by Wes Bell of this office on June 7, 2000. The Loman property had been cleared by a contracted logging operation. The adjacent property was inspected to determine if there had been any oil discharges. No oil discharges were detected. Mr. Loman's property was also inspected for possible oil discharges. Four large areas of standing water were observed to contain a sheen that appeared to be caused by the natural decomposition of organic material (stagnant water). The soil at each site did not appear to be impacted by any oil discharges. A small area of soil near the entrance to the Loman property was apparently stained with a petroleum product. The depth of contamination appeared to be three to six inches. No surface water was impacted. Mr. Loman was contacted via telephone regarding the findings of the investigation. Mr. Loman indicated that he would contact the logging operation that was at his property and ask them to remove the contaminated soil. Mr. Loman was informed that all of the contaminated soil needed to be removed for proper treatment/disposal. Once the contaminated soil was removed, the site needed to be returned to the conditions that existed prior to the spill. Mr. Loman was courteous and very helpful throughout the investigation. A follow-up investigation may be necessary to verify adequate cleanup. 2 <t t r 'JAMES.B HUNTJR •GOVERNOR -- aJ- Mr. Mike Fink 440 Lakeshore Drive BILL HOLMAN Salisbury, North Carolina 28146 Dear Mr."Fink: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE June 14, 2000 Subject: Compliant Investigation Rowan County, NC Attached is a copy of the Report of Investigation prepared by Wes Bell of this Office regarding the discharges of oil that were reported by you on June 5, 2000. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Attachment cc: Rowan County Health Department N C : 0 3 0 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER La 'WET. JUKE 27, 2000 Mr. Wes Bell NC Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources 919 N. Main Street Mooresville, N. C. 28115 Dear Mr. Bell: The soil which contained petroleum oil adjacent to the gravel driveway on the cleared lot owned by G. A. Lowman on Agner Road was picked up and removed by the logging firm of Ivey Isenhour during the week of June 17, 2000. The plastic oil containers left by the logging crew was also picked up at that time. The ditch was cleared of logs and the road was re -graded by Isenhour. I believe the problems have been taken care of and the site has been returned to the condition it was before. If I can be of any further help in the matter, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. Best regards, G. A. Lowman 2320 Agner Road Salisbury, N. C. 29144 J NCDENR JAMES B. HUNT JR. GOVERNOR BILL HOLMAN SECRETARY NORTH" CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF G ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY MOORESVILLE .REGIONAL OFFICE WATER QUALITY SECTION May 5, 2000 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. R.L. Harrington, President KERR T. STEVENS. R.L. Harrington Enterprises, Inc. DIRECTOR 2609 Woodsdale Avenue Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081 Subject: Notice of Violation Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement For Violation of NCGS 143-215.1 _ Control of Sources of Water Pollution R.L. Harrington Enterprises, Inc. Rowan County Dear Mr. Harrington: Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commissi6n of this Department ' to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality (Division) has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the _ w investigation conducted at R.L. Harrington Enterprises, Inc. in Enochville, North _ 3 Carolina, on March 30 and April 20, 2000, by Mr. Roberto Scheller of this Office. As - a `j a result of this investigation the following conditions were found on the property and in a drainage ditch adjacent to Crystal Lane in violation of NCGS 143-215.1: R.L. Harrington Enterprises, Inc. was discharging black washwater into a storm water ditch. The ditch flows along Crystal Lane and into an unnamed tributary (UT) of Mill Creek. Mr. Harrington, President of R.L. Harrington Enterprises, -' Inc., was contacted and made aware that the illegal discharge of wastewater must cease and be properly disposed. - ,- - 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10`Yo POST -CONSUMER PAPER Notice of Violation Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement R.L. Harrington Enterprise, Inc. Page Two This letter is to notify you that the Mooresville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division. The recommendation concerns the violation of North Carolina General Statutes 143- 215.1(a), 143-215.1(a)(1), and 143-215.1(a)(6); specifically, discharging wastewater without applying for and receiving the appropriate permit, the creation of an outfall for a wastewater discharge to the waters of the State, and causing or permitting waste to directly be discharged to and intermixed with the waters of the State. Penalties may be assessed, up to $25,000 per day, per violation. Also any violations of water quality standards attributable to the discharge can also be assessed. To comply with the regulations, it will be necessary to immediately discontinue all unpermitted discharges of wastewater. remove the discharge pipe. and restore all affected areas as nearly as may be to the conditions existing prior to the discharge. If you have an explanation for the violations that you wish to present, please respond in writing within ten (10) days following receipt of this Notice. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. Please address your response to my attention at the letterhead address. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Roberto Scheller or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Rowan County Health Department rls r. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: March 30, and April 20, 2000 INVESTIGATED BY: Roberto L. Scheller.,-,., TIME SPENT: 4 Hours PLACE VISITED: R. L. Harrington Enterprises, Inc. PHYSICAL LOCATION: Woodsdale Avenue (See Enclosed Map) Rowan County, NC MAILING ADDRESS: 2609 Woodsdale Avenue Kannapolis, NC 28081 TELEPHONE #: (704) 932-5108 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee PERSON CONTACTED: Mr. R. L. Harrington, President REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation of Complaint Regarding Discharge of Black Wastewater into Ditch. COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department Mr. R.L. Harrington REPORT: On March 27, 2000, this Office received an anonymous complaint regarding the discharge of black wastewater into a dry ditch. The complaint was investigated by Roberto L. Scheller of this office on March 30 and April 20, 2000. The investigation revealed that R.L. Harrington Enterprises, Inc. was discharging black washwater into a storm water ditch. The ditch flows along Crystal Lane (See Photo #1, #2, and #3) to an unnamed tributary (UT) of Mill Creek which is a class WS-II water in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. It was noted during the investigation that Mill Creek is a tributary to the Complaint Investigation Page Two Coddle Creek Reservoir, which is the water supply for the City of Concord. Mr. Harrington, President of R.L. Harrington Enterprises, Inc. was contacted and made aware that the illegal discharge of wastewater needed to be ceased immediately. Any wastewater generated by the company should be properly disposed by connecting to a sanitary sewer or installing a septic tank/nitrification field. A certified ' letter will be sent to Mr. Harrington to inform him of the North Carolina environmental laws regarding the discharge of wastewater and other substances into the waters of the State. 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Water Quality Regional Supervisor North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Mooresville Regional Office Subject: Notice of Violation Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement For Violation of NCGS 143-215.1 Control of Sources of Water Pollution Dear Mr. Gleason, Not realizing the complexities of the situation, during the course of our work week my employees had maintained my fleet of vehicles, including the washing of tires and rims. To my knowledge the black washwater, as noted in the complaint, was nothing but the obvious dirt and black from the tires and vehicles themselves. Subsequent to our notification and inspection by Mr. Roberto L. Scheller, I immediately discontinued the previous normal maintenance until I was able to correct the drainage problem. At this point we have routed the washwater into our septic system Enclosed are several pictures to reflect this correction and clean-up. Let me apologize for any unintentional negligence on my part. I have lived and worked at this present location for over 30 years. To the best of my knowledge, if you would check my record, there has never been cause for prior complaints; and I would like to think that I will never give cause for future complaints as well. I look forward to Mr. Scheller's return inspection and hope this meets with your approval. `b l7 Respec lly, Robert L. Harrington President NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF �� ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES W fA l H D N MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY November 22, 1999 JAMES B. HUNT JR. GOVERNOR CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED BILL HOLMAN Mr. Paul Sprinkle, Owner S�c��ucy Sprinkle's Complete Truck Repair, Inc. 220 Honeysuckle Lane Salisbury, North Carolina 28146 Subject: Notice of Violation Complaint Investigation Illegal Discharge Sprinkle's Complete Truck Repair, Inc. Rowan County, NC Dear Mr. Sprinkle: Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes } and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water and air resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on November 9, 1999 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. As a result Of this investigation, the following conditions were found on the property in violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1: - An employee of Sprinkle's Complete Truck Repair, Inc. was wet sanding a vehicle. The rinse water from the wet sanding had discharged into an adjacent stormwater ditch. A brownish sheen was detected on the rinse water's surface. Be advised that NCGS 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by NCGS 143-215.1. 4 Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to the surface waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge. You will be advised of any enforcement recommendation. .' 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 261 15 . PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Mr. Paul Sprinkle Page Two To comply with the regulations it will be necessary to cease the discharge immediately . It is requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions you have taken. Please address your response to Mr. Bell by no later than December 13, 1999. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Bell or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Attachment cc: Rowan County Health Department M. ppppppp, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: November 9, 1999 INVESTIGATED BY: Wes Bed TIME SPENT: 2.0 hours PLACE VISITED: Sprinkle's Complete Truck Repair, Inc. PHYSICAL LOCATION: 220 Honeysuckle Lane Salisbury, Rowan County MAILING ADDRESS: 220 Honeysuckle Lane Salisbury, N.C. 28146 TELEPHONE #: (704) 637-0122 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee PERSON CONTACTED: Mr. Paul Sprinkle, owner REASON FOR VISIT: Investigation of complaint regarding illegal discharge of oil/antifreeze COPIES TO: RowanCounty Health Department REPORT: On November 9, 1999, this Office received a report that used motor oil and antifreeze had been discharged into a stormwater ditch at Sprinkle's Complete Truck Repair, Inc. in Salisbury, Rowan County. The complaint was investigated by Wes Bell of this office on November 9, 1999. Mr. Bell of this office met with Mr. Sprinkle at the alleged location of the discharge. Mr. Sprinkle indicated that no oil or antifreeze had ever been discharged into the stormwater ditch. The stormwater ditch was inspected for the discharge of oil and/or antifreeze. No evidence was found to indicate oil and/or antifreeze discharges. An oil/water separator was installed at this facility for the containment of oil discharges that occur during vehicle maintenance. Energy Recovery Resources, Inc. has been contracted to remove the constituents in the-oil/water separator on an as -needed basis. The oil/water separator was inspected and no outlet (discharge) pipes were detected. Mr. Sprinkle had the appropriate documentation that verified proper removal of the oil/water separator constituents. Complaint Investigation Page Two During the investigation, an employee of Mr. Sprinkle was wet sanding outside the maintenance shop. The rinse water appeared to contained a brownish sheen and discharged into the adjacent stormwater ditch. No streams were affected by the discharge. According to Mr. Sprinkle, wet sanding is not performed on a regular basis. Mr. Sprinkle was informed that the discharge was a violation of North Carolina environmental laws and needed to be ceased immediately. Mr. Sprinkle indicated that wet sanding would be performed at the drain that is connected to the oil/water separator. Mr. Sprinkle was courteous and very helpful throughout the investigation. A follow-up investigation may be necessary to verify the location of the wet sanding discharges. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE" DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY July 6, 1999 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Ron Wilhelm Post Office Box 598 Kannapolis, North Carolina 28082-0598 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION for Unauthorized Stream Impacts at Landis Industrial Park Intersection of S. Chapel St. & S. Beaver St. Landis, Rowan County Dear Mr. Wilhelm: On June 10, 1999, Charley Schwartz from the Mooresville Regional Office of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) visited the subject property. During the site visit, Mr. Schwartz documented unauthorized impacts to an unnamed tributary to Cold Water Creek which has a water quality certification of WS-IV critical area. Specifically, Mr. Schwartz noted that much of the channel had been either piped or impacted by sediment and fill material associated with the project construction. These activities require a Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) and also require a Section 401 Water Quality Certification from NCDWQ. You were notified of these requirements by a letter prepared by this Office on February 16, 1999; however, it does not appear that you received proper authorization prior to continuing with development of the project, further impacting the subject stream. Therefore, the Division believes that you are in violation of Section 301 of the Federal Clean Water Act. In addition, the Division believes that you are also in violation of North Carolina Administrative Code 15A 2H .0500 which requires application to NCDWQ for these impacts. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff will confirm violations of any Federal Law at a later date. Please respond to this Notice of Violation within 21 days upon your receipt of this letter. Your response should include why these unauthorized impacts occurred and what restorative measures you plan to implement to bring this project into compliance. Failure to respond to this Notice of Violation or to adequately address these unauthorized activities may result in an enforcement action being pursued against you by one or more of the following 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 261 15 PHONE 704-663-1 699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/1 O% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Mr. Ron Wilhelm NOV for Unauthorized Stream Impacts July 6, 1999 Page 2 agencies: 1) The North Carolina Division of Water Quality; 2) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and/or 3) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). In addition, stream mitigation may be required by NCDWQ for these impacts. You should submit your written response to the address listed on the bottom of the letterhead page. If you should have any further questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Charley Schwartz or me at (704)663-1699. Sincerely, n' D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Regional Water Quality Supervisor cc: Eric Fleek—NCDWQ Central Office Steve Chapin - USACOE h:/401 /Lndpknov.doc ` State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James S. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY December 9, 1997 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Cecil Worsley, III, President Worsley Companies, Inc. 10 Cardinal Drive Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Subject: Notice of Violation Violation of NCGS 143-215.1 Illegal Discharge The Derrick Truck Stop Rowan County, NC Dear Mr. Worsley: Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water and air resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on December 3, 1997 by Mr. G. T. Chen of this Office. As a result of this investigation, the following condition was found .on the property in violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1 (discharge of wastewater without an appropriate permit): Top soil in a drainage swale behind The Derrick Truck Stop is contaminated with oil and diesel fuel apparently from runoff from the area used by the truckers to change tires. Be advised that NCGS 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by NCGS 143-215.1. Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to the surface waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge. 919 North Main Street, Nif AVoice 704-663-1699 W Mcoresville, North Carolina 28115 4 FAX 704-663-6040 CAn Equal Opcortunity/Affirmative Action Employer _ 50°o recycled/10% post -consumer paper Mr. Cecil Worsley, III Page Two December 9, 1997 Also be advised that NCGS 143-215.83 makes it unlawful to discharge oil to lands or waters of the State unless such discharge is permitted or otherwise occurs as a result of an act of God or vandalism. NCGS 143-215.85 requires immediate reporting of such spills to this Agency, and NCGS 143-215.84 requires immediate containment and cleanup of any spilled material. Violation of the above cited General Statutes subjects the violator to civil penalties of up to $5,000 per day for each violation. To comply with the regulations it will be necessary to cease the discharge immediately and to restore the area contaminated by the discharge to the condition existing prior to the discharge. It is also requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions you have taken. Please address your response to Mr. G. T. Chen, by no later than December 23, 1997. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Chen or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Acting Regional Supervisor Enclosure CC: Rowan County Health Department Mr. Robert Craig, General Manager, The Derrick Truck Stop Bob Sledge, Compliance Group, DWQ gtc NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation PLACE VISITED: The Derrick Truck Stop DATE: December 5, 1997_ ADDRESS: I-85 and Peeler Road, Exit 71, Salisbury, NC 28144 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin BY WHOM: G. T. Chen 9 7-ZZ, TIME SPENT: 2 hrs. PERSONS CONTACTED: Mr. Robert Craig, General Manager, The Derrick Truck Stop . REASON FOR VISIT:. Complaint Investigation: Alleged discharge of fuel pad wash -water into drains COPIES TO: Mr. Robert Craig, General Manager of The Derrick Truck Stop; Mr. Cecil Worsley III, Worsley Companies, Inc. Rowan County Health Department REPORT: In response to the above referenced complaint referred to this Office on December 2, 1997, by staff of the Division of Solid Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Section, an investigation was performed by Mr. G. T. Chen of this Office on December 3, 1997. According to the complaint, The Derrick Truck Stop, which is owned by Worsley Companies, Inc., has been washing fuel spills off the fuel pads into a drain that empties beside the garage office at the back of a building. The investigation revealed that wash -water may have been discharged from a paved area (behind the truck stop building) that has been used for changing tires . Diesel fuel, antifreeze, motor oil, etc. may have dripped on the ground and washed off into a drainage swale behind the building via a furrow. Top soil on the drainage Swale was dark and oily, and a fuel odor was also detected. According to Mr. Robert Craig, General Manager of The Derrick Truck Stop, an oil/water separator was installed at this Page Two facility to receive storm water and spillages from fuel pump areas. However, Mr. Craig was unable to locate the oil/water separator. Mr. Craig was advised to clean up the contaminated area and properly dispose of the contaminated soil. A Notice of Violation will be sent to Mr. Cecil Worsley, III, President of Worsley Companies, Inc. for the noted unpermitted discharge(s). Further action on this matter may be necessary. S� ate of North Carolina Department of Environment,INA j' Health and Natural Resources ` 'a Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N R Wayne McDevitt, Secretary DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY September 18, 1997 Mr. Bobby Whitley 574 Church Street Concord, NC 28025 Subject: Notice of Violation NCGS 143-215.1 Unpermitted Discharge Whitley's Car Wash Rowan County, NC Dear Mr. Whitley: On August 20, 1997, Mr. Barry Love of this office investigated a complaint concerning a green discharge running through a ditch adjacent to Ridge Avenue in Kannapolis, Rowan County. During inspection of the site, the investigator observed that the discharge was coming from the ground down gradient of Whitley's Car Wash. The investigator spoke to you, and you confirmed that the discharge was coming from Whitley's Car Wash connection to the sewer line. The unpermitted discharge of any wastewater to the waters or lands of the state is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, and is punishable by civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violation. During the investigation, you told 1&. Love that you would have the discharge stopped that same day. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this office by October 1, 1997, explaining what actions were taken to cease the discharge. In responding please direct your comments to the attention of Mr. Barry Love of this office. If you should have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Love, Mr. Rex Gleason(Water Quality Regional Supervisor), or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, 16�4 . Barbara Christian, Acting Regional Supervisor 919 North Main Street, Ay 1K 14 FAX 704-663-6040 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 N)"f CAn Equal Opportunity/AKrmative Action Employer Voice 704-663-1699 500% recyc,ed/10°b post -consumer paper ;i NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: August 20, 1997 INVESTIGATED BY: Barry Love A�TIME SPENT: 1 hour PLACE VISITED: Whitley's Car Wash PHYSICAL LOCATION: 910 Ridge Avenue in Kannapolis, Rowan County MAILING ADDRESS: Bobby Whitley 574 Church Street Concord, NC 28025 TELEPHONE #: (704)425-8220 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin PERSON CONTACTED: Bobby Whitley REASON FOR VISIT: Green discharge in ditch. COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department Larry Phillips REPORT: On August 19, 1997, this office received a complaint concerning a green discharge running through a ditch near 910 Ridge Avenue in Kannapolis, Rowan County. Mr. Barry Love of this office investigated the complaint on August 20, 1997. Upon arrival at the site the investigator observed a green discharge running across an empty parking lot beside Ridge Avenue. The investigator followed this discharge uphill to where it was coming out of the ground. The investigator then went further uphill to Whitley's Car Wash and spoke to Mr. Bobby Whitley(the owner). Mr. Whitley stated that the tire cleaner he used was green and that he had a connection to the sanitary sewer. The investigator showed Mr. Whitley where the discharge was coming from the ground, and Mr. Whitley confirmed that it was a leak from his connection OF - 0. to the sewer line. Mr. Whitley stated that he would take care of the problem that day. A letter will be sent to Mr. Whitley notifying him of regulations pertaining to illegal discharges and requiring him to respond explaining what was done to stop the discharge. State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources • Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY May 13, 1997 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Walt Higgins 714 Park Avenue Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 Subject: Notice of'Violation NCGS 143-215.75 Oil Pollution and Hazardous Substances Control Act of 1978 _Kerosine Oil Spill -Rowa-n -County;- N_C.� Dear Mr. Higgins: Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water and air resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. Ms. Linda Vernon of this Office investigated a complaint on March 21, 1997. As a result of this investigation, the following condition was found on the property in violation of NCGS 143 215.83(a). Upon investigation of the -site, an area of contaminated soil approximately 15 feet by 15 feet around the kerosine oil tank and 15 feet by 10 feet on an adjacent property, as evidenced by dead grass, was observed. Further, the failures to immediately notify this Department of the spill (discharge) and to immediately undertake to collect and remove the discharge are violations of NCGS 143-215.85 and 143- 215.84(a), respectively.. 919 North Main Street, ��� FAX 704-663-6040 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 f C An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 704-663-1699 - 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Mr. Walt Higgins Page Two May 13, 1997 To comply with the regulations; it will be necessary to immediately undertake to collect and remove the discharged kerosine oil and restore all affected areas as nearly as may be to the conditions existing prior to the discharge. Be advised that, pursuant to NCGS 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally or negligently discharges oil or other hazardous substances, or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of NCGS 143-215.83(a), or who fails to report a discharge as required by NCGS 143-215.85, or who fails to comply with the clean up requirements of NCGS 143-215.84(a), shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars. ($5000.00 ) for each such violation. Penalties may also be assessed for the damages to the surface waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge. you will be advised of any enforcement recommendation. it is request that you respond, in writing, to this"Notice, indicating the measures taken to collect and remove the discharge and to restore all affected areas, and also any measures taken to prevent future spills (discharges). Excavated contaminated soil must be disposed of properly. The response should indicate the final disposal site. Please address your response to Ms. Vernon PY no later that May 27, 1997. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Ms. Vernon or myself at 704-663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Acting Regional Supervisor Attachment cc: Rowan County Health Department LV pppppp".i Recheck Complaint Investigation September 5,1997 Oil Pollution and hazardous Substances Control Acto of 1978 Kerosine Oil Spill Rowan County, NC Mr. Walt Higgins Rechecked and cleaned up UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. April 15, 1997 B. Keith Overcash, P.E. Regional Supervisor N.C. Dept. of Health & Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office 919 North Main Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Re: Notice of Violation Ref: DEHNR Letter Dated March 31,1997 Dear Mr. Overcash: N.C. DEPT. OF ENVIROI11so,5I,NT, HEALTH, & NATURAL PEsOU CES APR '1 6 1997 !I P!�Ii'JOPBS'ILLE Or7I.'E VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY During your site visit on March 20, 1997 to Universal Forest Products Eastern Company, Inc.'s facility in Salisbury, North Carolina, you expressed concern about the fact that we were washing forklifts. In your notice of violation letter, you state that we were in violation of numerous state laws. Although we do not believe that periodic washing of our forklift violated any applicable law or regulation, we will work with the state to address any legitimate concerns. We have addressed your concern over washing the forklifts by moving this operation to an area where all of the water from the forklift washing flows to our wood treating process, which is a closed water system_ with noo discharge: Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, ✓G �. Co Scott W. Conklin Manager, Wood Preservation C "MW4110 Corporate Headquarters 2801 East Beltline, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505-9736 Tel: (616) 364-6161 Fax: (616) 361-7534 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office . James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. David Frame New London Brick Works 17375 Old Beatty Ford Road Gold Hill, NC 28071 Dear Mr. Frame: 11DEHNR DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY June 25, 1997 Subject: Notice of Violation Illegal Discharge New London Brick Works Rowan County Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. On June 17, 1997, Mr. Todd St. John of this Office, inspected the New London Brick Works site in regards to an application for a spray irrigation facility to treat domestic wastewater. During the inspection, the following condition was found on the property in violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1: Process wastewater from a brick cutting operation was being discharged from the facility into a ditch leading off of the subject property. The Company does not have a permit to discharge wastewater. Therefore, the subject discharge is a violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1. Be advised that NCGS 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty assessment of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per day per violation when the violation is of a continuing nature, against any person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by NCGS 143-215.1. Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to the surface waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge. You will be advised of any enforcement recommendation. 919 North Main Street, ��� FAX 704-663-6040. Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 4FAn Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 704-663-1699 500% recycled/100/. post -consumer paper Mr. Wyn Frame Page 2 June 24, 1997 To comply with the regulations it will be necessary to cease the discharge immediately. It is also requested that you respond, in writing, to this Notice, indicating the actions you have taken. Please address your response to Mr. Todd St. John by no later than July 15, 1997. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Todd St. John or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, • � C.c �:L� "1 D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Acting Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Rowan County Health Department Ppppst, of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary 1 � • EDEHNFR ' DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT April 8, 1996 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Bill Troxler Mid -South Ford Holland Tractor 914 Webb Road (Exit 70) Salisbury, North Carolina 28146 Subject: Notice of Violation Unpermitted Discharge Mid -South Ford Holland Tractor Rowan County, NC Dear Mr. Troxler: On April 4, 1996, Ms. Patricia Beam of this Office visited your facility to investigate a reported discharge of wastewater. The investigation revealed that the equipment wash area allows water to drainontoa gravel surface which then drains to a stormwater French drain. Due to the hot water used in the steam wash and the oil washed off the equipment (thermal pollution and oil are regulated by effluent standards), this drainage to the stormwater drain and the drainage to the groundwater constitutes a discharge of wastewater to waters of the state. Pursuant -to North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-212 "waters" of the state is defined in Article 21 (Water and Air Resources) of the General Statutes as "...any body or accumulation of water, whether surface or underground, public or private, or natural or artificial, that is contained in, flows through, or borders upon any portion of the State..." This letter is to advise you that NCGS 143-215.1 requires that discharges of this type be permitted and that the discharge be properly treated. NCGS 143-215.6A allows the Environmental Management Commission to assess civil penalties of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day per violation of NCGS 143- 215.1. You will be notified of any enforcement action which may be recommended by this Office. 919 North Main Street, N* 7W FAX 704-663-6040 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 VfC An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 704-663-1699 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Mid -South Ford Holland Tractor Page Two April 8, 1996 The subject discharge must be ceased until it is properly treated and permitted. Surface discharge is an option; however, an alternative system such as a recycle system or a subsurface treatment system are recommended for small flow facilities. Be advised that prior to the installation of a recycle system a nondischarge permit for a recycle facility must be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. A subsurface treatment system would be permitted by the Rowan County Health Department. Permit applications for surface discharge and for recycle facilities are enclosed. A consulting engineer should be retained to evaluate your wastewater requirements and to design an appropriate system. You are requested to submit a written response to this Office no later than May 1, 1996 concerning this Notice. Your response should include what actions have been taken to cease discharge and to obtain permits for the construction of a treatment system. Please direct your response to Mr. D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Beam, Mr. Gleason, or me at 704-663- 1699. Sincerely, Bf th Overcash, P.E. Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Rowan County Health Department PB NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY SECTION 919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115 REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation DATE OF INVESTIGATION: April 4, 1996 INVESTIGATED BY: Patricia Beam and Jesse Wells TIME SPENT: 1.5 hours PLACE VISITED: Mid -South Ford Holland Tractor PHYSICAL LOCATION: I-85 and Webb Road at Exit 70 MAILING ADDRESS: 914 Webb Road (Exit 70), Salisbury, N.C. 28146 TELEPHONE #: 704-855-2980 RIVER BASIN: Yadkin PERSONS CONTACTED: Bill Troxler REASON FOR VISIT: Investigate complaint of illegal wastewater discharge and oil spillage COPIES TO: Rowan County Department of Environmental Health REPORT: On April 2, 1996, Ms. Beam (the writer) and Mr. Wells with the Hazardous Waste Section conducted an investigation of the subject complaint at Mid -South Ford Holland Tractor. Ms. Beam and Mr. Wells proceeded to investigate the site for evidence of spillage of oil and other unpermitted discharges. The owner of the facility accompanied the investigators during the site visit and was very cooperative in disclosing facts concerning the facility. The owner explained that the water (approximately 50 gallons/week) used in steam cleaning the equipment migrates through the gravel around the edge of a concrete pad, and in turn, flows back to the surface of the gravel at a point approximately 25 feet downhill of the cleaning site. It is understood that a French drain system, which is normally used in the handling of stormwater, is located under the gravel, and it is through this system that wastewater from the cleaning operations flows. Due to the oil and other chemicals washed off the equipment, this washwater must be properly treated prior to disposal. Page Two There was evidence of oil around an area of empty 55-gallon drums. A separate report of investigation has been prepared by Mr. Wells documenting this violation and any action considered necessary by the Hazardous Waste Section. State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Linda Diane Long, Regional Manager CERTIFIED MAIL DE H NR DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT September 22, 1994 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Donald Myers Winks S&W Fish Camp 7621 Old Mocksville Road Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 Subject: Notice of Violation Pump and Haul without a permit Winks S&W Fish Camp Rowan County, NC Dear Mr. Myers: On September 22, 1994 Mr. Donald Myers confirmed by telephone that Winks S&W Fish Camp located on Old Mocksville Road, Salisbury, North Carolina, is operating a pump -and haul wastewater disposal system. The operation of a pump and haul facility without the appropriate permit is a violation of NCGS 143-215.1(a)(8) and (9). The pump and haul activity must cease until a Pump and Haul Disposal System Permit has been obtained. Also be advised that discharge to surface waters without an NPDES Permit is a violation of NCGS 143-215.1(a)(6). Enclosed is an application form for a Pump and Haul Disposal System Permit. A Pump and Haul Permit -is limited for a six-month period during which an acceptable method of wastewater treatment and disposal must be installed. A subsurface treatment system (septic tank and drain field) may be constructed with the approval of the Rowan County Health Department as an alternative to surface discharge. NCGS 143-215.6A allows the Environmental Management Commission to assess civil penalties of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day per violation. You will be notified of any enforcement action which may be recommended by this Office. 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Winks S&W Fish Camp Pump and Haul NOV Page 2 It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by no later than October 10, 1994 which details actions taken to cease the pump and haul activities and the installation of a proper wastewater treatment system. In responding please address your response to the attention of Mr. John Lesley of this Office. Should you have any questions concerning this Notice, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley, Mr. D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor, or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Brenda J. Smith, P.G. Regional Supervisor cc: Rowan County Health Department JL IL { 'State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional .Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY January 5, 1998. CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Rockwell Granite Company Mr. Albert F . Meij boom • - P.O. Box 829 Granite Quarry, N.C. 28072 Subject: Notice of Violation NCGS 143-215.1- Control of Sources of Water Pollution Permit Condition -Failure to Meet Turbidity Limits Rockwell Granite Quarry COC NCG020136 Rowan County, NfC. Dear Mr. Meijboom: Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water and air resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations. On December 4,. 1997, Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of this Office conducted an investigation at the subject facility. Effluent tests for turbidity below the two settling ponds were conducted. The results were 640 NTU and'394 NTU. Both results reflect violations of the permit condition for turbidity, which is 50 NTU. 919 North Main Street, �� FAX 704-663-6040 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 �� An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 704-663-1699 500% recycled/10010 post -consumer paper Mr. Albert F. Meijboom January 5, 1998 Page 2 It is also our understanding that the Division of Land Resources (MRO) found Rockwell Granite Quarry in violation of required best management practices. Pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A, penalties of up to $10,000.00 per day per violation may be assessed against any person who violates any classification, standard, limitation or management practice established pursuant to NCGS 143-214.1, 143-214.2, or 143-215, or who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit required by NCGS 143- 215.1. It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by no later than January 15, 1998 explaining action taken to attain compliance with the permit requirements. Please address your response to Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale in this Office. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bou-Ghazale or me at (704). 663-1699, or at the address shown on the letterhead. Sincerely, D.Rex Gl )ason, P.E. Acting Regional Supervisor cc: Rowan County Health Department SBG State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Vivian H. Burke, Regional Manager CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. J. B. Kearns Kearns Used Auto Parts 8525 Sunset End Kannapolis, NC 28081 Dear Mr. Kearns: IL ". A&I;l C)EHNR DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT May 31, 1994 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NCGS 143-215.75 - Oil Pollution & Hazardous Substance Control Act of 1978 Discharge of Oil Kearns Used Auto Parts Rowan County, NC Chapter 143, Article 21 Statutes(NCGS) authorizes an Management Commission of thi the water and air resources Environmental Management has adopted pollution control ru On January 18, 1994, Office, collected soil an samples were collected in adequately been cleaned u car crushing activities. following condition was f NCGS 143-215.83(a): of the North Carolina General d directs the Environmental s Department -to protect and preserve of the State. The Division of the delegated authority to enforce les and regulations. o Chris DeRoller and Mike Tynan,'of this d water samples on your property. These an effort to determine if the site had p after having been contaminated during As a result of this investigation, the und on the property in violation of The illegal discharge of petroleum products to the ground. Laboratory analysis of the aforementioned samples showed that the soil still contains total petroleum hydrocarbons in the gasoline range at concentrations as high as 3,500 mg/kg. The clean-up level for this type of contamination is 10 mg/kg. The petroleum contaminated soil sample was collected in the area where the gasoline tanks had been stored prior to disposal. 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Mr. Kearns May 31, 1994 -page two - Further, the failure to immediately notify this Department of the discharge and to immediately undertake to collect and remove the discharge are violations of NCGS 143-215.85 and 143- 215.84(a), respectively. To comply with the regulations, it will be necessary to immediately undertake to collect and remove the discharge, and to restore the area affected as nearly as may be to the condition existing prior to the discharge. Since soil contamination still exists, please complete the following and submit a report to this office by no later than July 18, 1994: 1) Remove and properly dispose of all contaminated soil. 2) Collect soil samples to document results of clean-up activities. 3) Provide complete documentation of all clean-up work including copies of lab analysis of soil, and a site map showing where soil was removed and soil samples collected. Be advised that, pursuant to NCGS 143-215.88A, any person who intentionally or negligently discharges oil or other hazardous substances, or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of NCGS 143-215.83(a), or who fails to report a discharge as required by NCGS 143-215.85, or who fails to comply with the requirements of NCGS 143-215.84(a), shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a penalty in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5000.00) for each such violation. Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to the surface waters of the State that may result from the unpermitted discharge. You will be advised of any enforcement recommendation. If you should have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor, or me at this Office. Sincerely, D. Brenda J. Smith, P.G. Regional Supervisor State of North Carolina Department of Environment, LTWMA, Health and Natural Resources / • • Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor y p E H N Jonathan B. Howes, Secretor Vivian H. Burke, Regional Manager DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT April 12, 1994 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. J. B. Kearns . Kearns Used Auto Parts 8525 Sunset End Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081 RE: Review `of Soil and Groundwater Sample Results Kearns Used Auto Parts Rowan County, N.C. Dear Mr. Kearns: I have reviewed the February 17, 1994 report from Spectrum Environmental as well as the sample results Mike Tynan and I collected on January 18, 1994. Our results indicate that the soil and standing water at the site contain petroleum compounds. No contaminants were detected in the on -site well. Further cleanup is required at the site particularly in those areas where the gasoline tanks were stored prior to disposal. However, since groundwater has not been impacted, we are referring this matter to the Water Quality Section. Your response and/or questions should be directed to Rex Gleason at (704) 663-1699, ext. 204. Sincerely,, Chris DeRoller Hydrogeologist Attachments cc:Rex:Gleason:.,(with attachments) CMD/sc 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An. Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper North Carolina GROUNDWATER FIELD/LAB FORII� Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT- GROUNDWATER SECTION County :RnCe_nk1. Quad No N6Yx-6C1,1Serial No. o Lat.,?� �- Long. $0Y3 2 Report To: ARO, FRO MR , RRO, WaRO, WiRO, WSRO, Kinston FO Fed. Trust, Central Off., Other: Shipped by: Bu Cou ' , Hand DeI.,.Other- r Collector(s): ( Date % —5v SAMPLE PRIORITY ®ROUTINE EMERGENCY CHAIN OF CUSTODY FIELD ANALYSES € pH400 i Spec. Cond.94 .Z)21 i Temp. oC Odor Appearance =,C4, � Field Analysis By: k `n BOD5 `310 COD High 340 COD Low 335 Coliform:.MF Fecal 31616 /100mi Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml TOC 68o m /l Turbidity 76 NTU Residue., Suspended 530 mg/I pH 403 unit Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/1 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/I Carbonate 446 mg/I Bicarbonate 440 m n Carbon dioxide 405 m /I Chloride 940 mg/l Chromium: Hex 1032 ug/I Color: True 80 Pt -Co Cyanide 720 mg/I Lab Number rl- l Date Receiv Tim Rec'd by: From: Bus, ou e , Hand Del., 0 Other: Data EntryBy: Ck: Date Reported: Purpose: Baseline, Complaint, ComplianceAUS�T, Pesticide Study, Federal Trust, Other: it site gt '; ? n of sampling point Method —C ✓� A - Silver 46566 V mall Al -Aluminum 46 . i-carb) 902 mq/l I I Ba - 45 mq1l I Cr - Chromium 46560 15 m I Cu -C'opper 46562 Fe - Iron 46563 H - Mercury 71900 K - Potassium 46555 M - Magnesium 46554 Mn - Manganese 46565 N 610 mq/I Na - Sodium 46556 - Lead 46564 Sample Interval O ip. etc.) u I Or anochlorine Pesticides u I Organophosphorus Pesticides u I Nitrogen Pesticides uA m 1 Acid Herbicides u I uqA Semivolatile Organics u I un u Volatile Organics (VOA bottle) m /1 m I TPH - Gasoline Range u I TPH - BTEX Gasoline Range mg/I. u /i N.C. I DE PT. OF Lab Comments: 8111,,11111 UP M1o�11T.AI: N.NAG.M NT MRRRFSVII I F RFRIGUAi DFUCE GW-54 REV. 61^3 For Dissolved Analysis - submit filtered sample and write "DIS" in block. LAB NO. 4G16 REPORTED BY � CHECKED BY L' REVIEWED BY SAME TYPE: WATER EHHR/DEK LABORATORY VOLATILE ANALYTICAL REPORT ANALYSIS RESULTS SUPERVISOR -& DATE Jxp 19 ENTERED BY CHECKED BY CAS# VOA TARGET COKPOUND TQL DETECTED CAS# VOA TARGET COMPOUND TQL DETECTED ua/l uo/1 uo/1 ua/l 75-35-4 1,1-Dichloroethene 0.75 U 96-18-4 1,2,3-Trichloropropane 0.25 U 75-09-2 Kethylene Chloride 0.25 U 108-A6-1 Bromobenzene 1 U 156-60-5 trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 0.75 U 95-49-8 2-Chlorotoluene 0.25 U 75-34-3 1,1-Dichloroethane 0.25 U 106-43-4 4-Chlorotoluene 0.25 U 590-20-7 2,2-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 541-73-1 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 U 156-59-4 cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 106-46-7 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 U 67-66-3 Chloroform 0,25 U 95-50-1 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 U 74-97-5 Broaochloromethane 0.75 U 96-12-8 1,2-Dibroao-3-Chloropropane 1 U 71-554 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.25 U 120-81-1 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.25 U 563-58-6 1,1-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 87-68-3 Hexachlorobutadiene 0.25 U 56-23-5 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.75 U 87-61-6 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene 0.75 U 107-06-2 1,2-Dichloroethane 0.25 U 1634-04-4 Kethyl-tert-butyl ether 5 U 79-01-6 Trichloroethene 0.25 U 71-13-2 Benzene 1 U 78-87-5 1,2-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 108-88-3 Toluene 1 11 75-27-4 Bromodichloromethane 0.25 U 100-41-4 Ethyl benzene 1 5.1 74-95-3 DibromoMethane I U 108-38-3 a,p-lylenes 2 21 10061.01-5 cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 95-47-6 o-%ylene 11 10061-02-6 trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 100-42-5 Styrene 1 U 79-00-5 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 0.25 U 98-82-8 Isopropylbenzene 1 U 127-18-4 Tetrachloroethene 0.25 U 103-65-1 n-Propylbenzene 1 2.5 142-28-9 1,3-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 108-67-8 1,3,5-Triaethylbenzene 1 6.2 124-48-1 Dibroaochloroaethane 0.75 U 98-06-6 tert-Butylbenzene 1 U 106-93-4 1,2-Dibroaoethane 1 U 95-63-6 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1 24 108-90-7 Chlorobenzene 0.25 U 135-98-8 sec-Butylbenzene 1 U 630-20-6 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.25 U 99-87-6 p-isopropyltoluene 1 U 75-15-2 Bromoform 0.5 U. 104-51-8 n--Butylbenzene 1 6.9 79-34-5 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.75 U 91-20-3 Naphthalene 1 17 TQL- Target Quantitation Limit- Subject to Other purgeables detected Detected change due to instrument sensitivity (up to 10 highest peaks) ug/l T- Tentatively Identified, not confined E- Estimated Value 15 UNIDENTIFIED PEAKS REPORTED BY GC/PID U- Samples analyzed for this compound but NO VOLATILE ORGANIC COKPOUNDS DETECTED not detected BY BLCD N- Sample not analyzed for this compound D- Detected below quantitation limit K- GC/KS Analysis performed COKKENTS; GROUNDWATER FIELD/LAB 15,pR��AIN Of C North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - GROUNDWATER SECTION County Quad No 6 serial S` y�� SAMPLE PRIORITY Lat. 3 5030 ' Y ?Long. ;:.OUTINE EMERGENCY / �_ '�,��,�c�`CHAIN OF CUSTODY Report To: ARO, FRO, AR� RRO, WaI Yv R6Xs v WSRO, Kinston FO, Fed. Trust, Centr gol.Qr br Shipped by• Bus ouri Hand Del �th Lab Number Date Received I - 1 `1 - -I y Time ' UU Rec'd by:� From: Bus, ou ier, Hand Del., Other: Data Entry By: CkG96 Date Reported: Purpose: Collector(s): ! Date 1L18:1961 Time ,2.'00 Baseline, Complaint, Compliancer,AlliLUS ,Pesticide Study, Federal Trust, Other: pH400 N1'%9_ Spec. Cond.94 at 250 C Temp.10 — oC Odor Appearance .111d s : " Field Analysis By: , - :6d- �► a r� LABORATORY ANALYSES Owner J - 9 . KPc rn 5 Location or site 4f 52S Sua-se f L� �tJc• Description of sampling point /a' Sampling Method a r/b, /o Sample Interval Remarks ump, bailer, etc.) (pumping time, air tamp. etc.) BOD 310 maA Diss. Solids 70300 mgVl A - Silver 46566 u I COD High 34o mg/I Flouride 951 m , Al - Aluminum 46557 u I COD Low 335 m9A Hardness: Total goo mqll As - Arsenic 46551 u I Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml Hardness non-carb 902 m /1 Be - Barium 46558 uqA Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100m1 Phenols 32730 u I Ca - Calcium 46552 m I TOC 680 m /I Sciecific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm2 Cd - Cadmium 46559 u Turbidity 76 NTU Sulfate 945 m I Cr - Chromium 46560 u A Residue., Suspended 530 mg/I Sulfide 745 m I Cu - Copper 46562 u I Fe - Iron 46563 uaA H - Mercury 71900 u A pH 403 unit K - Potassium 46555 m /l Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mgA M - Ma nesium 46554 m I Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/I Mn - Manganese 46565 uaA Carbonate 445 mg/I NH as N 610 m 1 Na - Sodium 46556 m I Bicarbonate 440 m A TKN as N 625 mqj1 Ni - Nickel u A Carbon dioxide 40.9 m /1 NO + NO as N 630 m I Pb - Lead 46564 u I Chloride 940 mgA P: Total as P 665 m A Se - Selenium u I Chromium: Hex 1032 u I Zn - Zinc 46567 ucyl Color: True 80 Pt -Co Cyanide 720 mg/I Lab Comments: Organophosphorus Pesticides Nitrogen Pesticides Acid Herbicides Semivolatile Organics Volatile Organics (VOA bottle) TPH - Gasoline Range j< TPH - BTEX Gasoline Ranae GW-54 REV.''"", For Dissolved Analysis - submit filtered sample and write "DIS" in Uoch. SEMIVOLATILE ORGANICS REPORT - DEM LAB LAB NUMBER:4G45 SUPERVISOR LAB #:4G45 DATE: REPORTED BY CHECKED BY rn ENTERED BY REVIEWED BY CHECKED BY SAMPLE TYPE: SEDIMENT DILUTION FACTOR: CAS NUMBER TQL ANALYTE NAME X 1 108-95-2 660 PHENOL U 111-44-4 660 BIS(2-CHLOROETHYL) ETHER U 95-57-8 660 2-CHLOROPHENOL U 541-73-1 .660 1,3-DICHLOROBENZENE U 106-46-7 660 1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE U 100-51-6 1300 BENZYL ALCOHOL U 95-50-1 660 1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE U 95-48-7 660 2-METHYL PHENOL U 108-60-1 660 BIS(2-CHLOROISOPROPYL) ETHER U 106-44-5 660 4-METHYL PHENOL U 621-64-7 660 N-NITROSO-DI-N-PROPYLAMINE U 67-72-1 660 HEXACHLOROETHANE U 98-95-3 660 NITROBENZENE U 78-59-1 660 ISOPHORONE U 88-75-5 660 2-NITRO PHENOL U 105-67-9 660 2,4-DIMETHYL PHENOL U 65-85-0 3300 BENZOIC ACID U 111-91-1 660 BIS(2-CHLOROETHOXY) METHANE U 120-83-2 660 2,4-DICHLORO PHENOL U 120-82-1 660 1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENE U 91-20-3 660 NAPHTHALENE 106-47-8 1300 4-CHLOROANILINE U 87-68-3 660 HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE U 59-50-7 1300 4-CHLORO-3-METHYL PHENOL U 91-57-6 660 2-METHYL NAPHTHALENE 77-47-4 660 HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE U 88-06-2 660 2,4,6-TRICHLORO PHENOL U 95-95-4 660 2,4,5-TRICHLORO PHENOL U 91-58-7 660 2-CHLORO NAPHTHALENE, U 88-74-4 3300 2-NITROANALINE U 131-11-3 660 DIMETHYL PHTHALATE U 208-96-8 660 ACENAPHTHYLENE U 606-20-2 660 2,6-DINITROTOLUENE U 99-09-2 3300 3-NITROANALINE U 83-32-9 660 ACENAPHTHENE U 51-28-5 3300 2,4-DINITRO PHENOL U 100-02-7 3300 4-NITRO PHENOL U 132-64-9 660 DIBENZOFURAN U 121-14-2 660 2,4-DINITROTOLUENE U 84-66-2 660 DIETHYL PHTHALATE U 7005-72-3 660 4-CHLOROPHENYL PHENYL ETHER U 86-73-7 660 FLUORENE U 100-01-6 3300 4-NITROANALINE U 534-52-1 3300 4,6-DINITRO-2-METHYL PHENOL U e 1 CONC . UG/KG 300 E 350 E SEMIVOLATILE ORGANICS REPORT - DEM LAB 86-30-6 660 N-NITROSODIPHENYLAMINE U 101-55-3 660 4-BROMOPHENYL PHENYL ETHER U 118-74-1 660 HEXACHLOROBENZENE U 87-86-5 3300 PENTACHLORO PHENOL U 85-01-8 660 PHENANTHRENE U 120-12-7 660 ANTHRACENE U 84-74-2 66.0 DI-N-BUTYL PHTHALATE U 206-44-0 660 FLUORANTHENE U 129-00-0 660 PYRENE U 85-68-7 660 BUTYLBENZYL PHTHALATE U 91-94-1 1300 3,3'-DICHLOROBENZIDINE U 56-55-3 660 BENZO(A)ANTHRACENE U 218-01-9 660 CHRYSENE U 117-81-7 660 BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE U 117-84-0 660 DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE U 205-99-2 660 BENZO(B)FLUORANTHENE U 207-08-9 660 BENZO(K)FLUORANTHENE U 50-32-8 660 BENZO(A)PYRENE U 193-39-5 660 INDENO(1,2,3-CD)PYRENE U 53-70-3 660 DIBENZO(A,H)ANTHRACENE U 191-24-2 660 BENZO(G,H,I)PERYLENE U OTHER SEMIVOLATILE ORGANICS FOR SAMPLE NUMBER : 4G45 DIMETHYL BENZENE C8.H10 870 DIMETHYL BENZENE C8.H10 690 ETHYL METHYL BENZENE C9.H12 710 TRIMETHYL BENZENE C9.H12 700 TRIMETHYL BENZENE C9.H12 1400 TRIMETHYL BENZENE C9.H12 650 ETHYL DIMETHYL BENZENE C10.H14 420 TETRA METHYL BENZENE C10.H14 350 UNIDENTIFIED 690 UNIDENTIFIED 420 UNIDENTIFIED 910 UNIDENTIFIED` 500 UNIDENTIFIED 550 UNIDENTIFIED 560 UNIDENTIFIED 320 •ESTIMATED GASOLINE CONCENTRATION. 37000 TQL= TARGET QUANTITATION LIMIT T= TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED ESTIMATED CONCENTRATION E= ESTIMATED CONCENTRATION U= COMPOUND ANALYZED FOR NOT DETECTED N= COMPOUND NOT ANALYZED FOR D= DETECTED BELOW QUANTITATION LIMIT H= HOLDING TIME EXCEEDED TQL SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO INSTRUMENT SENSITIVITY T T T T T T T T E E E E E E E REPORTED BY CHECKED BY REVIEWED BY SAMPLE TYPE: SEDIMENT EHNR/DEM LABORATORY VOLATILE ANALYTICAL REPORT GASOLINE RANGE ESTIMATED TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON ANALYSIS RESULTS TQL 1875 mg/Kg CAS# VOA TARGET COMPOUND TQL DETECTED ua/Ka ug/Kg_ 1634-04-4 Methyl-tert-butyl ether 1500' U 71-43-2 Benzene 300 360 108-88-3 Toluene 300 860 E 100-41-4 Ethyl benzene 300 U 108-38-3 m,p-Xylenes 600 830 E 95-47-6 o-Xylene 300 430 E TQL- Target Quantitation Limit- Subject to change due to instrument sensitivity T- Tentatively Identified, not confirmed E- Estimated Value U- Sample analyzed for this compound but not detected N- Sample analyzed for this compound but not quantitated D- Detected below quantitation limit , COMMENTS LAB NO. 4G45 SUPERVISOR DATE ENTERED BY CHECKED BY DETECTED mg/Kg 3500 mg/Kg North Carolina �j Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources GROUNDWATER FIELD/LAB FORM HA! N O r UUSTO RVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT- GROUNDWATER SECTION County ill-)r4l ✓l, Quad NO'—"` �Serial No. d ? SAMPLE PRIORITY Lat. 36 30rY . Long. _go �� � • u t ROUTINE ` Report To: ARO, FRO, I R� RO, WaRO, WIRO, WSRO, Kinston FO, Fed. Trust, Central Off., Other: Shipped by: Bus,��, Hand Del., Oth r Collector(s): Date 1 FIELD ANALYSES pH400 d,:5 Spec. Cond.94 $a at:�6° C Temp.lo 94 oC Odor A�)19 Appearance C-L_ A Field Analysis By: l( '110 4 Z /24"in LABORATORY ANALYSES �All� I©1=' CUSTODY Lab Number Date Receiv -q Time c1 6y Rec'd by: From: Bus,(!oPr, Hand Del., 0 Other: Data Entry By: G Date Reported: Description "of sampling point _ 41�% re - Sampling Method Pu m:;� Sample Interval Z-4 As Rma " Remarks (Pump, bailer, etc.) (pumping time, air temp. etc.) Organophosphorus Pesticides Nitrogen Pesticides Acid Herbicides Semivolatile Organics ly Volatile Organics (VOA bottle) TPH - Gasoline Range TPH - BTEX Gasoline Range Lab Comments: GW-54 REV. 6101 For Dissolved Analysis - submit filtered sample and write "DIS" in block. EHNR/DEK LABORATORY VOLATILE ANALYTICAL REPORT f LAB N0. 4G4 t REPORTED BY CHECKED BY REVIEWED BY SUPERVISOR DATE /G ENTERED BY CHECKED BY SAMPLE TYPE: WATER ANALYSIS RESULTS CAS# VOA TARGET COMPOUND TQL DETECTED CAS# VOA TARGET COMPOUND TQL DETECTED ug/1 ug/1 ug/l ug/l 75-35-4 1,1-Dichloroethene 0.75 U 96-18-4 1,2,3-Trichloropropane 0.25 U 75-09-2 Methylene Chloride 0.25 U 108-86-1 Broaobenzene 1 U 156-60-5 trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 0.75 U 95-49-8 2-Chlorotoluene 0.25 U 75-34-3 1,1-Dichloroethane 0.25 U 106-13-4 4-Chlorotoluene 0.25 U 590-20-7 2,2-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 511-73-1 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 U 156-59-4 cis-1,2-Dichloroethene 0.25 U 106=46-7 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 U 67-66-3 Chloroform 0.25 U 95-50-1 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 0.25 U 74-97-5 Bromochloromethane 0.75 U 96-12-8 1,2-Dibroao-3-Chloropropane 1 U 71-55-6 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.25 U 120-82-1 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.25 U 563-58-6 1,1-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 87-68-3 Hexachlorobutadiene 0.25 U 56-23-5 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.75 U 87-61-6 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene 0.75 U 107-06-2 1,2-Dichloroethane 0.25 U 1634-04-4 Kethyl-tert-butyl ether 5 U 79-01-6 Trichloroethene 0.25 U 71-43-2 Benzene 1 U 78-87-5 1,2-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 108-88-3 Toluene 1 U 75-27-4 Bromodichloromethane 0.25 U 100-41-4 Ethyl benzene 1 U 74-95-3 Dibroaomethane 1 U 108-38-3 a,p-%ylenes 2 U 10061-01-5 cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 95-47-6 o-gylene 1 U 10061-02-6 trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 0.25 U 100-42-5 Styrene 1 U 79-00-5 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 0.25 U 98-82-8 Isopropylbenzene 1 U 127-18-4 Tetrachloroethene 0.25 U 103-65-1 n-Propylbenzene 1 U 142-28-9 1,3-Dichloropropane 0.25 U 108-67-8 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene 1 U 124-18-1 Dibroaochloroaethane 0.75 U 98-06-6 tert-Butylbenzene 1 U' 106-93-4 1,2-Dibromoethane 1 U 95-63-6 1,2,4-Triaethylbenzene 1 U 108-90-7 Chlorobenzene 0.25 U 135-98-8 sec-Butylbenzene 1 U 630-20-6 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.25 U 99-87-6 p-isopropyltoluene 1 U 75-25-2 Broaofora 0.5. U 104-51-8 n-Butylbenzene 1 U 79=34-5 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.75 U 91-20-3 Naphthalene 1 U TQL- Target Quantitation Limit- Subject to Other purgeables detected Detected change due to instrument sensitivity (up to 10 highest peaks) ug/1 T- Tentatively Identified, not confirmed B- Estimated Value U- Samples analyzed for this compound but NO VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS not detected DETECTED BY GC PID/ELCD. N- Sample not analyzed for this compound D- Detected below quantitation limit M- GC/KS Analysis performed COMMENTS: SEMIVOLATILE ORGANICS REPORT - DEM LAB LAB NUMBER AG-44 REPORTED BY CHECKED BY REVIEWED BY �11 SAMPLE TYPE: WATER SUPERVISOR]6%, LAB #:4G-44 DATE ENTERED BY CHECKED BY DILUTION FACTOR : GAS NUMBER TQL ANALYTE NAME x 1 108-95-2 10 PHENOL 111-44-4 10 BIS(2-CHLOROETHYL) ETHER 95-57-8 '10 2-CHLOROPHENOL 541-73-1 10 1,3-DICHLOROBENZENE 106-46-7 10 1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE 100-51-6 20 BENZYL ALCOHOL 95-50-1 10 1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE 95-48-7 10 2-METHYL PHENOL 108-60-1 10 BIS(2-CHLOROISOPROPYL) ETHER 106-44-5 10 4-METHYL PHENOL 621-64-7 10 N-NITROSO-DI-N-PROPYLAMINE 67-72-1 10 HEXACHLOROETHANE 98-95-3 10 NITROBENZENE 78-59-1 10 ISOPHORONE 88-75-5 10 2-NITRO PHENOL 105-67-9 10 2,4-DIMETHYL PHENOL 65-85-0 50 BENZOIC ACID 111-91-1 10 BIS(2-CHLOROETHOXY) METHANE 120-83-2 10 2,4-DICHLORO PHENOL 120-82-1 10 1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENE 91-20-3 10 NAPHTHALENE 106-47-8 20.4-CHLOROANILINE 87-68-3 10 HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE 59-50-7 20 4-CHLORO-3-METHYL PHENOL 91-57-6 10 2-METHYL NAPHTHALENE 77-47-4 10 HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE 88-06-2 10 2,4,6-TRICHLORO PHENOL 95-95-4 10 2,4,5-TRICHLORO-PHENOL 91-58-7 10 2-CHLORO NAPHTHALENE 88-74-4 50 2-NITROANALINE 131-11-3 10 DIMETHYL PHTHALATE 208-96-8 10 ACENAPHTHYLENE 606-20-2 10 2,6-DINITROTOLUENE 99-09-2 50 3-NITROANALINE 83-32-9 10 ACENAPHTHENE 51-28-5 50 2,4-DINITRO PHENOL 100-02-7 50 4-NITRO PHENOL 132-64-9 10 DIBENZOFURAN 121-14-2 10 2,4-DINITROTOLUENE 84-66-2 10 DIETHYL PHTHALATE 7005-72-3 10 4-CHLOROPHENYL PHENYL ETHER 86-73-7 10 FLUORENE 100-01-6 50 4-NITROANALINE 534-52-1 50 4,6-DINITRO-2-METHYL PHENOL CONC. UG/L U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U SEMIVOLATILE ORGANICS REPORT - DEM LAB 86-30-6 10 N-NITROSODIPHENYLAMINE U 101-55-3 10 4-BROMOPHENYL PHENYL ETHER U 118-74=1 10 HEXACHLOROBENZENE U 87-86-5 50 PENTACHLORO PHENOL U 85-01-8 10 PHENANTHRENE U 120-12-7 10 ANTHRACENE U 84-74-2 10 DI-N-BUTYL PHTHALATE U 206-44-0 10 FLUORANTHENE U 129-00-0 10 PYRENE U 85-68-7 10 BUTYLBENZYL PHTHALATE U 91-94-1 20 3,31-DICHLOROBENZIDINE U 56-55-3 10 BENZO(A)ANTHRACENE U 218-01-9 10 CHRYSENE U 117-81-7 10 BIS(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE U 117-84-0 10 DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE U 205-99-2 10 BENZO(B)FLUORANTHENE U 207-08-9 10 BENZO(K)FLUORANTHENE U 50-32-8 10 BENZO(A)PYRENE U 193-39-5 10 INDENO(1,2,3-CD)PYRENE U 53-70-3 10 DIBENZO(A,H)ANTHRACENE U 191-24-2 10 BENZO(G,H,I)PERYLENE U OTHER SEMIVOLATILE ORGANICS FOR SAMPLE NUMBER : 4G-44 NO ACID OR BASE/NEUTRAL EXTRACTABLE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS WERE DETECTED BY GC/MS. TQL= TARGET QUANTITATION LIMIT T= TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED ESTIMATED CONCENTRATION E= ESTIMATED CONCENTRATION U= COMPOUND ANALYZED FOR NOT DETECTED N= COMPOUND NOT ANALYZED FOR D= DETECTED BELOW QUANTITATION LIMIT H= HOLDING TIME EXCEEDED TQL SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO INSTRUMENT SENSITIVITY _f State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Vivian H. Burke, Regional Manager Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested MA - 3;-4, �a �EHNR DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT November 18, 1993 Mr. Brent Adkins Salisbury Service Center 1103 Statesville Avenue Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 Subject: Notice of Violation Unpermitted Discharge Salisbury Service Center Rowan County, NC Dear Mr. Adkins: On November 18, 1993, Mr. John Lesley of this Office visited your facility relative to a complaint concerning a wastewater discharge. The investigation revealed that the oil water.separator is discharging to waters of the State. This letter is to advise you that North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1 requires that discharges of this type be permitted. and that the discharge be properly treated. NCGS 143- 215.6A allows the Environmental Management Commission to assess civil penalties of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day per violation of NCGS 143-215.1. You will be notified of any enforcement action which may be recommended by this Office. It is requested that the subject discharge be ceased until it is properly treated and permitted. An alternative to surface discharge, such as connecting to the City of Salisbury collection system is recommended for consideration. Be advised that prior to connecting to the Salisbury collection system, permission must be granted by the City. You are requested to submit,a written response to this Office by December 15, 1993 concerning this Notice. Your response should include what action has been taken to permit the treatment system for surface discharge or to eliminate the discharge. Please direct your response to Mr. D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor. 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Telephone 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper IF Page Two Nonpermitted Discharge Salisbury Service Center If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Gleason or me at 704/663-1699. Sincerely, Brenda J. Smith, P.G. Regional Supervisor cc: Rowan County Health Department JL �. IDUPT. OP IgATURAL q ILF.SOURCES AND PMEPii e' y6 DEVELO ,�' �MUNITY d� JUL 2 21992 11VIS11% RF [N11RDIOMTAL q{pllAsvial MOIIRESVIIIE RE610M State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Ifealth and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G. Martin, Governor A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Acting Director Regional Offices July 16, 1992 Asheville 704/251-6208 Mr. Paul A Brown W. A. Brown and Son, Inc. Fayetteville 2001 South Main Street 919/486-1541 Salisbury, NC 28145 Mooresville 704/663-1699 RE: Request for Remission of Civil Penalty W. A. Brown and Son, Inc. Raleigh File No. LV 92-25 919/571-4700 Rowan County Washington Dear Mr. Brown: 919/946-6481 The Division of Environmental Management has received your Wilmington request for remission of civil penalty dated July 9, 1992, with 919/395-3900 accompanying support information. Your request will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled enforcement conference and you Winston-Salem will be notified of the results. 919/896-7007 Should you have any questions, please contact either Kevin Bowden or me at (919)733-5083. Sincerely, /,�.� /c , Kent Wiggins, Supervisor Facilities Assessment Unit cc: fil.reiaL Jfece. Enforcement File/Central Files Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer _ - A y �'F' �'r.. ,.. .,'Y?'�i7. e tic'. Q L-GONER, HAMRIGK, HASTY, MONTEITH, I L. t,' ✓ (�'�� ' KRATT AND MGDONNELL ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW SUITE 2500, TWO FIRST UNION CENTER CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28282 WILLIAM J. WAGGONER 7041332-6141, 375-1431 S. DEAN HAMRICK TELEGOPIER 704/375-5102 JOHN H. HASTY JAMES D. MONTEITH EMIL F. KRATT ROBERT D. MCDONNELL RICHARD L. HUFFMAN CARL B. HUBBARD G. BRYAN ADAM S, I II MICHAEL J. ROUSSEAUX July 9, 1992 FRED H. HASTY (19043-1988) 4:s JULs- Mr. Steve W . Tedder WATER QUALITY Water Quality Section Chief Division of Environmental Management 5������� F. P. O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Re: W. A. Brown & Son, Inc. - Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation of N.C. General Statute 143.215.1(A)(6) - Rowan County - File No.: LV 92-25 - NPDES No.: NC 0045675 Dear Steve: In accordance with our conversation, I enclose client's written Request for Remission and Mitigation. You will recall this is the company that is moving from the facility to go on the Salisbury sewer system and avoid the continuing problems arising from this underutilized plant. They plan to move no later than September 1, 1992, if there are no construction delays; and you indicated that the matter would be deferred until the October_meeting so that the actual move can be confirmed. With best wishes, WJW:jel Enclosures Sincerely, /wilili�amj. Waggoner S A W. A. BROWN & SON, INC. 2001 SOUTH MAIN STREET SALISBURY, NC 28144 (704) 636-5131 July 9, 1992 Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Environmental Management P. O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Re: W. A: Brown & Son, Inc. File No.: LV 92-25 NPDES No.: NC 0045675 Dear Mr. Tedder: I refer to Mr. Everett's letter dated June 10, 1992, which was received on June 22, 1992, regarding the proposed civil penalty of $7,036.05. The purpose of this letter is to request remission or mitigation of the proposed penalty. Enclosed is executed Waiver of Right to Administrative Hearings and Stipulation of Facts. As a preliminary matter, we call to your attention: 1. Actual usage of the plant is about 500 to 700 gallons per day although it is permitted for 5,000 gallons. 2. Underutilization permits a very small amount of cleaning materials to distort the system's operations. 3. By reason of continuing problems with this plant and the roof system on the 100,000 square -foot building, W. A. Brown & Son, Inc., is moving and has signed a lease for a new 100,000 square -foot building which will be served by the Salisbury water system.. The move will be at great expense. This move will effectively avoid further problems with this or any other package sewage plant. The move will be accomplished no later than September 1, 1992, if construction remains on schedule. I 1 Mr. Steve W. Tedder July 9, 1992 ,Page 2 4. A recent inspection of the plant by the Mooresville office (copy of report attached) indicates the plant is in compliance, and there are no significant problems arising from its operation. There have been no problems with quality of water in the discharge stream as there has been no observed discharge into the stream from the system. Prior reports in your file will confirm this. Referring to the factors provided in N.C.G.S. §143(B)-282.1, which may form the basis for penalties, our comments with regard to their erroneous application by the Department are as follows: 1. At no time has there been any observed harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health or to private property resulting from any imbalance in this small plant's operation. 2. The reported violations were sporadic, isolated and of minuscule qualities based upon an outflow of approximately 500 to 700 gallons per day. 3. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or air quality has not been observed or demonstrated. Prior inspections by the Department have stated that there has been no observed discharge into the receiving stream from this plant. The latest report dated June 3, 1992, states the effluent in the clarifier was clear, and the stream had a satisfactory appearance. At no time has the Department contended that the receiving stream was in any way adversely affected. 4. The cost of rectifying the damage is none as there has been no damage. The amount of money saved by non-compliance is zero as the most effective means of combating underutilization would be to feed the sewage system food products and add fluid so that the plant could operate at optimum capacity. 5. The violation was not committed willfully or intentionally, rather on occasion through inadvertent introduction of cleaning materials to the sewage system. 6. The prior record of W. A. Brown & Son, Inc., will disclose that on two previous occasions enforcement action has been sought and that the compliance records subsequent to the prior violations have markedly improved. 7. The cost to the State has been incurred primarily by review of reports furnished to the Mooresville office, so the costs have not required a full-blown investigation, inspection of the premises and chemical analysis by the State. i Mr. Steve W. Tedder July 9, 1992 Page 3 Further responding to the Request for Remission or Mitigation, our comments are as follows: A. From the foregoing, we do not feel that any of the statutory bases were properly applied; and, thereby, proposed assessment is detrimental to the petitioner. B. Although there was no continuing environmental damage resulting from the occasional violations, every effort has been made to insure that no further violations occur; and, further, W. A. Brown & Son, Inc., at great expense is going to fully abandon this facility no later than September 1, 1992, assuming construction proceeds as scheduled on the new premises. C. Some of the violations were inadvertent and the result of improper introduction of cleaning materials to this underutilized system. D. As noted above there have been two other occasions on which civil penalties have been assessed, again for minor violations with no real impact on the environment. E. Payment of the civil penalty will simply add to the enormous costs being incurred by W. A. Brown & Son, Inc., to rid itself of this very expensive and troublesome sewage facility. It is fully committed to abandoning the premises containing the package sewage plant and remission of the penalty would reduce further expense relating to the costs created in substantial part by the sewage plant. Based upon the foregoing, we would request remission of the penalty and investigation costs as this company is going to great expense in moving the entire contents, warehousing and manufacturing facilities in a 100,000 square -foot building and incurring lease or mortgage payments substantially in excess of those which would be otherwise applicable to the subject premises. The aggravation of the sewage plant has become intolerable. Very truly yours, W. A. BROWN, INC. Y Paul A. Brown, Production Manager 11 -k STATF- OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN IN THE MA-1-fER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST PERMIT NO, NC45675 ENVIRONI MENTAL IhP NAGEINIENT COMMISSION WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADIVIINTISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS , FILE NO. U 92=25 Having been assessed civil penalties totalling , 7 036 0 for viola6on(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Enviu-onmcnt2J Management dated, June 10 19 , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission C f the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above- stated zitattr r and does stipulate that the facts areas alleged in the assessment document, Thus the 9 th day of , T , 19 9 22 . W. A. BROWN & SON INC. 13Y ADDRESS 2001 South Main Street Salisbury, NC 280144 'I1?LEI'HONE (704) 636-5131 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manag r William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT June 9, 1992 Mr. Paul Brown W. A. Brown and.Son, Inc. 2001 South Main Street Salisbury, North Carolina 28145 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection W. A. Brown and Son, Inc. NPDES Permit No. NCO045675 Rowan County Dear Mr. Brown: Please find enclosed a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the subject facility on May 15, 1992, by Mr. Jeff Fritts of this office. The attached report should be'self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Fritts or me. Sincerely, r D. Rex G eason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Rowan County Health Department JF P.O. Box 950, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950 • Telephone 704663-1699 • FAX 7043-6040 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Empbyer r EPA Form 3560-3 .EPA NPDES Compliance Inspection Report NCDEMWater Quality Section A. Section A. National Data Systems Coding Transaction Code NPDES yr / mo / day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type ® 2F 3 NC00.456 -5 11 12 92 05/15 17 ISO 19 E� 20 E2 Remarks 66 21 Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA Reserved 67 69 70 ❑3 71 © 72 ® 73 = 74 75 BO Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected W. A. Brown and Son, Inc. Cedar Spring Road (NCSR 1560) Salisbury, Rowan County, NC Name of On -Site Representative(s) Peter C. Weed Name Address of Responsible Olfial Paul Brown 2001 South Main Street Salisbury, NC 28145 Entry Time Permit Effective Date 8:06 AM 89/05/01 Exit Time / Date Permit Expiration Date 8:55 92/05/15 94/03/13 Tide(s) Phone No(S) Operator in Responsible Charge (704) 633-8089 Phone No(s) (704) 636-5131 Section C Areas Evaluated During Inspection (S = Satisfactory, M = Marginal, U = Unsatisfactory. N = Not Evaluated) Permit S Flow Measurement NA Protreatment Records / Reports S Laboratory NA Compliance Schedule Faclliry Site Review S Effluent / Receiving Waters S Self -Monitoring Data Section D: Summary of Findings / Comments See Attached Sheets for Additional Items Name(s) and Signature of Inspectors) Jeff Fritts Signature of Reviewer Agency / office / Telephone NCDEM/MRO/ (704) 663-1699 Dyes N No S operations & Maintanance $ Sludge Disposal Other Date June 3, 1992 Date Action Taken Date Compliance 5-Mtus 8 Noncompliance Compliance PERMIT: 1. W. A. Brown and Son, Inc. is permitted to operate a 0.005 MGD wastewater treatment plant. The tertiary sand filter and the gas chlorination facilities are not used. 2. The permit expires March 31, 1994. Application for permit renewal must be made at least 180 days prior to expiration. RECORDS/REPORTS: 1. Lab results, bench sheets, etc. are kept at the Hydrologic, Inc. laboratory. 2. The manner in which the operator keeps his logs and records.is satisfactory. FACILITY SITE REVIEW: 1. The settleable solids target is 30%. The plant is managed to approach and maintain this level. 2. The facility has no sludge digester. Sludge is wasted by pump truck owned and operated by Hydrologic, Inc. and taken to Concord -Rocky River WWTP. 3. Management of the treatment plant is difficult due to low flow, and irregular loadings (closed at night and on weekends). 4. The recent violations of the NPDES Permit may have been due to upsets caused by the disposal of strong cleaning fluids used after ,hours by the cleaning staff. 5. Since the gas chlorination unit is no longer used, chlorine sticks are being temporarily placed in the overflow weir until a tablet chlorinator is obtained and placed into service. FLOW MEASUREMENT: 1. The historical method of flow measurement is not known as the current Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) has just taken over this facility. 2. Flow measurement should be obtained instantaneously at the v-notch weir. LABORATORY: Laboratory analyses are performed by Hydrologic, Inc. i A- EFFLUENT/RECEIVING WATERS: 1. The effluent in the clarifier was clear. 2. The stream had a satisfactory appearance. SELF -MONITORING DATA: .1.: Self -monitoring data were reviewed for 91/05-92/03, with the following noted,: A. One monthly violation of BOD was reported for 91/11. B. One monthly violation of TSS was reported for 91/07. C. Three monthly violations of NH3 as N were reported for 91/07, 91/11, and 91/12. D. No violations since 91/12 were noted. 2. The facility is considered in marginal compliance with permit limitations for the review period. 3. Care should be taken in the routine operation of the facility to maintain the required optimum treatment. This should be easier to do since the correction of the cleaning fluid disposal problem. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: 1. Operations and Maintenance is performed on an "as needed" basis. 2. The blower is generally greased once per month and the oil in the blower is changed twice per year. SLUDGE DISPOSAL: 1. 'A routine schedule of sludge disposal has not yet been developed by the new.operator. 2. Sludge is to be removed as needed by Hydrologic's pump truck and taken to the Concord -Rocky River WWTP. ' ^ ' ^ / 09:25,09 7ERhINAL CONNECTED TO IM% IM% �K[130/M�::- 06�04/� COMPLIANC[ EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PA�E * l::ERHlT--NC0045675 PIPE--001 REPORT PERIOD: 9105-9204 FACILITY-W.A. BROWN & SON INC DES FLOW -- ^ ^ REGION/COUNTY--03 ROWAN �OCATISN--WALIJBURY 5O050 00310 00530 00610 31616 50060 00300 000��. M�N /M�D DOD R�%/-��% NH3+XH4 ' ��EC COLI CHLORINE `- T[` 0C � ��°��� ' I �i�`'�' .C.` �`050 F '17.00 F� 30.0 F 7.00 F i0O0.O NOL F 6.00 N w^ �i�^�~ �'�830 3.70 28.4 2.28 40.0 AM)O.7O 2�.�{ ` 0/06 ' .0Oi2 '^9O 15.5 .70 20.0 .400 8.80 22.C� .0084 4.80 - ' 25 . i OFLE%STHAN .500 6,10 9\ /08 . 0O04 6.15 7 .-0 ' 3.65 330.0 . 60O 6.40 9)/»9 .0025 2.7O 8.5 ` 1.25 30.0 .800 6.2G 26.X 9i/i0 ^0026 6.05 7.0 1^30 LE%%THAN .900 7.70 9i/ii .0004 ��2.08F i5.O ���w��p»�" 35 O ^ 5OO 8 ^^ i= O� OO ~^ 91/i2 .0006 5.25 41^30FLE%%THAN .710 7.90 .�OO6 2.S5 ' 5 7. ^^ 3 45 28 O ^^ 8OO 700 i0 O� 92/02 � .0005 i.3O '7.5 1.15 LE%%THAN .800 7.40 ^^ 1^65 i5.O .45 LE%%THAN .700 7.80 i6.O� 92/03 .0O05 n«ERA6E ^0Oii 7^O3 i4.5 9.04 88.8 .646 7.52 4i.30 330.0 SAXIMU� 0030 42'00 38.0 ^ 7.O LE%%THAN ^4O0 6^i0 O i^ M`AIMUM OOO4 ` 9 .O ^4� - �NIT M�D M�/L MC/L MG/' �/!00ML ^ MG/L MC/l DEC� r 1 �6/O4/� CkER83/:y COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT PAGE � . '-NCO845675 PIPE--OOi REPORT PERIOD: 91 05-92O4 LOC---E �QTLA7Y--W.A. BROWN& SON INC DESIGN FLOW-- .0050 CLASS--' REGION/COUNTY --O3 PROWAN �040� L1�1l V \ Date: February 1989 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS County: Rowan NPDES Permit No. NC 0045675 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility and Address: W. A. Brown and Son, Inc. 2001 South Main Street Salisbury, NC 28145-1408 2. Date of Investigation: January 27, 1989 3. Report Prepared By: .Michael L. Parker, Environmental WWI Engineer I 4. Person Contacted: Mr. Leonard Stogner, Operator; telephone number 704/788-9497 5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of Highway 2.9/601 and S. R. 1560 (Cedar Springs Road), travel 0.8 mile north on S. R. 1560. The wastewater treatment plant is on the right (east) side of S. R. 1560 immediately after crossing the railroad tracks. 6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 350 37' 55" Longitude: 800 32` 04" Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and discharge point do map. USGS Quad No.: E 16 NE 7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): Limited if any area available in the immediate vicinity of the wastewater treatment plant. Several acres, however, do exist across S. R. 1560 which could be utilized if needed. 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Facility is not located in or near any flood plain. Slopes range from nearly level to 30. 9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: No dwellings within 500 feet of the wastewater treatment plant site. 10. Receiving Stream or Affected Surface Waters: Unnamed tributary to Grant: Creek a. Classification: C b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030704 ■ Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The receiving stream contained a small amount of flow at the time of the site inspection, although it was evident that this area was a headwaters area and would not have very much natural stream flow. No other dischargers are located on this stream segment. PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. Type of wastewater: 100o Domestic 0 o Industrial a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.005 MGD b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: N/A C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: Wastewater is entirely domestic. No toxic constituents are expected in the waste stream. d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): Not needed 2. Production Rates (industrial discharges only) in Pounds: N/A 3. Description of Industrial Process (for industries only) and Applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A 4. Type of Treatment (specify whether proposed or existing): The existing facilities consist of an influent bar screen, diffused aeration basin, clarifier, pressure filters, a backwash holding tank, a chlorine contact tank and a V-notch weir for effluent flow measurement. S. Sludge Handling and Disposal Scheme: Waste sludge is removed by a septage hauler. 6. Treatment Plant Classification: Class II 7. SIC Code(s): 3585 Wastewater Code(s): 02 PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds (municipals only)? N/A 2. Special monitoring requests: N/A 3. Additional effluent limits requests: N/A 4. Other: N/A Three PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The wastewater treatment facilities serving the W. A. Brown and Son Company were in excellent operational condition at the time of the site inspection. All wastewater treatment units appeared to be functioning properly and effluent quality appeared excellent. It was noted that this facility rarely discharges, and, when it does, the effluent appears not to reach the receiving stream. It appears the outfall line, which is constructed of clay pipe, allows the effluent to soak into the ground through various cracks and joints. There is no evidence that a discharge has occurred recently at this facility. The wastewater treatment facility should not be hydraulically overloaded based on a workforce of 65 employees. This facility may be able to pursue a non -discharge alternative due to the availability of several acres of undeveloped property across S. R. 1560. This will be brought to the attention of Company officials in a Compliance Evaluation Analysis. Pending final review and approval by Permits and Engineering, it is recommended that the NPDES Permit be renewed. 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OVE 10 MI. y3 K.iNNAPOLIS 12 Ml. $O'30' KANNAPOLIS lO MI. 544000m.E• CHARLOTTE 36 M1. 1 MILE ROAD CLASSIFICATION '+ � is �(•�1C,� Primary highway, Light -duty road, hard or __—�oo FEET *{� l' hard surface improved surface 1 KILOMETER '"awrI O Secondary highway,. hard surface Unimproved road F" Interstate. Route OU. S. Route CState Route ■ N. C. QUADRANGLE LOCATION �' • 3kaY)"- a 4 OWAN MILLS, N. C. 1S \ coo ! N3537.5—W8030%7.5 '. 20242 /V W "C V ON REQUEST 1969 AMS 4855 II NE -SERIES V842 c ,"KEX88/MP COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS REPORT 07/30/92 PAGE 2 PERMIT--NC0045675 PIPE--001 REPORT PERIOD: 9106-9205 LOC--- E FACILITY--W.A. BROWN & SON INC DESIGN FLOW-- .0050 CLASS--2 LOCATION--%ALI%BURY 004OO REGION/COUNTY--03 ROWAN MONTH LIMIT 9.0 91/06 6.8-6.6 91/07 7.00.9 91/08 7.1-6.9 91/09 91/i0 7.3-6.9 91/11 7.4-7.1' 91/12 7.5-6.9 92/01 6.2-6.1 PH 6.11-1."".1 ' ' - Or VATMUL ItESOURCFS ANTI'. yRY D�VELOPMiN�' COMMUNITY 5 JUN 2 3 1992 ✓" State of North Carolina p 6 , art e Q1YlS�-K �i VR1, fi* ��u� -nt of Environment, Health and al Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary June 10, 1992 Director Regional Offices CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Asheville 704/251-6208 MR PAUL A BROWN Fayetteville W A BROWN AND SON INC 919/486-1541 2001 SOUTH MAIN STREET SALISBURY NC 28145 Mooresville 704/663-1699 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of N.C. Raleigh General Statute(s) 143-215.1 (a)(6) 919/571-4700 ROWAN CountyFile No. LV 92-25 Washington NPDES No. NCO045675 919/946-6481 Dear Mr. Brown: Wilmington This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against W.A.- Brown and 919/395-3900 Son, Inc. in the amount of $7,036.05, including $236.05 in enforcement costs. Winston-Salem Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action 919/896-7007 was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143- 215.6A(h). Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. 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, Health, 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: Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Environmental Management P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 K' Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. 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 that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B- 282. 1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of: Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Environmental Management P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 m' 3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an administrative hearing. 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, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. A copy of the petition must be served on. the Department as follows: Mr. John C. Hunter Attorney General's Office Environmental Protection Section Post Office Box 629 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602-0629 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for future violations which occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Kent Wiggins or Dianne Williams Wilburn at (919) 733-5083. Sincer4.,Georgrett ATTACHMENTS cc: ' egiona S.uperaysor Compliance/Enforcement File Central Files Public Information Officer STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. Having been assessed civil penalties totalling for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Environmental Management dated, , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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. This the day of BY ADDRESS TELEPHONE 19_ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Rowan IN THE MATTER OF W. A. Brown & Son, Inc. OF Rowan County FOR VIOLATIONS OF: NPDES PERMIT NO.-NC0045675 AND NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 143-215.1(a)(6) NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION File No. LV 92-25 FINDINGS AND DECISIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, George T. Everett, Director of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. W. A. Brown & Son, Inc. is a Corporation (hereafter Company) organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. The Company operates a 0.005 MGD wastewater treatment plant at Salisbury, North. Carolina, which is located in Rowan County, North Carolina. C. The Company was issued NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on April 17, 1989, effective May 1, 1989, with an expiration date of March 31, 1994. D. Said permit contains the following relevant monthly and weekly average effluent limitations: Parameter Limitation Units Mo. Avg. Weekly Avg. BOD 17.0 25.5 Mg/1 TSS 30.0 45.0 Mg/1 NH3 as N 7.0 10.5 Mg/1 Fecal Coliform --- 2000.0/100ml Ml D.O. --- 6.0 (minimum) Mg/1 E. Monthly self -monitoring reports since July, 1991 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of Violation concerning the permit monthly limitation violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DEM's Mooresville Regional Office. NOV's were not sent to the Company for the weekly average violations and the D.O. (minimum) violations. Page Two G. None of the above-cited'exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. H. The costs to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totalled $236.05. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-212(4). B. NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 is required by G.S. 143-215.1. C. The effluent limitations contained in'the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of.said permit. D. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on one (1) occasion during the month of November, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limits for BODS. E. The Company violated G.S. 143.215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on one (1) occasion during the month of November, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the weekly average permitted effluent limits for BODS.' F. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on one (1) occasion during the month of July, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limits for TSS. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on one (1) occasion during the month of July, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A,. when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the weekly average permitted effluent limits for TSS. Page Three H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on three (3) occasions during the months of July, November and December, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limits for NH3 as N. I. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on six (6) occasions during the months of July, November and December, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the weekly average permitted effluent limits for NH3 as N. J. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on two (2) occasions during the month of July, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the weekly average permitted effluent limits for D.O. K. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on one (1) occasion during the month of . September, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the weekly average permitted effluent limits for Fecal Coliform. L. General Statute 143-215.6A(a) provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. M. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). N. The Director, Division of Environmental Management, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: Page Four III. -DECISION• Accordingly, W. A. Brown & Son, Inc. is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: $ aboo For S of the five (5) subject violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of permit monthly effluent limits. For g of the eleven (11) subject violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. 0045675, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of permit weekly average permit limits. $ D or, TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is (�-7J0/6 percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. $ 236.05 Investigation costs. $ '70 36 i 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 violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (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 violations were 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 Page Five (8) The cost to the State (, A, AI Z 14.6 (D te) George T. E Division of the enforcement procedures. ett, Director vironmental Management Date 7/91 8/91 9/91 10/91 11/91 12/91 1/92 2/92 3/92 Total Date 7/91 7/91 8/91 9/91 10/91 11/91 11/91 12/91 12/91 1/92 2/92 3/92 Attachment A Monthly Average Effluent Limit Violations BOD m 1 Limit 17 mg/1 42.0 1 TSS (mg/1) Limit 30 mcq/ 1 38.0 1 NH as N (ma/l Limit 7.0 ma/1 25.1 18.9 41.3 3 Weekly Average Effluent Limit Violations BOD,(mg/1) TSS (mg/1) NH3 as N (mg/1) Limit 25.5 mg/1 Limit 45.0 ma/1 Limit 10.5 mg/l --- 65.0 18.2 (7/10/91) --- --- 50.2 (7/17/91) 66.0 --- 14.0 (11/13/91) --- --- 23.8 (11/19/91) --- --- 41.2 (12/04/91) -- --- 41.4 (12/17/91) Total 1 1 ■ems T 0009< 'Tul OOT O'OOOZ -4TUIT'I tu.z09:TToO T'eO@ 21 'passassp IOM = * Tle'4os --- Z6/E --- Z6/Z --- Z6/T --- T6/ZT --- T6/ZT --- T6/TT --- T6/TT --- T6/OT --- T6/6 --- T6/8 (T6/i,Z/L)* Z' S T6/L (T6/ST/L)* 6' S T6/L • uTtu O • g -4TuuTq T lu 'O'Q a��Q ones abL-d panuT-4uoO e"` STATE o ✓ � l/" ti vuw v® State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James C.- Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT May 19, 1992 MEMORANDUM TO: Kent Wiggins FROM: Brenda J. Smith p§> THROUGH: D. Rex Gleason PREPARED BY: Tony R. Parker-14-e SUBJECT: Fast Track Enforcement (LV) Violation of NCGS 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO045675 W. A. Brown & Son, Inc. Rowan County, N. C. Attached please find an enforcement report, which details violations of the subject general statute and NPDES Permit by W. A. Brown & Son, Inc. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please advise. Attachment TRP/kr P.O Box 950, 919 North Main street, MooTesville, N.C. 28115-0950 • Telephone 704-G63-1699 • FAX 704.663.6M An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Rowan IN THE MATTER OF W. A. Brown & Son, Inc. _G7 Rowan County FOR VIOLATIONS OF: NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0045675 AND NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 143-215.1(a)(6) NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION File No. IV FINDINGS AND DECISIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, George T. Everett, Director of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. W. A. Brown & Son,.,Inc. is a Corporation (hereafter Company) organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. The Company operates a 0.005 MGD wastewater treatment plant at Salisbury, North Carolina, which is located in Rowan County, North Carolina. C. The Company was issued NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on April 17, 1989, effective May 1, 1989, with an expiration date of March 31, 1994. D. Said permit contains the following relevant monthly and weekly average effluent limitations: Parameter Limitation Units Mo. Avg. Weekly Avg. BOD 17.0 25.5 Mg/l TSS 30.0 45.0 Mg/l NH as N 7.0 10.5 Mg/l Fegal Coliform --- 2000.0/100ml M1 D.O. --- 6.0 (minimum) Mg/l E. Monthly self -monitoring reports since July, 1991 have revealed the following exceedances of the above -cited permit effluent limits: (See Attachment A) F. Notices of Violation concerning the permit monthly .limitation violations at the subject plant were sent to the Company by DEM's Mooresville Regional Office. NOV's were not sent to the Company for the weekly average violations and the D.O. (minimum) violations. Page Two G. None of the above -cited exceedances of the permit effluent limitations were the result of a bypass or power failure at the plant as defined in the permit. _ H. The costs to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totalled $236.05. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-212(4). B. NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 is required by G.S. 143-215.1. C. The effluent limitations contained in the subject permit are terms, conditions, or requirements of said permit. D. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on one (1) occasion during the month of November, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limits for BODS. E. The Company violated G.S. 143.215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on one (1) occasion during the month of November, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the weekly average permitted effluent limits for BODS. F. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on one (1) occasion during the month of July, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limits for TSS. G. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1-(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on one (1) occasion during the month of July, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the weekly average permitted effluent limits for TSS. Page Three H. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on three (3) occasions during the months of July, November and December, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted effluent limits for NH3 as N. I. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on six (6) occasions during the months of July, November and December, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the weekly average permitted effluent limits for NH3 as N. J. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on two (2) occasions during the month of July, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the weekly average permitted effluent limits for D.O. K. The Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675 on one (1) occasion during the month of September, 1991 in the manner and to the extent described in Attachment A, when the permittee permitted waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the weekly average permitted effluent limits for Fecal Coliform. L. General Statute 143-215.6A(a) provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails to actin accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. M. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against the Company pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). N. The Director, Division of Environmental Management, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h) has the authority to assess civil penalties. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: Page Four III. DECISION• Accordingly, W. A. Brown & Son, Inc. is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: For . of the five (5) subject violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0045675, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of permit monthly effluent limits. $ For of the eleven (11) subject violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. 0045675, by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of permit weekly average permit limits. $ TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. $ 236.05 Investigation costs. 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 violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (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 violations were 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 Page Five (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. 1.77 (Date) George T. Everett, Director Division of Environmental Management DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS Tie: (LV) Limit Violation Violator: W. A. Brown and Son, Inc. Address: Mr. Paul Brown 2001 South Main Street Salisbury, North Carolina 28145 Registered Agent: None listed as of May 14, 1992 Address: Regional Office: Mooresville 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 violations: No data exists, which would document harm to the environment or natural resources. 2. The duration and gravity of the violations: For the nine -month review period (July, 1991 - April, 1992), violations occurred in July, September, November, and December, 1991. In addition, all but three (3) of the 16 violations were technical review criteria violations. 3. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality: Unknown 4. The cost of rectifying the damage: No damage documented 5. The .amount of money saved by noncompliance: There is no evidence to suggest any monetary benefit was gained as a result of the non-compliance; however, expenses for consultation assistance to improve operation and maintenance and/or.construction of additional wastewater treatment facilities to provide for consistent compliance have been saved. Assessment Factors Page Two 6. Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally: The violations do not appear to be intentional. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has.regulatory authority: The Company has had two prior assessments. One was for 19 Permit Limit Violations from 1987-1988 (Case No. WQ 89-007). The Company was assessed $14,500.00 and a settlement payment of $5,364.00 was received. The most recent assessment (Case No. LV 91-21) was for 15 Permit Limit Violations from July, 1990 through June, 1991. The Company was assessed $10,500.00. A request for remission was granted and the penalty was modified to the amount of $6,236;05. Payment was received. 8. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: 4 hours by investigator (investigation/ drafting report) @ 16.51/hour = $ 66.04 1 hour by Secretary for typing = 13.50 1 hour by Regional Water Quality Supervisor for review at $31.56/hour = 24.95 1 hour by Regional Supervisor for review at $24.95 = 24.95 Processing by Raleigh Staff = 100.00 TOTAL = 236.05 9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. individual vs. large corporation): The violator is a commercial refrigeration manufacturer and is a N.C. Corporation. 10. Violator's degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance: The Company appears to be trying to some extent to achieve compliance. Assessment Factors Page Three 11. Mitigating Circumstances: None 12. Assessment Factors: a. IWC: 1000 b. Receiving Stream: Unnamed tributary to Grants Creek C. SOC/JOC status/negotiations: N/A d. Copy of MP Screen: Attached e. Copy of Limits Page in Permit: Attached f. Damage: None documented DagEe 7/91 8/91 9/91 10/91 11/91 12/91 1/92 2/92 . 3/92 Total Date 7/91 7/91 8/91 9/91 10/91 11/91 11/91 12/91 12/91 1/92 2/92 3/92 Total Attachment A Monthly Average Effluent Limit Violations BOD (MCILU Limit 17 ma/l 42.0 1 TSS (mcr/11 Limit 20 ma/l 38.0 1 NH_ as N _(ma/l Limit 7.0 ma/1 25.1 18.9 41.8 3 Weekly Average Effluent Limit Violations BODS (mg/11 TSS (mg/11 NH_ as N (mg/1) Limit 25.5 ma/l Limit 45.0 mg/l Limit 10.5 mg/1 --- 65.0 18.2 (7/10/91) --- --- 50.2 (7/17/91) 66.0 --- 14.0 (11/13/91) 23.8 (11/19/91) 41.2 (12/04/91) 41.4 (12/17/91) 1 1 6 H 0 (t N F-' W N p p F•' I- I•j H %o 00 -1IJ 10 lO 1O \ \ \ \ \ 1D 10 10 I N N N t0 t0 l0 l0 lD F•+ F•' I-� F•' N F-' I� F•� 1 1 I f 1 1 1 1 1 I UI UI 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I t I I N %O I I I I I I I I V 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ON 1 1 1 0 0 w Di 0) 0 (D (D ft 0 O P, 14 (D 0 I-� n 0 N- 0 A- (1). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENT'S Final NPDES No. NC0045675 During the period beginning on the effective date of the Permit and last' ng un Permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001. Such discharges shall til expiration, the and monitored by the Permittee as specified below: be Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Lbs/dav Other Units (Specify) Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg Flow BOD, SDay, 20 Degrees C Total Suspended Residue NH3 as N Dissolved Oxygen (minimum) Fecal Coliform (geometric mean) Total Residual Chlorine Temperature Conductivity Monitoring Requirements Measurement Sample *Sample Frequency 1"e Location 0.005 MGD Weekly Instantaneous I or E 17.0 mg/l 25.5 mg/l 2/month Grab E 30.0 mg/l 45.0 mg/1 2/month Grab E 7.0 mg/1 10.5 mg/1 2/month Grab E 6.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l Weekly Grab E U D 1000.0/100 ml 2000.0/100 ml 2/month Grab E, U, D Daily Grab E Weekly Grab E, U, D Weekly Grab U, D * Sample locations: E - Effluent, I - Influent, U - Upstream , D - Downstream at NCSR 1516. The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units and shall be monitored 2/month at the effluent by grab sample. There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. M3 j e CERTIFICATION PAGE I certify that the information in this report is true to the best of my knowledge. All violations of self -monitoring data have been verified by hard copy review of the monthly reports and the appropriate permit. Signature of Principal Investigator(s): Date: , �KEX88/MP COMPLIANCE EVALUATIGN ANALY%I% REPORT . PA ... E ` FACILIPERMIT_-NCOO45675 PIPE--O0i REPORT PERIOD� 9iO4-9203 LOC E /r--�.n. BROWN & %ON INC DE%I�N FLOW-- 0O50 .... .... .... LA%% LOCATIONBURY REUyIOfUNTY--O3 ROWAN MONTH 5O05O 0O3i0 0053O 0O6iO 3i6i6 50060 O0300 008i0 ~ ~_ Q/M"D BOD RE% NH3+NH4- FEC COLI CHLORINE DO TEMP - ~- LIMIT F OO50 F i7 O0 F 30 O Cl (000- 9i/O7 .0004 4.80 38.OF 25.iOFLE%%THAN .5OO 6.iO 32.0O - 9i/08 .O0O4 6.i5 7.(>3.65 33O.0 .60O 6.40 25.00 9i/09 .0025 2.7O 8.5 i.25 80.O .8OO 6.2O 26.00 9i/iO .O026 6.O5LE%%THAN .9O0 7.70 20.0O .O004 42.00F i5.O i8.9OF 35.O .5O0 8.O3 i5.O0 9i/i2 .0006 5.25 ii.0 4i.30FLE%%THAN .7iO 7.90 i3.O0 92/Oi .O006 2.85 7.5 3.45 28.0 .8O0 7.80 iO.00 92/02 .00O5 i.30 7.5 i.i5 LE%%THAN .80O 7.40 i�.00 92/O3 .00O5 i.65 i5.O .45 LE%%THAN .7OO 7.8O i6.0O AVERA�E .0Oi3 7.20 i5.6 8.42 84.7 609 7 65 i9 94 �AXIMUM .O04O 42 OO 38 O 4i 30 33O O ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ .90O 9 00 32 O0 MINIMUM .0O04 .9O 7.0 .45 LE%~-�A� 20O 6^i0 i0^0O �nn � MG/L ` CKEX88/MP ` 05/i4/92 ~ COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALY%I% REPORT PA�E 2 PERMIT--NC0O45675 PIPE--O0i REPORT PERIOD� 9iO4-92O3 LOC.... .... .... E FACILITY--W.A. BROWN & %ON INC DE%I3N FLOW-- .005O CLA%%--2 LOCATION%BURY RE�ION/COUNTY--03 ROWAN no= M�M|H PH - ~- LIMIT 9.O 6.0 9i/04 7.O 9i/O5 7.3-7.0 9i/O6 6.8-6.6 9i/07 7.0-6.9 9i/O8 7.i-6.9 9i/O9 7.3-7.3 9i/iO 7.3-6.9 9i/i2 7.5-6.9 92/Oi 6.2-6.i 92/02 6.4-6.2 92/O3 6.5-6.3 MAXIMUiv, 7.5OO �INIMUM 6.iOO UNIT %U -04-19-:;1j- �pom DEIII i,P-FEE: I-DUAL11 7Y -'E"E(--7 IT 1--it I TO 11,111P.-O P. 0 I/F-16 + ' 79'S' State of North Carolina Depwrtment of Environment, Health and Natut-al Resourc-eis, 512 North Salisbury Sweet Ralcig+, North Ca!-(-Ami -27611 C,. Martirl, (--,avemor %Villial-n \V. Cobcy, Jr., Secr-ctaT-y ,Tune 3, iq�l Edwin L Gamin 11 John P. Rarkkn- D"id L. Hcrtcj ) PIcr .1ame, C Ligli L Robert R. MY R. co-dwif! Eha�th lay L. 0hL -mc MEMQ TO: George E'verett FROM' Rob Gelbluln/o Deputy General Counsel RE Final AssessZent Document Mr. John Robert Caldwell, Sr. and Mr. John Rob,--rt Caldwe1-1, Jr. File No. WQ 91-08 Rowan County A f-ta ched is the f Inal assessment document f,-,Y-. t-he- inatter. This docvinent inor— po-ratss f'e-c-,�ived fron the Regional office and Section. This case should be puts. on the agenda for 1.-.he nee, �-t- en-.'Corcement conference.. RG/sd Attacbxaent C"C" Steve Tedder B-renda Smith Kent Wiggins (WQ) Harlan Britt I',' ", �: PA6F cpho -A h, f4oHl Cqm)llrla 27,611-76U T.4 m 919-733-V.47 -TUH-04-199'11 1�12-09 FROM DEN [JATER QUALIT'ir' EECTIIDh] TO 111RO F. D -O G. Sc",AT8 OF NORVII CAROLINA Nop�-T-H CILROL-INLA r-,kP.11R0k1XT'3qTAL !qA-N.AGE44,R.NT WIMXISS-1014' CO-014TY OF ROW.2-kN -file 140. WQ 91-08 IN THE MATTER OF: mR, J'OHN ROBERT CAI,DUMLL, Sr RC. P24D*MR. TtVI-1' j()HNROY.jE�LDTWELJJ.) CTL FR1?ALXY ASSESSWDT. FOR OPERATING A 1rPXATXBNT) 1;40RKS WITHIN THE STATE WITHOUT A PERMIT Ac4:.i_ng pursuant to Nox-th Cat--Olil-W Gelr,�-!T-ai Str14-'atc' 143-215-6A, Ts George T. Ever,2tt, D-Tractor of t1le ley vI iz-iOn of Environmental Management (DEM), 'filak4e 'the fol-lowin,11t. i bereby find that the following oc.-r-urred: A . Sept c-mber 25, 1981: D-gPi staff first cbser-,,ie of animal waste from Caldwel-j- Dairy Pal -III (the Farm) tro a-n (WS-1-11 Wat& , ad n unnarted tributary to Kerr th�c-- Y ki- River Basill) The Farm is jocrited in southwe-st 'T'Icsw'an' 001zmtY alld is operated by Jotm Robert Caldwell, Sr. a*r4d J01-Y-11 Caldwell, Jr. (Ithe cajdwell5)- S10a2l Hill Piilrlc i� 1J0 a t e ICA on bo,Ch banks of Kerr Creak approxiMat-2-1xY mite W downstroam of the Fax-m- a dri-nkincl watex intakti fo-- tt-Ic-i Ci"j iles of Salisbury lies less than three irL and other inspections around this ti-Ine fi-nd highly Fecal. Cal iforn levels in xerr creek downstreaTfi Of -Faryn. B. October 5, 1981: Certifie- 'd letter to Mr. cal -dwell st-, from DEN reque-sting an B12forc-e4enit confet-enCe On 15.- 1981. f,-.)r discharges of manure to State- surfaoo wati2:'?-S- C. October 15, 19814* Letter to Mir- Caldwell, Sr. . frorm D* -0 coi,,firminq step ---Mr. caldotal1 .L would take discharges, as dlsouss:'ed 7 M1 Enforce-nient C01-11fSr11Ce dato- D. March. -65, 19824' ceri--ified warning isttc-r to ME— Ca DEP, reg-ardinig _&.rs�jj. -roT-q k Gerieral Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1. Emarch 30, 1962. Letter to Mr. % Sr, that Far*jai had a)--Inten designiated �--oA-jr,:ejjtrated a.-niaNi1L operation by then Djr�ctor o-.'Lf DVK i-n NCAC 29 .Oj.2� and 40 CFR (nov" 40 12223), and req-dring sUbmir-sic)11 rJ,-c .114PDLS�l pe--cmit". 10 b ap"-plication (,�rhlch was encllosed) if dischargr;� cc,,Uld t inated within Go day&. A 1evo per-manently 112. 2L itu appl.4 has n<----,jer be�Y,, auix-nitted to C-RM for the Farm. `12-1' 113 FROM DEM IkRTEP IDURLITY 23ECTICit-," TO MR.13 may 21, 1982: RecolVITA011dations f Or WaSta management syt,tent at Farra made, by Dr. jaIji-os T3&r�,nr, 11. C S t at e UniVersity, G, a lit 1.98-21. Labwrattory resUI Ls frOlal shshoo,3,1001100 01 ij7icrease in FaCal C01ifOrM PIeam f Farm. 'Lp Sr. froro DIFY, H. June 2115, 1982'. ttCr -to Xr- CaIdWell, advis4ng t.ha-�_ 60-day grace period as to faedI(--,t expired June 1, 1982 and requesti.,Iq that Tell. C4-jd-wyail P-,,dviss as to his plans regarding tIle discharge. 1. june 23, 19s2: Lett -or frorA Mr. caldwell c_o t-,'pm stating '�' that discharge had b&eq� Stopped and that P, t a grassed nded by A9rIC'AItu!-z:II w-at�--rway had been recoiraie I Exten.4jon ats back-up in case of failure -,f rrj -y nur system. j. May 4, 1 - 983: W-scharge of wastt-�WcIta--1 r�az-m due tc broken Pipe K. may 6, 1982., Letter to 'Mr. cal(.Itwell f roya DEM! not.1,1ulf management probleirts, ex-plaining the prableric,; f or caused by discllarge alld agair. reqilestincj that di�,charges C el a S, P- . IT. 4 aune 13, 198-1; Discharge of 'Wast-swalt-It"-4- so ved during land application of D"s oxygen eta tc, _r (jujal,ity violation and 0-C d levels. M. Dacember 28, 1983-- Mr. CzAaw-"11, sr� for twice aking outletS tO „Wa'�ers of State w-'tl out a erm iiilk; P on May 4 and June 13t 1983, N. Januanr 25, 1964: payment of c11 j, p C'-.1 a I '�' V acknowl.edgsd 0. oct&jer 25, 19846 r)ircharge of wactewater froart F.Rrm due to cverfloWillg 1,190011. -P. January 29, 10-85: Di6;charqte of Wes-- aWatc-r due to breach in iagoon. Q- February 8a 1985.- Lei;t(tir notifyilig of violation, R. FebruaxT 3-0, 1965: Discharge ot Wastewater frov., FI-rn; due to breach in lagoon S. March 26, Discharg-0 of ',,,T"-stWJat'a :FV0 J, to breach In lagoQn. 9c)-1 "12: 1 CD FRF-11 DEH CUnLITY SE(710H 'TO MR0 F . 114- T. i.-prill io, 1985: oischarc om Parr To. dus .. je of to breach Jrj jagoon. U. May 231, 1985: Civil Pell-NItY V. October 241985r of Wagt-G>W-ItC-r fram Farm during land z.Anolicati -or, reported by Mr. Caldwlsll, a, phoi-ia -to DEM. tl ITI WNovember 26, 1985: NPDRS P817rit aPPIica Aga" to caldwells. X. FeLirjjary 4, 19867 Recumendatio�ris for vVasts 'IrlaIna-gelaen't systey.a at farm ionade by Dr� J'ames Barl<ero N v C, sl:_ate University. YApril 198 6 z D-3scharge of Wastewater from Fa*zm duringy land application due to leaki-119 PiPe- Z April 8, 1986: L,��tter n -atifying the caldwi;-�Ils violation. A - A. June 11, 1986; Discharge of wastewslts`c f-VOIrl duriyiq land application. BE. June 13, 19861 1,-__ttPr nifyC otinq d I I violation. CC. February 1.2t 19874' Discharge of Wastewater fron Par-ni't due to joaking pipe. Al DD. FebrUary 18 1987; L,��tter notifyinq ",-51dWells Of violation. BRc lqaroh 13, 19891, Discharge r m ,) f s t s -.4 7 r f. r o P caldwell Dahl due to breach in lagoon pF. V.-arch 17, 1989" L.,_,-tter front Rowan Cc UI'ItY Par%,� �nd Reor'aation uxe-partment concerning ongoing prohni-ams W.Ith c=G_ Harch 27, 1989: Notice of Viol.ation sent -lc.:`cir-,, Caldwell, Jr. Hkyfa February 18 1991'. Discharge of Wastcz-SWzttc.'Z' due to overflow Of lagUOn- !I.. Febrvary 27, 1991.' Notice Of 40r. sent Cal -dwell, Jr. jJ. March 23, 1991: Psmindiez Letter *r,-,-- IIIG-8 rat 141.C3f .P tte A in rebrua_-y 27, 2-9PI Ve Violation. '1-2:1VI FR.CV1 DEN WRTER GUCLITY S:'ECTI0II`,' 1"0 MR.10 05 -4- jjj.V,-eStigatA_on and inspeCtIOn in thia maj:ter totalled $401-74- Based pop the above PiMings Of Factt -L ral�e the Eojiovinq, * Os Impsau a opersons4l within t2le meanIf14 of G116. The Calftellg ar 43-212(4), arid POrs0is reqalrad 143-215.6A pursuant to G,S- I- - - 4-o apply for and secUre J,.�aj-vjjts requlrecl by G,S4 t- withirs t1le moaning Of GS,6A(a)(2). 4 If Bw Tho Cald7wre-IIS Operated works. aril -hi -IL State fOr Pul-POSGS Of G.S. a In required IDy &y. be, agtessad ckwlil PerW.I-tizi�vl The CaldwallG m -provides t-Ilat a d doll,_�rs Per VLOIat4on Penalty of not more -than tell thousan may be a5sessed against a person WhO j8 requi 1! , ,-d but falls 0 a S, to apply for Ot tr" and The Co i reasonable and MaY be ass"'Sed' matter WC-Ars 14,� _2 1!5. 3 (a A. ch Caldwall:g purs-a- -to -;t-he IlAlqt GS. .1 pravides that investigation and inSPecti0l) 00st5 Itlay be Who violates any a person adopted by -the standlard.!5,, or limitatiOns r c-E Comuission or violates anY ly uursuant to G,S, p.enmit. ir,.sued ardor or otber docu-meat issued D-urs112111t. tO G-S- of J,,*nvirollrlental j)jrector, GA (h) ,de.a for by GS, purz,"arit. to dalagati0f, PrOV;- I I- Civil Penalties in this -matter 11as 30athority to as5ess ,ria.sc--d upon tho eabove.Findings Of' Fact arld x -1 gla)-ce the folI0Wi'n9'- -T-II.. _I2LCaaIm,, is are hereby assessed a civil Penalty M me for operat-Inq Wjt',h_:Ln the State WithOLtt P�2r' 4- TOTAL CIVIS, P814AY4TY, 'Jjh1-Qh "I'g percent of the maxigil:m Penalty authorized by GS. 143­215,,631 tion costs Investiga 12-11 FROM DEM WATER I-JUALITY S)EC-TION -10 MR'O -5- p,,Vv;jj,-j,rjt to G, S. in dc;�`Cekf-Mirkirlt5 tW-21 the penalty a considerod the factors set r: � U -'r- in G.S. Vn CrIk., or j- L.Crx Of 14n�-?E,2-1(b) and baS,,2d UIG PSnaltY them. Those factor--,,, arel- The degrGO and ewte�it of harm to the lr'Rturdl reS0Urt7x-'z of the State, to t , q9 public he-altb., or to prtvate- propia-i-ty resulting frcmi the violatiOne' WIT IJA* The duration and gravity of the (3) The effeCt on VaLmd or surface Water qnzantity o'r quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of x,p_otjfyjrjq tha damage, Th%-- amount of money saved by noncolnpliancc--f w1hether the violation war, cowaitted W.-I'll intentionally; o-wplyinq rhe prior record of the violator In c failing to copiply with progra= over whic-'#-i kXI"a zo nvirnmentitl manageaw,,lit c(�zjtjssion haa--, regkIlator'S' aut.1jority; and f0rCejatIrA7 I'be Cost to the State of the C"j) T"j. IMRM - A �15-'AIIILIAIL I rp he Office of General counsel is directed tO danae With to the Ca]'Ldwellls' in zwcor 5. 6A (d) George T� Everett, Dir8ctOr Division of FI-jV4ronMe-intal S-2 2 6 TOTAL P. Of--. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT March 28, 1991 MEMORANDUM TO: Steve Tedder FROM: Brenda J . Smith M C1 THROUGH: D. Rex Gleason :PREPARED BY: Kim H. Colson SUBJECT: Recommendation .for Enforcement Violation of N. C. General Statute. 143-215.1 Caldwell Da.i.ry Farm Rowan County, North Carolina Attached is the enforcement report concerning the violation of the subject General Statute. The material should be self-explanatory; however, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Gleason or Mr. Colson, . Attachment_ KHC:se SUMMARY Caldwell Dairy was designated as a concentrated animal feeding operation March 30, 1982. Since that time, Caldwell Dairy has had thirteen (including the most recent) documented discharges of animal wastewater into an unnamed tributary to Kerr Creek. Caldwell Dairy has been recommended for enforcement four previous times, however, Caldwell Dairy has paid only one, $1,000 civil penalty. Caldwell Dairy has received two recommendations for properly handling animal waste, dated May 21, 1982 and February 4, 1986, from Dr. James Barker of the North Carolina -State University's Department of Biological and Agriculture Engineering. The discharge violations appear to be caused by a lack of implementing and maintaining an adequate waste management system. The enforcement recommendation is for one violation which occurred on February 18, 1991 when Caldwell Dairy allowed wastewater to enter an unnamed tributary to Kerr Creek. NAME AND ADDRESS OF VIOLATOR Name: Mr. John Robert Caldwell, Sr. Mr. John Robert Caldwell, Jr. d/b/a/ Caldwell Dairy Farm Address: Route 1, Box 70 Mt. Ulla, North Carolina 28125 Telephone: (704) 637-6924 Location: Caldwell Dairy Farm NCSR 1547 Rowan County, North Carolina 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CHECKLIST FOR VIOLATIONS A copy of the designation is attached. The alleged violator, Caldwell Dairy Farm, is the same as the designated operation. This enforcement package does not include effluent Violations. N/A A copy of the February 27, 1991 Notice of Violation is attached. No chain -of -custody samples. Violations are not due to power failure of bypass. N/A 7. Are violations chronic and/or due to a single operational upset? The violation is the last documented discharge at Caldwell Dairy Farm; there have been twelve previous documented discharges. 8. Were any specific notifications..submitted concerning noncompliance? No formal notification was made by Caldwell Dairy informing this Office of the discharge. 9. Investigation Costs, itemized: 16 Hours by Kim H. Colson for investigation and enforcement report @ $17.97/hour = $287.52 4 hours by Jeff Fritts for investigation @ $14.42/hour = 57.68 1 hour by Rex Gleason for supervisory review @ $31.59/hour - 31.59 1 hour by Brenda Smith for supervisory review @ $24.95/hour = 24.95 TOTAL $401.74 CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF EVENTS March 30, 1982 Caldwell Dairy is designated as a concentrated animal feeding operation. May 21, 1982 Recommendations for waste management system made by Dr. James Barker, N. C. State University. May 4, 1983 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy due to a broken pipe.. June 13, 1983 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy during land application of wastewater. June 21, 1983 Caldwell Dairy recommended for enforcement. December 28, 1983 Caldwell Dairy assessed a $1000 civil penalty (WQ 83-15) January 25, 1984 Payment of $1000 civil penalty by Caldwell Dairy. Auqust 31, 1984 Complaint concerning animal waste in Kerr Creek at Sloan Park by Rowan County Parks Department - investigation did not reveal violations. October 25, 1984 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy due to overflowing lagoon. November 14, 1984 Caldwell Dairy recommended for enforcement actions (WQ 84-22). Originally submitted as an addendum to WQ83-15. January 29, 1985 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy due to a breach in the lagoon. February 8, 1985 Letter notifying Mr. Robert Caldwell of violation. February 10, 1985 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy due to a breach in the lagoon. March 26, 1985 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy due to a breach in the lagoon. March 29, 1985 Caldwell Dairy recommended for enforcement actions (WQ 85-06). April 10, 1985 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy due to a breach in the lagoon. May 15, 1985 Addendum to enforcement action (WQ85-06) submitted. May 23, 1985 Caldwell Dairy assessed $1.2,500 in civil penalties. July 30, 1.985 Administrative hearing granted. October 24, 1985 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy during land application. Report by Mr. Caldwell via phone to the Mooresville Regional Office. April 2, 1986 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy during land application and due to a leaking pipe. April 8, 1986 Letter notifying Messrs. J. R. Caldwell, Sr. and J. R. Caldwell, Jr. of violation. June 2, 1986 Caldwell Dairy recommended for enforcement actions (WQ 86-31). June 11, 1986 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy during land application. June 13, 1986 Letter notifying Messrs. J. R. Caldwell, Sr. and J. R. Caldwell, Jr. of violation. February 12, 1987 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy due to a leaking pipe. February 18, 1987 Letter notifying Messrs. J. R. Caldwell, Sr. and J. R. Caldwell, Jr. of violation. November 12,, 1987 Complaint concerning discharge. Lagoon is full, however, not enough facts to substantiate a discharge. March 13, 1989 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy due to a breach in the lagoon. March 17, 1989 Letter from Rowan County Parks and Recreation Department concerning the ongoing problems with Caldwell Dairy. March 27, 1989 Notice of Violation sent to Mr. J. R. Caldwell, Jr. March 29, 1989 Addendum to enforcement actions submitted. February 18, 1991 Discharge of wastewater by Caldwell Dairy due to overflow of lagoon.. February 27, 1991 Notice of Violation sent to Mr. J. R. Caldwell, Jr. March 21, 1991 Reminder letter requesting written response as stated in February 27, 1991 NOV. CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT FACTORS FOR WATER QUALITY CASES Each factor must be addressed in detail even though other parts of the report may include this information. If unknown, state why. If not applicable, state why. a. Cause of the violation. (State whether it could have been prevented and how. State whether the cause was out of the violator's control, i.e.' Act of God, etc.) The unpermitted discharge was apparently due to negligence. The lagoon was allowed to overflow. The discharge could have been prevented by maintaining adequate freeboard in the lagoon. b. The degree and extent of harm caused by the violation. (State how you arrived at your conclusion.) The impacted stream (Kerr Creek, WS-III) flows through a Rowan County Park. The Rowan County Parks and Recreation Department has registered several complaints due to unpermitted discharges at Caldwell Dairy. There were no water quality stream violations recorded due to this most. .recent discharge. c . Duration of violation.. There was one violation, the unpermitted discharge was ceased during the on -site investigation. It is unknown when the discharge began. d. Effect of violation on water, public health and fish or wildlife. (Include numbers of wildlife killed or injured, citizen complaints, how the violation affected the water.) No dead fish or wildlife were noted during the investigation, however, there have been numerous citizen complaints and complaints from -the Rowan County Parks and Recreation Department. e. Effectiveness of any preventive or responsive measures taken by the violator. (Describe measures, when taken.) The violator ceased the discharge during the on -site investigation. However, future discharges can only be prevented if the violator adequately implements and maintains an effective waste management system. f. Cost of rectifying the damage or information that would be needed to determine the cost, such as process rates, cleanup costs. None known. g. The alleged violator's previous record of compliance or noncompliance. (List other enforcement actions, civil penalties assessed, NOVs, NONs.) The violator has a history of previous violations. Caldwell Dairy has been recommended for enforcement on four previous occasions. In 1983, Caldwell Dairy was assessed and paid a $1,000 civil penalty (WQ 83-15). In 1984 Caldwell Dairy was recommended for enforcement (WQ 84-22). There is no known assessment for the recommendation. In 1985, Caldwell Dairy was assessed a $12,500 civil penalty (WQ 85-06), there is no record of payment. In 1986, Cladwell Dairy was recommended for enforcement (WQ 86-31). There is no known assessment for the recommendation. An addendum to this recommendation was made in 1989. There have been twelve previous documented unpermitted discharge violations. h. Mitigating, aggravating factors, if any. (No way to prevent the discharge, discharge caused by another party, immediate removal, etc.). None known. n I certify that the information in this report is true to the best of my knowledge and that all .violations of self -monitoring data have been verified by hard copy review of the monthly reports and the applicable permit. Signature of: :principal Investigator (s) : Date: Gt� -- i State of North Carolina aq N f LACY H. THORNBURG Department of Justice ATTORNEY GENERAL P.O. BOX 629 RALEIGH OF F�fVI$©°•,'�wT,il ='d 27602-0629 �ilra�i;'�%L Qrf(VE MEMORANDUM TO: Kent Wiggins LJD FROM: Daniel C. Oakley I) Special Deputy Attorney General DATE: March 27, 1992 �Q _ �, �� �Ft ��j �✓Q�� RE: Caldwell Dairy Farm WQ 85-06; WQ 85-13; WQ 86-31 I have reviewed the old OGC files on the above -referenced matters, ' and you and 1 have attempted to determine the exact status of the cases. Based on that review, I have the following comments: WQ 85-06 This action resulted in a $12,500 civil penalty assessment on May 22, 1985. Caldwell waived hearing on November 21, 1985. The matter should have been submitted for a remission hearing, but was delayed clue to settlement discussions and the development of a waste management plan. WQ 85-13 This involved a separate violation, which was apparently merged into the above -referenced settlement discussions and plan development. No additional assessment was made. WQ 86-31 This action involved another violation, but no additional assess- ment was made. There is nothing for our office to collect in the last two cases, and the statute of limitations has run on the collection of the $12,500 penalty in the first case. I have closed these files in our office and am returning them to you for disposition. Please advise if there is any enforcement action necessary for current Caldwell operations. /dw cc: Bren Smith :wiggins.do An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer �STAIr ESQ�.�EsID State of North Carolina LACY t faf& tAW91--�� ®� Department of Justice ATTORNEY GENERAL V P.O. BOX 629 2 T 1992 RALEIGH Ca 27602-0629 151V1SiDi1 of lia01{Eoiva'RFcEIui�AlH6� 1 April 15, 1992 Mr. John Robert Caldwell, Sr. s Mr. John Robert Caldwell, Jr. Route 1, Box 70 Mt. Ulla, N.C. 28125 Re: Civil Penalty for Operation of a Treatment Works imml -Tv` Gentlemen: —j�T' e c, C vev-r y � r y,�y'��gq'. 1F7+ttretaeyimt�e'.•vky�i APR 21 195-2 WATER QUALITY SECTION APR Z i992 I=A{;ILITiFS i�.CSESSAh"t`h� ��''•T The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources has requested this office to file suit against you to collect an unpaid civil penalty in the amount of $10,401.74 for operation of a treatment works without a permit in violation of G.S. 143-215.1. According to the enforcement files, you received notice of the assessment on June 10, 1991. By statute, you were required to either appeal the civil penalty or pay the penalty within thirty .(30) days after receiving the notice. Since you did neither, the penalty became immediately 'due Oil July 10, 1991. In negotiations with your attorney, Mr. J. Stephen Gray, the Department accepted a proposal to settle the mutter for $1000.00. Payment was to have been received by October 1, 1991. At Mr. Gray's request, the Department agreed to extend the deadline for payment to October 9, 1991. To date no payment has been received and the Department has had no communication with Mr. Gray since October 14, 1991. If you do not make payment of the agreed upon $1,000.00 penalty within ten (10) days (or contact me within that time to establish a schedule for installment payments), I will be forced to bring an action to collect the civil penalty; in that action, I will seek interest and court costs as well as the full amount of the $10,401.74 civil penalty originally assessed against you. The Department made a good faith effort to respond to your situation, but given the lack of response now has no choice but to litigate the matter. You may pay the penalty by mailing a certified check or money order, made payable to the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, to me at the letterhead address. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer John Robert Caldwell April 15, 1992 Page 2 Please call me at (919) 733-5725 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LACY H. THORNBURG Attorney General Robin W. Smith Assistant Attorney General cc: Steve Tedder, /lN1.1 date of North Carolina LACY H. THORNBURG Department of Justice ATTORNEY GENERAL I'•O. BOX 629 J!..l:„ 13ALEIGH �RIS7.Ifd;1 27602-0629 '199 DLit, - July 26, 1991 • � L Mr. J. Stephen Gray, Esq. P.O. Box 4158 Salisbury, NC 28144 LCEI VED JUL � i 1991 FACILIIIES ASSESSMENT UNIT RE: Assessment Against Messrs. John R. Caldwell, Sr. & Jr. Rowan County (WQ 91-08) Dear Mr. Gray: Thank you for your letter dated July 10, 1991. This letter is written because I did not hear back from you after leaving a message yesterday. Our response to your letter is as follows: Without conceding that your letter was timely (we did not receive it until the 32nd day following the Caldwells' receipt of the assessment), I repeat what I stated during our telephone conversation of June 18,. 1991, i.e., that we are unable to consider any settlement offer in this matter (including the $1000 offer in your July 10th letter) absent documentation of your claims concerning bankruptcy and liquidation of assets. Further, for your offer to be considered we must receive the subject documentation no later than August 9, 1991. Sincerely, LACY H. THORNBURG Attorney Gener 1 Rob Gelblum Associate Attorney General RG/ sd bcc: George T. Everett Steve Tedder Brenda Smith State of North Carolina LACY H. THORNBURG Department of JusticeIf ATTORNEY GENERAL, C. DEPT. QE NATURAL RE.SO UtiUES AND P.O. BOX 629 �871�3i.xiJlv��Y t T:*k'ra:E'tT RALEIGH 27602.0629 JUL 3 1 1991 bIVIS011 OF ;i' ! ;" :' :;eLi1T 14001RES`ti ILL E E Iv y :1 OWE Mr. J. Stephen Gray, Esq. P.O. Box 4158 Salisbury, NC 28144 July 26, 1991 t� RE: Assessment Against Messrs. John R. Caldwell, Sr. & Jr. Rowan County (WQ 91-08) Dear Mr. Gray: Thank you for your letter dated July 10, 1991. This letter is written because I did not hear back from you after leaving a message yesterday. Our response to your letter is as follows: Without conceding that your letter was timely (we did not receive it until the 32nd day following the Caldwells' receipt of the assessment), I repeat what I stated during our telephone conversation of June 18, 1991; i.e., that we are unable to consider any settlement offer in this matter (including the $1000 offer in your July loth letter) absent documentation of 'your claims concerning bankruptcy and liquidation of assets. Further, for your offer to be considered we must receive the subject documentation no later than August 9, 1991. RG/sd Sincerely, LACY H. THORNBURG Attorney 6ener 1 Rob Gelblum Associate Attorney General An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer bcc: George T. Everett Steve Tedder �-B State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary June 5, 1991 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Messrs. John Robert Caldwell, Sr. & John Robert Caldwell, Jr. Route 1, Box 70 Mt. Ulla, North Carolina 28125 John C. Hunter General Counsel Office of General Counsel Edwin L. Gavin II John P. Barkley David G. Heeter J. Peter Rascoe, III James C. Holloway Leigh L. Stallings Robert R. Gelblum Billy R. Godwin Elizabeth E.Rouse Jay L. Osborne N. C. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY Dr VELOPM NT JUN 7 - 1991 011'ISi t; S; LI;y! ; V'., i ;L .,' jd,=tv 7 °dL- 1d1 fti7 NEB ILEE itEG aXAL OFFICE Subject: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Operating a Treatment Works within the State without a Permit Rowan County File No. WQ 91-08 Dear Messrs. Caldwell: This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty and investigative costs assessed against Mr. John Robert Caldwell, Sr. and Mr. John Robert Caldwell, Jr. in the total amount of $10,401.74. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action was taken by,the Director, Division of Environmental Management, pursuant to the delegation authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A(h). Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. must: Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you (1) Submit payment of the penalty; or (2) Submit a written request for remission or mitigation, including a detailed justification for such request; or P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telephone 919-733-7247 (3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing. Additional information about your options is as follows: (1) Payment should be made directly to this office. Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). , (2) A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the attached 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 that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return the attached waiver and stipulation form to this office. Finally, your detailed justification should include any relevant documentation, and state.a case that: -one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongly applied to the detriment of the petitioner; -continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation was promptly abated; -the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; -the violator has not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; and/or -payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. (3) If you wish to contest any statements in the attached assessment document, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. A copy of the petition must be served on the Department as follows: Mr. John C. Hunter Registered Agent Office of General Counsel Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Failure to timely make payment or exercise one of your options will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Sincerely, dL.- Rob Gelblum Deputy General Counsel RG\rbw Attachments cc: George T. Everett Steve Tedder STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION FILE NO. WQ 91-08 IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT) REQUEST FOR REMISSION OF OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) CIVIL PENALTIES; WAIVER OF MR. JOHN ROBERT CALDWELL, ) RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE SR. AND MR. JOHN ROBERT ) HEARING AND STIPULATION OF CALDWELL, JR. ) FACTS Having been assessed civil penalties totalling $10,401.74 for Operating a Treatment Works within the State without a Permit as set forth in the assessment document of the Director,. Division of Environmental Management dated June 5, 1991, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive their right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. This the day of BY ADDRESS TELEPHONE 1991. /i V, " STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN IN THE MATTER OF: MR. JOHN ROBERT ) CALDWELL, SR. AND MR. ) JOHN ROBERT CALDWELL, JR.) FOR OPERATING A TREATMENT) WORKS WITHIN THE STATE ) WITHOUT A PERMIT ) NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION File No. WQ 91-08 CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, George T. Everett, Director of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: I hereby find that the following occurred: A. September 25, 1981: DEM staff first observe discharge of animal waste from Caldwell Dairy Farm (the Farm) to an unnamed tributary to Kerr Creek (WS-III waters in the Yadkin River Basin). The Farm is located in southwest Rowan County and is operated by John Robert Caldwell, Sr. and John Robert Caldwell, Jr. (the Caldwells). Sloan Mill Park is located on both banks of Kerr Creek approximately one mile downstream of the Farm; a drinking water intake for the City of Salisbury lies less than three miles downstream. This and other inspections around this time find highly elevated Fecal Coliform levels in Kerr Creek downstream of Farm. B. October 5, 1981,: Certified letter to Mr. Caldwell, Sr. from DEM requesting an Enforcement*Conference on October 15, 1981 for discharges of manure to State surface waters. C. October 15, 1981: Letter to Mr. Caldwell, Sr. from DEM confirming steps Mr. Caldwell would take to prevent future discharges as discussed in Enforcement Conference this date. D. March 25, 1982: Certified warning letter to Mr. Caldwell from DEM regarding violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1. E. March 30, 1982: Letter to Mr. Caldwell, Sr. stating that Farm had been designated concentrated animal, feeding operation by then Director of DEM in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0123 and 40 CFR 124.82 (a) (2) (ii) (now 40 CFR 122.23), and requiring .submission of NPDES permit application (which was enclosed) if discharge could not be permanently eliminated within 60 days. A permit application has never been submitted to DEM for the Farm. F. May 21, 1982: Recommendations for waste management system at Farm made by Dr. James Barker, N.C. State University. G. June 1, 1982: Laboratory results from samples taken show 3,100/100 ml increase in Fecal Coliform downstream of Farm. H. June 25, 1982: Letter to Mr. Caldwell, Sr. from DEM advising that 60-day grace period as to feedlot designation expired June 1, 1982 and requesting that Mr. Caldwell advise as to his plans regarding the discharge. I. June 28, 1982: Letter from Mr. Caldwell to DEM stating that discharge had been stopped and that collection pit and grassed waterway had been recommended by Agricultural Extension as backup in case of failure of primary manure system. J. May 4, 1983: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to broken pipe. K. May 6, 1983: Letter to Mr. Caldwell from DEM noting management problems, explaining the problems for stream caused by discharge and again requesting that discharges cease. L. June 13, 1983: Discharge of wastewater from Farm during land application of wastewater causes Dissolved Oxygen water quality violation and elevated Fecal Coliform levels. M. December 28, 1983: Mr. Caldwell, Sr. assessed $1000 for twice making outlets to waters of State without a permit on May 4 and June 13, 1983. N. January 25, 1984: Payment of civil penalty acknowledged. O. October 25, 1984: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to overflowing lagoon. P. January 29, 1985: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to breach in lagoon. Q. February 8, 1985: Letter notifying Mr. Caldwell, Sr. of violation. R. February 10, 1985: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to breach in lagoon. S. March 26, 1985: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to breach in lagoon. -3- T. April 10, 1985: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to breach in lagoon. U. May 23, 1985: Civil penalty of $12,500 assessed. V. October 24, 1985: Discharge of wastewater from Farm during land application reported by Mr. Caldwell, Sr. via phone to DEM. W. November 26, 1985: NPDES permit application again sent to Caldwells. X. February 4, 1986: Recommendations for waste management system at Farm made by Dr. James Barker, N.C. State University. Y. April 2, 1986: Discharge of wastewater from Farm during land application due to leaking pipe. Z. April 8, 1986: Letter notifying the Caldwells of violation. AA. June 11, 1986: Discharge of wastewater from Farm during land application. BB. June 13, 1986: Letter notifying Caldwells of violation. CC. February 12, 1987: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to leaking pipe. DD. February 18, 1987: Letter notifying Caldwells of violation. EE. March 13, 1989: Discharge. of wastewater from Farm by Caldwell Dairy due to breach in lagoon. FF. March 17, 1989: Letter from Rowan County Parks and Recreation Department concerning ongoing problems with Farm. GG. March 27, 1989: Notice of Violation sent to Mr. Caldwell, Jr. HH. February 18, 1991: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to overflow of lagoon. II. February 27, 1991: Notice of Violation sent to Mr. Caldwell, Jr. JJ. March 21, 1991: Reminder Letter reiterating request for written response made in February 27, 1991 Notice of Violation. 0 -4- II. KK. The costs of investigation and inspection in this matter totalled $401.74. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Caldwells are "persons" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4), and persons required to apply for and secure permits required by G.S. 143-215.1 within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2). B. The Caldwells operated a treatment works within the State for purposes of G.S. 143-213(17), for which a permit is required by G.S. 143-215.1. C. The Caldwells may be assessed civil penalties pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. D. The costs of, investigation and inspection in this matter were reasonable and may be assessed against the Caldwells pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9), which provides that investigation and inspection costs may be assessed against a person who violates any regulations, standards, or limitations adopted by the Environmental Management Commission or violates any terms or conditions of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1, or special order or other document issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.2. E. The Director, Division of Environmental Management, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION• The' Caldwells are hereby assessed a civil penalty of: for operating a treatment works within the State without a permit $ /U,00O TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A $ 401.74 $ 10.5Lo�.7� Investigation costs TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors set , out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) and based the penalty on one or a combination of them. Those factors 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. IV. TRANSMITTAL• The Office of General Counsel is directed to transmit this Civil Penalty Assessment to the Caldwells in accordance with G.S. 143-215.6A(d). S � �batjeo) George T. rett, Director Division oiAEnvironmental Management S-226 (LP�1 0PPPFrP__ N. C. DEPT. or, NATUP_4Z !) ti Coll!) ollr-CIP AIENT MAY Q 1991 DIV1SU or •z;Pt9^Ei4 , � /tirl e - t.:.r:,u.�:;1Et,7Al P+:Eif?k6E6fENT State of North Carolina 6aCf<hE'J)t�£ RcufDlilfiL OFFICE of Environment, Health and Natural resources 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 �)y James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary �tJ , *D��v �I3 May 24, 1991 Jot` J�P M E M O R A N D U M Br TO: enda egiiri _th' Regional Supervisor Steve Tedder Section Chief FROM: Rob Gelblum RE: Draft Assessment Document Caldwell Dairy Farm File No. WQ 91-08 Rowan County 5�31. John C. Hunter General Counsel Office of General Counsel Edwin L. Gavin 11 John P. Barkley David G. Heeter J. Peter Rascoe, III James C. Holloway Leigh L. Stallings Robert R. Gelblum Billy R. Godwin Elizabeth E.Rouse Jay L. Osborne Please coordinate review of the attached draft assessment document in the above -referenced matter. Careful review of the document is requested. In addition, it would be advisable to review the enforcement report again. Testimony as to the accuracy of the facts contained in the assessment document and enforcement report may be necessary at an administrative hearing. 0-1 sub- it any ee3 �� �sithin tcr9—w� S 0 �F6t3Y �� 'r' —ei�-- its- -s— Should you have any questions, please contact this office. RG/ sd attachment cc: George Everett (w/out attachment) P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-7247 An Eoual Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN IN THE MATTER OF: MR. JOHN ROBERT ) CALDWELL, SR. AND MR. ) JOHN ROBERT CALDWELL, JR.) FOR OPERATING A TREATMENT) WORKS WITHIN THE STATE ) WITHOUT A PERMIT ) NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION File No. WQ 91-08 CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, George T. Everett, Director of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: I hereby find that the following occurred: A. September 25, 1981: DEM staff first observe discharge of animal waste from Caldwell Dairy Farm (the Farm) unnamed tributary to Kerr Creek (WS-III wasters Yadkin River Basin). The Farm is located in southwest Rowan County and is operated by John Robert Caldwell, Sr. and John Robert Caldwell, Jr. (the Caldwells). Sloan Mill Park is located on both banks of Kerr Creek approximately one mile downstream of the Farm; a drinking water intake for the City of Salisbury lies less than three miles downstream. This �� and other inspections around this time find highly elevated \ �ys Fecal Coliform levels in Kerr Creek downstream of Farm. B. October 5, 1981: Certified letter to Mr. Caldwell, Sr. from DEM requesting an Enforcement Conference on October 15, i 1981 for discharges of manure to State surface waters. C. October 15, 1981: Letter to Mr. Caldwell, Sr. from DEM confirming steps Mr. Caldwell would take to prevent future i discharges as discussed in Enforcement Conference this date. D. March 25, 1982: Certified warning letter to Mr. Caldwell from DEM regarding violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1. E. March 30, 1982: Letter to Mr. Caldwell, Sr. stating that Farm had been designated concentrated animal feeding operation by then Director of DEM in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0123 and 40 CFR 124.82 (a) (2) (ii) (now 40 CFR 122.23), and requiring submission of NPDES permit application (which was enclosed) if discharge could not be permanently eliminated within 60 days. March 30, 1982: A permit application has never been submitted for the Farm. -2- 0 J\- F. May 21, 1982: Recommendations for waste management system at Farm made by Dr. James Barker, N.C. State University. G. June 1, 1982: Laboratory results from samples taken show 3,100/100 ml increase in Fecal Coliform downstream of Farm. i H. June 25, 1982: Letter to Mr. Caldwell, Sr. from DEM advising that 60-day grace period as to feedlot designation expired June 1, 1982 and requesting that Mr. Caldwell advise as to his plans regarding the discharge. I. June 28, 1982: Letter from Mr. Caldwell to DEM stating that discharge had been stopped and that collection pit and grassed waterway had been recommended by Agricultural Extension as backup in case of failure of primary manure system. J. May 4, 1983: "Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to broken pipe. / K. May 6, 1983: Letter to Mr. Caldwell from DEM noting management problems, explaining the problems for stream caused by discharge and again requesting that discharges cease. L. June 13, 1983: Discharge of wastewater from Farm during land application of wastewater causes Dissolved Oxygen and Fecal Coliform water quality violations. M. DecembE` ,- Mr. Caldwell, Sr. assessed $1000 for twice making outlets to waters of State without a permit on May 4 and June 13, 1983. N. January 25, 1984: Payment of civil penalty acknowledged. O. October 25, 1984: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to overflowing lagoon. P. January 29, 1985: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to breach in lagoon. Q. February 8, 1985: Letter notifying Mr. Caldwell, Sr. of violation. R. February 10, 1985: Discharge. of wastewater from Farm due to breach in lagoon. S. March 26, 1985: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to breach in lagoon. -AA -3- T. April 10, 1985: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to breach in lagoon. U. May.23, 1985: Civil penalty of $12,500 assessed. V. October 24, 1985: Discharge of wastewater from Farm during land application reported by Mr. Caldwell, Sr. via phone to DEM. 7-7 "O\/, P, 65-- �GII n,T ��• S S T l`t� Gr��u W�L 5 April 2, 1986: Discharge of wastewater from Farm during land application due to leaking pipe. �i X. April 8, 1986:. Letter notifying the Caldwells of violation. Y.- June 11, 1986: Discharge of wastewater from Farm during land application. Z. June 13, 1986: Letter notifying Caldwells of violation. AA. February 12, '1987: Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to leaking pipe. BB. February 18, 1987: Letter notifying Caldwells of violation. CC. March 13, 1989: Discharge of wastewater from Farm by Caldwell Dairy due to breach in lagoon. DD.. March 17, 1989: Letter from Rowan County Parks and Recreation Department concerning ongoing problems with Farm. EE. March 27, 1989: Notice of Violation sent to Mr. Caldwell,.Jr. FF. February 18, 1981:� Discharge of wastewater from Farm due to overflow W' jc q GG. February 27, 1991: Notice of Violation sent to Mr. Caldwell, Jr. HH. March 21, 1991: Reminder Letter reiterating request for written response made in February 27, 1991 Notice of Violation. II. The costs of investigation and inspection in this matter totalled $401.74. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: -4- II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. The Caldwells are "persons" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4), and persons required to apply for and secure permits required by G.S. 143-215.1 within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2). B. The Caldwells operated a treatment works within the State for purposes of G.S. 143-213(17), for which a permit is required by G.S. 143-215.1. C. The Caldwells may be assessed civil penalties pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars per violation may be assessed against a person who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. D. The costs of investigation and inspection in this matter were reasonable and may be assessed against the Caldwells pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3*(a)(9), which provides that investigation and inspection costs may be assessed against a person who violates any regulations, standards, or limitations adopted by the Environmental Management Commission or violates any terms or conditions of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1, or special order or other document issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.2. E. The Director, Division of Environmental Management, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION• The Caldwells are hereby assessed a civil penalty of: $ 401.74 for operating a treatment works within the State without a permit TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A Investigation costs TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b) and based the penalty on one or a combination of them. Those factors are: -5- (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. IV. TRANSMITTAL• The Office of General Counsel is directed to transmit this Civil Penalty Assessment to the Caldwells in accordance with G.S. 143-215.6A(d) . Date) George T. Everett, Director Division of Environmental Management S-226 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director CERTIFIED MAIL Z 587 834 269 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mayor Jim Brown CLEVELAND, TOWN - WWTP P.O. BOX 429 CLEVELAND, NC 27013 Dear Mayor Brown: N1.9;WA D E N R AUG 1 2 1999 �3 G 1999 A Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment NPDES Permit Number NCO049867 CLEVELAND, TOWN - WWTP ROWAN County Case Number LV 99-211 I considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with G.S. 143-215.6A(f) and have not found grounds to modify the assessment of $1,073.33. Should you choose to pay the full penalties, payment should be tendered to me at the letterhead address within 30 days of the receipt of this letter. Please make checks payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. You also have the option of presenting your request to the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions, which is comprised of members of the Environmental Management Commission. The committee may consider such requests and render final and binding decisions in these matters. You may argue your request before the committee and Division staff will argue against any reduction of the assessment. Should you choose to present your request to the committee, please notify me at the letterhead address within 30 days of the receipt of this letter. Your request will be scheduled to be heard on the agenda of the next scheduled committee meeting and you will be notified of the date and time. If a response is not received by the Division regarding this notice, your request will be scheduled on the agenda for an upcoming committee meeting. 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper If you have any questions about this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Bob Sledge at (919) 733-5083, extension 547. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Kerr T. Stevens cc: M.00resville_Regional -Office, Enforcement File Central Files L/ DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY July 12, 1999 Memorandum: TO: Rea Gleason FROM: John Lesle Y SUBJECT: Request for Remission of Civil Penalties Case Numbers LV 99-160 (1/99) and LV 99-211 (2/99) Town of Cleveland WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0049867 Rowan County A review of the subject Request for Remission of Civil Penalties has been completed. The Town of Cleveland does not dispute the violations. Furthermore, the letter refers to the Town's failure to properly operate the WWTP as a cause of the noncompliance. Some Pretreatment Program deficiencies may also contribute to the ongoing problem. Dxlt Civil Penalties were assessed for the March 1999 in the amount of $1323.33 (Case No. 99-236). The facility is also in violation of the weekly and monthly average BOD permit limits in April 1999. It is recommended that the request for remission be denied. State of North Carolina Department of Environment • and Natural Resources �l!- &A � �f Division of Water Quality �_ James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary e.,NCDENR C/ � NORTH cAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF Kerr T. Stevens, Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES July 1, 1999 The Honorable Jim Brown, Mayor Town of Cleveland. P.O. Box 401 Cleveland, NC 27013 Subject : Request for Remission of Civil Penalty Town of Cleveland Case Numbers LV 99-211 and LV 99-160 NPDES Permit Number NC0049867 Rowan County Dear Mayor Brown: The Division of Water Quality has received your request for remission of the civil penalties, with accompanying support information. Your request will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled enforcement conference, and you will be notified of the results. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bob Sledge at 919/733-5083, extension 547. Sincerely, Bob Sledge Environmental Specialist Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit B S/sl cc: .os-= Mooresville::Reg--ionaLW, Supervasorr v/ t chtnents Enforcement File w/ 3 attachments Central Files w/ attachments 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper V_� Town of Cleveland 100 North Depot Street P.O. Box 429 Cleveland, N.C. 27013 (704) 278-4777 June 24, 1999 Ms. Coleen Sullins Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P. O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Dear Ms. Sullins: We are writing in response to the April 30, 1999 and the May 28, 1999 letters regarding the Assessment of Civil Penalties for monthly Ammonia Nitrogen violations at the Town of Cleveland Wastewater Treatment Plant for January 1999 (Case No. LV 99-160) and February 1999 (Case No. LV 99-211). We acknowledge that the wastewater treatment plant experienced violations for Ammonia Nitrogen during these sampling periods; however, the Town has always made every effort to correct all problems as expeditiously as possible. The Town has elected to pursue option two detailed in the letters. We respectfully request remission and/or mitigation for the noted violations. Our request for remission includes information detailing the Town's effort to abate this problem. The Town is dedicated to correcting this problem. However, payment of civil penalties will financially hinder this process. We have included the completed "Waiver of Right to An Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" for both violations. Information regarding these Ammonia Nitrogen violations and request for remission are presented subsequently. Several modifications have been made both at Freightliner and by the Town in operating the WWTP to reduce the problem with Ammonia Nitrogen violations. These modifications are presented subsequently. Freightliner implemented in-house modifications to reduce or eliminate the Ammonia Nitrogen spikes -discharged. 2. Freightliner implemented adjustments in their wastestream to increase alkalinity to optimize the efficiency of nitrification in the WWTP. 3. Freightliner provided a nitrifying bacterial culture additive to reseed and further optimize the nitrification process. �� Jt+N 2 5 1999 ��� Page 2 June 24, 1999 4. The aerators were switched from low speed to high speed in order to meet or exceed the minimum oxygen required for biological nitrification. The above mentioned modifications have significantly improved the Effluent compliance with Ammonia Nitrogen. The most recent data received indicates that the VWVfP continues to properly nitrify with effluent Ammonia Nitrogen levels of less than 1.0 mg/I. The payment of civil penalties is extremely burdensome on the Town of Cleveland as it complicates the Tom's ability to make any necessary corrective measures. As you can see, we have worked along with Freightliner to agressively address the Ammonia Nitrogen problem and both the Town and Freightliner have expended large amounts of money to research and rectify the problem. From all indications, we feel that we have successfully addressed and corrected any issues that would cause any violations of these parameters in the future. Therefore, the Town respectfully requests remission of the associated penalties. I trust this information demonstrates our commitment to regulatory compliance and the correction of these problems. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Jim Brown Mayor cc: Hydro Management Services .Freightliner Corporation STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE TOWN OF CLEVELAND PERMIT NO. NC0049876 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV 99-211 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling "Z Q 73 , 3 _15 - for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated M ck d a � , I f'F 9 , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby aive 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 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 r-'R L[ day of n -cl- , 19� BY ADDRESS ::ED L o L� 0--�- C (e 4 e (M-,-\ 4 �6x `aC, TELEPHONE 0 ���g-4-7-7 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COLINTY OF ROWAN, IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE TOWN OF CLEVELAND PERMIT NO. NCO049867 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES . WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV 99-160 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling 3 3 for iriolation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated r, 3O 1 1 c o , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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 o"Z,� day of 19� 10 sY ADDRESS 1 C ck) n n--C C TELEPHONE /70q1 a78- 4777 JAMES E. HUNT JR. GOVERNOR 1 �'ul6 NORTH CAROLIN[A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY May 28, 1999 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED WAYNE NICDEVI7- The Honorable Jim Brown, Mayor SECRETARY Town of Cleveland Post Office Box 401 Cleveland, North Carolina 27013 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO049867 Town of Cleveland Case No. LV 99-211 Rowan County Dear Mayor Brown: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in `. the amount of $1073.33 ( $1000 civil penalty + $73.33 enforcement costs) against the Town of Cleveland (the Town). This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted for the month of February 1999. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NCO049867 for the monthly average limit violation for ammonia as nitrogen. The violation that occurred is summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO049867 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent described in Attachment A. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per violation, per day, if the violations are of a continuing nature, may be assessed against a person who violates the terms, b. conditions or requirements of a permit required by N.C.G.S. 143-215.1(a). 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MDORESV I LLE, NORTH CAROLI NA 26115 PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLE D/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER 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, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the Town: a :� $ /G�DJ. For % of the one violation of G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0049867 by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permitted monthly average effluent limit for ammonia as nitrogen. TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is $ 1060. ��� 6 percent of the maximum penalty.authorized by G.S. 143- 215.6A. $ 73.33 Enforcement costs. 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. 2 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 - P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 2. Submit a written .request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. 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 that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement that you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282. 1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of - Ms. Colleen Sullins Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 3 Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform you of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will provide details regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. 3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must: File your original petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings P.O. Drawer 27447 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to Mr. Dan McLawhorn, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. El 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 the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699. (Date) ATTACHMENTS D. Rex Gle4Won, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments JL ATTACHMENT A February 1999 Town of Cleveland NCO049867 Monthly Average Limit Violation Date Parameter R orted Value Permit Limit February 1999 Ammonia as N 34.85 m * 1 12.00 m l * assessed STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE TOWN OF CLEVELAND PERMIT NO. NC0049876 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV 99-211 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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 , 19. ADDRESS TELEPHONE EFFLUENT NPDES PERMIT NO: NCOD49B67 DISCHARGE NO: DQ1 MONTH: FEBRUARY YEAR: IUV FACILITY NAME: ZQYVLL_QE_Q-LEVELAND WWiP CLASS: IL, COUNTY: ROWAN OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC): CLYDE KIVETT GRADE: LV_ PHONE: 904127B-004) CERTIFIED ORATORY: (1) HYDRO ANALYTICALIABORATORIES. INC PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Cl YDE KIVETT ROBI=RT MARSHALL CHECK-51 OCK IF ORC HAS CHANGED - - Mail original and one copy to: • - •• ATT: Central Files L)ivision of+-nvironmental Management- DEHNR /� �✓ ��..f �L 0- '� P. O. BOX 29535 --• - Raleioh. North Carolina 27626-0535 - •(SIG ATUtpe OF RESPONSIBLE.CHARGE) BY THIS SIGNATURE, 1 CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE 50050 1000101 004001 50060 . 00310 1 00610 005301 31616 ' 00300 1 006001 00665i 00545 00625 i 00340OOD95 D 'i operator I FLOW 1 j GMETRIC I I 1 A I Arrival I Operator ORC EFF [XI 1 MEAN 1 ' T Time: I Time on On INF 1 RES. BOD 5 I j FECAL SETT. ! E 2400 ClocY. Site Site? RATE 1 TEMP 1 pH I CL2 2ODEG.C' NH3-N 1 TSS COLIF. D.O. I T -NIT. 1 T: PHO. I MATTER' TKN COD I COND. MGD IDEG C.I UNITS 1 UG/L l MG/L MG/L 1 MG/L /100 ML 1 MG/L ! MG/L I MG/L ! MG/L MG/L ! MG/L ! umhos/cm 2 730 8.0! Y ! 0.14201 13.0 1 6.8 : < 20.00 6.01 < 0.1 3.. 730.' <8>D !. Y (D:1222.1 14.01: >'.6 8;:f < ::20:DD i - .;: 6.8.1:> 4 730; 8.0 i Y 1 0.11681 15.0 1 6.9 1- 20.001 6.51 < 0.11 Y::.:: .; 0:1521'I;.1.5.01.;:68 6 930 2.01 N i 0.11071 1 7 Z30, 2s0 N.,.:I':D0915:1[: i 8 7001 8.51 Y 1 0.12451 15.01 7.01 1 62.601 19.0 : < 1.01 6.91 1 I < 0.1 1 141.0 138 ' :9 70D . 7<:5 t Y : i D 1268:;' 15.0 ::::6 9 ; I ::::. 7.D j3: I < 0.1 10 730: 8.0 i Y 1 0.12081 15.01 7.0 ! < 20.00: 21.0 I 6.8 i1 < 0.1 1 1 < 25.0 7 1 700>20;00 12 1 73D i 8.01 Y ! 0.0984 ! 17.01 6.61 6.61 1 < 0.1 • � `5D 1 Y . ai 1.3 42 14 7301 3.01 Y 0 0756 i I 0.1378 12.0 , B' <`<20;00 :.<;:15.D 1 �:23.60 < 1.D:1 25>6a :1230 16 i 730; 5.0 ! Y 0.1298 ! 14.0 6.8 ! ! 7.8 i < 0.1 17'' 73D 8`0 Y D 8'3331> 15 0 `'` r 3 1 < :20 00'• .. ". 18 730 ' 7.0 i Y 0 13521 15 0 '' 7.31 < 20.00 7.311 < 0.1 ! 19' 730' 8'Dt Y i'077691 1S0 73 7.3i 1.; 20 830 2.0 , N 0.1233 1 4 > : :s1 t 22 7301 801 Y 1 013921 1201 741< 2D00 26001 70-< 10; 711 1< 011 1 2601 11751 23 l 73D- 8 D' ..Y:::*:.*:,.`0.7123:iE .1:3:D't' ::7.6, :.... 24 7301 8.01 B 0.13401 13.01 7.51 i 7.31 1 < 0.1 1 :25';... .730 .:::8s01 Y r i;: 0.13D.6i:1,13-0 26 73D i 8.01 Y 1 0.1076 I 14.0 1 7.3 1< 20.00 1 / 01 I < 0.1 1 I ' 27:. 28 7001 4.01 B 0.09241 1 o < 30 ! I AVERAGE ; 0 1196 ` 14 1 1 67 24 3 34 85 7 0 < 1.0 7.0 0.0 ! 41-6 957 MAXIMUM:20.00 'MINIMUM 1 0.06421 12.0 i 6.6 !< 20.00 15.0 !<� D !< 1.0 !< 1.01 6.0 I< 0.1 i 25.1)' 138 Cornp`(C)1Grab(G) ..., t G G G C C t. C G a C ::i C C ;. C. ;:1 .0 ?MONTHLY AVG. LIMIT 1 0.30001 3D.0 1 12.00 30.0 200.0 1/11EEKLY AVG .LIMIT �: ' 45 D.I_ .> 45 0 i' 40D.D; . . ,..:P:..... :. I `.DAILY MAXIMUM LIMIT i 6-9 28.00 1 REPLICA DEM FORM MR-1 (12/93) ' Minimum 5mg/l NOTE: A numerical value of zero (one for Fecal Colifonns) was used for calculation on those numbers reoorted as "less than" (<). Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements Compliant Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc., and a time table for improvements to be made. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are siognificant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Town of Cleveland Permittee Address Gary Stainba Ire of Pe -* Date (704) 8-4.777 December 31, 1999 Phone Number Permit Exp. Date P.O. Boy, 401 Cleveland NC 27103 PARAMETER CODES 00010 Temperature 00556 00076 Turbidity 00600 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 00082 Color (ADMI) 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BODS 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue 00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium 01105 Aluminum Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01034 Chromium Total Phosphorous Cyanide Total Sulfide Total Magnesium Total Sodium Total Chloride 01037 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper 01045 Iron 01051 Lead - 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). ** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) (D). Fast Track W®rksheet Case Number LV 99 211 Facility Name CLEVELAND, TOWN - WWTP Permit Number NCO049867 Response Received 0 Yes 0 No IWC Permitted Flow MGD Document Environmental Number of Offenses Damage Facts O SOC/JOC O Permit O 1st O 2nd O 3rd O 4th O 5th JOYes O No Assessment Factor Total Assessment Factor Total Number Number Penalty/ Assessment Violations Assessed Parameter Violation Violation Factor Total Penalty Percent of the Maximum Penalty Authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. 10.00 Comments State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary L Kerr T. Stevens, Director AUG 12 1999 CERTIFIED MAIL Z 587 834 269 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mayor Jim Brown CLEVELAND, TOWN - WWTP P.O. BOX 429 CLEVELAND, NC 27013 "4 ,&rql* D E N R ift 1 0 9 i{�lis tiJih i.i` 'r •in�J Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment NPDES Permit Number NCO049867 CLEVELAND, TOWN - WWTP ROWAN County Case Number LV 99-160 Dear Mayor Brown: I considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with G.S. 143-215.6A(f) and have not found grounds to modify the assessment of $1,073.33. Should you choose to pay the full penalties, payment should be tendered to me at the letterhead address within 30 days of the receipt of this letter. Please make checks payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. You also have the option of presenting your request to the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions, which is comprised of members of the Environmental Management Commission. The committee may consider such requests and render final and binding decisions in these matters. You may argue your request before the committee and Division staff will argue against any reduction of the assessment. Should you choose to present your request to the committee, please notify me at the letterhead address within 30 days of the receipt of this letter. Your request will be scheduled to be heard on the agenda of the next scheduled committee meeting and you will be notified of the date and time. If a response is not received by the Division regarding this notice, your request will be scheduled on the agenda for an upcoming committee meeting. 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper If you have any questions about this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Bob Sledge at (919) 733-5083, extension 547. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, �=��= Kerr T. Stevens cc: Moor�sville�Regional Off ci e Enforcement File Central Files f J DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY July 12, 1999 Memorandum: TO: Rex Gleason FROM: John Lesle4— SUBJECT: Request for Remission of Civil Penalties Case Numbers LV 99-160 (1/99) and LV 99-211 (2/99) Town of Cleveland WWTP NPDES Permit No. NC0049867 Rowan County A review of the subject Request for Remission of Civil Penalties has been completed. The Town of Cleveland does not dispute the violations. Furthermore, the letter refers to the Town's failure to properly operate the WWTP as a cause of the noncompliance. Some Pretreatment Program deficiencies may also contribute to the ongoing problem. Civil Penalties were assessed for the March 1999 in the amount of $1323.33 (Case No. 99-236). The facility is also in violation of the weekly and monthly average BOD permit limits in April 1999. It is recommended that the request for remission be denied. State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources / ,1 M ►� Division of Water Quality V v James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor evrp�INCDENR Wayne McDevitt, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF Kerr T. Stevens, Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES July 1, 1999 The Honorable Jim Brown, Mayor Town of Cleveland P.O. Box 401 Cleveland, NC 27013 Subject : Request for Remission of Civil Penalty Town of Cleveland Case Numbers LV 99-211 and LV 99-160 NPDES Permit Number NCO049867 Rowan County Dear Mayor Brown: The Division of Water Quality has received your request for remission of the civil penalties, with accompanying support information. Your request will be placed on the agenda of the Director's next scheduled enforcement conference, and you will be notified of the results. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bob Sledge at 919/733-5083, extension 547. Sincerely, Bob Sledge Environmental Specialist Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit BS/sl cc:.-_�- -Moore_sville_-Region4WQ:Supe -isor-_w/_attachments Enforcement File w/ 3 attachments Central Files w/ attachments 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Town of Cleveland 100 North Depot Street f qD� P.O. Box 429 Cleveland, N.C. 27013i/� (704) 278-4777 June 24, 1999 Ms. Coleen Sullins Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P. O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Dear Ms. Sullins: We are writing in response to the April 30, 1999 and the May 28, 1999 letters regarding the Assessment of Civil Penalties for monthly Ammonia Nitrogen violations at the Town of Cleveland Wastewater Treatment Plant for January 1999 (Case No. LV 99-160) and February 1999 (Case No. LV 99-211). We acknowledge that the wastewater treatment plant experienced violations for Ammonia Nitrogen during these sampling periods; however, the Town has always made every effort to correct all problems as expeditiously as possible. The Town has elected to pursue option two detailed in the letters. We respectfully request remission and/or mitigation for the noted violations. Our request for remission includes information detailing the Town's effort to abate this problem. The Town is dedicated to correcting this problem. However, payment of civil penalties will financially hinder this process. We have included the completed "Waiver of Right to An Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" for both violations. Information regarding these Ammonia Nitrogen violations and request for remission are presented subsequently. Several modifications have been made both at Freightliner and by the Town in operating the WWTP to reduce the problem with Ammonia Nitrogen violations. These modifications are presented subsequently. Freightliner implemented in-house modifications to reduce or eliminate the Ammonia Nitrogen spikes. discharged. 2. Freightliner implemented adjustments in their wastestream to increase alkalinity to optimize the efficiency of nitrification in the WWTP. 3. Freightliner provided a nitrifying bacterial culture additive to reseed and further optimize the nitrification process. _ xll JUN 2 5 1999 • Page 2 June 24, 1999 4. The aerators were switched from low speed to high speed in order to meet or exceed the minimum oxygen required for biological nitrification. The above mentioned modifications have significantly improved the Effluent compliance with Ammonia Nitrogen. The most recent data received indicates that the WWTP continues to properly nitrify with effluent Ammonia Nitrogen levels of less than 1.0 mg/l. The payment of civil penalties is extremely burdensome on the Town of Cleveland as it complicates the Town's ability to make any necessary corrective measures. As you can see, we have worked along with Freightliner to agressively address the Ammonia Nitrogen problem and both the Town and Freightliner have expended large amounts of money to research and rectify the problem. From all indications, we feel that we have successfully addressed and corrected any issues that would cause any violations of these parameters in the future. Therefore, the Town respectfully requests remission of the associated penalties. I trust this information demonstrates our commitment to regulatory compliance and the correction of these problems. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Jim Brown Mayor cc: Hydro Management Services Freightliner Corporation STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE TOWN OF CLEVELAND PERMIT NO. NC0049876 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV 99-211 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling P l 0 `7 3, 3 _15 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated M ck q a 8 , 11' y , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby N4aive 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 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 rR Li ' day of �u n -c- , 19� BY M0)`' ADDRESS L3 TELEPHONE ) � a-7 4,77 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE TOWN OF CLEVELAND PERMIT NO. NCO049867 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV 99-160 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling �'� 3 3 for iriolation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated r�� 30 c o , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 Rather 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 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 oR �—a� day of 19 e 10 tiles, BY OF ADDRESS B ew C ie � 'e ��� ► � a7c11-3 TELEPHONE �7041 ez7&— 4777 1�me NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF (ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE' DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY April 30, 1999 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Gary Stainback Town of Cleveland Post Office Box 401 Cleveland, North Carolina 27103 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil. Penalty for Violations of N.C. General Statute 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO049867 Town of Cleveland Case No. LV 99-160 Rowan County Dear Mr. Stainback: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1073.33 ( $1000 civil penalty + $73.33 enforcement costs) against the Town of Cleveland (the Town). This assessment is based upon the following facts: A review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted for the month of January 1999. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations found in NPDES Permit No. NCO049867 for the monthly average limit violation for ammonia as nitrogen. The violation that occurred is summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO049867 and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. 1 (a)(6) in the manner and extent described in Attachment A. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per violation, per day, if the violations are of a continuing nature, may be assessed against a person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by N.C.G.S. 143-215.1(a). 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 281 1 S PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - SO% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER 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, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Mooresville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the Town: $ /CI0 ©, For of the one violation of G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. NC0049867 by discharging waste into the waters of the State in violation of the permitted monthly average effluent limit for ammonia as nitrogen. $ ! 6 D b, p TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is /6 percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143- 215.6A. $ 73.33 Enforcement costs. $ l %3. �--3 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. 2 AD 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 P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. 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 that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement that you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282. 1 (b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator'had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. . Please submit this information to the attention of: Ms. Colleen Sullins Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 3 Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission Ap must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform you of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will provide details regarding case status, directions for payment and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. X; 3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must: File your original petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings P.O. Drawer 27447 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447 and Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to Mr. Dan McLawhorn, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. 4 b 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 the Water Quality Section staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704/663-1699. g/ 06' (Date) ATTACHMENTS Z? //?, D. Rex G ason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality cc: Water Quality Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments JL STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE TOWN OF CLEVELAND PERMIT NO. NC0049867 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. LV 99-160 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling _ for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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 , 19 BY ADDRESS TELEPHONE ATTACHMENT A Town of Cleveland Permit No. NCO049867 Monthly Average Limit Violation Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit January 1999 Ammonia as N 25.64 mg/1 12.00 mg/1 Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements Compliant All monitoring data and sampling firquencies do NOT meet Permit requirements Noncompliant If the facility is noncompliant, please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment, operation, maintenance, etc. and a time table for improvements to be made. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information; the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Town of Cleveland 1999 Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp. Date P.O. Box 401, Cleveland, NC 27103 PARAMETER CODES 00010 Temperature 00556 00076 Turbidity 00600 00080 Color (Pt -Co) 00610 00082 Color (ADMI) 00625 00095 Conductivity 00630 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00310 BOD5 00665 00340 COD 00720 00400 pH 00745 00530 Total Suspended 00927 Residue .00929 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Oil & Grease 00951 Total Fluoride Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic Ammonia Nitrogen Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadmium Nitrogen Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01034 Chromium Total Phosphorous Cyanide Total Sulfide Total Magnesium Total Sodium Total Chloride 01037 Total Cobalt 01042 Copper 01045 Iron 01051 Lead 01067 Nickel 01077 Silver 01092 Zinc 01105 Aluminum 01147 Total Selenium 31616 Fecal Coliform 32730 Total Phenolics 34235 Benzene 34481 Toluene 38260 MBAS 39516 PCBs 50050 Flow 50060 Total Residual Chlorine 71880 Formaldehyd 71900 Mercury 81551 Xylene Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water Quality Compliance Group at (919) 733-5083, extension 581 or 534. The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. * ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A .0202 (b) (5) (B). ** If signed by other than the permittee, delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506 (b) (2) (D). IWAP fl i c Ip EFFLUENT k4P NPDES PERMIT N0: NC0049867 DISCHARGE NO: 201 MONTH: JANUARY YEAR: 1499. FACILITY NAME: ZOWN 0= CLEVELAND WWTP CLASS: u. COUNTY: BQW6N OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC): CLYDE KIV TT GRADE: LL/ PHONE: r041 278-0042 PD. y, r%ir CERTIFIED LABORATORY: (1) HYDRO ANALYTICAL IA80RATORIES•INC PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: CLYDE !UVEn $9gERT MARSHALL " CHECK BLOCK rF ORC HA[ CHANCED i Mail original and one copy to: ATT: Central Files J Division of Environmental DEHNR Management x , L P. 0. BOX 29535 (SIGWATUPVOP RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) Raleigh. North Carolina 27626-0535 BY THIS SIGNATURE, I CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE ' 1 50050 ;00010 00400' 50060 00310 00610 00530 31616 1 00300 1 006001 00665 00545 00625 00340i 00095 D operator I FLOW I i' GMETRIC A Arrival Operators -RC I EFF[X] I ; • I MEAN 1 ; T Time: i Time On On I INt F j 1 RES. BOD-5 I FECAL SETT, 2400Clock I Site Site? RATE 'TEMP.. H CL2 20DEG.0 NH3-N TSS COLIF. D.O. I T.-NIT. i T: PHO.' MATTER TKN COD COND. MGD !DEG C. UNITS UG/L MG/L ' MG/L MG/L /100 ML MG/L MG/L MG/L MG/L MGIL MG/L i umhos/cm 1 700 5.0 r- Y .: <:0_0593 : ..: 2 700. 2.0 Y 0.1801 3 300 :..2.0: N ` :0.0498: 4 730 8.0 Y 0.0889 10.0 6.3 20.00 9.04 < 1.0 2.0; 7.5 - < 1.0 107 0 466 5 730; -8.0 Y : "0.0660 i 10.0 : 6.5 6.9 i i,< 1 0 6 730: 8.0 Y 0.0787 ` 10.0 6.6 - < 10.00 6.8 < 1.0 92 0 / 730:. :8.0 Y ^:D.0984 :::12.0' .:6.5' < 10.00: .6.2 ( < 1.0 8 730' 8.0 Y 0.0892' 13.0 6.6 < 10.00 26.0 6.2 < 1.0 9 900 : " : 2.0 : : N >; :0.0563 10 930 i 2.0 N 0.0274 • 11 :.. 700 '::;:9:5'i Y '_ ;:0.0846:<12.0: '6.6:i :: 20.00 :. :62: O;::.' 13.0. ::::6000.0; :::6.5Lp' "` :. 128:0, ::` r1108 12 700 ' 8.5 Y 0.0785 14.0 6.8 ' i 6.6 < 1.0 13 730 ; .'-:8:0:; Y .! <0:1098 !.::14:0 . ::6.8 20:00 :34.0 < 1:0 < .;.':1 D :::.-.'6:4 < '".1.0. 27 0 14. 7301 8.0 Y 0.1131 14.0 6.7 20.00 6 2 ; < 1.0 15 :. _ _ 730 I ;>:.8.0 . -Y ::0.0958 ;: 1-4:0 , 6.7.; .• <, 62.:"1 0 ! 16 900 i 8.0; N 0.0689 121.00 17 <" 910 A-.0: :N 18 730! 8.0! Y 0.1841 12.0 6.5 ' 61.00 23.0 < 1.0! 6.7 ' < 1.0 54.90 ' 105.0 i 1083 19 730! <:;:,gp.-: Y ;I::'0-1.316 -12[0. :6i6:'< :10.G0' :. 6.4 ::::. < .. 20 7301 8.0 Y 0.1384 13.0 • 6.6 < 10.00 < 25.0 21.40 : i 6.9 i < 1.0 43.01 21..6 ` Z30: .»:8:0' 'Y 0>9'291. :<13._D 6:6':.r :10:OD < '1::00 q[0 < 1..0 _ 6:9, ; c 1.0 i 22 7301 8.0 Y 0.1394 : 15.0 , 6.8 < 10.00 1 6:2 ; < 1.0 1 23 :: 730 , i ; 4.0 : Y '0:21:19 24 730 ' 6.5 Y 0.2243 25 ? -• 730I ` 8:0. <Y 0>T730 :: 30 6: 7: 26 730:. 8.0 Y 0.1226 : 14.0 6.6 < 10.00 24.0 < 1.00 ' 4.0 < 1.0 ; 7.01 I < 1.0 29 0 858 ::27 .. 730 28 730 Y 0.1198 15.0 : 6.8 ' < 10.00 6.4 < 1.0 1 .29 ' ::: 730 I :_ . :. Y r 30 900 I 4.5 N 0.0605 1 31 40..:N 0.0719. AVERAGE 10.1100' 12.9 6.43 21.0 25.64 7.3 4 8 ! 6.61 0.0 87 95 75 91 879 MAXIMUM Or2243 ..1.5:0 . .6.8 ; 20:00 ; .::34:0,. ,62r40 230 6000 0 t ;:ZS ....: < 1..0 121':00' .:128 ... 0 91.08 !MINIMUM 0.0274: 10.0 6.3 !< 10.00- 24.01< 1.00 i< 1.0'< 1.01 6.2 < 1.0 54.901 27.01 466 :MONTHLY AVG. LIMIT 0.3000 30.0 12.00 30 n inn n i Cr L-M U-1 rUMA MM-1 t Ift0j) ' Minimum 5mgll NOTE: A numerical value of zero (one for Fecal Colifonns) was used for calculation on those numbers reported as "less than" (<). Fast Track Worksheet Case Number LV 99 160 Facility Name CLEVELAND, TOWN - WWTP Permit Number NCO049867 Response Received p Yes p No IWC Permitted Flow MGD Document Environmental Number of Offenses Damage Facts 10 p Permit 10 1 st p 2nd ® 3rd® 4tri O bth 10 Yes p No Assessment Factor Total Assessment Factor = Total Number Number Penalty/ Assessment Violations Assessed Parameter Violation Violation Factor Total Penalty Percent of the Maximum Penalty Authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. 10.00 Comments Violat�cn;M[c�nthl'�'�ear anuar s9 y Remission Request Letter Date 1411011Euf. Conf bate Fena_ liyAmount $ 6 b�(' MainPayn