NC0089541_NOV-2021-LR-0004_20210201

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7019 2970 0001 3140 0893
Return Receipt Requested
February 1, 2021
Michael Lancaster
Ashton Lewis Lumber Company
96 Lewis Mill Rd
Gatesville, NC 27938
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2021-LR-0004
Permit No. NC0089541
Ashton Lewis Lumber Company
Gates County
Dear Mr. Lancaster:
A review of the November 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Reporting Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter Date Type of Violation
12/31/2020 Late/Missing DMR
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC).
Please provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall
compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your
response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring Report(s). You will then
be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office
within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Victoria Herdt of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3911.
Sincerely,
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Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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