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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0089001_Enforcement_20160119 U.S. Postal Service" CERTIFIED MAIL° RECEIPT n n Domestic Mail Only J a For delivery information,visit our website at www.usps.comv. D t- ' ` 3 -- Certified Mail Fee 111, no $ Extra Services box,add lee as appropriate) V ❑Return Receipt(hardcopy) $ �yOo - J 0 Return Receipt(electronic) $ \ J ❑Certified Mail Restricted Delivery $ J ❑Adult Signature Required $ r ❑Adult Signature Restricted Delivery$ imAr. ri J Postage '—I n• $T ENVIRONMENTAL COW � SCE SEIVOICES." ROF NC, PC 01' $ n se 13504 SOUTH POINT ,VD. S D. kA` J $fr CHARLOTTE NC 28273 ATTN: MR DAVID R. MAZORRA, PE dwr/rs 1/27/16 reninea mail service provlaes me renewing oenerns: A receipt(this portion of the Certified Mail label). for an electronic return receipt,see a retail A unique identifier for your mailpiece. associate for assistance.To receive a duplicate Electronic verification of delivery or attempted return receipt for no additional fee,present this delivery. 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A.Retum Receipt for 0 Collect on Delivery Merchandise o Artinlo ALunhar(Traasfar from service label) 0 Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery 0 Signature Confirmation' 7 015 1520 0002 8376 1633 Mail Signature aDelivery Confirmation Mail Restricted DeliveryRestricted Delive S00) PS Form 3811.Aoril 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receio UNITED STATESk(a e'ia;atatVltrt First-Class Mail 4,4kPostage&Fees Paid ,. USPS 'w'w . ' 1i '' Permit No.G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4® in this box* DEQ-WQROS r= m rr 610 EAST CENTER AVE. m co a SUITE 301 0 p r-, MOORESVILLE NC 28115 i c') ,�, m o a) r -c5--) v ..C- USPS TRACKING# i'S z m 9599 9403 qiyygiagodisqptiyiii+n►on►ntlslii'I II In$'ii Mr. Charles Grahann Mooresville Oil Company, Inc. PO Box 2 Mooresville, NC 28115 Subject,, Payment Acknowledgenient, Denver Express Mart G WR Case Number: L - 01 -tltlp Catawba County Dear Pe aitteer, This letter is to acknowledge receipt of payment in the amount of $409.26 received from you dated February 17, 2016. This payment satisfies in full the above civil assessments levied against the subject facility, and this case has been closed, Payment of this penally in no Way PrCClUdesfuture action by this Division foradditional violations of the applicable Statues, Regulations, as, or Permits, If you have any questions, please contact Wren 'Bedford at 919-807-6304, Sincerely, \AlT Wren Thedfora Wastewater Branch cc; Central Files NP F Mooresville Regional Office �t�t�*a�rSd�ma}aC:�rrgia`atrs � I?�wi��ztzrx�ro4waCw�st{@iced°�i&';�icr}t��eaaars�e 1617 lvW1 service C',cnter i Rideigh, Nonh Carolina 27699-161 PAT MCCRORY DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Waterkesowces ENV(""ENTAI GAJAUTY Certified Mail #7015 1520 0002 8376 1633 Reto Lt Receigt Reg uested Mr. David R, Mazorra, PE Principal Environmental Compliance Set -vices of NC, PC 13504 South Point Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28273 SUBJECT- Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty, for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215. I(a)(6) and NPDFS Permit No, NC0089001 Mooresville Oil Company, Inc. Denver Express Mart GWR Case No, LV-2016-0009 Catawba County Dear Permittee: 'Secrefavy S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $450.53 ($350k0 civil penalty + $100,.53 enforcement costs) against Mooresville Oil Company, hic,, Denver Express Mart Ground Water Remediation (GWR). This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DM.R) submitted by Denver Express Mart GW-R for the, month of September 2015. 11iis review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Pen -nit No. NCO089001 . The violations, which occurred in September 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter, Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Denver Express Mart GWR violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPTEES Permit No. NCO089001 and G.S . 143 -215.l (a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215,.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office hereby make the Ulowing, civil penalty assessment against Mooresville Oil Company, Inc, Denver Express Mart State of"North Carolina I EnviromentalQuality !Watar Resources I Water Quality regional Omations Mooresville RegionalOfficel 6 10 East, Center Avenue, .Su iteMl I Mooresville, North Camha28115 PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R, VAN DER VAART Secretary S, JAY ZI MERMAN Wdter ire 1r F" t4MENTAL QUALITY January 1 , 01 Ci Certified Mail ##701 0 0002 83761305 t�rrlacitt lrtnstd ,pr. David R. Ma .orra, PE:, Principal ,Environmental Compliance 'Services of NC, PC 13504 South Port Boulevard Charlotte, NCB- 8273 TL Jf Notice of Violation and ,Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143- 1 , t()(6) and NPDES Permit No.1' C"O089001 Mooresville Coil C o mean °, Inc Denver Express Mart ClW Case No, LV- Cl16-ddilg Catawba County Dear Pe iitee 'This later transmits a notice of Violation and assessment of civil Penalty in the arnount of $450.53 (350.00 civil penalt-y + 100.53 enforcement crests) against Mooresville Oil Company, , Inc,, Denver Express Mart Ground Water l ernediation ( x). This assessment is based upon the following facts. a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (I)MR submitted by Denver Express Mart CHAIR for the month of September 2015. This review has s town the: subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No, NC0089101. The violations, which occurred in September 2015, are summarized ed in Attachment A. to this letter., Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Denver Express Mart GWP. violated the terms, conditions or requirements oft PDES Pe it No, 1 CO089001 and G.S. 1 w-2l , a 6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 14 - 1 6A(a)( , a civil penalty may be assessed against any° person who violates the terms. conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143- 1 ,.1(a)_. (lased upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of lave, and, in accordance with authority provided by the Secret ary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of 'dater Resources,1, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office hereby male the following) civil penalty assessment against Mooresville Coil Company, Inc,., Deaver Express Mart G R: State of 1*tcrrlt Cambna a EU14rQUInentRI 0,-gty { Watcr Resource$1 Water ]a�cty Et,e etwa$'opainions 0,)resvalle 1f e c,,n0 d f`rice¢ bite Fast Center verttre, Suit: 3011 1vTcatesvatie, Nonh Carolina 28115 I of the I violations of 143-215,I(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0089001, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for 1,2-dicloroethane. I of the I violations of 143-215. l(a)(6) and NPDES Permit 1 o,NCO089001, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Perrait Monthly Average for 1-2-dichoroethane, TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY 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-281 I (b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of ha rin 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) 'Fhe amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was cornmitted willfully or intentionally, (7) 'The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures, Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this, notice, you must do one of the following- (1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR (2) Submit a written request for remission,, OR (3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of F3 mvironment and Natural Resources (do not include waiverform), Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s), Please submit payment to the attention of: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 T*vlail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual staternents 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 ag ,reement 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 Resources at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (i) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated eontinuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a, result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent pa- yment 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 Water Resources 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 theEnvironmental 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. Remission —Reves—t" Both forms should be submitted to the following address; Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 mdn-zs—. n a iv If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an adim istr t e hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office, of Administrative Hearings, You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours, The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may he filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with, restrictions) - provided tbesi6med original, one, (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §1 5OB-232) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the fined or electronic transmission, _ailo_g o s 11 uetiors re arc( inflit lfeed/r the &tibifthue— ffilhfinjulo_cess The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: 6714 NW Service Center Raleigh, NC 2160-6714 TOL Otg)411-3000 Fax: (910) 43 1 -3 100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition, 11 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 Roberto Scheller with the Division of Water Resources staff of theNtooresville Regional Office at (704) 663-1699 or via email at roberto.scheller@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDENR ATTACHM.FNTS Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Entbreement Unit - Enforcement File Central Files, Water Quality Section RLS (w/aftachments) (w/attachments) (w/attachments) ATTACHMENT CASE NO, LV-2016-0009 Lffall Date Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit 9 ailMaximum) 001 1 - -di hl r th ne 0.58 leg/l 038pI(Monthly Average) JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST 14 Case Number: IN-2016-0009 County- Catawba Assessed Party: Mooresville Oil Company, Inc. Denver Express Mart GWR Permit No.: NCO089001 Amount Assessed: $450,1 1 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penally. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver ofRight to an Administrative I -fearing, and Stipulation qj'Facls" 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 violationts) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document,, Pursuant to N-C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the fallowing five factors apply. 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, I (b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessmentfiactors are listed in the civilpenalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you tea to correct the violation and preventfidure occ urrences) ' (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain u,,hy the violation was uncnoidable or something you could not prevent or preparefior); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment ofthe civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain hon,pcov,ment oj'the cap ilpenalty will preventyoufrom performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: F�ZT',TE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF CATAWBA IN THE MATTER OFASSESSMENT WAIVER RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING N AND STIPULATION OF FACTS Mooresville Oil Company, Inc. Denver Express Mart GWR PERMIT N. NCO089001 CASE NO. LV-2016-0009 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling tl.53 for violations as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated January lq, 2016, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support, of remission ofthis civil penalty, roust be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources .s within thirty- (p) days of receipt of the notice ofassessrnent. No new evidence in support of remission request will be allowed after Sd days from the receipt of notice of assessment. This the ._ slay of � , �..... p... SI BATU ADDRESS TELEPHONE DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT Violator. Mooresville Oil Company, Inc. Facility, Name: Denver Express Mart GER Permit Number: NCO089001 County: Catawba Case Number: LV-2015-0009 ASSESSMENT FACTORS 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; No harm has been documented; however, 1-2-dicloroethane effluent exceedances, are likely to impact the receiving stream by toxicity to aquatic life. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; The 'violations occurred during the month of September 2015 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; No effects on ground water or air quality are expected. Surface waters were impaired by toxicity and stress on aquatic life. The best usage of the receiving stream was also likely to have been compromised. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; An exact monetary figure is unknown. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; The violation does not appear to be willful, or 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; and The subject facility, has had no Enforcement cases taken against it in the past 12 months (September 2015 to September 2014). 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. The cost to the Mooresville Regional Office was $ 1 K53 Regional Office Clerical Staff -- one hour 15.00 Enforcement case preparation staff time — one hour $33.13 Regional Office'Supervisor review — one hour $52.40 Total: $100,53 W. Corey Basiagcr� Wgiooal Supervisor Water Q441it� goghmal Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Di'A" of W4te(e Resources, NCDENR 9N~kMtWAL WAUTY January, 19, 2 016 Certified Mail #7015 1520 0002 8376 1657 Return Receitit Reauested Mr. David R, Mazorra, PE, Principal Enviraumental Compliance Services of NC, PC 13504 South Point Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28273 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty (Violation Correction Attachment A) for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (tom. S.) 143-215. 1 (#6) and NPDES Permit No. NCO089001 Mooresville Oil Company, Inc, Denver Express Mart GWR Case No, LV-2016-0009 Catawba County Dear Perntiftee: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $450,53 ($350.00 civil penalty -i- $100,53 enforcement costs) against Mooresville Oil Company, Inc., Denver Express Mart Ground Water Remediation (GWR). This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been, conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Denver Express Mart GWR for the month of September 2015. This review has sho,,xn the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations an(,,Uortnonitt)ringreqiiirements found inPDES PennitNo, NC` O089001, The violations, which occurred in September 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to, this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Denver Express Mart GWR violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit No. NCO089001 and G.S. 143-215J(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215,6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by GS. 143-215. 1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, mid in accordance with authority . provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Naturad Resources and the, Director of the Division of Water Resources, 1, W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Mooresville Oil Company, Inc., Denver Express Mart. GWR: State of North Carolina I ETIIATownental Quabty � Water Resources, 1 Water Quality RegiDnal Operations Mooresvffle Regional Offlcak 610 I:iqt Center Awnue, Suite 3011 Mooresville, Nortli Carolina 28115 111A 4411 $—I NON $2S0.0() saj�(Mo—o $-LQO,L3 14�0,53 I of the I violations of 143-215, 1 (a)(6)andNPDES Permit No.NCO 089001, by discharging waste ,water into the waters of the State in violation of the Pernih, Daily Maximum for 1,2-dicloroethane. I of the I violation.% of 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and NPDES Permit NoM008900 1, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for 1-2-dichoroethane. TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY Enforcement Costs TOTAL AMMUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.(ok(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-282, 1 (b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harnt to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality- (4) The cost of rectifying the damage, (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance-, (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of tire following.- (1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR (2) Submit a written request for remission, OR (3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing Option 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 -vvaiverforn�).. Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate, to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty, assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document, Because as 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 mid 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 Resources at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request, will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282- I (b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. `Fhe response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for farther appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Perialtv Remissions (Cotntruttee), 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. remission Reqqt!jL" Both forms should be submitted to the following address- Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Offi, ce of Administrative 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 Hewings. 'You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered riled 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 officialstate holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee if a filing fee is required by iliCGS § 150B-23 2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. )LoA- should comac j _t.the Office of Administrative flearjng�sk tLAli ,qijestions regarding thkfilin&,fee and/or the details of the fil—in"—rocess. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative, Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax. (919)431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must atso be served on DENR as follows: Mr. Sam M. flayed, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty ) 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 maybe assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this ;assessment, If you have any questions Tease :ontact: Roberto ach ller -,vith the Division of Water resources staff of the Mooresville Regional Office at:(d) 663-1699 or via., email at roberto.schellerC,ncdenr.gov. Sincerely;, i t Gorey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water resources, NCDENR A T C I NTH Cc WQS Mooresville regional Office - Iniforcernent pile ( °la tachrnent ) NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Glatt -Enforcement File (°latlacl era s) Central files, Water Quality Section burs chrner ts) RLS ATTACHMENT A (Reported Value Correction) Ir CASE NO. L- 1- utt ll ate Parameter Rworted Value Permit Liit 1 I 1 1-2-dichloroethane 0,56pIl 038 p l(Monthly Average) JUSTIFICATION FOR RUM1SSIONffXUFST Q_ Case Number: LV-2016-0009 County. Catawba Assessed Party: Mooresville Oil Company, Inc. Denver Express Mart GWR Permit No.: NC0089001 Amount Assessed: 141-U3 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, ff'fver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation ofFacts " form to request remission of this civil penalty, You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are tie cessary, 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 t1te factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document, PursuarittoN.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty maybe granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. 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 inN.C.G.S. 143B-282. l(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessmentfactors are listed in the, civil penal(y assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the sups that you took to correct the violation and prevent,,future occurrence ); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e,, explain win, the violation ivaoidable or something,you could not prevent or ire pare 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 qf the civil penalty will prevent youftom performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: FSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CATAWBA 1 N ITIE MATTERA� ,NT WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ADMINIgrRATIVE HEARING AND STIpULATION OF ]FACTS Mooresville ville Oil Co p rt , Inc. Deaver Express Mart GWR } PERMIT NO. l O089001 cAsE No. LV-2016-0009 Having been, assessed civil penalties totaling J4_�0,53 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated January 19, 2016, the undersigned, desiring ;to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document, The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in .support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division x of Ater Resources within thirty i.d ) days of receipt of the notice cif asses men . No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (tl) days ftorn the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the � .� day of 2 TL C LPHON