NCG530087_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20210916

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September 15, 2021

Benjamin Eason
Sunburst Trout Company LLC
Email: [e-mail]

SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection Report
Cruso Trout Farm
NPDES WW Permit No. NCG530087
Haywood County

Dear Permittee:

The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Cruso Trout Farm on
9/14/2021. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NCG530087. The findings and comments
noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled
"Compliance Inspection Report".

There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4667 or via email at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,

Lauren Armeni, Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS: Inspection Report

Ec: Laserfiche
DocuSign Envelope ID: 7C506979-B180-434F-BF87-4B587492EFB1
EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
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 N 52 NCG530087 21/09/14 C S31112171819 20
21 66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved-------------------
N67707172 73 74 75 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Cruso Trout Farm
13177 Cruso Rd
Canton NC 28716
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
11:30AM 21/09/14 20/04/06
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
///
Other Facility Data
12:00PM 21/09/14 21/03/30
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Benjamin Eason,314 Industrial Park Dr Waynesville NC 28786/Owner/828-550-1133/Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Lauren E Armeni DWR/ARO WQ/828-296-4500/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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9/16/2021
9/16/2021
NPDES yr/mo/day
21/09/14
Inspection Type
C3111218
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Lauren Armeni, with the Asheville Regional Office, conducted a Compliance Evaluation
Inspection of Cruso Trout Farm on September 14, 2021. The inspection was conducted to determine
if the system is being operated and maintained in compliance with General NPDES Permit No.
NCG530000. Ben Eason (Co-Owner/Manager) was present during the inspection.
The trout farm was destroyed by Tropical Storm Fred. Mr. Eason said that Cruso has been declared
a disaster area by FEMA, and he is going to apply for grants to receive assistance to rebuild the trout
farm.
NCG530087 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NCG530087
Inspection Date:09/14/2021
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
Cruso Trout Farm
Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
The trout farm was destroyed by Tropical Storm Fred.Comment:
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