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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0028916_NOV-2021-LR-0048_20210907ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Certified Mail # 7020 0090 0001 7206 3045 Return Receipt Requested Greg Zephir, Town Manager Town of Troy 315 N Main St Troy, NC 27371 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality September 7, 2021 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2021-LR-0048 Permit No. NC0028916 Troy WWTP Montgomery County Dear Permittee: A review of the Division of Water Resources (DWR) database which tracks the monthly submittal of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) revealed that the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) was not filed with the Division within the thirty (30) calendar days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made [per 15A NCAC 02B .0506]. Report Period Due Date Received Date Days Late November 2020 12/30/2020 1/22/2021 23 Our records indicate that you received a Notice of Violation (NOV-2020-LR-0050) for the missing September 2020 DMR. Within said notice, you were informed that this office will recommend the assessment of civil penalties if future reports are not received within the required time frame during the next twelve (12) reporting months. Based upon the above facts, I conclude that Danaher Sensors and Controls violated or failed to act in accordance with the requirements of NPDES Permit NC0001121 and G.S. 143-215.65. A civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per violation may be assessed against a person who fails to file, submit, or make available any documents, data, or reports required by G.S. 143-215.65. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a) (9) and G.S. 143-282.1(b) (8). If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violations and prevent further action, please respond in writing within ten (10) days of receipt of this notice. Please ensure that the missing DMRs are sent in to the Division. A review of your response will be considered and you will be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding these violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty may be assessed. We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter or discharge monitoring reports, please contact Stephanie Zorio of the Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3322. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: �E4E1A9691 DB248E... Mark Brantley, Assistant Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Fayetteville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Laserfiche