NC0003174_NOV-2022-PC-0063_20220225

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7020 3160 0001 6632 2171
Mr. Chris Fulcher
Fulcher's Point Pride Seafood
Post Office Box 250
Oriental, North Carolina 28571-0250
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 25, 2022
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-PC-0063
Fulcher's Point Pride Seafood
Oriental, Pamlico County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Fulcher:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of Fulcher's Point Pride
Seafood on February 14, 2022. The inspection was conducted in response to reports of boat maintenance
activities on February 12, 2012 resulting in water quality impacts. The inspection was to also assist in
determining whether the referenced activity conducted at the facility was associated with NPDES Permit
No. NC0003174 or in violation of conditions and requirements of the referenced permit. A summary of
the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the
inspection report.
The compliance inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Washington
Regional Office in response to a complaint. The activities were not taking place at the time of the
inspection, but the following violation(s) were acknowledged during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Pollution Prevention
The facility allowed in water work to be done on the FV Chasity
Brooke resulting in a quantity of paint and sanding debris entering
Oriental Harbor on 2/12/2022, constituting an unpermitted discharge
of wastes to surface water.
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North
Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act
in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889
252.946.6481

If you wish to 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 additional information provided.
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.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences
in the future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any
additional violations of State law. 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.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Allen Stewart with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Sincerely,
Paw), kali
David May, L.G.,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS: NPDES Inspection Report, BIMS Incident Report
cc: LaserFiche
NC DEQ DAQ — WaRO
NC DEQ DWM
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889
252.946,6481