NC0006254_NOV-2022-MV-0069_20220503

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ROY COOPER
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ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, IR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
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May 2, 2022
Rodney Whitfield, General Manager
Blue Ridge Tissue Corporation (NPS Holdings, LLC)
E-mail: [e-mail]
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-MV-0069
Permit No. NC0006254
Patterson Mill
Caldwell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the December 2021 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample Monitoring
Location Parameter Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Mercury, Total (as Hg) -
Concentration (COMER)
12/31/2021 Annually Frequency Violation
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).
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Timothy Heim of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Ec: LF, Josh Greene - ORC
Sincerely,
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Daniel Boss, Asst. Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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