NC0004243_NOV2022LV0360_20220531

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May 31, 2022

John J Moss, Plant Manager
Coats American Inc.
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-LV-0360
Permit No. NC0004243
Sevier Plant
McDowell County

Dear Permittee:

A review of the April 2022 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:

Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Violation _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
001 Effluent BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 4/21/2022 188.5 214.34 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Quantity Daily (QD310) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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).
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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Lauren Armeni of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4667.

Sincerely,

Daniel Boss, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Sara Hudgins (ORC)
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