NC0089109_NOV-2015-LV-0544 2nd Attempt_20150206

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
December 23, 2014 February 6, 2015 — 2 n Mail Attempt
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Mr. Darin Cooper, Project Manager
Horsehead Holding Corporation
Rutherford County Production Facility
4955 Steubenville Pike, Suite 405
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205
Dear Mr. Cooper:
Anthony Staley
Horsehead Metal Products, LLC
484 Hicks Grove Road
Mooresboro, NC 28114
Subject: Notice of Violation and
RECEIVEMENRIOWR
FEB 10 2015
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking #: NOV-2014-LV-0544 Water Quality
Rutherford County Production Facility Permittinq Seccttior
NPDES Permit No. NCO089109
Rutherford County
A review of the June 2014 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Date
Outfall
Parameter
1
Reported Value
Permit Limit
06/30/2014
001
Cadmium, Total
480 g/ 1
350 1
A Notice of Violation/ Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/ NRE) is being issued for the
noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0089109.
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. 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) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along
with any information provided on the June 2014 Discharge Monitoring Report. 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.
Water Quality Regional Operations — Asheville Regional office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:flportal.ncdenr.orgfwebtwq
An Equal Opportunityl Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Darin Cooper
December 23, 2014
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Remedial actions; if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any 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. You may
contact this office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617 -Central Files -Basement
WQ Enforcement/ NPDES Point Source Branch
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