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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWQCSD0755_DV-2023-0008 case file_20230124ROY COOPER Governor EUZABETH S. BISER Secretory RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 4115 5757 Return Receipt Requested McDonald's Corporation PO Box 182571 Columbus OH 43218 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality January 24, 2023 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(1) and Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0755 McDonald's Corporation McDonald's - 2900 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC Case No. DV-2023-0008 Wake County Dear Permittee: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $538.85 ($500.00 civil penalty + $38.85 enforcement costs) against McDonald's Corporation. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) 24-hour Report submitted by McDonald's Corporation. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0755 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation(s) that occurred are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that McDonald's Corporation violated the terms, conditions or requirements of Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0755 and G.S. 143-215.l(a)(1) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). North Carolina DeWn mt of Em rommW Q„ d" I DW kbn of w,m Rn*=n Raeigh RegbrW OQke i NW Barrett Ddw i Raleigh North Caroms ZW9 '� 919.V"200 20 w l i' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against McDonald's Corporation: 500.00 For 1 of the 1 violations of Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0755 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) for Sanitary Sewer Overflow(s) resulting in a discharge without a valid permit. 500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY 38.85 Enforcement Costs 538.85 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143 -21 5.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.l(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: (1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR (2) Submit a written request for remission, OR (3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of. Attn: PERCS Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 I 1 ■ 1 w C ■ [-K m 1 Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remi ion, you must complete 4nd submit the enclosed "E quest for Remission of Civil Pena_ ities, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing. and StiRmlation of Facts" form within th' 30da s of recript of this notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Attn: PERCS Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 AND Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearin s: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts flings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows: Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Hayes with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional Office at (919) 791-4200 or via email at mitch.hayes@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Laserfiche JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST Case Number: DV-2023-0008 Assessed Party: McDonald's Corporation County: Wake Permit No.: WQCSD0755 Amount Assessed: $538.85 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (Le., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: ■ ■ ■ r ■ W- L 19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COUNTY OF WAKE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT } WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS McDonald's Corporation ) McDonald's - 2900 Wendell Blvd 1 PERMIT NO. WQCSD0755 ) CASE NO. DV-2023-0008 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $538.85 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated January 24, 2023, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 ADDRESS TELEPHONE SIGNATURE ATTACHMENT A Golden Arch Limited Partnership CASE NUMBER: DV-2023-0008 PERMIT NO: WQCSD0755 FACILITY: McDonald's - 2900 Wendell Blvd Other Violations INCIDENT VIOLATION NUMBER DATE VIOLATION TYPE 202201198 7/23/2022 CSO/SSO(Sewer Overflow) REGION: Raleigh COUNTY: Wake TOTAL VOLUME VIOLATION DESCRIPTION (GALLONS) Discharge without valid permit PENALTY AMOUNT $500.00 Sewer Maintenance Division 3324 Lake Woodard Drive Raleigh, NC 27604 919-996-2311(office) 1 919-227-9519 (mobile) Christopher, worthy Ora leijthnc,eov From: Sanders, Courtney <Courtney.Sanders@raleiahnc.aov> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 11:47 AM To: Worthy, Christopher <Christopher.Worthy@raleiahnc.Qov> Subject: 2900 Wendell Blvd Chris, The grease interceptor overflow located at 2900 Wendell Blvd is still active at this time. Grease is flowing into the storm drain and being tracked by vehicles through the parking lot. A blockage NOV has been issued to have the interceptor compliant within 24 hours. While speaking with manager on duty he informed me that the grease interceptor was pumped by a hauler on Saturday, but has since filled back up. He said they called a plumber this morning and was told, the latest they will arrive is 4:OOpm today. Joseph Collins of Wendall storm water has been contacted and informed about the grease overflow. DeCarlo Sanders Utility Specialist City of Raleigh Public Utilities I Raleigh Water (m) 919-280-1300 (fax) 919-992-1871 Courtney.Sanders@raleiahnc.aov X_ M • Upon arrival today staff found the interceptor actively overflowing into nearby storm drains. • Staff confirmed no issues with the City sewer downstream. • McDonald's management indicated that the issue started this past Friday and the interceptor was pumped in response on Saturday, 07/23/2022, but has since started to overflow again. • This confirms the issue is not located within the interceptor itself, but within the sewer lateral downstream (as is typical for such incidents). • SMD was first notified during an after hours call on Sunday 07/24/2022, at which point the manager on call informed McDonalds management of their responsibility to have the overflow stopped. • Staff with the Town of Wendell Public Works Department have also been notified regarding the impact to the storm drain system. • FOG staff have issued a Notice of Violation requiring McDonalds to have the overflow remedied within twenty- four (24) hours. • Once the 24hr deadline has passed the next step in enforcement will be water severance. • The deadline for this initial notice is 08:OOAM on 07 26 2022. McDonald's staff did state that a plumber has been hired and will be responding no later than 4:00pm today. FOG staff will follow up first thing the morning of 07/26/2022 to verify that the overflow has been stopped. IF the issue has not been resolved after the deadline, our plan is to issue a Water Severance notice granting an additional twenty-four (24) hours to correct the overflow before water service is severed. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available. Thanks, Christopher Worthy Senior Utilities Analyst City of Raleigh Public Utilities I Raleigh Water 2 Kurtz, Cassid From: Perez, Carlos <Carlos.PerezCamacho@raleighnc.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 5:56 AM To: Robinson, Jason; Kurtz, Cassidy Subject: [External] FW: Potential Water Severance -Grease Interceptor Overflow- McDonalds 2900 Wendell Blvd CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to Report Spam. Jason, our FOG team addressed this issue yesterday. The email below contains the actions taken. Please feel free to reach out to my office for additional information. From: Worthy, Christopher Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 2:06:33 PM To: Vessie, Matthew P. <Matthew.Vessie@raleighnc.gov>; Chapman, Kermit <Kermit.Chapmane- raleiahnc.gov>; Kiviniemi, John <John.Kiviniemi raleighnc.aov> Cc: Anderson, Jeremy<Jeremy.Anderson@raleishnc.eov>; Perez, Carlos <Carlos.PerezCamacho@raleiehnc.gov>; Sanders, Courtney <Courtney.Sanders@raleighnc.gov>; Lopez, Manuel <Manuel.Lo ez ralei hnc, ov> Subject: Potential Water Severance -Grease Interceptor Overflow- McDonalcis 2900 Wendell Blvd Good afternoon, The FOG Program has responded to a grease interceptor overflow at the McDonalds located at 2900 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27529. DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CML PENALTY ASSESSMENT Violator: McDonald's Corporation Facility Name: McDonald's - 2900 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC Permit Number: WOCSDO755 County: Wake Case Number: DV-2023-0008 ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; City of Raleigh Stormwater FOG staff responded to a overflowing grease interceptor at McDonald's, 2900 Wendell Blvd., Wendell, NC on July 25, 2022. An unknown amount of grease was overflowing into a nearby storm drains. It is not known if any grease made it to surface waters. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; The grease interceptor first started overflowing July 22, 2022. The start time is unknown. The interceptor was pumped out on July 23, 2022 but overflowed again on July 24, 2022. Stop time is not given. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; The effect on ground include grease covered parking lot with unknown amount of grease entering stormdrain. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost of rectifying the damage is not given. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; It is believed that no money was saved by the noncompliance. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It does not appear that he violation was committed willfully or intentionally. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; There have been no enforcement actions taken within the past 12 months. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $38.85 Date Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ROY COOPER Cawnmr EUZAKTH S. BISER sK 0" RECHARD E ROGERS, JR. mncw McDonald's Corporation PO Box 182571 Columbus OH 43218-2571 NORTH wkww CARIO uaw December 2, 2022 SUB]BCr: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CML PENALTY Trr Wng No.: NOV-2022-DV-0234 Sanitary Sewer Overflows - July 2022 Collection System Permit No. WQCSDO755 McDonald's - 2900 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC Wake County Dear Madam or Sir: A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Reports submitted by Golden Arch Umited Partnership. The Divislon's Raleigh Regional Office concludes that the Golden Arch Limited Partnership violated Permit Condition I (2) of Permit No. WQCSDO75S by failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate their collection system so that there is no SSO (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) to the land or surface waters and the SSO constituted making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S.143-215.1(a)(1), for which a permit is required by G.S.143-215.1. The Raleigh Regional Office is providing the Golden Arch Umited Partnership an opportunity to provide evidence and justification as to why the Golden Arch Umited Partnership should not be assessed a civil penalty for the violation(s) that are summarized below: Indilent Start Duration Number Date (Mina) Lvcntian 202201198 7/23/2022 McDonald's, Wendell, NC, 27'591 Total Vol Total Surface Vol water cause (Gals) (Gale) WAFR Action Grease unknown unknown Nodee of Violation Norf Cwd1nne,aft - - as tr =VhftndV*Wf� fddOIRO WAOMM 1,9W 7foofw.etrwrw RyeghNorq�Orolirf7fo� «wIUA2W This Notice of Violation / Notice of intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) Is being issued for the noted violation. Pursuant to G.S.143-215.GA, a civil penalty of not more than hventy-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or falls to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215. 1. This office requests that you respond to this Notice, in writing, within 10 business days of its receipt. In your response, you should address the causes of non-compliance, remedial actions, and all other actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. The response to this correspondence will be considered In this process. Enforcement decisions will also be based on volume spilled, volume reaching surface waters, duration and gravity, Impacts to public health, fish Idlis or recreational area closures. Other factors considered In determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's history of non-compliance, the cat of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was Intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ml xhell Hayes with the Water Quality Section in the Ralelgh Regional Office at 919-791-4200 or via email at mitch.hayesOnedenr gov. Laserfiche Sincerely, rA Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ 4W "MAN ��+��+�•�+a�, � oi.ww,etww.oa..n. Rrep�Mam.o� � �eooar�eeeon.. � �xwaanawno� MOM ULL+CI I Ir" ICiJ [MAIL' IRE EIPT D,r,,estk Al 1i! Only ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. INMC r 5MILU! MIL, McDonald's Corporation PO Box 182571 Columbus OH 43218-2571 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality December 2, 20.- Ira L", r$ Fe--� r-1 � Q dceullwMna s`� — I4aErwlk d❑Ad.11 sgn.nn4r i �- I iEF6 OAaaBi�4n..+14rrwr.dDewy C7 i'o+tage �— m MCDONAID'S CORPORATION $ Pa eox 1a:s72 C 3 COLUMBUS, OH 4121E ru WQ;HOVEdNTENiTOISSUE CIVIL PENAl7T/WQCSDWSS/ C3 $ In NOV-2022.OV-0234/SANITARYSEWEROVERFLDW/ r%- MCDONAUYS 29M Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC/WAKE *"' *.• yi- ` 702031600DO041155474 M:12/6/2022 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ISSUE CIVIL PENALTY Tracking No.: NOV-2022-OV-0234 Sanitary Sewer Overflows - July 2022 Collection System Permit No. WQCSD0755 McDonald's - 2900 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC Wake County Dear Madam or Sir: A review has been conducted of the self -reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Reports submitted by Golden Arch Limited Partnership. The Division's Raleigh Regional Office concludes that the Golden Arch Limited Partnership violated Permit Condition I (2) of Permit No. WQCSD0755 by failing to effectively manage, maintain, and operate their collection system so that there is no SSO (Sanitary Sewer Overflow) to the land or surface waters and the SSO constituted making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1), for which a permit is required by G.S. 143-215.1. The Raleigh Regional Office is provid and justification as to why the Goldej violation(s) that are summarized belt Incident Start Duration Number Date (Micas) 202201198 7/23/2022 MODE NC, : ■ Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. ea Print your name and address on the revue so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailplece, or on the front N space permits. 1. Aftle Addreased to: - MCDONALD'S CORPORAnOrt PO BOX 122571 COIUMBUS.OH 4121E WQ:NOVAL WENT TO ISSUE CIVIL pENALTT/XW=007SS/ NOV2022.OV-0234AM OTARrSEWEK OVERFLOW] MCDONALD'S 7900 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC/WAXE 702011606060411SS474 M.12/6/2022 2. 11111111111111111111111111111111 IN 1111111111 i 7020 3160 GOOD 4115 D. Is ddIvay address Maui from Item 1? E3 Yes It YFS arter ddkmw address below: p No v - DEC 12 r-, r. & awke lwn E3 pWIY Md EvmnS � Slpps nBstrbted Y a ReshiCte a cdow DBsver oen+lely "11e0e roc a Colecxan DogNeryAeBfiloteddel C,omftw m d Siprletaa 5474 Pe a may itea;—m nel— tlon m � O V V m ++ C 2 0. d M 6 � C a m ma m 3 'a N 0. m °� V N a 0 w = = E ° O a: c � c h � � LU 19 12 o► Zj c r. 2 m m 0 W M _ C O �a c EOE IOCd w 9 O C m LU C? _ QN C a a m �+ c E 12 w 12 ,OO y� C W C E 10 G r C m E W CS 7 C C � d v Lon o o If U _ C E 1L 0.m GC 0 Z H N C O W N E m `m a N •�7 C G1 a �+ Details I Details 2 ClassJDesig. Events Reg. Adivitles Airy Permit QCSD0755 Version: �1.0 Status: Permit Type: Deemed permitted collection system management and operation Permit Classification: Individual Program Category: Non -discharge E Primary Related Permit - — Admin Region: Raleigh Facility: IMcDonalds - 2900 Wendell Blvd County: M1+ake Details,.. Owner. Dgta�ls... Project Type: New Project Golden Arch Limited Partnership — Dates — Issued: 07I2612022 Orig Issued: 0712 0:22 Effective: 07I2612022 statutory 1=4am Expire: inaMe: SOC: Details Last Updated By: "ason.robinson ❑ major Permit ❑ Has Subsurface Drains �racl Q New Farm Q Exlsting Farm Farm #, ❑ Innovative Avail. Acres: ❑ Rainbreaker Device ❑ OIC Present Last Updated On: LJM2022 11:22 AM