NC0036315_NOV-2023-LV-0072_20230130

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
sec/wary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Dtnstror
NORTH CAROLINA
Envtranntental Quality
Certified Mail # 7201-0950-0001-8685-4570
Return Receipt Requested
January 30, 2023
Harry Clay Helm, Jr, Board Chairman Commissioners of
Minzies Creek Sanitary Sewer District
139 Treasure Ln
Hertford, NC 27944-8194
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2022-PC-0744
Permit No. WQ0002519
Holiday Island WWTP
Perquimans County
Dear Mr. Helm:
A review of the August 2022 Non -Discharge Monitoring Report (NDMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Reoortina Vlolatlon(s):
Sample
Location Parameter Date Type of Violation
10/31/2022 Late/Missing NDMR
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 and the facility's Non -discharge Permit. 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) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). 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.
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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 have any questions conceming this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Paul Nyarko of the
Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
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Sincerely,
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Robert Tankard , Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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