NC0023124_MV-2015-0012_20150519

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
Certified Mail#7014 0510 0000 4466 5825
Return Receipt Requested
May 19,2015
Ted Nye
GGCC Utility Inc
PO Box 368
Linville,NC 28646-0368
RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty MAY 2 9 2 015
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No.NC0023124 Water Quality
GGCC Utility Inc Permitting Section
GGCC Utility WWTP
Case No.MV-2015-0012
Avery County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$27826($119.00 civil penalty
+$159.26 enforcement costs)against GGCC Utility Inc.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report
(DMR) submitted by GGCC Utility Inc for the month of December 2014. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No. NC0023124.
The violations,which occurred in December 2014,are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that GGCC Utility Inc violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0023124 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) 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).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water
Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against GGCC Utility Inc:
2090 U.S.70 Highway.Swanrianoa,NC 28778
Phone:[phone] Internet:www.ncdenr.gov<http.//www.ncdenr.gov>
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$75.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor TOTAL N - Conc in violation of NPDES Permit No.
NC0023124.
$44.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor TOTAL P - Cone in violation of NPDES Permit No.
NC0023124.
$119.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$159.26 Enforcement Costs
$278.26 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(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-282.1(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 Environment and Natural Resources (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:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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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 143B-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 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 remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties.
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt 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:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
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 filings 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
§150B-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:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Sam M.Hayes,General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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.
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If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at(828)296-4667 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
for S.Jay Zimmerman,P.G.
Director,Division of Water Resources,NCDENR
By G.Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDENR
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit-Enforcement File (w/attachments)
Central Files,Water Quality Section (w/attachments)
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REOUEST
Case Number: MV-2015-0012 County: Avery
Assessed Party: GGCC Utility Inc
Permit No.: NC0023124 Amount Assessed: $278.26
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. §
143B-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:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF AVERY
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
) STIPULATION OF FACTS
GGCC Utility Inc )
GGCC Utility WWTP )
)
PERMIT NO.NC0023124 ) CASE NO. MV-2015-0012
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $278.26 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated May 19, 2015, 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
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

EFFLUENT 1-472-23NPDES PERMIT No. NC0023124 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTH D mbar i YEAR 2014
FACILITY NAME Grandfather Golf CLASS II COUNTY Avery
OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC) Denver Eggers GRADE II PHONE[phone]
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES(1)Water Quality Lab&Operations, Inc.
CHECK BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED [] PER •N(S)COLLECTING SAMPLES Denver Eggers
Mail ORIGINAL and ONE COPY to:
ATTN:CENTRAL FILES X ��' r
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ti (SIGNA -E OF •PE-f• • RESPONSIBLE CHARGE) (DATE)
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER -. ,t Y THIS SIGNATUR CERTIFY THAT THIS REPORT IIAN 20j5
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1617 , ' VRCCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KN E GE.
50050 00010 00400 .•:

Facility Status:(Please check one of the following)
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements X
All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements
If the facility is noncompliant,please comment on corrective actions being taken in respect to equipment,operation,maintenance,etc.,and a time table
for Improvements to be made.
••All QC not met.1 do not feel that the data was effected.
Blank used too much D.O.
"•GGA failed
"Icertify,under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the Information submitted.Based on my Inquiry of the persons or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the Information,the Information submitted Is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete.
1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,Including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Jadd Brewer
Permittee(Please • nt or Type)
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(Signature of Pe (Date)
P 0 Box 388,Linville,NC 28646 • •0„,•• 1 1/31/2005
Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp.Date
PARAMETER CODES
00010 Temperature 00558 011 and Grease 00950 Dissolved Flouride 01077 Sliver 39518 PCPS
00085 Steam Stage 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01087 Total Vanadium 39941 Roundup
00078 Turbidity 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01027 Cadmium 01092 Zinc 50047 Maximum Flow during
24-hr.period
00300 Dissolved Oxygen 00625 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen 01032 Hexavalent Chromium 01105 Total Aluminum 50084 Minimum flow during
24-hr.period
00310 BOO 00665 Total Phosphorous 01034 Chromium 01147 Total selenium 50050 Flow
00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 31504 Total Coliform 50060 Total Residual Chlorine
00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 31614 Fecal Coliform,MPN,Tube 71880 Formaldehyde
00500 Total Solids 00927 Total Magnesium 01045 Total Iron 31618 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury
00530 TSS 00929 Total Sodium 01051 Lead 32730 Total Phenolics 81318 Ferrocyanides
00545 Settleable Solids 00940 Total Chloride 01067 Nickle 38280 MBAS 85852 Time
The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC mean.Use only units designated In the reporting facility's permit for reporting data.
•ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as requires per 15A NCAC 8A.0202(b)(5)(B).
••If Signed by other than the permittee,delegation of signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B.0506(b)(2)(D).

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Water Quality Lab&Operations, Inc.
PO Box 1167, Banner Elk, NC,28604.
Phone:[phone] Fax [phone]
May 5,2015
Mr. G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor,Water Quality Regional Operations
NCDENR
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa,NC 28778
Re: Notice of Violation NOV-2015-MV-0060, GGCC Utility,Inc.
Dear Mr. Davidson:
It is with the deepest regret that we must inform you that the aforementioned Notice of Violation
is valid in what it contains: the Total Nitrogen Total Phosphorous sample for Grandfather Golf
and Country Club for the 4th Quarter of 2014 was inadvertently omitted from collection.
To prevent a similar incident in the future,we have implemented an additional preventative
measure by creating an electronic calendar notification system.This will bolster our sampling
procedure and allow us to move forward without further incident.
The 1st Quarter 2015 Total Nitrogen Total Phosphorous sample was collected in the first week of
January, and the 2"Quarter 2015 will be collected this week. Results of the upcoming test will -_
be forthcoming and included on the May 2015 DMR. We have reviewed the and approved the
afore mentioned measures with Mr.Ted Nye with GGCC Utility,Inc.
If there are any questions or concerns, or any way I can be of assistance,please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincer
aul Isenhour
President RECEIVED
Water Quality Lab and Operations,Inc. Division of Water Resources
cc: Ted Nye, GGCC Utility, Inc. MAY _ 7 2015
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office

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Permit Enforcement History
Details by Owner
5/19/2015
Owner: GGCC Utility Inc 1
Facility: GGCC Utility 1MMrP
Penni: NC0023124
Region: Asheville County : Avery
Penalty Remission Enf Enf EMC EMC OAH Collection Has
Case __ Assessment Penalty Enforcement Request Conf Remission Hearing Remission Remission MemoSent Total Balance Pmt Case
Number Approved Amount Costs Dillnag" Received Held AmountHeld Amount Amount To AGO Paid Due Plan Closed
LV-2005-0390 7-2005 10/6/05 $350.00 $100.00
$450.00 $0.00 No 11/4/05
MV-2009-0003 12-2008 4/1/09 $300.00 $65.00
$365.00 $0.00 No 4/15/09
MV-2009-0003 8-2008 4/1/09 $300.00 $85.00
$385.00 $0.00 No 4/15/09
MV-2009-0003 9-2008 4/1/09 $300.00 $85.00
$385.00 $0.00 No 4/15/09
MV-2011-0013 9-2010 3/17/11 $119.00 $67.00
$188.00 $0.00 No 3/29/11
MV-2014-0010 12-2013 7/31/14 $119.00 $147.50
$288.50 $0.00 No 8/20/14
Total Cases: 4 Total Penalty Amount: $1,488 Total Enforcement Cost: $509.50 Sum Of Total Paid: $1,997.50 Total Balance Due: $0.00
Sum of Total Case Penalties: $1,997.50 Total Penalties After Remissions: $1,997.50

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MONITORING REPORT(MR)VIOLATIONS for:
Report Date: 05/19/15
Page: 1 of 1
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PERMIT: NC0023124 FACILITY: GGCC Utility Inc-GGCC Utility WWTP
COUNTY:Avery REGION: Asheville
Limit Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL) VIOLATION UNIT OF
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE MEASURE LIMIT CALCULATED %
MEASURE VALUE OverVIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
07_2012 001 Effluent Flow,in conduit or thru 07/31/12 Continuous
mgd 0.07 0.071 1.2 Monthly Average Proceed to NOV
treatment plant
Exceeded
Monitoring Violation
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION
REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER
DATE MEASURE UNIT OF LIMIT CALCULATED %
MEASUREVALUE over VIOLATION TYPE VIOLATION ACTION
09_2010 001 Effluent Nitrogen,Total(as N)- 09/30/10 Quarterly myn
Concentration Frequency Violation Proceed to
12_2013 001 Effluent Nitrogen,Total(as N)- 12/31/13 QuarterlyEnforcement Case
Concentration Frequency Violation Proceed to
12_2014 001 Effluent Nitrogen,Total(as N)- 12/31/14 Quarterly mg/l Enforcement Case
Concentration Frequency Violation Proceed to
08_2012 001 Effluent pH 08/04/12Enforcement Case
Weekly su Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV
09-2010 001 Effluent Phosphorus,Total(as P)- 09/30/10 Quarterly
Concentration Frequency Violation Proceed to
12-2013 001 Effluent Phosphorus,Total(as P)- 12/31/13 Quarterly m Enforcement Case
Concentration Frequency Violation Proceed to
12_2014 001 Effluent Phosphorus,Total(as P)- 12/31/14 Quarterly mg/I Enforcement Case
Concentration Frequency Violation Proceed to
08_2012 001 Effluent Temperature,Water Deg. 08/04/12 Weekly deg c Enforcement Case
Centigrade Frequency Violation Proceed to NOV

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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES-CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT(FILE)
Violator: GGCC/ NC0023124
(December 2014 DMR)
County: Avery County
Case Number: MV-2015-0012
8 ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c),in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S.14311-282.1(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;
Potential violations may not be revealed with"Failure to Monitor."
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus were not monitored quarterly per the
requirements of the NPDES permit.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Potential violations may not be revealed with "Failure to Monitor."
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of monitoring and analyzing
the TN&TP.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
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
There has been one civil penalty enforcement in the twelve months prior to this
violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$159.26.
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Date G.Landon Davidson,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office, NCDENR
05/19/2015