NC0023604_LV20150245 Remission Request_20151117

Wilderness-NC,Inc.
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_ _ PO Box 2136
Lexington,NC 27293
336-474-2314
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7013 2630 0000 5845 5359
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
November 17, 2015
RECEIVED/DENR/DWR
NCDEQ/DWR/NPDES NOV 2 0-2f115
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Water
QualityPermitting
Sector.
To whom it may concern,
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In response to case number LV-2015-0245, Wilderness NC, Inc. has completed the
following:
In July we repaired an air leak in the,main airline to the aeration tank.
In August 2015 the BOD levels were within range and we thought that we had the
problem with the high BOD levels corrected.
In September 2015 the BOD levels were again high and we immediately contacted Jim
Cheshire from Research &Analytical Labs trying to find the cause of the current high
BOD levels. Samples for BOD were taken from different locations from the pond and the
plant. We found the high BOD levels where we were pumping the water from the pond
close to the influent and at the bottom of the pond.
In October 2015, we were still showing a high BOD level, so, on November 6, 2015
Research &Analytical Labs started a 4 week in plant monitoring program (attached).
We have been aggressively working to rectify the problem and get our plant back into
compliance. We are currently spending extra on the study and lab results to determine
where the problem is. We are unsure at this time of the amount that we will spend in
order to get the plant in compliance.
If you have any questions feel,free to contact David Perdue at 336-247-3113.
Sincerely,
Ronnie D. Bolt

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
COUNTY OF Davidson
Wilderness-NC,Inc. REQUEST FOR REMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
Wilderness-NC Lumber Plant ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
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PERMIT NO.NC0023604 ) FILE NO. LV-2015-0245
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 521.09 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment
document of the Division of Water Resources dated 10/23/2015, 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)daysofreceipt-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.
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST .
DWQ Case Number: LV-2015-0245
Assessed Party: Wilderness-NC, Inc, Wilderness-NC Lumber Plant -
Amount Assessed: $ 521.09
Permit No: NC0023604
County: Davidson
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 applies. 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 (i.e., 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;
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(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:

RESEARCh & ANALyTICAL
LABORATORIES, INC.
1-5- Analytical/Process Consultations
. November 11, 2015
Wilderness, Inc.
PO Box 2136 .
_ .Lexington,NC 27292 _- _ _
Attention: David Perdue --.-.
Dear Mr. Perdue,
In response to your request for consultation services provided by Research& Analytical
Laboratories, Inc. (RAL) concerning your NPDES permit non-compliance, RAL has upon your
approval, a four(4) week in-plant monitoring program (which commenced on November 6,
2015)to determine the cause and source of your non-compliance. The in-plant monitoring
locations included are: . . - . . .
1) - Effluent from WWTP active sludge plant.
2) -Effluent of tertiary filter
3) - Subsurface-pond effluent discharge
4) -Final compliance effluent.
The parameters that RAL will be evaluating to determine the cause of the problem and
recommendations for corrective action include Total BOD, Soluble BOD, TSS, VSS,NH3N,pH,
and Alkalinity. In addition, RAL will include a summary progress report at the end of the four
_!._ _(4)_week wastewater treatment investigation. The cost of this project will include time,
materials, and additional analytical costs. If you should have any questions concerning this
activity-please* advise..- --
Best Regards,
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James M. Cheshire
President/CEO
JMC/sy 1
P.O. Box 473• 106 Short Street•Kernersville, North Carolina 27284•336-996-2841 •Fax [phone]
www.randalabs.com

MC'GLATCHY
DK ARCO e C#V 1 o C C
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
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November 13,2015 -
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