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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0059200_LV20160014_20160129 • A PAT MCCRORY Governer DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Se:rcar Water Resources N'VIRONMEN YAL QJALITY S. JAY ZIMMERMAN armor Certified Mail#7014 0510 0000 4466 7720 Return Receipt Requested January 19, 2016 Freddie Boan RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DWR Trillium Links & Village LLC One Trillium Ctr JAN 2 1 2016 Cashiers,NC 28717 Water Quality Permitting Section SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES WW Permit No.NC0059200 Trillium Links& Village LLC Trillium Links& Village WWTP Case No. LV-2016-0014 Jackson County Dear Permittee: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$959.26($800.00 civil penalty+ $159.26 enforcement costs)against Trillium Links& Village LLC. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report(DMR) submitted by Trillium Links&Village LLC for the month of May 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No.NC0059200. The violations,which occurred in May 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Trillium Links& Village LLC violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES WW Permit No.NC0059200 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 Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Trillium Links& Village LLC: State of North Carolina Environmental Quality Water Resources 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778 828-296-4500 • • $100.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and Permit No.NC0059200, by discharging waste water intb the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for BOD-Conc. $100.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and Permit No.NC0059200, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for FEC COLI. $100.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and Permit No.NC0059200, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for NH3-N- Conc. $250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and Permit No.NC0059200, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for BOD- Conc. $250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6)and Permit No.NC0059200, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for NI13-N-Conc. • $800.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $159.26 Enforcement Costs $959.26 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 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: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 • 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 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: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearingwith 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: (919)733-2698 Fax: (919) 733-3478 One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows: Mr. Sam M. Hayes,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 Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville Regional Office at(828)296-4667 or via email at janet.cantwell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office- Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit- Enforcement File RPB Systems/ORC G \\12 V. Jacv.i.,n\ ,.eea;e \I:n.^,Il'6.un I_;1:ks:i�.`i!aae• I.\ _ o- is i4,1! • JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST Case Number: LV-2016-0014 County: Jackson Assessed Party: Trillium Links& Village LLC Permit No.: NC0059200 Amount Assessed: $959.26 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(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(Le., 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 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COUNTY OF JACKSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND ) STIPULATION OF FACTS Trillium Links& Village LLC ) Trillium Links& Village WWTP ) ) PERMIT NO.NC0059200 ) CASE NO. LV-2016-0014 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$959.26 for violation(s)as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated January 19, 2016,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 I. ATTACHMENT A Trillium Links&Village LLC • • CASE NUMBER: LV-2016-0014 PERMIT: NC0059200 FACILITY: Trillium Links&Village WWTP COUNTY: Jackson REGION: Asheville Limit Violations MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED %OVER PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE $100.00 5-2015 001 Effluent BOD-Conc 5/26/15 Weekly mg/I 7.50 35 366.7 Daily Maximum Exceeded $250.00 5-2015 001 Effluent BOD-Conc 5/31/15 Weekly mg/I 5 9.30 86.0 Monthly Average Exceeded $100.00 5-2015 001 Effluent FEC COLI 5/26/15 Weekly #/100m1 400 1200 200.0 Daily Maximum Exceeded $100.00 5-2015 001 Effluent NH3-N-Conc 5/26/15 Weekly mg/I 15 21 40.0 Daily Maximum Exceeded $250.00 5-2015 001 Effluent NH3-N-Conc 5/31/15 Weekly mg/I 3 5.40 80.2 Monthly Average Exceeded DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES- CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT Violator: Trillium Links& Village LLC Facility Name: Trillium Links& Village WWTP Permit Number: NC0059200 County: Jackson Case Number: LV-2016-0014 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; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 2)The duration and gravity of the violation; One Daily Max BOD exceeded the permit limit by 366.66%. One Monthly Average BOD exceeded the permit limit by 86%. One Daily Max Fecal exceeded the permit limit by 200%. One Daily Max Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 40%. One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 80.166%. 3)The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 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 excess solids removal and additional aeration. It would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical treatment. 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 have been two civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation. 8)The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $159.26. . ►n • h c - Date G. Landon Davidson,P.G.,Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ • - • (r)/ee4egffV-z*,/ i EFFLUENT �'� VP.:ES NO:* '' NC0059200 DISCHARGE NO: 001 MONTH: May YEAR: 2015 FACILITY NAME: Trillium Links&Village CLASS: II COUNTY: Jackson OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE(ORC): MOO1. 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Had problems with blower drive over the Memorial Day weekend causing effluent problems on 5-26,drive was repaired and blower was placed back online "I certify,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 person 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.I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." Trillium Links&Village,LLC Pe e a print or type) �� ' t/O_ Signature of Permittee" ate P.O.Box 2644 Cashiers,NC 28717 828-743-9951 12/31112 Permittee Address Phone Number Permit Exp.Date PARAMETER CODES 00010 Temperature 00556 Oil&Grease 00951 Total Flouride 01067 Nickel 50060 Total 00076 Turbidity 00600 Total Nitrogen 01002 Total Arsenic 01077 Silver Residual 00080 Color(Pt-Co) 00610 Ammonia Nitrogen 01092 Zinc Chlorine 00082 Color(ADMI) 00625 Total Kjeldhal 01027 Cadium 01105 Aluminum Nitrogen 00095 Conductivity 00630 Nitrates/Nitrites 01032 Hexavalent Chromiur 01147 Total Selenium 71880 Formaldehyde 00300 Dissolved Oxygen 01034 Chromium 31616 Fecal Coliform 71900 Mercury 00310 BOD5 00665 Total Phosphorous 32730 Total Phenolics 81551 Xylene 00340 COD 00720 Cyanide 01037 Total Cobalt 34235 Benzene 00400 pH 00745 Total Sulfide 01042 Copper 34481 Toluene 00530 Total Susppendec 00927 Total Magnesium 38260 MBAS Residue 00929 Total Sodium 01045 Iron 39516 PCBs 00545 Settleable Matter 00940 Total Chloride 01051 Lead 50050 Flow ' Parameter Code assistance may obtained by calling the Water.Quality Compliance Group at(919)733-5083,extension 581 or 534. • The monthly average for fecal coliform is to be reported as a GEOMETRIC Thean. Use only units designated in the reporting facility's permit for reporting data. 'ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8A.0202(b)(5)(B). T-If signed by other than the permittee,delegation of signatory authority must be ori file with the state per 15A NCAC 28.0506(b)(2)(D).