NC0020354_Remission Request (LV-2024-0154)_20240731

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July 22, 2024
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Attn: Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
RE: Notice of Violation & Assessment of Civil Penalty
Case Number: LM-2024-0154
Chatham Park Recovery Center
Chatham County
Dear Ms. Manuel:
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This letter is formal request for remission of the Notice of Violations and Assessment of Civil
Penalty from letter dated June 15, 2024.
The letter identified two exceedances for this period of January 2024 and was identified as Monthly
Average Exceeded for Nitrogen, Nitrate Total as well as Daily Maximum Exceeded for Total
Suspended Solids.
These exceedances are contributed to plant start up and bringing plant biology online and working
through operational parameters and operating conditions for proper and efficient plant operations.
During start up many varying conditions are met and takes some time to provide for and
propagate the proper plant biology to maintain efficient and effective treatment. Our operations
attempted to supplement this with seed biology from the Sanford WWTP to help accelerate this
process. We also used this start up to obtain information for proper operation as flows
experienced at he plant were lower than optimal, and also contributed to issues or concerns with
start up operations. With an increase in flow, the plant will be able to more efficiently provide
adequate and efficient treatment.
Thank you again for continuing to work with the Chatham Park Water Recovery Center. We look
forward to working with NCDEQ-DWR in a very positive and proactive manner as we continue to
improve the facility's environmental stewardship. If upon receipt and review of this information

you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter at greater length, please do not hesitate
to contact me at your earliest convenience at [phone] or our engineer, Jimmy Holland, PE,
with McKim and Creed at [phone].
Sincerely,
Chatham Park Investors, LLC
Timothy R. Smith
Vice President
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ROY COOPER
Governor
EUZABETFI S. BISER
secrefary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Certified Mail # 7020 3160 0000 4115 1391
Return Receipt Requested
Timothy R. Smith, Vice President
CIO Robin R. Rose
Chatham Park Investors LLC
105 Weston Estates Way
Cary, North Carolina 27513
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NORT4 CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 15, 2024
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. NCO020354
Chatham Park Investors LLC
Chatham Park Water Recovery Center
Case No. LV-2024-0154
Chatham County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $829.27 ($697.50 civil penalty
+ $131.77 enforcement costs) against Chatham Park Investors LLC.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Chatham Park Investors LLC for the month of January 2024. 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. NCO020354.
The violations, which occurred in January 2024, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Chatham Park Investors LLC violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO020354 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).
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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, Vanessa E.
Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Chatham Park Investors LLC:
0.00 0 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No. NC0020354, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for Solids, Total Suspended
- Concentration
697.50 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143 -215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No. NC0020354, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for Nitrogen, Nitrate Total
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$697.50 TOTAL CIVQ, PENALTY
131.77 Enforcement Costs
29.27 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. I (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 l: 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 recut 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

Option3: File a petition for an administrative hearing �%ith 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 §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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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
dateltime 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 Cheng Zhang with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional
Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACIIMENTS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2024-0154 County: Chatham
Assessed Party: Chatham Park Investors LLC
Permit No.: NCO020354 Amount Assessed: 8$ 29.27
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);
x (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 activitsy�v
compliance). ArCtIVIED
EXPLANATION:
JUL 31 2924
These exceedances are contributed to plant start up and bringing plantN�Q�� DES
through operational parameters and operating conditions for proper and efficient plant operations.
During start up many varying conditions are met and takes some time to provide for and propagate the
proper plant biology to maintain efficient and effective treatment. Our operations attempted to
supplement this with seed biology from the Sanford WWTP to help accelerate this process. We also used
this start up to obtain information for proper operation as flows experienced at he plant were lower
than optimal, and also contributed to issues or concerns with start up operations. With an increase in
flow, the plant will be able to more efficiently provide adequate and efficient treatment.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CHATHAM
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
Chatham Park Investors LLC
Chatham Park Water Recovery Center
PERMIT NO. NCO020354
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2024-0154
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling 829.27 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated June 15.2024, 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 Z� day of u L . 20-34
SI NATURE
ADDRESS
105 Weston Estates Way
Cary, NC 27513
TELEPHONE
919.481.3000

ATTACHMENT A
Chatham Park Investors LLC
CASE NUMBER: LV-2024-0154
PERMIT: NCO020354
FACILITY: Chatham Park Water Recovery Center
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001E - Effluent
REGION: Raleigh
COUNTY: Chatham
Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
1/31/2024 1-2024 Nitrogen, Nitrate Total Monthly mg/I 10.20 17.6 72.5 Monthly $697.50
(as N) Average
Exceeded
1/11/2024 1-2024 Solids, Total 5 X week mg/I 45 48 6.7 Daily $0.00
Suspended- Maximum
Concentration Exceeded