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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550182_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20240927ROY COOPER Governor MARY PENNY KELLEY Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JP,. Director Mr. Aaron Scott 4109 Ryan Way Winston Salem, NC 27106 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality September 27, 2024 SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency Tracking #: NOD-2017-PC-0156 Compliance Evaluation Inspection 70 Loopside Lake Extension NPDES General Permit No. NCG550182 Alexander County Dear Mr. Scott: NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) inspector, Alex Brown, visited this address to conduct a compliance evaluation inspection for the subject permit on September 23, 2024. You were notified of the inspection via US Mail dated September 20, 2024, to inform you of and reschedule if need be the inspection time. You were not present during the inspection to discuss compliance with the conditions listed in the subject permit or to provide records regarding effluent sampling and septic tank pumping dates. This report is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) due to the following: 1) Annual permit fees for the year 2023 are past due. Ownership of the property does not list you as the current owner. Please remit payment and send ownership change paperwork on the attached form. 2) No sampling results were available to be reviewed during the inspection. The permitee must perform the sampling and maintain records so this information may be reviewed during the future inspections. 3) No septic tank pumping records were available for review. The septic tank should be pumped every 5 years. Please note that G.S. 143-215.6A provides for a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per day when the violation is of a continuing nature, 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. Penalties may also be assessed for any damage to surface waters of the State that may result from the violation. It is requested that you contact Mr. Alex Brown, DWR/MRO, at (704) 235-2194 or via email at E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources _ Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 NORTH CAROLINA Department of Envi—memai auar� /`� 704.663.1699 alex.browngdeq.nc.gov within ten (10) days of letter receipt to discuss the status of this property. Sincerely, EA DocuSigned by: r4" H P44." F161 FB69A2D84A3... Andrew H. Pitner, P.G. Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: NPDES Program Files — Laserfiche Attachments: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Ownership/Name change form Overdue permit invoice E Q�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 1 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 NORTH CAAOLJNA — �/ D.Ped .d&EnAwn-dalUw704.663.1699 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY II I I II I III II I I III I II I II II I II INVOICE * 2 0 2 3 P R 0 1 0 9 1 8 Annual Permit Fee Overdue This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions. Invoice Number: 2023PRO10918 Permit Number: NCG550182 Alexander County 70 Lakeside Loop Extension Scott, Aaron 70 Lakeside Loop Exit Hickory, NC 28601 Annual Fee Period: 12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024 Invoice Date: 11/03/2023 Due Date: 12/03/2023 Annual Fee: $60.00 Notes: 1. You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card). 2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to: NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 3. If payment is electronic, please see https://epay.deg.nc.gov/wq-epayments.htmi to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee. 4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence. 5. A $35.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-506. 6. The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404. 7. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process. 8. Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send email to dwgepay(cDdeg.nc.goy or you may also contact the following: - NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or - Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698 (Return This Portion With Check) ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE Invoice Number: 2023PRO10918 Permit Number: NCG550182 Alexander County 70 Lakeside Loop Extension Scott, Aaron 70 Lakeside Loop Exit Hickory, NC 28601 ..o.,oao,o,,,. Overdue Annual Fee Period: 12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024 Invoice Date: 11/3/2023 Due Date: 12/3/2023 Annual Fee: $60.00 Check Number: State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality DWR Division of Water Resources SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT OWNERSHIP/NAME CHANGE Division of Water Resources INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: PNOCF 01-16 This form is for ownership changes or name changes of a sewer system permit. Please note that "Permittee" references the existing permit holder, and that "Applicant" references the entity applying for the ownership/name change. Sewer permits start with a WQ or WQCS and contain the terms sewer extension or collection system in the subject field. This form should not be used for permits with NC, NCG, SW or other types of non -sewer permits beginning with WQ. For more information, visit the Division's Water Quality Permitting's website: A. Sewer System Permit Ownership/Name Change (FORM: PNOCF 01-16) Application (All Applications): ❑ Submit an original completed and appropriately executed application (PNOCF 01-16). ❑ The Existing Permittee's Certification shall be signed in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b). Per 15A NCAC 02T .0106 c , an alternate person may be designated as the signing official if a delegation letter is provided from a person who meets the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b). ❑ The Applicant's Certification shall be signed in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b). Per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(c), an alternate person may be designated as the signing official if a delegation letter is provided from a person who meets the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b). B. Existing Permit (All Applications): ❑ Submit a copy of the most recently issued permit and certification. C. Property Ownership Documentation (All Applications): ➢ The Applicant shall demonstrate they are the owner of all property containing the sewer system facilities: ❑ Legal documentation of ownership (i.e., GIS, deed, article of incorporation, or contract), or ❑ Written notarized intent to purchase agreement signed by both parties with a plat or survey map, or ❑ Approved board minutes D. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (All Applications where the Applicant is a Privately -Owned Public Utility): ❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(a)(1), provide one copy of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the North Carolina Utilities Commission demonstrating the Applicant is authorized to hold the utility franchise for the area to be served by the non -discharge system. E. Operational Agreements (Applications where the Applicant is a Home/Property Owners' Association or Developer of lots to be sold): ➢ Home/Property Owners' Associations ❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(c), submit an original properly executed Operational Agreement (FORM: HOA). ❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(c), submit an original proposed or approved Articles of Incorporation, Declarations and By- laws that contain the language required by the Operational Agreement. ➢ Developers of lots to be sold ❑ Per 15A NCAC 02T .0115(b), submit an original of the properly executed Operational Agreement (FORM: DEV). F. Package Submitted in Duplicate ❑ Submit a copy of all required documents in Instructions A-E as required THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN DUPLICATE TO: NCDEQ - DWR Water Quality Permitting Section PERCS Unit By U.S. Postal Service: By Courier/Special Deliverv: 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 512 N. SALISBURY ST. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 SUITE 925 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 807-6300 INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION PNOCF 01-16 Page 1 of 1 DWR Division of Water Resources I. EXISTING PERMITTEE INFORMATION: 1. Permittee's name: 2. Signature authority's name: 3. Signature authority's title: 4. Permittee's mailing address: City: State: 5. Permittee's contact information II. APPLICANT INFORMATION: 1. Applicant's name: 2. Signature authority's name: 3. Signature authority's title: 4. Applicant's mailing address: City: State: 5. Applicant's contact information: State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources SEWER SYSTEM PERMIT OWNERSHIP/NAME CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: PNOCF 01-16 per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b) Zip: - Phone number: (_) Email Address: per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b) 6. Representative's name: 7. Representative's title: 8. Representative's contact information III. PERMIT INFORMATION: Zip: - Phone number: () Email Address: Phone number: (_) _- Email Address: 1. Existing permit number: and most recent issuance date: 2. Reason for the permit application: Select If other, attach detailed explanation 3. Has the facility been constructed? ❑ Yes or ❑ No 4. Has the facility been certified per 15A NCAC 02T .0116? ❑ Yes or ❑ No Fax Number (_) _- Fax Number () -- Fax Number (_) _- FORM: PNOCF 01-16 Page 1 of 2 IV. CERTIFICATIONS: Existing Permittee's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b): I, attest that this application (Signature Authority's name & title from Application Item I.2 & 3) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that prior to reissuance of the permit into the Applicant's name, I will continue to be responsible for compliance with the current permit and any discharge of wastewater from this system to surface waters or the land may result in an enforcement action that may include civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will also make no claim against the Division of Water Resources should a condition of the existing permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this application are note completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application will be returned to me as incomplete. NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. Signature: Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b): Date: I, attest that this application (Signature Authority's name & title from Application Item II.2&3.) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that after issuance of the permit into the Applicant's name, I will be responsible for compliance with the issued permit and any discharge of wastewater from this non - discharge system to surface waters or the land may result in an enforcement action that may include civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the Division of Water Resources should a condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. Signature: Date: FORM: PNOCF 01-16 Page 2 of 2 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 IN 1 2 u 3 I NCG550182 111 121 24/09/23 I17 18 I C I 19 I s I 20L] 21111I I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I I r6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------- Reserved ------------------- 67 2.0 701, I 71 I LI 72 I rL., I 71 I 74 79 LJ -1 I I I I I I I I I80 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:30AM 24/09/23 13/08/01 70 Lakeside Loop Extension 70 Lakeside Loop Extension Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hickory NC 28601 10:50AM 24/09/23 18/07/31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Karen Hunt,70 Lakeside Loop Exit Hickory NC 28601/// No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenar Records/Reports Self -Monitoring Progran 0 Sludge Handling Dispo: Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Wate Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Alex Brown Docusignedby: DWR/MRO WQ/707-235-2100/ 9/27/2024 t" $aawy EADE20AD9DB597452... Signature of Ma t'ia1�l3'P�geviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Andrew Pit e�""�'`�`' H �'"�WR/MRO WQ/704-663-1699 Ext.2180/ 9/27/2024 F161 FB69A2D84A3... EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete. Page# NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type NCG550182 I11 12I 24/09/23 117 18 i c i Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Page# Permit: NCG550182 Inspection Date: 09/23/2024 Owner -Facility: 70 Lakeside Loop Extension Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? Is the facility as described in the permit? # Are there any special conditions for the permit? Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? Comment: Permit fees for 2023 are currently overdue. Record Keeping Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? Is all required information readily available, complete and current? Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)? Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? Is the chain -of -custody complete? Dates, times and location of sampling Name of individual performing the sampling Results of analysis and calibration Dates of analysis Name of person performing analyses Transported COCs Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters? Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? (If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? Is the ORC visitation log available and current? Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ • ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ El El ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: No effluent sampling or pumping records were provided at the time of the inspection. Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCG550182 Inspection Date: 09/23/2024 Operations & Maintenance Owner -Facility: 70 Lakeside Loop Extension Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? Are pumps or syphons operating properly? Are high and low water alarms operating properly? Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ M ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: At the time of inspection the permitee has not provided any septic tank oumpin records. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: At the time of inspection chlorination tablets were observed in the sleeves, the permitee has not provided evidence of correct chorination tablets. Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: At the time of the inspection the end of the effluent pipe could not be located. 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