NCG550254_Notice of Violation_20090805

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director - Secretary
• August 5, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL ITEM 7007 0710 0000 5376 8768 -RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Robert Conklin -
6070 Woodcove Drive
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27127 .
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Discharge of Wastewater Without a Permit
• 6070 Woodcove Drive,Winston-Salem, NC
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Conklin:
The Division is auditing its files regarding single-family residences [and similar discharges] covered under
General Permit NCG550000. During our file review it was determined that:
> The Division has no record of your having a valid permit for the discharge of wastewater from your.
residence. Your residence was previously covered by Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG550254;that
CoC expired on July 31, 2002.
➢ Annual fees for the years 2004, 2007, and 2008 have not been paid. '
There are serious compliance issues and violations noted as follows.
Discharging Without a Permit
You are hereby advised that the discharge of wastewater without a permit from the Division constitutes a
violation of North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) § 143-215.1 [Control of sources of water pollution;
permits required], which states:
(a) Activities for Which Permits Required. —,No.person shall do any of the following things or carry
out any of the following activities unless;that,,person has received a permit from the Commission and has
complied with all conditions set forth in the permit:
(1) Make any outlets into the,waters of the State.
(2) Construct or operate'any sewer system, treatment works, or disposal system within the
State.
(6) Cause or permit any"waste, directly or indirectly, to be discharged to or in any manner
intermixed ivith.the,.ivaters of the State in violation of the water quality standards
applicable-to'the 'assigned classifications or in violation of any effluent standards or
limitations established for any point source, unless allowed as a condition of any permit,
special order or other appropriate instrument issued or entered into by the Commission
under the provisions of this Article.
The enforcement options available to the Division for violations of§ 143-215.1 are found at NCGS 143-215.6
A, B, and C, and include civil penalties, criminal penalties, and/or injunctive relief. The civil penalties
for violations such as these may be as high as $25,000.00 per day per violation.
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
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You must immediately take whatever steps are necessary to resolve the unpermitted discharge
of wastewater from your property. •
• Complete the enclosed Renewal Form for Existing Permitted Facilities and return it to Mr. Charles
Weaver at the address indicated on the Form within 10 days of receipt of this notice.
• With the renewal form you should submit payment for the unpaid annual fees, which total$170.00.
Make checks payable to NC DENR;include the invoice number[s] on your check[s].
The Division is considering the pursuit of punitive sanctions against you. If we do not receive
the items listed above by August 19, 2009, a civil penalty will likely be assessed.
A duplicate copy of the completed Renewal Form should be sent to:
Rose Pruitt
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Your response to this Notice of Violation will be reviewed by Division staff. If an enforcement action is still
deemed appropriate, this information, along with other relevant information, will be forwarded to the
Director for a final decision.
Should you have any questions on this matter, contact Rose Pruitt at(336) 771-5000 or via e-mail
[[e-mail]].
Sincerely,
Jeff Poupart
Point Source Branch Supervisor
cc: Central Files
Winston-Salem Regional Office/Rose Pruitt
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