NCG550291_Notice of Violation (PC-2009-0706)_20090810

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 10,2009
CERTIFIED MAIL 7008 0500 0002 0609 3574
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Todd and Kimberly Conrad
221 Greenlawn Rd
Kernersville NC 27284
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Recommendation to Enforce
NCG550291 -NOV-2009-PC-0706
Discharge of Wastewater Without a Permit
221 Greenlawn Rd
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. And Mrs. Conrad,
A compliance inspection was conducted at 221 Greenlawn Road on August 06,2009 by Rose Pruitt of the Winston-Salem
Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality(DWQ). This inspection consisted of a file review and site inspection of
221 Greenlawn Road. During the file review it was determined that the Division of Water Quality has no record of your
having a valid permit for the discharge of wastewater at the location noted above. This site discharges to an Unnamed
Tributary to Smith Creek, a Class WS-III water in the Yadkin River Basin.
The Division notes that Forsyth County tax records show you to be the owner of this property since 2007. Division
records show an active permit for this site was issued to Gerald W Sapp and renewed in 2007. General Permit
NCG550000 states in Part II Satandard Conditions for NPDES Permits, Section E Reporting Requirements, 5.Transfers;
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit and incorporating such other requirements as may be
necessary under the Clean Water Act.
Discharging Without a Permit
You are hereby advised that the discharge of wastewater without benefit of a permit from DWQ constitutes a violation of
North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) § 143-215.1. Control of sources of water pollution; permits required
(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
with the waters 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,
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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 DWQ for violations of the previously referenced statutes 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.
You must immediately take whatever steps are necessary to stop the unpermitted discharge of wastewater at the
site.
m As a first step,you should complete the enclosed Permit Name Ownership Change Form and return it to Mr.
Charles Weaver at the address indicated on the Change form within 10 days of receipt of this notice.
This Office requests that you respond to this letter,in writing,within 10 days of receipt of this Notice. Your
response should include the following items:
© A duplicate copy of the completed Permit Name Ownership Change Form should be enclosed with your response
to this Notice to the Winston Salem Regional Office within 10 days of receipt of this Notice.
If you wish to present any additional explanation for the violations cited, or if you believe there are other factors which
should be considered,please send such information to me in writing within(10) days following receipt of this letter. Any
additional information will be reviewed, and, if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, this information, along
with other relevant information,will be forwarded to the Director of DWQ with the enforcement package for his
consideration.
Should you have any questions on this matter, contact Rose Pruitt at(336)771-5000.
Sincer ly,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Supervisor
Winston-Salem Region
Division of Water Quality
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