NC0000108_NOV2015LV0665_20151015

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 21,2015
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Mr. Jim Kelley Wear Quali
New Excelsior Inc.
Sigma Plastics Group
1379 Old Rosman Highway
Brevard,North Carolina 28712
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Notice of Intent to Enforce
Tracking#:NOV-2015-LV-0665
Excelsior Packaging Group WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NC0000108
Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Kelley:
A review of the July 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
TSS 07/23/2015 45 mg/L 80 mg/L Daily Max
TSS 07/31/2015 30 mg/L 31.98 mg/L Monthly Average
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOV/NOI) is being issued for the noted violation of
North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No. NC0000108. Pursuant to G.S. 143-
215.6A, a civil penalty,of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be assessed 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. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, - 1
request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten(10) days after,
receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on
the July 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be
assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil `
penalty assessment may be prepared.
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office ,
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 ;
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:llportal.ncdenr,orglweb/wq
An Equal Opportunity]Affirmative Action Employer j

Mr. Jim Kelley
October 21, 2015
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of
a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact this office for additional information.
If you have,questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional-Operations,NCDEQ i
Asheville Regional Office 5
cc: WQ Asheville Files
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WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
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