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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
April 27,2015
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIVEp/DENR/pWR
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 0561
Mr. Ted Nye MAY 5 2015
GGCC Utility Inc. water Qua
lity
P.O. Box 368 Pe+mnting
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Linville,North Carolina 28646-0368
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-MV-0060
GGCC Utility W WTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO023124
Avery County
Dear Mr. Nye:
A review of the December 2014 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Frequency Violation
12/31/2014 001 Total Nitrogen Quarterly Failure to Monitor
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12/31/2014 1 001 f Total Phosphorus 1 QuarterlyFailure to Monitor i
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A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/NRE) is being issued for the
noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0023124.
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, 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 December 2014 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.
Water Quality Regional operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Hghway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28T78
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: htlp://portal.ncdenr.ogM*b/wq
An Equal Opportunityl Affirmative Action Employer

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Mr. Ted Nye
April 27, 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 1
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,
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office j
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