NC0085952_NOV20150002_20150113 (5)

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES-CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT(FILE)
Violator: TA Operating LLC / Candler Travel Center WWTP/ NC0085952
f, - (lune 2014 OMR)
County: Buncombe
Case Number: LV-2015-0002
8 ASSESSMENT FACTORS
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As required by G.S.143-214.6A(c),in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b),which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or to
` private property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not
be immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation; ;
One Monthly Average BOD exceeded the permit limit by 7.5%. `
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 22.6%.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; '
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not
be immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage; r
The cost is unknown. "
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal
and additional aeration. It would also include more operating and maintenance : 'I
time on site and the cost of additional chemical treatment. r
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; A
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;and
There have been two civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to
this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$159.26.
Date G. Landon Davidson,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office, NCDENR
01/13/2015

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