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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
April 13,2015
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 66 0462 Permitting Sectfor
Mr. Prakash Kadire
Sahas LLC
Marion Travel Plaza. WWTP
3365 Sugar Hill Road
Marion,North Carolina 28752
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-MV-0046
Marion Travel Plaza WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO086428
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Kadire:
A review of the December 2014 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameter:
Date Outfall Parameter Frequency Violation
Week ending 12/06/2014 001 Surfactants(MBAS) Weekly Failure to Monitor
Week ending 12/13/2014 001 Surfactants(MBAS) Weekly Failure to Monitor
Week ending 12/20/2014 001 Surfactants(MBAS) Weekly Failure to Monitor
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. NC0086428.
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.Highway 74,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: (828)296-4500 FAX: (828)299-7043
Internet httpllportal.nodenr.org/webhvq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Mr. Prakash Kadire z`
April 13, 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 828/2964500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
MSC 1617-Central Files-Basement
WQ Enforcement/NPDES Point Source Branch
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