NC0065242_LV20160195_20160928

Certified Mail # 70071.490 0004 4505 8275
Return Receipt Reauested
September 28, 2016 RECEIVEMCDENWR
Bill Willis 0'C T 0 4 2 016
Town of Grover
PO'Box 189,Water Quality
Perrnitti;19 Section .
Grover, NC 28073-0189
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
forViolations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO065242
Town of Grover
Grover WWTP
Case No. LV -2016-0195
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Willis:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount, of $415.00 ($312.50 civil penalty +'
$102.50 enforcement costs) against Town of Grover.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by Town of Grover for the month of May 2016. This review; has -Shown the subject facility to be in violation of
the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0065242. The violation,
which occurred in May 2016, is summarized in Attachment A to this,, letter- _
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Grover violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO065242 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty maybe assessed
against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above fmdings of fact and conclusions of law, and -in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, W. Corey Basinger,
Regional Supervisor, Mooresville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Town of
Grover:
State of North Carolina i Environmental Quality l Water Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-663-1699

312.50 1 of the 1 violation of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0065242, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average, for NH3-N - Conc.
312.50 TOTAL CIVII, PENALTY
102.50 Enforcement,Costs
415.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.l(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;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(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
(8) The'cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) ' Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written "request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the' Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center'
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 2: Submit -a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below`as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred -or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute., . Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit 4 to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission -request will be approved, the following'factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B -282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to'the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3), whethei the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;'
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, itis very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission,you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, "
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty -(30) dgys of receipt of this
notice The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water- Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

Option 3: File a petition for -an administrative hearins with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any -statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You, may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A.petition is, considered filed
when it -is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed .by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a}filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23,.2) is received, in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the -Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the -filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
.Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy -of the petition must also be served. on DEQ as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page-one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Ori Tuvia with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Mooresville Regional
Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: - WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File

JUSTIFICATION FOR REAUSSION REQUEST
Case Number: . LV -2016-0195
Assessed Party: Town of Grover
Permit No.: NC0065242
County: Cleveland
Amount Assessed: $415.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B -282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B -282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Grover )
Grover WWTP )
PERMIT NO. NCO065242 ) CASE NO. LV -2016-0195
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $415.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to
an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment
document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must
be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of
assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
•SIGNATURE
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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Grover
CASE NUMBER: LV -2016-0195
PERMIT: NCO065242
FACILITY: Grover WWTP
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
REGION: Mooresville
COUNTY: Cleveland
Violation Report
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
.Date Month/Yr Parameter
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
5/31/2016_ 5-2016 Nitrogen, Ammonia
Weekly mg/I 3.90 8.10 107.1 Monthly $312.50
Total (as N) -
Average
Concentration
Exceeded