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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
June 18,2015
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7014 0510 0000 4466 0769 Nater Quality
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Mr. Robert J. Boyette, City Manager
City of Marion
Corpening Creek WWTP
P.O. Drawer 700
Marion,North Carolina 28752 .
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2015-LV-0396
Corpening Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO031879
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Boyette:
A review of the March 2015 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed a violation of the
following parameter:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
03/07/2015 001 Total Cyanide 11 L 7.5 L
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.NC0031879.
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 March 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.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Oft
2090 US,Hghway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet http://portal.ncdenr.ofgAvebANq
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Mr. Robert J. Boyette
June 18, 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
j 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
we at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
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Water Quality Regional Operations,NCDENR
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