NC0032131_NOV2015MV0101_20150815

NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R, van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
August 17, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL 97009 2250 0004 1083 6357
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Chris Robbins, President RECEIVEDIDENRIDWR
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane AUG 19 2015
Blowing Rock,NC 28605
x Water Quality
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and'Recommendation for SWM§ °n
NOV-2015-MV-0101
Tweetsie Railroad WWTP
NPDES Permit#NCO032131
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Robbins:
A review of the self-monitoring monitoring report for May 2015 showed the following monitoring violation(s):
Parameter Date Permit Frequency Values Reported #of Violations
BOD May 2 Weekly 0 1
Fecal Coliform May 2 Weekly 0 1
Dissolved Oxygen May 2 Weekly 0 1
Ammonia May 2 Weekly 0 1
H May 2 Weekly 0 1
TSS May 2 Weekly 0 1
Temperature May 2 Weekly 0 1
TRC May 2 2x Week 0 2
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. NCO032131 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(s), 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 May 2015 Discharge Monitoring Reports.
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Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement
August 17,2015
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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.
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.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (3 36) 776-9800.
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources,NCDENR
cc: Mr. Brian Banner,P.O.Box 2225,Blowing Rock,NC 28605
NPDES Permitting—Charles Weaver
WSRO Files