NC0032662_LV20150200 Remission Request_20151030

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 30, 2015
Ms. Catherine Renbarger, City Manager
City of Claremont
P.O. Box 446
Claremont, NC 28610
Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment
North WWTP NPDES Permit NCO032662
Case Numbers LV -2015-0200, LV -2015-0204
McLin Creek WWTP NPDES Permit NCO081370
Case Numbers LV -2015-0203, LV -2015-0207, LV -2015-0210,
LV -2015-0216, LV -2015-0236
Catawba County
Dear Ms. Renbarger:
This letter is to acknowledge your request for remission of the civil penalty levied against the subject
facility. Your request will be scheduled for review by the Director and you will be notified of the result.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me at [phone] or via e-mail at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Derek C. Denard, Environmental Specialist
Compliance & Expedited Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources
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NPDES Program Files NCO081370
Central Files w/attachments NCO032662
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Mooresville Regional Office w/attachments
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] Vritemet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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CITY OF CLAREMONT
Shawn R. Brown
Mayor
October 22, 2015
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Mr. Zimmerman and Water Resources Staff,
Catherine Renbarger
City Manager
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Please find enclosed a request for remission for seven assessments of civil penalty. On
Wednesday, October 14, staff from the City of Claremont and the City of Hickory, our contract
operator, met to discuss these penalties with staff from the Mooresville Regional Office. After
discussing the violations with'them, as well as the actions we are taking to address the immediate
concerns as well as plan for the long-term future of our system, the City decided to request
remission of these payments. The enclosed letter requesting remission addresses case numbers:
LV -2015-0203, LV -2015-0207, LV -2015-0210, LV -2015-0216, AND LV -2015-0236, LV -2015-
0200, and LV -2015-0204. If you have any questions, of if I can provide additional information,
please let me know.
Sincerely,
Catherine Renbarger
City Manager, City of Claremont
828-466-7255 City Hall • 828-466-7185 Fax
3288 East Main Street - Post Office Box 446 • Claremont. NC 28610

CITY OF CLAREMONT
Shawn R. Brown
Mayor
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Catherine Renbarger
City Manager
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RE: Remission Request for Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penhl y jj,,{,'k
McLin Creek WWTP NCO081370
Case Numbers: LV -2015-0203, LV -2015-0207, LV -2015-0210, LV -2015-0216, AND
LV -2015-0236,
North WWTP NCO032662
Case Numbers: LV -2015-0200, AND LV -2015-0204
Dear Mr. Zimmerman,
The purpose of this correspondence is to request consideration for remission of fines to the above
listed Case Numbers for fines that have been levied against the City of Claremont for their North
and McLin Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Those facilities have experienced difficulty over
the past year attaining compliance due to a number of facility and flow characteristic difficulties.
The City of Claremont remains committed to the successful treatment of wastewater at these
facilities and is not amenable to the acceptance of continued violations of the respective NPDES
permits. The City of Claremont continues to strive for compliance at the facilities while trying to
effectively operate a Publicly Owned Treatment Works.
The City of Claremont is requesting remission under provision (e) payment of the civil penalty
will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. The City of Claremont has
received a total of approximately $17,000 in fines for the NPDES Permit exceedances and
violations this year. Payment of these fines will result in a sincere hardship for the City of
Claremont in a short period and will seriously hinder the ability of the City of Claremont to
continue with the long range planning efforts that have begun to determine an effective and
reasonable ultimate solution to the treatment of sanitary sewer from the City of Claremont.
The City of Claremont recently began to research and study options for -the future treatment of
sanitary sewer from the City of Claremont. There are a number of options that the City has
available, with some solutions being targeted to specific areas and others being overarching
solutions for the entire City. This research and analysis will take several months to complete due
to the complexity and the potential impacts to the decisions to be made, as well as the potential
for regional solutions.
828-466-7255 City Hall • 828-466-7185 Fax
3288 East Main Street • Post Office Box 446 • Claremont. NC 28610

This time period may also include negotiations of necessary contracts that may be required for the
implementation of the preferred option(s).
Completion of this analysis will involve the engagement of an outside engineering and planning firm to
evaluate the options and determine the preferred alternate supported by the City of Claremont City
Council. This project will involve a substantial investment by the City of Claremont to complete the long
range planning necessary to determine the optimum solution for the continued treatment of sanitary
sewer service from the City of Claremont.
The City of Claremont and the City of Hickory, our contracted plant operators, have worked diligently to
determine the problematic constituents and operations and are working hard to correct these issues.
The City of Hickory has invested substantial money and resources in the introduction of engineered
bacteria to assist with treatment of wastewater and reestablishment of the necessary treatment
bacteria colonies. Staff from both entities have commenced and continued Collection System sampling
efforts to determine the source of problematic constituents and the source of significant
infiltration/inflow. The City of Claremont has pursued numerous projects for eliminating
Inflow/Infiltration, root control treatment, and grease/debris removal.
The City of Claremont has not delayed or forgone necessary maintenance or expenditures that have
resulted in these fines. The City of Claremont and City of Hickory have continued to operate and fund
the Publicly Owned Treatment Works at a level sufficient to effectively manage the system and solve the
necessary issues. These efforts have made an impact as both plants were in compliance for the months
of August and September.
The City of Claremont is requesting remission of the fines listed above so that the City may engage a
consultant, research options for the ultimate future solution to sanitary sewer service, negotiate
necessary agreements for selected preferred solutions and continue the ongoing improvements that
have been started. Remission of these fines will greatly assist the City of Claremont financially with
continuing this vision for a long-term solution.
Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation and the assistance we have received from the
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources -Mooresville Regional Office. Should
you have any questions or desire additional information, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Mr.
Kevin B. Greer, PE, DS -A, CS -4 with the City of Hickory as Contract Operators. We look forward to your
response.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Mrs. Catherine Renbarger, City Manager
City of Claremont
PC: Mr. Michael Parker, Regional Supervisor, NCDENR-MRO
Mr. Wesley Bell, NCDENR-MRO
Mr. Kevin B. Greer, PE, DS -A, CS -4, City of Hickory, Assistant Public Services Director
Mr. Shawn Pennell, CS -4; City of Hickory Environmental Manager

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
CITY OF CLAREMONT
PERMIT NUMBER NCO032662
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV -2015-0200
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $393.85 f6r violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated June 18, 2015, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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 © ��1r _,2015
BY
ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWR Case Number: LV -2015-0200
Assessed Party: City of Claremont
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NCO032662
Amount Assessed: $393.85
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 applies. 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)
ccurrences);
(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;
AZ (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: (arse additional pages as necessary)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
CITY OF CLAREMONT
PERMIT NUMBER NC0032662
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO, LV -2015-0204
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1146.97 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated June 30, 2015, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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.
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This the Z 2 day of 2015
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BY
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TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWR Case Number: LV -2015-0204
Assessed Party: City of Claremont
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NCO032662
Amount Assessed: $1146.97
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 applies. 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
fitture 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: (arse additional pages as necessary)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT )
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST )
CITY OF CLAREMONT )
PERMIT NUMBER NC0081370 )
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV -2015-0203
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $896.97 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated June 30, 2015, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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 �Ci1r , 2015
BY
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TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWR Case Number: LV -2015-0203
Assessed Party: City of Claremont
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0081370
Amount Assessed: $896.97
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 applies. 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
fitture occurrences),-
(c)
ccurrences);(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;
V (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: (use additional pages as necessary)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
CITY OF CLAREMONT
PERMIT NUMBER NCO081370
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV -2015-0207
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $896.97 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated July 22, 2015, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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 ( 52015
BY
ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWR Case Number: LV -2015-0207
Assessed Party: City of Claremont
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0081370
Amount Assessed: $896.97
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Rizht 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 applies. 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
fitture occurrences),-
(c)
ccurrences);
(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;
v (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: (use additional pages as necessary)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
CITY OF CLAREMONT
PERMIT NUMBER NCO081370
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV -2015-0210
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $4209.47 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated August 4, 2015, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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 �,yjday of O(h b-eT , 2015
BY
ADDRESS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DV -/R Case Number: LV -2015-0210
Assessed Party: City of Claremont
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0081370
Amount Assessed: $4209,47
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 applies. 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) nne or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143E -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 yoat took to correct the violation and prevent
fitture 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;
V (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: (use additional pages as necessary)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
CITY OF CLAREMONT
PERMIT NUMBER NCO081370
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV -2015-0216
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2331.35 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated August 11, 2015, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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.
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, 2015
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TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWR Case Number: LV -2015-0216
Assessed Party: City of Claremont
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0081370
Amount Assessed: $2331.35
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 applies. 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)
ccurrences);
(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 foi);
(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: (use additional pages as necessary)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CATAWBA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
CITY OF CLAREMONT
PERMIT NUMBER NCO081370
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. LV -2015-0236
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1396.97 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated August 27, 2015, the undersigned,
desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, 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 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 G- 2 r1 d day of �dt) 6:�-z , 2015
BY
ADDRESS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWR Case Number: LV -2015-0236
Assessed Party: City of Claremont
County: Catawba
Permit Number: NC0081370
Amount Assessed: $1396.97
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, GYaiver 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 applies. 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 pplied 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)
ccurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain tivhy 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 hovv payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing
the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
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