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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0034924_LV20160250_20161213Certified Mail # 7614 0510 0000 4466 3999 Return Receipt Requested December 13, 2016 Roger C Floren, II Flesher's Fairview Rest Home PO Box 1160 Fairview, NC 28730-1160 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty , for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES WW Permit No. NCO034924 Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Flesher's Fairview Rest Home WWTP Case No. LV -2016-0250 Buncombe County Dear Permittee: cE1VEDINCDE�D�� SEC 16 2416 Mater Q gecti0a J'etowmq This-.letter..:transmits a Notice` of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the :amount of $316:62 -($200.00 civil penalty + $116.62 enforcement costs) against Flesher's Fairview Rest Home. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Flesher's Fairview Rest Home for the month of August 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. NC0034924. The violations, which occurred in August 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Flesher's Fairview Rest Home violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO034924 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 may be 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 findings 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, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Flesher's Fairview Rest Home: State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 828-296-4500 M • T $200.00 2 of the 2 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0034924,.,by discharging waste water -into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for BOD - Conc. $200.00- TOTAL CIVIEUPENALTY $116.62 Enforcement Costs $316.62 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 -282.1(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) :Tl e costaoithe 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 optionof 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 it 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) whether 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, it is 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) days 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 hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: II 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 rewarding 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:. (91.9) 733-2698 Fax: (919) 733-3478 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 (3 0) 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 maybe assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville Regional Office at (828)296-4667 or via email atjanet.cantwell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, o G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division -of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: WQS-Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File NP-DES-Compliance/Enforcement-Unit - Enforcement File James & James Environmental/ ORC G:1WR`,WQTuncombe;tkttstcwaterl\9inorerlestter's Rest Home 34924TV-201642SO.of JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST Case Number: LV -2016-0250 County: Buncombe Assessed Party: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Permit No.: NC0034924 Amount Assessed: $316.62 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 unavoidahle 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: tl/ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT_ ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS Flesher's Fairview Rest Rome ) Flesher's Fairview Rest Home WWTP ) PERMIT NO. NCO034924 ) CASE NO. LV -2016-0250 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $316.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated December 13, 2016, 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 , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE PERMIT: N00034924 FACILITY: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home LIMIT VIOLATION(S) SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent ATTACHMENT A Flesher's Fairview Rest Home CASE NUMBER: LV -2016-0250 REGION: Asheville COUNTY: Buncombe Violation Report Unit of . Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty Date Month/Yr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount 8/23/2016 8-2016 BOD, 5 -Day (20 Deg. Weekly mg/1 45 64.30 42.9 Daily Maximum $100.00 C) - Concentration Exceeded 8/30/2016 8-2016 BOD, 5 -Day (20 Deg. Weekly mg/1 45 66.20 47.1 Daily Maximum $100.00 C) - Concentration Exceeded DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL; PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File) Violator: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home Facility Name: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home WWTP Permit Number: NC0034924 County: Buncombe Case Number: LV -2016-0250 ASSESSMENT FACTORS 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; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; Two Daily Max SODS exceeded the permit limit by 42.88% & 47.11%. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount of money saved is unknown. The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical treatment. The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of analyzing them at a certified lab. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It does not appear to be either. 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 There have been no civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $116.62 l2 • !tf•Ite Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., RegionaluS p�rvisor Water'Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO034924 FACILITY NAME: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home OWNER NAME: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home GRADE: WW -2 eDMR PERIOD: 08-2016 (August 2016) PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 CLASS: WW -2 ORC: Shannon D James ORC HAS CHANGED: No VERSION: 1.0 PERMIT STATUS: Active COUNTY: Buncombe ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002526 STATUS: Processed SAl RLING LOCATION: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE NO.: 001 NO DISCHARGE*: NO A a . u' F+ E 9 H fi C o V F O c E d m n I o C o O O z a 50050 Continuous Recorder FLOW 00010 Weekly Grab TEMP -C 00400 Weekly Grab pH 50060 2 X month Grab CHLORINE C0310 Weekly Composite BOD -Co C0610 2 X month Composite NH3-N-Cone C0530 Weekly Composite TSS -Cone 31616 Weekly Grab FCOLIBR 2400 clock firs 2400 clock Hrs I YB/N I mgd deg c so U911 mg/l mg/1 mg/I W100ml 1 1340 0.38 1 Y 0.013 2 1103 0.47 Y 0.011 < 15 3 1150 0.57 Y 0.014 25.7 6.3 < 15 9.63 1.67 14.2 4 4 1355 0.25 Y 0.015 5 1144 0.30 Y 0.011 6 0.0147 7 0.0147 8 1205 0.47 Y 0.0147 9 1110 0.67 Y 0.012 26.3 7.4 <15 3.17 <3.91 <1 10 1130 0.48 Y 0.013 11 11045 0.33 Y 0.009 ' <15 12 1110 0.75 ly 1 0.013 13 0.0113 14 0.0113 15 1145 0.88 Y 0.0113 - 16 1150 0.50 Y 0.012 24.7 7.4 < 15 2.87 0A96 2.87 < 1 17 1330 0.75 Y 0.011 18 0825 0.67 Y 0.011 19 1300 0.30 Y 0.016 < 15 20 0.014 21 0.014 22 1245 0.62 Y 0.014 23 1345 0.42 Y 0.012 24.9 7.4 < 15 64.3 5.56 < 1 24 1332 0.58 Y 0.014 25 1255 0.67 Y 0.011 26 1220 0.58 Y 0.012 < 15 27 0.013 28 0.013 29 1120 0.25 Y 0.013 30 1340 0.50 Y 0.016 25.2 7.3 < 15 66.2 6.76 < 1 .31 1615 10.25 1 Y 1 0.017 . µ ih` 14roiiitil5tiitagelimit; 0.035 1 1 130 30 200 . ntLlyAverage: 0.012968 25.36 0 29.234 1.083 5.878 1.319508 on axl0101°' 0.017 26.3 7.4 0 66.2 1.67 14.2 4 DivisionDaily i0imu- 0.009 24.7 6.3 0 2.87 0.496 0 0 "A No Reporting Reason: ENFRUSE =No Flow-Reuse/Re ycle; fNVWTHR=No Visitation- Adverse Weather; NOFLOW=No Flow; HOLIDAY =NoVisitation -Holiday OCT 1 1 2 t- 1 Lk �a Q OCT O 4 W er Quality Regionai Operations ' � /` OCT 0 4 Ash,�viifc Rs Tonal (���.''bf',"4'I=,CQ `o�i�o Uffice i? i„. it t............. ......,...._._..�__,... ....._�,....... ... .,.ar z• -^t'. ... ... ... 1,,. rJ1f 5. ....'�._ ..... ;`.i NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO034924 FACILITY NAME: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home OWNER NAME: Flesher's Fairview Rest Home GRADE: WW -2 eDMR PERIOD: 08-2016 (August 2016) COMPLIANCE: PERMIT VERSION: 5.0 CLASS: WW -2 ORC: Shannon D James ORC HAS CHANGED: No VERSION: 1.0 CONTACT PHONE #: 8286970063 PERMIT STATUS: Active COUNTY. Buncombe ORC CERT NUMBER: 1002526 . STATUS: Processed SUBMISSION DATE: 09/22/2016 09/22/2016 ORC/Certifi-er Signature: Shannon James E-Mail:jjemi@bellsouth.net Phone #:828-697-0063 Date By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by part II.E.6 of the NPDES permit. I 1 09/22/2016 Permittee/Submitter Signatu e:*** Juanita Ja es E-Mail:jjemi@bellsouth.net Phone #:828-697-0063 Date Permittee Address: 3016 Cane Creek Rd Fairview NC 28730 Permit Expiration Date: 10/31/2020 I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the peison or persons who managed the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting. false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. CERTIFIED LABORATORIES LAB NAME: James & James Environmental Mgt., Inc. CERTIFIED LAB #: 482 PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Shannon James PARAMETER CODES Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit (919) 807-6300 or by visiting http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/forms. FOOTNOTES Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDES permit for reporting data. * No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs and, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DMR for entire monitoring period. ** ORC on.Site?: ORC must visit facility and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204. *** Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D). JAMES & JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 11,40 PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 0 '01 (828) 697-0063 OFFICE OW yy 697-0065 FAX August, 2016 Client: Flesher's Rest Home NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0034924 Dear Client, We are pleased to notify you that your facility operated most of the month within your National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. We did experience'a result that was greater than the permit discharge limits. Your permit has both a monthly maximum and a daily maximum. Your facility exceeded the permit discharge limits on the items listed below: BOD . 64.3 mg/l on the 23rd 66.2 mg/1 on the 30d' Monthly Average compliant This gave a daily maximum violation on two days and did not give a monthly violation. The facility was placed on HAND which allowed the bacteria to work harder. The first results of September prove a downward trend of the BOD. The effluent was clear and there was no odor at the facility. You may receive a monetary.fine for this month. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Thank you for choosing James & James as your service company J a James