NC0037737_LV20170104_20170404

Certified Mail # 70151520 0003 5463 4736
Return Receipt Requested
Kate Parkerson
Roumelco Properties DBA Nantahala Village
9400 U S Hwy 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713
April 04, 2017
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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. NCO037737
Roumelco Properties DBA Nantahala Village
Nantahala Village WWTP
Case No. LV -2017-0104
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
This leiker trVioatin arjd ass.essmnt of. ciyil penalty iri.tlie amount of$36662 ($250q.OQ civil penally + .
$116.62 enforcement costs) against Roumelco Properties DBA Nantahala Village.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR)
submitted by Roumelco Properties DBA Nantahala Village for the month of June 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.
NC0037737. The violations, which occurred in June 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Roumelco Properties DBA Nantahala Village violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO037737 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 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, G. Landon Davidson,
P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Roumelco
Properties DBA Nantahala Village:
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0037737, by discharging wastewater into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average for NH3-N - Conc.
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$116.62 Enforcement Costs
$366.62 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) 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

a 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 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:
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 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. William F. Lane, 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 optionsabove. within thirty (3 0) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
T = dateftime received stain nota ostmdfk Will result in this maiter`bein " referred=to the�Att6me General's Office for
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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 Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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 -
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
Environmental Inc./ ORC
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV -2017-0104 County: Swain
Assessed Party: Roumelco Properties .DBA Nantahala Village
Permit No.: NC0037737
Amount Assessed: $366.62
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 (Le., 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 SWAIN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Roumelco Properties DBA Nantahala Village )
Nantahala Village WWTP )
PERMIT NO.. NCO037737 ) CASE NO. LV -2017-0104
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $366.62 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated April 04, 2017, 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 (3 0) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (3 0) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
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ATTACHMENT A
Roumelco Properties DBA Nantahala Village
CASE NUMBER: LV -2017-0104
PERMIT:
NCO037737
REGION:
Asheville
FACILITY:
Nantahala Village WWTP
COUNTY:
Swain
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation
Report
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over
Violation Penalty
Date
MonthNr Parameter
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit
Type Amount
6/30/2016
6-2016 Nitrogen, Ammonia
2 X month mg/I 5.50 8.30 50.0
Monthly $250.00
Total (as N) -
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: Roumelco Properties DBA Nantahala Village
Facility Name: Nantahala Village WWTP
Permit Number: NCO037737
County:. Swain
Case Number: LV -2017-0104
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;
One Monthly Average Ammonia Nitrogen exceeded the permit limit by 50%.
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' oes not appear 6-t e -eith=er: �. _ _ ... ..., . c:_......_..._. ,_.... * :..... :
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
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G.,.Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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Permit Enforcement History Details by Owner
Y 4/3/2017
. 1
Owner: Roumeloo Properties DBA Nantahala Village
Facility : Nantahala Village WATP
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Permit : NCO037737
Region: Asheville County Swain
Penalty Remission Enf Enf EMC EMC OAH - Collection Has
Assessment Penalty Enforcement Request `. Conf Remission Hearing :Remission Remission MemoSent Total Balance Pmt Case
Case MR Approved Amount Costs Damages Received Held Amount Held Amount Amount To AGO, Paid Due Plan Closed
Number ,
LV -1998-0138 9/25/98 $1,875.00 $70.06 10/20/98 12/8/98 $0.00 4/8/99 $1,000.00 $945:06 $0.00 No 5/6/99
LV -1998-0174 10/16/98 $2,900.00 $70.00 $0.00 10/20/98 12/8/98 $0.00 4/8/99 $1,000.00 $1,970.00 $0.00 No 5/6/99
LV -1998-0244
11/20/98 $1,625.00
$70.00 12/10/98 •2/3/99 $0.00
$1,695.00 No
11/8/00
LV -2000-0404
9/25/00 $1,250.00
$100.00 10/25/00.1/23/01 $1,350.00
$0.00 No
1/23/01
LR -2009-0011 7-2009
9/28/09 $500.00
$100.00
2/3/10 $600.00 $0,00 No
4/22/10
LV -2010-0025 7-2008 1/19/10 $250.00 $70.00 6/10/10 $320.00 $0.00 No 9/1/10
LR -2010-0001
11-2009
1/25/10•
$1,000.00
$100.00
6/10/10 $1,100.00
$0.00 No
9/1/10
LV -2011-0089
10-2010
4/15/11
$250.00
$67.00
$317.00
$0.00 No
5/4/11
LV -2017-0104 6-2016 3/31/17 $250.00 $116.62 $366.62 No
Total Cases: 9 Total Penalty Amount: $9900 Total Enforcement Cost:' $763.68 Sum Of Total Paid: $5,252.06 Total Balance Due: $2,061.62
Sum of Total Case Penalties: $10,663.68 -- Total Penalties After Remissions: $7,313.68

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO037737 PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
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FACILITY NAME: Nantahala Village WWTP CLASS: WW -1
OWNER NAME: Roumelco Properties DBA Nantahala ORC: Mark Fredrick Teague
Village
GRADE: WW -2 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD: 06-2016 (June 2016) VERSION: 1.0
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Swain
ORC CERT NUMBER: 10920
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NPDES PERMIT NO.: NCO037737 PERMIT VERSION: 4.0
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FACILITY NAME: Nantahala Village WWTP. CLASS: WW -1
OWNER NAME: Roumelco Properties DBA Nantahala ORC: Mark Fredrick Teague
Village
GRADE: WW -2
eDMR PERIOD: 06-2016 (June 2016)
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COMPLIANCE: Compliant
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 1.0
CONTACT PHONE #: [phone]
PERMIT STATUS: Active
COUNTY: Swain
ORC CERT NUMBER: 10920
STATUS: Processed
SUBMISSION DATE: 08/01/2016
ORC/Certifier Signature': Mark F. Teague E -Mail: environmental [e-mail] Phone #:[phone]
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
08/01/2016
Date
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. .
08/01/2016
Permittee/Submitter Signature:*** Mark F. Teague E-Mail:[e-mail] Pho ,#:828-586-5588 Date
Permittee Address: 9400 U S Hwy 19 W Bryson City NC 28713 Permit Expiration Date: 10/31/2017
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 person 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.
LAB NAME: Environmental Inc.
CERTIFIED LAB #: 57
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Mark Teague
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES
PARAMETER CODES
Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit [phone] 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).