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CNVIRONMENTAL QUAUTY
Certified Mail # 7013 2630 0002 1133 8406
Return Receipt Requested
July 07, 2017
Kem Harmon
Brunswick County Schools/Board of Education
3 5 Referendum Dr
Bolivia, NC 28422
SUBJECT Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty RECEIVEDINCOMONR
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G S ) 143-215 1(a)(6) JUL 17 2017
and NPDES WW Permit No NCO045276
Brunswick County Schools/Board of Education Watei Quailty
Waccamaw Elementary School WWTP permitting Section
Case No LV -2017-0200
Brunswick County
Dear Permittee
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $367 25 ($250 00 civil penalty +
$117 25 enforcement costs) against Brunswick County Schools/Board of Education
This assessment is based upon the following facts a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Brunswick County Schools/Board of Education for the month of March 2017 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 NC0045276. The violations, which occurred in March 2017, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Brunswick County Schools/Board of Education violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES WW Permit No NCO045276 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, James H Gregson,
Regional Supervisor, Wilmington Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Brunswick
County Schools/Board of Education
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910-796-7215

S000 0 of the 2 violations of 143-215 1(a)(6) and Permit No NC0045276, by discharging waste water nV-o
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for NH3-N - Conc 11
S250 00 1 of the I violations of 143-215 1(a)(6) and Permit No NC0045276, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in viola.ion of the Permit Monthly Average foi NH3-N - Conc
$25000 TOTAL CPVM PENALTY
S 117 25 Enforcement Costs
$36725 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

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 administrati-e 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 thz-ty (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 in and 5 00 p in , 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 §15OB-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, Ncrth 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 (30) 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 may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment
If you have any questions, please contact Dean Hunkele with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Wilmington
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at dean hunkele@ncdenr gov
Sincerely,
Jame H Gregson, Regional Supervisor
Wa=er Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
ATTACHMENTS
Cc WQS Wilmington Regional Office - Enforcement File
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File

.r JtiSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV -2017-0200 County: Brunswick
Assessed Party: Brunswick County Schools/Board of Education
Permit No.: NCO045276 Amount Assessed: $367 25
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 NT C G S § 143B-282 1(c), remission of a civil
penalty maybe 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 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:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA , DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY .-
COUNTY OF BRUNSWICK
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Brunswick County Schools/Board of Education )
Waccamaw Elementary School WWTP )
PERMIT NO NCO045276 ) CASE NO. LV -2017-0200
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $367 25 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated July 07, 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 Div?sion 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 120
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Brunswick County Schools/Board of Education
CASE NUMBER LV -2017-0200
PERMIT
NCO045276
REGION
Wilmington
FACILITY
Waccamaw Elementary School WWTP
COUNTY•
Brunswick
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION
Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation
Report
Unit of
Limit
Calculated % Over
Violation
Penalty
Date
Month/Yr
Parameter
Frequency
Measure
Value
Value Limit
Type
Amount
3/15/2017
3-2017
Nitrogen, Ammonia
2 X month
mg/I
20
2080 40
Daily
$000
Total (as N) -
Maximum
Concentration
Exceeded
3/29/2017
3-2017
Nitrogen, Ammonia
2 X month
mg/I
20
21 30 65
Daily
$000
Total (as N) -
Maximum
Concentration
Exceeded
3/31/2017
3-2017
Nitrogen, Ammonia
2 X month
mg/I
4
1580 2945
Monthly
$25000
Total (as N) -
Average
Concentration
Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL, PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Brunswick County Schools/Board of Education
Facility Name: Waccamavv Elementary School WWTP
Permit Number: NC0045276
County: Brunswick
Case Number: LV -2017-0200
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;
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2) The duration and gravity of the yviolation.
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
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8) Theos�he State of th enforcement procedures.
$117.25
Date Jan es H. Gregson, Regional ervisor
WatQ,ua/lity Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

Certified Maill # 77013 2630 0002 1133 78741
Return Receipt Re¢Wested
May 12, 2017
Kem Harmon
Brunswick County Schools/Board of Education
35 Referendum Dr
Bolivia, NC 28422
SUBJECT NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number- NOV-2017-LV-0330
Permit No NCO045276
Waccamaw Elementary School WW -FP
Brunswick County
Dear Permittee:
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A review of the March 2017 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
sample
Location parameter
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as
N) - Concentration (C0610)
Limit Reported
Date Valve Valvae Type of Violation
3/15/2017 20 20.8 Daily Maximum Exceeded
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 3/29/2017 20 21.3 Daily Maximum Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
001 Effluent Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as 3/31/2017 4 15 78 Monthly Average Exceeded
N) - Concentration (C0610)
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S ) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES Permit. 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.
1.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910-796-7215

If you wish to provide additional information regErding the noted violation, request technical assis`Lance, or+-
discuss overall compliance please respond in writ ng within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice H;
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Discharge
Monitoring Report(s) You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the
violations Hf no response is received) in this Offlce within the 10 -day period, a cuva9 penafty
assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taker to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law 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
Remainder Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed :)y Division staff Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Dean Hunkele of the
Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215
Sincerely,
Jahn. -s . Gregson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Cc WQS Wilmington Regional Office - Enforcement File
Central Files, WQS
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910-796-7215

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To James H Gregson, Regional Supen,isor -lill Oud,Ly Reclonal
Water Quality Regional Operations Section OperaU0n5 SeCLIor,
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Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Date 5-19-2017
Subject Limit Exceedance Violation
Mr Gregson in reference to the limit violations for the months of February 2017 (NOV-2017-LV-
0329) and March 2017 (NOV-2017-1-V-0330) we were aware of the ammonia limits moving out
compliant range During that time, we were making improvements to the sand filter bed We added a
significant amount of sand filter bed sand In addition, we also added alkalinity to the system and air
to the primary tank These adjustments to the system have made a positive reaction to the daily
limits In April, we saw the ammonia levels come down to within permitted monthly limits. Moving
forward we will continue to monitor the system very close to insure that our WWTP stays compliant
to meet the permitted limits
Recommended Media (Sand) Specs
Effective Size 0 35mm -0 50mm
Uniformity Coefficient < 3 0
Dust Content < 05%
Sand Depth 24 inches
Sincerely,
Kern Harmon
Facility Management Supervisor
Brunswick County Schools
Office 910-253-1069
Cell 910-274-1098
Fax [phone]
e-mail [e-mail]
Board Members Chairman Ed Lemon Vice -Chairman John W Thompson Charles Miller • Catherine Cooke • Ellen Milligan
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Leslie K Tubb Superintendent