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Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0001 6571 8829
Return Receipt Requested
July 10, 2017
Jim Kelley
New Excelsior Inc
1379 Old Rosman Hwy
Brevard, NC 28712
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. NC0000108
New Excelsior Inc
New Excelsior WWTP
Case No LV-2017-0214
Transylvania County
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Water Quality
Permitting Section
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $366 62 ($250 00 civil penalty +
$116 62 enforcement costs) against New Excelsior Inc
This assessment is based upon the following facts a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by New Excelsior Inc for the month of February 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 NC0000108 The
violations, which occurred in February 2017, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that New Excelsior Inc violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No NC0000108 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 New
Excelsior Inc
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality Water Resources
2090 U S 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
828-296-4500

$0.00 0 of the 1 violations of 143-215 1(a)(6) and Permit No NC0000108, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for TSS - Cone
$250.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.l(a)(6) and Permit No.NC0000108, by discharging waste water into
the waters of the State in violF-tion of the Permit Monthly Average for TSS - Cone
$250.00 TOTAL CIVII, 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. I (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 thiM (30) dgys 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 (3 0) 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 sever_ (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 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 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 at janet [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
6\WR00108`LV 2017-0214N

JUSTIFICATION FOR RENIISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LV-2017-0214
Assessed Party: New Excelsior Inc
Permit No.: NC0000108
County: Transylvania
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.l(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 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
COUNTY OF TRANSYLVANIA
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
New Excelsior Inc
New Excelsior WWTP
PERMIT NO. NC0000108
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
CASE NO. LV-2017-0214
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 July 10, 2017, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above-s -i ated 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
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE
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ATTACHMENT A
New Excelsior Inc
CASE NUMBER: LV-2017-0214
PERMIT: NC0000108
FACILITY: New Excelsior WWTP
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 003 - Effluent
REGION: Asheville
COUNTY: Transylvania
Violation Report
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date MonthNr Parameter
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount
2/20/2017 2-2017 Solids, Total
Weekly mg/1 45 5080 129 Daily $0 00
Suspended-
Maximum
Concentration
Exceeded
2/28/2017 2-2017 Solids, Total Weekly mg/1 30 3750 251 Monthly $250 00
Suspended- Average
Concentration Exceeded

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File)
Violator: New Excelsior Inc
Facility Name: New Excelsior WWTP
Permit Number: NC0000108
County: Transylvania
Case Number: LV-2017-0214
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 Daily Max TSS exceeded the permit limit by 12.88%.
One Monthly Average TSS exceeded the permit limit by 25.11 %.
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 two civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$116.62
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Date
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0000108
FACILITY NAME: New Excelsior W WTP
OWNER NAME: New Excelsior Inc
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD: 02-2017 (February 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4 0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Danielle Ann Hunter
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION 10
PERMIT STATUS: Active '` o
COUNTY: Transylvania
ORC CERT NUMBER. 23477
STATUS. Processed
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NPDES PERMIT NO.- NC0000108 PERMIT VERSION: 4 0 PERMIT STATUS: Active
FACILITY NAME: New Excelsior WWTP CLASS: WW-2 COUNTY: Transylvania
OWNER NAME: New Excelsior Inc ORC: Danielle Ann Hunter ORC CERT NUMBER: 23477
GRADE: W W-2 ORC HAS CHANGED: No
eDMR PERIOD. 02-2017 (February _2017) 'VERSION. 10 STATUS. Processed
COMPLIANCETATUS: Compliant CONTACT PHONE #• 8286970063 SUBMISSION DATE: 03/13/2017
03/13/2017
ORC/Certifier Signature- Danielle Hunter E-Mail jjemi@bellsouth net Phone #:[phone] Date
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge
The pemuttee 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 pemmuttee became aware of the circumstances A written submission shall also be
provided within 5 days of the time the pemmuttee becomes aware of the circumstances
If the facility is noncompliant, please attach a list of corrective actions being taken and a tune -table for improvements to be made as required by part II E 6 of
the NPDES permit
03/13/2017
Permittee/Submitter Signature:*** Juanita James E-Mail jjemi@bellsouth net Phone #.[phone] Date
Permittee Address: 1379 Old Rosman Hwy Rosman NC 28772 Permit Expiration Date 09/30/2020
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 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: James & James Environmental Mgt, Inc
CERTIFIED LAB #: 482
PERSON(s) COLLECTING SAMPLES: Danielle Hunter
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 Permzttee. If signed by other than the permmttee, then delegation of the signatory authority must be on file wvjth the state per 15A NCAC 2B
0506(b)(2)(D)

NPDES PERMIT NO.: NC0000108
FACILITY NAME: New Excelsior W WTP
OWNER NAME: New Excelsior Inc
GRADE: WW-2
eDMR PERIOD. 02-2017 (February 2017)
PERMIT VERSION: 4 0
CLASS: WW-2
ORC: Danielle Ann Hunter
ORC HAS CHANGED: No
VERSION: 10
PERMIT STATUS• Active
COUNTY: Transylvania
ORC CERT NUMBER: 23477
STATUS. Processed
Report Comments:
On the 6th, 13th and 20th BOD data valid, blank was >0 20mg/L On the 13th, BOD data valid; GGA was greater than 228 5mg/L.
Tlus facility exceeded the permit discharge limits on the following items Total Suspended Solids, 50 8mg/L on the 20th, with a monthly average of 37.53mg/L This gave one
daily maximum violation and did give a monthly violation We determined that the cause of the violation was probably due to the facility having inflow of ramwater and heavy
solids The facility was pumped and the system regained compliance immediately