NC0026654_Show Cause Meeting_20170828

August 28, 2017
CERTIFIED MAIL 9 7016 1370 0001 6571 8010
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Denver Lee Eggers
PO Box 1713
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Subject. Show Cause Meeting
Denver Lee Eggers (Certification No. 10541)
ORC for Town of Crossnore WWTP (NC0026654)
Dear Mr. Eggers:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZRVIMERMAN
Director
RECEIVEDINCDENWR
SEP 01 2017
Water Quality
Permitting Section
You are requested to attend a Show Cause Meeting to be held at the Asheville Regional Office
(2090 U.S. 70 Highway), on September 21, 2017 at 10 am. This meeting will allow you an
opportunity to explain the circumstances involved in the wastewater bypass event or events
occurring at the Crossnore wastewater treatment plant. Specific items to be discussed:
1. Specific operational issues causing the May 24, 2017 bypass and any other previous
bypasses.
2. Actions you took as the ORC to avoid and respond to the bypass(es).
3. Reporting related to the bypass(es) including the June 21, 2017 NOV response.
This meeting has been prompted by information obtained during a complaint investigation
conducted by Daniel Boss on May 24, 2017. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 08G.0801, disciplinary
actions against a certified operator may result from any of the following actions of the operator:
a) practicing fraud or deception in the performance of duties;
b) failure to use reasonable care or judgment in the performance of duties;
c) failure to apply their knowledge or ability in the performance of duties;
d) incompetence or the inability to perform duties;
You are asked to bring all pertinent information, including but not necessarily limited to, ORC
logs, data sheets, maintenance records, field notes, letters to the owner that demonstrate you have
met the responsibilities of an operator in responsible charge (ORC) as described in the Rules
(15A NCAC 08G.0204).
Of specific interest is documentation supporting your effort to:
1. Properly operate and maintain all systems of treatment and control used to achieve
compliance.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U S Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
828-296-4500

2. Take all reasonable actions to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of the
permit.
3. Notify the DWR within 24 hours of discovering the bypass.
You are asked to respond in writing, within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter, as to whether
you will attend this Show Cause Meeting
If you should have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, NCDEQ
Asheville Regional Office
cc: Operator Certification Program
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