WQCS00177_NOV and Intent to Assess_20180802

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Return Receipt Requested
August 02, 2018
Dennis Barber
Town of Newport
PO Box 1869
Newport, NC 28570-1869
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-PC-0304
Permit No. WQCS00177
Newport Collection System
Carteret County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Newport Collection System on
June 27, 2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00177. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Wilmington Regional Office. The
following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Records Overall record keeping/documentation needs improvement or kept in any manner. Should
have records for any of the questions in this report or the SSO reporting form that are
applicable.
Operation & Maintenance The Town has failed to meet its required 10% gravity system cleaning for the last 2 years
Requirements by a considerable amount.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910-796-7215

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Inspection Area Description of Violation
Records The Town still doesn't have a complete map of its system and is 3 years past its 10 -year
grace period.
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 Collection System 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.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss
overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business day after receipt of this Notice. A review of
your response will be considered along with any additional information provided. You will then be notified of any
civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office
within the 10 -day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken 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.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Hunkele with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-796-7215.
Sincerely,
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Morella Sanchez -King, Acting Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910-796-7215