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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0047091_NOV-NOI Cover Letter_20181205ROY- COOPER Ggternar fICI EL S_ RE _A LDS DA CT_,-LPEPPER IntsriFn Diracmr NORTH CAROLINA EizvbTamenral Quafrty Certified Mail # 7016 1370 0000 2591 1162 Return Receipt Requested December 5, 2018 Chester G. DeBoard, Jr. Kurlander Boggs Investments, LLC Silver Maples Mobile Estates 2812 Plantation Road, N.W. Concord, NC 28027 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY Tracking Number: NOV-2018-PC-0461 Permit No. NCO047091 Silver Maples Community Cabarrus County Dear DeBoard: The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Silver Maples Community on November 27, 2018. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0047091. A summary of the findings and comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report. The Compliance Evaluation inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Mooresville Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection: Inspection Area Description of Violation Flow Measurement In accordance with permit conditions, Part I A. (1) Flow shall be Continuous Measurement and Recording. Bar Screens It was noted in the previous inspection that the bar screen should be repaired or replaced. Unit is not in good condition and is missing bars allowing large debris to enter treatment units. D-EQ NFn�w�e�W G1Wf� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 Inspection Area Description of Violation Permit The permit for this facility expired on November 30, 2018. Permit renewals shall be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration. In addition, the issues below must also be addressed: Compliance Issue(s): - Permit renewal application not on file In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105 Application: Permit Fees: Assessment For New Sources; Applications for Permit renewals shall be accomplished by filing the appropriate application form, at least 180 days prior to expiration of a permit. - Bar screen needs to be repaired or replaced In accordance with your NPDES Permit NC0047091, Part II, Section C, Item 2. Proper Operation and Maintenance; The Permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. - Flow meter chart recorder not operating properly (not recording flow) In accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .505 Monitoring Requirement, (b)(1); All water pollution control facilities shall install, operate, and maintain continuous flow measuring with recording devices... A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW 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 violations, 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. D_E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699 Reminder: 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 by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Roberto Scheller with the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: A14CC681AF27425... W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: WQS Mooresville Regional Office - Enforcement File Laserfiche D_EQ NFn�w�e�W G1Wf� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 704-663-1699