WQCS00273_NOV-2018-PC-0386_20181031

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Return Receipt Requested
October 31, 2018
Ben Stikeleather- Assistant County Manager
Currituck County
153 Courthouse Rd
Suite 302
Currituck, NC 27929
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-PC-0386
Permit No. WQCS00273
Ocean Sands Collection System
Currituck County
Dear Mr. Stikeleather:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted a permit review of the Ocean Sands Collection
System. The review was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the conditions and
limitations specified in Collection System Permit No. WQCS00273. The review was conducted by Division of
Water Resources staff from the Washington Regional Office. The following violation was noted:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Operations Requirements Facility operating without designated ORC and/or a designated Back-up ORC. A designated
ORC and at least one designated Back-up ORC is required per Permit Condition II (1) and 15A
NCAC 8G .0201.
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.
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6481

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 David May or Allen Clark with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Sincerely,
David May, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Washington Regional Office
Cc: WQS Washington Regional Office - Enforcement File
PERCS Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File
WPCSOCC (electronic copy)
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6481