Loading...
The URL can be used to link to this page
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Home
My WebLink
About
DWR SWP Read File Archive Feb 2011
NCDE11R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 1, 2011 Mr. Edwin E. Morrow M-B Industries Inc. P.O. Box 1118 Rosman, North Carolina 28772 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0029 Permit No. NC0000311 M-B Industries WWTP Transylvania County Dear Mr. Morrow: A review of M-B Industries WWTP's monitoring report for July 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow, Continuous 07/01/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked Non-Compliant with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. "Operator Arrival", "Operator Time on Site" and "ORC on Site"were also missing from the DMR. Please begin using the required reporting protocol and send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter with the missing information to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files - DWQ Central Files Jerry Hoyt/ORC NoorthCarolina Sr\SWPlTransylvania\Wastewater\lndustrialtM-B Industries 00311\NC?V-2011-MV-0029-doc N({turally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 ho e(828)299_7000 1 877-62 Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 1, 2011 Ms. Marisue Hilliard, Forest Supervisor USDA U.S. Forest Service 160 -A Zillicoa Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801-1082 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0034 Permit No. NCO020478 Lake Powhatan Recreation Area WWTP Buncombe County Dear Ms. Hilliard: A review of Lake Powhatan Recreation Area's WWTP monitoring report for July 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type Value Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 07/31/2010 400 600 #/100ml WeeGeometric FC Broth,44.5C #/100ml Mean Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the Fecal Coliform violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however,should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell It was noted on your DMR that a value of">" 19.4 for BOD was reported on 7/29/2010. This >" value does not demonstrate compliance for BOD. Use of "Greater Than" Values: "Such values are only expected(infrequently)in the reporting of Fecal Coliform and(even less frequently) BOD." NorthCarohna �atura!!� North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 swannanoa,N.C. 28778 ho e(828)299-4500 1 Customer Service Internet: www ncwaterguality.orp FAX Ms. Marisue Hilliard February 1, 2011 Page 2 l "For both fecal coliform and BOD, the generation of a "greater than" value usually occurs when characteristics of the effluent differ from what is normally discharged. If laboratories "set up" the test procedures based upon normal conditions, they may not have the capacity to get an accurate measurement of higher fecal coliform or BOD concentrations, hence the reported "greater than"value. If you are suspicious or aware of conditions at your plant that cause you to believe effluent pollutant concentrations are beyond their normal levels, you should inform your laboratory of your concern so modifications to testing procedures can be made." Please contact Gary Francies or Jason Smith of the DWQ Laboratory Certification Branch at 828-296-4677 for proper laboratory reporting procedures. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Gary Francies/Jason Smith/ Lab Certification James & James Environmental/ ORC S:\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\Lake Powhattan 20478\NOV-201 1-LV-0034.doc - �:: NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary February 1, 2011 Calvin West Hubbell Distribution, Inc. 20 Glenn Bridge Road Arden,NC 28704 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Hubbell Distribution, Inc. NOV-2011-PC-0080 401 Water Quality Certification(WQC) Conditions Buncombe County Response deadline: February 18, 2011 Dear Mr. West: On January 20, 2011, Chuck Cranford from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) conducted a site inspection at the Hubbell Mid-Atlantic Service Center on Glenn Bridge Road in Buncombe County. As a result of the site inspection and review of the U.S. Army Corps Engineers 404 Permit Verification,the following violations were identified: VIOLATIONS I. 401 WQC Condition Violations - The WQC deemed issued for the project impacts specified that the activities must follow all conditions listed therein. The following condition violations were noted: Condition 9—Placement of Culverts and Other Structures in Waters and Wetlands Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches,to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Any rip-rap required for normal pipe burial and stabilization shall be buried such that the original stream elevation is restored and maintained. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NO ffiCarohna Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Naturally //� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �/ V / 1` An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Calvin West February 1,2011 Page 2 of 2 The establishment of native, woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques must be used where practicable instead of rip-rap or other bank hardening methods. Condition 3—No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures in Wetlands and Waters Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters outside of the permitted impact areas without prior approval from the Division. REQUIRED RESPONSE The DWQ requests that you respond by February 17, 2011. Your response should be sent to the attention of Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality,2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and should address the following items: I. 401 Water Quality Certification Condition Violations 1. Explain how the WQC Condition 9 shall be met. 2. Explain the steps to be taken in order to comply with WQC Condition 3. Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above-mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Chuck Cranford at(828)296- 4664. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office Enc: GC3687 cc: ARO File Copy Mary Angelicola—EMC, Inc. P.O. Box 2087, Shelton, CT 06464 Thomas Volkmar—Volkmar Consulting Services, LLC. P.O. Box 2485, Goose Creek, SC 29445 Buncombe County Planning WBSC&P Unit S:\SWP\Buncombe\401s\Non-DOT\Hubbell\NOV-2011-PC-0080.doc —' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 1, 2011 Mr. G. Frederic Tingle Royal Oaks Inc. 200 Golfwatch Road Canton, North Carolina 28716 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0030 Permit No. NCO040355 Springdale Country Club WWTP Haywood County Dear Mr. Tingle: A review of Springdale Country Club WWTP's monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring- Violation Frequency Continuous Flow 08/31/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section - cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Goldie &Associates/ ORC I�orthCarolina S:\SWP\Haywood\Wastewater\Minors\Springdale Country Club 40355\NOV-2011-MV-0030.doc �l hCaro n North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 FA e(828 299-7043 1 877 623-6748500 customer e Internet: www ncwatergualitv.ora j,_.. �_� ..,.. �// _-... _.___ ___ __ _._... NCDGNR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 2, 2011 Ms. Cathy Childrey Henderson's Assisted Living P.O. Box 1029 Marion, North Carolina 28752-1029 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0037 Permit No. NCO071897 Henderson's Assisted Living WWTP Henderson County Dear Ms. Childrey: A review of Henderson's Assisted Living WWTP's monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 08/17/10 7.5 mg/I 14.4 mg/I Daily Maximum Concentration Exceeded It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. The "Monthly Limit"column at the bottom of Henderson's Assisted Living's DMR has BOD listed as "10mgA monthly and 15mg11 daily." Your NPDES Permit states: "BOD limits for 4/1 thru 10/31 are 5.omg11 monthly and 7.5mg// daily, and 11/1 thru 3/31 are 10mg/1 monthly and 15mg/1 daily." Please make the appropriate corrections on future DMRs. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ORC S:1SWP1Henderson1V17ostewater\Minorslt-ienderson's Assisted Living 718971NCV-2011-I_V-0037.doc Northcarolina �rrtura!!t� North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.orp FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 'w ��, i �_� ',`_. __ ........_.... AXXA a..w ANNONN... NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 2, 2011 Mr. R. Belvin Hall, Assistant Director, Maintenance Buncombe County Schools 175 Bingham Road Asheville, North Carolina 28806 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1-LV-0035 Permit No. NCO073814 North Buncombe Elementary School WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mr. Hall: A review of North Buncombe Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Nitrogen, Ammonia Total 09/30/2010 7.4 mg/I 7.88 mg/I Monthly (as N) - Concentration Average Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files RPB Systems/ORC S:\SWP\Buncombe\Wastewater\Minors\North Bunc Elem Sch 73814\NOV-2011-LV-0035.doc NorthCarolina AatAW11y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.ora FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 \\ i`-__ �..� �._�' Aq, NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 2,2011 Mr. J. J. Swain,Jr.,P.E. Division 13 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina 28802 Subject: Inspection DWQ Project 10-0125 TIP No.R-2824 NCSR 1546 (Lovelady Road) Burke County Dear Mr. Swain: On January 27, 2011, I inspected the construction work on TIP Project No.R-2824,NCSR 1546(Lovelady Road)in Burke County. The new bridge has almost been completed and some grading it taking place on the west side of the bridge. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and seeding and mulching are performed as required to protect State surface waters. Also, please refer to the attached inspection report for any specific items rioted during the inspection. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, / s Michael R.Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc:Brian C. Skeens,PE Roger Bryan, Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office R-2824 NCSR 1546 January 2011 Inspection Letter SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarollna Internet:www,ncwaterquality.orp An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Hoyle Creek and an unnamed tributary to Hoyle Creek Basin/Subbasin: CTB 040302 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated ❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB ❑Class C ❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I X❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert X❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch ❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: ❑0— 1/loth acre ❑1/1Ith to 1/3rd acre ❑1/3rd to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: X❑< 150 linear feet ❑> 150 linear feet The temporary bridge has been constructed and work on the new bridge has almost been completed. Some grading work has started on the west side of the bridge. Sediment and erosion control structures appear to be in good shape. Continue to maintain erosion control devices and seed and mulch areas as required. R-2824 NCSR 1546 Inspection Report January 2011 AV NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 2, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED —7009 1680 0000 7515 2366 Mr. James J. Schenker, Environmental Associate T A Operating LLC 24601 Center Ridge Road Westlake, Ohio 44145-5634 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 Permit NCO085952 T A Operating LLC Candler Travel Center WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0029 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Schenker: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$417.00 ($350.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against T A Operating LLC. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by T A Operating LLC for the month of July 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0085952. The violations which occurred in July 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that T A Operating LLC violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO085952 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 Enviromnent and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against T A Operating LLC: One NorthCarolina �atura!!y SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www ncwaterguality.orp 1 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0085952, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for BOD - Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0085952, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for BOD - Conc. $350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $417.00 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- 282.1(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; andi (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 .,earing 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 Quality 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 14313-282.1(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 (30) 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 seven(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: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919)431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/attachments James & James Environmental/ORC w/attachments 5:,y t�:l'it,3n orrzbe ' ste�rt r, tin.rs�C.'and l es Travcl CenCcr 8595TILV-201'i-UQ29.(It 1C JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0029 County: Buncombe Assessed Party: TA Operating LLC/Candler Travel Center Permit No. : NC0085952 Amount Assessed: $417.00 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 applies. 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-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN �- OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS TA OPERATING LLC/CANDLER TRAVEL ) PERMIT NO. NCO085952 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0029 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $417.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 2, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE a y m m m aCL) a) v U (J X uS w w z E E °' O o y F E E y X > O "2 T Z O Wui m o coo O�J N N e G w F Qj m d ro U> J Q U d O J U C 3 m LLw }} O E E E Z ~_a O U m N O Q JO } T U F- w c cy Y>> Y LL > 7 a m O o g w Q Z ~Q o o Q � o 0 0 N O> Q U L C d U d LU L F C C C L U U U d O D 0 R a m m m v z g U o w w w LL J J FIL 0 0 0 O N to 0 Zco —aw o 0 0 O C Da N N N UO zLLJ r Z i o O w z E 0 0 L a z vi a w J "' `' A.- NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 3everly Eaves Perdue Coleen H,Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 2, 2011 MEMORANDUM TO: Dionne C. Brown,Bridge Project Planning Engineer,NCDOT FROM: Michael R. Parker,NCDWQ,Asheville Regional Office SUBJECT: Bridge Scoping Review Comments B-4778 Bridge No. 8,McDowell County B-5395 Bridge No. 577,Rutherford County B-5396 Bridge No. 416,Buncombe County In reply to your letter dated December 20, 2010 in which you requested comments for the above referenced projects,the NCDWQ offers the following: Project Specific Comments B-4778 Bridge No.8 over Hoppers Creek,McDowell County 1. Hoppers Creek is class C waters of the State. 2. There is a tributary that flows parallel to NCSR 1769 and is behind the sub-station. There appears to be some wetlands associated with this stream up and downstream of NCSR 1768 which leads off of NCSR 1769. 2. When doing the site visit it was noted that there is a beaver dam immediately upstream of the bridge. The McDowell County Bridge Unit has been advised of this beaver dam. 4. There is,a stream restoration site just upstream of this bridge and may be managed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission or the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program. B-5395 Bridge No. 577 over Hunting Creek,Rutherford County 1. Hunting Creek is class WS-V waters. 2. NCDWQ has no specific comments for this bridge project. intersection of NCSR 1145 and NCSR 1163, on the downstream side of NCSR 1163 adjacent to an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek. B-5396 Bridge No.416 over Stony Fork,Buncombe County 1. Stony Fork is classified C-Trout waters. NCDWQ recommends that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMP's be implemented to reduce the risk of turbidity violations in trout waters. In addition,all disturbances within trout buffers shall be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Land Resources and NC Wildlife Resources Commission. >JRFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-Asheville Regional Office One 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778-8211 NOrthCarollna Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 �R��1►Q�`�/ Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 i// Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer 2. Should NC Wildlife Resources Commission(NCWRC)identify these waters as naturally reproducing trout waters,NCDOT will be required to observe the NCWRC recommended moratoria for trout. In additions,NCDWQ will require that NCDOT strictly adhere to North Carolina regulations entitled "Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds" [15A NCAC 04B .0124]throughout design and construction of the project. - General Comments Regarding Bridge Replacement Projects 1. In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules {15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)}, mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial or intermittent stream. In the event that mitigation is required,the mitigation plan shall be designed to replace appropriate lost function and values. The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as stream mitigation. 2. Future documentation, including the 401 Water Quality Certification Application, shall continue to include an itemized listing of the proposed wetland and stream impacts with corresponding mapping. 3. NCDWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from these projects. NCDOT shall address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that may occur to the aquatic environments and any mitigating factors that would reduce the impacts. 4. NCDOT is respectfully reminded that all impacts, including but not limited to,bridging, fill, excavation and clearing,to jurisdictional wetlands, streams and riparian buffers need to be included in the final impact calculations. These impacts, in addition to any construction impacts,temporary or otherwise, also need to be included as part of the 401 Water Quality Certification Application. 5. Where streams must be crossed,the DWQ prefers bridges be used in lieu of culverts. However,we =-' realize that economic considerations often require the use of culverts. Please be advised that culverts should be countersunk to allow unimpeded passage by fish and other aquatic organisms. Moreover, in areas where high quality wetlands or streams are impacted, a bridge may prove preferable. When applicable,NCDOT should not install the bridge bents in the stream,to the maximum extent practicable. 6. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands or streams. 7. Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetland to the maximum extent practical. Impacts to wetlands in borrow/waste areas will need to be presented in the 401 Water Quality Certification and could precipitate compensatory mitigation. 8. The 401 Water Quality Certification application will need to specifically address the proposed methods for stormwater management. More specifically, stormwater shall not be permitted to discharge directly into streams or surface waters. 9. Please be advised that a 401 Water Quality Certification requires satisfactory protection of water quality to ensure that water quality standards are met and no wetland or stream uses are lost. Final permit authorization will require the submittal of a formal application by the NCDOT and written concurrence from the NCDWQ. Please be aware that any approval will be contingent on appropriate avoidance and minimization of wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practical,the development of an acceptable stormwater management plan and the inclusion of appropriate mitigation plans where appropriate. i Id. If foundation test borings are necessary; it shall be noted in the document Geotechnical work is approved under General 401 Certification Number 3687/Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey Activities. 11. Whenever possible,NCDWQ prefers spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not require work within the stream or grubbing of the stream banks and do not require stream channel realignment. The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges shall allow for human and wildlife passage beneath the structure. Fish passage and navigation by canoeists and boaters shall not be blocked. Bridge supports(bents)should not be placed in the stream when possible. 12. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge and pre-treated through site-appropriate means(grassed swales,pre-formed scour holes, vegetated buffers,etc.)before entering the stream. Please refer to the most current version of NCDWQ's Stormwater Best Management Practices. 13. Strict adherence to the most recent version of NCDOT's Best Management Practices For Bridge Demolition and Removal approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers is a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification. 14. Bridge piles and bents shall be constructed using driven piles(hammer or vibratory)or drilled shaft construction methods. More specifically,jetting or other methods of pile driving are prohibited without prior written approval from NCDWQ first. 15. No drill slurry or water that has been in contact with uncured concrete shall be allowed to enter surface waters. This water shall be captured,treated,and disposed of properly. 16. All pile driving or drilling activities shall be enclosed in turbidity curtains unless otherwise approved by % NCDWQ in this certification. 17. All bridge construction shall be performed from the existing bridge,temporary work bridges,temporary causeways, or floating or sunken barges. If work conditions require barges,they shall be floated into position and then sunk. The barges shall not be sunk and then dragged into position.Under no circumstances should barges be dragged along the bottom of the surface water. 18. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 19. If concrete is used during construction,a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. 20. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channel in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. This equipment shall be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels, lubricants,hydraulic fluids,or other toxic materials. 21. If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction contours and elevations. Disturbed areas shall be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and appropriate native woody species shall be planted. When using temporary structures the area shall be cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws,mowers, bush-hogs,or other mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact allows the area to re-vegetate naturally any minimizes soil disturbance. 22. Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control - Planning and Design Manual and the most recent version of NCS000250. 23. In most cases, the NCDWQ prefers the replacement of the existing structure at the same location with road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour shall be designed and located to avoid wetland impacts,minimize the need for clearing and to avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the structure will be on a new alignment, the old structure shall be removed and the approach fills removed from the 100-year floodplain. Approach fills shall be removed and restored to the natural ground elevation. The area shall be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. Tall fescue shall not be used in riparian areas. General Comments if Replacing the Bridge with a Culvert 1. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches,to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis- equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks,adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures.The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 2. If multiple pipes or barrels are required,they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 3. Riprap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures shall be properly designed, sized and installed. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments at this time. NCDOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Mike Parker at 828-296-4500. cc: Lori Beckwith, USACE, Asheville Field Office Garry Moore,NCDOT,Division 13 Bridge Manager Roger Bryan,NCDOT, Division 13 Environmental Officer Marla Chambers,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Scoping Comments of B-4778,B-5395and B-5396 WC-6ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 3, 2011 Mr. Michael Molling USDI National Park Service 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, North Carolina 28803 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0032 Permit No. NCO072729 Mount Pisgah Lodge & Recreation Area WWTP Haywood County Dear Mr. Molling: A review of Mount Pisgah Lodge& Recreation Area WWTP's monitoring report for July 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Total Residual Chlorine Week ending Twice Weekly Failure to Monitor 07/03/2010 Compliance Issue: DMRs are required to be signed by the permittee. January, February,April, May,July, August and October, dated 2010, have not been signed and dated by the permittee. It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked"Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above Total Residual Chlorine parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Also send signed copies of the DMRs listed above. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Rogef C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Henry Keefer/ORC S:1SWPtHaywood',Waste,NatertMinors\Mt.Pisgah Lodge$Rec Area 72729tNOV-2011-M\/-0032.doc NorthCarolina Natmrally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www ncwateLgualitv.orci FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 AMVI�1 NCDGNR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 3, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7515 2373 Mr. Andrew G. Bradley, VP, Environmental Affairs Unimin Corporation 258 Elm Street New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1-MV-0031 Permit No. NC0000175 Outfall 002 Quartz Operation Mitchell County Dear Mr. Bradley: A review of Quartz Operation's Outfall 002 monitoring reports for October 2010, September.2010, August 2010, July 2010, June 2010, May 2010, April 2010, March 2010, February 2010 and January 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Flow, in conduit or thru January 2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor treatment plant Flow, in conduit or thru February 2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor treatment plant Flow, in conduit or thru March 2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor treatment plant Flow, in conduit or thru April 2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor treatment plant Flow, in conduit or thru May 2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor treatment plant Flow, in conduit or thru June 2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor treatment plant Flow, in conduit or.thru July 2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor treatment plant Flow, in conduit or thru August 2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor One treatment plant Northcarolina �aturallr� North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service '; Internet: www.ncwaterguaiity.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Mr. Andrew G. Bradley February 3, 2011 Page 2 Flow, in conduit or thru September 2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor treatment plant Flow, in conduit or thr 1 October 2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor treatment plant Compliance Issue An Approved Discharge Monitoring Report Form (DMR) is required for each discharge outfall and each DMR has a second or back/Compliance Status page which is required to be signed by the permittee. This second Compliance Status/Signature page is missing from each of the DMRs for Outfall 002. Please send amended DMRs for the months described above including the back page with the Compliance Status signed by the permittee within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also copies to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Jeff Ferguson/ Unimin S:\SWP\MitcheNiWastewater\lr}dListrial\Unirrrirf Quartz 001751NOV-2011-MV-0031.doc I NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 3, 2011 Board Members Toe River Valley Watch P.O. Box 252 Penland, NC 28765 Dear Board Members: After several informative, open and constructive meetings with the originating core group of participants in the North Toe River Watershed Restoration project, a promising approach to launching a Coalition, supported by a 319 Grant, has been developed. Soon to follow will be the first stakeholder meeting to enlist the knowledge, wisdom, energy and participation of the wide spectrum of community members interested in water resources, economic sustainability and the quality of life found in your watershed. Your organization is central to the approach and should benefit greatly with additional resources (human as well as financial),while providing the community with a grass-roots, integrated coalition focused on the surface water resources all of us wish to protect. The 319 Grant application, still in development, is intended to support on-the-ground projects, education and outreach and a watershed coordinator position. This combination of elements should bring about increased awareness of water resource issues, resource protection, as well as water quality improvements. Management of the grant is to be a coordinated effort between TRVW and the Blue Ridge Resource, Conservation and Development Council. TRVW will be the applicant with Blue Ridge RC&D providing administrative support. This approach utilizes certain strengths of each organization, particularly relieving TRVW of some of the administrative duties that can be quite consuming, and promises to be beneficial to each organization. The upcoming stakeholder meeting will be the official launch of the coalition effort and promises to be exciting and informative. New relationships will be launched and old ones fortified. The process will be interactive, intended to gather ideas and highlight the common ground that exists among all community members. The initial meeting will only be preliminary work, setting the stage for the coalition to work closely together in future meetings, where you will develop goals, action plans and projects—uniting to protect waters and support the community. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 1 Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarohna Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 �turall� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Toe River Valley Watch February 3,2011 Page 2 of 2 Gathering together a large group of stakeholders from various backgrounds and life experiences is not always easy and brings certain challenges. However, by doing so,the coalition will be ; stronger and more effective, utilizing the different skills and insight from the variety of participants,to focus on the common ground we know exists: quality water, economic sustainability and community. From what we have seen, stronger commonalities and focused energies may not be found anywhere else in western North Carolina at present. Development of the coalition will be self-determined, stakeholder focused and highly collaborative. Facilitative and technical support will be provided by certain agencies; including the Division of Water Quality and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. However, creation of the coalition—its organizational structure, mission and purpose will come from the members. The TRVW is uniquely situated to be the central core of the coalition and we are very excited about the opportunity this provides to you, as well as the energy, investment and knowledge you bring to the group. We look forward to assisting in the stakeholder meetings, providing technical assistance and supporting water quality initiatives across the watershed at every opportunity. Sincerely, of - Chuck Cranford Ed Williams NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 4, 2011 Mr. Glen Foster, Director, Global Environmental Tyco Electronics Corporation P. O. Box 3608 MS 140-42 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1-MV-0036 Permit No. NCO033227 Tyco Electronics Corporation WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mr. Foster: A review of Tyco Electronics Corporation's monitoring report for July 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Dissolved Oxygen Week ending 07/03/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Bill Lyman/Tyco Plant Manager James & James Environmental/ORC No�rthCarolina S.\SWP\BLincor,,he\Wa:ste.w ter\lndusirial\Tyco Electronics Corp 33227\NOV-2011-MV-0036_doc Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 i �` 'c WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 4,2011 Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C.Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection US Highway 25 DWQ Project 08-1754 TIP No. R-505 Henderson County Dear Mr. Setzer: On February 3, 2011, I inspected the construction work on US Highway 25 between Interstate 26 and NC Highway 225 in Henderson County. All of the construction work has shut down until March except for the new bridge over US Highway 176. The inspection found that recent rains had impacted a few areas with sediment loss mainly located in roadway ditches and near the entrance to culverts. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are repaired and maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. All sediment and erosion control devices should be checked and maintained during the construction shut down. Please refer to the attached copy of the inspection report for additional comments regarding the inspection. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, ;K; Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Aaron Powell Mark Davis,Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office US 25 Inspection Letter February 2011 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S,70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NQrthCarol.ina Internet:www.ncwatergualitv.orp ����JN�//I, An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer ii `IIJ�/ DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R.Parker Date: February 3,2011 County: Henderson Region: FAsheville DOT Division: FDivision 14 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 08-1754 NW Permit#: fP#: Project Name: U S Highway 25-1-26 Connector R-505 Location of Project: US Highway 25 from NC 225 near Zirconia to Interstate 26 in Henderson County Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no, estimated date of completion: Activities(DOT): Water Quality Concerns (DWQ): ❑ Bridge ❑ Stearn Standards Violation X❑ Culvert X❑ Turbidity ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Bottomless Arch ❑ Oil/Petroleum X❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Spoil Pile ❑Failed E& S control measures ❑ Borrow Pit X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Stream Restoration X❑Fill ❑ On-site Stream Relocation ❑ Buffer Impacts(see below) ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Other X❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone 1 Est AcresF_7�= ❑ Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar-Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes [-]No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac ❑ Zone 2: ❑Yes No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impacti ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt ❑Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation❑Prohibited D_ WO Site Visits for DOT Proiects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Laurel Creek, Green River,Bat Fork,King Creek, Freeman Creek, Lake Summit,Hill Branch,Jones Branch, Mill Creek,Laurel Branch, Jones Creek Basin/Subbasin: Broad 030501 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated x❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW X❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW X❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert ❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: X00— 1/10"'acre ❑1/11d'to 1/3rd acre ❑1/3rd to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet 1,346 linear feet Additional comments: Construction work on the project has shut down until March except for the new bridge over US 176. Several areas were noted where recent rains had caused rutting in ditch lines and near culverts. These areas should be repaired. Continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. Ensure that all sediment and erosion control devices are checked and maintained during the construction shut down. US Highway 25 Inspection February 2011 i Ji RMENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 4,2011 Mr.J.B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 2$779 Subject: Inspection-NCSR 1890 Hungry Creek Road DWQ Project 09-1205 TIP No.B-2988 Haywood County Dear Mr. Setzer: On February 3, 2011,I inspected the construction work at the new bridge site on NCSR 1890,Hungry Creek Road in Haywood County. Approximately one half of the new bridge has been constructed and traffic is scheduled to be rerouted to the new section within the next week. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. A copy of the inspection report is attached to this letter. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R.Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Mitchell Bishop,P.E. Mark Davis,Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office (Setzer)NCSR 1890 B-2988 Inspection Letter February 2011 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 �TOne 1 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1vOf�i CarofiI1a Internet:www,ncwaterguality.org AM //LJ/ I, An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer l `l DWO Site Visits for DOT Proiects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R.Parker Date: February 3,2011 County: Polk Region: Asheville DOT Division: Division 14 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 09-1205 NW Permit#: 23 and 33�� IP#: E== Project Name: NCSR 1890 Hungry Creek Road B-2988 Location of Project: From the intersection of NC Hwy 110 and US Hwy 276 south of Canton,NC travel approximately 5 miles. NCSR 1890 is on the left side of US 276. Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no, estimated date of completion: Activities(DOT): Water Quality Concerns(DWO): X❑Bridge ❑ Steam Standards Violation ❑ Culvert X❑ Turbidity ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Bottomless Arch ❑ Oil/Petroleum ❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Spoil Pile ❑ Failed E& S control measures ❑ Borrow Pit X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Stream Restoration X❑Fill ❑ On-site Stream Relocation ❑ Buffer Impacts(see below) ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Other X❑Bank Stabilization X❑ Other Temp. Causeway Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Estimated Acres E:== ❑ Zone I Est Acres ❑Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar-Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Zone 2: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt ❑Allowable []Allowable w/mitigation❑Prohibited DWQ Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): East Fork Pigeon River Basin/Subbasin: French Broad River 040305 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated ❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B 0303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB ❑Class C ❑ORW X❑Trout X❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA FICA Type of Authorized Impact: ❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert X❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch ❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: ❑0— 1/10`h acre ❑1/11`h to 1/3rd acre ❑1/3`d to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: X❑< 150 linear feet ❑> 150 linear feet Additional comments: Reviewed project with DOT on-site inspector. Approximately one half of the new bridge has been completed and traffic should be rerouted to the new section within the week. On the east side of the bridge there is an embankment and ditch that is bare and should be temporary mulched until permanent seeding and mulching is performed. Maintain erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. B-2988 NCSR 1890 February 2011 FXY A4- At w"''�,.aN...�.. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 4, 2011 Mr. R. Belvin Hall, Assistant Director, Maintenance Buncombe County Schools 175 Bingham Road Asheville, North Carolina 28806 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0041 Permit No. NCO066788 Fairview Elementary School WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mr. Hall: A review of Fairview Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Flow, in conduit or thru 08/31/2010 0.011 mgd 0.012 mgd Monthly treatment plant Average Exceeded It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files RPB Systems/ORC S:\SWP\Buricorilbe\Wastewater\Minors\Fairvic-w Elementary 667881NOV-2011-LV-004'1.doc NorthCarohna Aaturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www ncwaterouality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 __ i �_. �,�, �- . \.% __ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 4,2011 Mr. Buddy Young Lake Junaluska Assembly P.O. Box 67 Lake Junaluska,NC 28745 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification-Approval Lake Junaluska Sediment Disposal DWQ Project# 10-0888 Haywood County FRB /UT Lake Junaluska—Richland Creek(Susie Branch)/ 5-16-(11.5) /B Dear Mr. Young: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application -associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or.otherwise impact 300 linear feet of streams, preserve 200 linear feet of stream and enhance 1586 linear feet of stream for the purpose of sediment disposal at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3821. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 29 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. 1. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. Condition 2 must be met prior to these approved impacts. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One. Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www,ncwaterquality.org vaturall�/ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer i 6//�� Mr.Young February 4,2011 Page 2 of 3 Impact Plan Location or Reference Stream 300 linear feet Application(PCN) 2. Stream Enhancement and Preservation(Mitigation) Before any of the impacts authorized in this Certification occur,the stream enhancement must be constructed according to the plans approved by this Office. Any repairs or adjustments to the site must be made according to the approved plans or you must receive written approval from this Office to make the repairs or adjustments. The enhanced stream segments (and preservation segments) must be preserved in perpetuity by use of a conservation easement or other similar mechanism as part of the approved plans. The conservation easement must reflect the preservation of 1786 linear feet of streams, as well as the 30 feet of buffer on each site of the streams, from top of bank. The following enhancement/preservation (mitigation) is hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met: Amount Approved(Units) Plan Location or Reference Stream Appx. 200 (feet) Ref. L26—L30 of plans Preservation Stream Appx. 1586 (feet) Ref. Ll —L25 of plans Enhancement level II 3. Monitoring Requirement As-built plans of all restoration reaches including photo documentation and plant survival count must be submitted to the NCDWQ annually fora period of five (5) years. The first as-built plan shall be submitted after the completion of the enhancement and preservation, then annually thereafter, documenting the status and stability of the restored reaches of stream, and including a narrative description of any necessary maintenance work required. This monitoring shall be in conformance with monitoring level 2 of the USACOE"Stream Mitigation Guidelines", dated April 2003. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. Mis letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Susan A. Wilson in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHS/saw Enc: GC3821 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office Haywood County Erosion Control File Copy S:\SWP\Haywood\401 s\Non-DOT\Lake Junaluska Assembly Proj 2010\APRVL.Lake Junaluska sed disp.2 2011.doc -...-.,- ONA, RMENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 4, 2011 Mr. Kevin Johnson Duke Power Company 400 S. Tryon St. Charlotte,NC 28202 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval South Sylva Retail Substation—Duke Power DWQ Project# 10-0986 Jackson County LTN/UT Mill Creek/2-79-3 5 /C Dear Mr. Johnson: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. ,ipproval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact approximately 0.273 acres of wetlands (0.167 acres permanent and 0.106 acres temporary) and approximately 272 feet of streams (relocate 215 feet, install 35 feet of new culvert, and remove 21 feet of existing culvert) for the purpose of a substation at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 12. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 3819 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to)Erosion and Sediment Control regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. 1. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Location:2090 US.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarohna Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org 1Vaturallt� An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer Mr.Johnson February 4,2011 Page 2 of 3 i Amount Approved(Units) Plan Location or Reference Stream Appx. 272 (feet) PCN (C.3.a) 404 Wetlands Appx. 0.273 (acres) PCN (C.2.a) 3. Stream Relocation(Mitigation)with Approved Plans The stream relocation(appx. 215 linear feet)must be constructed, maintained, and monitored according to the approved plans in the application and modifications to the application. Any repairs or adjustments to the site must be made according to the approved plans or must receive written approval from this Office to make the repairs or adjustments. 4. Monitoring Requirement As-built plans of the restored/relocated reaches, including photo documentation, must be submitted to the NCDWQ annually for a period of three (3)years. The first as-built plan shall be submitted after the completion of the relocated stream, then annually thereafter, documenting the status and stability of the restored reaches of stream (as well as the floodplain area and temporary wetland area), and including a narrative description of any necessary maintenance work required. 5. Compensatory Mitigation Using the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)—USACE Requirement Per Condition No. 1 of the USACE 404 Permit (Action ID 2010-01274), you are required to make payment to the NCEEP sufficient to restore 0.88 acres of riparian wetlands in the Little Tennessee River Basin (Cat. Unit 06010202). A copy of the payment documentation must be provided to the USACE prior to construction within jurisdictional areas on the property. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. nis letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the glean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Susan A. Wilson in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, /4' Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHS/saw Eric: GC3819 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit Central Office Christopher J. Estes, RLA Estes Design, Inc., P.O. Box 79133, Charlotte,NC 28271 ARO File Copy S:\SWP\Jackson\401s\Non-DOT\Duke Enegy-Sylva SUbstation\APRVL.S Sylva Retail Duke.2 201 Ldoe -.� �_..; I �J ��,, �� __ - _ __ ___ > - n z...t - r s -.V r gpt ds),� € .,� ,.. c..fy k . , t f J � r^` l - ace of North Carolina ° a Department of Environment � and Natural Resources ,1 Division of Water Quality r= / Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF Coleen Sullins, Director ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES GENERAL PERMIT Certificate of Coverage RENEWAL FORM 1. CURRENT PERMIT INFORMATION: Certificate of Coverage (COC) Number: NCG55 - Owner's name (name to be put on permit): (for Single Family Residence permit) s Owner's or signing official's name and title: (Person legally responsible for permit) (Title) Mailing address ' City , j State: ,_ o'rt Zip Code: ; :ate�, Phone: ( > .. E-mail address: Applicant's Certification: attest that [to the best of my knowledge] the property previously covered by the Certificate of Coverage (CoC) listed above is under my ownership/control. I hereby request renewal of the CoC Listed above and assume responsibility for wastewater discharge[s] from the site. Signature: Date: Please send this completed form and'-"a''cop'y--oMe=.proper yadeed Mr. CharlesH. Weaver, Jr. � �- � NC DENR/ DWQ/ NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 „- 1 f€ x L "4_ - - 1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone(919)733-5083 FAX(919)733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper AIV NCQENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 7, 2011 Mr. J. Robert Boyette City of Marion P.O. Drawer 700 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1-LV-0047 Permit No. NCO031879 Corpening Creek WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Boyette: A review of Corpening Creek WWTP's monitoring report for July 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 07/13/2010 5 mg/I 4.7 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 07/14/2010 5 mg/l 3.5 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 07/19/2010 5 mg/I 3.6 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 07/20/2010 5 mg/I 4.7 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 07/21/2010 5 mg/I 3.8 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 07/26/2010 5 mg/I 4.2 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 07/27/2010 5 mg/I 4.2 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 07/28/2010 5 mg/I 5.7 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached DO, Oxygen,Dissolved 07/30/2010 5 mg/I 4.4 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked"Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. Please respond in writing to this office within 10 days of receipt of this letter concerning the circumstances surrounding the low DO results. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Larry Carver/ORC S:\�,WP\McDowell\Wastewater\MunicipaReorpening Creek WWTP 31879\N0V-201'1-l_V-0047.doc NoiihCarolina Nahmally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwateraualitV.or-q FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 I \__- /,�_ �/� /; Amlklx NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen R Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 7, 2011 Mr. Gary Jensen The Switzerland Inn P.O. Box 399 Little Switzerland, North Carolina 28749 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0046 Permit No. NCO030996 The Switzerland Inn WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Jensen: A review of The Switzerland Inn's WWTP monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 08/05/10 400#/100ml 600#/100ml Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded A BOD of>42 on 8/10/2010 does not show compliance with permit requirements'. Use of"-greater than"values. Such values are only expected(and then only infrequently) in the reporting of Fecal Coliform and BOD. If a "greater than"value is reported, the numeric portion of the value should be sufficiently high so as to make the facility aware of the extent of any problems with treatment efficiency. Upon receipt of"greater than"testing results, a facility should consult its laboratory to see if changes in testing procedure need to be made in order to get discreet values from the analysis. Please contact Gary Francies or Jason Smith of the Asheville NCDENR DWQ Laboratory Certification Branch at 828-296-4677 for proper laboratory reporting procedures for the parameter BOD. The DMR for the Switzerland Inn for August 2010 does not have the minimum required 10 days between the 2X/ month sampling of Fecal coliform and Ammonia. Part ll.Section A.Definitions of your NPDES permit states 2/Month: Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. Please begin using the required protocol on future DMRs. Remedial actions should be taken to correct these problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files KACE Environmental/ORC S:1SWP\McDowelllWastewaterlltAinorslSwitzerland Inn 309961NOV-201I-LV-0046.doc NAhCarolina Ivaturallff North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 ho e(828)299 7043 1 500 Customer 67vii8ce Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.or4 FAX � _ '�_J ��.:. ,. __ __ __ _ _ ....... 4 KUM North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 7, 2011 Mr. Thomas P. Branch 930 Lullwater Road Atlanta, GA 30307 Subject: Request for More Information 401 Water Quality Certification Thomas Branch Property DWQ Project# 10-1025 Jackson County Response deadline: March 9, 2011 Dear Mr. Branch: \-he Division of Water Quality (DWQ)has performed a preliminary review of a 401 Water Quality Certification application submitted for the above referenced property. Additional information will be required in order to complete the review process. Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your project. Additional Information Requested: 1. As required in Duke Energy's guidelines for stabilization, you must evaluate the use of bioengineered (sloping, matting,vegetating)techniques. From the photos, it appears that the bank erosion is 3 feet or less in most portions of the property that you wish to stabilize. The DWQ will not approve rip-rap or hard structures until the bioengineered option is evaluated. It is the DWQ's understanding that Duke Energy discourages (if not prohibits)the use of hardened rock wall structures in cove areas of the lake. 2. In addition to the bioengineered option, you must provide an evaluation of rip-rap only(instead of the rip-rap and rock wall). Again, hardened/dry stack rock wall structures are discouraged, if not prohibited, in cove areas. 3. If the erosion around your dock area is significant (but other areas less so) it should be possible for you to reduce the length of erosion control measures (reduce the total length of impact from the stated 196 feet). You should evaluate this option as well. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 one 1 Internet:www,ncwaterquality.org N0l'l�1Cal0I111a ;Vatura!!y An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Mr.Branch February 7,2011 Page 2 of 2 Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below by March 9, 2011. Four copies of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Mr. Ian McMillan 401 Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: Susan A. Wilson Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US HWY 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 If we do not hear from you by the deadline, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project withdrawn. This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Ms. Wilson at 828-296-4500, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: Tyler Crumbley-US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office David McHenry-North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Lisa Leatherman—Duke Energy, Lake Services Ian McMillan- 401 Permitting Unit Jackson County Planning ARO File copy S;\SWP\Jackson\401s\Non-DOT\Branch Prop\Addlnfo.Branch Prop Glenville.2 2011.doc A`o';A'r NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 7, 2011 Mr. Lee T. Huffman Huffman Finishing Inc. P.O. Box 170 Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630-0170 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0034 Permit No. NCO025135 Huffman Finishing WWTP Caldwell County Dear Mr. Huffman: A review of Huffman Finishing's WWTP monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Flow 08/01/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files pa S:1SWP\Caldwell\Wastewater\lndustrial\Huffman Finisi)ing 25135\NO\/-2011-MV-0034.doc, Norttullal.# lV�rturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.nowaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 WNW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 8, 2011 Mr. Lee Leibfarth Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 Highway 19 W Bryson City, North Carolina 28713 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0037 Permit No. NCO067193 Nantahala Outdoor Center WWTP Swain County Dear Mr. Leibfarth: A review of Nantahala Outdoor Center's WWTP monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Total Residual Chlorine Week ending 09/04/2010 Twice Weekly Failure to Monitor Temperature Week ending 09/04/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked Non-Compliant with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameters were left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Additionally it has been noted that Total Residual Chlorine is being reported as"<0". Please contact Gary Francies or Jason Smith of the Asheville NCDENR DWQ Laboratory Certification Branch at 828-296-4677 for proper reporting procedures for the parameter Total Residual Chlorine. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, C Lam.L Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Lance Ingram/ORC Gary Francies, Jason Smith/ Lab Certification Branch �atmngura!!r S:,I SWP\tSwain':V'k,'astewater\Mir;r,),,-,\Jant<a?7ala Outdoor Center 57'1931NOV-2011..MV f�037.d c, Nortly North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 NCDGN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 8, 2011 Mr. Al Gurowski, Executive Manager Pine Mountain Property Owners Association 2885 Pine Mountain Drive Connelly Springs, North Carolina 28612 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0048 Permit No. NCO036935 Pine Mountain Lakes WWTP Burke County Dear Mr. Gurowski: A review of Pine Mountain Lakes WWTP's monitoring report for October 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 10/14/2010 400#/100ml 600#/100ml Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, _ � Gc; Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ ORC S:tSWPlEturkelWastewater\minf.)rs'fPirie Mountain lakes 36935 NOV-2011-1.V-0048.doc NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 �_ ,- ��i ,.__ �, ___ __ _ _ ..._.._... 4",-,..... RU®GNR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 8, 2011 Mr. R. Belvin Hall, Assistant Director, Maintenance Buncombe County Schools 175 Bingham Road Asheville, North Carolina 28806 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1-LV-0049 Permit No. NCO073814 North Buncombe Elementary School WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mr. Hall: A review of North Buncombe Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for October 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Nitrogen, Ammonia Total 10/31/2010 7.4 mg/I 7.73 mg/I Monthly (as N) - Concentration Average Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files RPB Systems/ ORC `•.St`�t t.Eiur,c.c:,r 5bell/L steUr rt rlMir,�rs',I c;sl Bun—c Fle n S;I-h 73814\NP OV-2011-L;/0049.doc NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 �; � ; �l; N4®GNP* North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen K Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 8, 2011 Mr. Lee Leibfarth Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 Highway 19 W Bryson City, North Carolina 28713 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0050 Permit No. NCO057193 Nantahala Outdoor Center WWTP Swain County Dear Mr. Leibfarth: A review of Nantahala Outdoor Center's WWTP monitoring report for October 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 10/19/2010 400#/100ml 1,660#/100ml Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, NOV Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Lance Ingram/ORC S:1swp�swain!Wastewater\Minors"Nantahala Outdoor Center 57193\NOV--201'1-LV-0050,doc N�,i Carolina lly North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 FAX e( 8)296-4500 828)299-7043 1 Customer 6748e Internet: www.ncwaterguality.orp .tier, Wanda From: Frazier, Wanda Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 2:24 PM To: 'jjemi@bellsouth.net' Subject: permit renewals & ARO staff county assignments Attachments: 29882 a cover page 2010.doc; 75388 a cover page 2010.doc; 25933 a cover page 2009.doc; 34924 a cover page 2009.doc; 85952 a cover page 2010.doc; 33227 a cover page 2010 .doc; 39187 a cover page 2010.doc; 62634 a cover page 2009.doc; 88803 a cover page 2010.doc; 2010-11 County & Work Assignments.doc; NCO029882 Briarwood final 2010.doc; NCO085952 Candler Travel Ctr final 2010.doc Terry, Per your requester There are only two permits(see attached)that I am sending electronically. They were the only two available electronically. I attached all of the facility cover pages,which can be used for preparing the annual reports (SPAR—System Performance Annual Report—due March 1s) I'll pull the files,make copies and send to you via US mail. Also attached is the ARO staff member county assignments. Let me know if I can help you,anytime! Thanks, Wanda Buncombe Briarwood MHP NCO029882—new permit attached— Canterbury Hills NCO075388 Days Inn West NCO025933 :° `5 5 a e '6 Flesher's Fairview NCO034924 1 Travel Centers of America NC0085952—new permit atta.cbed- Tyco Electronics NC0033227 m- j� ! °`e Valleyview Shopping Center NC0039187 ' Wedgefield NC0062634 - c,) 1`S 5 c, Yancey Silver Bullet NC0088803 ' 6 Wanda Frazier Email: Wanda.Frazier@ncdenr.gov North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US 70 Highway Swannanoa, NC 28778 Switchboard: 828-296-4500 x 4662 Direct line: 828-296-4662 Fax: 828-299-7043 Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties. 2 A,"TA"r 11 6ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 8, 2011 Mr. Garvin Trinks McDowell County Schools 2107 Sugar Hill Road Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LM-0006 Permit No. NCO067148 Nebo Elementary School WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Trinks: A review of Nebo Elementary School WWTP's monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Flow, in conduit or thru 09/30/2010 0.008 mgd 0.015 mgd Monthly Average treatment plant Exceeded Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Temperature Week ending 09/04/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter for Temperature was left off inadvertently,please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. The back/ Compliance Status page is required by your NPDES permit to be signed by the permittee. Please send the signed back page of the DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter toRaleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, /4 Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ORC S.;SWP\McDowelllWastewatertMinorstNebo School 671481NOV-2011-1.M-00U(�.Gcc IWrthCarolina �atura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090,U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwatercivality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 19 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary MEMORANDUM February 9,2011 To: Eric Fleek Through: Roger C. Edward From: Linda Wiggs SUBJECT: ARO Request for Benthic Sampling Related to Landfills ARO Request for Benthic Sampling Related to Landfills The Asheville Regional Office is requesting benthic sampling in the vicinity of landfills draining small watersheds. The benthic evaluation will assist in determining impacts from landfills that have headwater streams located at or adjacent to their disposal cells. Two landfills have been chosen, the Transylvania County landfill and the Caldwell County landfill. Both landfills are contained within watersheds of approximately 0.8 square miles. Transylvania County The Transylvania County landfill is located at/on the headwaters of the Woodruff Branch watershed. Woodruff Branch is classified C,Trout and flows into the West Fork of the French Broad River. Please see the Rosman Topographic map below indicating the Woodruff Branch watershed. Woodruff Branch needs to be sampled near the mouth of the watershed. ARO is not requesting benthic sampling of the West Fork of the French Broad River in association with the Woodruff Branch sampling at this time. ARO is only requesting benthic sampling of Woodruff Branch near the mouth of the branch. The Woodruff branch watershed is extremely steep and is not easily accessible. Therefore it is recommended Woodruff Branch be accessed via private property either from across or adjacent to the West Fork French Broad. ARO is willing to contact the landowner to secure access, but will need to be notified in a timely manner of sampling date to gain permission. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE one N Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 rthCarohna Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naatur,44 An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer KL Mason Creek (Reference Reach Rosman Topo f t �f` f"' C ��. l a } Y J } � �f i r ,` � x 4 �"\�{ y y F� r v'• ^« :.. � , 4 f jl 9 T t i)f ft.� � r�r t��� � �"! y },J � a. � �t, '�� `�1�r� �✓i',� � �Y �' t1v ' 'y.,�: � A, t J ft 33 1 i" C r ! 7 $ rrJ1 /a 1` ICv s`Jb r� 1 {'' 1l d /J�` ♦ �74 � ar A c r t `� '"'�• Sj w � �lt t1 �✓. + r (; 3i •+"s � Fa a y l r r � 1 a r rir`"� � .3, ��f�� e � t �L s �`�� f ti "ova' � i`. i.(",� x R `, �'"4���'9✓'. � v`' ��4 S �,.� y ���`i �0��V '. �i��X r r v�}(v.:, 7 f `' `.:c'" -v f w"'.� r ,�.y I ��ve�*."i 4� y�'b�4 fx t �v�y v`�/ �;,�, y, � q\ �.✓ f �{ � ��1 � C 1t }� i 4;ram"�`�'o x �� ��. " �y �`�tl S � f' '�� �4 �':✓�, � '^,. rX.t A ✓J 5 t � t � i' v �$l� �a �b^•'"� .,. vy r x� r p a sr"�qU l": x t 4 i �, � :, � � .Y a 1 d ,� ✓ �1 � 1`` �`gi1 ✓� z' i+� �; r L'w i''k„ti y `t f ± �S/{I ", C f'"� s,{ .fie*_`,, r is St 1Y ✓f...,.' n.l �, x f l c t 1�... } a tiff f i y��d�rp ! t�"} fP� ; j_� $i f'-. �4} �� t c�.v v v �Y, 1 `L•y, k ,, s � ?�., a 1 f d t r{ r :�I A Y v � v J t iy al` e "� '\t9 ✓7' iS.,� q ? ��'��`��r+�B y �'{4�.�v �t t_�3^'"r�t:3Y r`.3'�4�00.��� .. �r. �'' i �� i_�'� n� ,`..,t i } �.- q f ' i s �- yitJ' rt `r y sr Caldwell County The Caldwell County landfill is located at/on the headwaters of an Unnamed Tributary to Abingdon Creek. Abingdon Creek and this Unnamed Tributary are classified C and flow into Lower Creek, Abingdon Creek has previously been sample for benthos at its junction with Hwy 18. The Hwy 18 sampling location is too far away to effectively evaluate the landfill impacts, therefore ARO requests benthic sampling at the locations depicted on the Lenoir Topographic map below. A sample location on Abingdon Creek upstream of the Unnamed Tributary draining the landfill and a downstream_ sample on Abingdon Creek is requested to evaluate impacts from the landfill. February 9, 2011 MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Fleek, Supervisor Biological Assessment Unit FROM: Roger C. Edwards, Regional., isor Surface Water Protection Subject: Additional Benthic Sampling Request North Fork of French Broad —Tucker Creek Transylvania County In July of 2010, your staff performed some benthic sampling along the North Fork of the French Broad River in Transylvania County as part of an ORW/HQW study. One set of samples which were collected downstream of Bragg Trout Farm (map attached) resulted in Fair benthic macro invertebrate data. A follow-up inspection of the farm by staff of this Office indicated compliance with the farm's general permit and a visual inspection of Tucker Creek revealed no noticeable issues. This study was done during extremely low flow conditions and we have no data for normal stream flows. It is Likely if studies are done below any wastewater discharge during "almost drought" conditions, that the bug population would be affected. Due to this, and before this Office recommends the issuance of an individual NPDES permit for the farm, we are requesting that your staff schedule additional bug sampling at the site during normal flows i.e.; during the months of April-May and again during October-November, winter flows would also be appreciated. It is also suggested that the sites on the 303d listed West Fork of the French Broad (map attached) be re-sampled. A site above the camp also needs to be included in this sampling since ambient toxicity results were "Fail" above the trout farm, but below the camp. This sampling should be done during a time when the camp is in use. This Office is going to conduct additional sampling of various trout farm effluent throughout the region within the next year. Your cooperation in this request is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need further information, please advise. �'v �`'*.,".�� � i.'P j �{i� k,h ',wh'�"�m„p��.., � �ih" �k mob, ww�'`-�-t• �� 3)" _ " I 17, � r a ,r 4 �e , x r ti am - a�;F . ^'- 6 = a f 'r xis f t x j t) �. 3' � � is� � ;.^' f t Y�' .,.' • {y* - �.'^'p P$ �y � "x, at e gq gym, �. �,_ �,+ i x� t r � �i e �1� ♦ �Z .� X7 d .,4� Y b.- ¢ r�' lY.�^`.r� • • p r' �;� err ` � x ",� .," � 3 � '� r,✓j � �,` r„� 7 � r -' �: .,- '� ,,,> r � 't �.:r t ,--'`,✓' 1"� �: 5 J} T,'r ,y �+�,mr y far�r y�t'' �.-.�,-tea€ 1 ct t rr t {{ t(y r a I i t \ s \ ", W r v t j ". ' 'r711 IV, Orr., r �y�'#' -rig �.,*+..,.,;.,,"" ... ....�"'�-». � :°° fit• ".r� �. �f g ,ram' m- r w .+. ! i t -' � Q `q� �. �'� �. i�--�.,,, k� �,..� .• �(,+1� r fir -41 X 3 v * 17 � ,h s } r � .� r�1 t s r a z' i �• ,�� ��' .-gip!� �r`_ � »r' .,_ h .r �', "s, 71 —i- X.l ' I. a+l i l 1 A°". T l4 '' t Q I `' 'u !r t""", ✓ & «, v {T r , 4J` if d"' '�a { �,. W �.Pj d� r�a,.�"' S t §S��, � '.P t``i i ..,,,.✓''� , t�. i, � 7 7 I 1«,,t a'"� ryS list �„" sy ,.,,r IN { ..,,ae.•-.Y.:,..f ,.m'"� r a �. , .�g�� � "4 �'F� yn^ + ; i ' k' j rttt q ✓✓✓ r � ) d°rtdy t kq" + vi x�hF {P +�,., ^ r^ �t r•-' ��y ,k,� �' ,1 r+.-3 h~- s t 4 # >u; ^. i ♦t �' :` ,,,_. t t `.�„�''" r-� � t �i �t.4 t `� �. " ✓t 7 {x � + ... Y^.+^ ;;.'7 i.,,";.ka Yi a r r' i �,..�ti .Xlw. ,r'„�+''�J� `k.{ R Y �, 1� k,r.... �. 3F. `��,�`T{ �L."�,1�1` ��1�r''` � �- ✓' ''.r' `!Tx •«.-.,.i` .,--"^°"-, �"+y x. t( { €,. v„,4. <.4r: .:�,,,• ..q a f �r r Jr"` ,r� � �. t �,L � �+t'�f' .""r a d, �>_ ��!'"+S ' /S + t' f I .% d t t,Oki r- '' r ' a ;• P r r`f Y 1 . W Y : x' !k' i 1 i� `st '•i.v'('i 1 b+r T, I i Tl j'{ # *,.,� t{ f y"' E,4g :.,,y� + r�f�r %t va 3 a y ' ya'bk �'} f l r`+' i :`- w>� '*. �4 f r 4 1 � k' i*�" r p t" "`^'•<J"�.. 9 4 i-} T4 a � � r� 1 r, t x i ;'•. t� Y? �+�'S. h 1 "ice` �d t i 5 ��v .r J � y.�' 4„ 't F �3 rf +� "'- .- *..�""' Inv ".� r t ,[. r f � S •v .� ..,_ x 3 �. w. 11, + a �:". #� y� �. t # +"* " �� .1 y'Ir €1`3'< ''x 'x.. '�.,. , i t, P 4a ' s'3 " ,._"ni rd �r .F 4 ��� k °' ' � }✓ r�` a,_- w i � , , �`�$�� ��.� ''� 'w.. ..+ ��Y�' i� ��' � � �}` ti,t��•ryt" ��'I`,�� �'� � �°�" 1 'Its ' "��r a`� Lv` �t S E ��n �< �eS � t ?� � � I !`� ,-,•+'' r++� � + l t.Y>p,/s �� o .,.� 3` r 3 L q i t' r�( 1 -.-,.�«"°5 i o- 3 4> Vic.�, ,,e �a^4, ti`s"�- ,,� �' ,> +'tl -' P ti ...,�^- i ,✓' � r. �a. r 4� "" . '* .,.f-.,,��`^-° �{ f��i Vg,"s"".-y�A..,,x,.- t � �.. >F r t .�`"t''r';•'�f+1 � �r.� � y :t`et ��'�iy r �d r -�r, x`'+E + rt>.. i �..,.�✓ R d� 4� 1 rf �� � b '�4,�,�' ,r^✓,� .,A f'..->',�'� .- k' #'`+d'� >/ � } '�3 t"5'' +r ( j % �� .�'�.� ,,,f"' �,,1�two ,�,�� i�"q� ��. .✓ / �. `'' .r�� ��!` � k�`� r i `lL � "'� •,'' �'"��s �4 ... a � °*`s � _�" � {' ""� T a''4+'d P`.r � '• ->.. �'„ 1 �, � '4; a 7 f' �, � e a,;x� �, s. ,�> >� �." {5 v " X { F r z n r i { # _`I r k�3 P ?'�. � h� r' ,� r t i# `yet �r„� .✓ .'" ��I��th � l �... - f�j��-.`�' �� p.� "'',>,�/° � ,�, "� �.,...} J r ,µ �" 777((( r � ✓+ r J' +A_ $k a.�e `+,. mow.- ...r ,,, .-'"'=`^�. "5 ;: Y'( �,✓�� {� r""+ r: �.^ Y` � ✓ � h y„ ♦�v' f t� ��s �~, ,{ X� r'.• ," `'' .P""... J„ � 1 �� ��.� # JS-�,,.-�'".. ��� k'°"` s't �„ i.:��'" a ,:.�' r' �•"s r1"'"'".�'t. .n!�,. _ % ,, � 1 d s✓ r ` L,. ... " �$.. ED s' 4'""".✓ l'� i7 0.� 00 _ i ,y�Yu..x' a 3 f•" �i t � r y� .(j-. '�`k •�- � '� i �� t 'J� � '' it_..,,. r ram.- ..��.e� >�` #..�.- t��..1,✓' �.r' ,,P#}`S_ `�s ..� r^� 'P X"L7 f a ;yk` '�" t r ,.. "+ a.a' ,,.>r`r r �5, } }}t.°i v IRS ,I "o,e • `"��% � �^ .. �' �,r" r`,,,:°,.^' l � w-*'P r fr� � � `k�'�y>, r ....,.�'4 � r ,.., r y v � k". �y 0 v NE a, ;�`t ,,., ° a».*f- �' .# >"�'�r•°�., ... x.,;^a r k ' r ,T � _, i" ���,. 1��� _ _---- AXX NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 10, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7515 2380 Mr. Aaron Hamlin Wedgefield Acres Mobile Home Park 558 Pond Road Asheville,North Carolina 28806 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 Permit NCO062634 Wedgefield Acres Mobile Home Park Wedgefield Acres MHP WWTP Case No. MV-2011-0009 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Hamlin: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$417.00 ($350.00 civil penalty + $67.00 enforcement costs) against Wedgefield Acres Mobile Home Park. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Wedgefield Acres Mobile Home Park for the month of July 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0062634. The violations which occurred in July 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Wedgefield Acres Mobile Home Park violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO062634 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Wedgefield Acres Mobile Home Park: - None hCarolina aturallr� SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.newaterauality.org $350.00 14 of the 14 violations of G.S. 143-215 and NPDES Permit No. NC0062634, for failure to properly monitor Continuous Flow in violation of the Permit Monitoring requirements. $350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $417.00 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- 282.1(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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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. Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 ,firing, 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 Quality 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 14313-282.1(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 (30) 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 seven(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: (919)431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, �- � Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/attachments James & James Environmental/ ORC w/attachments n�..4�,ast<tt_rtC1,A1tn \Y,:-ii,�i�liriCi A.rk-.;`eS]-11 >>ti3�`.A[�✓='fl1!-�1t,p=).�at1�' JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: MV-2011-0009 County: Buncombe Assessed Party: Wedgefeld Acres/Aaron Hamlin Permit No. : NC0062634 Amount Assessed: $417.00 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 applies. 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. 14313-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMEN't. AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS WEDGEFIELD ACRES/ AARON HAMLIN } PERMIT NO. NCO062634 ) FILE NO. MV-2011-0009 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $417.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 10, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE w C C c C C C C C C C c c c c c C a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro ro m ro 0 0 0 0 0 o o o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z O c�i c�i chi $ u u cTi c'i u cT cTi d ►' c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c j 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 7 7. > O d T N d W cr T w N N w T T N -C LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL N Q Z O_ w l- w LLI >g OJ 0 0 W Qw J� �J Uj J Q U d E O V C 3 m LL w — O:D — a v a 0 a _0 -o v -a a -a 'a -a v Z F„Q of m rn rn rn rn m m 01 m 0) rn 0) 01 01 of E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Y 0 7� U CL N � E 0 O o _ _V N N N N N N N N N N N N N Z 7 7 7 7 7 :3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 W O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Z � N D T 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7. W O > O Tt w ev c c c c c c c c c c c c c c 0 ro 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ' U 0 � w S L) � u u 0 0 v � � v L W V CD Z o 0 Q 0 0 _ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 w� � o Q Q O O O O O O O N N M a W O o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 > 'a U IL a x N v C1 Q � C W 0 0 c 40-- w U U O O O O O O O O O O O O O O d p. m LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL U- LL r O C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C J C ro v a� ro ro d a� ro ro ro m a� a� ro a� d 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 QO W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W LL 3 J 4. LL o 0 0 0 0 o a o 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 FG. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 N O CD 41 Z N —Q, 0 0 Ix0 o 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c0 mt- .- .- .-- •- r '- O O o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OO j=a- N N N N N N N N N N N N N V > Ou r r 1- r t` h r- r h h r h r h h h Z 0 L O S O O O O O O O O O O O CD` 4a J o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a o a o0 Q o Sri Sri ui vi ui ui ui Lo vS Sri ui ui - Lri 0. EA N N N N N N N N N N N N N O Z N ae> u3 e» v> » e> �r e> v� » st » ea » Avr W NC®G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 10, 2011 Mr. Richard Canipe Town of Spruce Pine P.O. Box 189 Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0053 Permit No. NCO021423 Spruce Pine WWTP Mitchell County Dear Mr. Canipe: A review of Spruce Pine WWTP's monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value . Reported Value Limit Type Cadmium, Total (as Cd) 08/04/2010 2 ug/I 2.2 ug/I Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Darrell Graham/ ORC P :ASWPtMitchelil'v'LrastowateslMElrliclrZ�!",21423 spruce Pine,VvW \NGV-2011 LV-C?053.dcc NoR natturaimallyly North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 �CDENA "�i * North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 10, 2011 Lee Smith, Utilities Director City of Hendersonville 305 Williams Street, Suite 119 Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 Subject: Permit No. WQ0035227 City of Hendersonville Warm Company Sewer Extension Wastewater Collection System Extension Henderson County Dear Mr. Smith: In accordance with your application received February 4, 2011, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0035227, dated February 10, 2011, to the City of Hendersonville for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is incorporated therein by reference. Please send Keith Haynes or Don Price a copy of the "notice to proceed" issued to your contractor for this collection system extension. Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system-wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143- 215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. Asheville Regional Office Internet www.ncwaterquality.org 2090 US Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone (828)296-4500. Fax (828)299-7043 DENR Customer Service Center Telephone 1 800 623-7748 An Equal Opportunity Action Employer 50%recycled/10%o post-consumer paper City of Hendersonville February 10, 2011 Page In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the City of Hendersonville for the construction and operation of approximately 1,471 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; to serve a business with 16 employees at 25 gallons per day/employee, as part of the Warm Company Sewer Extension project, and the discharge of 400 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Hendersonville's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received February 4, 2011 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit; AND, The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Hendersonville's Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0025534) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written.petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Don Price at (828) 296- 4500. ��y) Sincerely, for oleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Henderson County Building Inspector ARO, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0025534) William R. Buie, P.E./William G. Lapsley &Associates, P.A. Surface Water Protection Section Central Files PERCS Files S:\SWP\Henderson\Collection Systems\Hendersonville CS\WQ0035227 Hendersonville Warm Company Sewer Extension 02 08 2011 doc NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned`herein. 2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system-wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T .0403: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week. e. High-priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time. f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C. 1 PERMIT NO.WQ0035227 City of Hendersonville Warm Company Sewer Extension Proiect Henderson County February 90 4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non-Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. 7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. 8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T.; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143- 215.6A through §143-215.6C. 9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. 10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 213 .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: 2 rRMIT NO WQ0035227 City of Hendersonville Warm Company Sewer Extension Project Henderson County February 10, 2011 a. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of adequate wastewater transport, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, line blockage or breakage, etc.; or b. Any failure of a pumping station or sewer line resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility. Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible but this shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number (800) 858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form), within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2), Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. Permit issued this the 101h day of February, 2011 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION L for ole n H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission -Permit Number WQ0035227 3 PERMIT NO.WQ0035227 City of Hendersonville Warm Company Sewer Extension Project Henderson County February 10-, ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION — POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: permission is hereby granted to the City of Hendersonville for the construction and operation of approximately 1,471 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer; to serve a business with 16 employees at 25 gallons per day/employee, as part of the Warm Company Sewer Extension project, and the discharge of 400 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Hendersonville's existing sewerage system Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following: • One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection system extension • supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected)for any pump stations permitted as part of this project • Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit regulations or minimum design criteria. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial . ❑ Final 1, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (❑ periodically, ❑ weekly, ❑ full time) the construction of the above referenced project for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: :.................................................................................................. SEND THIS FORM &SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS ROGER C. EDWARDS SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 2090 US HIGHWAY 70 SWANNANOA, NC 28778 ................................................................................................: The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received.Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. &TVA irCDEHR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 10, 2011 Sandra Carlton IPM Corporation 2602 Hendersonville Road Arden,North Carolina 28704 Subject: Return of Application 401 Water Quality Certification UT to Cane Creek Restoration(Townes at Connor Creek Homeowners Association, Inc) DWQ Project# 10-0950 Henderson County Dear Ms. Carlton: The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)has reviewed the recent submission of additional information, dated January 7, 2011, for the subject project. Specifically Kevin Barnett, along with Susan A. Wilson, provided the technical review of the submitted information. The requisite information required to complete the review process was not included. Therefore, the project application is considered incomplete and is being returned. Please note: No impacts associated with the subiect project are approved at this time. To pursue the project further, a new Pre-Construction Notification and applicable fee will be required, as well as the additional information presented below. Additional Information Required: 1. Offsite Stormwater Impacts Your submitted additional information states that you "do not believe stormwater inputs represent an unusual threat" to this project. The property owned by Universal Properties Hendersonville, LLC located at 86 Old Airport Road, listed as 5.1 acres, is approx. 85% impervious and discharges directly to the unnamed tributary to Cane Creek upstream of the proposed restoration. It is likely that high velocity storm flows will be handled through the proposed restoration reach. As the current instability is also affected by these storm flows, it would be short-sighted to ignore this contribution. The DWQ will need to have included in any future application that the increased volume and velocity be reflected in the design calculations for the proposed channel. 2. Wetland Issues Ms.Carlton February 10,2011 Page 2 of 3 Your submitted information indicates that the wetland characteristics will be lost as parts of thc, stream restoration effort. Any future application will have to include a thoughtful and thorough discussion as to why the riparian wetland characteristics cannot be maintained in conjunction �- with this project as these wetlands provide a vital stormwater filtering function as related to the discharges from impervious surfaces within the Townes at Connor Creek. Also, you have provided that monitoring will not be necessary for this project. The DWQ would like to clarify that, if the wetlands are to be impacted, and those wetland functions lost, wetland monitoring will not be necessary, but stream stability monitoring and reporting will be required (as specified in Item 4). 3. Constructed Riffles The submitted additional information provides that rip-rap shall be used in conjunction with other materials in the constructed riffles. No particle size distribution information was provided for either the reference reach nor the proposed constructed riffle mixture in order to justify the use of material sized in excess of the calculated critical shear stress requirement. Additionally, it has been observed in recent projects where rip-rap was used in constructed riffles, through an abandoned pond bottom, that the rip-rap becomes entrained,and that the excess stream velocities begin eroding the banks around the constructed riffle,resulting in a failure in stream stability. Ale Any future applications for this project must include a particle distribution for the reference reach along with an accompanying mix design for riffle rock materials such that the particle distribution is mimicked. 4. Stream Stability Monitoring As part of any proposal to restore or stabilize an existing stream feature, a monitoring plan should be included such that the project success is documented and any instability needs are addressed in a timely manner. At a minimum, you should include: • Monitoring for stability and riparian success, annually, for a period of no less than five (5) years from completion. • At the end of construction,an as-built survey should be compiled including photographic documentation of structures and features, and submitted within 30 calendar days. • Annually, for five (5) years after the submission of the as-built survey,monitoring of both stream stability and riparian buffer plant density, shall be collected, and compared to the as-built drawings, along with photographic documentation of the same structures and features previously submitted. • This annual survey should be submitted within 30 days of the annual event and include a narrative discussing the site progression as well as addressing any needed repairs. • All submissions should be submitted as a single copy to both the 401 Water Quality Permitting Unit in Raleigh and the Asheville Regional Office at their respective addresses. 5. Applicant and Contact Information The signature delegation appears to be from the President of the Townes at Connor Creek HOA. The applicant on the PCN is the owner of the property, listed as Townes at Connor Creek Homeowners Association, Inc. with IPM Corp. of Brevard, Inc. listed as the Registered Agent. The signature delegation should be from the owner of the property and/or its listed Registered Agent. DWQ also requests a contact address and e-mail address of the President of the Townes at Connor Creek HOA(as the cost of this project is likely transferred to the homeowners and they should be appropriately informed of any issues). Prior to submission of any application for streamwork on this property, the DWQ requests that a member of the HOA contact this office to discuss the project and the potential long term issues. Upon receipt of a complete application along with the applicable fee, the DWQ will promptly review the package and respond accordingly. Please call Susan Wilson at(828) 296-4665 or Kevin Barnett at(828) 296- 4657, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Rogeer C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: Andrew Bick, P.E. —Confluence Engineering, PC 16 Broad Street, Asheville,NC 28801 Tyler Crumbley-US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office David McHenry-North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Ian McMillan-401 Permitting Unit ARO pile copy S.\SWP\Henderson\401s\Non-DO'AUT Cane Crk Stream Restor-Townes at Connor Crk\Retum.UTtoCaneCreek.2-2011.doe 1t k� - � �CDE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 10, 2011 Mr. Lee Smith, Utilities Director City of Hendersonville P.O. Box 1670 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793-1670 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1-MV-0038 Permit No. NCO025534 Hendersonville WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Smith: A review of Hendersonville WWTP's monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Dissolved Oxygen Week ending 08/21/2010 ' 5 X/Week Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Vincent Edwards/ ORC rle NorthCarolina siVd��1his�rnci�.�sc>n.u ',� [���� tcr; t���E its � rEr:i�r�,rar�vc�Ut�!Tr �6'.3 Natullail'y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 ho et828;299-7043 1 877-62 Customer Service Internet: www ncwaterguality.org FAX -- _ _. _ ..---- -L--.1 --'-- �. �- . �'', i�/' l` r� RCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 10, 2011 Doug Sharp Buncombe County Planning 46 Valley Street Asheville,NC 28801 Subject: Stream Identification Request Dear Doug: This letter provides the findings of a site visit at the Slavic Revival Fellowship conducted on February 4, 2011 to provide a stream determination of the feature found in the eastern portion of the property. The results were as follows: Features Score Comments Geomorphology 2 Hydrology 0 Biology 2 Total 4 Determination: Ephemeral Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance: 828-296-4664 or chuck.cranford(a�ncdenr. ov. Sincerely, -17 tell Chuck Cranford Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarollna Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748atur�ll� Intemet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer `��i _.. A74J�A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 10, 2011 Ric Ledford Stormwater Services Division P. O. Box 7148 Asheville,NC 28802 Subject: Stream Identification Request Dear Ric: This letter provides the findings of a site visit to the Ballantree Subdivision conducted on February 4, 2011 to provide a stream determination of the feature flowing through the neighborhood park. The results were as follows: Features Score Comments Geomorphology 12 Hydrology. 4 Other perennial indicators were noted: Biology 8 Pleuroceridae and Plecoptera Total 24 Determination: Perennial Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance: 828-296-4664 or chuck.cranford dncdenr.gov. Sincerely, ChucUranford Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOrthCarolina Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 a'fa f"y��/�� Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org �/ V `Yi` ` An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 11, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED - 7009 1680 0000 7515 2397 Mr. Thomas Morgan Mountain Energy Corporation P.O. Box 128 Hazelwood,NC 28738 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT NOV-2011-OC-0001 Sylva Shell Station/Morgan Oil Company G.S. 143-215.83 and G.S. 143-215.84 Jackson County Response Deadline: March 1, 2011 Dear Mr. Morgan: On January 19, 2011 Susan Wilson, from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) and Caroline Davenport, of the Division of Waste Management (DWM) -UST Section, conducted a site inspection at the Shell Station located in Sylva, North Carolina off Highway 107 in Jackson County. The site inspection was conducted in response to a fuel spill reported by Todd Dillard, Jackson County Emergency Management Coordinator. An inspection of Cope Creek, a Class C - Trout stream in the Little Tennessee River Basin, revealed that an unknown quantity of fuel had reached surface waters. This was confirmed by Mr. Dillard, as well as yourself and Mr. Richard Pack (Mountain Energy). Another fuel spill incident was reported to the DWM—UST Section on January 26, 2011 by Mr. Dillard(with fuel reaching surface waters). As a result of the site inspection and a file review, the following violations are noted: N.C.Division of water Quality Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 One Npgt}]C'ar011llc� Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org vVigh/rallb" An,Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer ;J Mr.Morgan Page 2 of 3 February 11,2011 i VIOLATIONS I. Unlawful Discharges—G.S. 143-215.83 (a) Unlawful Discharges - It shall be unlawful except as otherwise provided in this part, for any person to discharge, or cause to be discharged, oil or other hazardous substances into or upon any waters, tidal flats, beaches, or lands within this State, or into any sewer, surface water drain or other waters that drain into the waters of this State, regardless of the fault of the person having control over the oil or other hazardous substances, or regardless of whether the discharge was the result of intentional or negligent conduct, accident, or other cause. II. G.S. 143-215.84 Removal of Prohibited Discharges (a) Person discharging -Any person-having control over oil or other hazardous substances discharged in violation of this article shall immediately undertake to collect and remove the discharge and to restore the area affected by the discharge as nearly as may be to the condition existing prior to the discharge. REQUIRED RESPONSE The DWQ requests that you respond in writing by March 1, 2011. Your response should be sent to the attention of Ms. Susan A. Wilson, DWQ, 2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 and should address the following items: I. Unlawful Discharges a. Please explain how and why both incidences occurred (the incident on January 18 and the incident on January 26, 2011). As part of this response, please provide an estimate of the amount of fuel lost. Also state when you discovered the fuel spills and what actions Morgan Oil Company undertook after discovery of the fuel spills. II. Removal of Prohibited Discharges a. Please state what remedial actions were taken after discovery of the fuel spills and how they will be prevented in the future. As part of this response, you should provide a diagram of the oil/water separator in relation to the site and where the oil/water separator discharges, as well as any maintenance records associated with the oil/water separator. Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is'considering sending a recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above-mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. ,organ .ge 3 of 3 February 11,2011 Failure to respond within the time specified and to voluntarily achieve compliance may result in the issuance of a proposed penalty assessment under authority of G.S.143-215.88A, which provides that a civil penalty of not more than$5,000.00 may be assessed against any person who intentionally or negligently discharges oil or other hazardous substances, or knowingly causes or permits the discharge of oil in violation of G.S. 143-215.75 et seq. If any action or failure to act is continuous, each day may be considered a separate violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Susan A. Wilson at(828)296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: WBS Compliance and Permitting Unit, Katie Merritt ARO File Copy Carolina Davenport, DWM-UST, ARO Jackson County Emergency Management, Todd Dillard S:\SWP\Jackson\Complaints\Morgan Oil-Shell Station Sylva\NOV-2011-OC-0001.Morgan Oil Sylva Shell.2 201 I.doc RUDIENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen.H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 11, 2011 Toby and Patricia Cole 522 Jenkins Road Asheville,NC 28804 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Toby Cole Stream Restoration DWQ Project# 10-1068 Rutherford County BRD02/Broad River/9-(40.5)/WS-IV Dear Mr. and Ms. Cole: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application - associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 1,440 feet of streams for the purpose of stream stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3689. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 27 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to)Erosion and Sediment Control and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved(Units) Plan Location or Reference Stream 1,440 (feet) Site Plan Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCaro]jna Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org vVidu rail An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Toby and Patricia Cole February 11,2011 Page 2 of 3 Additional Conditions 1. Project Monitoring This project shall be monitored for stability and riparian success, annually, for a period of no less than three (3)years from completion. At the end of construction, an as-built survey shall be compiled including photographic documentation of structures and features, and submitted within 30 calendar days. Annually, for three (3)years after the submission of the as-built survey, monitoring of both stream stability and riparian buffer plant density, shall be collected, and compared to the as-built drawings, along with photographic documentation of the same structures and features previously submitted. This annual survey shall be submitted within 30 days of the annual event and include a narrative discussing the site progression as well as addressing any needed repairs. All submissions shall be submitted as a single copy to both the WBSCP Unit in Raleigh (address below) and the Asheville Regional Office at the letterhead address. 401 Permitting WBSCP Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1650 2. Riparian Buffer Disturbance of riparian vegetation shall be kept to a minimum. Trees and shrubs should be cut and the stumps and roots left to resprout where disturbance for temporary access is necessary. Disturbed stream banks and the widest possible zone outward from the channel should be planted with native trees and shrubs (e.g., silky dogwood,rhododendron, dog hobble,red maple, silky willow,tag alder,black willow, sycamore). Cuttings should be randomly planted on four(4) foot centers from the waters edge to the top of the bank. Trees should be planted on upper stream banks on ten(10)to twelve (12) foot centers. Please note, if pasture along the stream is to be used for grazing, a fence should be constructed outside of the riparian zone to prevent livestock from entering the area. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts),you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. ale i This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Chuck Cranford in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4664. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHSIcbc Enc: GC3689 Certificate of Completion cc: Jake Stokes—USDA NRCS USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office Dave McHenry- WRC Ian McMillan-WBSCPU File Copy S:\SWP\Rutherford\401s\Non-DOT\Cole\APRVL.02.10.1l.doe A ; NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 11, 2011 Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection NCSR 1331 (Hanging Dog Road) DWQ Project 09-0256 TIP No. B-3430 Cherokee County Dear Mr. Setzer: On February 9,2011, I inspected the bridge construction work on NCSR 1331 (Hanging Dog Road) in Cherokee County. It appears that most of the bridge has been completed; however, no work was taking place at the time of inspection. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. Please refer to the attached copy of the inspection report for additional comments regarding the inspection. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: W. Trent Anderson Mark Davis,Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office (Setzer)NCSR 1331 B-3430 Inspection Letter February 2011 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOrthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org �► a ura l, An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer J�/ `tll 1`JU ...._.._... DWQ Site Visits for DOT Projects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R.Parker Date: February 9,2011 County: Cherokee Region: Asheville _ DOT Division: Division 14 71 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #:F--= NW Permit#.. 23 IP#: F7== Project Name: Replacement of Bridge TIP No. 3430 Location of Project: NCSR 1331 at intersection of NCSR 1338. Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no,estimated date of completion: E== Activities(DOT): Water Quality Concerns(DWQ): X❑ Bridge ❑ Steam Standards Violation ❑ Culvert X❑ Turbidity ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Bottomless Arch ❑ Oil/Petroleum ❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Spoil Pile ❑Failed E& S control measures ❑ Borrow Pit X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Stream Restoration X❑Fill ❑ On-site Stream Relocation ❑Buffer Impacts (see below) ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Other X❑Bank Stabilization ❑ Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Estimated Acres F ❑ Zone I Est AcresF_�= ❑ Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: F Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar-Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Zone 2: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact . ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt ❑Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation ❑Prohibited DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Hanging Dog Creek Basin/Subbasin: Hiwassee 040502 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated x❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B 0303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: ❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert X❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch ❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: X❑0— 1/101h acre ❑1/1 Vh to 1/3`d acre r- ❑UP to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: X❑< 150 linear feet ❑> 150 linear feet Additional comments: Reviewed project on February 9,2011. There was no work taking place at the time of inspection and no one was present at the site. Ensure that sediment and erosion control measures are working properly. Seed and/or mulch bare areas that have been graded. B-3430 NCSR 1331 (Hanging Dog Road)February 2011 LE 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 11, 2011 Mr. R. Belvin Hall, Assistant Director, Maintenance Buncombe County Schools 175 Bingham Road Asheville, North Carolina 28806 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1-LM-0007 Permit No. NCO066788 Fairview Elementary School WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mr. Hall: A review of Fairview Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Flow, in conduit or thru 09/30/10 0.011 mgd 0.012 mgd Monthly Average treatment plant Exceeded This is the second month in a row when the Flow has exceeded the permit limit of 0.011 mgd. Please send a written response to this office within 10 business days of receipt of this letter addressing the increase in flow at your facility. Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation pH Week ending 09/04/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor Temperature Week ending 09/04/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameters for Temperature and pH were left off inadvertently,please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. The DMR for Fairview Elementary does not have the minimum required 10 days between sampling of Ammonia. Part 11,Section A.of your NPDES permit states: 2/Month: Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. Please begin using the required protocol on future DMRs. Remedial actions should be taken to correct these problems. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, _ fT C.Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files RPB Systems/ORC NoAhCarolina ;:;,Vtii�l sunc r�7r�?�Vtt�stewaierlN mars\ airview Elementary�au7E385NCJ 1.. 011 LAlI���i�i.<soc Naturallb, North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 ho e�828�299_4043 1 500 Customer 6748e Internet: www.ncwatercivality.org FAX ,, i - �__, __--_ __ ___ __ __ RMENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen K Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 11, 2011 Mr. Thomas Rosenberg Blue Star Camps Inc. P.O. Box 1029 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0041 Permit No. NCO036251 Blue Star Camps WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Rosenberg: A review of Blue Star Camps WWTP's monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Flow 0910212010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 0910312010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 0910412010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 091052010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 0910612010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 0910812010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 0910912010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 0911012010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 0911112010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 0911212010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 09/14/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 09/15/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 09/16/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 09/17/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 09/18/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 09/19/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 09/20/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 09/21/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 09-/2-9/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow 09/30/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor NoithCarolina �lltlfC6l��l� North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Mr. Thomas Rosenberg February 11, 2011 Page Two Total Residual Chlorine, BOD, Ammonia Nitrogen,Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, pH and Temperature were also not monitored per your NPDES permit requirements for the month of September. Failure to Properly monitor the required parameters could result in fines for each parameter per each day not monitored. It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked"Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameters were left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, R ger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Tom Kilpatrick/ORC fiu<a`::ter Camps 362511NKO'✓-2011-(Uli(-0041 cfoc --- 4;+' NC EN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 14, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED —7009 1680 0000 7516 2403 Mr. William Miller Polk County Board of Education P.O. Box 638 Columbus,North Carolina 28722-0638 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 Permit NCO033553 Polk County Board of Education Polk Central School WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0041 Polk County Dear Mr. Miller: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$267.00 ($200.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against Polk County Board of Education. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report(DMR) submitted by Polk County Board of Education for the month of October 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0033553. The violations which occurred in October 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Polk County Board of Education violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO033553 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, l, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Polk County Board of Education: NorthCarolina Naturally SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwateEguality.org 2 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215,1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $200.00 NC0033553, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI. $200.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $267.00 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- 2 82.1(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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 Quality 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 14313-282.1(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty (36) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 (30) 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 §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (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: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments Deborah Bradley/ORC w/attachments 1,ik:,Vt r �.,%, iiTei n t ,�s'.(' Ik f.�mna(�ehool 35'43 [ e-2011-i��'lhloc �i JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0041 County: Polk Assessed Party: Polk County BOE/ Polk Central School Permit No.: NC0033553 Amount Assessed: $267.00 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 applies. 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. 14313-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF POLK IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN \ OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS POLK COUNTY BOE/ POLK CENTRAL ) SCHOOL ) PERMIT NO. NCO033553 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0041 . Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $267.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 14, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE w w ( a. w w z O 7 7 0 2 2 z > a -a- N cl O a z 0 wLU o0 00 o� N J e O W =)Q top coo J> a U F- 0 0 0 0 Y 0 a LLW OD 0 0 F-w O O > jW o a U 0 d/ T U Q w U z w Y ' Z O N j c c w "a j a E E z -j W x x U 0 a: LL N N m Q W L m 0 O O Q O D QQ N O Z 00 O o U U) > Y < O U a 0 0 m U I w U 0 0 U U Y w w 0 a LL U- a Z 0 U U w w LL OJ 'J J F--aa. o 0 D O Ln tto Z�F a o Q 0a N N V 0 Zw O O Z N 2 0_ r J 0 p W z O 0 0 n J LU a NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 14, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED —7009 1680 0000 7515 2410 Mr. Mack W. Edmisten, Director, Public Utilities City of Lenoir P.O. Box 958 Lenoir,North Carolina 28645-0958 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 Permit NCO023736 City of Lenoir Gunpowder Creek WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0040 Caldwell County Dear Mr. Edmisten: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,067.00 ($1,000.00 civil penalty+$67.00 enforcement costs) against the City of Lenoir. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the City of Lenoir for the month of September 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0023736. The violations which occurred in September 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Lenoir violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO023736 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the City of Lenoir: NorthCarolina Naturali'm SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $1,000.00 NC0023736, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N- Cone. $1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $1,067.00 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. 14313- 282.1(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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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. Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be .�sidered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 (30) 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 §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (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 67.14 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/attachments Monte Wall/ORC w/attachments JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0040 County: Caldwell Assessed Party: City of Lenoir/Gunpowder Creek Permit No.: NC0023736 Amount Assessed: $1,067.00 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 applies. 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. 14313-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMEN"i-, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF CALDWELL IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS CITY OF LENOIR/ GUNPOWDER CREEK ) PERMIT NO. NCO023736 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0040 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,067.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 14, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE . . -. -.._.- . LU } x f- W z O @ Q (D _O N o Q � Z O W W h O J zot 0 G W W a> m JJ ry U j co J a U F 3 N �a U LLW O� I.-Q m o �� U 0 v 0 0 Q L z W w 3 C7 U O n. u) m O ¢ U Q~ z JOao 0 U) > U a d U V � C � ° 3 w O z c x 3 a z 0 F- Z 0 J_ Q U Up w LL J J ILL-a o O 0 r- C9 N to Da N 0 U O z� m z 1- O 9 " F-- o0 d' �' Q o W z O ILJ LL i» NCQENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 15, 2011 Mr. George W. Ware P.O .Box 658 Newland, North Carolina 28657-0658 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0045 Permit No. NCO060224 Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility WWTP Burke County Dear Mr. Ware: A review of Jonas Ridge Adult Care Facility WWTP's monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Flow Week ending 09/04/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently,please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh'at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, A Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Water Quality Lab & Operations/ ORC S:\SWP\Fsurke\Vtrastewater\Minors\jotias midge Adult Care 602241NC.)V-2011-MV-0045. OC- NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 A ; NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 15, 2011 Mr. Chase Harper, Vice President Nantahala Mountain Village Inc. 9400 Highway 19 W Bryson City, North Carolina 28713 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0066 Permit No. NCO037737 Nantahala Village WWTP Swain County Dear Mr. Harper: A review of Nantahala Village's WWTP monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Nitrogen, Ammonia Total 09/30/2010 5.5 mg/I 6.05 mg/I Monthly (as N) - Concentration Average Exceeded It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant" with an explanation for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Mike Awtrey/ORC S:\SWP\Swain\Wastewater\Minors\Nantahala Village Resort 37737\NOV-2011-LV-0066.doc NonAhCarotina ,Vatimally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 \_� �i -•�o.... NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 15, 2011 Mr. Charles J. Salas, Asset Manager Reprop Financial Mortgage Investors LLC and Diversified Lending Group Inc. 4711 Viewridge Avenue Suite 270 San Diego, California 92123 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 1-LV-0068 Permit No. NCO080098 Linville Falls Mountain Club and Preserve WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Salas: A review of Linville Falls Mountain Club and Preserve's WWTP monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violations: - Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 08/19/2010 6 mg/I 4.23 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. Additionally, the Limit box under the Dissolved Oxygen column was marked with "NU (No Limit). There is a minimum limit for Dissolved Oxygen. On the Limits Page of your NPDES Permit NCO080098 it states: "The daily average dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be less than 6.0 mg 1 L." Please address the protocol for this parameter. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, rr�� Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Dennis Perk/ Homeowners Association James & James Environmental/ORC S 1 VJPIMcr?oweEPi'\Nlastewatr r\kL,inor:s\Bit.Ae Ridge!country Club 40098\NOV-201 IAA-C1068 doc. Northp olina �lltllC61��(� North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 ,��_-.. ���r �.i _.._. A irrr.�j�� NCQENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 15, 2011 Joseph M Moore City of Brevard 95 W Main St Brevard NC 28712 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Brevard WWTP Permit No: NCO060534 Transylvania County Dear Mr. Moore: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on February 3, 2011. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Don Price and I of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0060534. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. The assistance provided by Emory Owen and his staff during the inspection was greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 2964500. Sincer ly, Keith ayn Environmental Sr. Specialist Enclosure cc: Emory Gaine Owen, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Transylvania\Wastewater\Municipal\Brevard WWTP 60534\2.3.110EIletter.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 0P Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NorthCarolliina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �atuja`l� Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 /-� Water Compliance inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 J NI 2 I =I 31 N0O060534 Ill 121 11/02/03 117 181 CI 191.cl 20I 1 J IJ Remarks 1 J 211111111111111111111111111111111111111111111I1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA -------------—-----------Reserved----—--------------- 67I 169 70 U 71 IU 72�NI 73�74 751 1 I 1 1 I Li 80 Section B: Facility Data 1— Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) 10:30 AM 11/02/03 06/07/01 Brevard WWTP 3226 Wilson Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Pisgah Forest NC 28766 12:15 PM 11/02/03 10/09/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)ffitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Emory Owen//828-883-8461 / Emory Gaine Owen/ORC/828-883-8461/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Joseph M Mocre,95 W Main St Brevard NC 26712//828-885-5601/828883285 No i Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program a Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Don Price ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ f Keith Haynes {e ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Da Roger C Edwardslk& ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ ©( EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1 3I N00060534 I11 12� 11/02/03 I17 18I0I \ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The facility appeared to be properly maintained and well operated. Page# 2 Permit: NCO060534 Owner-Facility: Brevard WWTP Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA, NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ #Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is access to the'plant site restricted to the general public? ■ Cl ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ n ❑ Comment: Dechlorination is not mentioned in the permit Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is all required information readily available,complete and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab, reg. required 5 years)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Is the chain-of-custody complete? ■ ❑ (l ❑ Dates,times and location of sampling ■ Name of individual performing the sampling ■ Results of analysis and calibration ■ Dates of analysis ■ Name of person performing analyses ■ Transported COCs ■ Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NC0060534 Owner-Facility: Brevard WWTP Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? 0 ❑ ■ 0 Comment: In Town Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ fl I] El Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ Q 0 Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ I_l (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ 0 ❑ El Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual Q b.Mechanical ■ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ C! 0 Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ Q I_l 0 Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ Q Comment: four microscreens Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ Q n I] Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ i, El Are weirs level? ■ o Q Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ 0 I] 0 Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑ 0 n Is scum removal adequate? ■ ■ Q Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ 0 ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ■ Q Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ fl I] 0 Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ o Q Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%4 of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ Q Comment: Page# 4 Permit: NCO060534 Owner-Facility: Brevard WWTP Inspection Date: 02/03/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Standby Polder Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ 0 0 11 Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ n Q Q Is the generator tested under load? 11■ ❑ 11 Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? Q ❑ ■ Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ 0 11 Q Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ Q ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ Q n Q Comment: Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ 0 ❑ Q (Sodium Hypochlorite)Is pump feed system operational? ■ Q 0 Q Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate?(free of leaks/open drains) ■ [1 ❑ Q Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ Q ❑ Q Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ® ❑ 0 0 Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? Q 0 ■ Comment: One of two contact basins is in use. De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Liquid Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ■ D 0 Is storage appropriate for cylinders? Q El ■ n #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ 0 ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 ■ D Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? Q 0 ■ 0 0 Number of tubes in use? Comment: Liquid Calcium Thiosulfate Page# 5 AFly-WA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 15,2011 Jeff Brookshire Transylvania County Landfill 500 Howell Road Brevard,NC 28712 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Transylvania County Landfill NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG 120000 COC#NCG120070 Transylvania County Response Due Date: March 31,2011 Dear Mr.Brookshire: \,his letter is in follow-up to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System(NPDES) General Permit NCG120000 (NCG120070) compliance inspection conducted on January 27, 2011. Present during the inspection were Kevin Barnett with Division of Water Quality, as well as yourself, Vicki Guy, and Pete Stamey with the Transylvania County Landfill. The facility was found to be in violation of permit NCG120070. Permit Violations Part II Section A.2.— Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan deviation. During the inspection and subsequent file review discrepancies were noted between the approved Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan from Division of Land Resources and the existing conditions; including Sediment Basin#1 and two instream (online)basins. Part II Section A.3. -Landfill Permit Water Protection Requirements (15A NCAC 13B.1626). The Division of Waste Management issued a Notice of Violation dated May 26, 2010 for 15A NCAC 13B. 1626 (8)(d). During a file review of the Summary of Historical Surface Water Cbnstituents, specifically SMP-1, required by the Division of Waste Management several Water Quality Standard violations(15A NCAC 2B.0200) were noted. These water quality violations are associated with the following parameters: pH,temperature, toluene, and turbidity. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarollna Aahmally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Transylvania County Landfill February 15,2011 Page 2 of 3 Permit Violations (Continued) Part II Section B -Analytical Monitoring Requirements. Analytical monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements. The Division of Water Quality inspection performed in March 2006 informed the County of the Analytical Monitoring requirements. Part II Section C - Qualitative Monitoring Requirements. Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements. The Division of Water Quality inspection performed in March 2006 informed the County of the Qualitative Monitoring requirements. Part III Section A.2. - Duty to Comply. The aforementioned permit violations indicate your failure to comply with the NCG120070 permit. Please Note The March 2006 inspection mentioned above also commented on Secondary Containment at the Transylvania County Landfill. During the January 2011 inspection,the Division of Water Quality did not have time to evaluate the Secondary Containment onsite. Please revisit Part II Section A.4. of the NCG120070 permit to make sure the facility is compliant with Secondary Containment Requirements and Records. Required Response Please respond to the following items by March 31,2011. Part II Section A. 2.—Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan Deviation. An inspection of the facility by the Division of Land Resources is needed. By copy of this Notice of Violation the Division of Water Quality is requesting a compliance inspection be performed by the Division of Land Resources. During the January 27, 2011 inspection four(4) erosion control basins were noted: two (2)permitted basins and two (2) online non-permitted basins. Please apply to Division of Land Resources (DLR) if you plan to maintain basins in the vicinity of the 2 online basins. Note: Online basins are not permittable, therefore you need to evaluate this area for acceptable erosion control and explain how you plan to restore the stream. A Plan Modification submitted to DLR may be needed for Sediment Basin#1. Part II Section A.3. - Landfill Permit Water Protection Requirements. The Division of Waste Management issued this Landfill a Notice of Violation dated May 26, 2010 for 15A NCAC 13B. 1626 (8)(d). The NCG120070 permit requires you to be compliant with the Landfill Permit. Please explain when you plan to be in compliance with Division of Waste Management. Also, please explain why the Water Quality Standards Violations occurred and, until further notice, initiate monthly Analytical Monitoring of Woodruff Branch for the following parameters: pH, temperature, and turbidity. These samples shall be taken from Woodruff Branch monthly just downstream of the confluence of Woodruff Branch and Sediment Basin#1. This sampling shall begin immediately and sample results shall be submitted to: Division of Water Quality, 2090 HWY 70, Swannanoa NC 28778. ,.fired Response(Continued) :'art II Section B - Analytical Monitoring Requirements. Until further notice,Analytical Monitoring of the Stormwater Discharge Outfall locations shall be conducted monthly for the parameters required in Table 1 of your NCG120070 permit. This sampling shall begin immediately and sample results shall be submitted to: Division of Water Quality, 2090 HWY 703 Swannanoa NC 28778. Part II Section C - Qualitative Monitoring Requirements. Until further notice,submit the Qualitative Monitoring of the Stormwater Discharge Outfall for the parameters required in Table 4 of your NCG120070 permit. These inspections shall begin immediately and the inspections shall be submitted weekly to: Division of Water Quality, 2090 HWY 70, Swannanoa NC 28778. Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the violations, detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Linda Wiggs (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards egional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: Central Files Asheville Files DWM-ARO DLR-ARO Transylvania County Manger DWM-Ervin Lane(e-copy) Joyce Engineering-Hannu(e-copy) S:\SWP\Transylvania\Stormwater\NCG12 Landfills\trans co Landfill\NOV-2011-pc-0089.2.doc I% -� 1. / �.A&jf',A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 16, 2011 Mr. William H. Mills Marquis Property Management LLC 505 Racking Cove Road Sylva, North Carolina 28779 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0070 Permit No. NCO032808 Morningstar of Jackson WWTP Jackson County Dear Mr. Mills: A review of Morningstar of Jackson's WWTP monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Colliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 09/07/2010 400#/100ml 480#/100ml Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an.explanation for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards; Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files 3� F'iJ c;k�cr!Vt? at ut�a� r°F ar�w,�1t�?r, .doc Norgsta [ nsley Adult Care)328081NOV-201 t_LV-OOr3 V awrIlllf North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 �-_ i�J ._ Division of Water Quality Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office Memorandum To: Cyndi Karoly—Wetlands and Stormwater Branch Ian McMillan-WBSCP Unit From: Roger C.Edwards. ;�' Date: February 16,2011 Re: 401 Water Quality Certification Applications Processing Procedures Version 3 In an effort to clarify and support the efficiency of the 401 Water Quality Certification Application handling procedures that take place between the WBSCP Unit(Unit)and the Asheville Regional Office,the following has been developed. 1. Individual Certification applications will be processed fully by Unit staff with ARO personnel providing field inspections and associated comments as necessary. ➢ ARO shall be provided a complete hard-copy of the package. ➢ ARO will input comments to BIMS and deliver them via an electronic document. 2. Stream/Wetland restoration project applications will be reviewed and acted upon by ARO personnel with the exception noted below. ➢ Unit staff will provide an administrative review for completeness. ➢ ARO shall be provided a complete hard-copy of the package. Exception: EEP Design-Bid-Build projects will be processed fully by Unit staff with ARO personnel providing field inspections and associated comments as necessary. • ARO shall be provided a complete hard-copy of the package. • ARO comments will be delivered one week prior to the 30-day EEP deadline via the input of comments to BIMS and delivery of an electronic document. 3. Nationwide permits Unit receives 401 Application package: Unit performs administrative review of application package to confirm.the following information is included and correct: a. Application fee b. Owner/Applicant information Version 3 SASWP\4 NonpointSource\401s-Wetlands\Memo 401ApplicationProcessing_2-14-11.doc c. Five(5)complete and collated copies of the PCN Application and supporting documentation ➢ If application is complete: ■ Project number is assigned ■ BIMS entry completed ■ Review sheet filled out ■ One hard-copy application package delivered to the ARO ➢ If application incomplete: ■ Administrative Additional Information Request sent to owner/agent ■ Once additional information to complete package is received, follow bulleted steps outlined above. ARO receives complete 401 Application package: _ ARO Admin staff creates appropriate folders and delivers to Nonpoint Source Team. Appropriate Nonpoint Source Team member performs technical review of application. ➢ If application is complete: ■ Approval letter generated ■ Package given to second staff member for review ■ Approval letter delivered to owner/agent and copy to Unit ■ BIMS entry completed ■ Completed package filed ➢ If application is incomplete: ■ Technical Additional Information Request generated ■ Package given to second staff member for review ■ Technical Additional Information Request letter delivered to - owner/agent and copy to Unit ■ BIMS entry completed ■ If applicant response is received by the required deadline, review for completeness and issue following the bulleted steps above or return as incomplete. The ARO will continue to process applications per existing guidance memos pertaining to additional information requests,return of applications and timelines. Page 2 of 2 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 16, 2011 Mr. W.E. Chaiken, Sec. Treasurer The Point at Glenville Lake Association, Inc. P.O. ]Box 1241 Cashiers,North Carolina 28717 Subject: Return of Application 401 Water Quality Certification The Point at Glenville Lake Association, Inc. — Shoreline Stabilization DWQ Project# 10-10 19 Jackson County Dear Mr. Chaiken: The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)has reviewed the most recent additional information submittal, received January 26, 2011, for the subject project. The requisite information required to complete the review process was not included (specifically, written documentation requested in Item 2 of DWQ's letter dated January 18, 2011). Therefore, the project application is considered incomplete and inadequate for review by the DWQ. Please note: No impacts associated with the subject project are approved at this time. To pursue the project further, a new Pre-Construction Notification and applicable fee will be required, as,well as the additional information presented below. Additional Information Required: 1. Review of Bioengineered Stabilization Techniques As stated in the previous letter, "DWQ will not approve rip-rap or hard structures until this option (bioengineered techniques) is evaluated." No written information has been provided to compel DWQ to approve rip-rap for that area. The proposed area still appears to be a potentially suitable place for bioengineered techniques (and DWQ discussed this with Mr. Shelton, Jackson County Planning). DWQ recommends you contact either contact Jackson County Soil and Water or contact an environmental consulting firm experienced in bioengineered techniques to explore the possibility of this option and its viability for your chosen location. You may also wish to contact Lisa Leatherman (Duke Energy) directly, as she may provide guidance regarding the possibility of bioengineered techniques (and may be able to direct you to other property owners on Duke Energy lakes with successful projects). Mr Chaiken February 16,2011 Page 2 of 2 Upon receipt of a complete application along with the applicable fee,the DWQ will promptly review the package and respond accordingly.Please call Susan A. Wilson 828 296-4664, if you have any questions. Sincerely, O- 1 zz;�_A D Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: Tyler Crumbley-US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office David McHenry -North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Ian McMillan-401 Permitting Unit Robert Shelton, Jackson County Planning Bob Martin, Bob's Docks Kimberly R. Coward, Registered Agent, P.O. Box 1918, Cashiers,NC 28717 ARO File copy S:\SWP\Jackson\401s\Non-DOT\Glenville Lake Assoc-The Point\RTN.The Point Lake Glenv.2 201 Ldoc AW irCUMPR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 17, 2011 Mr. Andrew G. Bradley, VP, Environmental Affairs Unimin Corporation 258 Elm Street New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0048 Permit No. NC0000361 Schoolhouse Quartz facility Avery County Dear Mr. Bradley: A review of Schoolhouse Quartz facility's monitoring report for June 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Oil and Grease Quarter ending June 2010 Quarterly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have.been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc; DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Jeff Ferguson/ Unimin NorthCarolina \SWP\Avery\W@stowater\if,,�'lusttialltJ!irn;iri Schoolhouse 00351tf�(�V-2011-M11-0048.doc oAhCarolin North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www ncwaterauality.ora FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 WYWA 4" -..�, r 'A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 17, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7009 1680 0000 7515 2427 Mr. Bryan Steen, County Manager Burke County Burke County General Services P. O. Box 1486 100 Government Drive Morganton, N.C. 28655 Subject: NOV-2011-PC-0126 Notice of Violation/Recommendation for Enforcement Compliance Evaluation Inspection Burke County Sewer Collection System NPDES Permit No. WQCS00324 Burke County Dear Mr. Steen: Mr. Don Price of the Asheville Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ or Division) conducted a compliance evaluation inspection (CEI) of the Burke County wastewater collection system (WWCS) on January 14, 2011. The assistance and cooperation of Mr. Carson Fisher and Anthony Ray, in conducting the inspection was greatly appreciated. An inspection check list and inspection findings are summarized on the attached inspection report. Site/System Review The current Sewer Collection System consists of 12 miles of gravity sewer line and 14 miles of force main with 6 pump stations. The 'Indian Hills' Pump Station was the only pump station visited during the inspection. Items noted, that need "IMMEDIATE" attention are as follows: the Indian Hills P/S include; 'Stand-by Generator is not functional, reference was made that this situation has existed since July 2010. Corrective action must be taken at once. There were no records of line cleaning and line/system inspection(s). Records were available of Pump Station Inspections. Please note your NPDES permit WQCS00324 requires 10% cleaning of the sewer collection system each year. The permit also requires an 'entire' collection system inspection be made each year, and high priority lines inspected twice per year. A CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) is required by NPDES permit WQCS00324. All indications reveal Burke County's CIP expired in 2010, and efforts have not been made to correct and/or update. A FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) ordinance is a requirement of NPDES permit WQCS00324.No indication was made that current FOG ordinance meets permit requirements. North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Asheville Regional Office Location:2090 U.S.Hwy.70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 27107 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarollna Internet:www,ncwaterquality.org aturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer YLl b Burke County Sewer Collection System Permit#WQCS00324 CEI-NOWN01,Page 2 of 2 Current staffing allows for only a minimum amount of system maintenance and inspection to be - conducted. The current staff does both Water Distribution and Sewer Collection system operation and maintenance. NPDES permit WQCS00324 requires the ENTIRE Collection System be inspected at least annually and that 10% of the 26 miles (137,280 feet) of sewer line be cleaned each year. This is equal to 2.6 miles or 13,728 feet of line. It is suggested that system staffing be reviewed as a part of any Sanitary Sewer Evaluation study Burke County may conduct. Suggestions/Recommendations A copy of the current NPDES permit WQCS00324 is attached for your review. This permit was issued to Burke County in 2005 and the expiration date was extended 3 years in 2010 to 2013. Please note the "Items" in BOLD. A time line was given in the permit to meet these requirements, and no indication has been offered to this office that these requirements have been met. Burke County should take `immediate' steps to address these permit requirements. Please be aware that, in accordance with NC General Statute 143-215.6A, the Director of the Division of Water Quality may assess civil penalties not to exceed $ 25,000 per day, per violation, for violations of 15A NCAC 02T .0400, et seq. Please provide a detailed response to the items listed in this letter and the attached inspection report within thirty (30) days to this office, in addition to the items listed in BOLD in the copy of Burke County's Collection System permit WQCS00324. Your response to this letter will be considered in deciding whether to proceed with an Enforcement Action. �- �r; If you have any questions or additional information is needed regarding this inspection or this letter, please call Mr. Don Price at (828) 296-4500. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. R Sincerely, e Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Regional Supervisor Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Attachments: CC: ARO —SWP PERCS Unit TACU Unit— Raleigh Carson Fisher, Burke County Engineer 51SWMBurkeZollection Systems\Burke County Collection SvstemlBurke County Collection System CEI ILtr 01 14 2011 NOV 2011 PC 0126.doc \I , Compliance Inspection Report Permit: WQCS00324 Effective: 06/24/05 Expiration: 05/31/13 Owner: Burke County General Services . SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Burke County Collection System County: Burke PO Box 219 Region. Asheville Morganton NC 28655 Contact Person: Carson Fisher Title: Phone:828-439-4394 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: CSNC, CS1, CS4, Primary ORC: Hugh Carson Fisher Certification:992874 Phone:828-439-4394 Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: NCO040797 City of Hickory-Henry Fork VWVfP NCO041696 Town of Valdese-Lake Rhodiss WVVfP Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Entry Time: 01:30 PM Exit Time: 04:30 PM Primary Inspector Don Price Phone:828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation Facility Status: 0 Compliant ■ Not Compliant Question Areas: Miscellaneous Questions Operation&Maint Reqmts Records ■Monitoring&Rpting Reqmts [inspections Pump Station (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:WQCS00324 Owner-Facility: Burke County General Services Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: The previous Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted September 16, 2008. In that inspection several items were noted that should have been addressed.Those items are as follows : -Designation of an ORC (Operator in Responsible Charge)and back-up ORC; current designation in BIMS database has Carson Fisher, cert. number 992874, listed as ORC, but no back-up ORC is listed. -10%sewer line cleaning is required by part 2, number 8 of NPDES permit WQCS00324; no indication was given that this has been completed. -Right-of-Way maintenance is required in part 2, number 7 of NPDES permit WQCS00324; no indication or documentation was given that Burke County's Sewer Collection system Right-of-Ways are maintained. -CIP(capital Improvement Plan) is required by part 1, number 5 of NPDES permit WQCS00324; file review indicated a CIP had been developed, but expired in 2010,with no indication of re-newing or system areas to be addressed. -FOG (Fats, Oils &Grease) ordinance and twice/year education program developed and implemented. File review indicated that a FOG ordinance was developed and submitted to ARO via fax dated Feb.26, 2009, but there has been no indication that Burke County require(s) Grease Traps and Grease interceptors, nor is there indication Burke County has an inspection program for the same.Part 1, number 4 of NPDES permit WQCS00324 requires Burke County to develop and implement an enforceable FOG program for non-residential users under which Burke County can take enforcement against users who have not properly installed, operated, and maintained grease traps or grease interceptors as directed or otherwise violated the terms of Burke County's ordinance pertaining to FOG. -Pump Station reliability, part 1, number 2 of NPDES permit WQCS00324, states... 'the permittee(Burke County)shall maintain a contingency plan for pump failure at each pump station. If one pump fails in a pump station containing multiple pumps, the process of replacing or repairing the pump shall be implemented immediately and the new parts or pump shall - be installed as soon as possible...'The"Indian Hills P/S"was visited during the inspection with indication that"ONLY ONE J PUMP"works. Actions should be taken"IMMEDIATELY"to correct this situation.A review was made of SSO's that have occurred in Burke County's system from last inspection Sept. 2008 through the present Feb. 2011. Data indicates Burke County had 9 reportable SSO's from the Indian Hills P/S in that time period. 2 in 2008; 5 in 2009;and 2 in 2010.This is a repeat location. Page: 2 Permit:WQCS00324 Owner-Facility: Burke County General Services Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit:Routine Inspections Yes No NA NE Are;maintenance records for sewer lines available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are records available that document pump station inspections? ■ ❑ El ❑ Are:SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? ■ n ❑ n Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are records available that document citizen complaints? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ #Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? Cl ■ ❑ ❑ #Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? ❑ ■ n ❑ Are records available that document inspections of high-priority lines? ■ ❑ n n Has there been visual inspections of high-priority lines in last six months? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: Inspection records for Pump Stations, Right-of-Ways, Manholes, and Sewer Lines do exist, they are not up to date. Operation &Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE Are all log books available? ■ n ❑ ❑ Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? ■ ❑ n n What is the schedule for reviewing inspection,maintenance, &operations logs and problem areas? once per month. Are maintenance records for equipment available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? Do pump station logs include: Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? ❑ ■ ❑ Cl Inspecting and exercising all valves? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Inspecting alarms,telemetry and auxiliary equipment? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Are;system cleaning records available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Has at least 10%of system been cleaned annually? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Page: 3 Permit:WQCS00324 Owner-Facility: Burke County General Services Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit:Routine What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months? Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the plan include: 24-hour contact numbers ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Response time ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Equipment list and spare parts inventory ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Access to cleaning equipment ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Access to construction crews, contractors, and/or engineers ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Source of emergency funds ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Site sanitation and cleanup materials ■ ❑ Cl ❑ Post-overflow/spill assessment ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is the spare parts inventory adequate? ❑ ■ n ❑ Comment: Burke County Collection System need to'Develop' and maintain an O & M program consistent with the needs of their system. Staffing deficiencies are not a defense for poor O & M of the system. Records Yes No NA NE Are adequate records of all SSOs,spills and complaints available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Do spill records indicate repeated overflows(2 or more in 12 months)at same location? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ If yes, is there a corrective action plan? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ Is a map of the system available? ■ ❑ n n Does the map include: Pipe sizes ■ 0 ❑ ❑ Pipe materials ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Pipe location ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Flow direction ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Approximate pipe age ❑ ■ Cl ❑ Number of service taps ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Pump stations and capacity ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ If no,what percent is complete? Page: 4 Permit:WQCS00324 Owner-Facility: Burke County General Services Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit:Routine List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map Current map meets minimum requirements of permit. More detailed information should be included that addresses pipe age,service taps,and pump station capacity. #Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: ' Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are public notices and proof of publication available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 C? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ #Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? ❑ ■ ❑ p If no,which one(s)? Item(s)numbered 3,4 and 5. Item number 3 states"permittee shall develop and adopt an ordinance that establishes its legal authority to require new sewers be properly constructed,to ensure proper inspection and testing of sewer mains and service laterals, and to address flows from satellite systems and to take enforcement action as required by condition 4,that addresses development and implementation of a"FOG" (fats,Oils&Grease)program for both residential and non-residential users;current FOG ordinance appears to not be'enforced', nor is there evidence that 2/year FOG education is conducted.. Item 5 addresses the development of a'CIP'(Capital Improvement Plan)to designate funding for reinvestment into the wastewater collection system owned,operated, and maintained by Burke County as listed in permit WQCS00324,the current CIP'expiered'in 2010,and there has not been an updated CIP written. Comment: The "Total" Sewer Collection System program covered in permit WQCS00324 needs to be reviewed and "ALL"deficiencies corrected. Please note the time line given in permit to address each requirement. No note if permit file makes mention of any request for an 'extension' of the timeline. It is therefore expected that Burke County would comply with conditions and requirements of the permit. INDIAN HILLS P/S -outside Town of Long View Pump Station Yes No NA NE Pump station type Duplex Are pump station logs available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ❑ ■ ❑ [I #Is general housekeeping acceptable? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are all pumps operable? 0 ■ ❑ ❑ Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA present? fl ❑ ■ ❑ Page: 5 Permit:WQCS00324 Owner-Facility: Burke County General Services Inspection Date: 01/14/2011 Inspection Type:Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational? D D ■ D Is simple telemetry present? ■ D D D Is simple telemetry operational? ■ D D D Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ D D Cl Are audio and visual alarms operable? D ■ D D Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ D n n Are backflow devices in place? ■ D D D Are backflow devices operable? D ■ D D Are air relief valves in place? ■ D n n Are air relief valves operable? D D D ■ # Is an emergency generator available? ■ D D D Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ D D D Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? D D ■ D Is the generator operable? ❑ ■ n n #Is fuel in tank and sufficient? D D D =' Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ D n n Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ® D D D Does it include: Instructions for notification? ■ D D D Pump station identifier? ■ n n n Emergency phone number ■ ❑ Cl Is public access limited? ■ ❑ 0 Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ ❑ D Cl Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? D ■ D D Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? no Comment: At the time of the inspection the 'Indian Hills' pump station appeared to have only one operational pump. Also, the on-site stand-by generator was not operational as required by NPDES permit WQCS00324 and regulations. w Page: 6 mR.d RAVI I.wmcy,AP vv.v...v. LJ1119L William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary�"""���� r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources GL o 1r.rr Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director Division of Water Quality June 24,2005 Ron George,County Manager Burke County PO Box 1486 Morganton,NC 28680-1486 Subject: Permit No.WQCS00324 Burke County Burke County Collection System Burke County Dear Mr. George: In accordance with your application received on August 16,2004,we are forwarding herewith Permit No.WQCS00324,dated June 24,2005,to Burke County for the operation and maintenance of the subject wastewater collection system. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31,2010.This permit shall be subject to the conditions and limitations specified herein. It is your responsibility to thoroughly review this permit. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring and reporting requirements in this permit and any compliance schedules shown in bold. For purposes.of permitting,the collection system is considered to be any existing or newly installed system extension up to the wastewater treatment facility property or point of connection with a separately-owned sewer system. The collection system is considered all gravity lines,pump stations, force mains,low pressure sewer systems,STEP systems,vacuum systems,etc. and associated piping, valves and appurtenances that help to collect,manage and transport wastewater to a wastewater treatment plant under the Permittee's ownership or maintained and operated by the Permittee through a perpetual legal agreement.Satellite systems are systems tributary to the Permittee's collection system but those collection systems are not owned or maintained by the Permittee.The system description provided on Page 1 of this permit is meant to provide a general idea about the size of the system and may not be all inclusive of the collection system at the time of permit issuance or afterward. A release of wastewater from the wastewater collection system is referred to herein as a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO).The evaluation of enforcement options after a SSO will be determined considering the criteria listed in condition 1(2)(a) and 1(2)(b) of the permit and all other relevant information available or requested of the_Permittee. Compliance with all conditions of the permit as well as all statutes and regulations pertaining to the collection system must be maintained or appropriate enforcement actions may be taken as noted in Condition VI(2). A reportable SSO is a SSO greater than 1,000 gallons to the ground or a SSO of any amount that reaches surface water(including through ditches,storm drains,etc.) Below is the procedure to use for reporting SSOs to the Division: 1. Report by telephone to a Division of Water Quality staff member (not facsimile or voicemail) at your regional DWQ office during regular business hours (Monday to Friday,8AM to 5PM) as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours after the SSO is known or,discovered. To report outside of regular business hours,call (800) 858-0368. � Pretreatment,Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unitinternet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu NOnTtIlC�ol1n 1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Telephone (919)733-5083 Fax (919)733-00.59 llPa��tf DENR Customer Service Center Telephone 1 800 623-7748 An Equal Opportunity Action Employer 50%recycled/107o post-consumer paper June 24,2005 = Page 2 2. Follow up the verbal report by sending a completed written report on the most current Division approved form within five days. To provide a uniform method for all systems covered under this permit and to provide useful and consistent information pertaining to SSOs,a new'spill reporting form has been developed (October 2003). Form CS-SSO consists of two parts. Part I serves to provide to the Division the required information that has always been necessary. Part II serves as an area to provide a justification for the spill,as optional under Condition 1(2) of your permit. Form CS-SSO can be downloaded from http://h2o.enrstate.nc.us/ndceu/from the Collection Systems area. An NOV, civil penalty, and/or a moratorium on the addition of waste to the system may be issued if adequate justification for an SSO is NOT submitted to the regional office. In order to submit a claim for justification of an SSO, you must use the Form CS-SSO with additional documentation as necessary. DWQ staff will review the justification claim and determine if enforcement action is appropriate. Please be advised that the information needed to justify a spill is very comprehensive. Begin using this form immediately to report SSOs from the collection system. Continue to use our old form for reporting bypasses at the wastewater treatment plant until further notice.The time frame for submittal of both Part I and Part II,if pertinent,is five days. Failure to abide by the conditions in this permit may subject the Permittee to enforcement action. If any parts,requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable,you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty days following the receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition,conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes,and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made,this permit shall be final and binding. If you have questions regarding compliance contact your regional office or Jeff Poupart of the Pretreatment,Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality at (919) 733-5083 extension 527.If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact Deborah Gore in the Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit at (919) 733-5083 extension 593. Sincerely, Alan W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Burke County Health Department Dale Meyer, Director, Burke County General Services, Burke County Jim Reid, Asheville Regional Office,Surface Water Protection Section Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Water Quality Central Files Deborah Gore, PERCS Files 2 PERMIT NUMBER WQCS00324 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH SYSTEM-WIDE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMIT In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143,General Statutes of North Carolina as amended,and other applicable Laws, Rules,and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Burke County Burke County FOR THE operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system consisting of, at the time of permit issuance, approximately 12 miles of gravity sewer,approximately 14 miles of force main, 4 duplex pump stations,.and all associated piping,valves,and appurtenances required to make a complete and operational wastewater collection system to serve the Burke County and any deemed permitted satellite communities pursuant to the application received on August 16,2004,and in conformity with the documents referenced therein and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31,2010 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Hickory Henry Fork Wastewater Treatment Facility (NC0040797) or the Town of Valdese Lake Rhodhiss — WWTF(NC0041696) prior to being disposed into the receiving stream.This collection system permit will be referenced upon renewal or modification of your NPDES permit(s). 2. The wastewater collection system shall be effectively managed, maintained and operated at all times so that there is no SSO to land or surface waters, nor any contamination of groundwater. In the event that the wastewater collection system fails to perform satisfactorily,including the creation of nuisance conditions,the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions,including actions that may be required by the Division of Water Quality (Division),such as the construction of additional or replacement sewer lines and/or equipment. The Director may take enforcement action against the Permittee for SSOs that must be reported to the Division as stipulated in Condition IV(2). This includes SSOs that were caused by severe natural conditions or exceptional events unless the Permittee demonstrates through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs,or other relevant evidence that: 1 PERMIT NUMBER WQCS00324 aJ The SSO was caused by severe natural conditions; there were no feasible alternativ, the SSO,such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities,retention of untreated wastewater,reduction of inflow and infiltration,use of adequate back-up equipment, or, an increase in the capacity of the system. This provision is not satisfied if,in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment,the Permittee should have installed auxiliary or additional collection system components,wastewater retention or treatment facilities, adequate back-up equipment or should have reduced inflow and infiltration;or . b) the SSO was exceptional, unintentional,temporary and caused by factors beyond the reasonable control of the Permittee;the SSO could not have been prevented by the exercise of reasonable control,such as proper management,operation and maintenance;adequate treatment facilities or collection system facilities or components (e.g.,adequately enlarging treatment or collection facilities to accommodate growth or adequately controlling and preventing infiltration and inflow);preventive maintenance; or installation of adequate back-up equipment; The Permittee can submit a claim to the Division Regional Office that the SSO meets the criteria of this condition.The Permittee has the option of submitting this claim along with the spill report required by Condition IV(2) (i.e.,within five days) in order to be considered for immunity from enforcement action. Form CS-SSO Part II,or most current Division approved form,shall be used for any claims.The Permittee has the burden of proof that the above criteria have been met. 3. The Permittee shall establish by ordinance its legal authority to require new sewers be properly constructed;to ensure proper inspection and testing of sewer mains and service laterals;to address flows from satellite systems and to take enforcement action as required by Condition 1(4). The Permittee shall develop and adopt an ordinance meeting this permit condition within 18 months of permit issuance.A copy of the adopted ordinance shall be provided to the Asheville Regional Office,Surface Water Protection Section to show compliance with this condition. 4. The Permittee shall develop and implement an educational.fats,oils and grease program targeted at both residential and non-residential users.The Permittee shall also develop and implement an enforceable fats, oils and grease program for non-residential users under which the Permittee can take enforcement against users who have not properly installed,operated and maintained grease traps or grease interceptors as directed or otherwise violated the terms of the local ordinance pertaining to fats,oils and grease. The Permittee shall develop and implement an inspection and enforcement program for fats, oils and grease within 18 months of permit issuance.A copy of the program materials shall be provided to the Asheville Regional Office,Surface Water Protection Section to show compliance with this condition.This schedule does not include the educational component of the program. Educational materials shall be distributed at least annually,with increasing frequency and targeted areas as grease related blockages are noted. S. The Permittee shall adopt and implement a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to designate funding for reinvestment into the wastewater collection system infrastructure.The CIP should address the short-term needs and long-term"master plan"concepts. The CIP should typically cover a three to-five year period and include a goal statement,description of the project area, description of the existing facilities, known deficiencies (over a reasonable period) and forecasted future needs. Cost analysis is integral to the CIP. The Permittee shall develop and present a Capital Improvement Plan meeting this permit condition for adoption within 18 months of a permit issuance. A copy of the Capital Improvement Plan shall be provided to the Asheville Regional Office,Surface Water Protection Section to show compliance with this condition. 6. Existing overflow piping from manholes and pump stations,excluding piping to approved equalization structures, known or discovered after permit issuance shall be immediately removed or permanently capped. Plugged emergency pumping connections are allowable for portable pumping or rerouting without intentionally bypassing the wastewater treatment facility. 2 PERMIT NUMBER WQCS00324 7. The Permittee shall maintain a contingency plan for pump failure at each pump station. If one of the pumps in a'pump station containing multiple pumps fails, the process of repairing or replacing the pump shall be initiated immediately and the new parts or pump shall be installed as soon as possible. If the pump in a simplex pump station fails,it shall be replaced immediately.. 8. Each pump station shall be clearly and conspicuously posted with a pump station identifier and an emergency contact telephone number at which an individual who can initiate or perform emergency service for the wastewater collection system 24 hours per day,seven days per week can be contacted. This emergency contact telephone number shall be coupled with instructions that the emergency contact should be called if the visual alarm illuminates,if the audible alarm sounds,or if an emergency is apparent. 9. Pump station sites,equipment and components shall have restricted access, per 15A NCAC2H .0219(h)(7). 10. Pump stations that do not employ an automatic polling feature (i.e.routine contact with pump stations from a central location to check operational status of the communication system)shall :have both audible and visual high water alarms. The alarms shall be weather-proof and placed in a clear and conspicuous location.Permits issued for the construction of pump stations that included high water alarms in the description.must maintain the alarms even if simple telemetry (i.e. notification of.an alarm condition initiated by the pump station control feature) is installed. Pump stations meeting this condition shall be abandoned or retrofitted with audible and visual alarms within 6 months of permit issuance.The Asheville Regional Office,Surface Water Protection Section shall be notified upon compliance with this condition. 11. For all newly constructed, modified and rehabilitated pump stations,all equipment and components located within the pump station shall be corrosion-resistant and components in close proximity of the pump station shall be sealed within a corrosion-resistant coating or encasement. 12. All construction and rehabilitation of the wastewater collection system (i.e., permitted or deemed permitted) shall be scheduled to minimize the interruption of service by the existing utilities. Construction and rehabilitation shall not result in the violation of Condition (1)(2) of this permit. II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Upon classification of the collection system by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC),the Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the system within 24 hours of knowledge of a bypass,spill,or overflow of wastewater from the system,unless visited by the Back-Up ORC,and shall comply with all other conditions of 15A NCAC 8G .0204. 2. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for reviewing all inspection, maintenance, operational and complaint logs. If the review process results in the identification of any recurring problem in the wastewater collection system,that can not be resolved in a short time period,the Permittee shall establish.a plan for addressing the problem(s). 3. The Permittee shall develop and adhere to a schedule for testing emergency and standby equipment. 4. The Permittee shall develop and implement a routine pump station inspection and maintenance: program,which shall include, but not be limited to, the following maintenance activities: 3 PERMIT NUMBER WQCS00324 a. Cleaning and removing debris from the pump station structure,outside perimeter,any. wet well; b. Inspecting and exercising all valves; c. Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other mechanical equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations;and d. Verifying the proper operation of the alarms,telemetry system and auxiliary equipment. 5. For each pump station without pump reliability(i.e.simplex pump stations serving more than a single building or pump stations not capable of pumping at a rate of 2.5 times the average daily flow rate with the largest pump out of service),at least one fully operational spare pump capable of pumping peak flow shall be maintained on hand. 6. The Permittee shall maintain on hand at least two percent of the number of pumps installed,but no Jess than two pumps,that discharge to a pressure sewer and serve a single building, unless the Permittee has the ability to purchase and install a replacement pump within 24 hours of first knowledge of the simplex pump failure or within the storage capacity provided in any sewer line extension permit. 7. Rights-of-way and/or easements shall be properly maintained to allow accessibility to the wastewater collection system unless the Permittee can demonstrate the ability to gain temporary access in an emergency situation where existing land-use conditions do not allow the establishment and maintenance of permanent access. In this case,the Permittee shall continue to observe the lines visually,utilize remote inspection methods (e.g. CCTV) and use the opportunity of drier conditions to perform further inspections and necessary maintenance. 8. The Permittee shall assess cleaning needs, and develop and implement,a program for appropriately cleaning,whether by hydraulic or mechanical methods, all sewer lines. At least 10 percent of the wastewater collection system,selected at the discretion of the ORC,shall be cleaned each year. Preventative cleaning is not required for sewer lines less than five years old unless inspection otherwise reveals the need for cleaning or cleaning is required by a sewer line extension permit. The Permittee shall develop a schedule to ramp up cleaning of the wastewater collection system so that by the 24th month after permit issuance 10%of the system has been cleaned and 10%of the system is cleaned each year after that. 9. Adequate measures shall be taken to contain and properly dispose of materials associated with SSOs. The Permittee shall maintain a Response Action Plan that addresses the following minimum items: a. Contact phone numbers for 24-hour response,including weekends and holidays; b. Response time; c. Equipment list and spare parts inventory; d. Access to cleaning equipment; e. Access to construction crews, contractors and/or engineers; f. Source(s) of emergency funds; g. Site sanitation and clean up materials;and h. Post-SSO assessment. . The Permittee shall develop and present a Response Action Plan meeting this permit condition Within 12 months of permit issuance.A copy of the Response Action Plan shall be provided to the Asheville Regional Office,Surface Water Protection Section to show compliance with this condition. 10. The Permittee,or their authorized representative,shall conduct an on-site evaluation for all SSOs as soon as possible, but no more than two hours after first knowledge of the SSO. 4 PERMIT NUMBER WQCS00324 10. The Permittee,or their authorized representative,shall conduct an on-site evaluation for all SSOs as soon as possible, but no more than two hours after first knowledge of the SSO. 11. In the event of a SSO or blockage within the wastewater collection system,the Permittee shall restore the system operation,remove visible solids and paper,sanitize any ground area and restore the surroundings. 111. RECORDS 1. Records shall be maintained to document compliance with Conditions 1(4), 11(2) 11(4), II(7) -II(8), IV(3) and V(1)-V(4). Records shall be kept on file for a minimum of three years. 2. The Permittee shall maintain adequate records pertaining to SSOs,and complaints for a - minimum of three years. These records shall include,but are not limited to,the following information: a. Date of SSO or complaint,- b. Volume of wastewater released as a result of the SSO and/or nature of complaint; c. Location of the SSO and/or complaint; d. Estimated duration of the SSO; e. Individual from the Division who was informed about the SSO and/or complaint,when applicable; f. Final destination of the SSO; g. Corrective actions; h. Known environmental/human health impacts resulting from the SSO;and i. How the SSO was discovered. 3. The Permittee shall maintain an up-to-date,accurate, comprehensive map of its wastewater collection system that also notes the locations where other wastewater collection systems become tributary. If a comprehensive map of the collection system has not been established,a rough sketch shall be drawn.The Permittee shall map approximately 10 percent of its existing collection system each year for the next ten years,or until complete,whichever is sooner. The comprehensive map shall include, but is not limited to:pipe size, pipe material, pipe location, flow direction,approximate pipe age,number of active service taps,and each pump station identification,location and capacity. 4. The Permittee shall maintain records of all of the modifications and extensions to the collection system permitted herein. The Permittee shall maintain a copy of the construction record drawings and specifications for modifications/extensions to the wastewater collection system for the life of the modification/extension: Information concerning the extension shall be incorporated into the map of the wastewater collection system within one year of the completion of construction.The system description contained within this permit shall be updated to include this modification/extension information upon permit renewal. IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Any monitoring (including, but not necessarily limited to,wastewater flow,groundwater,surface water,soil or plant tissue analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure surface water and groundwater protection will be established,and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed. 5 PERMIT NUMBER WOCS00324 2. The Permittee shall verbally report to a Division of Water Quality staff member at the Ashes, Regional Office,at telephone 828-296-4500 as soon as possible,but in no case.more than 24 . hours following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: a. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or b. Any SSO and/or spill,regardless of volume, that reaches surface water. Voice mail messages or faxed information shall not be considered as the initial verbal report. SSOs (and other types of spills) occurring outside normal business hours may also be reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number(800)858-0368 or (919) 733-3300. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form),within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to ensure that the problem does not recur. Per Condition 1(2),Part II of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond control. 3. The Permittee shall meet the annual reporting and notification requirements provided in North Carolina General Statute§143-215.1 C. V. INSPECTIONS 1. The Permittee or the Permittee's designee shall inspect the wastewater collection system regularly to reduce the risk of malfunctions and deterioration,operator errors,and other issues that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment,threaten human health or create nuisance conditions. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including,at a minimum,the date and time of inspection,observations made,and any maintenance, repairs,or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. 2. Pump stations without Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems or telemetry shall,be inspected everyday (i.e.365 days per year). Pump stations equipped with SCADA ,- systems or telemetry shall be inspected at least once per week. 3. A general observation of the.entire collection system shall be performed throughout the course of every year. 4. Inspections of all high.priority lines (i.e.aerial line,sub-waterway crossing, line contacting surface waters,siphon, line positioned parallel to stream banks that are subject to eroding in such a manner that may threaten the sewer line,or line designated as high-priority in a permit) shall be performed at least once per every six month period of time. A list of high-priority lines is presented as Attachment A and is hereby incorporated into this permit condition. New high priority lines installed or identified after permit issuance are incorporated by reference and subject to this permit condition until permit renewal where they shall be referenced in writing in Attachment A. VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This permit is not transferable. In the event that the Permittee desires to transfer ownership of the wastewater collection system or there is a name change of the Permittee,a formal permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division.The request shall be accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. Such request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 2. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute§143-215.6A through§143-215.6C,and a sewer moratorium maybe established. 6 PERMIT NUMBER WQCS00324 The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with.any and all statutes,rules,regulations,or ordinances that may be imposed byother government agencies (i.e.,local,state,and federal) having jurisdiction,including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200,soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A . NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000,and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500and all applicable North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Act health and safety standards. i 4. The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Division from reopening and modifying the permit,revoking and reissuing the permit or terminating the permit as allowed by the laws,rules, and regulations contained in 15A NCAC 2H .0200 and North Carolina General Statute§143-215.1 et, al.,or as needed to address changes in federal regulations with respect to the wastewater collection system. 5. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within thirty (30) days after being billed.by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(4). 6. The Permittee shall request renewal of this permit at.least six months prior to the expiration.of this permit. Upon receipt of the request,the Commission will review the adequacy of the wastewater collection system described therein,and if warranted,will extend the permit for a period of time and under such conditions and.limitations,as the Commission may deem appropriate. 7. The Permittee shall notify the Division's Pretreatment, Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit in writing at 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 of any changes to the name and/or address of the responsible party(i.e.mayor,city/town manager) of the wastewater collection system. 8. Any duly authorized officer,employee,or representative of the Division may,upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,premises or place on or related to the collection system at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit,may inspect or copy any records that must be maintained under the terms,and conditions of this permit,and may obtain samples of wastewater,groundwater,surface water,soil,or plant tissue. 9. This permit shall become voidable unless the agreement between Burke County and the City of Hickory Henry Fork Wastewater Treatment Facility(NC0040797)or the Town of Valdese Lake Rhodhiss WWTF (NC0041696) for the collection and final treatment of wastewater is in full force and effect. Permit issued this the 24th day of June,2005 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION an W. Klimek,P.E.,Director c-4r Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQCS00324 7 PERMIT NUMBER WQCS00324 nT Burke County Wastewater Collection Systems Attachment A for Condition V(4) 1) Aerial line at Curville St.flume Lat: N 35 45 29 Long: W 8132 43 , 2) Geo.Hildebran School line.Henry River substream crossing.Johnson Bridge Rd. . Lat: N 35 4123 Long: W 8126 59 3) Substream crossing at Huffman pump station Lat: N 35 4316 Long: W 8126 03 4) Under-stream line at Eckard Creek pump station Lat: N 35 43 22 Long: W 8127 01 5) Substream crossing force main at Drowning Creek pump station Lat: N 35 43 46 Long: W 8128 44 6) Substream crossing south side of US 70,west end of fish pond Lat: N 35 43 25 Long: W 8127 55 7) Substream crossing EBMS line Rhoney Rd. Lat: N 35 43 02 Long: W 8127 53 8) EBMS line exposed pipe in box culvert under I-40 South end Lat: N 35 43 07 Long: W 8127 52 9) Subsurface line south of RR south of Eckard Creek pump station Lat: N 3 5 43 19 Long: W81.2706 10) Aerial creek crossing south of US 70 east of CurleyyIs Fish Camp Rd. Lat: N 35 42 59 Long: W 8126 29 11) Aerial creek crossing. Incoming line at Island Creek pump station Lat: N 35 45 13 Long: W 8130 48 12) Aerial creek crossing Indian Hill outfall Lat: N 35 43 55 Long: W 812519 WNW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 17, 2011 Christopher C. Pearce, IV WPA Carolinas, LLC 3411 Buena Vista Road Winston Salem,North Carolina 27106 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval WPA Carolinas, LLC Residential Property DWQ Project# 2010-1059 Transylvania County SAV02/Taxaway River (Lake Toxaway)/4-(1) /Class B, Tr Dear Mr. Pearce: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. kpproval has been granted to excavate open waters within or otherwise impact waters for the purpose of 'restoring aquatic contours at the subject property. The resulting slope should be a 3:1 (run : rise) such that the resulting slope is stable. This approval does not approve the requested sea wall nor the stone check dam at the head of the cove. There is an existing rock ledge in the cove that may serve the purpose of a forebay and be maintained as such. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3687. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 3 when issued by.the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Trout Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One 828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org ��������� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Christopher C.Pearce,IV 02/17/2011 Page 2 of 2 Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Cove excavation 0.01 (acres) Application Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an ad judicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, U Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHS/khb Enc: GC3687 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office David McHenry—NC Wildlife Resources Commission File Copy S;\SWP\Transylvania\401s\Non-DOT\WPACarolinasLLC.Toxaway\WRACarolinasLLC.Appvl.02-17-1 Ldoc RMEMNR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 17, 2011 _CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED —7009 1680 0000 7516 2434 Mr. J. Robert Boyette City of Marion P,O. Drawer 700 Marion,North Carolina 28752 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 Permit NCO031879 City of Marion Corpening Creek WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0043 McDowell County Dear Mr. Boyette: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$317.00 ($250.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against the City of Marion. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the City of Marion for the month of August 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0031879. The violations which occurred in August 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the City of Marion violated the teams, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO031879 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 Environment and Natural Resources;and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the City of Marion: None rthCarolina �atura!!r� SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwatercivality.org 0 of the 5 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0031879,by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Minimum limit for DO. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0031879, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean limit for FEC COLI. $250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $317.00 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- 282.1(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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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 o£ Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 wring, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative nearing 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 Quality 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 143 B-282.I(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request. Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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(30) 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 seven(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: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, e. � ; Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/attachments Larry Carver/ORC w/attachments 5:`•.SI I":ti'fcl)ttt�cll`,�V<t lct tt�t`•.�lutti i stl,("im�>ttin;C.tecklM.IT 1879"IN-210I1-0043.&>c JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0043 County: McDowell Assessed Party City of Marion/Corpening Creek WWTP Permit No.: NCO031879 Amount Assessed: $317.00 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" f®rm 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 lasted 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 applies. 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-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF MCDOWELL IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS CITY OF MARION/ CORPENING CREEK ) PERMIT NO. NCO031879 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0043 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $317.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 17, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE d d C C w CL z z° z° z° z° z Q E E E E E N T T T T T T Q 0 0 0 0 0 y O W WM o 0 O52 N N N (D m0 e J W FW � a❑ V � 0) t0 I� N ❑Q V V' V C '7 � J� � a U 1- o OLLI J LL E 07 Z E E E E E � Z O U M d' O 4 } Q C' U W re N w N N N N N N J w X X X X X X LL �o N- N to N to ui 0 O O O O O O Q D . Q F— N m v t(] t0 00 Q O O O O O N Z O❑ 00 O O O O O Do O Q U a Y d i U � G1 W C W C U G U 0 0 0 0 0 � O a U c c c c c c J ~ a > > = U 00 w w w w w w LL J J LL o 0 0 0 0 0 ALL. O o� O ZF M �y 0 0 0 0 0 0 p 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 c ►—O. N N N N N N U 0 Z LLI 06 OO 06 00 OD 00 Z = 0 FC- O_ r G F O � O C Q O O O O O 0 dC z fH EH 61 (H (4 (V I nW v' /,. �\j; `__ A ' ,......r►�........ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 17,2011 Mr. J. J. Swain,Jr., P.E. Division 13 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina 28802 Subject: Inspection-US Highway 221 DWQ Project 08-1809 Individual Certification No. 3784 TIP Nos. R-2233AA and AB Sections Rutherford County Dear Mr. Swain: On February 14, 2011, I inspected the construction work on the US Highway 221 Project,R-2233AA and AB Sections, in Rutherford County. Construction continues along most of the project with heavy grading and bridge construction on the AA Section and construction has just started on the AB Section with tree removal, grubbing and heavy grading. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and seeding and mulching are performed as required to protect State surface waters. Also,please refer to the attached inspection reports for any specific items noted during the inspection. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Brian C. Skeens, PE Roger Bryan,Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office US Highway 221February 2011 Inspection Letter SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S,70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299.7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarofina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �� � ��� � _ F_ '�__i' �� y; DWQ Site Visits for DOT Projects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R.Parker —� Date: February 14,2011 County: Buncombe Region: Asheville DOT Division: Division 13 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 20081809 NW Permit#: IP#: 3784 Project Name: TIP No.R-2233AA Location of Project: The project is located on US Highway 221 approximately 3 miles south of the intersection of US Highway 74 and US Highway 221 in Rutherford County. Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no,estimated date of completion: Activities(DOT): Water Quality Concerns(DWQ): X❑ Bridge ❑ Steam Standards Violation X❑ Culvert X❑ Turbidity ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Bottomless Arch ❑ Oil/Petroleum X❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Spoil Pile ❑ Failed E& S control measures ❑ Borrow Pit X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Stream Restoration ❑ Fill ❑ On-site Stream Relocation ❑ Buffer Impacts (see below) ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Other X❑ Bank Stabilization X❑ Other Fill Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes ❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone I Est Acres ❑Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: I i Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar-Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Zone 2: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt ❑Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation ❑Prohibited DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Broad River,Floyds Creek Basin/Subbasin: Bli 030802 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated ❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert XBridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: X❑0— 1/10'h acre ❑1/11�'to 1/3`d acre 0.02 acres ❑1/3rdto 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet 2,686 linear feet Construction is underway on most of the project with heavy grading taking place along the entire length of the AA Section. Construction is continuing at the new Broad River Bridge with part of the new deck being poured. All areas that have been graded need to be seeded and mulched,such as the waste area near the North Carolina South Carolina state line. Silt fence should be installed near Station 275+00 to prevent sediment from entering state surface waters. Most other areas of the project appeared to be in good condition but erosion control devices need to be maintained and cleaned where necessary. Continue to maintain erosion control devices and continue with seeding and mulching as required. R2233AA inspection Report February 2011 DWQ Site Visits for DOT Projects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: February 14,2011 County: Buncombe Region: Asheville DOT Division: Division 13 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation [❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 20081809 NW Permit#: IP#: 3784 Project Name: TIP No.R-2233AB Location of Project: The project is located on US Highway 221 approximately 3 miles south of the intersection of US Highway 74 and US Highway 221 in Rutherford County. Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no, estimated date of completion: Activities(DOT): Water Quality Concerns (DWQ): X❑ Bridge ❑ Steam Standards Violation X❑ Culvert X❑ Turbidity ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Bottomless Arch ❑ Oil/Petroleum X❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Spoil Pile ❑ Failed E& S control measures ❑Borrow Pit X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Stream Restoration ❑ Fill ❑ On-site Stream Relocation ❑ Buffer Impacts (see below) ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Other X❑ Bank Stabilization X❑ Other Fill Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes ❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone I Est Acres I ❑ Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar-Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Zone 2: []Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt ❑Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation ❑Prohibited DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Broad River,Floyds Creek Basin/ Subbasin: BRD 030802 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated ❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ,❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert XBridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: X❑0— 1/10"'acre ❑1/l ld'to 1/3`d acre 0.02 acres ❑1/3`dto 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet 2,686 linear feet Construction has gotten underway on the south end of the project from Floyd's Creek north. Tree removal and grubbing is being performed ahead of grading. Please ensure that installation of sediment and erosion control devices are keeping pace with the construction. Maintain erosion control devices and seed and mulch as required. R2233AB Inspection Report February 2011 NCDEENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 17, 2011 Mr. J. J. Swain, Jr.,P.E. Division 13 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina 28802 Subject: Stormwater Inspection US Highway 221 DWQ Project No. 08-1809 TIP No. R-2233AA Rutherford County Dear Mr. Swain: On February 14, 2011, I conducted a stormwater inspection for TIP Project No. R-2233AA,US Highway 221 construction,project in Rutherford County. The monitoring reports for rainfall data and inspection of sediment and erosion control devices appeared to be in good order. Continue to ensure that these records are maintained during the life of the project. Please refer to the attached inspection report for additional comments and/or recommendations. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R.Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Brian Skeens, P.E. Roger Bryan, Division 13, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Swain)US Highway 221 R-2233AA February 2011 Stormwater Inspection Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One Internet:www,ncwaterquality.org No.rthCarofi.na An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer naturally ��\�i' ��_ Farm A June 2005 Si:-_,inspection form- Const,-uction Story water Per,77it PIP13ES NCG'010000 Site blame: DINQ RO: Inspector: 1.DWQ Inspection gate: (A!) Location: 2.County: (A2) ,f 5.Stream: 3.Basin: (A3) 4.Location descrip (Topographical w�,nity map of stta is attached for case file;. re y No' 7.Land disturbance due to construction/development? (a?)3e _ 8,On-site representative available during ins ection? Names) a �. Title(s)9.Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan(Dart 1.Section A: No.2.) Is a co of the approved Ian on site and available for review? Not li5 PY PP P Inspected19.Rain Gauge(Part I. Section B.No.1.) 77. t Is a rain gauge present on the site at the time of inspection? (A1a) No °r' ° 71 InspQed 11 Rain Gauge Data(Part 1.Section S.No.1.)- ..v s ..l— No �f T"Not° Is rain gauge data measured and recorded? (Aii} w Inspected`} Data from past 14 da s Welk 1 Date: x t Amount Date: ,i C s4 '{F X I 6.r S t1�leek2 s .x_-;. Amouna� 12.b1mimum Monitoring€c Record Keeping(Part 1.Section S.No.3.)' Are inspection records of erosion&sedimentation control facilities complete&available on regUest� (Al 2) ` yes :� No _ �.'Not . Inspected" Dates of documented ins ections durin the past 14 days: Week 1 k Week 2 ' - 13.Sedimentation impacts to waters: 14. Linear ft of stre I am m a cts Typical range of sediment depth: (A13a) to (A14) Maximum depth of sediment: (A13b) r 15.Photo Documentation: Were photos taken? (A15) Photos(1.impacted water,2.sedimentation depths,3.sediment control measures, and 4.un-impacted upstream tiaren) and skelch/map of where photos were taken are attached for case file Y 4 J le r a C' n r: L *Project personnel not available during DWO site inspection 1-4 i� ,fH CAROLINA ,,4VIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF CHEROKEE IN THE MATTER OF ) NORTH CAROLINA ) SPECIAL ORDER BY CONSENT NPDES PERMIT NCO020940 ) EMC SOC WQ S11-001 HELD BY ) THE TOWN OF MURPHY ) Pursuant to provisions of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.2 and G.S. 143-215.67, this Special Order by Consent is entered into by the Town of Murphy, and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State of North Carolina created by G.S. 143B-282, and hereinafter referred to as the Commission: I. The Town of Murphy and the Commission hereby stipulate the following: (A) The Town of Murphy holds North Carolina NPDES Permit No. NCO020940 for operation of an existing wastewater treatment works and for making an outlet therefrom for treated wastewater to the Hiawassee River, Classified C waters of this State in the Hiawassee River basin, but is unable to consistently comply with final effluent limitations for Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and Fecal Coliform as set forth in NPDES Permit NC0020940. Compliance will require planning, design and construction/repairs to wastewater treatment facilities. (B) Noncompliance with final effluent limitations constitutes causing and contributing to pollution of the waters of this State named above, and the Town of Murphy is within the jurisdiction of the Commission as set forth in G.S. Chapter 143, Article 21. (C) The Town of Murphy desires to cause or allow the discharge of 0.0100 MGD of additional wastewater to the treatment works, and the discharge of such additional wastewater will not result in any significant degradation to the quality of any waters. (D) The Town of Murphy has secured grants or other financing for planning, design, and construction/repairs of a new or improved waste disposal system which, once constructed and operated,will be sufficient to adequately treat wastewater presently being discharged,to the extent the Town will be able to comply with final effluent permit limitations. (E) The permittee is responsible for funding the treatment system improvements and that lack of funds will not be a defense in contesting stipulated penalties. (T15A:03H.1206(c) (4)) (F) Since this Special Order is by Consent, neither party will file a petition for a contested case or for judicial review concerning its terms. ���i � ; The Town of Murphy, desiring to comply with the Permit identified in paragraph I. (A) above, hereby agrees to do the following: (A) Comply with all terms and conditions of the Permit except those effluent limitations identified in paragraph I. (A) above. See"Attachment A" for all current monitoring requirements and effluent limitations. The permittee may also be required to monitor for other parameters as deemed necessary by the Director in future permits or administrative letters. (B) As settlement of all alleged violations of NPDES Permit NC0020940 prior to entering into this Special Order by Consent,the Town of Murphy agrees to pay the sum of$5571.50 A certified check must be made payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and forwarded to the Director of the Division of Water Quality at 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 by no later than fifteen (15) days following the date on which this Order is approved and executed by the Commission and received by the Town. Should final compliance date be missed an additional assessment of$5571.50 will be due. This assessment is in addition to any other penalties as noted in this document. (C) Under-take the following activities in accordance with the indicated time schedule: 1) Complete pump draw down study for all lift stations and submit findings to Asheville Regional Office by March 1, 2011 2) Provide the Asheville Regional Office with weekly process control logs by the end of the following week. This information shall include but is not limited to: a)Daily influent pH and temperature readings b)Daily effluent pH, Dissolved Oxygen and Total Residual Chlorine c)Daily monitoring of pH and dissolved oxygen from each sequencing batch reactor during the aeration cycle, and monitoring of settleability during the settle cycle including sludge accumulation evaluation. 3) Maintain operators log including all normal operations and maintenance activities, in addition to visitation documentation requirements. 4) Perform a dissolved oxygen profile from each reactor, record results and submit data to the Asheville Regional Office by April 1, 2011 4) On or before October 1, 2011, attain compliance with NPDES Permit Final Effluent Limits. (D) The Town of Murphy will submit quarterly progress reports detailing the work and activities undertaken and completed on the upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. These reports will also detail the adherence to milestone dates issued by Construction, Grants, and Loans. The reports are to be submitted to the Asheville Regional Supervisor,Division of Water Quality/Surface Water Protection Section, 2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778. The quarterly reports are due no later than the thirtieth (301h) day of March, June, September and December for the duration of this Order. /- �� j (E) During the time in which this Special Order by Consent is effective, comply with the interim effluent limitations contained in "Attachment A." The following reflects only the limitations that have been modified from NPDES requirements by this Order: Permit Limits Modified Limits (SOC) Parameters Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. Monthly Avg. Weekly Avg. TSS 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/l 75.0 mg/l 90.0 mg/l Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 400/100 ml 400/100 ml 800/100ml (F) No later than fifteen Q 5)calendar days after any date identified for accomplishment of any activity listed in II(C) above the Town of Murphy shall submit to the Regional Supervisor for the Division of Water Quality's(DWQ)Asheville Regional Office written notice of compliance or noncompliance therewith In the case of noncompliance the notice shall include a statement of the reason(s) for noncompliance remedial action(s)taken and a statement identifying the extent to which subsequent dates or times for accomplishment of listed activities may be affected. (G) The Town of Murphy will continue to operate the wastewater treatment plant at optimal performance to prevent/minimize any adverse impacts to the surface waters. III. The Town of Murphy agrees that unless excused under paragraph four(IV), the Town of Murphy will pay the Director of DWQ, by check payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment,Natural Resources, according to the following schedule for failure to meet the deadlines set out in paragraphs II. (C)and I1. (E), or failure to attain compliance with the effluent limitations/monitoring requirements contained in "Attachment A." Failure to meet a schedule date. $1000/day Failure to maintain compliance with any modified limit contained in the SOC. $1000/violation .Failure to achieve compliance with $10,000 limitations at final compliance deadline. Monitoring frequency violations $100 per omitted value per parameter Monitoring frequency violations $2,000 per omitted value (for toxicity) per parameter Failure to submit progress reports $1000 for the first violation, penalty doubles with each subsequent violation The Town of Murphy and the Commission agree stipulated penalties are not due if the Town of Murphy satisfies the Division of Water Quality noncompliance was caused solely by: (a)An act of God; (b)An act of war; (c) An intentional act or omission of a third party but this defense shall not be available if the act or omission is that of an employee or agent of the City of Morganton or if the act or omission occurs in connection with a contractual relationship with the Permittee; (d) An extraordinary event beyond the Permittee's control. Contractor delays or failure to obtain funding will not be considered as events beyond the Permittee's control. (e) Any combination of the above causes. Failure within thirty(30) days of receipt of written demand to pay the penalties, or challenge them by a contested case petition pursuant to G.S. 15013-23,will be grounds for a collection action, which the Attorney General is hereby authorized to initiate. The only issue in such an action will be whether the thirty(30) days has elapsed. V. In accordance with provisions of G.S. 143-215.67(b)the Commission allows the Town of Murphy to accept the additional waste specified below to its waste disposal system: 0.010 MGD of additional wastewater. The nature of the additional flows is such that the waste characteristics do not exceed those generally associated with domestic waste or are pretreated to domestic strengths. Waste of greater than normal domestic strength may be accepted if the parameter(s)that exceed normal domestic strength wastewater are not those for which interim limitations have been developed and it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director the additional waste will not adversely affect the treatment efficiency of the treatment system for any modified parameter or result in the violation of any other permit limitation. All new and proposed industrial waste tributary to the system must be controlled using all needed mechanisms including but not limited to adoption and implementation of industrial waste control and pretreatment ordinances. No wastewater can be accepted which will add toxic pollutants in quantities not generally associated with domestic wastewater characteristics, unless the acceptance of the additional wastewater can be supported through appropriate analyses acceptable to the Director. VI. This Special Order by Consent and any terms, conditions, and interim effluent limitations contained herein, hereby supersede any and all previous Special Orders, Enforcement Compliance Schedule Letters, terms, conditions,and limitations contained therein issued in connection with NPDES Permit No.NC0026573. In the event of an NPDES Permit modification or renewal, any effluent limitations or monitoring requirements contained therein shall supersede those contained in "Attachments A"of this Special Order by Consent, except as modified and contained in paragraph II.(D)above. VII. Any violation of terms of this Special Order by Consent, including paragraphs lL(C), IL(D) and II.(E) above and "Attachment A"may, upon the discretion of the Director,terminate paragraph five (5) of this Order and any authorized additional waste not previously connected to the system may not thereafter be connected until the necessary sewerage system improvements have been completed and placed in operation. �\.. �_. \�:_:i / ,... ��..-/ Noncompliance with the terms of this Special Order by Consent is subject to enforcement action in addition to the above stipulations, including injunctive relief pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6(C). IX. The Permittee, upon signature of this Special Order by Consent, will be expected to comply with all schedule dates,terms, and conditions of this document. X. This Special Order by Consent shall expire February 28,2012 unless extended by consent of the parties. For the Town of Murphy, Date Signature of Signing Official For the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission Date Chairman of the Commission ~\ i ��, SOC EMC WQ Sl 1-001 NPDES NCO020940 ATTACHMENT A EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -Interim During the period beginning on the effective date of this Special Order and lasting until October 1, 2011 the facility is authorized to discharge from outfall serial number 001. Such discharge shall be limited and monitored by the Town as specified below: Effluent Limits Monitoring Requirements Effluent Characteristics Monthly Weekly Measurement Sample Sample Location' Average Average___ Frequenc T pe Total Suspended SolidS2 75,0 m /L 90.0 m I L I 3/Week Composite L I,E Fecal Coliform 4001100 ml 800/100 ml 3/Week Grab E Footnotes: 1. Sample locations:E-Effluent,I—Influent, NOTE: All other limits,frequencies and conditions in Permit No. NCO020904 must be met. Only those limits and conditions listed above are relaxed under this Special Order. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary February 18, 2011 Brian Greene Post Office Box 501 Crossnore,North Carolina, 28616 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement NOV-2010-DV-0140 Incident Closure Burke County Dear Mr. Greene: 'The Division of Water Quality(DWQ)visited your farm on February 15, 2011 in relation to the Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement NOV-2010-DV-0140. The observation made during this visit indicates the site has satisfactorily resolved the violations noted in the subject Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement. If other trees along the streambank are jeopardizing your farmland please contact myself or Kevin Clark prior to removal to avoid non-compliance with water quality. The streams on your farm are experiencing a pattern referred to as incision and isolation from the floodplain. Basically this means the streams are eating away at themselves and will continue to erode your farmland over time. This same pattern is causing the trees to fall into the stream. It would be beneficial to the aquatic environment and your farmland if you were to seriously consider restoring the streams on your property to eliminate or remediate the destructive pattern the streams are currently undergoing. Should you have any questions regarding these matters,please contact myself at(828) 296-4500 or Kevin Clark with the Burke County Soil and Water Conservation District. Sincerely, Linda Wiggs Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Section cc: Burke County S&W-Kevin Clark ARO File Copy SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One i. Location:2090 U.S,Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOrthCarOhria Phone:: www.newaterquality.org FAX:828-299 70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 �Rtur���� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org i An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer �\�. �I ', A&:• NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 18,2011 Madison County DWQ Project 20110134 NCSR 1571 (Echo Road) Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Mr. J. J. Swain,Jr., P.E. Division 13 Engineer North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina,28802 Dear Mr. Swain: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts in three(3)unnamed tributaries to Bull Creek for the purpose of widening and paving NCSR 1571 (Echo Road)in Madison County: Stream Impacts in the French Broad River Basin Site Permanent Fill Temporary Permanent Temporary Total Stream in Intermittent Impacts in Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Stream (linear Intermittent Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring ft) Stream Stream Stream (linear ft) Mitigation (linear ft) (linear ft) (linear ft) linear ft) Site 1 0 0 15 25 40 0 Site 2 0 0 20 30 50 0 Site 3 0 0 3 13 16 0 Total 0 1 0 1 38 1 68 1 106 0 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 68 lin.ft.Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Project: 106 linear ft. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated February 4, 2011 (received February 7, 2011), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3820, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control,Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change,you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold,the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project(now or in the future)exceed one acre,or if total impacts to streams(now or in the 6URFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarollrta Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �ahmall//Ns� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer U Mr. J.J. Swain,Jr., P.E. February 18,2011 Page Two future)exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h)(6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. Condition(s)of Certification: 1. There shall be no excavation from, or waste disposal into,jurisdictional wetlands or waters associated with this permit without appropriate modification. Should waste or borrow sites, or access roads to waste or borrow sites, be located in wetlands or streams, compensatory mitigation will be required since that is a direct impact from road construction activities. 2. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this Certification. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project. 3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with theme-' project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be.conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 5. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 6. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 7. The stream channel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream,to the maximum extent practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation ` responsible for maintaining stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to stream channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. 6wain,Jr., P.E. .,ary 18, 2011 age Three 8. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the crossing, shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 9. Native riparian vegetation (e.g, rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders, sycamores, dogwoods, black walnut and red maple) must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. 10. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 11. Rip-rap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. 12. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. 13. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. 14. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. 15. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 16. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. 17. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this certification. .$. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 19. During the construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters of the U.S., or protected riparian buffers. 20. The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary located within the construction corridor approved by this authorization shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbing activities. Impacts to areas within the fencing are prohibited unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 21. The permittee and its authorized agents shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards(including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act)and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. If NCDWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being met(including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use)or that State of Federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance,NCDWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification. 22. The issuance of this certification does not exempt the Permittee form complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (i.e. local, state, and federal) having jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable buffer rules, stormwater management rules, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements, etc. 23. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. 24. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. - Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or livil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon the expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit. Mr. J. J. Swain,Jr., P.E. February 18,2011 Page Four If this Certification is unacceptable to you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty(60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification,you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty(60)days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made,this Certification shall be final and binding. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Mr.Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500. Sincerely, s Coleen H.'Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Lori Beckwith, USACE,Asheville Field Office Roger Bryan,Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Dave McHenry,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit ' Asheville Regional Office 20110134(Swain)NCSR 1571 Echo Road 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 18, 2011 Mr. Andrew G. Bradley, VP, Environmental Affairs Unimin Corporation 258 Elm Street New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0049 Permit No. NC0000361 Schoolhouse Quartz Facility Avery County Dear Mr. Bradley: A review of Schoolhouse Quartz Facility's monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Oil & Grease Quarter ending September 2010 Quarterly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, fR C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Jeff Ferguson/ Unimin S:ISWP1Avery\Wastewater\lndustriailUnitnin Schoolhouse 003611NOV-2011-MV-0049_doc Noe Carolina Nturu!!ry North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www,ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 18, 2011 Tim Morgan 7810 Covey Chase Drive Charlotte,NC 28210 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Tim Morgan Lot 94 DWQ Project# 11-0037 McDowell County CTB30/Catawba River(Lake James)/ 11-(23)/WS-V; B Dear Mr. Morgan: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.006 acres of open waters for the purpose of shoreline stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Catawba Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved(Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters 0.006 (acres) Sketch Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCar'oli11a Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org rxtural& Tim Morgan February 18,2011 Page 2 of 2 Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts),you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Chuck Cranford in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4664. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins,Director CHSlcbc Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: Ronald Harmon—McDowell County Planning USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office WBSCP Unit File Copy S:\SWP\McDowell\401s\Non-DOT\Tim Morgan Lot 94\APRVL.02.16.1 Ldoc i NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Surface Water Protection Section February 18, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7515 2441 7009 1680 0000 7515 2458 Ms.Gail Addis Ms. Mary Ruth Queen, (new owner of: 6 Mooreview Dr.) (owner of: 6 Douglas Place) 1441 Lakeshore Drive 16 Westridge Drive Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Asheville, North Carolina 28803 7009 1680 0000 7515 2465 7009 1680 0000 7515 2472 Ann and Phillip Player Ms. Mary B. Johnson 7 Douglas Place 8 Douglas Place Asheville, North Carolina 28803 Asheville, North Carolina 28803 7009 1680 0000 7515 2489 7009 1680 0000 7515 2250 Ms. Carol Lathuras Don and Aileen Jones (owner of: 10 Douglas Place) 11 Douglas Place 3 Commodore Drive, Apt. # 153 Asheville, North Carolina 28803 Emeryville, California, 94608 7010 1870 0003 0874 5959 Mark and Josephine Pedersen 12 Douglas Place Asheville, North Carolina 28803 Subject: Sewer Repair at: 6 Mooreview Drive From Private Sewer Collection System Buncombe County Dear Sirs and Madams: On July 8, 2010 and August 13, 2010 the Division of Water Quality notified the owners of: 6 Mooreview Drive -former owner: Laurie Ledford, 6 Douglas Place - Mary Ruth Queen, 7 Douglas Place -Ann and Phillip Player, 8 Douglas Place - Mary B.Johnson, 10 Douglas Place - Carol Lathuras, 11 Douglas Place - Don and Aileen Jones and 12 Douglas Place - Mark and Josephine Pedersen regarding the privately owned sewer collection system line that runs under the garage at: 6 Mooreview Drive. North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Asheville Regional Office Location:2090 U.S.Hwy.70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 27107 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 CustamerService:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarofina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org ��� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer DWQ Case number: NOV-2010-DV-0256 Private Collection System Sewer Overflow Page 2 of 3 This same private sewer collection system line extends to serve portions of: Douglas Place, Erin Street and Westridge Drive. It is our understanding everyone who received those letters, use of one or the other of these private sewage collection system lines. ITEMS REQUIRING YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION: It is our understanding from staff of the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County (MSD) and Ms. Gail Addis, the current owner of#6 Mooreview, that the leaking sewer collection line was unstopped (at the expense of Laurie Ledford, former owner of#6 Mooreview) in August 2010, as a result of a repair initiated by Mr. Dewey Bartlett of Bartlett Plumbing. However, the blockage has now recurred and the discharge of sewage from your Property is now being discharged onto the property at# 6 Mooreview Drive. This is a violation of state law. This overflow of sewage must be stopped immediately. Since this sewer line does NOT have a deeded right-of-way, each residence that is connected to this private line is responsible for proper operation and maintenance of this sewer line(s). When overflows occur from this sewer line, all residences that are connected are jointly responsible for the repair of the sewer linells). As mentioned in the July 8, 2010 and August 13, 2010 letters from the Division of Water Quality, the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County (MSD) has a Private Sewer Rehabilitation program. This program allows owners of private collection systems to turn over the ownership and maintenance responsibility of private sewers to MSD. DWQ suggested in the letters that after the repair of the existing point of overflow, all persons owning homes served by the private sewer lines, should designate a spokesperson to work with MSD regarding taking over this private sewer collection system, for the purpose of proper operation and maintenance. Ms. Gail Addis (new owner of#6 Mooreview Drive) has volunteered to assist in this process. Ms. Addis has spoken with Mr. Dewey Bartlett, of Bartlett Plumbing (telephone number: 298-0690 office and 778-6672 cell) about implementing an immediate replacement of the old orangeburg sewer collection system pipe that has deteriorated, collapsed and is overflowing sewage onto her property. Mr. Dewey Bartlett spoke with several of the residents of Douglas Place last summer about the problems with the old collapsed sewer lines and the cost of repairs. Ms. Addis has informed DWQ that she has instructed Mr. Bartlett to make immediate repairs to this sewer line that is on her property and reroute the line across her property, so that the overflow of sewage onto her property will be stopped. Ms. Addis is asking each of the six residents to contact her and equally share the cost of making these repairs. You may contact Ms. Addis at telephone number 450-0831 (cell). In addition, Ms. Addis has the right-of-way conveyance documents from MSD. Each homeowner will need to sign one of these forms to take advantage of MSD's Private Sewer Rehabilitation program. This would allow you, as owners of this private collection system, to turn over the ownership and maintenance responsibility of this private sewer to MSD. .tuber: NOV-2010-DV-0256 ,ection System Sewer Overflow if 3 After receipt of this permission form, MSD will maintain and/or replace these existing sewer lines. Each home owner would continue to be responsible for their own service line that connects to the collection system, however, any time a problem develops with the line taken over by the MSD, you would simply call MSD for repairs. Failure to repair a sewage overflow can result in assessment of civil penalties by the Division of Water Quality of up to$25 000 per day. You as the property owners are responsible for repairs and legal costs involved. North Carolina General Statute 13A-335(a) states that a person owning a residence shall provide an approved wastewater system. The continued dependence on this unreliable sewer, places at risk, your ability to continue to live in or rent your house, and can cause an immediate health threat to those of you using the unreliable sewer and all adjacent homes to this sewer line. You may reach Mr. Mike Butler, with MSD, at 828-254-9646 to answer any questions about the Private Sewer Rehabilitation program. Please notify Ms. Wanda Frazier, with DWQ at 828-296-4662, if any if the information contained in this letter is inaccurate or if you have any questions about this matter. Please respond within fifteen days (15) of receipt of this letter regarding repairs to this overflowing private collection system. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section xc: Mike Butler, MSD Wanda Frazier, ARO Deborah Gore, PERCS S_\SWP\Buncombe\Collection Systems\MSD Collection System\NOV 2010 DV 0256 2-18-11 doc yr 4* NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 18, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7010 1870 0003 0874 5966 Mr. Peter G. Watson, President Ledgestone Property Owners Association P.O. Box 21 Fairview, North Carolina 28730 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 Permit NCO087556 Ledgestone Property Owners Association Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0045 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Watson: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$617.00 ($550.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against Ledgestone Property Owners Association. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Ledgestone Property Owners Association for the month of August 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0087556. The violations which occurred in August 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Ledgestone Property Owners Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO087556 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Ledgestone Property Owners Association: One orthCarohna SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE ;Vahanallry Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterauality.ora Jim I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0087556, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for TSS - Conc. 3 of the 3 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $300.00 NC0087556, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for TSS - Conc. $550.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $617.00 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- 282.1(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. \J Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: , 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 spare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality 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 14313-282.1(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 (30) 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 §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(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: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/attachments James &James Environmental/ORC w/ attachments for`I3[tiriai5?rr`t�tstect'at t.1•firuk�ti_t.�d brtc:Subdivision 8?,-+r,.L`.'_2t)I!-00:d5_doc � JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0045 County: Buncombe Assessed Party: Ledgestone Property Owners Association Permit No.: NCO087556 Amount Assessed: $617.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the ".Request For Remission, Waiver of Right town 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. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. 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. 14313-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS LEDGESTONE PROPERTY OWNERS ) ASSOCIATION ) PERMIT NO. NCO087556 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0045 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $617.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 18, 2011,the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE 0 a s 8 x O x W W W 111 Z O > > m O ►= E E E y _ > > 0 2 2 2 > ) o O Z O CJ ui N N ^ N W cv ry co CN p 00 coo o. O w t-W 0 0 0 J� O a U d 0 0 v v v cn O J U ui C m IJ.W OD _ _ E E E E D Z O �� U 0 ,N N N CD O O c Q i , U Z W N W O > w a) aa)i a) w U. Q _ W Z r m p o 0 0 0 a� Z 0 0 0 0 0 LU o ¢ a N U O •O ..O.J C LU O 7 N d � C F cl U U O W O O O O �QyQ� U U U U F�- J Z O c c a) c _J ~ > > > U UO W W W W LL J J LL O O O O FIL 0 0 0 0 0 co to a � 1 2w o 0 0 0 C y 00 0 0 0 0 O Fp N N N N V O Z w 00 00 00 00 Z 1 2 t_- O O O O O L Q O O O O dE Z O O O N M a cn c» f» v> �� -.. i NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 21, 2011 Mr. Peter G. Watson, President Ledgestone Property Owners Association P.O. Box 21 Fairview, North Carolina 28730 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0062 Permit No. NCO087556 Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mr. Watson: A review of Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP's monitoring report for October 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 10/02/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 10/03/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 10/09/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 10/10/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 10/16/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 10/17/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 10/23/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 10/24/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow,in conduit or thru treatment plant 10/30/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 10/31/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. NorthCaroGna �atura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.orn FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Mr. Peter G. Watson February 21, 2011 Page Two Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ORC S:\SWP\Buncombe\WastewaterlMinors\Ledgestone Subdivision 87556\NOV-2011-MV-0052.doc _A1 NGDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 21, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED—7010 1870 0003 0874 5973 Mr. Harold L. Henson, Mayor Town of Crossnore P.O. Box 129 Crossnore,North Carolina 28616 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 Permit NCO026654 Town of Crossnore Crossnore WWTP Case No. MV-2011-0011 Avery County Dear Mr. Henson: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$186.00 ($119.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against the Town of Crossnore. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report(DMR) submitted by the Town of Crossnore for the month of September 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0026654. The violations which occurred in September 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Crossnore violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO026654 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the Town of Crossnore: NoorthCarolina JVaturatt� SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterguality.ora I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215 and NPDES Permit No. $75.00 NC0026654, for failure to properly monitor Total Nitrogen quarterly in violation of the Permit Monitoring requirements. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215 and NPDES Permit No. $44.00 NC0026654, for failure to properly monitor Total Phosphorus quarterly in violation of the Permit Monitoring requirements. $119.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $186.00 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- 282.1(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 round or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; ( ) g q Y q tY q Y; (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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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. .;questing 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 Quality 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 14313-282.1(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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(30) 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 §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(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: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, z� �1Z� 1 Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments Water Quality Lab & Operations/ORC w/attachments S.%5,, ,1',A1,<:IyUlWaste�,�ate,%'!unicipai,( 2665:t4M4'201 I-Ool( foI � JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: MV-2011-0011 County: Avery Assessed Party: Town of Crossnore Permit No.: NC0026654 Amount Assessed: $186.00 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. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. 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-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT��, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF AVERY IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS THE TOWN OF CROSSNORE ) PERMIT NO. NCO026654 ) FILE NO. MV-2011-0011 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$186.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 21, 2011,the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE w `o `c IL 'M 16 o 0 z 5 5 0 r t LL LL W Q Z O C9 W F w � p:3 a c w ¢w J �J Uj J Q U F J N Q LL w j- O j - - z 2a E E D Z w O �� U O Ly C Q C V O Z \Z W) N wUlf a �. wR `m m > Z LL a 0W 3 Ow o 0 Q O M z 00 0 0 W tq > Q U a w U U � F O w z o. � O CL H 0 U} h- Z 0 J ~ > > U Up w w lal. J J F IL o 0 W O d' O co O O co �it O O O O Da N N U > zW m rn Z a O C r Y uj J o 0 CL O z ti v ww "' �' \_. /^ L1 i- �:.: _. _ _ _ _ ALT;.WVWA y�,A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 21, 2011 Mr. Charles F. Gay USDA US Forest Service 160-A Zillicoa Street Asheville, North Carolina 28802-2750 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0051 Permit No. NCO021148 Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area WWTP Clay County Dear Mr. Gay: A review of Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area WWTP's monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation BOD Week ending 08/28/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently,please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, ti C 4 Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Earth Environmental/ORC C:1Documents and SettingstjacantweikDesktoplNQV-2011-MV-0051.doc NorthCarolina Natur,911d�J North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.oM FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 AZ14JL) hICDEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman I Governor Director Secretary i February 21, 2011 Mr. Bob B. Leatherwood Silver Bluff Realty LLC 100 Silver Bluff Drive Canton, North Carolina 28716 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0077 Permit No. NCO033600 Pigeon Valley Rest Home WWTP Haywood County Dear Mr. Leatherwood: A review of Pigeon Valley Rest Home's WWTP monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 08/25/2010 45 mg/I 57.4 mg/l Daily Maximum Concentration Exceeded Flow, in conduit or thru 08/31/2010 0.025 mgd 0.031 mgd Monthly treatment plant Average Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet. Cantwell. Please review your records for a Flow of 0.112 MGD recorded on August 2, 2010. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Goldie &Associates/ORC S S No�rthCarotina .1 SN€ I laywoodUl4asrtew<ateriMirarslSiiver Bluff-Pigeon Valley 3360J1NC)V... 011.. V 0077.dac NatuCa!!l North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.om FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 21, 2011 Mr. Peter G. Watson, President Ledgestone Property Owners Association P.O .Box 21 Fairview, North Carolina 28730 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0079 Permit No. NCO087556 Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mr. Watson: A review of Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP's monitoring report for November 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended - 11/19/2010 45 mg/I 45.7 mg/I Daily Maximum Concentration Exceeded It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ORC S.\SWP\Buncornbe\WastewaterWinors\Ledgestone Subdivision 87556\NOV-201 1-LV-0079.doc NoorthCarolina INatura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.newaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 ATE" ••i� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 21, 2011 Mr. Joey Cupp, Manager Pilot Travel Centers LLC 5508 Lonas Road Knoxville, Tennessee 37909-3221 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0053 Permit No. NCO086053 Pilot Travel Center#393 WWTP Haywood County Dear Mr. Cupp: A review of Pilot Travel Center#393's WWTP monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Total Residual Chlorine Week ending 09/18/2010 Twice Weekly Failure to Monitor pH Week ending 09/18/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked"Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked"Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameters were left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Please also call this office concerning the use of the latest version of the DMR for your monthly reports. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Z A( -: Roger Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Sherita Kocke/Dynamis, Inc. Environmental Inc./ORC S:1SWP1Haywood\Wastewater\MinorslPilot"travel Center 860531Nt3V-2011-MV-0053.doc O�rthCarolina �atura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 HCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary February 22, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED —7010 1870 0003 0874 6017 Mr. Dennis Dorn, Manager Westside Village Properties, LLC 847 Tracy Grove Road Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED - 7010 1870 0003 0874 6024 Mr. Forest Thomas, Registered Agent Westside Village Properties, LLC 230 Fifth Avenue East Hendersonville,North Carolina 28792 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT (Notice of Continuing Violation) Westside Village Properties, LLC—Mr. Dennis Dorn, Manager NOV-2011-PC-0066 Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 Removal of Best Usage 401 Water Quality Certification(WQC) Conditions Henderson County Response deadline: March 7, 2011 Dear Messrs. Dorn and Thomas: The Asheville Regional Office, Division of Water Quality (DWQ)received your response on February 7, 2011 to the Notice of Violation (NOV) dated January 31, 2011. While this response answered some questions noted in the NOV, several questions in the original NOV remain unanswered. The DWQ requests an immediate response and clarification on the REQUIRED RESPONSE items listed later in this document. Violations listed in the original NOV are outlined below. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOl't�1CaY Ohria Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org u6il/ An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer [� s Messrs.Dorn and Thomas February 22,2011 Page 2 of 4 VIOLATIONS I. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 - A Construction Stormwater Permit (NCG010000) is issued upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for sites greater than one acre. No approved plan on-site, no rain gauge on-site,no monitoring or record keeping. II. Removal of Best Usage-15A NCAC 0211.0211 (2)—Approximately 30 feet of an unnamed tributary to Mill Pond Creek, a Class WS-IV stream in the French Broad River Basin, was impacted by additional,unauthorized fill,representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2). These 30 feet of fill is in addition to the approximately 140 feet of previously approved fill (culvert). III. Fa ilure to Secure a 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) A review of records confirmed that neither the DWQ nor the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE)has received a modification to the existing 404 Permit or 401 WQC, prior to the impacts noted in item II above. Such an application and/or modification is required pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Part 15A of North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0500. IV. 401 WQC Condition Violations -The WQC deemed certified for the 140 feet of culvert impact specifies that the activities must follow all conditions listed therein. The following condition violations were noted: Nos. 1, 13, and 16 detailed below(along with Condition 12). REQUIRED RESPONSE The DWQ requests that you respond by March 7,2011. Your response should be sent to the attention of Ms. Susan A. Wilson, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and should address the following items: 1. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000. A response was provided for this item. It is DWQ's understanding that compliance with the construction stormwater permit(rain gauge on-site, appropriate monitoring and record keeping)was not addressed until receipt of the NOV dated January 31, 2011. 2. Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 0211.0211 (2) and Condition Violations of 401 WQC a. Please explain why these impacts occurred without prior authorization. b. Please provide a map of the project area. The map must include all streams on-site, detailing all impacts (i.e., culverts and/or fill). Chomas This item must be addressed. You have not submitted a site plan to DWQ. The site plan must include all building footprints, impervious surface, and stormwater controls. You must also provide survey drawings of the newly installed culvert with elevations and length, along with the additional fill (the concreted area). Drawings of the newly installed culvert must clearly depict all dimensions; including length from the pre-existing, upstream NCDOT culvert to the culvert outlet. A drawing of the concreted area must clearly depict all dimensions, including channel width(i.e., distance between concrete wing walls) and distance from the pre-existing NCDOT downstream culvert inlet to the newly installed culvert outlet. All drawings provided to this office must be signed and sealed by an NC Professional Engineer. 3. Failure to Secure a 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) a. The DWQ is currently reviewing your response to this requirement. 4. 401 Water Quality Certification No. 3821 Condition Violations: a. Condition 1 —No Impacts Beyond those Authorized in the Written Approval or Beyond the Threshold of Use of this Certification. b. Condition 13 —Placement of Culverts and Other Structures in Waters and Wetlands. Existing stream dimensions must be maintained above and below locations of... the culvert. The 140 feet of authorized impact(culvert) still does not comply with this condition and is not"...placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot...". As stated previously,please provide survey plans for the newly installed culvert. c. Condition 16—If this Water Quality Certification is used to access building sites, then all lots owned by the applicant must be buildable without additional impacts to streams or wetlands. Please provide a plan layout to the Division of Water Quality with this response. Also state what the reason for'the additional, unauthorized impact. Please provide a complete, scaled site plan for the property, including footprints, impervious areas, etc. d. Condition 12—Stormwater Management Plan It is the DWQ's understanding that no Stormwater Management Plan (SMP)has been developed. A SMP is required as part of the 401 WQC. Stormwater Best Management Practices are required if the impervious surface cover is greater than or equal to 24%. Messrs.Dorn and Thomas February 22,2011 Page 4 of 4 Please provide the site plan and the impervious surface percentage. If impervious percentage is greater than or equal to 24%, DWQ will require plans and specifications for post-construction stormwater BMPs. You may wish to review the following link regarding requirements for stormwater management: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/sw2/ws/40 I/certsandpermits/swmanagement Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above-mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Susan A. Wilson at(828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: WBSCP Unit, Katie Merritt ARO File Copy USACOE Henderson County Planning S:\SWP\Henderson\401s\Non-DOT\Dom\Continuing NOV-201 I-PC-0066.Westside Village Dom.2 2011.doc is .. r',� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22, 2011 Mr. Jeff Lamm Southern Concrete Materials, Inc PO Box 5395 Asheville,NC 28813 SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection Southern Concrete Materials—Canton Facility Permit No: NCG140267 Haywood County Response deadline: March 18, 2011 Dear Mr. Lamm: This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on February 1, 2011, by Linda Wiggs and myself, at the Southern Concrete Materials (SCM)— Canton site. The facility was not in compliance with permit NCG140267. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains observations and comments for your reference. Please read through the report and notify the Division of Water Quality, by March 18, 2011, about SCM's future plans for the site. Please contact meat(828) 296-4665 or Susan.A.Wilson cr,ncdenr.gov, if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, ,Susan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer ` Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files Mike Hill, SCM 201 Boundary St., Waynesville,NC 28786 (w/Inspection Report) S:\SWP\Haywood\Stonnwater\NCG14 Ready Mix\SCM NCG140267\CEI.SCM-Canton.2 2011.doe Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality,org An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative rmative Action Employer t, \� __, 1�� �. � , __ Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG140267 Effective: 08/01/09 Expiration: 06/30/11 Owner: Southern Concrete Materials Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Southern Concrete Mat-Canton County: Haywood 38 New Clyde Hwy Region: Asheville Canton NC 28716 Contact Person: mr Title: Phone: 828-456-9048 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): On-site representative Mike Hill Phone: Related Permits: Inspection Date: 02/01/2011 Entry Time: 01:34 PM Exit Time: 02:30 PM Primary Inspector: Susan A Wilson Phone:828-294-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): - Linda S Wiggs Phone: 828-296-4500 Ext.4653 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Ready Mix Concrete Stormwater/Wastewater Discharge COC Facility Status: Q Compliant ■ Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:NCG140267 Owner-Facility: Southern Concrete Materials Inc Inspection Date:02/01/2011 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: Linda Wiggs and Susan Wilson (ARO- DWQ)inspected the Southern Concrete Materials-Canton site on February 1, 2011. The site was not in use and was gated(no personnel was on-site at the time). Per Mike Hill (the overseer of the Canton facility and the Waynesville facility)this facility has not been active for 2 years. SCM is leasing the property and still has the lease(and still has material on-site). DWQ recommends any waste material be removed from the site and totes be put undercover(as well as any other material under SCM's control which may contact stormwater). DWQ realizes that the property owner is storing some vehicles and other materials there. Fuel tanks should be emptied appropriately. DWQ highly recommends that SCM extricate itself from the lease. The site is small with a culverted stream underneath the property. The drop inlets(which are considered stormwater outfalls), are at the lowest point on-site. DWQ staff took pH readings at the areas of standing water and found readings in the range of 9.8- 10.2 S.U. (which is in exceedance of the instrearn water quality standard and permit requirement of 6-9 S.U.). Page: 2 Permit: NCG140267 Owner-Facility: Southern Concrete Materials Inc Inspection Date: 02/01/2011 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? Cl ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ❑ ❑ ❑' ■ #Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? n ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: This site is shut down - SCM has done no qualitative monitoring. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ #Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: The site is shut down - SCM has done no analytical monitoring. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE #Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ #Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: 2 drop inlets are on-site which are/were likely outfalls for stormwater. Page: 3 _ _--. _ ..:_.... _:_.___� __ J _-._ .__:.__ :._. _-- _-_.---_-._- _-__.. . \�_. /-\ f�'I J -� '..�i', ��� WNW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION February 22, 2011 Mr. Mike Simpson, General Manager Linville Land Harbor Property Owners Association PO Box 160 Linville, NC 28646 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Linville Land Harbor POA WWTP Permit No: NCO022756 Avery County Dear Mr. Simpson: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the inspection conducted on February 16, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0022756. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296- 4500 extension 4662. Sincerely, Wanda P Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Cecil L Lewis, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Avery\Wastewater\Minors\Linville Land Harbor 22756\CEI 2-16-11.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 10,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone: 828-296-4500 FAX: 828-299-7043 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Naturally Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org Qyl% United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved. OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 3' NCO022756 111 121 11/02/16 117 18I CI 19I SI 20III Remarks 211111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------—------Reserved-------------- 671 1.0 169 701 31 711 I 721 N I 73 W 74 711 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Linville Land Harbor WWTP 01:00 PM 11/02/16 10/02/01 86 Land Harbor Piz Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Linville NC 28646 03.00 PM 11/02/16 15/01/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Cecil L Lewis/ORC/828-733-8300/ Name,Address of Responsible OfficialTFitle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted J=,PO Box 160 Linville NC 28646//828-733-8300/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations&Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ d 0 aq Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. jPage# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 3I NCO022756 I11 12I 11/02/16 � 17 18ICI -. Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: COLLECTION SYSTEM: Permit number: WQCS00255 Consists of residential development with 1450 taps (no businesses) serving a seasonal population of-2500 in the summer and -200 in the winter. There are- 120,000 linear feet(-23 miles) of 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch gravity and force main sewer collection lines with 11 lift stations and 514 manholes. There is one portable generator. All lift stations are inspected 7 days a week. One lift station has telemetry. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: The 0.225 MGD extended aeration WWTP consists of: 76,000 gal flow equalization basin with dual 48 gpm submersible grinder pumps, dual high water alarms, telemetry and a blower; mechanical screw-type bar screen with a by-pass manual bar screen; dual train 137,500 gal aeration basins with three 20 HP blowers providing diffused air; dual 22 ft dia circular clarifiers with skimmers, sludge returns and air lift pumps; dual aerobic digestors with dual blowers; chlorine gas (150 lb cylinders) injection; flow splitter box; dual chlorine contact chambers (new 6436 gal and old -5000 gal); sulfur dioxide gas injection, aerated dechlorination chamber; Siemens Milltronics OCM III ultrasonic flow meter with totalizer& recorder; and 1963 (yr)diesel engine 125 KW standby power generator with auto transfer switch. A to C: Authorization to Construct issued 5-12-2005 to replace the three old WWTPs. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: Mike D. Simpson, General Manager Kermit Trammell - Operations Manager Scott Carpenter-Asst. Business Manager Chuck Abrams, President, Property Owners' Association OPERATOR INFORMATION: ORC: Cecil L. Lewis-Cert. # 10911-WW II & Cert. #993556 - CS 2 Back-up ORC(s): Lonnie Thompson - Cert. #989830-WW II and Timothy Jason Brown - Cert. #994151 -WW 1 & Cert. #993872 CS 1 Page# 2 Permit: NCO022756 Owner-Facility: Linville Land Harbor WWTP Inspection Date: 02/16/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation PERMIT/INSPECTION /LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 12-10-2009 by Janet Cantwell. The permit expires on 1-31-2015. The daily operator log was present on-site and had good notation of daily events, process control and field testing data. TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA: The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows: Temperature = 7.4 degrees Celsius pH = 6.04 units Dissolved Oxygen = 4.0 mg/I Settleable Solids= 380 ml/I = 38% SLUDGE MANAGEMENT: Excess MLSS are pumped by a commercial hauler(Don with Appalachian Pumping @ 828-264-2450 cell) and taken to the Town of Boone's WWTP. Five loads were removed from the WWTP in early winter 2010. FLOW MEASUREMENT: The Siemens Milltronics OCM III ultrasonic flow meter with totalizer& recorder was last calibrated on 5-13-2010. The electrical outlets in the effluent building, for the sampler, heater and flow meter, had been upgraded with GFCI outlets. EMERGENCY GENERATOR: There is a 1963 (year) diesel engine 125 KW standby power generator with auto transfer switch on-site. It is serviced by Mr. Danny Jaynes, LLH maintenance mechanic. The generator self- tests weekly on Tuesdays. There is an on-site diesel fuel storage facility. This generator was originally sized at 125 KW to operate the WWTP and the sluice gates on the property's lake dam. This dam was recently replaced at a cost of$6 million. The generator still works, but because of the age(nearly 50 years old), spare parts have become unavailable. Replacement of this generator and sizing of a new generator needs to be evaluated and budgeted. Page# 3 Permit: NCO022756 Owner-Facility: Linville Land Harbor WWfP Inspection Date: 02/16/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation EFFLUENT: The effluent data was as follows: pH = 6.53 units Temperature = 7.8 degrees Celsius Chlorine = 50 ug/I OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/ EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: Mr. Kermit Trammell, Operations Manager, C.L. Lewis, ORC, and Mr. Lonnie Thompson, back-up ORC, assisted in the inspection and appear to be operating and maintaining the facility very well. The effluent was clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT (SPAR): The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on 2-25-2010. All 1450 residents receive routine information mailings, regarding the consumer confidence report for the drinking water, the FOG (proper disposal of fats, oils and grease) program, and the wastewater SPAR. Page# 4 Permit: NCO022756 Owner-Facility: Linville Land Harbor VWV[P Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ fl Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical ■ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ■ Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ■ ❑ n 0 Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ n ❑ n Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n 10 Are float controls operable? ■ n n n Are audible and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n #Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ n n n Comment: Page# 5 Permit: NCO022756 Owner-Facility: Linville Land Harbor WWTP Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n n ■ n Are the diffusers operational? ■ n Cl n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ Cl n n Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ n ■ n Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n Cl n Are weirs level? ■ n n In Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? ■ In n n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n ❑ n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n Comment: Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ n n n Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ■ n n n Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ n n n Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Page# 6 Permit: NC0022756 Owner-Facility: Linville Land Harbor VW TP Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ n n n Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine(CAS No. 7782-50-5)? n n ■ n If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? n n ■ n If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000- -___) If yes,then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? n n ■ n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ n n n #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? n n ■ Cl Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? n n ■ Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? n n ■ n Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n Cl Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n ❑ n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: Page# 7 �� . i��, r ��' � , �_ LT WA As" f"A t. tj ■ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22,2011 Mr.J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Stormwater Inspection Upward Road NCSR 1783 DWQ Project No. 081754 TIP No. R-4430 Henderson County Dear Mr. Setzer: On February 3, 2011, I conducted a stormwater inspection for TIP Project No. R-4430,NCSR 1783,Upward Road construction project in Henderson County. Recent heavy rains resulted in the loss of sediment all along the project. Review of the rainfall data indicated compliance with the stormwater record requirements; however,the inspection data was incomplete by not including inspection dates, information and corrective actions needed. The inspection information needs to be included on the inspection reports. Continue to ensure that these records are maintained during the life of the project. Please refer to the attached inspection report for additional comments and/or recommendations. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Aaron Powell, P.E. Mark Davis, Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Setzer)R-4430 February 2011 Stormwater Inspection Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NUr/1��1,C/c`1,TO a.lin An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer (//��/}ah raIlff ��� � I�% ��% Form A June 2005 Site Inspection form- Constructic�ta Stormii'iater Perin IgPD S NCla0100 0 Site Name: ' - - `T'' DW Q R O: j f a f..^ Inspector: _ ✓ 1.D Q Inspection date: () Location: t- 2.County: (A2) � 5.5trearr: (A5) 3.Basin: (A3) � . 6.Class AM) 4.Location description:(A4) [Topographical vidnity map of site is attached for case fife] 7.Land disturbance due to construction)development. ( ) r s T ra— o�n"` S.On-site representative available d- urin Ins ection? . A'B) g Names) Title(s) Employer(s) 9.Erosio !on Control Plan(Part 1.Section A: No.2.) vs �.— Ncti ;yr Not . Is a copy of the approved plan on site and available for review? (A�) _' Inspected'3. 10 Rain Gau,ae(Part 1. Section B.No.1 Not Is a rain gauge present on the site at the time of inspection? (Al 0)=_ v' No a- : Inspected* 11 Rain Gauge Data(Part I.Section B.No. _ Nos'.° Ali a �T— Nn rT— Inspected ,, Is rain gauge data measured and recorded. ( ) ^��� Data from past 14 da S. Date : "; .r'� L � 4� Week 1 � Amount: 21 3 ` Week t y 3 $` }I'J eek i a 12.f�tinlmum�+lonitorinq&Aecard KeQpinti(Dart 1.Section 8.Ne.3.) Are inspection records of erosion&sedimentation control facilities complete&available on re _ (Al 2)=1-'Yew; Nc' r not ected" Dates of documented ins ections dunn the ast 14 da Week 1Is xkVt .. ,,� .sued .r.-F.`-r y. • '� ::3. Week 2: 13.Sedimentation impacts to waters: 14.Linear ft of stream Im acts Typical range of sediment depth: (All3a) ii A to = (Al 4) Maximum depth of sediment: (A13b) 15.Photo Documentation: Were photos taken? (Al 5) 2r-: g� ' '� No =T Photos(f.impacted water,2.sedimentation depths,3.sediment control measures, and 4.un-impacted upstream waters) and sketch map of where photos were taken are attached for case rile 16,Notes- ± There was no inspection dates listed between January 9,2011 and January 24,2011. Inspections are z required within 24 hours after a 0.5 inch rainfall event or at least once every seven(7)days. =4° x; There was no information listed under Phase of Grading. Instructions for keeping inspection records are listed at the top of the inspection form (SPPPForm30)f It is recommended that each stormwater outfall be identified in some manner for ease in maintaining;=> inspection records. 71 during projectpersonnelnotavaUabi- NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED —7010 1870 0003 0874 5997 Mr. Chris Braund, Town Manager Town of Lake Lure P.O. Box 255 Lake Lure,North Carolina 28746-0255 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 Permit NCO025381 Town of Lake Lure Lake Lure WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0049 -- Rutherford County Dear Mr. Braund: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,317.00 ($1,250.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against the Town of Lake Lure. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Town of Lake Lure for the month of October 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0025381. The violations which occurred in August 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Lake Lure violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO025381 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, l, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the Town of Lake Lure: NorthCarohna �aturallr� SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $1,250.00 NC0025381, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N - Cone. $1,250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $1,317.00 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- 2 8 2.1(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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 ..pare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality 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 14313-282.1(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 (30) 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 §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(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: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, A��e 41,IE�eA" Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office �- ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/attachments James & James Environmental/ ORC w/attachments is ti l'1Ruthect rJ';t'a;t�n<i#er:R-ltrnicih il':[,alcc Lure G4'WTP 25331"I '-'_pl 1-0049.doc JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0049 County: Rutherford Assessed Party: Town of Lake Lure Permit No: NC0025381 Amount Assessed: $1,317.00 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. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. 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. 14313-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS TOWN OF LAKE LURE ) PERMIT NO. NCO025381 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0049 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,317.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the .assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 22, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE Ls O o a L C Q Z O w �~ m OROl � ,n 0 O W UJF- OR U j f° J Q U O ~ r> d � � .0 r 0' W a O rn z ZW > Ow O U O O ` O } Q 3 V- U f- J 0 W Y Z W N = J J w 3 x U C a Cl) w z Q c aw o e- z a c o � s U a Ir C W 7 W U .J z Y Z R J} I- Z O J Q :3 U LL UO w J J LLa o 7 O co CD N Z f- 2w o CIAp (� O z w z F- O o w �+ np,' a Z E W J a in I NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.— 7010 1870 0003 0874 6000 Mr. Chris Braund, Town Manager Town of Lake Lure P.O. Box 255 Lake Lure,North Carolina 28746-0255 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 Permit NCO025381 Town of Lake Lure Lake Lure WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0047 Rutherford County Dear Mr. Braund: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $2,317.00 ($2,250.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against the Town of Lake Lure. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Town of Lake Lure for the month of August 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0025381. The violations which occurred in August 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Lake Lure violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO025381 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the Town of Lake Lure: None rthCarohna Naturally SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterouality.org 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0025381,by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for BOD - Conc. 1 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0025381, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for TSS - Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $1,000.00 NC0025381,by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N- Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.l(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $1,000.00 NC0025381, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for TSS - Conc. $2,250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $2,317.00 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. 14313- 282.1(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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 , OR 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 Quality 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 14313-282.1(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 (30) 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 seven (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: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger .C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/attachments James & James Environmental/ORC w/attachments �', H1".i2tthellord• `ttslcutt�r'_tilur7rcflaaf'(al«.L-weWWT1','38 PIV-2011-0047.doc JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0047 County: Rutherford Assessed Party: Town of Lake Lure Permit No: NC0025381 Amount Assessed: $2,317.00 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. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of.the following five factors applies. 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-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS TOWN OF LAKE LURE ) PERMIT NO. NCO025381 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0047 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2,317.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 22, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE Q) 0) CD Q (v ui IL w wx w Z o> rn rn o> m O ca m 2 m m a`> O_ >. a >. >. Z. t 2 _ r Q 9 g° 9 9 2 Z O (9 Ix w E- a) 0) OD W >— n m O o It v Cl) a w �w 5� o C o o �> (0a J a U O N M N N O 01 J v v a M t .1r W LL Oj Z ZW E E E E E 0 U ti d' 0 4 } z a) (1) m aYi ai J w 3 3 3 3 3 = x x x x x V 4- a o> a> o> Cl) r> m p 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 F� Q �.0 = as M a z o ow o 0 0 0 0 v> > U a Ix U W O V C C C J U Z U U U O r> Y d m Z F F F�- R J Z O J > > > > < U UO w w w w w lal. J J_ as O O O O O Ha o 0 0 0 0 7 O o O NZw 0 0 0 0 0 r- LZn. N N N N N '..,. U O ZLU m c0 00 00 m co z F- O O J O O O O L LU Q O 00 CD O 00 u. E w v N J d61 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED —7010 1870 0003 0874 5980 Mr. Chris Braund, Town Manager Town of Lake Lure P.O. Box 255 Lake Lure,North Carolina 28746-0255 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 Permit NCO025381 Town of Lake Lure Lake Lure WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0048 Rutherford County Dear Mr. Braund: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,629.50 ($1,562.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against the Town of Lake Lure. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Town of Lake Lure for the month of September 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0025381. The violations which occurred in August 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Lake Lure violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO025381 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, l, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the Town of Lake Lure: ne NorthCarohna JVaturally SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterguality.oro I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $312.50 NC0025381, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean Average limit for FECAL COLL 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $1,250.00 NC0025381, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N-Conc. 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.l(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0025381, by discharging wastewater into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for TSS - Conc. $1,562,50 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $1,629.50 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. 14313- 282.1(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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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 o£ Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 Quality 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 14313-282.1(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 (30) 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 seven (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: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being y 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments James & James Environmental/ORC w/attachments II.R Lit lie]I old•.! Ae Lui tbr,V I ib1�L ti`-'i)I 1-0048,doc � � JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0048 County: Rutherford Assessed Party: Town of Lake Lure Permit No: NC0025381 Amount Assessed: $1,629.50 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 applies. 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. 14313-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, ,.. AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS TOWN OF LAKE LURE ) PERMIT NO. NCO025381 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0048 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,629.50 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 22, 2011,the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE a v r U Q W W W m Z W 0 m J E Q Q O °m > > .O C) _ Q Y q` O w LU r m 00 a' O� o vi J O 0 0 O W F W =Q Cl) O Cl) J� n Q U H O M � o � M a� s w LL E 0j o Z t-m o E E O U co d' O O Z J O W Y Y Y W 6V ] W W W w J J W X X X LL M M M m O O O O Q z a UJ s r M t- z o 0 0 ai > U a � U C W O U `1 W J 0 C J 00 Z 0 ci 'Y a LL z H to J Z O c c c U v w w w Q 0 LL J J Ha o o a O M 0 N Z� o 0 0 CD r- Oa N N N U O Z K Z R y Y o O J N p O Q N LO o a W o; N J a `fl Qn HCU R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22,2011 Mr.J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection NCSR 1783 Upward Road DWQ Project 08-1327 TIP No. R-4430 Henderson County Dear Mr. Setzer: On February 3, 2011, I inspected the construction work on Upward Road between US Highway 176 and Howard Gap Road in Henderson County. Construction work is now taking place all along Upward Road between Howard Gap Road and US Highway 176. Recent rains have resulted in sediment and erosion control structures being impacted and the loss of sediment in some areas. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are repaired and maintained and that any off-site sediment is removed. Seeding and mulching should be performed as needed,to protect downstream waters. Please refer to the attached copy of the inspection report for additional comments regarding the inspection. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Aaron Powell Mark Davis, Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office Upward Road R-4430 Inspection Letter February 2011 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOlthCarO.h a. Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org ���K"��l/r� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �_ , ;4 __ DWO Site Visits for DOTProiects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: February 3,2011� County: Henderson Region: I Asheville DOT Division: Division 14 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 08-1327 NW Permit#: 13, 12, 14 rp#: Project Name: Upward Road Widening Project R-4430 Location of Project: Upward Road(NCSR 1783)between US Highway 176 and Howard Gap Road Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no, estimated date of completion: I Activities(DOT): Water Quality Concerns(DWQ): X❑ Bridge ❑ Steam Standards Violation X❑ Culvert X❑ Turbidity ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Bottomless Arch ❑ Oil/Petroleum X❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Spoil Pile ❑ Failed E& S control measures ❑ Borrow Pit X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Stream Restoration X❑ Fill ❑ On-site Stream Relocation ❑ Buffer Impacts(see below) ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Other X❑Bank Stabilization ❑ Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone 1 Est Acres 1 ❑Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑ yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar-Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ac Zone 2: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt ❑Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation ❑Prohibited DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Bat Fork Creek and tributaries,tributary to Dunn Creek and tributaries to King Creek Basin/Subbasin: French Broad 040302 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated x❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert ❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: X❑0— 1/loth acre ❑1/11`h to 1/3rd acre 0.1 acre ❑1/3r.dto 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet 891 linear feet Additional comments: Reviewed project with DOT staff. Recent rains have resulted in sediment and erosion control structures being impacted and sediment loss in several locations. Any off-site sediment should be removed. Repair slope areas between the old culvert and new culvert near US Highway 176. Remove off-site sediment that has accumulated off right of way near Station 103+00. Repair and maintain all erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. Upward Road R-4430.Inspection February 2011 WYV IF NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Surface Water Protection Section February 18, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7515 2441 7009 1680 0000 7515 2458 Ms.Gail Addis Ms. Mary Ruth Queen, (new owner of: 6 Mooreview Dr.) (owner of: 6 Douglas Place) 144 Lakeshore Drive 16 Westridge Drive Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Asheville, North Carolina 28803 7009 1680 0000 7516 2465 7009 1680 0000 7515 2472 Ann and Phillip Player Ms. Mary B. Johnson 7 Douglas Place 8 Douglas Place Asheville, North Carolina 28803 Asheville, North Carolina 28803 7009 1680 0000 7515 2489 7009 1680 0000 7515 2250 Ms. Carol Lathuras Don and Aileen Jones (owner of: 10 Douglas Place) 11 Douglas Place 3 Commodore Drive, Apt. # 153 Asheville, North Carolina 28803 Emeryville, California 94608 7010 1870 0003 0874 6048 7010 1870 0003 0874 5959 Mary Ruth Queen Mark and Josephine Pedersen Post Office Box 1724 12 Douglas Place Hendersonville, NC 28793-1724 Asheville, North Carolina 28803 (2"d MAIL ATTEMPT- 2/23/2011) Subject: Sewer Repair at:. 6 Mooreview Drive From Private Sewer Collection System Buncombe County Dear Sirs and Madams: On July 8, 2010 and August 13, 2010 the Division of Water Quality notified the owners of: 6 Mooreview Drive -former owner: Laurie Ledford, 6 Douglas Place - Mary Ruth Queen, 7 Douglas Place -Ann and Phillip Player, 8 Douglas Place - Mary B. Johnson, 10 Douglas Place - Carol Lathuras, 11 Douglas Place - Don and Aileen Jones and 12 Douglas Place - Mark and Josephine Pedersen regarding the privately owned sewer collection system line that runs under the garage at: 6 Mooreview Drive. North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Asheville Regional Office Location:2090 U.S.Hwy.70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 27107 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NatuA�/if An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer L F`� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 22, 2011 Mr. Jeff Lamm,Environmental Affairs Southern Concrete Materials, Inc. P.O. Box 5395 Asheville,NC 28813 SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection Southern Concrete Materials—Waynesville Facility Permit No: NCG140153 Haywood County Response deadline: March 18, 2011 Dear Mr. Lamm: This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on February 1, 2011,by Linda Wiggs and myself, at the SCM-Waynesville site. The facility was not in compliance with permit NCG140153, mainly due to an additional stormwater discharge outfall that was identified near the entrance to the plant. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations and comments for your reference. Please respond to the comments in the inspection report by March 18, 2011. Please contact me at (828) 296-4665 or Susan.A.Wilsonkncdenr.gov, if I can be of any further assistance. Since. ely, usan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files Mike Hill, SCM 201 Boundary St., Waynesville,NC 28786 (w/Inspection Report) S:\SWP\Haywood\Stormwater\NCG14 Ready Mix\SCM NCG140153\CEI.SCM Waynesville.2 2011.doc Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOrthCaralina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org �aturall� An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer ,� - � 1�;� � �. _ _ Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG140153 Effective: 08/01/09 Expiration: 06/30/11 Owner: Southern Concrete Materials Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Southern Concrete Mat-Haywood County: Haywood 201 Boundary$t Region: Asheville Waynesville NC 28786 Contact Person: Title: Phone:828-253-6421 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): On-site representative Mike Hill Phone: Related Permits: Inspection Date: 02/01/2011 Entry Time: 03:00 PM Exit Time: 05:00 PM Primary Inspector: Susan A Wilson Phone:828-294-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Linda S Wiggs Phone: 828-296-4500 Ext.4653 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Ready Mix Concrete Stormwater/ Wastewater Discharge COC Facility Status: 0 Compliant ■ Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:NCG140153 Owner-Facility: Southern Concrete Materials Inc Inspection Date: 02/01/2011 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: Susan Wilson and Linda Wiggs,ARO- DWQ, conducted a site inspection at the SCM-Waynesville facility on February 1, 2011. Mike Hill of SCM was present during the site inspection. Records were generally well kept. As noted previously,the SWPPP must be updated annually(DWQ recommends that the Plan be organized in the same fashion as the questions in this inpsection form, for ease of review). An updated permit should be in the plan. DWQ did not see stormwater/wastewater analytical results for 2009. Facility inspections are required 2/year and should be well documented in the plan (along with any actions taken regarding stormwater/wastewater areas; for example, if the basins are cleaned of residuals-the date and action should be noted in the plan). The main concern during the inspection was the basin near the plant entrance. As noted previously, DWQ considers this a stormwater/wastewater outfall as it is currently configured. Qualitative and analytical monitoring should be conducted from this outfall and the site plan should be modified to reflect this outfall. SCM may wish to re-evaluate this area to determine if it can be reconfigured to eliminate its potential for discharge. During the time of inspection,there was essentially no freeboard height and the basin would discharge during the next rain event. Page: 2 Permit:NCG140153 Owner-Facility:Southern Concrete Materials Inc Inspection Date: 02/01/2011 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current p ractices? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ Q ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ #Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The SWPPP was essentially complete-some aspects of it needed fine tuning (the facility inspection program, update the manual annually, etc.) Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ ❑ n ❑ Comment: Qualitative monitoring is being conducted at one SDO. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ■ ❑ ❑ #Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: Analytical monitoring for the SDO was performed in 2010 and 2008 (DWQ has no records of monitoring in 2009). No monitoring has to be conducted for vehicle maintenance (and no monitoring is required)-all maintenance is conducted in an interior area (covered - not exposed to storm events). Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE #Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page: 3 Permit:NCG140153 Owner-Facility: Southern Concrete Materials Inc Inspection Date: 02/01/2011 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine #If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? fl 0 ■ #Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? n n Q i Comment: A copy of the permit was in the SWPPP (but it was out of date). The current general permit for Ready Mix facilities was issued effective August 1, 2009 (it is set to expire this year and a draft will be out for review in the near future). DWQ has concerns about the basin near the entrance to the property. This basin was full during the time of inspection, with essentially no freeboard height. DWQ considers this to be a wastewater outfall, as it is currently configured. Qualitative and analytical monitoring will be required for this area (and should be designated in the SWPPP). SCM should review this area to prevent potential runoff. This area has greater potential to directly reach surface waters than the area at the back of the property which essentially discharges to the railroad ditch. SCM should submit an updated site plan with the response to the inspection letter. Also, the next set of sample results should be submitted to the ARO. Page: 4 ROENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary February 23,2011 Lois Herb 410 Bloody Fork Rd Burnsville,NC 28714 Dolph Silvers Dolph and S.W. Silvers Construction 295 Saw Mill Hollow Road Burnsville,NC 28714 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Response—Tentative Proposal Approval Herb Property NOV-2010-OP-0020 Yancey County Dear Ms.Herb and Mr. Silvers: The Division of Water Quality has received correspondence from Altamont Environmental,Inc. dated February 14,2011,in response to the NOV noted above. The response includes three proposed courses of action to return the site to compliance related to violations of 15A NCAC 2H.0500 and 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2). NOV Response 93 presents the most acceptable option to help restore a portion of the stream impacted by fill activities and preserve additional stream length as compensatory mitigation. The remedial actions presented in Response #3 are tentatively approved. A restoration plan,detailing pipe removal and stream channel restoration, should be submitted for final approval prior to any work being undertaken. Any modification to the proposed compensatory mitigation required by the Corps of Engineers will be acceptable to the Division. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford ` f Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection cc: Paul Dow—Altamont Environmental,Inc. (e-copy) George Saenger—Attorney(e-copy) Tommy Burleson—Avery County Planning(e-copy) Tasha McCormick—USACE(e-copy) ARO File Copy SASWP\Yancey\Complaints\Herb Property\APRVL.2.22.11.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 7 Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOrthCarohna Phone:828-296450M FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Nat'/y� // u aL`b An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer \ ... -.. �`. V,_>/� _._. _.._ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 23, 2011 Mr. Walter T. McGee, President Biltmore Investments LTD P.O. Box 745 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0057 Permit No. NCO076082 Bear Wallow Valley MHP WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. McGee: A review of Bear Wallow Valley MHP WWTP°s monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation pH Week ending 09/04/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor Temperature Week ending 09/04/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Kevin C. White/ORC S:1SWP1FlendersontVllastewatertMinors\Bear Wallow Valley KAHP 760821NOV-20'1 1-MV-0057.doc NorthCarolina Nawra!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION February 23, 2011 Ronald Wilcox, Ph.D., Superintendent Madison County Schools 5738 Hwys 25 /70 Marshall NC 28753-9006 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Laurel Elementary School WWTP Permit No: NCO034207 Madison County Dear Dr. Wilcox: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the inspection conducted on February 18, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0032207. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662. Sincerely, 4 Wanda P Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Randy Joseph, ORC Jamie List, Madison County Health Department Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Madison\Wastewater\Minors\Laurel Elementary 34207\CEI 2-18-11.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NOrthCaro ina Phone: 828-296-4500 FAX: 828-299-7043 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 ;Vatmrallff Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org<✓` United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. E P/� Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 /`1 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO034207 ( 11 121 11/02/18 117 18I CI 19I SI 201 I Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------------Reserved----------------- 67I 1.0 169 701 31 711 II 721 NJ 73I ' 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data �u Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Laurel Elementary School WWTP 11:30 AM 11/02/18 10/10/01 1255 NC Hwy 212 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Marshall NC 28753 12:00 PM 11/02/18 15/09/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Randy A Joseph/ORC/828-622-7550/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Woody Ammons,115 Blannahassett Is Marshall NC 28753//828-649-9276/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations&Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers i� Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. 3I N00034207 I11 12I 11/02/18 1 18'CI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: COLLECTION SYSTEM: The collection system consists of: one main 6-inch gravity line, one manhole and no pump stations. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP): The WWTP consists of a 0.005 MGD extended aeration package plant with: grease trap; manual bar screen; aeration basin with one blower providing diffused air; and clarifier with skimmer and sludge returns RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: Ronald Wilcox, Ph.D., Superintendent Richard Paxton, Maintenance Supervisor OPERATORS: ORC: Randy Joseph —Cert. # 15506-WW—II & Cert. #26903—CS - I Back-up ORC: Christopher M. Ladd—Cert. # 10880 WW— I & Cert. # 13877 CS - III PERMIT/ INSPECTION /LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 6-8-10 by Wanda Frazier. The permit expires on 9-30-2015 The daily operator log was present and had good notation of daily events, process control and field testing data. TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA: The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows: Temperature = 9.6 degrees Celsius pH = 7.01 units Dissolved Oxygen = 5.88 mg/I Page# 2 Permit: NCO034207 Owner-Facility: Laurel Elementary School VWVfP Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Settleable Solids = 500 ml/I = 50% OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: The grease trap had been pumped (twice a year). Excess solids had been wasted and pumped from the plant(December 2010). The area around the WWTP, inside the fence, had been maintained. The rusted grates over the aeration basin had been replaced. A new mailbox(for the logbook) had been installed. A ventilated metal shelf had been mounted on the inside of the fence to sit field testing equipment. Mr. Richard Paxton, Maintenance Supervisor, and Mr. Randy Joseph, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appear to be operating and maintaining the facility very well. EFFLUENT: The effluent data was as follows: - Dissolved Oxygen= 2.6 mg/I pH = 6.97 units Temperature = 9.8 degrees Celsius The effluent was very clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT (SPAR): The July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on July 14, 2010. EQUIPMENT NEEDED: In 2009, the entire Big Laurel Creek watershed (which includes the stream that the Laurel School discharges into)was reclassified to Outstanding Resource Waters(ORW). The Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) supplemental classification is intended to protect unique and special waters having excellent water quality and being of exceptional state or national ecological or recreational significance. To qualify,waters must be rated Excellent by DWQ, and have one of the following outstanding resource values: Page# 3 Permit: NCO034207 Owner-Facility: Laurel Elementary School WWTP Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 1. Outstanding fish habitat or fisheries, 2. Unusually high level of water based recreation or potential for such kind of recreation, 3. Some special designation such as N.C.Scenic/Natural River, or National Wildlife Refuge, 4. Important component of state or national park or forest; or 5. Special ecological or scientific significance (rare or endangered species habitat, research or educational areas.) All ORWs are High Quality Waters (HQW) by supplemental classification. MOTOR AND BLOWER NEEDED: Although no changes were made in your NPDES permit(renewed in 2010), it is requested that an additional motor and blower be added at the wastewater treatment plant. There is currently only one motor and blower at the WWTP. Another motor and would provide additional protection of these Outstanding Resource Waters, allowing the WWTP to operate in the event that the existing motor and blower fail. Page# 4 Permit: NCO034207 Owner-Facility: Laurel Elementary School VWVfP Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (if the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ Cl Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ In n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n D Cl Comment: Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ Cl n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n n ■ n Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ n n n Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable? ■ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ❑ n ■ n Page# 5 Permit: NC0034207 Owner-Facility: Laurel Elementary School WWl-P Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? In n ■ n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/<of the sidewall depth) ■ Cl n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n In Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ Cl n n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ n ■ n Comment: Page# 6 Aff"i NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 23, 2011 Ms. Carolyn F. Edmundson Country Acres Mobile Home Park 25 Keith Memorial Drive Mills River, North Carolina 28759-2522 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0081 Permit No. NCO066249 Country Acres MHP VMTP Henderson County Dear Ms. Edmundson: A review of Country Acres MHP WWTP's monitoring report for November 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended - 11/03/2010 45 mg/I 92 mg/1 Daily Maximum Concentration Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. A review of Country Acres MHP's DMRs has shown that they do not contain the required ten(10)days between the sampling of parameters which are required to be sampled twice per month per your NPDES permit. Part ll, Section A. of your NPDES permit states: 2/ Month: Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. Please begin using the required protocol on future DMRs. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files J. F. Edwards/ORC One S:iSWPlHe.ndr-rso.ii\Wastew2ter\hAinorslCouiitry Acres MHP 662491NOV-2011-LV-0081.doc NorthCarolina N<rtumilY North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 ," _J �. r�wur��.aiw WDER North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION February 23, 2011 Ronald Wilcox, Ph.D., Superintendent Madison County Schools 5738 Hwys 25 /70 Marshall NC 28753-9006 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Madison County Middle School WWTP Permit No: NCO080659 Madison County Dear Dr. Wilcox: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the inspection conducted on February 18, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit N00080659. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662. Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Randy Joseph, ORC Jamie List, Madison County Health Department Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Madison\Wastewater\Minors\Madison Middle School 80659\CEI 2-18-11.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 -One Phone: 828-296-4500 FAX: 828-299-7043 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 ;Vaturallr� Internet:www.ncwaterguality.orcl j 1�._�/:: \�_, United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO080659 111 121 11/02/18 117 18I CI 19I SI 201 I Remarks 21LI ( Ij6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----------Reserved--------- ---- 671 1.0 169 701 31 71 I I 721 NJ 73I 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data uI 1� Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Madison County Middle School WWTP 10:40 AM 11/02/18 10/10/01 US Hwy 25-70 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Marshall NC 28753 11:10 AM 11/02/18 15/09/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Randy A Joseph/ORC/828-622-7550/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Ronald Wilcox,115 Blannahassett Is Marshall NC Contacted 28753//828-649-2269/8286499015 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Operations&Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ y , f> // Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date X10 CC EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1` 3I NCO080659 (11 12I 11/02/18 ' 17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: COLLECTION SYSTEM: The collection system consists of three 6-inch gravity lines; one from the Middle School, one from the Brush Creek School and one from the Health Center. There are two manholes. There are no pump stations. WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM: The 0.009 MGD wastewater treatment system consists of: 1,000 gallon grease trap for each school (Madison Middle& Brush Creek Elementary); 10,300 gallon septic tank(original tank); 3,000 gallon settling tank(original pump tank)with two 15-inch pvc Orenco biotube effluent filters; 10,000 gallon recirculation tank(added in 2001)with dual 1 HP (80 gpm) pumps; 50' x 51' (-2500 sq ft) recirculating sand filter(ratio 1:1)with low pressure pipe (LPP) distribution lines; 4-inch recirculation line to the settling (pump)tank; applied flow to sand filter is - 18,000 gpd at a design flow over 15 hours; actual pump run time per day is- 3.75 hours for 22 doses/day; electro-mechanical timer to control the dosing / resting intervals of wastewater 10 minute intervals: 10 minutes on and 30 minutes off, rather than demand cycles; 50% of effluent flow is recirculated; tablet chlorinator; chlorine contact tank; flow meter; tablet dechlorinator; effluent outfall discharge pipe with flap valve. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: Ronald Wilcox, Ph.D., Superintendent, Madison Co. Board of Education Richard Paxton, Maintenance Supervisor OPERATOR INFORMATION: ORC: Randy Joseph-Cert. # 15506-WW- 11 & Cert. #26903-CS- Back-up ORC: Christopher M. Ladd-Cert. # 10880 WW-1 & Cert.# 13877 CS - I Il PERMIT/ INSPECTION/LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 6-8-2010 by Wanda Frazier. The permit expires on September 30, 2015. Page# 2 Permit: NCO080659 Owner-Facility: Madison County Middle School WWTP Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation The daily operator log was present and had good notation of daily events and field testing data. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/ EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: TANKS: Both of the 1,000 gallon grease traps had been pumped. The septic tank and settling tank had been pumped. The two biotube filter cartridges had been cleaned. SAND FILTER: The sand was replaced in the sand filter beds in November 2009. The sludge contaminated sand had been removed from the top layer of the sand filter bed. The sand filter beds had been cleaned, re-leveled with new replacement sand, raked and were free of vegetation. The sand sludge and vegetation was removed and double bagged in trash bags in preparation for transfer to the Madison County Landfill transfer station. This waste was previously tested for TCLP parameters and cleared for disposal. The Madison County landfill (Jim Huff 649-2311) transfers this "special waste"for ultimate disposal in Tennessee. Some of the perforated pvc laterals had been replaced, so that there were no flow restrictions. All of the laterals were level, flowing freely and evenly distributing the flow across the surface of the entire sand filter bed. DISINFECTION: The chlorine contact tank had been pumped. There were no accumulated solids or debris in the chlorinator and dechlorinator vaults. FLOW MEASUREMENT: The effluent flows are currently based on the potable water meter readings. The maintenance staff are in the process of replacing the old Stevens 61 R flow meter with a new Eastech Vantage 2210 Ultrasonic flow meter with data port capable of electronically downloading flow data. EFFLUENT OUTFALL: A new flapper valve had been installed on the end of the effluent outfall pipe to prevent Page# 3 Permit: NCO080659 Owner-Facility: Madison County Middle School wVVTP Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation backflow from the creek, during periods of high rainfall and high stream flows, into the chlorination and dechlorination vaults. EFFLUENT: The effluent data was as follows: Dissolved Oxygen = 3.52 mg/1 pH = 6.89 units Temperature = 11.2 degrees Celsius Chlorine = <14 ug/l The effluent was very clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits. The.outfall at the stream and downstream were also very clear. SUMMARY: Mr. Richard Paxton, Maintenance Supervisor, and Mr. Randy Joseph, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appear to be operating and maintaining the system in accordance with permit conditions. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT(SPAR): The July 1, 2009 -June 30, 2010 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on July 14, 2010. Page# 4 Permit: NCO080659 Owner-Facility: Madison County Middle School VWVTP Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ o o Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 00 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Ell n ■ n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? n ❑ ■ n Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ n n n Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ n n n Are high and low water alarms operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? n n ■ n Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ n n n Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ n n n Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ■ n Cl n #Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ n n Cl #Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) n n ■ n Comment: 50% of the flow is recirculated, as designed. Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? IN n n n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ Cl n n Number of tubes in use? 3 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ Cl n n Page# 5 Permit: NC0080659 Owner-Facility: Madison County Middle School WWfP Inspection Date: 02/18/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ n n 1-1 Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ ❑ n n Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? n n ■ n Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ n #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ® n n n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 3 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: Page# 6 �Ar NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 23, 2011 Mr. Charles F. Gay USDA US Forest Service 160—A Zillicoa Street Asheville, North Carolina 28802-2750 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0056 Permit No. NCO020486 North Mills River Recreation Area WWTP Henderson County Dear Mr. Gay: A review of North Mills River Recreation Area's WWTP monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Total Residual Chlorine Week ending 09/04/2010 Twice Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left,off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ORC S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\Noilh Mills River Rec 204£61NOV-2011-MV-0056.doc NonithCarolina ,Vatura!!ry North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.ora FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 23, 2011 Mr. Michael Moiling USDI National Park Service 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, North Carolina 28803 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-MV-0055 Permit No. NCO072729 Mount Pisgah Lodge & Recreation Area WWTP Haywood County Dear Mr. Moiling: A review of Mount Pisgah Lodge & Recreation Area WWTP's monitoring report for September 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Fecal Coliform Week ending 09/25/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have.been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Si\SWP\I Iay�voodlVt'a tewatt-,rUsAiiiors\Mt.Pisgah lodge&RecA.rea 27291Nc7V-2Q1�-NiV gt?5�.di:,c NorthCarotina ,Vatara!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.ora FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 AIFJ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 23, 2011 Mr. Mike Moiling USDI National Park Service 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, North Carolina 28803 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LM-0009 Permit No. NCO072729 Mount Pisgah Lodge& Recreation Area VVWTP Haywood County Dear Mr. Moiling: A review of Mount Pisgah Lodge& Recreation Area WWTP's monitoring report for October 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 10/12/2010 400#/100ml 600#/100ml Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the Daily Maximum Fecal violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted. Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC Week ending 10/02/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor Broth,44.5C If the above Fecal Coliform parameter was left off inadvertently,please send an amended DMR within 10 business days of receipt of this letter to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR and also a copy to this office. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, -?f& .-1 0a Roger"C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files S:ISWI'11-1,aywoudVVVastewateriMiriorsiMt. Pisgah Lodge&Rec Area 72729\NOV-2011 LM-0009 doc NorthCarolina �Vatura!!r� North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 \ , / \ \_. 1 A74 WNW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 23, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7010 1870 0003 0874 6031 Mr. Michael Molling USDI National Park Service 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville,North Carolina 28803 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 Permit NCO072729 USDI National Park Service Mount Pisgah Lodge &Recreation Area WWTP Case No. LV-2011-0050 Haywood County Dear Mr. Molling: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$167.00 ($100.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against USDI National Park Service. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by USDI National Park Service for the month of August 2010. This review has.shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0072729. The violations which occurred in August 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that USDI National Park Service violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO072729 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against USDI National Park Service: One NhCarolina Naturally SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 -,_.Internet:www.ncwateraualitv.om 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0072729, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for BOD - Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $100.00 NC0072729, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for BOD - Conc. $100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $167.00 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- 282.1(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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 .ring 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 Quality 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 143 B-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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 (30) 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 §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(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: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/attachments DWQ Central Files w/ attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/attachments S�if'liatir Eft�t5t4�c t�i�lliaii3rti'�It.flkt.,oh Lodge&Rec Area !2729. V-2011-0050.efoi JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2011-0050 County: Haywood Assessed Party: USDI National Park Service/Mt. Pisgah Lodge Permit No.: NC0072729 Amount Assessed: $167.00 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 applies. 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. 14313-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF HAYWOOD IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS USDI NATIONAL PARK SERVICE/ ) MT. PISGAH LODGE ) PERMIT NO. NCO072729 ) FILE NO. LV-2011-0050 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $167.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 23, 2011,the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE. w w m a x x w w O E °' d i= E _ `m O > O > r s — � W Q O � Z O WW F cV o M N o O:1 Na clli 0 O W hW J Q v O n o O v `o 3 J = w U. OM — — Z =N E E m _SO V GF O v N O Q f) T- U Z GZ L N w G a J W aa)i (D Q C � a OLU Z _ Q Z Q OF' 0) o Z Lu 0 O O O Q > U d tl N d O J .0 N Im LLI W W o O a L U U _ O O 0 a com 0 0 U O w w J FC o 0 _ O N (7 n r- Rw o 0 C �Oa N N (Oj O Z LU a0 00 Z 0 1- O > � o _ J O Y Q O O a E w J a f9 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 24, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Ms. Patty Elliott I T&K Enterprises 3365 Sugar Hill Road Marion,North Carolina 28752 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 Permit NCO086428 I T & K Enterprises Marion Travel Plaza WWTP Case No. LM-2011-0008 McDowell County Dear Ms. Elliott: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$535.75 ($468.75 civil penalty+$67.00 enforcement costs) against I T &K Enterprises. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by I T & K Enterprises for the month of July 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0086428. The violations which occurred in July 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that I T& K Enterprises violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO086428 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against I T & K Enterprises: NorthCarohna Naturally SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterguality.orgly� I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $125.00 NC0086428, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI. $31.25 For 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor TEMP-C in violation of NPDES Permit No.NC0086428. $31.25 For 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor DO in violation of NPDES Permit No.NC0086428. $31.25 For 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Flow in violation of NPDES Permit No.NC0086428. $250.00 For 4 of the 4 failures to properly monitor CHLORINE in violation of NPDES Permit No. NC0086428. $468.75 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $535.75 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. 14313- 282.1(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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center ,;; Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 Quality 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 14313-282.1(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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 (30) 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 seven(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: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919)431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, 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 of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, tic" . Edwards,Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/attachments S:.SV I'\Tvlcfh? elf•.4Uaslex-ater;vincx,`•.�Aariun Travel Plaza 8tA23`•.1.M-201 1-0008.doe JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LM-2011-0008 County: McDowell Assessed Party: IT & K Enterprises/Marion Travel Plaza Permit No.: NC0086428 Amount Assessed: $535.75 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. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. 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-282.1(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 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF MCDOWELL IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS I,T & K ENTERPRISES/MARION TRAVEL } PLAZA ) PERMIT NO. NCO086428 ) FILE NO. LM-2011-0008 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $535.75 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 24, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality within thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30)days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE v W w. W c c c c c c c a. a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 } x m m m m m 'm 'ia z W z 5 > 5 > 5 5 5 O � O c'i c�i chi �i c'i LTi LTi d F- E_xE . � 0 2 0 N N N N N N N W LL LL LL LL 11 LL LL a Z 0 WH O WI= Ir >a o >— 0:3 0 0 0 w w 7J m 7'I J� J� U U F 0 r O J rJ LL Ix LLW z Q 1=Q > > >' ::3' E E w jui 0 U co 0 O O z z N -.-- •CL CV W L ' «+ w w 3 3 3 3 3 C Lr d X X X X ?>� U. W LL LL N N N N 7 U Lf) Y W co (]W O W O O O O O O O Q ~ Z W o d 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 U a N LQ IL } > LU �- W W z z z z C OU IJ 0 O O O 0 a a w a = _ _ = 0 ° w mLL LL IL 0 U U U O LL F- z z _ O c O c c c c c c J ~ M < > > > > > > > V LL 0 W 0 W W W W W W W J J J_ J_ U.n• O LL¢,•d O O O O O O O 1--0. o F-a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c O W O N (7 O C9 rx� o Q 2w 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 O W 00 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F LL N N N N N N N N U 0 z� r � Z0 F c.� t` r r r r I- n z. . C F- 0 y > I}- 0 0 Y J O +� J N Ln Lmo LLo N N N Q N a n J a �' 0 a fD» v -.� �' ��_j� WA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 24, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Carson Fisher Burke County General Services P.O. Box 1486 Morganton, North Carolina 28680-1486 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(1) and Collection System Permit WQCS00324 Burke County General Services Burke County Collection System Case'No. DV-2011-0008 Burke County Dear Mr. Fisher: This letter transmits an assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$8,067.00 ($8,000.00 civil penalty+$67.00 enforcement costs) against Burke County General Services. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow(SSO) (Incident#201100078) 5-Day Report submitted by Burke County General Services. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00324 and G.S. 143-215,1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Burke County General Services violated the terms, conditions or requirements of Collection System Permit WQCS00324 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A, 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 Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Burke County General Services. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-29645001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer"(�, atura �/�/ 1 of 1 violation of North Carolina GS-143-215.1 and Permit# $8,000.00 WQCS00324 for a Sanitary Sewer Overflow of 7,000 to 8,000 \ gallons of untreated wastewater from the collection system. $8,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY . $67.00 ENFORCEMENT COST $8,067.00 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- 282.1(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 days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (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: Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 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 _,-c that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the ,ion of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request all be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors inNCGS 14313-282.1(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 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 the Division of Water Quality 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 thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 AND Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor Division of Water Quality DENR 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 OR 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 (30) 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 fof official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of-Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed -provided the original and one copy of the document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714 Telephone (919) 733-2698 Facsimile: (919) 733-3478 AND Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to Mary Penny Thompson, Registered Agent Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 AND Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 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 (30) 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. Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality Section staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Ro er . Edwards Water Quality Regional Supervisor Asheville Region Division of Water Quality ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments PERCS Unit Enforcement Files w/attachments Public Information Officer SASWPOUrke\Collection Systetms'Ourke County Collection SysternOV-2011-0008.doc f� OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF BURKE IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND BURKE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES/ ) STIPULATION OF FACTS BURKE COUNTY COLLECTION SYSTEM ) PERMIT NO. WQCS00324 ) FILE NO. DV-2011-0008 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $8,067.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated February 24, 2011, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated 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 Quality with thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: DV-2011-0008 County: BURKE Assessed Party: BURKE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES Amount Assessed: $8.067.0 Permit No.: WQCS003240 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. § 14313-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. 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. 14313-282.1(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: E `m w ° a > z v O d O rn N. y a Z O 0 z of aQ o o� m Y 7 m z O W U d v co d C Q N .= Z i p w d Q C pwp 7 O Q U Z Y ww t Q m U � A C _ u c y a z t 3 O 3 U n d U �c U L. w N � � 0 o m 3 J > U O Q a LL w a) Q � O U O O st U N M (7 O Z O �� U = O �W o o� o � w L. _j w a) a a y w o 0 a co \__ i i \`-% ��_� HCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary February 24, 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Kirk C. Boone Reynolds Mountain Village 325 Aiken Rd Asheville,NC 28804 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Reynolds Mountain Village DWQ Tracking Number: NCR003003 NOV-2011-PC-0142 Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 Stream Standard Violation- Other Waste (In-stream sediment) Buncombe County Response deadline: March 15,2011 Dear Mr. Boone: On February 15, 2011, Chuck Cranford from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) conducted a site inspection for Reynolds Mountain Village in Buncombe County. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 and stream standard violations were noted during the inspection. Sediment impacts to an unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Creek(Class C waters) were documented. As a result of the site inspection and file review,the following violations were identified: VIOLATIONS I. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 -A Construction Stormwater Permit (NCGO10000)is issued upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for sites greater than one acre. a. Final Limitations and Controls for Stormwater Discharges (Part I. Section A. No. 2)Failure to follow Erosion Control Plan, as cited in Division of Land SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE one Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolirla Phone:82 ww.ncwa a FAX:828-299 70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 �atuPa��lJ Internet www.ncwaterquality.org ` t An C,, n..-- ,..:�..�Afi:......q....A..C....r......1,...... Kirk C.Boone February 24,2011 Page 2 of 3 Resources Sedimentation Inspection Report dated February 14, 2011,represents a violation of NCGO 10000 Permit. b. Schedule of Compliance(Part I. Section C.No. 2)Failure to operate and maintain stormwater controls to optimum efficiency as cited by Division of Land Resources Sedimentation Inspection Report dated February 14, 2011,represents a violation of NCGO10000 Permit. c. Twenty-four Hour Reporting(Part II. Section E.No. 3) The lack of notification to DWQ regarding sediment loss represents violations of NCGO10000 Permit. Note: Refer to the DWQ web site http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/npdessw#tab-3 for NCGO10000 permit information. II. Stream Standard Violation- Other Waste(In-stream sediment) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f-Approximately 550 feet of an unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Creek (Class C waters)was impacted by deposition of sediment and gravel measured to be at least 3 inches in depth throughout the stream reach, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f). REQUIRED RESPONSE The DWQ requests that you respond by March 15,2011. Your response should be sent to the attention of Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and should address the following items: 1. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 a. Please explain when you anticipate being in full compliance with your Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and the NCGO10000 Permit. b. You should include in your response an explanation of why proper operation and maintenance of stormwater and erosion control measures was not performed to optimum efficiency and how you propose to prevent these problems from reoccurring on this project and on future projects. c. Minimum Monitoring and Record Keeping—Please provide copies of all monitoring and record keeping from January 1,2011 to the time of your response to this letter. d. Please explain why DWQ was not notified within twenty four hours of becoming aware of the sediment loss as noted above in item II. 2. Stream Standard- Other Waste (In-Stream Sediment) a. Please provide a map of the project area. The map must include all streams and wetlands, detailing impacts both on-and off-site. .c /4,2011 ,of 3 b. Please submit a Sediment Removal Plan(Plan)to this office for review and approval. The Plan must address removal of accumulated sediment and gravel from all surface waters. You must secure an environmental consultant experienced in stream restoration to assist you with developing your Plan,and obtaining any necessary approvals. It is recommended that your consultant contact Chuck Cranford of the Asheville Regional Office for additional guidance during Plan development. The Plan should include: • A narrative explaining how sediment will be removed; including, techniques, manpower and tools to be used. • A proposed schedule with dates that indicate when you expect to begin and complete the removal of sediment. • A diagram of the stream channel,referenced with photo documentation of sediment impacts before and after removal. • A narrative explaining how and where the removed sediment will be disposed and stabilized. • Please explain how turbidity standards will not be exceeded. c. Once the work is complete, a final report documenting the results of the sediment removal activities should be submitted to Chuck Cranford. Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above-mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations,as detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters,please contact Chuck Cranford at(828) 296- 4664. Sincerely, 6,r Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor g � g P Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: WBSCP Unit ARO File Copy Division of Land Resources Buncombe County Planning SASWP\Buncombe\Stormwater\NCG01 Construction\Reynolds Mountain\NOV-2011_PC-0142.doc NDERR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 24, 2011 Ms. Patty Elliott I T & K Enterprises 3365 Sugar Hill Road Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2011-LV-0084 Permit No. N00086428 Marion Travel Plaza WWTP Dear Ms. Elliott: McDowell County A review of Marion Travel Plaza WWTP's monitoring report for August 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 08/24/2010 400#/100ml 600#/100ml Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files S:ISWPIMcDowelltWastewaterlMiriors\Marion Travel Plaza 86428\NOV-201 1-LV-0084.doc NorthCarolina JVa&ra!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 AWIFJ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary February 24, 2011 Johnny Brown, Mayor Town of Andrews PO Box 1210 Andrews NC 28901 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION/ NOTICE OF INTENT NOV-2011-PC-0145 Compliance Evaluation Inspection Andrews WWTP Permit No. NCO020800 Cherokee County Dear Mayor Brown: Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted February 16, 2011. The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Keith Haynes of this Office. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO020800 for the following: Inspection Area Compliance Issue Effluent Pipe It is recommended the the area around the outfall be kept cleared of excessive vegetative growth and if a clear path is not available to the outfall, one should be made. Operations & Chlorine contact basin needs to be pumped and/or at Maintenance "skimmed" to remove floating solids. Trickling Filter One of the "Attached Growth" filters was in operation and appeared to be operating properly. The other filter's distribution arm has bearing problems and is not working properly. The ORC mentioned this problem to Town officials some time ago, but the filter still has not been repaired. This work needs to be done immediately. Disinfection-Gas Cylinders are stored in the open. The chlorine contact basin is in need of cleaning: According to Mr. Day, the basin is due to be pumped to remove solids from the bottom and this will also be a good time to remove floating solids. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 One Phone:(828)296-45001FAX:828 299-70431Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NOrthCarollna Internet:www.ncwaterauaiity.org ;Vgtur+alk Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and commer,. Due to the above noted violations, this Office is considering initiating an enforcement action, which would include the assessment of civil penalties, against the Town of Andrews. If you have information for consideration to prevent this recommendation, please review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15)working day of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact, Mr. Haynes at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Attachment ' cc: Michael Ladd, w/ attachment Bill Green, w/ attachment WQ Central Files w/ attachment Enforcement w/ attachment United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved. OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 I SI 3I NCO020800 111 12I 11/02/16 117 18I CI 191. 1 201 1 LJ Remarks t- LJ 211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItlllllllllllllilllllllllllll6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------_Reserved--------------------- 67I 169 701 I 71 I I 721 NJ 73�74 75[ I I I I I Li 80 Section B: Facility Data -� Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Andrews WWTP 01:00 PM 11/02/16 07/10/01 Reagan Ave Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Andrews NC 28901 02:30 PM 11/02/16 12/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)Mties(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Michael J. Ladd/ORC/828-479-6428/ Ricky D. Day//828-321-3006 / Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Bill Green,54 Park St Andrews NC 28901//828-321-3113/ No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance ■Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters Section D: Summary of Find in /Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Don Price ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Roger C Edwards-R&j ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ ,_ 1 Ltf C EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1` 3I 11 12 N00020800 II 11/02/16 I17 18Li Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Please note that there are various repairs needed at the WWTP. While the effluent appeared to be of acceptable quality, continued negligence of the plant could lead to noncompliance. It is recommended that the sampler tubing on the effluent sampler be changed. The noted repairs/improvements should be made as soon as possible. Page# 2 Permit: NCO020800 Owner-Facility: Andrews WWTP Inspection Date: 02/16/2011 - Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations,$Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? Q ■ 0 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge 0 [1 ■ Q Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: Chlorine contact basin needs to be pumped or at the least"skimmed"to remove floating solids. Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ n ■ 0 Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ 0 Q I] #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n [1 ■ 0 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ U n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ Q ❑ Q Comment: Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ 0 ❑ Cl Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ 13 0 0 Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ Q I_l (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? Q ■ Comment: The flow meter is due for calibration in April 2011 Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ Q [1 Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ I] Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ 13 ❑ [I Is the unit in good condition? ■ 0 ❑ Cl Comment: Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Type of grit removal a.Manual n b.Mechanical ■ Page# 3 Permit: NCO020800 Owner-Facility: Andrews wVVTP Inspection Date: 02/16/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Grit Removal Yes No NA NE Is the grit free of excessive organic matter? 0 0 ❑ 0 Is the grit free of excessive odor? ■ 0 ❑ n #Is disposal of grit in compliance? ® ❑ Q Comment: Trickling Filter Yes No NA NE Is the filter free of ponding? ❑ 00 0 Is the filter free of leaks at the center column of fitter's distribution arms? 0 ® n Q Is the distribution of flow even from the distribution arms? ❑ 0 0 0 Is the filter free of uneven or discolored growth? 11 0 0 Q Is the filter free of sloughing of excessive growth? 0 0 0 n Are the fitter's distribution arms orifices free of clogging? e 0 Is the filter free of excessive filter flies,worms or snails? 0 0 Q 0 Comment: One of the"Attached Growth"filters was in operation and appeared to be operating properly. The other filter's distribution arm has bearing problems and is not working properly. The ORC mentioned this problem to Town officials some time ago, but the filter still has not been repaired. This work needs to be done immediately. Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ® ❑ ❑ n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ 0 0 Are weirs level? ® 0 ❑ 0 Is the site free of weir blockage? ® n ❑ n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ® 0 ❑ Q Is scum removal adequate? ® fl 0 0 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ® n 0 0 Is the drive unit operational? M 0 n Q Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? n ❑ ❑ ■ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ Q n ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/<of the sidewall depth) 0 0 ❑ e Comment: Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? ■ ❑ ❑ n Page# 4 Permit: NC0020800 Owner-Facility: Andrews WWTP Inspection Date: 02/16/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? n Q ❑ ■ Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine(CAS No. 7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000 } If yes,then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: Cylinders are stored in the open. The chlorine contact basin is in need of cleaning. According to Mr. Day, the basin is due to be pumped to remove solids from the bottom and this will also be a good time to remove floating solids. De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: De-chlor and chlorine are stored in the same area. Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ■ Number of tubes in use? 0 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: It is recommended the the area around the outfall be kept cleared of excessive vegetative growth and if a clear path is not available to the outfall, one should be made. Page# 5 �\ `/^, .V �'�� NCDE North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Governor Director Dee Freeman Secretary February 28, 2011 Mr. Thomas P. Branch 930 Lullwater Road Atlanta, GA 30307 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Thomas Branch Property DWQ Project# 10-1025 Jackson County LTN02/ Lake Glenville (Thorpe Lake) /2-79-23-(1)/WS-III, B, HQW Dear Mr. Branch: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. 'approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact approximately 0.05 acres of open waters ,,,pproximately 197 linear feet) for the purpose of shoreline stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 7rTOne 1 Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarofina. An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer N tllmlll Mr.Branch February 28,2011 Page 2 of 2 Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters Approximately 0.05 Refer to application (acres); appx. 197 linear dry stack(above full pool); feet rip-rap below full pool (in accordance with Duke Energy guidelines) Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Susan A. Wilson in the Asheville Regional Office at (828) 296-4665. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHS/saw Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office Jackson County Planning File Copy S:\SWP\Jackson\401s\Non-DOT\Branch Prop\APRVL.Branch Prop.2 201 Ldoc NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary February 28, 2011 Mr. Jason Conner Grove Stone and Sand P.O. Box 425 Swannanoa,NC 28778 SUBJECT: Sediment Removal Plan Approval B V Hedrick Sand &Gravel Co.—Green River Quarry NOV-2011-PC-0026 Henderson County Dear Mr. Conner: The Division of Water Quality has received correspondence from Altamont Environmental, Inc. dated February 9, 2011 (along with clarification correspondence dated February 21, 2011)., in response to the NOV noted above. The proposal includes the removal of sediment from an unnamed tributary to UT#3 at King's Mountain Camp. Sediment from approximately 1060 linear feet of stream will be removed manually through bucket and shovel method. A rubber tired back hoe with a front end loader will be used to remove the temporary sandbag dam and the accumulated sediment behind the dam (as described in the correspondence dated February 21, 2011). Supervision of the work will also be as described in the February 21, 2011 correspondence. Where the area has been disturbed by the back hoe, replanting with native plantings shall be of the density described by Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration(October 2004). The remedial actions presented in the response have been found satisfactory and are approved. Activities involved in this approved plan, as well as submittal of the final report, are to be completed within thirty(30) days of this approval letter. Sincerel , Susan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer Surface Water Protection cc: ARO File Copy Ms. Anna P. Saylor, Altamont Environmental, Inc. S:\SWP\Henderson\Stormwater\NCG02 Mining\Hedrick\SedimentRemoval Apprvl Hedrick 2 2011.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncy AffiruativeActi a,jrt�y��//� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer f� �"�'l` t4'�_ �. I �,