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HomeMy WebLinkAbout820075_ENFORCEMENT_20171231NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY August 24, 1499 * � NAAAMAJ41U13101 1 Mr. Kettrell Strickland 404 Carolina Avenue Clinton, N. C. 28328 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H.0217 Kettrell Strickland Swine Farm Facility No. 82-75 Sampson County Dear Mr. Strickland: You are hereby notified that Kettrell Strickland Swine Farm, which has been permitted to have a nondischarge permit for an animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 211.0217, has been found to be in violation of its 2H.0217 Permit. On August 17, 1999, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality conducted and annual inspection of Kettrell Strickland Swine Facility 1-6 located off SR1324 in Sampson County. The inspection revealed that the Certificate of Coverage and the General Permit were not available for inspection as specified by General Permit condition (section 1, item 4). In addition, the weekly freeboard levels were not being maintained as required by General Permit condition (section III, item 2). Also, a review of the Division of Soil and Water operation review revealed that the freeboard was 15 inches at the time of their inspection. 225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043 PHONE 910-486-1541 FAX 910-486-0707 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMAInVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLEDIIO% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Mr. Strickland Page 2 August 24, 1999 Mr. Strickland was required to report to the Division of Water Quality Regional Office as specified in General Permit edition (section Ell, item 6e), when the lagoon level was less than that specified by the CAWMP or the 25 -year, 24-hour storm event plus 1 foot of structural freeboard per General Permit Condition (section V, item 3). The Division of Water Quality requested that the following items be addressed: 1. Locate a dopy of the General Permit and the Certificate of Coverage for the facility and maintain with the CAWMP and other records on-site. Should you require another copy of the General Permit and Certificate of Coverage please contact Sonya Avant or Sue Homewood at (919) 733-50$3. 2. Begin immediately to record the lagoon levels weekly on the sheet provided by the Division of Water Quality with your General Permit or another form approved for this record. 3. Be aware that the failure to notify the Division of Water Quality of the high freeboard condition could result in an enforcement action. Please be advised that this notice does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement aciton for this violation or any past or future violation. Furthermore, the Division of Wates Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per day per violation. Please provide a written response to this office on or before October 1, 1999, regarding corrective actions taken or planned. if you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or Mr. Robert Heath, Environmental Specialist at (9 10) 4$G-1541). Sincerely, Paul E. Rawls Regional Water Quality Supervisor cc: Operations Branch Central Files Audrey Oxendine, FRO, NC DSWC Wilson Spencer, Sampson County_ NRCS Glen Clifton, Prestage Farms State..of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director awtviaes axa C1 1"-,4 CM9111 wnnf Kettrell Strickland 415 C W. Elizabeth Street Clinton NC 28328 Dear- Kettrell Strickland: NCDENR NORTH CAROUNA DFPARTme:NT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES October 22, 1998 _ C C r 2 3 1998 FAYETTEVILLE REG. 0-!= i uE Subject. Notice of Violation and Revocation for Nonpayment Kettrell Strickland 1-6 Permit Number: AWS820075 Sampson County In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.10G, all animal operations who receive an animal waste management system permit will be charged in each year of the term an annual permit fee. Annual permit fees are billed following the issuance of the permit and then annually thereafter on the anniversary of that date. Your animal waste management system permit was issued on 8118198. Y.;ur annual permit fee for the period of 8118198 - 8117199 is $100.00. Your payment was due 10/3/98. Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c) (4). and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3). Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, the subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual Animal Waste Management System Permit fee for your animal operation is received within that time. Operation of an animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and is subject to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day. Your payment should be sent to: N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Budget Office P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 If you have any questions, please contact Fran McPherson at (919) 733-7015 ext. 210. ire ely, d Z i J° A. Preston Howard. Jr.,- cc: Non -Discharges Branch-CgWiiancelEnforcement Unit FayemyilIe Regi&i -Office'' Samp on County Health Department Permit File P.O. 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