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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDWR SWP Read File Archive August 2009 i 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 August 3, 2009 Mr. Ralph Wright-Murphy Evergreen Foundation PO Box 127 Sylva, NC 28779 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0316 Permit No. NCO032361 The Balsam.Center for Hope.& Recovery Dear Mr. Wright-Murphy: Haywood County A review of The Balsam Center for Hope & Recovery's monitoring report for April 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Total Ammonia 04/30/09 6 mg/I 6.58 mg/I Monthly Average Nitrogen Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the DMR required an explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that another response be submitted, unless an explanation was not provided or should you have additional information concerning the violation(s). Please submit them to the attention of Wanda Frazier. . Y y p continuing nature not related too operation The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and an additional violations. If the violations are of a g p on and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Keith Haynes of this office for additional information. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier or me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section xc: WQ Central Files /ARO Files NortKarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Highway 70;Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone: 828-296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX: 828-299-7043 -_ �`• '� i' �- IMA �:: NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 3, 2009 Mr. Louis Daniel Worley 642 Long Branch Road Canton, NC 28716 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Worley Property NOV-2009-SS-0034 Stream Standard Violation—Removal of Best Usage 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Conditions Haywood County Response deadline: August 18 Dear Mr. Worley: On July 16, 2009, Kevin Barnett and Susan A. Wilson from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection for your property along Beaverdam Road in Haywood County, in response to Haywood County's Notice of Violation dated July 13, 2009. _ Stream standard and 401 Water Quality Certification violations were noted during the inspection. Fill along Beaverdam Creek and an unnamed tributary to Beaverdam Creek, a Class C stream in the French Broad River Basin, was documented constituting standard violations. Approximately 300 feet of the stream had been filled. As a result of the site inspection and file review, the following violations, detailed below,were noted: I Failure to secure a 401 Water Quality Certification II Removal of Best Usage 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) VIOLATIONS SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 1 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 � Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org Na f l��N�// An Equal Opportunity l Affirmative Action Employer Mr.Worley August 3,2009 Page 4 of 4 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 Section cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files Haywood County Planning Lori Beckwith, USACOE ....._.._....... G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Haywood\Complaints-Misc\Worley property\Worley NOV 8 2009.doc A' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 3, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7007 1490 0004 0798 9371 Michael J. and Marsha R. Ball 884 Old Leicester Highway Asheville,NC 28806 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Ball Property NOV-2009-CV-0004 Stream Standard Violation—Removal Of Best Usage Failure to Secure 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Buncombe County Response deadline: August 21, 2009 Dear Mr. And Mrs. Ball: On July 28, 2009, Kevin Barnett from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) conducted a site inspection at your property located along Old Leicester Highway along an Un-named Tributry to the French Broad River in Buncombe County. 401 certification, and stream standards violations were noted during the inspection and file review. Excavation and rip-rap backfill along with a low head dam have been constructed along an un- named tributary to the French Broad River(Classified C) were documented constituting certification and standard violations. As a result of the site inspection and file review, the following violations, detailed below, were noted: I Failure to Secure a 401 WQC 1I Removal of Best Usage 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) VIOLATIONS I. Failure to Secure a 401 WQC -The excavation and resultant rip-rap backfill of approximately 170 linear feet and the installation of an approximate 8 foot wide dam in an un-named tributary to the French Broad River(Class C) represents violations of 15A NCAC 2H .0500. DWQ site visits and file review confirmed that impacts occurred without a 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A file review indicates that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) has not authorized use of a 404 Permit for this activity nor 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 fly+ // Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naty al An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Ball Property August 3,2009 Page 2 of 3 has notification been provided to the COE for this activity. The file review confirmed that a Pre-construction Notification has not been received by the Division of Water Quality for this project and that a 401 Water Quality Certification has not been issued. A Pre- Construction Notification submitted to DWQ is required prior to the above-mentioned impacts pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0500. II. Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2)—Greater than 178 linear feet of an un-named tributary to the French Broad River (Class C) was impacted by stream excavation and rip-rap fill, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2) REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing on, or before, close of business on August 21, 2009. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items: I. Failure to Secure a 401 WQ Certification a. Clearly explain why appropriate 401 Water Quality Certification and a 404 Permit were not secured b. Provide a proposed schedule of when you expect to have the required 401 WQ Certification submitted to DWQ. c. It is required that you contact the United States Army Corps of Engineers to determine if a 404 Permit is necessary for these restoration activities. d. Satisfactory stream restoration requires planting in accordance with the EEP Publication"Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration". This document is available electronically at http://www.nceep.net/news/reports/buffers.pddf. II. Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) a. Please provide documentation(including a detailed site map/survey) depicting all jurisdictional water features (e.g. streams, wetlands, buffers)on the site. This documentation should describe and quantify the impacts to those jurisdictional features, and should include plans to avoid further stream and wetland impacts on the site. b. Please submit the following documents for review and approval: • Stream Restoration Plan (excavation and rip-rap fill)—Please explain how you plan to restore the pattern, profile and dimension of the impacted stream channels to include the removal of riprap. The streambed must be restored to the original profile, the stream banks must be stabilized, and any fill material must be removed from the riparian zone. Replanting of the riparian zone will be required. • Permit Application—If you wish for any impacts to remain in place, you must contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) for information on the type(s) of permit required. An application for a 401 Water Quality Certification to DWQ will also be required. Please note that sediment impacts to streams are not permittable. • Please indicate in your response a detailed schedule with dates explaining when the restoration will be accomplished, and if you plan to seek a permit for the permittable impacts,when an application will be submitted • It is required that you contact the Division of Land Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These contacts are necessary to ensure that your restoration efforts are in compliance with the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. 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 Kevin Barnett at(828) 296-4657. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit—Electronic Copy US Army Corps of Engineers—Electronic Copy NC Wildlife Resources Commission—Electronic Copy ARO File Copy Division of Land Resources —Electronic Copy Buncombe County Planning G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\401 s\NOV2009CV0004.BaIIProperty.Leicester.doc �`__ , i __ __ __ �F RCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 4, 2009 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Morel Mr. & Mrs. James J. Boyett 782 Glenwood Drive 10 Morning Dew Drive Lake Mary, FL 32746 Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Mr. & Mrs. Raymond F. Polinko Mr. & Mrs. Thomas T. Rogers 38 Nichols Hill Drive 15 Morning Dew Drive Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Miller Mr.& Mrs. J. Scott Hughes 7 Morning Dew Drive 37 Nichols Hill Drive Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Gloor Mr. & Mrs. Ernest V. Marshall 39 Nichols Hill Drive 42 Nichols Hill Drive Asheville< North Carolina 28804 Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Mr. Sira Ramesh Mr. Charlie Sullivan 33 Nichols Hill Drive 35 Nichols Hill Drive Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Dear Sirs & Madams: Research indicates that your homes are served by a privately owned sewer generally crossing property belonging to David B. Hyder. The sewer is not actively maintained and may have a flat section making it prone to blockage. On July 30, 2009 the sewer was observed to be overflowing from a cleanout below 18 Morning Dew Drive. The North Carolina General Statutes require that a person owning or controlling a residence must provide an approved wastewater system. A sewer blocked and overflowing is not an approved system. Anyone contributing to the overflow is subject to the Division of Water Quality's enforcement procedures and injunctive relief. A sewer system which is not providing adequate treatment of the wastewater from customers presently connected obviously is unsuitable for service to additional customers. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 y,�l//� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �/ay atub An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer August 4, 2009 Page 2 of 2 You need to immediately unblock the sewer serving your house thereby stopping the overflow of sewage to land surface. Evidence indicates that the sewer had a flat or possibly even upward sloping segment that accumulates solids leading to a blockage. This segment needs to be dealt with by relaying at a proper grade. Until such time that the problem segment can be re-laid or otherwise dealt with, the line needs to be inspected weekly. The line was unblocked three of four weeks ago as a courtesy by the MSD. That repair work did not last long thereby indicating the need for frequent inspection. Should you need to discuss this matter please do not hesitate to contact me. My direct phone number is (828) 296-4659. Sincerely, Roy M. Davis Environmental Engineer Xc: David Hyder Roger Watson, MSD Mike Butler, MSD G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\MSD Collection System\Morning Dew Drive.doc A�A NCQENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 4,2009 Mr. Michael L. Holder, P.E. Division 12 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 47 Shelby,North Carolina 28151-0047 Subject: Inspection-US Highway 64 DWQ Project 07-0470 TIP No.B-4258 Rutherford County Dear Mr. Holder: On July 28, 2009, I inspected the construction work on US Highway 64 project(Replacement of Bridge No. 7) in Rutherford County. The bridge construction and road realignment work is continuing. 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 inspection report 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: Trish Simon, Division 12, DEO Neil Trivette,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office (Holder)US Highway 64 Inspection Letter July 2009 - 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 NorthCafollna Internet:www.nGwaterguaiity.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �j /�� DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R.Parker Date: July 28,2009 County: Rutherford -� Region: I Asheville DOT Division: Division 13 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 07-0470 _� NW Permit#: IP Project Name: US Highway 64 Bridge Replacement Bridge No.7 Location of Project: US Highway 64 at Lake Lure 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 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 ❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Other Fill Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes ❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone 1 Est Acres ❑Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑ yes ❑ 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 impactCft/ 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 Basin/Subbasin: BRD 030501 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated ❑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 ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA FICA Type of Authorized Impact: ❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert X❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: ❑0— 1/10tn acre ❑1/111"to 1/3`d acre ❑1/3`d to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: X❑< 150 linear feet ❑> 150 linear feet Work continues on Bridge No.6 over the Broad River. The center span of beams have been set over the river. Nail wall was being constructed along new roadway alignment. Rip rap along Broad River appears to contain a lot of fine material. Clean rip rap should be used for bank stabilization. Continue to maintain erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required. Project looked to be in good condition and shape. US Highway 64 July 2009 Inspection Report NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 4,2009 Mr.Michael L. Holder,P.E. Division 12 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 47 Shelby,North Carolina 28151-0047 Subject: Inspection-NCSR 1347 Parris Road DWQ Project 08-0504 TIP No.B-4631 Rutherford County Dear Mr. Holder: On July 28, 2009,1 inspected the completed construction work on Project B-4631,NCSR 1347(Parris Road) in Rutherford County. The culvert construction work has been completed and the work associated with the culvert(floodplain benches)appears to be working properly. The area appears to be stable and please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained through the fall. Please refer to the attached inspection report 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: Trish Simon,Division 12, DEO Neil Trivette,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Holder)NCSR 1347(Parris Road)Inspection Letter July 2009 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 NorthCarol.ina Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org vvaturgllb An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer t LL [l DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects_ Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: July 28,2009 County: Rutherford Region: I Asheville DOT Division: Division 13 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 08-0504 NW Permit#: 1 IP#: Project Name: Replacement of Bridge No. 526 NCSR 1347(Parris Road) Location of Project: NCSR 1347 (Parris Road) Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no, estimated date of completion: Activities(DOT): Water Quality Concerns (DWQ): ❑ 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 ❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Other Fill Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes ❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone 1 Est Acres 1 7 ❑ Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑yes ❑ 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 f1i ac Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt ❑Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation ❑Prohibited _ DWQ Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): West Branch Mountain Creek Basin/Subbasin: BRD 030501 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 RSA FICA Type of Authorized Impact: ❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert X❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: ❑0— 1/10`h acre ❑1/1 I1h to 1/3rd acre ❑1/3rd to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: X❑< 150 linear feet ❑> 150 linear feet .... ....... ... ....._ Work on the new culvert has been completed. The floodplain benches on the inlet and outlet of the culvert appear to be working properly. The area appears to be well stabilized. Please continue to maintain erosion control devices through the fall growing season. NCSR 1347(Parris Road)July 2009 Inspection Report i A' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 5, 2009 Mr. Sam Greenwood, Town Manager Town of Franklin Post Office Box 1479 Franklin, North Carolina 28744 Subject: Sewer Moratorium US Highway 64 Corridor Town of Franklin Macon County Dear Mr. Greenwood: We are pleased to hear that the Town of Franklin is pursuing supplemental funding from the Rural Center to assist in the completion of the sewer system necessary to provide proper sewer service to the Highway 64 corridor. On January 2, 2000 the CR Pump Station and the force main paralleling Old Murphy Road were placed on moratorium as a result of frequent overflows from the CR Pump Station. This restriction on any new connections to this system remains in effect. New construction taking place after January 2, 2000, which would normally use the CR Pump Station or Old Murphy Road force main, has had to find some alternative means of sewer service. In a growing area like Franklin, which has a central sewer system, your would always prefer use of the central system rather than a proliferation of alternative individual systems. This project, when completed, should have the effect of reducing the volume of Infiltration/Inflow entering the Town's collection system. This reduction in volume of extraneous flow will have the benefit of reducing frequency and volume of Sanitary Sewer overflows occurring on the Greenway. Reducing the volume of raw sewage at this very public location is considered highly desirable from the public health standpoint. The proposed project will allow the abandonment of two old "can style" pump stations with their attendant confined space problems and difficulty of access for purposes of maintenance. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarofina Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 y��l//� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org (/ y a,a��` An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Sam Greenwood August 5, 2009 Page 2 of 2 I wish the Town success in seeking supplemental Rural Center funding. Please do not hesitate to call me at (828) 296-4659 if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Roy M. Da is Environmental Engineer Xc: Forest Westall, PE G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ1Macon\Franklin Collection System\Highway 64 Sewer Letter.09.doc 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 August 5, 2009 Mr. Gary Jensen The Switzerland Inn P.O. Box 399 Little Switzerland, North Carolina 28749 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LM-0023 Permit No. NCO030996 The Switzerland Inn WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Jensen: A review of The Switzerland Inn's monitoring report for May 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type DO, Oxygen, Dissolved 05/11/09 5 mg/I 3.6 mg/I Daily Minimum Not Reached Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Total Residual Chlorine Week of 05/09/2009 Twice Weekly Failure to Monitor Dissolved Oxygen Week of 05/23/2009 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 of the reason 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. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. 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 Ken Deaver/ORC GAWPDATA\DEMWQ1,Mcdowell130996 Switzerland Inn130996 NOV-2009-LN1-0023.doc NonrthCarolina NatrrrallIf North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.newatercluality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 ���-, ,�/, �, �.. i __ ____ Aja 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 August 5, 2009 Mr. Bob B. Leatherwood Silver Bluff Village 100 Silver Bluff Drive Canton, NC 28716 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Pigeon Valley Rest Home Permit number: NCO033600 Haywood County Dear Mr. Leatherwood: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 4, 2009. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0033600. 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 xC: Central Files Asheville Files ne NxrthCarolina Wura!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70;Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org FAX(828)299-7043 /_.�. i i �.:`/ _,._ _/ ____.. United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA n Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 C !'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 NCO033600 Ill 121 09/08/04 117 18I CI 191 SI 20I II Remarks 291111 1111 111111111111 11111111 11111III I I I I I III 1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------------Reserved--------------------- 671 1.0 169 70131 71 I_I 721 NJ 73 W 74 751 I I 1 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) 10:00 AM 09/08/04 06/12/01 Pigeon Valley Rest Home 100 Silver Bluff or Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Canton NC 28716 11:00 AM 09/08/04 11/01/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)lfitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Gifford C Raulerson/ORC/828-235-8451/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Bob B Leatherwood100 Silver Bluff Dr Canton NC 28716//828-648-20W8286482065 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■Operations&Maintenance N 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/ Si ure of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date q o-s 01. EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) i 3I " 12 17 '$ NCO033600 II 09/08/04 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Inspection: Gifford Raulerson, grade II certified contract operator with Goldie &Associates, assisted in the inspection. - Records & Reports: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 4-1-2008 by Janet Cantwell The permit expires on 1/31/2011. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The 2008 Annual Performance Report was received on March 9, 2008. The log book was present on-site and had good notation of daily events. Operations & Maintenance/Summary: This facility appears to be in need of the proposed improvements, i.e. flow equalization and sludge holding. Effluent: The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits. Page# 2 Permit: NCO033600 Owner-Facility: Pigeon Valley Rest Home Inspection Date: 08/04/2009 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 ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? n ■ n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? 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: Description should read: 0.025 MGD extended aeration (Clow®) package VWVf P with: manual bar screen; aeration basin; dual clarifiers with sludge returns (one clarifier is rectangular and part of the original Clow® unit and one is circular&was added on to the plant); flow splitter; aerated sludge holding tank; dual tablet chlorination systems; tablet dechlorination; and post aeration. Plans have been submitted and are under review, for the addition of flow equalization and an aerobic digestor. Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ■ Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ ❑ n n Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the DO level acceptable? ■ n ❑ n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ n ❑ n Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Page# 3 Permit: NC0033600 Owner-Facility: Pigeon Valley Rest Home Inspection Date: 08/04/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ n ❑ Are weirs level? ■ ❑ ❑ [1 Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n I=1 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ n ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ■ n 1=l n Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ n ❑Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 8 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ n ❑ ❑ Comment: There are two tablet chlorinator units. Each unit is currently dispensing 4 tubes of tablets. In addition, tablets have been.placed in the weir troughs of both clarifiers to kill algae and disinfect the wastewater. De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? n ❑ ■ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ ❑ #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ n n Page# 4 Permit: NCO033600 Owner-Facility: Pigeon Valley Rest Home inspection Date: 08/04/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Number of tubes in use? Comment: Dechlorination basin is equipped with post aeration (1 HP). It is recommended that this basin be pumped, in addition to the clarifier stilling well and sludge holding tank, during the monthly pumping visit.. Operations$Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? n ■ ❑ n Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n ❑ n Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: The grass and weeds need to be kept mowed. Page# 5 �_.. l _ \-% piny NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 5, 2009 Anna Proctor Proctor 3 2823 Providence Road Suite 172 Charlotte,North Carolina 28211 Subject: Incident Closure NOV-2009-SS-0019 Rutherford County Dear Ms. Proctor: The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has received a report from C1earWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. reporting the remedial actions completed in response to the Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV)noted above. DWQ has reviewed the information provided, including the photographs. The written response and documented results have satisfactorily resolved the violations noted in the subject NOV. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions or concerns,please contact me at(828)296-4664. Sincerely, i Chuck ranford Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection cc: ClearWater Environmental Consultants(e-copy) Clint Calhoun—Town of Lake Lure (e-copy) ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 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 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally 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 August 5, 2009 Mr. James Kunevicius Coastal Ventures Group II LLC 127 N. Tryon Street, Suite 602 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0345 Permit No. NCO080098 Blue Ridge Country Club WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Kunevicius: A review of Blue Ridge Country Club WWTP's monitoring report for May 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD, 5-Day(20 Deg. C)- 05/27/09 7.5 mg/I 8.3 mg/I Daily Maximum Concentration Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended - 05/27/09 7.5 mg/I 8.6 mg/I Daily Maximum Concentration Exceeded Solids, Total Suspended - 05/31/09 5 mg/I 5.35 mg/I Monthly Average 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 of the reason 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. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger tEdwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Dennis Perk/Homeowners Association Mike Nedrow/Linville Falls Mountain Club James &James Environmental/ORC G:IWPDATA\DEMbVQ\Mcdowell180098 Blue Ridge Country Club188098 NOV-2009-LV-0345.doc NorthCarolina N,Vura!!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 NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 5, 2009 Mr. Eliot Godfrey McDowell County Adult Care LLC P.O. Box 1690 Little River, South Carolina 29566 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0342 Permit No. NCO035157 Cedarbrook Residential Center WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Godfrey: A review of Cedarbrook Residential Center's monitoring report for April 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Flow, in conduit or thru 04/30/09 0.003 mgd 0.004 mgd Monthly Average treatment plant 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 of the reason for the non-compliance. Remedial actions should betaken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. 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 Water Quality Lab &Operations/ORC G:\�VPDATN1DEMNIVQ Mcdowell'\35157 Cedarbrook Residential Center\35157 NOV-2009-LV-0342.doc NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 ho e�828�299_4043 1500 ustome 6748e s,�7 Internet: www.ncwaterqu ality.org FAX A74L) NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 5, 2009 Mr. Eliot Godfrey McDowell County Adult Care LLC P.O. Box 1690 Little River, South Carolina 29566 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0344 Permit No. NCO035157 Cedarbrook Residential Center WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. Godfrey: A review of Cedarbrook Residential Center's monitoring report for May 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Flow, in conduit or thru 05/31/09 0.003 mgd 0.004 mgd Monthly Average treatment plant 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 of the reason 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. A review of the files for the last twelve months indicates that this facility is at 81 %of its permitted flow of 0.003 MGD. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within 10 working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of non-compliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. 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 Water Quality Lab &Operations/ORC G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Mcdowell\35157 Cedarbrook Residential Center\35157 NOV-2009-LV-0344.doc NorthCarolina Natu.r-glly 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 '^F•�� Jra' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 5, 2009 Joseph J Kalo, IV Raven Ridge, LLC PO Box 1998 Burlington,NC 27216 Subject: Incident Closure Lago Vista DWQ Tracking Number: NCR001314 NOV-2009-PC-0349 and NOV-2009-PC-0428 Rutherford County Dear Mr. Kalo: On July 22, 2009,the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) conducted a follow-up site inspection at the Lago Vista development in Lake Lure, Rutherford County. Mr. Clement Riddle of C1earWater Environmental Consultants (CEC)was present. An inspection of the impacted stream and lake found the results of sediment removal/stream restoration efforts to be satisfactory to resolve the violations related to the subject NOVs. Subsequently,the DWQ has received a final report from CEC summarizing the findings; including, photo documentation. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions or concerns,please contact me at(828) 296-4664. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit(e-copy) Clint Calhoun—Town of Lake Lure (e-copy) Clement Riddle—CEC (e-copy) ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Rutherford\Stormwater Construction NCGO I O\RavenRidge\NOV Closure_8-4-09.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOI hCarolina Phone:828-2964500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 // Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org `/�y7 aturallrf An Equal Opportunity\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 July 31, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED—7007 1490 0004 0798 9364 Mr. Doyle Freeman, Director CERTIFIED MAIL—2ND MAIL ATTEMPT 8/5/2009 Henderson County Utilities RETURN RECEIPT EQUESTED-70071490 0004 0798 9388 235 St. John Road Doyle Freeman, Director Unit F Henderson County Utilities Department Fletcher,North Carolina 28732 100 North King Street, Suite 210 Hendersonville NC 28792-5053 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 NCO086070 Henderson County Utilities Western Justice Academy WWTP Case No. LV-2009-0267 Henderson County Dear Mr. Freeman: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$550.00 ($550.00 civil penalty+ enforcement costs) against Henderson County Utilities. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Henderson County Utilities for the month of May 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0086070. The violations which occurred in May 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Henderson County Utilities violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO086O70 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 Henderson County Utilities: SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Noe hCarolliina Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778atural[,� Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.newateraualitv.org I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No` $250.00 NC0086070,by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for BOD - Cone. 3 of the 3 violations of G.S. 143-215.l(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $300.00 NC0086070, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for BOD - Conc. $550.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $65.00 Enforcement Costs $615.00 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 _ing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please :epare 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 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 General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 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. 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 Trevor McMinn/ORC w/attachments G:`•:u PD.ATA 1)F.i�IbVt?1Tlenderson"860770 Justice Ac.demyt86010 LN-2009-0267.doc JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0267 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Henderson County Utilities/Western Justice Academy Permit No.: NCO086070 Amount Assessed: $615.00 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 HENDERSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS HENDERSON COUNTY UTILITIES/ ) WESTERN JUSTICE ACADEMY ) PERMIT NO. NCO086070 ) FILE NO. LV-2009-0267 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$615.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 31, 2009, 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. 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Z 0 0 O N MI;® NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 6 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0798 9418 Mr. Lee H. Clippard, Sr. City of Saluda PO Box 248 Saluda,NC 287730248 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 NCO028975 City of Saluda Saluda WWTP Case No. LV-2009-0268 Polk County Dear Mr. Clippard : This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,626.50 ($1,562.50 civil penalty+ $64.00 enforcement costs) against City of Saluda. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by City of Saluda for the month of April 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0028975. The violations which occurred in April 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that City of Saluda violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO028975 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 City of Saluda: One NorthCarolina U SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE MUMMY 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 G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Polk\28975 Saluda WWTP I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $00.00 NC0028975, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for NH3-N - Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $125.00 NC0028975, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for TSS - Conc. 2 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0028975, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for BOD - Conc. 2 of the 3 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0028975, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for NH3-N - Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $312.50 NC0028975, 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. $312.50 NC0028975, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for TSS - Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. , $312.50 NC0028975, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State J in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N - Conc. $1,562.50 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $64.00 Enforcement Costs $1,626.50 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. 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: 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 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 General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 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. have any questions, please contact Jeff Menzel of the Water Quality staff of the .ieville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Rogeer C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: Enforcement Files w/attachments Central Files w/attachments DWQ Asheville Files w/attachments JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0268 County: Polk Assessed Party: Town of Saluda Permit No. NC0028975 Amount Assessed: $1,626.50 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. 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: E OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 'OUNTY OF POLK IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS TOWN OF SALUDA ) PERMIT NO. NCO028975 FILE NO. LV-2009-0268 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,626.50 or violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 6, 2009, 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 a v v v v v v v W N N N N N Of QN7 IL 8 U 8 U U U u u FFT" w w w w w w W w w Z rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn rn O m m m m a m m m a _O Q 2 2 M Z O W W F N OMD W r N Cl) O N Of� tD .mN rn o N o .- M N N �n r O W fQ"W „]O 00 O N N VT h 0 O D J h N N oD fD h O m N Uj m m N m J a U H u) N o J V 4, cM h h h N V M ... 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Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 7, 2009 Mr. Chris Braund, Town Manager Town of Lake Lure PO Box 255 Lake Lure NC 28746-0255 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0348 Permit No. NCO025381 Lake Lure WWTP Rutherford County Dear Mr. Braund, A review of Lake Lure WWTP's moni oring report for May 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended- 05/09/09 45 mg/I 50.7 mg/I Weekly Concentration Average Exceeded Nitrogen, Ammonia Total 05/31/09 4.3 mg/1 4.45 mg/1 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 Jeff Menzel. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Menzel or me at 828/296- 4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Central Files DWQ Asheville Files No hCarolina 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.ora FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Rutherford\25381 Lake Lure WWTP MA RCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 7, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0798 9401 Mr. Lee H. Clippard, Sr. City of Saluda PO Box 248 Saluda,NC 287730248 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 NCO028975 City of Saluda Saluda WWTP Case No. LV-2009-0269 Polk County Dear Mr. Clippard : This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$751.50 ($687.50 civil penalty + $64.00 enforcement costs) against City of Saluda. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by City of Saluda for the month of May 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0028975. The violations which occurred in May 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that City of Saluda violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO028975 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 City of Saluda: None rthCarolina SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE naturally 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.orq G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Polk\28975 Saluda WWTP I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $125.00 NC0028975, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for BOD - Conc. 2 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0028975, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for NH3-N - Conc. 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0028975, 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. $312.50 NC0028975, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N- Conc. $687.50 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $64.00 Enforcement Costs $751.50 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 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 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 General Counse' Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 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. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Menzel 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: Enforcement Files w/attachments Central Files w/attachments DWQ Asheville Files w/attachments JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0269 County: Polk Assessed Party: Town of Saluda Permit No. NC0028975 Amount Assessed: $751.50 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. 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 POLK IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS TOWN OF SALUDA ) PERMIT NO. NCO028975 FILE NO. LV-2009-0269 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $751.50 or violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 7, 2009, 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 1 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE / \ k k j \ f k ( } / ( / § k k k k 4 2 > { ) £ f £ a ( k k \ k B ... . .. ui LU \§ j \ j \ \ o . LULU \ v / Cl 3 m - 3 a � . z \ / \ \ / E o ■ u 9 { § \ § / § ƒ ¥ ¥ ¥ 2 § % LL ) k k a) u § \ k� - § § z )A _ / 0 § § ea g 0 §a w e = \ \ \ * 2 j \ .\ k ILE } } § ( / z k 2 § § § k k < LL I.-IL o 0 0 0 0 G LO k ®z Ew § § § §0 § w o ■ a k § \ - G 01 G PIMA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 7, 2009 DWQ Project# 07-1841 Buncombe County Lew S. Bleweis, Director Asheville Regional Airport Authority 61 Terminal Drive Suite 1 Fletcher,North Carolina 28732 Subject Property: Inspection Report Asheville Regional Airport Expansion Dear Mr. Bleweis On June 29, 2009, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) performed a site inspection at the Airport Expansion site. In attendance were, Landon Davidson of the Aquifer Protection Section, Susan Wilson and Kevin Barnett with Surface Water Protection Section and Gene Suprenant with Charah. During the site inspection and subsequent file review, it was determined that the culvert installation did not follow the approved plans submitted to this agency. Within 30 days, you must submit application to this agency for a modification of the existing Water Quality Certification with plans,which would reflect the"as-built"conditions on-site. Please call Kevin Barnett at 828-296-4657 if you have any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting to discuss this matter. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Asheville Regional Office Surface Water Protection Section RCE cc: DWQ Asheville Regional Office USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office David McHenry,NC Wildlife Resources Commission --- File Copy Central Files Filename: 07-1841.Ashevi 11 eRegion alAirpponExpans ion.Add-Info 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:1-877-623-6748 y+ l/� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �a'atu a An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer LTIMA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director -- Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 7, 2009 Robert Crawley Post Office Box 517 Icard,North Carolina 28666 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-CV-0005 Failure to Comply with NCGO10000 Permit Burke County Response deadline: August 24, 2009 Dear Mr. Crawley: By copy of a Notice of Violation from the NC Division of Land Resources, the Division of Water Quality became aware that you began a land disturbing activity, which is regulated under NPDES permit number NCG010000. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 violations were noted during the file review. As a result of the site inspection and file review, the following violations, detailed below, were noted: I Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 i. Schedule of Compliance (Part 1. Section C. No. 2) II Stream Standard Violation Other Waste (In-stream sediment) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f VIOLATIONS Violations: 1. Failure to Secure Stormwater General Permit NCG010000 A Divison of Land Resources Erosion Control file review confirmed that Sedimentation -- and Erosion Control plan approval had not been applied for nor secured for the land disturbing activity; therefore, coverage under the NPDES General Permit to discharge 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���'/��//� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ��/ `i " An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Robert Crawley August 7,2009 Page 2 of 4 stormwater from land disturbing activities has not been secured in accordance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. This General Permit is applicable to point source discharges from construction activities disturbing five acres of land prior to March 10, 2003. As of March 10, 2003, this permit will be applicable to point source discharges of stormwater from construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land. The submission of a proposed Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan to the Division of Land Resources or delegated local program shall be considered to take the place of a Notice of Intent for coverage under this General Permit for those projects requiring this Permit coverage. Coverage under this General Permit shall become effective upon issuance of an approval for the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by the Land Quality Section of the Division of Land Resources or delegated local program. Prior to the commencement of construction and land disturbing activities approval of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan shall be obtained. 2. Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste(In-stream sediment) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f—An un-named tributary to Drowning Creek(Class WS-IV) was impacted by sediment deposition representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f) REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing on, or prior to close of business, August 24,2009. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items: I. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 a. Please detail the events that resulted in non-compliance with the above-mentioned NCGO10000 permit. b. Please explain when you anticipate being in full compliance with the NCGO 10000 Permit and your Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. c. Please provide information detailing your compliance with the minimum monitoring and reporting requirements as requested above for each phase of the project. This information must include monitoring records through to the date of your written response to this letter. Specifically, it is requested that DWQ be provided a copy of all rain gauge data and weekly inspection/monitoring reports related to your inspections of the approved sedimentation and erosion control facilities and stormwater outfalls. Copies of all corresponding inspections subsequent to rain events greater than 0.5 inches are requested as well. Failure to provide this information will constitute violations of the subject NCGO10000 Permit. The permit language can be found at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/documents/GPNCGO 1-20090707-DWQ-SPU pdf d. You should include in your response an explanation of how you propose to prevent these problems from reoccurring on this project and on future proj ects. II. Stream Standard - Other Waste (In-Stream Sediment) a. Please explain when construction (excavation, grubbing, and clearing)began at the site. b. Please provide a map that exactly details the jurisdictional waters on the tract. This map should indicate all of the jurisdictional waters on the tract as well as the areas that have been impacted, both on and off site. This information must be clearly depicted on a map that you provide as a part of this response; c. Please submit a Sediment Removal Restoration Plan(Restoration Plan)to this office for review and approval. The Restoration Plan must address removal of the accumulated sediment from Little Silver Creek (Class C). The Restoration Plan must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for review and approval prior to implementation. You are encouraged to secure an environmental consultant experienced in stream restoration to assist you with your plan development, permit application and authorization necessary to achieve compliance. It is recommended that your consultant contact Kevin Barnett of the Asheville Regional Office for additional guidance during restoration plan development. The Restoration Plan should include the following: • A narrative explaining how sediment will be removed and how impacted jurisdictional waters will be restored. • 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. • A narrative explaining how sediment will be retained on the site and kept out of waterways, and how restoration activities will be conducted such that turbidity standards are not exceeded. Once the Restoration Plan has been implemented and is complete, a final report documenting restoration of the stream should be submitted to Kevin Barnett. Robert Crawley August 7,2009 Page 4 of 4 Thank you for your attention to this matter. 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 Kevin Barnett at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy Division of Land Resources Burke County Planning G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\Stormwater Construction NCGO1\NOV2009CV0005.RobertCrawley.doc T; wwl;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 August 7, 2009 Mr. Mack Edmisten, Director of Public Utilities City of Lenoir Post Office Box 958 Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Subject: Permit No. WQ0034264 City of Lenoir Old Mill Road Wastewater Collection System Extension Caldwell County Dear Mr. Edmisten: In accordance with your application received on July 24, 2009 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0034264 dated August 7, 2009, to the City of Lenoir 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 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 .0400 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 .0305; 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 http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ 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%post-consumer paper City of Lenoir August 7, 2009 Pag, 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 Lenoir for the construction and operation of approximately 294 linear feet of 8- inch diameter gravity sewer to serve the Old Mill Road area and the discharge of 1,440 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Lenoir's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received on July 24, 2009 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T .0305; 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. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Lenoir Lower Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0023981) 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 Roy Davis at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Caldwell County Building Inspector Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0023736) P. Marion Rothrock, PE Water Quality Central Files PERCS Files NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES CITY OF LENOIR OLD MILL ROAD SEWER CALDWELL COUNTY WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT WQ0034264 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 02T .0305; 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 02T .0400. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 02T .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 W00034264 City of Lenoir Old Mill Road Gravity Sewer. Caldwell County. August 7 2009 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 02T .0305; 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 02T .0305; 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 2B .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 dt No W00034264 City of Lenoir Old Mill Road Gravity Sewer. Caldwell County August 7 2009 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 7th day of August, 2009 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION for of en H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0034264 3 Permit No. W00034264. City of Lenoir Old Mill Road Gravity Sewer, Caldwell County, August 7 2009 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION - POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: 294 linear feet of 8-inch diameter gravity sewer 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 I, 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 2H .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. 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. All-w ® NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 7, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0798 9395 Mack W. Edmisten, Director Public Utilities of City of Lenoir PO Box 958 Lenoir,NC 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 NCO023981 City of Lenoir Lower Creek WWTP Case No. LV-2009-0281 Caldwell County Dear Mr. Edmisten: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,064.00 ($1,000.00 civil penalty+ $64.00 enforcement costs) against City of Lenoir. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by City of Lenoir for the month of May 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0023981. The violations which occurred in May 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that City of Lenoir violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO023981 and G.S. 143-215.l(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 City of Lenoir: One NorthCarollina Af SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Naturally V 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 G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Caldwell\Lenoir WWTPs\23981 Lower Creek WWTP 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0023981, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for BOD - Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $500.00 NC0023981, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Geometric Mean limit for FEC COLI. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $500.00 NC0023981, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for TSS - Conc. $1000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $64.00 Enforcement Costs $1064.00 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 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 General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 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. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff menzel of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, �c QQ AA Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files Enforcement File w/attachments Central Files w/attachments JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0281 County: Caldwell Assessed Party: City of Lenoir/Lower Creek WWTP Permit No. NC0023981 Amount Assessed: $1064.00 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: r �� � _ _ __ .� OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ,0UNTY 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/LOWER CREEK WWTP ) PERMIT NO. NCO023981 ) FILE NO. LV-2009-0281 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,064.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 7, 2009, 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 j. I �_i� ��� I - ____ II 'O x 'a W x a w ZO Oo m c > (9 Q w Z 5 O 0 > 0 n O J M m e 0 w Qw (D 00 J 7 M th M V a N J 4 U F' o 3 J w U LL uw H 0� oo E O =� U T co N O Q 0) Z W N D d N m N N g J > w 3 3 3 = w J x x x U 0 ti. 1A N N w ZO rn m m f V W o 0 0 Q z gQ co\1 M M O� O LO O O � 7 Q U a Y � � V V U W U 0 c V � � O 0 a m LL H J H O c c c J G > > 7 V W W W LL J J Fa o 0 0 O Go e- N �cc 0 0 0 OO. N N N C V 0 Z w Z W 2 �c:: p C } 5 J O O O W Q O O O a E w J a �' `9 ,___ �.` i � -', FqCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue . Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION August 7, 2009 MEMORANDUM To: Steve Coffey Construction Loans & Grants From: Wanda Frazier 4; PC Asheville Regional Office Re: Cullasaja School NC00 67326 Macon County Per our conversation, we are requesting that you please review the enclosed documentation and issue an Authorization to Operate at 3,000 gpd for the subject facility. Also, please copy Bob DeWeese and DWQ ARO. Thanks for all of your help! SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One NorthCaro Phone:828.296-4500 FAX:828.299-7043 /l/ina Customer Service:1-877-623.6748 Naturally Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer BEKAA _IV NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 10, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0798 4425 Mr. Mack W. Edmisten, Director, Public Utilities City of Lenoir PO Box 958 Lenoir,NC 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-2009-0282 Caldwell County Dear Mr. Edmisten: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$564.00 ($500.00 civil penalty + $64.00 enforcement costs) against City of Lenoir, Gunpowder Creek WWTP. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by City of Lenoir for the month of May 2009. 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 May 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that 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 City of Lenoir: orthCarolina CSURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Aatlalll/ X� 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 G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Caldwell\LenoirWWTPs\23736 Gunpowder Creek 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NC0023981, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for TSS - Conc. 0 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. 0.00 NC0023981, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for TSS- Conc. 1 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $500.00 NC0023981, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Weekly Average limit for TSS - Conc. $500.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $64.00 Enforcement Costs $564.00 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 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 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 General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 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. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff menzel 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 Enforcement File w/attachments Central Files w/attachments .E OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ,'OUNTY 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 WWTP ) PERMIT NO.NCO023736 ) FILE NO. LV-2009-0282 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $564.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated August 10, 2009,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 520 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0282 County: Caldwell Assessed Party: City of Lenoir/Gunpowder Creek WWTP Permit No. NC0023736 Amount Assessed: $564.00 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). 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Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director - Secretary August 10, 2009 Mr. Joe Cline, Executive Director Tuckaseigee Water& Sewer Authority 1246 West Main Street Sylva, North Carolina 28779 Subject: Permit No. WQ0034261 Tuckaseigee Water& Sewer Authority (TWSA) Reservoir Street &Apollo Drive Wastewater Collection System Extension Jackson County Dear Mr. Cline: In accordance with your application received on July 23, 2009 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0034261, dated August 10, 2009, to the TWSA 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 pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC O2T .0400 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 O2T .0305; 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 narned 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 http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ 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%post-consumer paper TWSA August 10, 2009 Pag(., 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 TWSA for the construction and operation of approximately 2,350 linear feet of 8-inch diameter gravity sewer; as a part of the Reservoir Street/Apollo Drive sewer replacement project with no immediate discharge of new wastewater, pursuant to the,application received on July 23, 2009 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T .0305; 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. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the TWSA Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0039578) 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 Roy Davis at (828) 296-4659. i" incerely, % )fo6rColeen IHYSuCllins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Jackson County Building Inspector Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0039578) John L. King, PE Water Quality Central Files PERCS Files i NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES. TUCKASEIGEE WATER,& SEWER AUTHORITY RESERVOIR ROAD/APOLLO DRIVE SEWER REPLACEMENT JACKSON COUNTY . WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT WQ0034261 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 02T .0305; 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 02T .0400. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 02T .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 WO0034261,TWSA, Reservoir Road/Apollo Drive, Jackson County August 10 2009 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 02T .0305; 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 02T .0305; 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 2B .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 nit No W00034261 TWSA Reservoir Road/Apollo Drive Jackson County. August 10 2009 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 10th day of August, 2009 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION .for Coleen H. S Ilins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0034261 3 Permit No W00034261 TWSA Reservoir Road/Apollo Drive Jackson County, August 10 2009 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION — POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: 2,350 linear feet of 8-inch diameter gravity sewer 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. ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final I, 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 2H .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. 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. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 11, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED —7007 1490 0004 0798 9432 James W. and Joy J. Bailey (Trustees) Iowa Payne Ferguson 921 Old Leicester Highway Asheville,NC 28806 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Ferguson Property NOV-2009-CV-0004 Stream Standard Violation—Removal Of Best Usage Failure to Secure 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Buncombe County Response deadline: August 31, 2009 Dear Mr. And Mrs. Bailey: On July 28, 2009, Kevin Barnett from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection at your property located along Old Leicester Highway along an Un-named Tributry to the French Broad River in Buncombe County. 401 certification, and stream standards violations were noted during the inspection and file review. Excavation and rip-rap backfill along with a low head dam have been constructed along an un- named tributary to the French Broad River (Classified C) were documented constituting certification and standard violations. As a result of the site inspection and file review, the following violations, detailed below,were noted: I Failure to Secure a 401 WQC II Removal of Best Usage 15A NCAC 0213.0211 (2) VIOLATIONS I. Failure to Secure a 401 WQC -The excavation and resultant rip-rap backfill of approximately 170 linear feet and the installation of an approximate 8 foot wide dam in an un-named tributary to the French Broad River (Class C) represents violations of 15A NCAC 2H .0500. DWQ site visits and file review confirmed that impacts occurred without a 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A file review indicates that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) has not authorized use of a 404 Permit for this activity nor 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 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Ferguson Property August 11,2009 Page 2 of 3 has notification been provided to the COE for this activity. The file review confirmed that a Pre-construction Notification has not been received by the Division of Water Quality for this project and that a 401 Water Quality Certification has not been issued. A Pre- Construction Notification submitted to DWQ is required prior to the above-mentioned impacts pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0500. II. Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2)—Greater than 178 linear feet of an un-named tributary to the French Broad River(Class C) was impacted by stream excavation and rip-rap fill, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2) REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing on, or before, close of business on August 31, 2009. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items: I. Failure to Secure a 401 WQ Certification a. Clearly explain why appropriate 401 Water Quality Certification and a 404 Permit were not secured i b. Provide a proposed schedule of when you expect to have the required 401 WQ Certification submitted to DWQ. c. It is required that you contact the United States Army Corps of Engineers to determine if a 404 Permit is necessary for these restoration activities. d. Satisfactory stream restoration requires planting in accordance with the EEP Publication"Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration". This document is available electronically at http://www.nceep.net/news/reports/buffers.pdf. IL Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) a. Please provide documentation(including a detailed site map/survey) depicting all jurisdictional water features (e.g. streams, wetlands,buffers) on the site. This documentation should describe and quantify the impacts to those jurisdictional features, and should include plans to avoid further stream and wetland impacts on the site. b. Please submit the following documents for review and approval: • Stream Restoration Plan(excavation and rip-rap fill)—Please explain how you plan to restore the pattern, profile and dimension of the impacted stream channels to include the removal of riprap. The streambed must be restored to y A the original profile, the stream banks must be stabilized, and any fill material must be removed from the riparian zone. Replanting of the riparian zone will be required. • Permit Application—If you wish for any impacts to remain in place, you must contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) for information on the type(s) of permit required. An application for a 401 Water Quality Certification to DWQ will also be required. Please note that sediment impacts to streams are not permittable. • Please indicate in your response a detailed schedule with dates explaining when the restoration will be accomplished, and if you plan to seek a permit for the permittable impacts, when an application will be submitted • It is required that you contact the Buncombe County Erosion Control Department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These contacts are necessary to ensure that your restoration efforts are in compliance with the Sedimentation Pollution.Control Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. 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 Kevin Barnett at (828)296-4657. Sincerely, 9_'J f Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit—Electronic Copy US Army Corps of Engineers—Electronic Copy NC Wildlife Resources Commission—Electronic Copy ARO File Copy Division of Land Resources —Electronic Copy Buncombe County Planning G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\13uncombe\40 i s\NOV2009CV0004.B a]I Property.Leicester.doc /�` �' �_ i _ _ __- A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 11, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7007 1490 0004 0798 9449 Jim Andrews Post Office Box 5238 Asheville,North Carolina 28813 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED —7007 1490 0004 0798 9456 Wendy Miller 81 Livingston Road Fletcher,North Carolina 28732 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT 81 Livingston Road NOV-2009-SP-0019 Failure to Resolve Previous Notice of Violation Henderson County Response deadline: August 31, 2009 Dear Mr.Andrews and Ms. Miller: On August 4, 2009, Kevin Barnett from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) conducted a site inspection for the property located at 81 Livingston Road in Fletcher,North Carolina along Duncan Creek in Henderson County, The Division of Water Quality issued a Notice of Violation in 2007 for the un-permitted rerouting and subsequent backfilling of waters without first applying and receiving a 401 Water Quality Certification. The retained consultant later applied for, and received a 401 Water Quality Certification for stream bank stabilization at this location, which, when implemented, would have resolved the issued Notice of Violation. This document was issued on June 12, 2007, and has since expired. The Division's inspection on August 4, 2009 revealed that the stream stabilization and subsequent woody buffer re-establishment has not been completed. REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing on or before close of business on August 31, 2009. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Quality, SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 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 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Natf�y� // K`ally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer 81 Livingston Road August 11,2009 Page 2 of 2 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items: • A restoration plan, which will provide for a stable pattern, dimension, and profile of Duncan Creek through this property. • A woody buffer, at least 25 feet in width, for Duncan Creek's entire length through this property • A timeline for the implementation of this restoration plan, including, but not limited to: ■ Date of application(Pre-Construction Notice) submission to this Agency. You must also contact the US Army Corps of Engineers Office at 828-271- 7980 to determine if re-authorization is required for its Nationwide Permit. ■ Start of Construction upon successful approval from all applicable agencies. ■ Deadline for completion of construction. ■ Start and completion of buffer replanting. ■ Start date for 3 years worth of annual monitoring events for determining the success of the vegetation and long term stability of the stabilized stream. 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 Kevin Barnett at(828) 296-4657. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Clement Riddle, Clearwater Environmental Consultants—Electronic Copy Henderson County Planning G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson\401 s\NOV2009SP0019.JimAndrews.DuncanCreek.doc .Road 2009 A 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items: • A restoration plan, which will provide for a stable pattern, dimension, and profile of Duncan Creek through this property. • A woody buffer, at least 25 feet in width, for Duncan Creek's entire length through this property • A timeline for the implementation of this restoration plan, including, but not limited to: ■ Date of application(Pre-Construction Notice) submission to this Agency. You must also contact the US Army Corps of Engineers Office at 828-271- 7980 to determine if re-authorization is required for its Nationwide Permit. ■ Start of Construction upon successful approval from all applicable agencies. ■ Deadline for completion of construction. ■ Start and completion of buffer replanting. ■ Start date for 3 years worth of annual monitoring events for determining the success of the vegetation and long term stability of the stabilized stream. 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 Kevin Barnett at(828)296-4657. Sincerely, G�%ltZ� Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Clement Riddle, Clearwater Environmental Consultants—Electronic Copy Henderson County Planning G AWPDATA\DEM WQ\Hendcrsdr',401 s\NOV2009SP0019.JimAndrews.DuncanCreek.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 August 11, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7007 1490 0004 0798 9449 Jim Andrews Post Office Box 5238 Asheville,North Carolina 28813 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED —7007 1490 0004 0798 9456 Wendy Miller 81 Livingston Road Fletcher,North Carolina 28732 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT 81 Livingston Road ' NOV-2009-SP-0019 Failure to Resolve Previous Notice of Violation Henderson County Response deadline: August 31, 2009 Dear Mr. Andrews and Ms. Miller: On August 4, 2009, Kevin Barnett from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection for the property located at 81 Livingston Road in Fletcher,North Carolina along Duncan Creek in Henderson County. The Division of Water Quality issued a Notice of Violation in 2007 for the un-permitted rerouting and subsequent backfilling of waters without first applying and receiving a 401 Water Quality Certification. The retained consultant later applied for, and received a 401 Water Quality Certification for stream bank stabilization at this location, which, when implemented, would have resolved the issued Notice of Violation. This document was issued on June 12, 2007, and has since expired. The Division's inspection on August 4, 2009 revealed that the stream stabilization and subsequent woody buffer re-establishment has not been completed. REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing on or before close of business on August 31, 2009. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Kevin Barnett, Division of Water Quality, SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality,org Action ;VaAur+dli An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer K K K k 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 August 11, 2009 Mr. Chip Kassinger, Manager Weirbridge Village Apartments, LLC Post Office Box 885 Sullivans Island, South Carolina 29482 Subject: Permit No. WQ0034262 Weirbridge Village Apartments, LLC Weirbridge Village Apartments, Phase If Wastewater Collection System Extension Buncombe County Dear Mr. Kassinger: In accordance with your application received on July 23, 2009 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0034262 dated August 11, 2009, to Weirbridge Village Apartments, LLC 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 pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0400 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 02T .0305; 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 http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ 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%post-consumer paper Weirbridge Village Apartments, LLC August 11, 2009 Page 2 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 Weirbridge Village Apartments, LLC for the construction and operation of approximately 1,393 linear feet of 8-inch diameter gravity sewer to serve the Weirbridge Village Apartments, Phase 11 with the discharge of 50,600 gallons per day of wastewater, pursuant to the application received on July 23, 2009 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T .0305; 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. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the MSD Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0024911) 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 Roy Davis at (828) 296-4659. Sincerely, � Rforoleen H. Su lies`Director Division of Water Quality cc: Buncombe County Building Inspector Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0039578) Gary D. Davis, PE Stan Boyd, MSD' Water Quality Central Files PERCS Files NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES WEIRBRIDGE VILLAGE APARTMENTS, LLC WEIRBRIDGE VILLAGE APARTMENTS, PHASE II BUNCOMBE COUNTY WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT WQ0034262 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 02T .0305; 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 02T .0400. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 02T .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 213 .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 213 .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C. 1 Permit No, W00034262; Weirbridge Village Apartments, LLC: Weirbridge Village Apartments. Phase II, Buncombe County, August 11, 2009 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 02T .0305; 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 02T .0305; 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 26 .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 2 'At No W00034262: Weirbridge Village Apartments. LLC;Weirbridge Village Apartments Phase II .ancombe County, August 11, 2009 or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: 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 11th day of August, 2009 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION for Coleen H. S llins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0034262 3 ..._..._........ Permit No W000342626 Weirbridge Village Apartments LLC: Weirbridge Village Apartments Phase II Buncombe County, August 11, 2009 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION - POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: 1,393 linear feet of 8-inch diameter gravity sewer 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. ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final I, 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 2H .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. 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. vjA s NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 11, 2009 Matthew D. and Heather S.Nelon 746 Brooks Lake Road Rutherfordton,NC 28139 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-SS-0029 Stream Standard Violation- Other Waste (In-stream sediment) Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 Rutherford County Response deadline: August 24, 2009 Dear Mr. and Ms.Nelon: This letter represents the second attempt at written correspondence with you regarding violations of water quality rules for which you are responsible. A telephone conversation also took place between Chuck Cranford and Ms.Nelon on July 10, 2009 requesting contact be made with this office to resolve the issues described below. On June 23, 2009, Chuck Cranford from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) conducted a site inspection at 511/521 Brooks Lake Road in Rutherford County. Susan Wilson(DWQ) was also present. Stream standard violations were noted during the inspection. Sediment impacts to an unnamed tributary to East Branch Mountain Creek were documented. Upwards of two feet of sediment was measured within the stream channel. VIOLATIONS I. Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In-stream sediment) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f- Greater than 2,500 feet of an unnamed tributary to East Branch Mountain Creek was impacted by sediment deposition upwards of two feet deep throughout the stream reach, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f). II. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 -A Construction Stormwater Permit (NCGO10000) is applicable to all point source discharges of stormwater from construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land. Prior to the commencement of construction and land-disturbing activities, approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control (E&SC) Plan shall be obtained from the Division of Land Resources(DLR). SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One t Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOTthCarOlina Phone:828-296-4500V FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �a�tun `// y An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Mr.and Ms.Nelon August 10,2009 Page 2 of 3 a. Failure to apply for and receive an approved E&SC Plan prior to commencement of construction (Part I Section A: No. 1.). REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing by August 24, 2009. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Chuck Cranford,Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items: I. Stream Standard- Other Waste (In-Stream Sediment) a. Please explain when construction(excavation, grubbing, and clearing)began at the site. b. Please provide a map that exactly details the jurisdictional waters on the tract. This map should indicate all of the jurisdictional waters on the tract as well as the areas that have been impacted, both on and off site. c. Please submit a Sediment Removal Restoration Plan(Plan)to this office for review and approval. The Plan must address removal of the accumulated sediment from the unnamed tributary to East Branch Mountain Creek and be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for review and approval prior to implementation. You are encouraged to secure an environmental consultant experienced in stream restoration to assist you with your Plan and authorization necessary to achieve compliance. It is recommended that your consultant contact Chuck Cranford of the Asheville Regional Office for additional guidance during restoration plan development. The Restoration Plan should include the following: • A narrative explaining how sediment will be removed and how impacted jurisdictional waters will be restored. • 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. • A narrative explaining how sediment will be retained on the site and kept out of waterways, and how restoration activities will be conducted such that turbidity standards are not exceeded. d. Once the Restoration Plan has been implemented and is complete, a final report documenting restoration of the stream should be submitted to Chuck Cranford. ,)n A Al. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 a. Please explain when you anticipate being in full compliance with the NCGO 10000 Permit and your Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. b. You should include in your response an explanation of how you propose to prevent these problems from reoccurring on this project. 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, 9�' Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Rutherford\Complaints-Misc\Nelon\NOV-2009-SS-0029_8-10-09.doc i-_....,.., \/\ / . 4t NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director - Secretary August 11, 2009 Mr. Doug Stuart, Senior Warden Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Post Office Box 677 Hayesville, North Carolina 28904 Subject: Permit No. WQ0034259 Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Wastewater Collection System Extension Clay County Dear Mr. Stuart: In accordance with your application received on July 23, 2009 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0034259 dated August 11, 2009, to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 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 pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0400 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 02T .0305; 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 http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/ 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%post-consumer paper Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd August 11, 2009 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 Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd for the construction and operation of approximately 250 linear feet of 6-inch diameter gravity sewer, a 30 gallon per minute grinder style duplex sewage pumping station with telemetry, audible and visual high water alarms and a connection for a portable emergency power generator, and 120 linear feet of 2-inch diameter force main and to serve the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church with the discharge of 1,250 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater, pursuant to the application received on July 23, 2009 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T .0305; 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. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Clay County Water and Sewer District Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0026697) 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 Roy Davis at (828) 296-4659. 'ncerely, for Colee . Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Clay County Building Inspector Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0039578) William A. Stillwell, PE Water Quality Central Files PERCS Files NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCH CLAY COUNTY WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT WQ0034259 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 02T .0305; 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 02T .0400. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 02T .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 WQ0034259: Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Clay Cola, August 11, 2009 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 02T. .0305; 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 02T .0305; 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 2 Jt No WQ0034259: Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Good She h�pisccopal Church Clay County, .Agust 11, 2009 or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: 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 11th day of August, 2009 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 1 ' for Coleen H. Ilins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0034259 3 Permit No W00034259: Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Clay Cob \ August 11, 2009 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION - POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: approximately 250 linear feet of 6-inch diameter gravity sewer, a 30 gallon per minute grinder style duplex sewage pumping station with telemetry, audible and visual high water alarms and a connection for a portable emergency power generator, and 120 linear feet of 2-inch diameter force main 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 I, 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 2H .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. 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. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 12, 2009 Greg Taveras Imerys, USA Inc. PO Box 309 Spruce Pine NC 28777 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection K-T Feldspar Spruce Pine Plant Permit No: NC0000400 Mitchell County Dear Mr. Taveras: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on August 5, 2009. Roger Edwards and I of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0000400. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. The assistance provided by you and your staff during the inspection was greatly appreciated. If you or your staff have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Keith Hayne Environmental Senior Specialist Enclosure cc: Eddie Duncan, ORC Central Files Asheville Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NorthCarolliina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 �►Jatul,Q[`� Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org �/V /__.\ �,i /__. __ __- United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA n Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Cf /-� Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 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 NC0000400 111 121 09/08/05 117 18I CI 191 S) 201 I Remarks 2111111111IIIIIIII IIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIII11111111I_H6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------—-------------Reserved--------------------- 67I 169 701 I 711 I 721 NJ 73I ' '74 711 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data w 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) 10:10 AM 09/08/05 06/10/01 K-T Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine Hwy. 226 North Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Spruce Pine NC 28777 02:55 PM 09/08/05 11/02/28 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)fTitles(s)lPhone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Eddie Keith Duncan/ORC/828-765-9621/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Glenn Young,PO Box 309 Spruce Pine NC 28777//704-765-9621/ Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program N 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 Keith Haynes ¢{- ARO wQ//828-296-4500/ / �V q Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Roger C Edwardsp .w ARO wQ//828-296-4500/ EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 3) NC0000400 1 11 121 09/08/05 117 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Other than the items previously mentioned, one other area of concern noted during this inspection is the lack of visible and audible alarms on any of the wastewater pumps. While it is recognized that plant personnel are on site during hours of operation, these alarms would improve response time during a pump failure as happened during this inspection. It is highly recommended that the installation of audible and visual alarms be considered. Due to type and age of wastewater treatment, the facility may wish to contact this Department's Pollution Prevention Program. They are a non-regulatory unit that will evaluate your manufacturing process along with the waste treatment. Their evaluation could result in cost savings and better overall facility compliance with applicable regulations. If you wish to contact the Pollution Prevention staff, they may be contacted at 800-763-0136. �I! Page# 2 Permit: NC0000400 Owner-Facility: K-T Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine .nspection Date: 08/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? ■ n n n Is all required information readily available,complete and current? ■ n Cl n Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? ■ n n n Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? n n n ■ Is the chain-of-custody complete? n n n ■ Dates,times and location of sampling n Name of individual performing the sampling n Results of analysis and calibration n Dates of analysis n Name of person performing analyses n Transported COCs n Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? ■ n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? n n ■ n (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? n Q ■ n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? ■ n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? ■ n n ❑ Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? ■ n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? ■ n n n Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? n n ■ n Comment: Lab data was not reviewed as the lab certification unit performed an inspection on May 22, 2009 and found no major issues. It is suggested that the ORC log be improved to include detailed observations/maintenance regarding wastewater treatment. It is also suggested that the log be in bound book form. 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? Page# 3 Permit: NC0000400 Owner-Facility: K-T Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine Inspection Date: 08/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE Comment: The housekeeping needs to be improved so the waste ponds retention will increase thus allowing longer time between shut down for removal of solids from the ponds. There are areas in the production buildings where spills occur with these spills going to the waste ponds. There are also areas on plant property where rainfall is directed to the waste ponds. It is suggested that the facility consider constructing a stormwater detention pond with all stormwater, where possible, being routed to this pond. This would allow separation of the stormwater and wastewater. 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 ■ ❑ 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 ❑ Comment: The plant is accessible from the river. Since there are now a large number of rafters using the river as it flows past the site, the facility may wish to consider postings along plant property if fencing the area is deemed inappropriate. Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE _- #Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ n n n �- Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ n n Is the flow meter operational? ■ n n n (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? ■ ❑ ❑ n Comment: The flow meter is operable and is routinely calibrated; however, the inspectors recommend replacing the recorder with something other than a strip recorder. This was discussed during the inspection and the facililty has already made contact with flow meter suppliers. Until the recorder is replaced, it is recommended that the operators read the chart paper at least once per shift and mark the respective times and dates on the paper. Lagoons Yes No NA NE Type of lagoons? Facultative #Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 3 Are lagoons operated in? Series #Is a re-circulation line present? n n ■ n Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials? ■ n n n #Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable? n n ■ n Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation? ■ n ❑ n Page# 4 Permit: NC0000400 Owner-Facility: K-T Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine Inspection Date: 08/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Lagoons Yes No NA NE Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of seepage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of erosion? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are dikes free of burrowing animals? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon(s)been measured periodically in multiple locations? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ #If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the lagoon surface free of weeds? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the lagoon free of short circuiting? ❑ ■ 0 ❑ Comment: The settling pond type of treatment used at this facility is a very basic physical/chemical type of treatment. Wastewater is pumped from the plant with some flocculant addition and pH adjustment. The wastewater is basically allowed to settle for solids removal. It is suggested that the possibility of adding some type of baffles or walls to the ponds be investigated. This would allow more efficient settling of solids and also facilitate solids removal. Since stormwater runoff from the site is allowed to enter the settling ponds and pump pits,the treatment ability of the ponds could be optimized with the rerouting of the runoff to a separate stormwater pond. If the facility wishes to pursue a separate stormwater discharge point, this Office should be contacted as a Stormwater Permit may be requried. It was also discussed during the inspection that a road needs to be constructed at the far side of the pond on the right side of the current road. This would allow for easier solids removal. 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: The effluent was slightly milky in appearance with a very minor trace of foam. The effluent was barely noticable fifty feet downstream. During the inspection, installation of a turbidity meter for use as process control was discussed. It is strongly suggested that a turbidity meter be installed prior to the final discharge point. Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is sample collected below all treatment units? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is proper volume collected? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the tubing clean? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is proper temperature set for sample storage(kept at less than or equal to 6.0 degrees Celsius)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit(frequency,sampling type representative)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NG0000400 Owner-Facility: K-T Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine Inspection Date: 08/05/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Comment: It appeared that the composite sampler intake line was slightly crimped. This should be checked to assure proper sample volumes are being pulled/collected. The area around the flow meter and composite sampler is in dire need of improvement. The platform around the sampler is not large enough for operators to safely and adequately maintain the sampler and flow meter. It is suggested the platform around the effluent sampling area be improved/expanded to make it more operator friendly and also to make it safer for the operators. Ms. Dortch mentioned that she had just recently been looking into the issue. She also mentioned that the composite sampler will be replaced soon. i Page# 6 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 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION August 13, 2009 Mr. Bruce Kutt, Community Manager Highland Falls Country Club 290 Sky Lake Road Highlands, NC 28741 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Highland Falls Country Club WWTP Permit number: NCO051381 Macon County Dear Mr. Kutt: Enclosed please find a copy of Ithe Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 11, 2009. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0051381. 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 xc: Central Files Asheville Files NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70;Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org FAX(828)299-7043 �'___-, j�� ____ United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.G.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 1 51 31 NCO051381 111 121 09/08/1, 117 181 CI 191 SI 20I —� Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------------Reserved-------------------- 671 1.0 169 701 31 711 1 721 NJ 73 I ' ' 74 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data W 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) 10:25 AM 09/08/11 07/12/01 Highland Falls Country Club WWTP 290 Skylake Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Highlands NC 28741 11:25 AM 09/08/11 12/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Paul Delmer Dills/ORC/828-526-2203 Name,Address of Responsible Officialffitle/Phone and Fax Number 290 Skylake Rd Highlands NC 28741/Community Contacted Manager/828-526-2203.' Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■Operations&Maintenance E 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/OfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ /O?u Sig atu of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date t EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 3I NCO051381 I11 12I 09/08/11 1 17 18IC) Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) INSPECTION: Paul Dills, grade II certified ORC, assisted in the inspection. TREATMENT UNITS/ PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA: The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows: Dissolved Oxygen = 3.0 mg/I MLSS - 2800 mg/I RECORDS AND REPORTS: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 9-10-2008 by Janet Cantwell. The permit expires on 11/30/2012. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The 2008 Annual Performance Report was received by DWQ on March 3, 2009. The log book was present on-site and had good notation of daily events. WWTP TYPE: 0.135 MGD extended aeration WWTP with bar screen; 100,000 gallon aeration basin with non-clog diffusers; 26,276 gallon circular clarifier; 15,000 gallon aerobic digestor; multi-media (sand & anthracite) tertiary filter; dual ultraviolet disinfection; refrigerated composite sampler and standby generator. A to C: The old plant is currently being used as an aerobic digestor. Plans to convert this to flow equalization are being drafted by an engineer(in 2009) in preparation for an Authorization to Construct request. COLLECTION SYSTEM: Consists of 13 lift stations without telemetry. The lift stations are being replaced with new ones every year for the next 12 years, beginning this fall. There are 3 grease traps, operated in series, at the clubhouse. They are pumped monthly. Page# 2 Permit: NCO051381 Owner-Facility: Highlands Falls Country Club wVVrP inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation EFFLUENT: The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/SUMMARY: This facility appears to be extremely well operated and maintained. The ORC was on-site during the inspection and is doing an excellent job. Page# 3 Permit: NCO051381 Owner-Facility: Highlands Falls Country Club WVVrP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ 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 ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ 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 ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ ■ 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? ■ ❑ n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ Cl ❑ ❑ 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 n Are weirs level? ■ ❑ n n Page# 4 Permit: NC0051381 Owner-Facility: Highlands Falls Country Club VWVrP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ D D D Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ D D n Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ D n n Is the drive unit operational? ■ D n n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ D n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) ■ 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? ■ D D D Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ D ■ n Is sand filter free of ponding? D n ■ n Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? D n ■ n #Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? n n ® n #Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) n n ■ n Comment: This system has a multi-media (sand and anthracite)tertiary filter. Disinfection -UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ® D n n Are UV bulbs clean? ■ D n n Is UV intensity adequate? ■ n n n Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ n ❑ n Is there a backup system on site? ■ n n n Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ ❑ n n Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n ❑ D Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ D D D If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? D n ■ n Comment: Page# 5 Permit: NCO051381 Owner-Facility: Highlands Falls Country Club WWTP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator tested under load? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ I_l 0 ❑ Comment: The generator self-tests under load every 2 weeks. Operations$Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: Page# 6 4ja IQ==AMMMIM 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 August 13, 2009 Mr. Bruce Kutt, Community Manager Highland Falls Community Association 290 Sky Lake Road Highlands, NC 28741 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Highlands Falls Com. Assn. WWTP Permit number: NCO059552 Macon County Dear Mr. Kutt: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 11, 2009. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0059552. 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, rarAo� Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure xc: Central Files Asheville Files NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70; Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.newaterguality.org FAX(828)299-7043 �_,. i Li' �� __. United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA^ Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved. OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Ins ection Re ort 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 2 151 31 NCO059552 111 121 09/08/1, 117 18I CI 19I SI 20�II Remarks 211111111111111111111111111111 IIII IIII II II 11111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA -------------—---------Reserved------------------ 67) 1.o 169 70131 711 I 721 NJ 731JJ 74 751 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) 11:30 AM 09/08/11 07/12/01 Highlands Falls WWTP 290 Skylake Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Highlands NC 28741 11:50 AM 09/08/11 12/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Paul Delmer Dills/ORC/828-526-2203. Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Skylake Rd Highlands NC 28741/Community Contacted Manager/828-526-2203 Yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit N Records/Reports N Facility Site Review 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/ uS I- /A, 2e! Sig re of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date C vt 8 I C) EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 3I NCO059552 I11 12) 09/08/11 I17 ,SICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) WWTP LOCATION: The WWTP is located adjacent to the golf course, below the rest rooms on the right in the edge of the woods. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: The 0.003 MGD wastewater treatment system consists of: 900 gallon septic tank with automatic siphon; 28'x 28' sub-surface sand filter; and tablet chlorinator. Four to five homes (with their individual septic tanks) and two restrooms on the golf course are tied into this system. No discharge had ever been observed by staff, even though the sand bed has a plastic liner. Suspect that low flows, seasonal residents and evaporation are the probably the reasons. INSPECTION: Paul Dills, grade II certified ORC, assisted in the inspection. RECORDS AND REPORTS: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 9-10-2008 by Janet Cantwell _ The permit expires on 11/30/2012. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The 2008 Annual Performance Report was received by DWQ on March 3, 2009. Page# 2 Permit: NC0059552 Owner-Facility: Highlands Falls VVWTP inspection Date: 08/11/2009 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 Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n In 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: Page# 3 �� J ,� ___ __ IQ:= NCQENR 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 August 13, 2009 Dr. Dan Brigman, Superintendent of Schools Macon County Schools PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Cullasaja School Permit number: NCO067326 Macon County Dear Dr. Brigman: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 11, 2009. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0067326. 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, 441-u Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure xc: Central Files Asheville Files - Nor Kuolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70; Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatergualitV.org FAX(828)299-7043 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 1 51 31 NCO067326 111 121 09/08/1, 117 18l Ci 191 sl 201 11 Remarks 211111 11111111111111111111 IIII 11111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------Reserved-------------------— 671 1.0 169 701 31 71 1_1 721 NJ 73 LLJ 74 751 I I I 1 1 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) 12:30 PM 09/08/11 07/12/01 Cullasaja School 145 River Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Franklin NC 28744 01:00 PM 09/08/11 12/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Bobby D Wilson/ORC/828-524-4460/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Gary Brown,PO Box 1029 Franklin NC 28734//828-524-3314/8285245938 orat Yeess acted Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit ■Operations&Maintenance ®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/ CJ Z� ors �, a�o9 mil G Gi Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date oil , t EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 3I NCO067326 I11 12I 09/08/11 I17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) INSPECTION: Bobby Wilson, grade II certified ORC, assisted in the inspection. WWTP TYPE: Consists of 0.002 MGD extended aeration, Aero-Flow, package WWTP with: flow equalization & duplex pumps (as preliminary treatment); a 580 sq. ft. recirculating sand filter(as primary treatment); tablet chlorinator; a 1,200 gallon chlorine contact chamber; and a dechlorinator unit. AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT/AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE: A permit modification request was made by Bob DeWeese, on behalf of the permittee on 1-24-2006 to increase the monthly average permitted flow rate from 2,000 GPD to 3,000 gpd. No A to C or A to O was issued at that time. The permit was issued in 2007 with two limit pages; one at 2,000 gpd and one at 3,000 gpd. An Authorization to Operate at 3,000 gpd was never issued, since it appeared that construction was not necessary to achieve proper treatment at 3,000 gpd. An Authorization to Operate has been requested from Construction Grants (Steve Coffey)for 3,000 gpd and is pending (as of August 2009). Note: This will be the last year(2009-2010) that students will attend this school. They will be moved to a new school location. EFFLUENT: There was no discharge at the time of the inspection, since school had not started yet. School is scheduled to begin in two weeks. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/SUMMARY: This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. The ORC was on-site during the inspection and is doing a good job. RECORDS AND REPORTS: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 11-14-2006 by Janet Cantwell The permit expires on 11/30/2012. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. Page# 2 Permit: NCO067326 Owner-Facility: Cullasaja School inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The log book was present on-site and had good notation of daily events. ANNUAL REPORT: There were no records of Annual Performance Reports being received by DWQ for this facility. The following regulatory update (dated October 19, 1999)was mailed to all permittees, informing them of House Bill 1160 (also know as the Clean Water Act of 1999). This bill was ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly on July 20 and signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. This legislation has placed significant, new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. This following is provided as guidance to assist you in meeting this aspect of the new reporting requirements. SPILL NOTIFICATION One of the new requirements that became effective October 1, 1999 for all wastewater facilities that collect or treat wastewater is that they must notify the public of wastewater spills. Wastewater facility owners or operators must issue a press release after a discharge to surface waters of 1,000 gallons within 48 hours of first knowledge of the spill by the owner/operator. The law requires that the press release must be issued to "all electronic and print news media outlets that provide general coverage in the county where the discharge occurred." A copy of the press release must be maintained for one year by the owner/operator. This press release is required in addition to the permit requirement of contacting the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ). A list of media outlets, sorted by County, and a sample press release are available on the State's web site, for or your reference. If a discharge of 15,000 gallons or more reaches surface water, a public notice is required in addition to the press release. The public notice must be placed in a newspaper having general circulation in the County in which the discharge occurred and the county immediately downstream. A sample public notice format is on the State's web site. If a discharge of 1,000,000 gallons of wastewater or more reaches surface waters, the DWQ regional office must be contacted to determine in what additional counties, if any, a public notice must be published. A copy of all public notices and proof of publication must be sent to the DWQ to the attention of"NDCEU" at the letterhead address within 30 days of publication. A sample public notice is available on the State's web site. The minimum content of the notice is the location of the discharge, estimated volume, water body affected, steps taken to prevent future discharges and a phone number and contact name. Page# 3 Permit: NCO067326 Owner-Facility: Cullasaja School Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ANNUALREPORT Another new requirement is that the owner or operator of any wastewater treatment works or wastewater collection systems that treats or collects primarily domestic or municipal waste must provide an annual report to its users or customers and to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources that summarizes the treatment works' or collection system's performance over a 12 month period. The following is provided as guidance to assist you in meeting this aspect of the new reporting requirements. The new law states the above mentioned report shall summarize the performance of the treatment works or collection system and state the extent to which any terms of its permit, federal laws, or any State laws, regulations or rules related to the protection of water quality have been violated. In order to meet the spirit of this law, it is strongly suggested that, at a minimum, the report contain the following information: I. General Information • Name of regulated entity and county • Responsible entity, person or contact with phone number or address • Listing of applicable permit(s) • Description of collection or treatment system or process II. Performance • Description of overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies. • By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions, environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited to): Permit Limit Violations Monitoring and Reporting Violations (Illegal) Bypass of treatment facilities* Sanitary Sewer Overflows* * Note estimated total monthly volumes and locations of events in which more than 1,000 gallons of waste reached surface waters. • Description of any known environmental impact of violations • Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies III. Notification • Statement as to how users or customers have been provided access to the report. IV. Certification • Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete. It shall be left to the individual applicable entities to decide both how much detail above minimum they wish to provide in the report and how they will provide the report to their users or customers. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight(and Page# 4 Permit: NCO067326 Owner-facility: Cullasaja School inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation hopefully, to instill public confidence). Those entities that fall under the scope of this part of the law are encouraged to be forthcoming in their report and they should provide its readers a contact where they may view more detailed information. To satisfy the Departmental-reporting requirement, three copies of the report should be submitted to the following address: System Performance Annual Report North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Annual reports must be submitted within 60 days of the end of the applicable 12-month review period. You may base your report on either a calendar year or a fiscal year(July 1 —June 30) time frame. Initial reports must be prepared and submitted for either the 1999 calendar year or the 2000 (beginning July 1, 1999) fiscal year. As was noted at the beginning of this letter, there are several new reporting requirements as a result of the Clean Water Act of 1999. As a stakeholder in environmental regulation, you are encouraged to review the entire scope of the Act to see if other part apply to your operations. A copy of the Act can be can be viewed on the North Carolina General Assembly's web site at http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/htmll 999/bills/ratified/house/hbil l 160.full.html. If you have any questions, please contact your DWQ Regional Office or(919) 733-5083 ask for the Non-Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit for the spill notice requirements or the Point Source Compliance and Enforcement Unit for the Annual Report requirement. DEADLINE: PLEASE SUBMIT THE ANNUAL REPORT (TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE) FOR THE PAST FISCAL YEAR (JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009), BY SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2009. Page# 5 Permit: NCO067326 Owner-Facility: Cullasaja School Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 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 Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n ❑ n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n In n Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n In 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? nn ■ o 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? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ n n Cl Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n 00 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? n n ■ n Are weirs level? ■ n n ❑ Page# 6 Permit: NC0067326 Owner-Facility: Cullasaja School inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ ❑ n ❑ Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%<of the sidewall depth) ■ ❑ 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 In Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ n ■ n Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: There is no distribution box visible. Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the contact chamber free of growth;or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ In Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? Cl ❑ ■ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n ❑ ❑ Page# 7 Permit: NCO067326 Owner-Facility: Cullasaja School Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ n n Number of tubes in use? 4 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: Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 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: Page# 8 APA 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 August 13, 2009 Mr. R. S. Jones Indian Bend Properties Inc. 61 E. Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Willowbrook Park WWTP Permit number: NCO070394 Macon County Dear Mr. Jones: - Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 11, 2009. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0070394. 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 xC: Central Files Asheville Files o Carolina NNaturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70;Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX(828)299-7043 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA C P 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 2 151 31 N00070394 Ill 121 09/08/1, 117 181 CI 191 sl 20I 11 Remarks 211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ill Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------Reserved-------------------- 671 1.0 169 701 31 711 1 72I N I 73 W 74 751 1 1 1 1 1 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) 03:00 PM 09/08/11 07/12/01 Willowbrook Park WWTP 17 McClure Mill Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Franklin NC 28734 03:30 PM 09/08/11 12/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Joedavid Matthew Hall/ORC/828-293-9396/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted R S Jones,61 E Main St Franklin NC 28734//828-524-4444/8283697343 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/ ` 1*q1Vks �aa .2009 SignapttTof Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date p (n (5 l)c3LQ 0 0 EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 3I NCO070394 I11 12I 09/08/11 1 17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) INSPECTION: Joedavid Hall, grade II certified ORC, assisted in the inspection. TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA: The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows: Temperature = 23.5 degrees Celcius pH = 6.8 standard units Dissolved Oxygen = 6.8 mg/I Tip: The ideal level for dissolved oxygen in the aeration basin is generally 1 to 3 mg/I. Seasonal changes in temperature require the adjustment of the aeration timer to achieve ideal dissolved oxygen levels. Settleable Solids = ml/I = % Tip: Using the settleability test, the return sludge pumping rate is usually set so that the flow rate is approximately equal to the percentage volumes occupied by the settleable solids from the aeration basin after settling for 30 minutes in a settleometer. For example, a settleability of 30%would generally indicate a recommended return sludge pumping rate of 30%. Having the percent settleable solids (i.e. 30%)the same as the percent return sludge pumping rate (i.e. 30%), allows for the solids balance in the plant to be maintained. If the plant cannot handle that return sludge pumping rate, then wasting is probably recommended, unless the sludge is too young. EFFLUENT: The effluent data was as follows: Dissolved Oxygen = 8.0 mg/I Temperature = 25.3 degrees Celcius Total Residual Chlorine = 25 ug/I The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/SUMMARY: This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. Page# 2 Permit: NCO070394 Owner-Facility: Willowbrook Park WWTP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation The ORC was on-site during the inspection and is doing a good job. RECORDS AND REPORTS: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 4-9-2008 by Janet Cantwell The permit expires on 11/30/2012. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The Annual Performance Report was received by DWQ on October 16, 2008. The log book was present on-site and had good notation of daily events. Page# 3 Permit: NCO070394 Owner-Facility: Willowbrook Park VWVf P Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 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 Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ 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 Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ 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? ■ n ❑ ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ �i Are weirs level? ■ n n n Page# 4 Permit: NCO070394 Owner-Facility: Willowbrook Park WWTP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE 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 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 Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%4 of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ® n n n Number of tubes in use? 1 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n In Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ n 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? 1 Comment: Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n 0 Page# 5 Permit: NCO070394 Owner-Facility: Willowbrook Park WW rP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids,pH, DO,Sludge ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: Page# 6 RD E N R 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 August 13, 2009 Mr. Billy Vanhook, President Laurel Hills Town Homes Association PO Box 1537 Franklin, NC 28734 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Laurel Hills Town Homes WWTP Permit number: NCO060844 Macon County Dear Mr. Vanhook: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 11, 2009. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0060844. 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 xc: Central Files Asheville Files NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70;Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX(828)299-7043 United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 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 NCO060844 Ill 121 09/08/1, 117 181 CI 19I sI 20�II Remarks 211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 Jill Jill Jill Jill I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 16 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------Reserved-------- ------- 67 I 1.0 169 70131 711 I 72 I N I 73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data W 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) 02:00 PM 09/08/11 07/12/01 Laurel Hills WWTP Pete McCoy Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Franklin NC 28744 02:30 PM 09/08/11 12/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/fitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Wayne Medford Price/ORC/828-524-4492/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Margaret Crownover,PO Box 1537 Franklin NC 28734//828-369-9162/ 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 Date "- EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.) 3I NCO060844 I11 12) 09/08/11 1 17 181 C1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) INSPECTION: Wayne Price, grade IV certified ORC, assisted in the inspection. EFFLUENT: The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/SUMMARY: The effluent appeared to be clear, indicating compliance with permit limits. This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. The ORC was on-site during the inspection and is doing a good job. RECORDS AND REPORTS: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 9-10-2008 by Janet Cantwell. The permit expires on 11130/2012. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. The log book was present on-site and had good notation of daily events. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: t There were no records of Annual Performance Reports being received by DWQ for this facility. The following regulatory update (dated October 19, 1999) was mailed to all permittees, informing them of House Bill 1160 (also know as the Clean Water Act of 1999). This bill was ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly on July 20 and signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. This legislation has placed significant, new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. This following is provided as guidance to assist you in meeting this aspect of the new reporting requirements. SPILL NOTIFICATION One of the new requirements that became effective October 1, 1999 for all wastewater facilities that collect or treat wastewater is that they must notify the public of wastewater spills. Page# 2 Permit: NCO060844 Owner-Facility: Laurel Hills WWTP ispection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Wastewater facility owners or operators must issue a press release after a discharge to surface waters of 1,000 gallons within 48 hours of first knowledge of the spill by the owner/operator. The law requires that the press release must be issued to "all electronic and print news media outlets that provide general coverage in the county where the discharge occurred."A copy of the press release must be maintained for one year by the owner/operator. This press release Is required in addition to the permit requirement of contacting the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ). A list of media outlets, sorted by County, and a sample press release are available on the State's web site, for or your reference. If a discharge of 15,000 gallons or more reaches surface water, a public notice is required in addition to the press release. The public notice must be placed in a newspaper having general circulation in the County in which the discharge occurred and the county immediately downstream. A sample public notice format is on the State's web site. If a discharge of 1,000,000 gallons of wastewater or more reaches surface waters, the DWQ regional office must be contacted to determine in what additional counties, if any, a public notice must be published. A copy of all public notices and proof of publication must be sent to the DWQ to the attention of"NDCEU" at the letterhead address within 30 days of publication.A sample public notice is available on the State's web site. The minimum content of the notice is the location of the discharge, estimated volume, water body affected, steps taken to prevent future discharges and a phone number and contact name. ANNUAL REPORT Another new requirement is that the owner or operator of any wastewater treatment works or wastewater collection systems that treats or collects primarily domestic or municipal waste must provide an annual report to its users or customers and to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources that summarizes the treatment works' or collection system's performance over a 12 month period. The following is provided as guidance to assist you in meeting this aspect of the new reporting requirements. The new law states the above mentioned report shall summarize the performance of the treatment works or collection system and state the extent to which any terms of its permit, federal laws, or any State laws, regulations or rules related to the protection of water quality have been violated. In order to meet the spirit of this law, it is strongly suggested that, at a minimum, the report contain the following information: I. General Information • Name of regulated entity and county • Responsible entity, person or contact with phone number or address • Listing of applicable permit(s) • Description of collection or treatment system or process II. Performance • Description of overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies. • By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions, Page# 3 Permit: NCO060844 Owner-Facility: Laurel Hills VWVrP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited to): Permit Limit Violations Monitoring and Reporting Violations (Illegal) Bypass of treatment facilities" Sanitary Sewer Overflows* * Note estimated total monthly volumes and locations of events in which more than 1,000 gallons of waste reached surface waters. • Description of any known environmental impact of violations • Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies III. Notification •Statement as to how users or customers have been provided access to the report. IV. Certification • Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete. It shall be left to the individual applicable entities to decide both how much detail above minimum they wish to provide in the report and how they will provide the report to their users or customers. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight(and hopefully, to instill public confidence). Those entities that fall under the scope of this part of the law are encouraged to be forthcoming in their report and they should provide its readers a contact where they may view more detailed information. To satisfy the Departmental-reporting requirement, three copies of the report should be f- submitted to the following address: System Performance Annual Report North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Annual reports must be submitted within 60 days of the end of the applicable 12-month review period. You may base your report on either a calendar year or a fiscal year(July 1 —June 30) time frame. Initial reports must be prepared and submitted for either the 1999 calendar year or the 2000 (beginning July 1, 1999) fiscal year. As was noted at the beginning of this letter, there are several new reporting requirements as a result of the Clean Water Act of 1999. As a stakeholder in environmental regulation, you are encouraged to review the entire scope of the Act to see if other part apply to your operations. A copy of the Act can be can be viewed on the North Carolina General Assembly's web site at http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/htmll 999/bills/ratified/house/hbill 160.full.html. If you have any questions, please contact your DWQ Regional Office or(919) 733-5083 ask for Page# 4 Permit: NCO060844 Owner-Facility: Laurel Hills WWTP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation the Non-Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit for the spill notice requirements or the Point Source Compliance and Enforcement Unit for the Annual Report requirement. DEADLINE: PLEASE SUBMIT THREE COPIES OF THE ANNUAL REPORT (TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE) FOR THE PAST FISCAL YEAR (JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009), BY SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2009. Page# 5 Permit: NC0060844 Owner-Facility: Laurel Hills WWfP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 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? ❑ Cl ■ ❑ (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0 ❑ ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ ❑ Cl #Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ #Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ■ '. a.Manual ■ b.Mechanical ❑ b.Mechanical ❑ Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ n n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ ❑ n ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ n n Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.Air Mode of operation Ext.Air Page# 6 Permit: NCO060844 Owner-Facility: Laurel Hills WVVTP inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Type of aeration system Diffused Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n n ■ n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n n ■ Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n n Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ Cl 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 Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? ■ n ❑ n Is the DO level acceptable? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ n ❑ Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3:0 mg/1) ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ n n n Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n n 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 n ■ n Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? n n ■ n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n Cl Page# 7 Permit: NC0060844 Owner-Facility: Laurel Hills WWTP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is scum removal adequate? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ ❑ n ❑ Is the drive unit operational? ■ n 1­1 n Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ ❑ 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 overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/<of the sidewall depth) ■ n n ❑ Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/<of the sidewall depth) ■ 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 (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 ■ ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? n n ■ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is sand filter free of ponding? ❑ n ■ n Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ #Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ #Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ #Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ #Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Comment: This facility has a multi-media (sand and anthracite)tertiary filter. Comment: This facility has a tertiary filter. Disinfection -UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 8 Permit: NCO060844 Owner-Facility: Laurel Hills VWVfP Inspection Date: 08/11/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection - UV Yes No NA NE Are extra UV bulbs available on site? ■ n n n Are UV bulbs clean? ■ n n n Are UV bulbs clean? ■ n n n Is UV intensity adequate? ■ n n n Is UV intensity adequate? ■ n n n Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ n n n Is transmittance at or above designed level? ■ n n n Is there a backup system on site? ■ n n n Is there a backup system on site? ■ n n n Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ n n n Is effluent clear and free of solids? ■ n n n Comment: Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n 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 ■ f_1 n n Judge,and other that are applicable? Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n 0— Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Page# 9 �J, __ WMENR 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 August 13, 2009 Mr. Tom McDevitt Evergreen Foundation 28A Oak Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0316 Permit No. NCO032361 The Balsam Center Dear Mr. McDevitt: Haywood County A review of The Balsam Center for Hope & Recovery's monitoring report for April 2009 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Total Ammonia 04/30/09 6 mg/I 6.58 mg/I Monthly Average Nitrogen Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the DMR required an explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that another response be submitted, unless an explanation was not provided or should you have additional information concerning the violation(s). Please submit them to the attention of Wanda Frazier. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Keith Haynes of this office for additional information. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier or me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: WQ Central Files N�� ARO Files onehcarolina at0a!!ry North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70; Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone (828)296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 ATaw�s RMENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 13, 2009 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 64 DWQ Project 08-0396 TIP No.A-0011 BB Clay County Dear Mr. Setzer: On August 12, 2009,I inspected the construction work on US Highway 64 in Clay County and the project appeared to be in good shape. Construction work consist of heavy grading and pipe installation. The erosion and sedimentation control structures, vegetative covering, and matting appear to be working properly. 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,gl,c�/-2 Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: W. Trent Anderson Mark Davis,Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Setzer)US Highway 64 Inspection Letter August 2009 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 NofthCuol.ina Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org Naturally J+ atura l y An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �/ " DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R.Parker Date: August 12,2009 County: Clay —� Region: Asheville DOT Division: Division 14 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑Other DWQ 401 #: 08-0396 1 NW Permit#: IP Project Name: U S Highway 64 Widening A-001 I BB Location of Project: U S 64 from east of Hiwassee River to east of NC Highway 175 in Clay County Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no, estimated date of completion: Activities (DOT): Water Quality Concerns(DWQ): ❑ 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 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 DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Downing Creek,John Reese Branch, Byers Branch,Chatuge Lake and unnamed tributaries to Hiwassee River Basin/Subbasin: Hiwassee 040501 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated x❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: X❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-1I ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA FICA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert ❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: X00— 1/101h acre ❑l/l lch to UP acre ❑1/3 d to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre `— Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet Additional comments: Reviewed project with staff. Construction and pipe installation continuing Sediment and erosion control structures appear to be working properly. Seeding and/or matting should be performed as areas are graded. Continue to maintain erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. The project appears to be in good shape. US Highway 64 Inspection August 2009 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 13, 2009 Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection-Cat Creek Road DWQ Project 08-1022 TIP No.B-4179 Macon County Dear Mr. Setzer: On August 12,2009,I inspected the construction work on the culvert on Cat Creek Road in Macon County. The erosion and sedimentation control structures,vegetative covering, and matting appear to be working properly. 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: Mark Davis, Division 14, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office (Setzer)Cat Creek Road Inspection Letter August 2009 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 Intemet:www.ncwaterguality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �/�yq/aturallff DWO Site Visits for DOT Proiects_ Field Sheet DWQ representative:r Michael R.Parker Date: I August 12,270079 County: Macon Region: I Asheville DOT Division: Division 14 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 08-1022 = NW Permit#:C 771 IP#: Project Name: Cat Creek Road Bridge Replacement Location of Project: NCSR 1513 south of US 44land north of Franklin in Macon County Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no, estimated date of completion: Activities(DOT): Water Quality Concerns(DWO): ❑ 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 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 impactlft/ ac Zone 2: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impactlft/ ac Buffer Designation: []Exempt ❑Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation[]Prohibited DWO Site Visits for DOT Proiects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Rabbit Creek Basin/Subbasin: Little Tennessee 040401 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 ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV RSA RCA Type of Authorized Impact: ❑Culvert X❑Bottomless Culvert ❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: ❑0— 1/10`h acre ❑l/11`h to 1/3 d acre ❑1/3 d to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet Additional comments: Construction continues on project. The arch culvert had been installed and covered. Grading is underway and should be completed soon. The project appears to be in good shape over all. Continue to maintain erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as soon as possible. The project is nearing completion. NCSR 1513(Cat Creek Road)Inspection August 2009 A� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 14, 2009 Mr. David Hyder 231 Gibbs Road Leicester, North Carolina 28748 Dear Mr. Hyder: The Metropolitan Sewerage District of North Carolina (MSD) has indicated a willingness to maintain the privately owned sewer crossing your property off Nichols Hill Drive. Attached is the MSD form which authorizes the MSD to enter on your property to conduct maintenance should problems with the sewer arise. I encourage you to sign the form and return same to: Mr. Mike Butler Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County 2028 Riverside Drive Asheville, North Carolina 28804 Should you need to discuss the contents of the form I suggest you call Mr. Butler directly at (828) 225-8265. This very generous offer by the MSD represents an excellent opportunity to provide proper operation and maintenance to this sewer. Should you need to discuss this matter please do not hesitate to contact me. My direct phone number is (828) 296-4659. Sincerely, Roy%Mavis Environmental Engineer Xc: Charles H. Sullivan, Jr. Mike Butler, MSD G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\MSD Collection System\Morning Dew Drive2.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarollna Phone:828-296-450 FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 �y��l//� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �at ` An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer � \ �:. I \ ___... _. Agreement to Convey Right-of-Way PAGE 1 of 2 General Manager Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County 2028 Riverside Drive Asheville, N.C. 28804 Dear Sir: In consideration of the Metropolitan Sewerage District's (hereinafter "District") agreeing to take over and rehabilitate the collector sewer system serving my property located at the undersigned hereby agrees to grant to the District, at no cost, an easement of sufficient width and appropriate location to rehabilitate the collector sewer system serving my property, to permanently locate a portion of the collector sewer on my property and to operate and maintain the rehabilitated collector sewer system. I understand that the width and location of the easement shall be determined in the sole discretion of the District, but that my input, as well as the input of other property owners who are a part of this project, will be considered in determining the location of the easement. I understand that the District, or its agent, shall have the right to enter upon my property for the purpose of selecting and surveying a route for the proposed easement and for surveying any monuments required to establish property lines accurately for easement acquisition. I understand that any District employee,,or its agent, and equipment shall have the right to enter upon my property for the purpose of performing limited emergency repair or maintenance activities on the common portion of the existing system. I understand that the sewer system serving my property is unclaimed and will remain as such until the District takes over the system following rehabilitation. Any malfunction of this unclaimed sewer system that results in any damage to my property is not the responsibility of the District. By my signature and the signature of others holding an interest in this property named above, I (We) hereby warrant and represent that we own this property in fee simple and hereby agree to execute any and all documents necessary to transfer the appropriate easements, as determined by the District, to the District for the rehabilitation of the collector sewer system and the location of a portion of the collector sewer system permanently on my property. FEBRUARY 2007 Agreement to Convey Right-of-Way PAGE 2 of 2 The undersigned hereby understand and acknowledge that the District's obligation to rehabilitate the unclaimed collector sewer system servicing this property is contingent upon the District obtaining satisfactory easements from other property owners whose property the proposed collector sewer crosses. In the event the District is unable to obtain satisfactory easements from other property owners, the District shall have no obligation to rehabilitate the collector sewer system. DATE PROPERTY OWNER (SEAL) PROPERTY OWNER (SEAL) FEBRUARY 2007 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 17, 2009 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 19/19E DWQ Project 07-1134 Individual Certification No. 3706 TIP Nos. R-2518A and R-2518B Madison and Yancey Counties Dear Mr. Swain: On July 30, 2009, 1 inspected the construction work on the US Highway 19/19E project in Madison and Yancey Counties. Major grading, culvert extension and bridgework are underway along the entire length of the project. Most of the project appears to be in good condition but turbidity continues to be a problem in the streams due to the large amount of disturbed area that is open and not seeded and/or mulched. The Division of Water Quality continues to have concerns about the possibility of sediment and turbidity in streams from the construction areas and have recently received complaints from downstream property owners concerning the muddy water. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as required to protect State surface waters. Please refer to the attached inspection report 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: Randy McKinney, PE Roger Bryan,Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office 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 NorthCarol.ina Internet:www,ncwaterauality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer DWO Site Visits for DOT Protects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: July 30,2009 County: Buncombe Region: Asheville DOT Division: Division 13 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: WQC No_3706 NW Permit#: IP#: Project Name: Improvements to US Highway 19E Location of Project: US Highway 19 and 19E from future I-26 in Madison County to SR 1336 in Yancey County Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no, estimated date of completion: Activities(DOT): Water Ouality Concerns(DWO): X❑ Bridge X❑ 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 X❑ Failed E& S control measures ❑ Borrow Pit X❑ Sedimentation Impacts X❑ Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Stream Restoration ❑ Fill X❑ On-site Stream Relocation ❑ Buffer Impacts(see below) ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Other ❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Other Fill Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes ❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone 1 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 DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Middle Fork Creek,Bailey Branch, Turkey Branch,Polly Branch, Holland Creek,Ivy Gap Branch,Bald Creek,Price's Creek, Phipps Creek and Cane River Basin/Subbasin: FBR 040304 and 040307 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated X❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed X❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑S13 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 X❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: ❑0— 1/101h acre X❑1/1 Ith to 1/3`d acre X❑1/3`d to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet Additional comments: 7,059 linear ft. of stream impacts and 0.42 acres of wetlands for R-2518A; 3,675 linear ft. of stream impacts and 0.23 acres of wetlands for R-2518B. Compensatory mitigation-for impacts of 5,453 linear feet is required. Compliance Issues Identified: ❑Yes ❑No l.Heavy grading and construction work is taking place along the entire length of the project. 2.Construction work includes bridge construction, culvert extension, fill and borrow. 3.Streams are turbid from time to time especially after rainfall events. 4.All bare soil areas that are open for more than 21 days should be temporary seeded. This should help reduce the amount of turbidity and sediment in the streams. 5.Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control devices are maintained and working properly. 6.Please ensure that all of the Japanese Knot Weed was removed from the stream relocation site and is disposed of properly. 5.As a reminder the streams on the Madison County construction area are classified as High Quality Waters and all measures necessary to protect State surface waters should be employed. 6. In-water Work Moratoriums reminder: Cane River and tributaries April 1 to June 30 Bald Creek and tributaries January 1 to April 15 - Price Creek and tributaries January 1 to April 15 July 2009 Inspection US Highway 19 R-2518 A&B NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 17,2009 Mr. Mike Pettyjohn, P.E. Division Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 250 North Wilkesboro,North Carolina 28659 Subject: Stormwater Inspection US Highway 321 DWQ Project No. 041246 TIP No. R-2237B Caldwell County Dear Mr. Pettyjohn: On July 29, 2009, I conducted a stormwater inspection for the US Highway 321 construction project in Caldwell County. The rainfall data and erosion control records appear to be maintained in good order. Mr. Dennis Lawson is doing a good job in keeping up with this information. 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, ;Wza� � - Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Frank Gioscio, P.E. Heath Slaughter,Division 11, DEO Neil Trivette,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Niki Maher,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office (Pettyjohn)US Highway 321 July 2009 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 Nofth Carolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Naturalltf �. �-�. i __ Form A June'3D'1 Site Ins;�ection forrr;� cons truct,•'orl Stvrimvater P'efrl;it Par'DES NCGO'10000 its Name: fi�✓ il ` .�3 ---- WN 0 R 0: �� C�� -ram` ' Inspector: 1. DWQ inspection date: (i11) Oa Location: .County: (A ) 5. Stream: (,'o)j---- 3. Basin: (A3) ►au6p1, , ;r ti C1a�s A6) 4. Location description., (.44) (Topographical vicinity map of site is ac,ached for case file) 7. Land disturbance due to construction/development? (A7) i` ire 'r-No 6.On-site representative available durinc tns ec�lan? AB)r� ves r- rao Narne(s) Title(s) Employer(s) 9..Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan (part 1.Section A: No.2, Is a copy of the approved plan on site and available for review? A9 - �a ,.. r 3—; Not ( ) Inspected 10. Rain Gauge(Part 1. Section B.No, 1. Is a rain gauge present on the site at the time of inspection? (Al 0) ice r— Not — Inspected, 11. Rain Gauge Data(Part 1.Section g, No. 1.1.. Is rain gauge data measured and recorded? (A11) ~±r' e a �� nospectea Data from past 14 da s Week 1 Date; ' , l Amount: Week 2 Date v'-. Amount , _? , '12.Minimum Nionitorina &Record Keeping (Part 1. Section B. No,3*1 Are inspection records of erosion &sedimentation control facilities complete&availabi request.— (Al 2) Not Inspected Dates of documented inspections during the past 14 days: Week 1: 2Zkm Week 2: 13.Sedimentation impacts to waters: 14. Linear ft of stream Impacts Typical range of sediment depth; (A13a) tc (A14) ' Maximum depth of sediment: (A13b) 15. Photo Documentation: Were photos taken? (A15) F-. vas Photos(I.impacted water,2.sedimentation depths,3.sediment control measures, and 4,un-impacted upstream waters) and sketch/map of where photos were taken are at'ached for case file 16.Notesp.�. 3 y CJ W 5 G 1 3 #Y 4 i Project personnel not available during D''!Q site inspection 1-4 ____ - - - 1 ______- - __ �, ��, l�� __ A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 18, 2009 Mitchell Hicks, Chief Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians P.O. Box 455 Cherokee,NC 28719 SUBJECT: Sediment Removal/Closure of Violation Sequoyah National Golf Course Jackson County Dear Chief Hicks: I performed a site visit at Sequoyah National Golf Course with Jason Morrell from Wetland& Ecological Consultants, Inc. and Doug Swartz with Landscapes Unlimited,LLC on August 11, 2009. The site visit was conducted to review the sediment that was removed from the two tributaries to Crooked Creek and to review the bank stabilization areas along Crooked Creek. The sediment removal and the bank stabilization, along with the final report submitted by Wetland &Ecological Consultants, Inc.,have satisfactorily resolved the outstanding water quality issues at the golf course and the Division shall consider this matter closed. This letter in no way precludes the Division from taking action on this or any other future water quality violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters,please contact me at (828)296-4500. Sincerely, usan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer Surface Water Protection cc: ARO File Copy Wetland& Ecological Consultants,Inc./Jason Morrell (e-copy) 3225 South Cherokee Lane, Bldg. 800, Woodstock, GA 30188 Doug Swartz, General Superintendent, Landscapes Unlimited, LLC (e-copy) Robbie Shelton, Jackson County Erosion Control (e-copy) G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Jackson\Stormwater Construction NCGO1\Sequoyah Natl Golf Course\Sequoyah SedimentRemoval closure 8 2009.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 7 Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-296-45004 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 �atur��l� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer -K_ 4,2"' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 18,2009 Mr. Scott Banks 717 Dillingham Road Barnardsville,NC 28709 SUBJECT: Stream Enhancement and Sediment Removal Plan Approval - Sardis Road Project [ref. NOV-2008-OP-0055 and NOV 2008-CV-0018] Buncombe County Completion Deadline: October 21, 2009 Dear Mr. Banks: The Division of Water Quality has reviewed the sediment removal and stream restoration proposal from C1earWater Envirommental Consultants, Inc., (dated April 16, 2009 with additional information dated July 15, 2009), in response to the above listed notices of violations. The proposal outlines the removal of sediment from an unnamed tributary to Hominy Creek(a Class C water body in the French Broad River Basin) and stream restoration of the tributary. The remedial actions presented in the responses have been approved. Sediment removal and stream restoration must be completed by October 21, 2009, including a final report to be submitted to this office after completion. Stream restoration must include the entire length of stream as indicated in the NOVs,unless a 401 Water Quality Certification for impacts is approved before the completion deadline. As stated in the restoration document, annual monitoring of the stream should continue for 5 years after completion of the project. Should you have further questions regarding this approval letter, please contact me at(828) 296- 4500. Should you and your consultant continue to pursue the culvert impact and demonstrate that avoidance and minimization of that impact is not possible,the Division will work closely with your consultant to expedite the resubmitted permit application. Sincerely, C Susan A. Wilson, Environmental Engineer Surface Water Protection cc: ARO File Copy Liz Hair,USACOE (e-copy) Rebekah Newton, C1earWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. (e-copy) G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\401s\Banks.Buncombe\Banks-West\Sardis Road Sed remIAPPROVE 8 2009.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-2964500\FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 // Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ;Vaturally An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer ALT4 .�raj,....� N+C®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 18, 2009 Mr. Heath Davis Pinnacle Church 90 Main Street Canton, North Carolina 28716 Subject: Permit No. WQ0034289 Pinnacle Church Wastewater Collection System Extension Haywood County Dear Mr. Davis: In accordance with your application received on August 12, 2009 we are forwarding herewith Permit No. W00034289, dated August 18, 2009, to Pinnacle Church 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 pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0400 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 02T .0305; 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 http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ 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%post-consumer paper Pinnacle Church August 18, 2009 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 Pinnacle Church for the construction and operation of approximately 216 linear feet of 6- inch diameter gravity sewer and the discharge of 1,500 gpd of collected domestic wastewater to sewers belonging to the Town of Canton, pursuant to the application received on August 12, 2009 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T .0305; 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. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Blue Ridge Paper Company Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0000272) 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 Roy Davis at (828) 296-4659. Sincerely,R-je for Colee H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Jackson County Building Inspector Asheville Regional Office, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0039578) Michael D. Lovoy, PE Paul Dickens, Blue Ridge Paper Water Quality Central Files PERCS Files NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES PINNACLE CHURCH HAYWOOD COUNTY WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT WQ0034289 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 02T .0305; 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 02T .0400. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 02T .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 W00034289 Pinnacle Church Haywood County. August 18 2009 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 02T .0305; 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 02T .0305; 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 26 .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 nit No W00034289 Pinnacle Church Haywood County August 18 2009 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 18th day of August, 2009 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION for Coleen H. Sullins, Director ,- Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0034289 3 Permit No. W00034289, Pinnacle Church Haywood County August 18, 2009 ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION - POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: 216 linear feet of 6-inch diameter gravity sewer 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. ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final I, 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 2H .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. 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. WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 18, 2009 Mr. Franklin Daniel Anderson 2833 Arthurs Ln Lenoir,NC 28645 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement NOV-2008-OP-0037 Incident Closure Caldwell County Dear Mr. Anderson: The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has received your documentation,related to the Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement NOV-2008-OP-0037 and performed two site visits. The written response and the stream restoration results observed at the site have satisfactorily resolved the violations noted in the subject Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement. This letter in no way precludes this Office for taking action on this or any other violation. Violations are subject to civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact me at(828)296-4500. Sincerely, Linda Wiggs Surface Water Protection Section Environmental Specialist cc: ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Caldwell\Complaints\Anderson\NOV Closure.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:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer 1 /. A� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 18, 2009 Dale Hamlin Carriage Park 2827 Haywood Rd Hendersonville,NC 28791 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Carriage Park DWQ Tracking Number: NCR001837 NOV-2009-PC-0726 Stream Standard Violation- Other Waste (In-stream sediment) Henderson County Response deadline: September 4, 2009 _- Dear Mr. Hamlin: On August 6, 2009, Chuck Cranford from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection at the Carriage Park Development on Haywood Road in Henderson County. Ms. Liz Hair(US Army Corps of Engineers) and Ransom Jackson were present. Stream standard violations were noted during the inspection. An indeterminate length(in excess of 500 feet) of sediment impacts to two (2)unnamed tributaries to Mill Pond Creek(Classified as WS-IV waters)was documented. VIOLATIONS I. Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In-stream sediment) ISA NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f- Greater than 500 feet of two (2)unnamed tributaries to Mill Pond Creek(Classified as WS-IV waters) was impacted by sediment deposition greater than 3 inches throughout the stream reaches,representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f) 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:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org Naturally // ` An Equal Opportunity 1,Affirmative Action Employer U Dale Hamlin August 18,2009 Page 2 of 2 REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing by September 4, 2009. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit,1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items:- I. Stream Standard - Other Waste (In-Stream Sediment) a. Please submit a Sediment Removal/ Stream Restoration Plan(Plan)to this office for review and approval. The Plan must address removal of the accumulated sediment(including gravel) from the unnamed tributaries to Mill Pond Creek. The Plan must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for review and approval prior to implementation. You are encouraged to secure an environmental consultant experienced in stream restoration to assist you with development of the Plan and authorization necessary to achieve compliance. It is recommended that your consultant contact Chuck Cranford of the Asheville Regional Office for additional guidance during restoration plan development. The Restoration Plan should include the following: • A narrative explaining how sediment will be removed and how impacted jurisdictional waters will be restored. • 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. • A narrative explaining how sediment will be retained on the site and kept out of waterways, and how restoration activities will be conducted such that turbidity standards are not exceeded. b. Once the Restoration Plan has been implemented and is complete, a final report documenting restoration of the stream should be submitted to Chuck Cranford. '009 .i 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)296-4500: Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Katie Merritt—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit(e-copy) ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files Tim Fox—Henderson County erosion Control (e-copy) G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson\Stormwater Construction NCG01\Carriage Park\NOV-2009-PC-0726_8-18-09.doc Aj5A 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 August 18,2009 Mike Evers Evers, LLC 552 Corbin Road Franklin,North Carolina 28734 Subject: Return of Application 401 Water Quality Certification Evers, LLC DWQ Project# 09-0662 Macon County Dear Mr. Evers: The Division of Water Quality(DWQ)has reviewed the most recent application submittal, dated August 1, 2009, for the subject project. The requisite information required to complete the review process was not included. Therefore,the project application is considered incomplete and inadequate for review by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). 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. Stormwater Management Plan Requirements Per the requirements of GC 3705,this project must comply with Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) Requirements for Applicants Other Than the North Carolina Department of Transportation, available at: http://h2o.eiu.state.nc.us/newetlands/documents/SMPRequirementsforApplicantsotlierthanNCD OT.pdf. Please include an SMP that is designed to remove a minimum of 85 percent TSS from the stormwater generated by this project. For each proposed BMP,please provide a completed BMP Supplement Form, with all the required items. The BMP Supplement Forms are available at the following web site: http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/sulbmp forms.htm. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One 1 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOrthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Mike Evers August 18,2009 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 Chuck Cranford 828-296-4664, if you have any questions. Sincerely, J Roger C. Edwards Regional Office Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Wanda Austin—Heaven's Rose, Inc. (e-copy) Lori Beckwith-US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office (e-copy) David McHenry -North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission(e-copy) Cyndi Karoly -401 Permitting Unit(e-copy) Macon County Planning(e-copy) ARO File copy G:\WPDATA\DEMW Q\Macon\401 s\Evers\09-0662_Evers_Retum_8-18-09.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 August 18, 2009 Mr. Scott Banks 717 Dillingham Road Barnardsville,NC 28709 Subject: Return of Application 401 Water Quality Certification Sardis Road Project DWQ Project# 09-0448 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Banks: The Division of Water Quality (Division)has reviewed the most recent application submittal, dated July 15, 2009, for the subject project and has found the information to still be incomplete. Therefore,the project application is being returned. Please note: No impacts associated with the subject proiect 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. Proposed Impacts To Waters of the United States /Waters of the State The Division does not believe that the impacts to surface waters have been adequately avoided and/or minimized, as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0506(b). Although the Division now understands that adjacent parcels cannot be used for this project, it is possible that the parking area may be reconfigured and further minimized,thereby completely avoiding the impact to surface waters. The Division also understands (via Ms.Newton's e-mail August 12t)that the proposed parking area meets the minimum number of spaces for the 39,900 ft2building required by City ordinance. However, after brief correspondence with the City of Asheville's Planning Department, it is possible that an exception'may be given for this requirement. You and your consultant should attempt to pursue this option(and the Division will assist you in your justification for the exception to the minimal number of parking spaces). The other possibility of avoidance would be to work with your design engineering team to reconfigure the entrance or the parking area to try to further avoid culverting the stream at the site. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Nattirally An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr.Banks August 18,2009 Page 2 In regard to Fill Area"B", should you resubmit the proposed project,this area will need to be restored after' completion of construction(or further explanation should be provided as to why this area cannot be restored after completion of construction). Additionally,you are reminded that an easement from NCDOT will be necessary to connect to the existing culvert along Sardis Road, should the adjacent parking area not be reconfigured or reduced. The sediment removal and stream restoration plan will be approved, conditionally, under separate correspondence. Upon receipt of a complete application along with the applicable fee,the DWQ will promptly review the package and respond accordingly. Again, should you or your consultants need assistance in correspondence with the City of Asheville Planning Department or should you have further questions regarding your project, please contact Susan Wilson at (828)296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Office Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Liz Hair- US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office (e-copy) - David McHenry -North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission(e-copy) Cyndi Karoly - 401 Permitting Unit(e-copy) Jennifer Blevins, City of Asheville, Planning and Development(e-copy) Rebekah Newton, C1earWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. (e-copy) ARO File copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\401s\Banks.Buncombe\Banks-West\Retum Sardis Road 401#09-0448.doc w�mn NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 18, 2009 Fred Roberts Linder Industrial Machinery Company PO Box 5323 Asheville NC 28813 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Linder Industrial Machinery Co. Permit No: NCG500218 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Roberts: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on July 13, 2009. The facility appeared to be in Compliance with permit NCG500218. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely,�/w Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist cc: Central Files Asheville Files rJ SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 One Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCaro/l/ina Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\SFR's NCG55 �atumllff /-..�. 1 \.,� J . . . . :. �. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . «. . .. . . . . . . . . . f . \ } ƒ ( � ) } ! � � /� .2 \/ a !§ � \\ � = / 2Ela / J0 � \ £ � 2. ! /52 ` )§\ (g � / \ - ) 0 i� ( E / m J \ &g �§ � u E ! !gf / } » ] _ o 2u / k,! . E . ) \ / \ \ k / k < A; , E y:/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — - E LZ - ) q ) _ « | .� ! y.« ! ƒ \ � \� \ j \ \ ; E77 EO /\ Z. coE, \ ! k 70 w u - a 7 -0 2 - °S 2 | ) | 2 } !2 # E! & - � - \ o_ \ k \ -A f » \ (D ( / ƒ f / � / ;;Imo, _ CL . . . . 'o \ \ / \ k 0 ID CMD ; a ® m $. | f / ( { / 7 ` F . E ! 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Sincerely, Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist cc: Central Files Asheville Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 North.Carolina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 �atura!!r� Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\SFR's NCG55 I � � CD ¢ \ / ~ � ` ■ � , ( ! - Eco ) ( _ « 1 D — . Iz / ) � \ E } ! m 7! �« k } / \ . . . . . . . ( } . § 0 \ ) \ . . \ . . . . . � ( } / a § rn \ /\ � ! $ \ / - � o � o E _ ( l ■ mo \ ■J } � / : | ( \§ # | { - : E U.)0U. _ n ; k3 - ( 0 / � £ f ) \ 3 k§f E 2 • z � a \ 5 : 7 { 0 CL . } \ \ � k , / CL { 3 } } 0 ( �\ M / ( § D 4 | UP m z ❑ ■ z ■ ❑ ■ ■ ■ a ■ ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ > m > o, 9 N � m O = O N U N m m ; r g N LL G N N z Ti m O o — m N � � � N O a a d N r C c `o cc = o ary a d U x c � a nc ami m U n d m T« N m C m W O AT4 RMENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 18, 2009 Brad Speaks Springs Global US Inc 875 Warren Wilson College Rd Swannanoa NC 28778 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Charles Owen Manufacturing Co. Permit No: NCG500624 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Speaks: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on July 13, 2009. The facility appeared to be in Compliance with permit NCG500624. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files r SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 'a�u1,Q//� Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\SFR's NCG55 �/aV �, �:\ �Y/, m m z Nm z z s > vz N D ro ^ CD ro 3 s o z w T o (p IN m m N N m m N SO z n z, 3 0 m 3 0 m o o < cm O_ 3 N d C < D ^ C O z z CA g °: i3 au z 6 ■ H 2 P 3 o CDol p v CD z 3 3 � d � N x r o m � F v O N I a 0 0 m m _ m H2 C `m o m O 2 x o m m � u at f1 � o_ A o � �0•' OO o m 2 0 o_ 01 z N N n z �i 3 c 3 N w C � N n U o 3 3' � m �^ o CD m D N a m C a of 5 z � fA A � O r w a m m 'm v w w m N W W Ez ■ o ■ ❑ ❑ z ❑ ■ a ❑ ■ ❑ ■ ■ " ■ ❑ d m 9 � N O ° f o c - u V 3 u O � h g a C 3 � U L C J ° C W " t r t « c cq N N A G T LL �C N Z' � O � .• N � U O .. a d d E E «m E Q n $ p 0 oo p n 8 0 _ w NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 19, 2009 Mr. Joel B. Burrell Town of Tryon 301 N. Trade Street Suite 100 Tryon, North Carolina 28782 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Tryon Water Treatment Plant Permit No: NCO086525 Polk County Dear Mr. Burrell Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 12, 2009. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0086525. The kind assistance of Ms. Deborah Bradley during the inspection was appreciated. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext. 4667. Sincerely, t Cantwe Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Deborah Bradley/ ORC w/ attachment G:1,WPDATAIDEMWQ\Polk\86525 Tryon vVTP186525 CEI 09.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 One Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NOIt�1CaI011ria Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org )Vatmmllry / ��\ ��:' l� 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 _ N00086525 111 121 09/08/12 117 18I CI 191 SI 20I_I Remarks 211IIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIII11II1IIIIIIIIll Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA ----------—-----------Reserved--_-_--_------_-- 67 I 169 701 I 711 I 721 NJ 73 L1J 74 751 Ill 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) 11:50 AM 09/08/12 08/09/01 Tryon WTP Glengarnoch Carolina Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Tryon NC 28782 12.10 PM 09/09/12 13/07/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Joel B Burrell,301 N Trade St Tryon NC 28782//828-859-6654/ yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Records/Reports 0 Self-Monitoring Program 0 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/�� Janet Cantwell ��' �4��ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4667/ O Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ Sig ature of Management Q�wer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Dat EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3� NC0086525 11 121 09/08/12 117 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Deborah Bradley/ORC and Keith Haynes/DWQ assisted in the inspection of this facility. Records and permit were available and neatly organized. There was a slight discharge observed during the inspection of the effluent discharge pipe. There was no evidence of sediment deposition below the effluent pipe or in the stream. Page# 2 Permit: NC0086525 Owner-Facility: Tryon WTP inspection Date: 08/12/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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? n ❑ ■ o Comment: There was a slight discharge observed during the inspection of the effluent discharge pipe. There was no evidence of sediment deposition below the effluent pipe or in the stream. Page# 3 Az*L*')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 August 19, 2009 Mr. Ridgeway Lynch Kanuga Conferences Inc. P.O. Box 250 Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Status: Compliant Kanuga Conferences WVVTP Permit No: NCO024431 Henderson County Dear Mr. Lynch: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 12, 2009. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0024431. Your kind assistance during the inspection was appreciated. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500, Ext. 4667. Sincerely, et Can well Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files G:,WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson124431 KanugaL4431-CEi 09.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NO1t11CaIOhri1 Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 /� Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org AVA(Agliff �-. ''�Ji �__ `�_� United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 L5I 31 N0O024431 I11 121 09/08/12 117 18ICI 19 Gl 20I—I Remarks J 211IIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I j 6E Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---------------------------Reserved-------------------- 67 I 169 701 I 711 I 721 NJ 73 L1J 74 751 I I I I I Li Section B: Facility Data W Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also indude Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Number) Kanuga Conferences WWTP 02:25 PM 09/06/12 05/12/01 Kanuga Conference or Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hendersonville NC 28793 03:00 PM 09/08/12 10/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Ridgeway T Lynch/ORC/704-692-9136/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Ridgeway Lynch,PO Box 250 Hendersonville NC 28793//828-692-9136/ yes Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations&Maintenance E Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program 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 Ins tor( Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers ,1V Janet Cantwel ARO WQ//828 296 4500 Ext.4667/ Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ 8•N•��r Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 3I NCO024431 I11 12I 09/08/12 1.17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) Sandy Lynch/ORC and Keith Haynes/DWQ assisted in the inspection of this facility. The previous compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 2/22/07 by Wanda Frazier. A review of the files indicates that the permit expires November 30, 2010. Please request a permit renewal 180 days prior to expiration. The Annual Performance Report has been filed for the year. The logbook was on site and contained a copy of the current permit. This facility appears to be well operated and maintained. Page# 2 Permit: NCO024431 Owner-Facility: Kanuga Conferences WWTP inspection Date: 08/12/2009 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 Is the facility as described in the permit? IN n n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n IN n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? IN n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? IN n n n Comment: Permit will expire November 30, 2010. Please request a permit renewal 180 days prior to expiration. Record Keeping Yes No NA NE Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit? in n n n Is all required information readily available,complete and current? in n n n Are all records maintained for 3 years(lab. reg. required 5 years)? n ❑ n IN Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs? ❑ ❑ n ■ Is the chain-of-custody complete? n n n ■ Dates,times and location of sampling n Name of individual performing the sampling n Results of analysis and calibration n Dates of analysis n Name of person performing analyses C7 Transported CM n Are DMRs complete:do they include all permit parameters? 11 n n n Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ? fit n n n (If the facility is=or>5 MGD permitted flow)Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift? El ❑ ■ n Is the ORC visitation log available and current? im n n n Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification? 11 n n n Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification? p n n n Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site? n n n n Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review? N ❑ ❑ n Comment: Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? IN n n n Page# 3 Permit: NCO024431 Owner-Facility: Kanuga Conferences VWVTP Inspection Date: 08/12/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ 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 ■ o Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? ■ o n In Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? n ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used)Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? n o ■ o 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ #Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ #Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) ❑ ❑ ■ n Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ 0 ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Number of tubes in use? 4 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ n n ■ Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■ Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Tablet Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? n ❑ ■ o Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n n ■ n #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ ❑ Cl ❑ Page# 4 Permit: NC0024431 Owner-Facility: Kanuga Conferences WWTP Inspection Date: 08/12/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? Is n n ❑ Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? g n n n Number of tubes in use? 1 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? H n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 1s n ❑ n If of fluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: Page# 5 AZjfL,,A WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary July 23, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0798 9265 7007 1490 0004 0798 9463 Ms. Cathy Childrey 2nd MAILING—AUGUST 19,2009 Henderson's Assisted Living Mizpah Healthcare P.O. Box 1796 Post Office Box 1029 Southern Pines,North Carolina 28388 Marion NC 28752-1029 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 NCO071897 Henderson's Assisted Living/Mizpah Healthcare Henderson's Assisted Living WWTP Case No. LV-2009-0237 Henderson County Dear Ms. Childrey: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$415.00 ($350.00 civil penalty+ $65.00 enforcement costs) against Henderson's Assisted Living. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Henderson's Assisted Living for the month of May 2009. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0071897. The violations which occurred in May 2009 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Henderson's Assisted Living violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit N00071897 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 Henderson's Assisted Living: NorthCarollina SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE NtAlRllIy Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone:(828)296-4500TAX: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. $100.00 NC0071897, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for NH3-N- Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.l(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0071897, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N- Conc. $350.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $65.00 Enforcement Costs $415.00 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 „ig 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 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 General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 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. 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 (i:;WPDAI'Ai I)E\IWQ(,:Ilenderson\71897 i'ienderion's assisted LAving`171.397 LV-2009-0337.doe JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2009-0237 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Henderson's Assisted Living/Mizpah Healthcare Permit No.: NC0071897 Amount Assessed: $415.00 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 ENVIRONMEN_ AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF HENDERSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS HENDERSON'S ASSISTED LIVING WWTP ) /MIZPAH HEALTHCARE ) PERMIT NO.NCO071897 ) FILE NO. LV-2009-0237 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$415.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated July 23,2009,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 r' SIGNATURE -J ADDRESS TELEPHONE a a m m a W N d U X F LCL y W O cmR m g Eal d O a> > T L L C z 0 w WF- S >- O co co 0 0 w F w g a co 0o n Uj m v J Q U C O F- V J d S w LLW Z oQ E E O �� U c t� _1 O Q ch w O Z Z (n N W w > > T U to W LL Q c m Z O ow a o Q L PF a M w 0O o 0 C Co > G) Q S U C Z J 'a d o y to Q N U U = W C C O w U U y Q�Q Z Z C Q m a z z z 0 ...I Q 0 V UO w w LL J J FLLa-a o 0 7 O n a)co O r Z~ rn m o �n0. N N o O Zw ZO > J o 0 a E 2 0 0^ J a �' NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Goleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 20, 2009 Lee Smith City of Hendersonville Water and Sewer Department 305 Williams Street Hendersonville,North Carolina 28793 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Wolfpen Sewer Extension DWQ Project# 09-0382 Henderson County FrB02 /Clear Creek/6-55-11-(5)/C Dear Mr. Smith: The DWQ 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 140 feet of streams for the purpose of installing a gravity sewer line for the subject project. 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 3699. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 12 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 Phase II 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 NorthCar olina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Oqqortunitv 1 Affirmative Action Emglover Nahorallff Lee Smith August 20,2009 Page 2 of 2 Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Stream 140 (feet) Drawings C-0I through C- 09 Please note: Condition 6. Work in the Dry requires work to be conducted outside of surface waters,where water must be diverted while any work occurs in the stream channel. 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, 11A �t Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHSlcbc Enc: GC3699 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office (e-copy) 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office (e-copy) File Copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson\401s\WolfpenSewer\09-0382 Approval_8-19-09.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 August 20, 2009 Unimin Corporation Andrew Bradley 258 Elm Street New Canaan, CT 06840 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Schoolhouse Waste Dump Rock Toe Fill DWQ Project# 09-0771 Avery County FrB Basin/N.Toe Rvr/ C Tr Dear Mr. Bradley: The DWQ 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 0.15 acres of wetlands and 0.01 acres of open waters for the purpose of rock fill 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 3705. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 44 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). 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 Stormwater 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 404 Wetlands 0.15 (acres) W6 Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296A5001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOTt11Cc'1T 01121a Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer NahmallY Unimin Corporation August 20,2009 Page 2 of 2 Waters 0.01 (acres) 104 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 Linda Wiggs in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, t Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHS/lsw Enc: GC3705 Certificate of Completion J' cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy Unimin-Jeff Ferguson 136 Crystal Drive Spruce Pine,NC 28777 G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Avery\401 s\09-0771 Approval.doc XMA FqCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 20, 2009 Mr. Jeff Richardson, Assistant City Manager City of Asheville Post Office Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina 28802 Subject: Notice of Violation NOV-2009-PC-0735 Illegal Wastewater Discharges City of Asheville Storm Sewers Buncombe County Dear Mr. Richardson: The City of Asheville at its Public Works complex on South Charlotte Street is discharging a variety of wastewaters to the culverted stream under the paved area behind the buildings. Through direct observation and conversation with City employees, on August 18, 2009 it was determined that vehicle and paint equipment wash water is being discharged to storm drains leading directly to Town Branch. The Division of Water Quality has been responding to complaints of a whitish appearance to Town Branch for several weeks. Such discharges are not permitted. The City of Asheville is to immediately take whatever action necessary to stop the discharge of any wastewater to the City's storm drain system and thence to the State's surface waters from City shops. I understand that the City owns a building on South Charlotte Street which may be suitable for vehicle washing. It would be advisable to make absolutely sure that the City owned washing facility discharges to the sanitary rather than the storm sewer. There may be other issues relating to the City's Storm Water Permit. Employee education will obviously be an important component of this effort. In addition to whatever else you may decide to do, I strongly encourage the City to paint a sign at each storm drain informing employees that no wastewater of any type may be discharged to that storm drain. Investigation on the City's part will undoubtedly discover other waste streams being discharged to the storm water system and needing to be rerouted to the sanitary system. Introduction of any new waste streams to the sanitary sewer system should involve prior coordination with Monty SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOf thCarolina Phone:828-296450M FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 fly+ //� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org atu a l An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer August 20, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Payne, Industrial Waste & Pretreatment Coordinator with the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County. We observed mulch being stored at the City's South Charlotte Street shops in such a manner that mulch was being carried to the same storm drain system by storm water runoff. All such materials need to be stored in manner preventing their entry into the storm drains. The North Carolina General Statutes provide for civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation and injunctive relief for violation of regulations of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. Should you need to discuss this matter, I encourage you to call Roy Davis. His direct phone number is (828) 296-4659. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Xc: David Foster, City of Asheville McCray Coats, City of Asheville, Stormwater Services Manager Ed Williams, Division of Water Quality Susan Wilson, Division of Water Quality Monty Payne, MSD, Pretreatment Coordinator Roy Davis, Division of Water Quality GAWPDATATEM M13uncombeNSD Collection System\Asheville Shops.doc ALT-W*WA I"J'�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 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION August 21, 2009 Mr. Mike Molling, Chief of Maintenance and Engineering USDI National Park Service 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, NC 28803 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Mount Pisgah WWTP Permit No: NCO072729 Haywood County Dear Mr. Molling: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on July 29, 2009. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0068918. 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 xc: Central Files Asheville Files NorthCarolina naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70;Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX(828)299-7043 ....._........ 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 2 151 31 N00072729 Ill 121 09/08/19 1 17 181 CI 191 SI 20I(1 Remarks 211111111111111111111111111111 11111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------------Reserved---------------------- 671 1.0 169 701 31 711 1 721 NJ 73 L U 74 751 11 1 I 1 11 80 Section B: Facility Data L 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) Mount Pisgah WWTP 11:00 AM 09/08/19 06/12/01 Blue Ridge Pkwy Milepost 4078 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Asheville NC 28801 12.00 PM 09/08/19 11/01/31 Name(s)of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Henry Keefer/ORC/828-648-5610/ Name,Address of Responsible OfficiaUTitle/Phone and Fax Number Contacted John A Gentry,199 Hemphill Knob Rd Asheville NC 28803//828-271-4779/No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations&Maintenance ■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/ S'g ture of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date © (5 02 v 0 EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 3I NCO072729 (11 12I 09/08/19 I17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) EXISTING WWTP: The existing system consists of a 0.032 MGD WWTP with the following components: instrumented, continuous flow measurement; an equalization basin; a lined, aerated lagoon; which is divided into three facultative cells; high-rate pressure filters, with backwash tank; chemical feed capabilities for polymer addition; liquid chlorination; and liquid dechlorination. A TO C: An Authorization to Construct was issued on 6-26-08 for modifications to the 0.032 MGD WWTP which include: a new manual bar screen; an new 8,000 gallon flow equalization basin with three 50 gpm pumps and dual 30 cfm blowers; a new dual-train extended aeration package plant-each train in the dual-train plant will have: a 19,000 gpd aeration basin with dual 75 cfm blowers; a 10-foot diameter& 10-foot side-water depth clarifier; an 8,500 gallon aerated sludge holding tank; three 30 cfm blowers for the aerated sludge holding tanks; a rotating cloth filter rated at 32,000 gpd; _ an UV disinfection system with 2 parallel banks, each rated at 80,000 gpd peak flow; an effluent flow meter; and a 4-inch effluent discharge pipe. CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE: Currently completed is a 6000 psi concrete pad for the new WWTP. The WWTP components are scheduled for delivery this September and will be assembled on the concrete pad using a crane. Once the new plant is completed and tranfer of wastewater to the new plant is finishded (probably this October), the old lagoon will be disasssembled, abandoned and restored to a natural habitat area. RECORDS AND REPORTS: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 10-31-2007 by Janet Cantwell and Wanda Frazier. The permit expires on 1/31/2011. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. Page# 2 Permit: NCO072729 Owner-Facility: Mount Pisgah V WrP inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT: There were no records of Annual Performance Reports being received by DWQ for this facility. The following regulatory update (dated October 19, 1999) was mailed to all permittees, informing them of House Bill 1160 (also know as the Clean Water Act of 1999). This bill was ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly on July 20 and signed into law by the Governor on July 21, 1999. This legislation has placed significant, new reporting requirements on those entities that own or operate wastewater treatment and collection systems. This following is provided as guidance to assist you in meeting this aspect of the new reporting requirements. SPILL NOTIFICATION: SSOs (Sanitary Sewer Overflows): One of the new requirements that became effective October 1, 1999 for all wastewater facilities that collect or treat wastewater is that they must notify the public of wastewater spills. Wastewater facility owners or operators must issue a press release after a discharge to surface waters of 1,000 gallons within 48 hours of first knowledge of the spill by the owner/operator. PRESS RELEASE: The law requires that the press release must be issued to "all electronic and print news media outlets that provide general coverage in the county where the discharge occurred."A copy of the press release must be maintained for one year by the owner/operator. This press release is required in addition to the permit requirement of contacting the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ). A list of media outlets, sorted by County, and a sample press release are available on the State's web site, for or your reference. PUBLIC NOTICE: If a discharge of 15,000 gallons or more reaches surface water, a public notice is required in addition to the press release. The public notice must be placed in a newspaper having general circulation in the County in which the discharge occurred and the county immediately downstream. A sample public notice format is on the State's web site. If a discharge of 1,000,000 gallons of wastewater or more reaches surface waters, the DWQ regional office must be contacted to determine in what additional counties, if any, a public notice must be published. A copy of all public notices and proof of publication must be sent to the DWQ to the attention of"NDCEU" at the letterhead address within 30 days of publication. A sample public notice is available on the State's web site. Page# 3 Permit: NCO072729 Owner-Facility: Mount Pisgah wWTP Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation The minimum content of the notice is the location of the discharge, estimated volume, water body affected, steps taken to prevent future discharges and a phone number and contact name. ANNUALREPORT: Another new requirement is that the owner or operator of any wastewater treatment works or wastewater collection systems that treats or collects primarily domestic or municipal waste must provide an annual report to its users or customers and to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources that summarizes the treatment works' or collection system's performance over a 12 month period. . The following is provided as guidance to assist you in meeting this aspect of the new reporting requirements. The new law states the above mentioned report shall summarize the performance of the treatment works or collection system and state the extent to which any terms of its permit, federal laws, or any State laws, regulations or rules related to the protection of water quality have been violated. In order to meet the spirit of this law, it is strongly suggested that, at a minimum, the report contain the following information: I. General Information • Name of regulated entity and county • Responsible entity, person or contact with phone number or address • Listing of applicable permit(s) • Description of collection or treatment system or process II. Performance • Description of overall 12 month performance, noting highlights and deficiencies. • By month, list of the number and type of any violations of permit conditions, environmental regulations or environmental laws, including (but not limited to): Permit Limit Violations Monitoring and Reporting Violations (Illegal) Bypass of treatment facilities* Sanitary Sewer Overflows* * Note estimated total monthly volumes and locations of events in which more than 1,000 gallons of waste reached surface waters. • Description of any known environmental impact of violations • Description of corrective measures taken to address violations or deficiencies III. Notification • Statement as to how users or customers have been provided access to the report. IV. Certification • Statement by a responsible official certifying the report is accurate and complete. Page# 4 Permit: NCO072729 Owner-Facility: Mount Pisgah VWVrP inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation It shall be left to the individual applicable entities to decide both how much detail above minimum they wish to provide in the report and how they will provide the report to their users or customers. This law was established to provide a mechanism for public oversight(and hopefully, to instill public confidence). Those entities that fall under the scope of this part of the law are encouraged to be forthcoming in their report and they should provide its readers a contact where they may view more detailed information. To satisfy the Departmental-reporting requirement, three copies of the report should be submitted to the following address: System Performance Annual Report North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Annual reports must be submitted within 60 days of the end of the applicable 12-month review period. You may base your report on either a calendar year or a fiscal year(July 1 —June 30) time frame. Initial reports must be prepared and submitted for either the 1999 calendar year or the 2000 (beginning July 1, 1999)fiscal year. As was noted at the beginning of this letter, there are several new reporting requirements as a result of the Clean Water Act of 1999. As a stakeholder in environmental regulation, you are encouraged to review the entire scope of the Act to see if other part apply to your operations. A copy of the Act can be can be viewed on the North Carolina General Assembly's web site at http://www.ncga.state.nc.uslhtmlI 999/bills/ratified/house/hbill 160.full.html. If you have any questions, please contact your DWQ Regional Office or(919) 733-5083 ask for the Non-Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit for the spill notice requirements or the Point Source Compliance and Enforcement Unit for the Annual Report requirement. ANNUAL REPORT DEADLINE: PLEASE SUBMIT THE ANNUAL REPORT(TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE) FOR THE PAST FISCAL YEAR (JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009), BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. INSPECTION SUMMARY: The ORC, Mr. Henry Keefer, Jr., assisted with the inspection. The WWTP appears to be well operated and maintained. The ORC is doing a good job. Page# 5 Permit: NCO072729 Owner-Facility: Mount Pisgah WVVFP Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 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: Quarterly (August, November, February and May)Toxicilty testing: Chronic pass/fail @ 25% 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: 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? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) ■ n n n Comment: The two existing surface aerators are no longer in operation and were replaced with diffusers. 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 n ■ n Are weirs level? n n ■ n Is the site free of weir blockage? n n ■ n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑ n n r' Is scum removal adequate? n n ■ n Page# 6 Permit: NCO072729 Owner-Facility: Mount Pisgah WWfP inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n Cl n Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ Cl 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: The"secondary clarifier" is actually a settling cell in the lagoon. Approximately 18,000 gallons of sludge are pumped and removed annually. Disinfection-Liquid Yes No NA NE Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? ■ n n n (Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational? ■ n n (=1 Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate?(free of leaks/open drains) ■ 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 Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ n n n Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Liquid 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 ■ ❑ Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? n n ■ n Number of tubes in use? Comment: Standby Power Yes No NA NE Is automatically activated standby power available? ■ n n n Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? ■ n n n Is the generator tested under load? ■ ❑ n n Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? n ■ n n Page# 7 Permit: NC0072729 Owner-Facility: Mount Pisgah WWTP Inspection Date: 08/19/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Standby Power Yes No NA NE Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? Q ❑ ■ ❑ Is the generator fuel level monitored? fl ❑ ❑ Comment: Fuel for the generator is maintained on-site. The generator self-tests weekly. Page# 8 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 21, 2009 Dr Richard Munger 28 Rhododendron Drive Asheville, North Carolina 28805 Subject: Private Sewer Line Homeland Park Buncombe County Dear Dr. Munger: I appreciate your recent phone call. By now you have heard that a privately owned sewer originating on Pine Cone Drive crossed through Homeland Park on its way to connecting into sewers belonging to the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County (MSD). I was present the day that the route of the lower portion of the line was established. The line definitely crosses your property and possibly passes under the north corner of your house. Your own home may well tie into this private sewer. Given that your deed shows no easement for a private sewer, the sewer conveys with the property and you have some possible maintenance obligation toward the line. Your obligation is increased if the line serves your own home. Beyond your maintenance obligation, under State law you cannot modify the line without first applying for and receiving a permit from the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission. The MSD has a very generous program under which they will take over maintenance responsibility of a private sewer if owners of the property that the sewer crosses sign the MSD's "Agreement to Convey Right-of-Way". For your benefit I am attaching a copy of the MSD document. I encourage you to sign this Agreement. After all property owners sign the Agreement, experience tells me that you will not see the MSD on your property unless a problem develops with the sewer. You will get better information regarding the MSD`s implementation of this program by calling Mike Butler at 828-225-8265. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �aturRllt� An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer August 21, 2009 Page 2 of 2 I know of no one who regretted signing the MSD's Right-of-Way Agreement. It only makes good sense to involve the MSD in maintenance of a private sewer on your property; otherwise maintenance responsibility falls upon the users of the sewer and the owners of the property crossed by the sewer. If you will return the signed Agreement to me I will make certain that it gets into the proper hands. Do not hesitate to call me at 828-296-4659 should you wish to discuss this matter. Sincerely, Roy M. Davis Environmental Engineer. Xc: Mike Butler, MSD GAWPDATATEMWMBuncombe\Pine Cone Drive.09.doc Agreement to Convey Right-of-Way PAGE 1 of 2 General Manager Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County 2028 Riverside Drive Asheville, N.C. 28804 Dear Sir: In consideration of the Metropolitan Sewerage District's (hereinafter "District") agreeing to take over and rehabilitate the collector sewer system serving my property located at the undersigned hereby agrees to grant to the District, at no cost, an easement of sufficient width and appropriate location to rehabilitate the collector sewer system serving my property, to permanently locate a portion of the collector sewer on my property and to operate and maintain the rehabilitated collector sewer system. I understand that the width and location of the easement shall be determined in the sole discretion of the District, but that my input, as well as the input of other property owners who are a part of this project, will be considered in determining the location of the easement. I understand that the District, or its agent, shall have the right to enter upon my property for the purpose of selecting and surveying a route for the proposed easement and for surveying any monuments required to establish property lines accurately for easement acquisition. I understand that any District employee, or its agent, and equipment shall have the right to enter upon my property for the purpose of performing limited emergency repair or maintenance activities on the common portion of the existing system. I understand that the sewer system serving my property is unclaimed and will remain as such until the District takes over the system following rehabilitation. Any malfunction of this unclaimed sewer system that results in any damage to my property is not the responsibility of the District. By my signature and the signature of others holding an interest in this property named above, I (We) hereby warrant and represent that we own this property in fee simple and hereby agree to execute any and all documents necessary to transfer the appropriate easements, as determined by the District, to the District for the rehabilitation of the collector sewer system and the location of a portion of the collector sewer system permanently on my property. FEBRUARY 2007 Agreement to Convey Right-of-Way PAGE 2 of 2 The undersigned hereby understand and acknowledge that the District's obligation to rehabilitate the unclaimed collector sewer system servicing this property is contingent upon the District obtaining satisfactory easements from other property owners whose property the proposed collector sewer crosses. In the event the District is unable to obtain satisfactory easements from other property owners, the District shall have no obligation to rehabilitate the collector sewer system. DATE PROPERTY OWNER (SEAL) PROPERTY OWNER (SEAL) FEBRUARY 2007 AZ4JL*) WDENR 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 August 21, 2009 Bob B Leatherwood Silver Bluff Village 100 Silver Bluff Drive Canton, NC 28716 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-LV-0393 Permit No. NCO033600 Pigeon Valley Rest Home - Dear Mr. Leatherwood: Haywood County A review of Pigeon Valley Rest Home's monitoring report for May 2009 showed the followina violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD Concentration 05/27/09 45 mg/I 59.9 mg/I Daily Maximum Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. The reverse side of the relevant DMR required an adequate explanation for any and all violations. If an explanation was provided, then it is not requested that a response be submitted. If an explanation was not provided or should you have additional information concerning the violation(s), please submit them to the attention of Wanda Frazier. If missing data is available, please provide this data by re-submitting two copies of the original DMR to Central Files (to the address provided on the DMR) and highlighting the additional data and comments (such as, "Amended"). The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violation(s). If violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Keith Haynes of this office for additional information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Wanda Frazier at 828- 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor xc: Central Files /ARO Files Surface Water Protection Section WAhCarolina North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70;Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX(828)299-7043 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 August 21, 2009 Ms. Terelle Beaver Cherokee County Schools 911 Andrews Road Murphy, NC 28906 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-MV-0135 Permit number: NCO035386 Hiwassee Dam School Dear Ms. Beaver: Cherokee County A review of Hiwassee Dam School's monitoring report for May 2009 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Measuring Frequency Violation Total Residual Chlorine Week of April 26-May 2 Twice weekly Failure to monitor Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. The reverse side of the relevant DMR required an adequate explanation for any and all violations. If an explanation was provided, then it is not requested that a response be submitted. If an explanation was not provided or should you have additional information concerning the violation(s), please submit them to the attention of Wanda Frazier. If missing data is available, please provide this data by re-submitting two copies of the original DMR to Central Files (to the address provided on the DMR) and highlighting the additional data and comments (such as, "Amended"). The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violation(s). If violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact Keith Haynes of this office for additional information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Wanda Frazier at 828- 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor xc: Central Files /ARO Files Surface Water Protection Section NoLCarolina NaturallIf North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 US Hwy 70; Swannanoa,NC 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX(828)299-7043 ���� '� i _._.._._ _. ___. K1� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 24, 2009 Rebecca L. Stewart 6 Briarwood Ln Fletcher NC 28732 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 6 Briarwood Lane Permit No: NCG550387 Buncombe County Dear Ms. Stewart: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 21, 2009. The facility appeared to be in Compliance with permit NCG550387. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Jeff Menzel Environmental Specialist cc: Central Files Asheville Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOrthCarolina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 // Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\SFR's NCG55 Nahmall'y 3 _ � % \ / ` k [ _ \ : (D � ,\ { � ] � ■ % \ ( ) q = ) _ \ \ E \ ! « ! § \ o > Es £ - en ORf E ( eCD \ \ \ ƒ ! ! }�/ m \ ; 3! \ 3 { % r / � \ k .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . z W z O ❑ z O ❑ ❑ ❑ O z G ■ z ❑ ❑ ■ ■ ■ a" g) ■ O dl ■ ■ O O ❑ m m a t _ a 9 m EO o y LL j$0� 41 4! r L c J C � L pl C �o 6 c � 9 c� N E m o N t m a m l0 S D. o N o m z o c a A m y c E m c DL P7 g a `o15 'c .. oc E y a m d 8 v E N 1Q y rn E c `-9 E v m d E c a C, U G < z' _ 2 0 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 25, 2009 Lok King Kong PO Box 756 Murphy,NC 28906 Subject: Request for More Information 401 Water Quality Certification Kong-Tranquilichee River DWQ Project# 08-1001v2 Cherokee County Response deadline: September 30, 2009 or 30 days from receipt Dear Mr. Kong: '-'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. Please provide an inventory of impervious surfaces in each drainage area. The inventory should include all proposed building footprints, roads, driveways, sidewalks, gravel-surfaced areas, amenity areas, etc. A Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) must be provided for any drainage areas that exceed 24 percent imperviousness. For each BMP, provide a completed BMP Supplement Form with all the required items (see http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/bmp forms.htm). Per NCAC 2B 15A: 02H.1000, a"drainage area" is defined as "the entire area contributing surface runoff to a single point." 2. Please provide a site plan for the portion of the project that is adjacent to Highway 60. Please provide an inventory of impervious surfaces for this part of the site per Item 1 above. 3. Please provide information on the purpose and design of the pond that is proposed on lots 92, 93 and 63 as well as the pond on lots 60, 103 and 105. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-450M FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarolina An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer ;V4dU1rJq11Y Kong August 25,2009 Page 2 of 2 Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below prior to September 30, 2009 or 30 days from receipt. Four copies of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Ms. Cyndi Karoly 401 Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: Linda Wiggs 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 Linda Wiggs 828-296-4500, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Regional Office Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office-(E-copy) David McHenry-North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission-(E-Copy) Cyndi Karoly-401 Permitting Unit Cherokee County Planning ARO File copy Ronnie Dillbeck PO Box 284 Franklin,NC 28744 G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Chcrokee\401s\08-1001 QKONGAddlnfo.doe i ��l NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 25, 2009 Gregory Taveras, Manager Operations K •T,.FFeldspar Corporation PO Box 309 Spruce Tine NC 28777 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2009-PC-0742 Permit No.NCO000400 Imerys Ceramics K.-T Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine Mitchell County Dear Mr Taveras: A review has been conducted of K-T Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine's self reported Bypass/Overflow 5-Day Report submitted by Peggy Dortch for the facility. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0000400 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type Bypass/Overflow 08/05/2009 Wastewater Bypass/Overflow Discharge Without Valid Permit 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. 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 Keith Haynes of this Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, e z��Ztja Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Asheville Region Xc: Central Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 One Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCaro/l/ina Internet:www.ncwaterauality.org ;V tumllly % �� ice_, ��•�j NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 25, 2009 Mr. Barrett L. Kays, Ph.D. Landis, Inc. P.O. Box 30069 Raleigh,NC 27622 Subject: Stream Determination Haywood Community College, Site of New Creative Arts Center Haywood County Dear Mr. Kays: The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) staff(Kevin Barnett and Susan Wilson)met with you and Ms. Lori leckwith, Army Corp of Engineers, on August 5, 2009 to perform a stream determination at the site of the proposed Creative Arts Center. Mr. David McHenry, Wildlife Resources Commission, was also present during the site visit. As noted in your documentation (Stream Identification Forms) and confirmed on site by Mr. Barnett and Ms. Beckwith, no stream is present in the area of the interest. Should you have further questions about this determination, please call Mr. Barnett or me at(828) 296—4500. Sincerely, Susan A. Wilson Environmental Engineer Cc: Lori Beckwith, ACOE Haywood County Planning ARO Files G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Haywood\Stream ID's\Haywood Comm Coll stream ID.doc 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 Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarolina Naturallil 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 August 25, 2009 David J. Burtt 105 Lighthouse Drive Jupiter Inlet, Florida 33469 Subject: Reissued-Activities Deemed Certified Burtt Property Access DWQ Project# 2009-0652 Caldwell County Catawba/New Years Creek/ 11-38-5-2/C, Tr Dear Mr. Burtt: The Division of Water Quality (Division) has completed the review of the modification request for the 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the project listed above. has been determined that the subject project remains under the threshold at 130 feet of impacts and does not require written concurrence from the Division and is therefore deemed certified. This letter of Deemed Certification replaces the July 30, 2009 letter. If the conditions required by Water Quality Certification No. 3705 are followed (located at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/rd wetlands certifications.htm). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before proceeding with the project, including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control regulations. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Wiggs in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4653. Sincerely, Roger Edwards Regional Office Supervisor, Surface Water Protection Section cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office—Electronic Copy Wildlife Resources Commission—Ron Linville—Electronic Copy 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office—Electronic Copy ARO File Copy GAWPDATA\DEMWQ\Caldwell\401 s\09-0652.BURTT(Reissue)DeemedCertified.doc Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes _x_No IF YES, SOC NUMBER: TO: Bob Guerra DWQ Point Source Compliance FROM: Wanda Frazier RE: 2010 Catawba River Basin Permit Renewals DATE: August 26, 2009 NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION BURKE COUNTY PERMIT NUMBER: NC0060194 PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Facility: City of Morganton Catawba River Water Treatment Plant Mailing: PO Box 3448 Morganton, NC 28680 2. Date of Investigation: August 26, 2009 3. Report Prepared By: Wanda Frazier 4. Persons Contacted: Donald Danford, Director, Water Resources Department Jason Green Superintendent, Water Treatment Plant Telephone Numbers: 828-438-5285 and 828-524-1460 5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of US Hwy 70 (Carbon City Road) & NCSR 1202 (Poplar Street), west of Morganton, travel north on NCSR 1202 — 0.1 mile. Turn right onto Coulter Street. The Water Plant is located at the end of the street. 6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points: Latitude: 35° 44' 22" Longitude: 81' 43' 45" The DWQ file, USGS map extract, indicates treatment facility site and discharge point. USGS Quad No.: E 12 NW USGS Quad Name: -1- 7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application? _x Yes No If No, explain: 8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Relatively flat and adjacent to the Catawba River. The 200-year flood event, which occurred in 2004, did NOT impact this site. The flood waters were still 200-300 yards away. 9. Location of nearest dwelling: 30 feet from the gate and on western side of plant site 10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Catawba River a. Stream Classification: WS-IV Critical Area b. River Basin: Catawba C. Subbasin No.: 03-08-30 d. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: Water Supply IV, within the critical area PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted MGD (Ultimate Design Capacity). n/a b. What is the current permitted capacity of the Wastewater Treatment facility? n/a C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current design capacity): n/a d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years: n/a e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The conventional water plant treatment includes: coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation, followed by filtration and disinfection, utililizing poly- aluminum chloride, caustic soda and sodium hypochlorite. The filter backwash wastewater goes to the Backwash Water Tank. This tank is then drained to the City of Morganton's Catawba River WWTP by way of the sanitary sewer system. When sedimentation basins are cleaned, the resulting solids go to the Solids Holding Tank where they settle for 24 hours. This tank is decanted and the supernatant is discharged to the City of Morganton's Catawba River -2- WWTP by way of the sanitary sewer system. The settled solids are pumped, using the Sand Piper Pump (solids- handling), to the Solids Holding Tank, located outside of the Belt Press Building, for processing. After the Belt Press has processed the solids, the conveyor belt fills the dump truck with filter cake, for disposal at a state- certified landfill for disposal. They are currently utilizing the FootHills Environmental Landfill, which is located at 2800 Cheraw Road in Lenoir, NC. The wastewater removed using the filter belt press is also discharged to the City of Morganton's Catawba River WWTP by way of the sanitary sewer system. f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment facilities: n/a g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: none h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): n/a in development approved should be required not needed 2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: a. If residuals are being land applied, please specify: n/a DWQ Permit Number: Residuals Contractor: Telephone Number: b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER n/a C. Landfill: FootHills Environmental Landfill, which is located at: 2800 Cheraw Road in Lenoir, NC. d. Other disposal / utilization scheme (specify): none 3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): Physical Chemical 1 4. SIC Codes(s): water plant filter backwash Primary: Secondary: Main Treatment Unit Code: PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION 1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? n/a -3- 2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: noi. 3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: n/a Dates: Submission of Plans and Specifications Begin Construction Complete Construction 4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all of the non-discharge options available? Please provide regional perspective for each option evaluated. Spray Irrigation: n/a Connection to Regional Sewer System: The water plant currently discharges the filter backwash wastewater to the City of Morganton's sanitary sewer system, for eventual treatment at the Catawba River Wastewater Treatment Plant (NC0026573). Subsurface: n/a Other disposal options: n/a 5. Other Special Items: none PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The staff of the Asheville Regional Office requests that this permit be renewed and continue to remain on an "inactive" status, due to the City's permanent disconnection of the discharge pipe to the Catawba River. Wanda P. Frazier Report Preparer Roger C. Edwards 1,v Water Quality Regional Supervisor August 26, 2009 Date -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 August 27, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0798 9487 Grego y `I'averas, Manager Operations Imerys Ceramics K T Feldspar Corporation PO Lox 309 Spruce Pine NC 28777 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT NOV-2009-PC-0746 Permit No.NCO000400 K-T Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine Mitchell County Dear Mr. Tavera.s: A review has been conducted of K-T Feldspar-Spruce Pine's self reported Bypass/Overflow 5-Day Report submitted by Peggy Dortch, EHS Manager, of K T Feldspar Corporation. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in NPDES Permit NCO000400 and/or North Carolina General State (NCGS) 143- 215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type Bypass/Overflow August 17,2009 Bypass of treatment- Discharge wastewater overflow Without Valid Permit If they have not already been completed, remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality is planning on initiating an enforcement°action for this and any additional violations of State law. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 // Internet:www.ncwaterouality.org naturally Please be advised that this Office is considering sending a recommendation for an enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding this matter and any future/continued violations that may occur. This violation and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation as allowed by NCGS 143-215.6A(a)(2). This Office requests that you respond in writing within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of this Notice. In this response, you should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. Your response should be sent to the attention of Keith Haynes,Division of Water Quality,2009 US HWY 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778. Your required response will be considered prior to initiating any enforcement recommendation. If you have any question regarding matter or any related matters, please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Asheville Regional Office Cc: Central Files NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 27,2009 Mr. Robert L. Sain MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. 1308 Patton Avenue Asheville,NC 28806 Subject: Activities Deemed Certified Wellington Park, Mobile Home Additions Part II DWQ Project#09-0770 Buncombe County Dear Mr. Sain: The Division of Water Quality(Division)has completed the review of the 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the project listed above. It has been determined that the subject project does not require written concurrence from the Division and is deemed certified, if the conditions required by Water Quality Certification No. 3705 are followed(attached). In addition,M Realty, LLC should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before proceeding with the project, including(but not limited to)Erosion and Sediment Control regulations. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division 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, Ai�;,tA Roger C. Edwards Regional Office Supervisor, Surface Water Protection Section w/attachment cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office M Realty, LLC, George W. Morosani &Associates (e-copy) 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office (e-copy) ARO File Copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Buncombe\401s\Wellington Park MHP\Wellington Deemed Certified 09-0770 August 26 2009.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 Nort f,/ hCarolliina Internet:www.ncwaterquaiity.org ;V dural! An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer i/ AAl" NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 27, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7007 1490 0004 0798 9470 C7regory Taveras, Manager Operations Imerys Ceramics K.T Feldspar Corporation PO Box 309 Spruce Pine NC: 28777 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT NOV-2009-DV-0245 Permit No.NC0000400 K-"1'Feldspar Corp-Spruce Pine Mitchell County Dear Mr. Taveras: A review has been conducted of K-T Feldspar-Spruce Pine's self reported Bypass/Overflow 5-Day Report submitted by Peggy Dortch, EHS Manager, of K T Feldspar Corporation. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in NPDES Permit NCO000400 and/or North Carolina General State (NCGS) 143- 215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type Bypass/Overflow August 13,2009 Bypass of treatment- Discharge wastewater overflow Without Valid Permit If they have not already been completed, remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality is planning on initiating an enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 ag�ul��/� Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org �I Y Please be advised that this Office is considering sending a recommendation for an enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding this matter and any future/continued violations that may occur. This violation and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation as allowed by NCGS 143-215.6A(a)(2). This Office requests that you respond in writing within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of this Notice. In this response, you should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. Your response should be sent to the attention of Keith Haynes, Division of Water Quality,2009 US HWY 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778. Your required response will be considered prior to initiating any enforcement recommendation. If you have any question regarding matter or any related matters, please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor Asheville Regional Office Cc: Central Files ki NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 27, 2009 Mr. David Lutz, Public Services Director City of Brevard 95 West Main Street Brevard, North Carolina 28712 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Permit No. WQCS00084 City of Brevard Brevard Collection System Transylvania County Dear Mr. Lutz: A review has been conducted of the City of Brevard's Collection System self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) 5-Day Report. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in the City of Brevard Collection System Permit (WQCS00084) and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation is summarized below: NOV# Violation Location Cause Volume Date NOV-2009-DV-0247 05/26/2009 Manhole at Brevard Roots 5,000 College Campus gallons The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. Factors considered in determining the amount of the SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,5wannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Noi Marolina Phone:828-296-4500%FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 �gturq��� Internet: www.ncwaterquaiity.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr.David Lutz August 27, 2009 Page 2 of 2 civil penalty are the violator's spill history, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non-compliance. If you have any question regarding this NOV or our policy relating to issuance of NOVs or Civil Penalties for SSOs please contact Roy Davis in our Asheville Regional Office at 828- 296-4659. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality Asheville Region Cc: PERCS Unit Surface Water Protection Central Files Roy Davis G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Transylvania\Brevard Collection System\NOV-2009-DV-0247.doc 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 August 28, 2009 Buncombe County DWQ Project 20090838 Bridge 134, B-4034 NC Highway 151 Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dr. Gregory J.Thorpe,Ph.D. Environmental Management Director, PDEA North Carolina Department of Transportation Project Development and Environmental Analysis 1598 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina,28699-1548 lar Dr. Thorpe: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts in Stony Fork Creek and in an unnamed tributary to Stony Fork Creek for the purpose of replacing the existing bridge across Stony Fork Creek on NC Highway 151 in Buncombe County: Stream Impacts in the French Broad River Basin Site Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Total Stream Fill in Fill in Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Intermittent Intermittent Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring Stream (linear Stream Stream Stream (linear ft) Mitigation ft) (linear ft linear ft (linear ft) (linear ft) Site 1 0 0 375 0 375 375 Site 2 0 0 64 0 64 0 Total 0 1 0 1 439 0 439 375 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 439 linear feet. '_,RFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:: www.nGwaterquality.org FAX: .or 299-70431 Customer Service:1-877 623-6748 �atura!!� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Dr. Greg Thorpe, Ph.D. August 28, 2009 Page Two Open Water Impacts and In The French Broad River Basin Site Permanent Fill Temporary Fill in Total Fill in Open Waters in Open Waters Open Waters (ac) (ac) (ac) Site 3 <0.01 0 <0.01 Total <0.01 0 1.01 Total Open Water Impact for Project: <0.01acres. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated July 29, 2009 (received August 4, 2009), 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 Nos. 3704,corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 31. 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 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. The permittee shall use/Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds/[15A NCAC 413.0124(a)-(e)] in areas draining to trout waters. However,due to the size of the project,NCDOT shall not be required to meet 15A NCAC 413.0124(a) regarding the maximum amount of uncovered acres. Temporary cover(wheat,millet,or similar annual grain)or permanent herbaceous cover should be planted on all bare soil within 15 business days of ground disturbing activities, to provide erosion control. Coir fiber matting should be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils in steep slope and riparian areas,and should be secured in place with staples and wherever possible, include live stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall fescue shall not be used in the establishment of temporary or permanent groundcover within riparian zones. Coir fiber matting shall be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding for the establishment of permanent herbaceous cover on disturbed soils within the riparian area. Hydro seeding along with wood or cellulose based hydro mulch applied from a fertilizer and limestone free tank is allowable at the appropriate rate for the establishment of temporary groundcover within riparian zones. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and wood or cellulose mulch into surface waters is prohibited. Riparian areas are defined as a distance 25 feet landward from tope of stream bank. \ Thorpe, Ph.D. 28, 2009 Three 3. 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 the stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to stream channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. 4. Compensatory mitigation for impacts to 375 linear feet of streams is required. We understand that you have chosen to perform compensatory mitigation for impacts to streams through the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP), and that the EEP has agreed to implement the mitigation for the project. EEP has indicated in a letter dated May 12, 2009 that they will assume responsibility for satisfying the federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements for the above-referenced project, in accordance with the Tri-Party MOA signed on July 22, 2003 and the Dual-Party MOA signed on April 12,2004. 5. NCDOT shall comply with the in-stream moratoriums requested by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. 6. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, that 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. 7. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, 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. 8. Channel relocations shall be completed and stabilized, and approved on site by DWQ staff, prior to diverting water into the new channel. Stream banks shall be matted with coir-fiber matting. Vegetation used for bank stabilization shall be limited to native riparian vegetation, and should be include establishment of a vegetated buffer on both sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent practical. Also, rip-rap may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain the physical integrity of the stream, but the applicant must provide written justification and any calculations used to determine the extent of rip-rap coverage requested. Once the stream has been turned into the new channel, it may be necessary to relocate stranded fish to the new channel to prevent fish kills. 9. The post-construction removal of any temporary bridge structures must return the project site to its preconstruction contours and elevations. The impacted area shall be revegetated with appropriate native species. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the streams. 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 Stormwater Best Management Practices. 13. 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. 14. All pile driving or drilling activities shall be enclosed in turbidity curtains unless otherwise approved by NCDWQ in this certification. All bridge construction shall be performed form 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. Dr. Greg Thorpe,Ph.D. August 28, 2009 Page Four 16. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as Trout Jr), High Quality Waters (HQW) or Water Supply I or II(WS-I, WS-II), stormwater shall be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass-lined ditches or other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pre-treating stormwater runoff prior to discharging directly into streams. Please refer to the most current version of Stormwater Best Management Practices. Mowing of existing vegetated buffer areas is strongly discouraged. 17. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the bridge, shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 18. 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. 19. The use of riprap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any riprap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. 24. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. ' 25. 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. 26. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this certification. 27. A copy of this Water Quality Certification shall be maintained on the construction site at all times. In addition, the Water Quality Certification and all subsequent modifications, if any, shall be maintained with the Division Engineer and the on-site project manager. 28. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 29. 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. 30. 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. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. Thorpe,Ph.D. 28,2009 5 34. Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. This form shall be returned to the Transportation Permitting Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil 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. If this Certification is unacceptable to you have theright 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 l 50B 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, Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: David Baker, USACE,Asheville Field Office J.J. Swain, Division 12 Engineer Roger Bryan, Division 12 DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Marla Chambers,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Asheville Regional Office 090838(Thorpe)Bridge No. 134 NC Highway 151 �\\ ✓� J. s w&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 August'28, 2009 Eric Rufa Town of Fletcher 4005 Hendersonville Road Fletcher,NC 28732 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Cane Creek Greenway Enhancement DWQ Project#20030618V2 Henderson County Fr1302/Cane Creek/6-57-(9)/C Dear Mr. Rufa: The DWQ 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 100 feet of streams for the purpose of stream enhancement 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 13 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 stormwater 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 I 100 (feet) Sheets 2 - 6 Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 e �ri Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1� t�1CaPO.hllc�l Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org 1�Tirtur !! An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Eric Rufa August 28,2009 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. Sincerel , oleen H. Sul ins,, Director CHSlcbc Enc: GC3689 Certificate of Completion i cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office (e-copy) 401 Permitting Unit-Central Office (e-copy) Andrew Bick(e-copy) File Copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson\401s\Cane creek Greenway\03-0618V2_Approval_8-27-09.doc .�. 4�: NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary August 28, 2009 Mr. David Lutz, Public Services Director City of Brevard 95 West Main Street Brevard, North Carolina 28712 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Permit No. WQCS00084 City of Brevard Brevard Collection System Transylvania County Dear Mr. Lutz: A review has been conducted of the City of Brevard's Collection System self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) 5-Day Report. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in the City of Brevard Collection System Permit (WQCS00084) and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation is summarized below: NOV# Violation Location Cause Volume Date NOV-2009-DV-0248 05/27/2009 Neely Road Pump 1 / 1 22,800 Station gallons Completion of the Gallimore Road Pump Station force main gives the City the ability to move a greater volume of wastewater further downstream within the collection system. Heavy rainfall may have revealed the presence of a system bottleneck further downstream. Several manholes between the point of discharge from the Gallimore Road Pump Station force main and the Neely Road Pump Station overflowed. Ideas which occur to us which the City should consider in order to remove this apparent bottle neck include increasing the Neely Road Pump Station pumping capacity, increasing the capacity of SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 No thCariolina. Phone:828-29645001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Naha rally Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr.David Lutz August 28, 2009 Page 2 of 2 the gravity system connecting the Gallimore Road Pump Station force main discharge point and the Neely Road Pump Station and/or extension of the Gallimore Road Pump Station force main to a point further down the system. Continuing to aggressively remove Infiltration & Inflow remains very important. The City of Brevard is looking into the possibility of operating both pumps at the Neely Road Pump Station. We would be interested in knowing where the City stands with this project. Repeated overflows from the same location for the same reason will assuredly result in the assessment of Civil Penalties against the City. If you believe that a new collection system bottleneck has been revealed which cannot be quickly corrected, we encourage you to consider entering into a new Special order by Consent with the North Carolina Environment Management Commission obligating the City of Brevard to carry out any necessary construction in accordance with an agreed upon time schedule. As you know from past experience such a document protects the City from civil penalties for overflows agreed to in the Special Order. We would like to know your impression as to whether the City has a new collection system bottleneck to contend with and, if so, what course of action the City is considering. We look forward to hearing from you within thirty days from date of receipt of this letter. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. Factors considered in determining the amount of the civil penalty are the violator's spill history, the cost of rectifying the damage, whether the spill was intentional and whether money was saved by non- compliance. If you have any question regarding this NOV or our policy relating to issuance of NOVs or Civil Penalties for SSOs please contact Roy Davis in our Asheville Regional Office at 828- 296-4669. Sincerer , Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality Asheville Region Cc: PERCS Unit Surface Water Protection Central Files Roy Davis G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Transylvania\Brevard Collection System\NOV-2009-DV-0248.doc HCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H.Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 31, 2009 Stan Bryson Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority PO Box 1051 Sylva, NC 28779 SUBJECT: Letter of August 19, 2009 Whittier WWTP NPDES Permit NCO087602 Jackson County Dear Mr. Bryson: This Office is in receipt of your letter dated August 17, 2009 regarding a discharge of river water from the Whittier Sanitary District WWTP, of which your are the Operator in Responsible Charge. The river water had been used to check the plant for leaks and contained no sewage. Even though this water was treated in the plant as normal wastewater before being discharged, a DMR submittal for the month of August is not required. If you or TWSA staff has any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Keith Haynes of this Office at 296-4500. Sincerely, y� Roger C. Edwards Regional Supervisor g g pe sor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Joe Cline c:s:SVv'r'DATAtDEr,,1tV0,;Jac.kson\8i6,02 Whi{tiei Sx tatk Dstric.N) Riettei-doC SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOrthCarOhria Phone:(828)296-45001FAX:828 299-70431Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 / Internet:www.ncwaterouality.org �a&A&g11Y �_..\ i ji 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 August 31, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mountain Development Company, LLC Seven Falls, LLC Attn: Keith Vinson Attn: NP Corpserve NC, LLC (registered 32 Orange Street agent) Asheville,NC 28801 701 Green Valley Rd., Ste. 100 Return Receipt#: 70071490000407137536 Greensboro NC 27408 Return Receipt#: 70071490000407137574 Mountain Development Company, LLC Attn: Jason Pelz (registered agent) Seven Falls, LLC 138 Charlotte Street, Ste. 200 Attn: William Griffon & Keith Vinson Asheville,NC 28801 39 Pleasant Grove Church Rd. Return Receipt#: 70071490000407137543 Hendersonville,NC 28739 Return Receipt#: 70071490000407137581 Seven Falls, LLC Attn: Keith Vinson Zeus Investments, LLC 32 Orange Street Attn: Raymond Chapman (registered agent) Asheville,NC 28803 32 Orange Street Return Receipt#: 70071490000407137550 Asheville,NC 28803 Return Receipt#: 70071490000407137598 Mountain Development Company, LLC Attn: Keith Vinson 130 S. Main Street Hendersonville,NC 28791 Return Receipt#: 70071490000407137567 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF CONTINUING VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Seven Falls Golf&River Club Project#20071505 DWQ Tracking Number: NCR001043 NOV-2009-PC-0130 Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 Stream Standard Violation- Other Waste (In-stream sediment) 401 Water Quality Certification(WQC) Conditions Removal of Best Usage Henderson County Response deadline: September 16, 2009 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 Intemet:www.ncwateiquality.org NorthCarolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer al�rCl Keith Vinson et al. August 31,2009 Page 2 of 6 Dear Mr. Vinson et al.: On January 14, 2009, Chuck Cranford from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection at the Seven Falls Golf"& River Club on Pleasant Grove Road in Henderson County. Ms. Amanda Jones (US Army Corps of Engineers), Bryan Tompkins (US Fish and Wildlife Service) and Tim Fox (Henderson County Erosion Control) were present. Mr. Cranford revisited the site on April 9, 2009 accompanied by Ms. Anna Salzberg (Clearwater Environmental)to assess the extent of impacts to surface waters and again on July 20, 2009 with Tim Fox. Violations of 401 WQC conditions, Construction Stormwater Permit conditions and Stream Standards were noted during the inspection and file review. The discharge of sediment and fill materials to Folly and Little Willow Creeks and certain tributaries thereof—classified as C waters—were documented. VIOLATIONS I. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 -This permit applies to projects that receive a Division of Land Resources (DLR) or local delegated program disturbance of 1 acre or greater. Specifically,the NCGO10000 Permit authorizes discharge of stormwater under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES) in accordance with Title 15 A North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0100. a. Schedule of Compliance (Part I. Section C. No. 2) Failure to operate and maintain Stormwater controls to optimum efficiency, as cited in Henderson County Erosion Control Division Notices of Violation dated January 7, 2009, May 11, 2009 and June 8, 2009,represents a violation of NCGO10000 Permit. b. Final Limitations and Controls for Stormwater Discharges (Part I. Section A. No. 2) Failure to follow the approved Erosion Control Plan, as cited in Henderson County Erosion Control Division Notices of Violation dated January 7, 2009,May 11,2009 and June 8, 2009, represents a violation of NCGO10000 Permit. c. Twenty-Four Hour Reporting (Part IL Section E.No. 3) The lack of notification to DWQ regarding sediment loss represents violations of NCGO10000 Permit. II. Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In-stream sediment) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f- Greater than 3,500 feet of Folly Creek and certain tributaries thereof was impacted by sediment deposition of varying depth within numerous stream reaches,representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f). III. 401 Water Quality Certification Conditions Violations -DWQ issued an approval letter for project impacts on September 24, 2008, for Project 07-1505 Version 2. The approval letter specifies that the activities must follow the conditions listed in the WQC. The site was found to be non-compliant with the following certification conditions: al. '009 e a. Condition 1 —Impacts Approved ■ Impacts outside of the approved amount have occurred b. Condition 2—Sediment and Erosion Control ■ Sediment and erosion control practices have been found to be non- compliant c. Condition 3 —No waste or fill impacts beyond those in the certification ® Waste and fill has impacted surface waters beyond those depicted in the approved certification d. Condition 3 —No violations of State water quality standards ■ Violations of State water quality standards have occurred e. Condition 4— Sediment and Erosion Control Measures shall not be placed in waters ■ Sediment and erosion control measures have been constructed in waters f. Condition 6—Mitigation ■ Agreed upon mitigation requirements have not been met; including,the non-payment of$697,932 to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program. IV. Removal of Best Usage—15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2)—Greater than 500 feet of Folly Creels and tributaries—classified as C waters—was impacted by grading in the stream channel and fill,representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2)• REQUIRED RESPONSE This office requests that you respond in writing by the deadline in the subject line of this notice. Your response should be sent to the attention of Mr. Chuck Cranford, Division of Water Quality, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778 and Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch,NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617. Your response should address the following items: I. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 a. Please detail the events that resulted in non-compliance with the above-mentioned NCGO10000 permit conditions. b. Please explain when you anticipate being in full compliance with the NCGO10000 Permit and your Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. e. Include in your response an explanation of how you propose to prevent the problems listed above from reoccurring on this project and on future projects. Keith Vinson et al. August 31,2009 Page 4 of 6 d. Minimum Monitoring and Record Keeping—The following bulleted list provides guidance on how to conduct monitoring and record keeping activities in such a way as to be compliant with the NCGO10000 Permit. • Rainfall is to be monitored and recorded daily as noted in the RAINFALL Section of the form. Rainfall data should not be reported based on a weekly accrual read of the date of the inspection. • Erosion and Sedimentation Control Facilities are to be inspected every week and after each 1/2 inch rain event. It is required to individually list each of the BMPs (e.g. basins, silt fences, etc.)to be inspected,the date and time inspected,the initials of the inspector,whether the device is operating properly, and any corrective actions taken as noted in the EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL FACILITES INSPECTED Section of the form. • Stormwater Discharge Outfalls are to be inspected every week and after each 1/2 inch rain event. It is required to individually list each of the outfalls to be inspected,the date and time inspected,the initials of the inspector, clarity, floating and suspended solids, oil sheen, other pollution indicators, visible sediment, and any preventative or corrective actions taken as noted in the OBSERVATIONS OF RUNOFF AT STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALLS Section of the form. e. The Permittee (Financially Responsible Party as indicated on Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan application) is required to sign the inspection form each week, certifying that the report is accurate and complete. The Permittee may authorize a representative to sign these documents(please see Part II Section B (10 b) of the NCGO10000 Permit for proper procedure). II. Stream Standard - Other Waste (In-Stream Sediment) and 401 WQ Certification a. Provide a map that exactly details the jurisdictional waters on the tract; including, all impacts, both intentional and unintentional. Impacts must be clearly quantified and mapped. b. Submit a Sediment Removal Plan to this office for review and approval. The plan must address removal of accumulated sediment from all surface waters on the tract and be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for review and approval prior to implementation. The Restoration Plan should include the following: • A narrative explaining how sediment will be removed and how impacted jurisdictional waters will be restored. • A diagram of the stream channels, referenced with photo documentation of sediment impacts prior to removal and following removal activities. • A narrative explaining how sediment will be retained on the site and kept out of waterways, and how restoration activities will be conducted such that turbidity standards are not exceeded. c. Submit a plan to remove any in-stream erosion and sedimentation control measures and restore the stream channels (i.e.,pattern, dimension and profile). The plan must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for review and approval prior to implementation. d. Submit a plan to provide the required mitigation for impacts to waters as clearly defined in the 401 WQC document. e. A proposed timeline for all restoration activities must be provided. f. The use of an environmental consultant experienced in stream restoration to assist with development of the required planning, design and authorization necessary to achieve compliance is highly encouraged. Chuck Cranford of the Asheville Regional Office should be consulted for additional guidance. g. Once the restoration efforts have been completed, a final report documenting the results should be submitted to Chuck Cranford. III. 401 Water Quality Certification Conditions Violations a. Please explain how you will return the project to compliance with all 401 WQC conditions. The DWQ understands the United States Army Corps of Engineers (COE)has suspended the 404 permit associated with this project pending full compensation for existing impacts. The DWQ will be working in concert with the COE to meet the needs of both agencies. IV. Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) a. Please explain why these impacts occurred without prior authorization. b. Comply with II. a. above. c. Please submit the following documents for review and approval: • Stream Restoration Plan(stream channel grading and fill impacts)—Please explain how you plan to restore the pattern,profile and dimension of the impacted stream channels. The streambeds must be restored to the original profile, the stream banks must be stabilized, and any fill material must be removed from the riparian zone. Replanting of the riparian zone will be required. 0 A proposed timeline for all restoration activities must be provided. Keith Vinson et al. August 31,2009 Page 6of6 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 Section cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Amanda Jones—USACE(e-copy) C1earWater Environmental Consultants (e-copy) Tim Fox—Henderson County Erosion Control (e-copy) Henderson County Planning DWQ Central Files ARO File Copy G:\WPDATA\DEMWQ\Henderson\Stonnwater Construction NCG01\SevenFalls-NCR001043\NOV-2009-PC-0130_Continuance_8-27-09.doc