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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDWR SWP Read File Archive September 2010 Alm" A -wAr �. .�.�► 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 September 1, 2010 Mr. Ad Kurtz Camp Judaea Inc. .2700 NE Expressway NE #C500 Atlanta, GA 30345 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Camp Judaea WWTP Permit No: NCO033430 Henderson County Dear Mr. Kurtz: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 26, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0033430. 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 828-296-4662. Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Kevin White Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\Camp Judaea 33430\CE1.8-26-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 Nort iCarolina Phone: (828)296-45001 FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Naturally Internet:www.ncwaterquality.orq L �� \�_� ��w� 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 NCO033430 111 121 10/08/26 117 181 CI 19I SI 20I II Remarks 211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111 Jill 1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------Reserved---------------- 67I 1.0 169 701 31 711 I 721 NJ 73 L U 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) Camp Judaea WWTP 10:55 AM 10/08/26 05/12/01 US Hwy 64 E Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hendersonville NC 28792 11.45 AM 10/08/26 10/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Kevin C White/ORC/828-289-2165/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Ari Kurtz,2700 NE Expy NE #c500 Atlanta GA 30345//404-634-7883/ ContactedNo 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 ZLrs Date EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1 3) NCO033430 I11 12I 10/08/26 I17 18ICI \ Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The Hadassah/Camp Judaea Inc. - Camp Judaea WWTP is a class II facility, rated as a 0.030 MGD extended aeration WWTP consisting of: 7500 gallon aerated flow equalization basin with manual bar screen, dual pumps (one grinder pump) and dual alarms; flow splitter box; 13,000 gallon and 17,000 gallon aeration basins with dual blowers providing diffused air; 2700 gallon and 3900 gallon clarifiers with skimmer and sludge returns; 2600 gallon aerobic digestor; tablet chlorinator; 1200 gallon chlorine contact chamber; 30 degree V-notch weir and staff gauge; tablet dechlorinator; 160 linear feet of 6-inch gravity outfall. PERMIT/ INSPECTION/LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 6-18-2009 by Janet Cantwell The permit expires on 11-30-2010. The Division received your renewal request on April 9, 2010. The daily operator log was present on-site and had good notation of daily events, process control and field testing data. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: Mr. Kevin White, contract ORC, and Mr. John Spiracos. assisted in the inspection and appear to be operating and maintaining the facility very well. The plant was not discharging at the time of the inspection. _ SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on February 4, 2010. Note: According to the Clean Water Act of 1999 (House Bill 1160), the legal requirement for submittal of the System Performance Annual Report is as follows: 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 work's and collection system's performance over a 12 month period. The System Performance Annual Report is due no later than 60 days after the end of the reporting period. Page# 2 Permit: NCO033430 Owner-Facility: Camp Judaea V ArrP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 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 11 Is the facility as described in the permit? N 0 ❑ 0 #Are there any special conditions for the permit? (] ■ I_l ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ 0 Comment: Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ 0 Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ 0 00 Judge,and other that are applicable? Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? M fQ 00 Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ ❑ Q Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ Are all pumps present? 0 ❑ 0 1=1 Are all pumps operable? 0 n 0 Q Are float controls operable? ■ 0 Q Are audible and visual alarms operable? ■ 0 ❑ f=1 #Is basin size/volume adequate? M Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual b.Mechanical n Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ 0 ❑ fl Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ Q n Is disposal of screening in compliance? M ❑ 0 0 Is the unit in good condition? N C1 El n Comment: Page# 3 Permit: NCO033430 Owner-Facility: Camp Judaea WWTP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ 1=l n 0 Are surface aerators and mixers operational? Cl n ■ Cl 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/I) nnn ■ 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 n 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 Is the drive unit operational? n ❑ ■ n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ Cl n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/<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 Number of tubes in use? 2 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? n n n ■ Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Page# 4 Permit: NC0033430 Owner-Facility: Camp Judaea VWVI-P Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ Cl ❑ M Comment: No discharge De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ❑ o ■ o Is storage appropriate for cylinders? Q fl 0 D #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? n n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? M ❑ 0 Cl Number of tubes in use? 2 Comment: No discharge Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ 0 0 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ❑ n ■ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0000 Comment: No discharge Page# 5 '� �_ � i �', __ _. Q�� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 1, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7516 1628 Mr. Chris Braund, Town Manager Town of Lake Lure P.O. Box 255 Lake Lure, North Carolina 28746-0255 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215,1(a)(1) and Collection System Permit WQCS00131 Town of Lake Lure Lake: Lure Collection System Case No. DV-2010-0083 Rutherford County Dear Mr. Braund: This letter transmits an assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$2,067.00 ($2,000.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against the Town of Lake Lure. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow(SSO) 5-Day Report submitted by the Town of Lake Lure. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00131 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violation that occurred is summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Lake Lure violated the terms, conditions or requirements of Collection System Permit WQCS00131 and G.S. 143- 215.1(a)(1) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the Town of Lake Lure. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCaroliria Phone: www.ncwaterquality.org FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 �Rtura��� Internet:: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer $2,000.00 1 of 1 violation of North Carolina GS-143-215.1 and Permit# WQCS00131 for a Sanitary Sewer Overflow of 300,000 gallons of untreated wastewater from the collection system. $2,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 ENFORCEMENT COST $2,067.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; . (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the vision of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request .vill 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 whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 AND Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 OR 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except 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 Mary Penny Thompson, Registered Agent Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601 AND Pretreatment Emergency Response and Collection Systems Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. Please be advised that any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. If you have any questions about this civil penalty assessment, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality Section staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. ,c..t 6dwards at Roge C. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Asheville Region Division of Water Quality ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/ attachments PERCS Unit Enforcement Files w/attachments Public Information Officer '`,St�'f"•.t rit:heri frrl`•.C:olEu4trort Systenv,`.I.., ke Lmre(:.()Il ctiotr Systeiii',I)V-2010-0t)83.cioc Incia{etn P 20100.208&N(W-MIO-I)V-)30v ATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND THE TOWN OF LAKE LURE ) STIPULATION OF FACTS / COLLECTION SYSTEM ) PERMIT NO. WQCS00131 ) FILE NO. DV-2010-0083 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $2,067.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 1, 2010, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality with thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: DV-2010-0083 County: RUTHERFORD Assessed Party: TOWN OF LAKE LURE Permit No.: WQCS00131 Amount Assessed: $2,067.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 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 W CL a �2 F > z m ° __ �3 O rn sca 4 _° VJ Z O O LU R' O W o 0 0 0 _ O L O t a> t Z O V M a0 O Q L O F- J p W Y N Q C ui co Q 100 Z7 W Lo U E d N _ U) E t O C�' a+ � d � O OZ 0 U 3 a J U d N y Y W !C � }� 3 F- '-t _J > U O LL w 3 Q O U N O U) r U _M O Z tN N 000 0 G w � Om c � W d a a z o 0 a N �_. `/__. �\V \\,i +M WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 1,2010 Macon County DWQ Project 070487V.2 NCSR 1521-B-C(Onion Mountain Road) Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer North Carolina Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina, 28779 Dear Mr. Setzer: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below,for the following impacts in two(2)unnamed tributaries to Laurel Creek, for the purpose of making improvements by widening and paving NCSR 1521-B-C(Onion Mountain Road) in Macon County: Stream Impacts in the Little Tennessee River Basin Site Permanent Fill Relocation of Permanent Temporary Total Stream in Intermittent Perennial Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Stream (linear Stream Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring ft) (linear ft) Stream Stream (linear ft) Mitigation (linear ft) (linear ft) (linear ft) Site 4-Sta. 121+60 0 38 13 85 136 0 Site 7-Sta. 145+30 0 0 16 75 91 0 Total 0 38 29 160 227 0 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 29 linear ft.Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Project: 160 linear ft. Total Stream Relocation for Project 38 linear ft. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated August 9, 2010 (received August 13, 2010), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3820, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control,Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change,you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold,the new owner must JRFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One,1, Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOl 111Ca1�011lla Phone:: www.ncwaterquality.org FAX: .or 299-70431 Customer Service:1-877 623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr.J. B. Setzer, P.E. September 1,2010 Page Two 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. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this Certification. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project. 3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow` sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as Trout (Tr), High Quality Waters (HQW), or Water Supply I or II (WSI, WSII) stormwater shall be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass-lined ditches or other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pretreating storm water runoff prior to discharging directly into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged. 5. In-stream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot buffer zone are prohibited during the trout-spawning season of October 15 through April 15 to protect the egg and fry stages of trout. 6. 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 4B .0124(a) regarding the maximum amount of uncovered area. Temporary cover (wheat, millet, or similar annual grain) or permanent herbaceous cover shall be planted on all bare soil within 15 business days of ground disturbing activities to provide erosion control. Tall fescue shall not be used in the establishment of temporary or permanent groundcover within riparian areas. For the establishment of permanent herbaceous cover, erosion control matting shall be used in conjunction with an appropriate native seed mix on disturbed soils within the riparian area and on disturbed steep slopes with the following exceptions. Erosion control matting is not necessary if the area is contained by perimeter erosion control devices such as silt fence, temporary sediment ditches, basins, etc. Matting L should be secured in place with staples, stakes, or wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Erosion d. Setzer, P.E. ember 1,2010 age Three control matting placed in riparian areas shall not contain a nylon mesh grid, which can impinge and entrap small animals. For the establishment of temporary groundcover within riparian areas, hydroseeding along with wood or cellulose based hydro mulch applied from a fertilizer-and limestone-free tank is allowable at the appropriate rate in conjunction with the erosion control measures. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and wood cellulose mulch into surface waters is prohibited. Riparian areas are defined as a distance 25 feet landward from top of stream bank. 7. Channel relocations shall be completed and stabilized, and approved on site by DWQ staff, prior to diverting water in 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 include establishment of a vegetated buffer on both sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent practicable. 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. 8. Unless otherwise approved in this certification,placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches,to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction,please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 9. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 10. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 11. The stream channel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum extent practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation responsible for maintaining stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to stream channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. 12. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the crossing, shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 13. 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. 14. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. '18. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. Mr.J. B. Setzer, P.E. September 1,2010 Page Four 19. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 20. 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. 21. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this certification. 22. 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. 23. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. 29. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or 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 the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty(60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty(60)days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made,this Certification shall be final and binding. -,. Setzer, P.E. amber 1,2010 age 5 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: Lori Beckwith,USACE,Asheville Field Office Mark Davis,Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Dave McHenry,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Asheville Regional Office 070487V.2(Setzer)NCSR 1521 Onion Mtn.Road Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality September 2, 2010 Memorandum: TO: John Hennessey Wetlands and Stormwater Branch Supervisor FROM: Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supe Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office PREPARED BY: Susan A. Wilson, P.E. Environmental Engineer SUBJECT: Enforcement Recommendation Gary Kent Property (Case No. OP-2010-005) Madison County,NC Enclosed is an enforcement recommendation package for the Kent Property (Gary Kent, Owner —Bison Partnership—an unregistered entity) in Madison County,NC. Susan A. Wilson of this Office conducted a site inspection on May 19, 2010 (along with Ed Williams of the Aquifer Protection Section). A Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement was issued on May 26, 2010. The Asheville Regional Office received no written response regarding the Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement. Ms. 'Wilson conducted a follow-up site visit on July 15, 2010 (Wayne Watkins, Division of Land Resources was also present). Mr. Kent was present on that day. More fill had been placed in the tributary in order to establish a corral area. Nothing has been restored or permitted as of the date of this memo. Mr. Kent gave no indication that he planned to get the culverts/fill permitted. Ms. Wilson told Mr. Kent she would have to proceed with an enforcement action. The impacts have resulted in the following violations: • Failure to Secure a 401 WQ Certification— 15A NCAC 02H .0500 • Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 02B .0211(2) DWQ has no record of past violations for Mr. Gary Kent. ..-.__.... Enforcement Costs: Susan A. Wilson 6.3 hours @ $35.00 $220.50 Mileage 160 miles @ $0.43 /mile $ 68.80 Central Office Review and Processing $100.00 Total $389.30 Chronology of Events: May 14 and 17, 2010 - Complaint calls received regarding Kent Property on Lee Ramsey Road (Madison County) May 19, 2010—Site Visit#1 - (Susan A. Wilson, SWPS and Ed Williams, APS) Photodocumentation of culvert impacts and unauthorized streambank stabilization No record of ACOE 404 permit(contacted ACOE after Site Visit#1) May 26, 2010 — NOV sent to property owner of record — Mr. Gary Kent. Response deadline date, June 15, 2010. May 28, 2010—Certified mail receipt received June 15, 2010 - no response to NOV received by DWQ. (Mr. Kent was e-mailed PCN and Ms. Wilson spoke of the NOV with Mr. Kent's attorney). June 21, 2010—complainant called back—said Mr. Kent doing more work(appeared to have put more culverts in and filled) July 15, 2010—Site Visit#2 (Susan A. Wilson and Wayne Watkins (DLR)) Photodocumentation of existing impacts and additional impacts. Conversation with Mr. Kent. Ms. Wilson asked him why he had not responded to NOV. Mr. Kent became volatile and belligerent—indicated that he did not plan to get impacts permitted (but maybe he would remove railroad ties and replace). Ms. Wilson said she had no choice but to move forward with an enforcement action if that was the case. SASWP\Madison\Complaints\Kent Property-Lee Ramsey Road\En£Memo.Kent.8 2010.doe Wetlands and Stormwater Branch —Attachment Checklist Streams —Wetlands — Buffers —401 WQC — NCGO10000 Enforcement Cases Regional Office d County_ e ? Case No. — Owner i Facility -r r Case Prepared by RO Supervisor KC Is DLR or Local Program doing a case? Attachments Needed for RO Case File R Check ( �l 1. Enforcement Recommendation Memo R s� 2. Findings&Decisions Document R 3. Photographs(in COLOR) R 4. Vicinity/Site Map with Photo Locations R 5. DWQ NOV(s)and R V/ 6. Any Response to DWQ NOV • y�j 7. Proof of Ownership/Permittee • j 8. Proof of Corporation • 9. USACE or CAMA Correspondences • ►�J 10. 401 WQC Approval or Buffer Authorization Letter, PCN A 11. Chain of Custody, Lab data ... B 12. E&SC Plan Approval Letter C 13. Financial Responsibility/Ownership Form for E&SC Plan C 14. DLR/Local Program Inspection Report and/or NOV D L15Any Response to DLR/Local Program NOV D t� KEY: R Required for all Violations • - If applicable, required for all Violations A -Required ONLY for 401 WQC or Buffer Authorization Condition Violations B Required ONLY for WQ Standards,Turbidity, DO, pH, etc Violations C -Required ONLY for NCGO10000 Construction Stormwater Violations D - If applicable, required ONLY for NCGO10000 Construction Stormwater Violations *If DLR/Local Program is doing a case, coordination will need to occur between DWQ and DLR. Attachments Needed Definitions Memo addressed to Wetlands and Stormwater Branch from the RO Supervisor and Staff that 1. Enforcement recommends enforcement. This memo also summarizes the history of the site including any Recommendation inspections, NOVs, Responses to NOVs, restoration,and current status. It also states whether the Memo assessed entity(ies)have any previous civil penalty assessments against them and calculates the enforcement costs. 2. Findings&' F noirtgs&Decisions Document inclu(ie�5�t`f 0 61i gs of Fact; (II)Conclusidt f Law and(III) Decisions Decision. aft umgnt,ys, g provided templates. Also, email to the N� Ot.coy,that they Document can make,ahy rr ss�ary cha e denr.dwg.npsacoCa-lists.ncmai1.net 4 Documents the scope of the impacts. Daft, d,any written description rd be included to 3. Photographs document when and where the photos were alien (It is recommended to copy the digital photos into (in COLOR) Word or Power Point to add dates and descriptions). When possible,take reference photos for comparison. Vicinity Map indicates the landscape position of the site. This map should also depict where the photos 4. Vicinity/Site Map were taken and the direction of the photos. This is used to support the assessment and imperative to with Photo staff unable to go to the site. (When the site is large,or has impacts at many different locations within Locations the site, it may be necessary to have multiple maps and/or sketches to properly depict both the general location cgf the site and the exact location of the pictures.) DWQ NOV illustrates and details the impacts and violations on the site. This document is essential to 5. DWQ NOV(s) document the violations observed in the Findings& Decisions document(use templates!) 6. Any Response to Any Response to the DWQ NOV will be considered in the case assessment process and must be DWQ NOV included in the packet. This may include written letters,emails, phone calls... This documentation is needed to confirm that the appropriate'person"is being assessed,the owner of the property. This can be a printout from Online Parcel or GIS info, or a copy of the most recent deed. 7. Proof of Ownership/ **Please note this may be different than the Financially Responsible Party indicated on an E&SC Plan Permittee submitted to DLR.** **Please also note that the 401 WQC may be issued to someone other than the owner and thus the permittee may not be the owner.** This confirms correct name of the Limited Liability Corporation(LLC), Company, Registered Agent, 8. Proof of Corporation address,etc. Refer to the Secretary of State website: http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/corporations/or appropriate State of Incorporation. 9. USACE or CAMA Has the USACE been to the site? Any USACE letters claiming jurisdictional waters, addressing Correspondences violations, Cease and Desist Letters,any other communication,etc. must be included in the packet. 401 or Buffer Approval Letter demonstrates that the person was covered under a 401 WQC or had 10. 401 or Buffer obtained Authorization for Buffer Impacts. The PCN/Application may also be needed for Approval Letter documentation. Chain of Custody, Lab Data,and a map w/sample locations depicted are very important. This 11. Chain of Custody, information is necessary when demonstrating Water Quality Standard Violations. Example:Turbidity, Lab data ... DO, pH, etc. 12. E&SC Plan Division of Land Resources(DLR)or Local Program Approval Letter demonstrates that the person was Approval Letter covered under an NPDES Permit NCG010000, This is a DLR document and can be found in the DLR project file. The permittee for the NCG010000 13. Financial permit is "The person who signed as the financially responsible party on the Erosion and Responsibility/ Sedimentation Control Plan. In most cases,this will be the same as the owner, but not always. Ownership Form for **Please be advised that a NCG010000 permit is only issued for projects greater than 1 acre, however E&SC Plan some local programs require an E&SC Plan for projects less than 1 acre. Total disturbed area can be confirmed on this form as well.** Copies of these inspection reports help confirm that land disturbance has commenced,thereby 14. DLR/Local Program confirming that the NPDES NCG010000 is in effect. Violations indicated on the inspection forms help Inspection Report confirm violations of the NPDES Permit NCG010000. NOVs confirm violations of the NPDES Permit and/or NOV NCG010000 and confirm encounters with DENR staff. 15. Any Response to Any Response to the DLR/Local Program NOV will be considered in the case assessment process and �= DLR/Local Program must be included in the packet. NOV STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF - ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL COUNTY OF Madison RESOURCES IN THE MATTER OF ) CASE NO. OP-2010-0005 Gary Kent ) FINDINGS AND DECISION AND ASSESSMENT OF FOR VIOLATIONS OF ) CIVIL PENALTIES 15A NCAC 02B .0211(2) and 15A NCAC 2H .0500 ) Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statues (hereby known as G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, John Hennessy, of the Division of Water Quality (hereby known as DWQ), make the following: I. FINDING OF FACT A. Gary Kent/Bison Partnership is the owner of record of PIN No. 9717087724, located on Lee Ramsey Road in Madison County,North Carolina. Bison Partnership is not a registered entity in the State of North Carolina. B. On May 19, 2010, Division of Water Quality(DWQ) staff observed that multiple culverts totaling approximately 160 linear feet(non-contiguous) and approximately 72 linear feet of streambank stabilization and fill had occurred in West Branch, a Class C stream in the French Broad River Basin. C. Title 15A NCAC 2B .0211(2)requires that "The waters shall be suitable for aquatic life propagation and maintenance of biological integrity,wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture; sources of water pollution which preclude any of these uses on either a short term or long term basis shall be considered to be violating a water quality standard." D. A review of DWQ files confirmed that no 401 Water Quality Certification or Individual Permit or Certificate of Coverage to operate under a General Permit has been issued for the impacts that have occurred on the tract. E. Title 15A NCAC 2H .0501 requires certifications pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act whenever construction or operation of facilities will result in a discharge into jurisdictional waters, including wetlands, as described in 33 CFR Part 323. Gary Kent` Madison County ` Page 2 of 4 F. Title 15A NCAC 2H .0502 states any person desiring issuance of the State certification or coverage under a general certification required by Section 401 of Federal Water Pollution Control Act shall file with the Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. G. On May 26, 2010, DWQ Asheville Regional Office issued a Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement(hereby known as NOV). DWQ records indicate that the NOV was received on May 28, 2010. DWQ has not received a written response to the NOV and the violations have not been resolved. A subsequent site visit conducted July 11, 2010 indicated that the violations were still in place and additional culverts/fill had been added to construct a corral. H. The impacts occurred to West Branch, Class C waters within the French Broad River Basin. I. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled$399.30. Based upon the above Finding of Fact, I make the following: lI. CONCLUSION OF LAW A. Mr. Gary Kent is a"person"within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212 (4). B. West Branch, located at the site, constitutes waters of the State within the meaning of G.S. 143-212 (6). C. Mr. Gary Kent violated Title 15A NCAC 2B .0211(2) by impacts of approximately 160 linear feet of culverts (3) and approximately 72 linear feet of streambank stabilization and backfill in West Branch. D. Mr. Gary Kent violated Title 15A NCAC 2H .0500 by installing culverts and streambank stabilization/fill in waters without first applying for and securing a 401 Water Quality Certification. E. Mr. Gary Kent may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6A(a)(1), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)per violation per day may be assessed against a person who violates any classification, standard, limitation, or management practice established pursuant to G.S. 143-214.1, 143-214.2, or 143-215. F. Mr. Gary Kent may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)per violation per day may be assessed against a person Gary Kent Madison County Page 3 of 4 who is required but fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by G.S. 143- 215.1 -or who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or -- requirements of such permit or any other permit or certification issued pursuant to authority conferred by this Part. G. Mr. Gary Kent may be assessed civil penalties pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(6) which provides that a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person who violates a rule of the Commission implementing this Part, Part 2A of this Article, or G.S. 143- 355(k). H. The State's enforcement cost in this matter may be assessed against Mr. Kent pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3 (a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1 (b)(8). I. John Hennessy of the DWQ, pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION Accordingly, Mr. Kent is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: $ for violations of Title 15A NCAC 2B .0211 (2) by impacts to approximately 160 linear feet of West Branch(3 culverts) and 72 linear feet of unauthorized streambank stabilization $ for one (1) violation of Title 15A NCAC 2H .0500 from the placement of earthen fill and culvert installation in waters without first applying for and securing a 401 Water Quality Certification $ TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A $ 389.30 Enforcement Cost $ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of penalty, I considered the factors set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are: Gary Kent' Madison County Page 4 of 4 (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 violations; (2) The duration and gravity of the violations; (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 violations were 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 Date John E. 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Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 2, 2010 Mr. R. Belvin Hall Buncombe County Schools 175 Bingham Road Asheville, North Carolina 28806 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LM-0024 Permit No. NCO073814 North Buncombe Elementary School WWTP Buncombe County Dear Mr. Hall: A review of North Buncombe Elementary School's WWTP monitoring report for May 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 05/25/10 400#/100ml 820#/100ml Daily Maximum Broth,44.5C Exceeded Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 05/01/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor Concentration Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 05/15/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor Concentration Nitrogen, Ammonia Total (as N) - 05/29/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor Concentration Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the Fecal Coliform violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted; however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. If the above Ammonia Nitrogen parameter(for failure to monitor)was left off inadvertently,please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files RPB Systems/ORC S:1SWP BuncorribetWastewatertMinorsiNortti Bunc Elem act?73314MV-2010-1-M-0024.doc NOne orthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www,newatercivality.ora FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 2, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7515 1666 Mr. Joseph M. Moore, II, City Manager City of Brevard 95 W. Main Street Brevard, North Carolina 28712 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION / NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENFORCE NOV-2010-DV-0319 NOV-2010-DV-0320 NOV-2010-DV-0321 Permit No. WQCS00084 City of Brevard Brevard Collection System Transylvania County Dear Mr. Moore: - A review has been conducted of the Brevard Collection System's self reported Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO's) 5-Day Reports submitted by the City of Brevard. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the requirements found in Collection System Permit WQCS00084 and/or G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1). The violations that occurred are summarized below. Area Violation Date Description Violation Type CSO/SSO (Sewer Overflow) 08/15/2010 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge NOV-2010-DV-0319 26,203 Gallons Without Valid Incident# 201002315 Permit CSO/SSO (Sewer Overflow) 08/21/2010 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge NOV-2010-DV-0320 52,516 Gallons Without Valid Incident# 201002368 Permit CSO/SSO (Sewer Overflow) 08/14/2010 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Discharge NOV-2010-DV-0321 35,932 Gallons Without Valid Incident# 201002387 Permit Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-29645001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ;Vaht&11� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer 1V111- Mr. Joseph M. Moore September 2, 2010 Page 2 Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality is considering pursuing enforcement action for these violations. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. Please submit in writing within ten (10) business days of receipt of this letter a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding these SSOs and what actions are being taken to address the causes of these SSOs. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Asheville Regional Staff or Janet Cantwell at 828-296- 4500. If you have any questions regarding this policy please contact your Asheville Regional Staff or Janet Cantwell at 828-296-4600. Sincerely, A;�V e. zez" Roger C. Edwards, Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Division of Water Quality Asheville Region Cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files PERCS Unit Public Information Officer David Lutz/Brevard Public Services Director l'}'_lrau;:�-lau„tC'r,,lle<lu;nSystu,f3r :..uGi( ullectionSvswtW,No A4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 2, 2010 Mr. Richard Canipe Town of Spruce Pine P.O. Box 189 Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LV-0319 Permit No. NCO021423 Spruce Pine WWTP Mitchell County Dear Mr. Canipe: A review of Spruce Pine WWTP's monitoring report for April 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Cadmium (as Cd) 04/14/2010 2 ug/I > 3 ug/I Daily Maximum Exceeded It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. Use of "greater than"values. Such values are only expected(and then only infrequently)in the reporting of Fecal Coliform and BOD, not in the reporting for the parameter Cadmium. Please contact Gary Francies of the DWQ Laboratory Certification Branch at 828-296-4677 for proper laboratory reporting procedures for the parameter Cadmium. DMRs for the Town of Spruce Pine do not have the minimum required 10 days between sampling of Cadmium. Part Il,Section A.of your NPDES permit states 2/Month: Samples are collected twice per month with at least ten calendar days between sampling events. Please begin using the required protocol on future DMRs. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Gary Francies/DWQ Lab Certification Unit Darrell Graham/ORC S.iSWPlMiichell\,Wastewater\Munici„al?sprtace Fins;WWTP 2142:.,NOV-2 10-I..ti-O�`19.(ic)c NorthCarolina JUatura!!r� 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 !fC&DENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 2, 2010 Mr. Mitchell Powell Powell Industries P.O. Box 65 Waynesville, NC 28786 SUBJECT: Response to Notice of Violation (NOV-2010-PC-0663) Powell Industries/Powell Wholesale Permit No: NCG210097 Haywood County Dear Mr. Powell: This letter is to clarify some points with regard to the response to the NOV, submitted on your behalf by Mr. McKay in the letter dated July 26, 2010. The Division is pleased that Powell Industries has updated various aspects of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. To reiterate what is required in the NCG210097 stormwater permit, analytical monitoring must be conducted for all stormwater outfalls semi-annually as specified in Part II, Section B (pH, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and total rainfall). The analytical monitoring dated June 15, 2010 did not include COD as required. Please ensure that COD monitoring is conducted with the next analytical sampling event: Since this was not done previously, the Division requires that analytical monitoring be conducted as soon as feasible. Duplicate signed DMRs (summarizing the analytical monitoring, reference Part III.E.2 of the permit) must be submitted to: Central Files/DWQ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 A copy of all DMRs should also be submitted to the Asheville Regional Office (see the address listed at the bottom of this page). A copy of the DMR form for analytical monitoring is attached with this letter(please make copies for your future use). A copy of the Qualitative Monitoring form and guidance is also attached to this letter for your future use(qualitative monitoring is also required semi-annually). Location:2090 US.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-29645001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1tTOne Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NOrthCarohna An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer Agw `dr`k Mr. Powell September 2,2010 Page 2 of 2 The Asheville Regional Office also requests a copy of the updated site plan with designated monitoring points to have on file for reference. You may wish to refer to the following link if you need additional information for the stormwater general permit for Timber Products (NCG210000), or if you need additional blank documents: htlp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/sLi npdessw Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please contact Susan A. Wilson, P.E. at(828) 296- 4665 or Susan.A.Wilson@ncdenr.gov, if you have any questions. Sincerely, J�;V4 e. � Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office cc: Mr. McKay, P.E., P.O. 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The inspector should use best professional judgment when characterizing the quality of Stormwater discharge. Also, the pictures included here do not necessarily show stormwater discharges but serve to illustrate the characteristics described. Clarity (1 is clear,and 5 is very opaque or cloudy) fi P , 1 3 5 Floating Solids s(1 i no solids, ds,and 5 is the surface covered with floatingsolids or significant gn cant trash/debris) 1 3 5 Page 1 of 10 SWU-242A-061808 Suspended Solids (1 is no solids,and 5 is extremely muddy or clouded with other particles) w� 1 3 5 Tannic Water Water naturally high in tannins in the eastern part of North Carolina may still have low amounts of suspended solids and high clarity but not appear"clear"because of coloration. The examples below will help rate discharges that must be observed in tannic waters. Clear tannic water may look like tea or coffee,but waters that look more"milky" or like "chocolate milk"have less clarity and higher suspended solids. Suspended Solids/Clarity in waterbodies naturally high in tannins J• _ ,t%h Yam' S£:.a� l ..,. l II ` s F' i 1 / 1 3 / 3 5 / 5 Page 2 of 10 SWU-242A-061808 Example 1 IN 1. Outfall Description: Example 1 of 4 Outfall No. 001 Structure(pipe,ditch,etc.) Pipe Receiving Stream: Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area: 2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors(red,brown,blue,etc.)and tint (light,medium,dark)as descriptors: light brown 3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have(i.e.,smells strongly of oil,weak chlorine odor,etc.): none 4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge,where 1 is clear and 5 is very cloudy: 1 2 3 4 5 5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids: 1 2 3 O 5 6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy: 1 2 4 5 Page 3 of 10 SWU-242A-061808 Example 1 of 4,cont. Possibly small amount of 7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No foam near pipe outlet. 8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No 9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? S No Deposition of sand to the right of pipe outlet. 10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution: List and describe N!A Page 4 of 10 SWU-242A-061808 Example 2 1. Outfall Description: Example 2 of 4 Outfall No. 001 Structure(pipe,ditch,etc.) Ditch Receiving Stream: Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area: 2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors(red,brown,blue,etc.)and tint (light,medium,dark)as descriptors: medium oray-green 3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have(i.e.,smells strongly of oil,weak chlorine odor,etc.): none 4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge,where 1 is clear and 5 is very cloudy: 1 O 3 4 5 Note in lower right corner of picture,leaf shadow is visible on the bottom of outlet. Clarity decreases beyond outlet. 5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids: 1 O 3 4 5 Floating solids observed here are mostly tree debris that fell in after discharge. 6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy: Solids have.settled out near outfall and are 1 O 3 4 5 more"dissolved"out in the water near the top of the picture(where water appears more gray). At the outlet,there are not any swirls,clouds,or suspended particles. Page 5 of 10 SWU-242A-061808 Example 2 of 4,cont. 7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No 8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No 9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No 10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution: List and describe Some displacement of gravel and sediment observed at the outfall. Also,lots of solids that have settled The water becomes more turbid/cloudy beyond the outfall(i.e.,clarity decreases). Evidence of excessive solids being carried into receiving water. This example illustrates how additional information in number 10. can be important to characterizing stormwater discharge impacts. Page 6 of 10 SWU-242A-061808 Example 3 1. Outfall Description: Example 3 of 4 Outfall No. 001 Structure(pipe,ditch,etc.) Pipe Receiving Stream: Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area: 2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors(red,brown,blue,etc.)and tint (light,medium,dark)as descriptors: medium brown/tan 3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have(i.e.,smells strongly of oil,weak chlorine odor,etc.): oily smell 4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge,where 1 is clear and 5 is very cloudy: 1 2 3 O 5 5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids: 1 2 3 O 5 Rating based on amount of scum/ail covering surface,not tree debris. 6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy: 1 2 3 4 5 Page 7 of 10 SWU-242A-061808 Example 3 of 4,cont. 7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No 8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwaterdischarge? S No 9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No 10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution: List and describe Oil and scummy substance floating on top. Dead duck found. Page 8 of 10 SWU-242A-061808 Example 4 v "bx w£ r� "3^w 1. Outfall Description: Example 4 of 4 Outfall No. 001 Structure(pipe,ditch,etc.) Pipe Receiving Stream: Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area: 2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors(red,brown,blue,etc.)and tint (light,medium,dark)as descriptors: clear 3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have(i.e.,smells strongly of oil,weak chlorine odor,etc.): none 4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge,where 1 is clear and 5 is very cloudy: O 2 3 4 5 5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids: O 2 3 4 5 6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge,where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy: O 2 3 4 5 Page 9 of 10 SWU-242A-061808 Example 4 of 4,cont. 7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No 8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No 9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No 10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution: List and describe N/A Page 10 of 10 SWU-242A-061808 CIA NffiENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 7, 2010 Rob Evans NC Plant Conservation Program 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699 Subject: Request for More Information 401 Water Quality Certification Ochlawaha Bog Restoration DWQ Project# 10-0599 Henderson County Response deadline: October 11,2010 Dear Mr. Evans: The 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. A properly completed Agent Authorization Form Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below prior to October 11, 2010. Four copies of the required information should be provided to the 401 Permitting Unit at: Ian McMillan 401 Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1650 and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at: Chuck Cranford Surface Water Protection Section 2090 US HWY 70 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-29645001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One Internet:www.ncwaterqualfty.org NorthCarolina An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action EmployerI' �" ''++� Rob Evans September 7,2010 Page 2 of 2 If we do not hear from you by the deadline,we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project 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 Chuck Cranford 828-296-4664, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards,Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office David McHenry-North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Ian McMillan- 401 Permitting Unit ARO File copy S:\SWP\Henderson\401s\Non-DOT\Ochlawaba Bog\ADDINF0.9-3-10.doc AreiA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 7,2010 Gregory Taveras IMERYS Ceramics 8342 South 226 Bypass Post Office Box 309 Spruce Pine,North Carolina 28777 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-SS-0047 Stream Standard Violation-Turbidity Mitchell County Dear Mr. Taveras: On April 13,2010, staff of Imerys contacted the Division of Water Quality to report an incidental discharge of approximately 1,000 gallons of stormwater from an erosion control facility on-site. Division of Water Quality ambient monitoring staff were in the area at the time and documented the following turbidities: = Downstream(Penland Bridge) 14:10 140 ntu Downstream(Penland Bridge) 14:20 140 ntu Upstream(of KT Feldspar Facility) 14:55 3.8 ntu These results show a violation of downstream water quality standards(turbidity) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)k which states that the turbidity in the receiving water shall not exceed 10 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) in streams, lakes or reservoirs designated as trout waters. Thank you for your attention to this matter. 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 Asheville Regional Office cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy SASWPNitchell\Stormwater\NCG02 Mining\ImerysCeramics\NOV2010SS0047.turbidity.09,07.2010.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOrthCarolina Phone:: www.ncwaterqualiV.org e1 FAX:828-299 70431 Customer Service;1-877 623-6748 ����N��/� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer RCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 7, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7515 1680 Mr. Tellis E. Benfield and Mrs. Louise H. Benfield 3115 Bedford Avenue Morganton,North Carolina 28655 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Benfield Property NOV-2010-SS-0046 Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In-stream sediment) Removal of Best Usage Burke County Response deadline: September 28, 2010 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Benfield: On August 30, 2010, Kevin Barnett from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) conducted a site inspection for the Benfield Property along Connelly Road in Burke County. Stream standards violations were noted during the inspection and file review. Channel excavation and stream dewatering impacts to an un-named tributary to Silver Creek(Class C waters) were documented constituting stream standard violations. During the site inspection, it was determines that in excess of 100 linear feet of channel had been excavated, that an in-line impoundment had been created, and that the overflow from the impoundment was being routed over to a parallel channel, leaving the primary channel in a dewatered state. VIOLATIONS I. Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In-stream sediment) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f- Greater than 100 feet of an un-named tributary to Silver Creek (Class C water) was impacted by channel excavation below the natural stream bed, throughout the stream reach, 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 2877$ NorthCarolina Phone:: www.ncwaterquality.org FAX:828-299 70431 Customer Service:1-877 623 674$ �aturatl� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Benfield Property September 7,2010 Page 2 of 3 II. Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2)—Greater than 100 feet of an un- named tributary of Silver Creek(Class C waters) was impacted by dewatering,representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2). REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing by close of business, September 28, 2010. 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. 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. r-, C. Please submit a Plan for the restoration of the waters on-site (Restoration Plan)to this office for review and approval. The Restoration Plan must address return of flow to the currenly bypassed un-named tributart to Silver Creek. 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 impacted jurisdictional waters will be restored. • A proposed schedule with dates that indicate when you expect to begin and complete the required work. • A diagram of the stream channel, referenced with photo documentation of impacts. d. Once the Restoration Plan has been implemented and is complete, a final report documenting restoration of the stream should be submitted to Kevin Barnett. Ay ,2010 5 II. Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2) a. Please explain why these impacts occurred without prior authorization. b. 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. 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 Asheville Regional Office cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy Division of Land Resources Burke County Planning S:\S WP\Burke\Complaints\BenfieldPropertyW OV2010SS0046.Benfield.09-07-2010.doc J_ ���" \,_. __ __ _ _ i Air, 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 September 7, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7515 1673 Mr. Samuel James Avery Habitat for Humanity of Burke County, Inc. 115 Riverside Court Morganton,North Carolina 28655 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Habitat For Humanity Project at Benfield Ave. NOV-2010-SS-0045 Stream Standard Violation- Other Waste (In-stream sediment) Burke County Response deadline: September 28, 2010 Dear Mr. Avery: On August 30, 2010, Kevin Barnett from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality(DWQ)conducted a site inspection for the Habitat for Humanity project located at the end of Benfield Ave. in Burke County. Stream standards violations were noted during the inspection and file review. Sediment impacts to an un-named tributary to Silver Creek (Class C waters) were documented constituting a stream standard violation. Sediments exceeding six inches in depth were measured in the un-named tributary to Silver Creek in excess of 200 linear feet of channel VIOLATIONS I. Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In-stream sediment) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f- Greater than 200 linear feet of an and un-named tributary to Silver Creek(Class C waters) was impacted by sediment deposition greater than 6 inches throughout the stream reach, 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 NorthCarolina Phone:: www.8-45001 FAX: .or 299-70431 Customer Service:1-877 623 6748 �� �N���� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Habitat for Humanity of Burke County,Inc. September 7,2010 Page 2 of 3 REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing by close of business, September 28, 2010. 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. 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 the un-named tributary to Silver Creek. 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. d. Once the Restoration Plan has been implemented and is complete, a final report documenting restoration of the stream including photographic documentation should be submitted to Kevin Barnett. ,inanity of Burke County,Inc. 2010 3 Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above-mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Kevin Barnett at(828) 296-4657. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy Division of Land Resources Burke County Planning S:\S WP\Burke\Complaints\HabitatforHumaity.BenfieldAve\NOV2010ss0045.HabitatforHumanity.09-07-201 Moe F;: /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 September 7, 2010 Joel Harris 2587 Sunny Point Road Murphy,North Carolina 28906 Subject: Resolution to Non-Compliance Harris Property Cherokee County Dear Mr. Harris: On September 1, 2010, Kevin Barnett of the Division of Water Quality, along with Mr. David McHenry of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, inspected your property located along Sunny Point Drive west of Murphy,to determine compliance with the previous inspection and corrective action request of Ms. Linda Wiggs. At the time of inspection, the excavated channel had no significant accumulations of sediment and riparian wetland vegetation had begun to re-establish. At this time, this office has determined that your site is in compliance with Water Quality regulations. You are encouraged to contact this office prior to any future land developing activities that contain waters to address possible issues up front. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Linda Wiggs at 828-296- 4653 or Kevin Barnett at 828-296-4657. Best regards, Roger . Edwards, Supervisor Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Quality - Surface Water Protection William Sabine, 30 Pinewood Drive, Murphy,North Carolina 28906 S:\SWP\Cherokee\Complaints\Joel Harris Property\LTR.Joel Harr isProperty.09-07-2010.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOrthCaro ina Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-62�-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterqual4.org Natura!!rf An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer A �r►Ja NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 3everly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 8, 2010 Mr. Tom Hartye, P.E., General Manager MSD of Buncombe County 2028 Riverside Drive Asheville,NC 28804 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval PRP 64001 —Old Home Sewer DWQ Project# 10-0631 Buncombe County FRB02/UT Beaverdam/ 6-82/C Dear Mr. Hartye: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. .pproval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 40 feet of stream for the purpose of sewer rehabilitation 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 3819, 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 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 40 (feet) Plan Sheets 1-5 PRP 64001 and PCN Application Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296.45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1�TO.ne Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org N&thCarohna An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Nahmally Mr.Hartye September 8,2010 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. The Division reminds MSD that work should be conducted "in the dry", as specified in Condition 6 of Water Quality Certification No. 3819, attached with this approval. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Susan A. Wilson in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHS/saw Enc: GC3819 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit-Central Office Mike Stamey, P.E., MSD Buncombe County, 2028 Riverside Dr., Asheville,NC 28804 File Copy S:\SWP\Buncombe\401s\Non-DOT\MSD Weaverville Hwy Utility line\APRVL.PRP64001 Old Home Sewer.09 2010.doc FA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 8, 2010 Ms. Vickie Turbyfill Avery Development Corporation P.O. Box 326 Newland, North Carolina 28657 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LM-0026 Permit No. NCO033685 Mountain Glen Golf Club WWTP Dear Ms. Turbyfill Avery County A review of Mountain Glen Golf Club's WWTP monitoring report for May 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type pH 05/03/2010 9 su 10 su Daily Maximum Exceeded Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency pH Week ending 05/15/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor pH Week ending 05/22/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor pH Week ending 05/29/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked"Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. Additionally,if the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4600. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor cc: DWQ Asheville Files Surface Water Protection Section - DWQ Central Files Water Quality Lab & Operations/ORC S:\F3VVPtAverytwastowater\Minors\Mountairi Glen Golf Club 336811 NOV 2010-LM-0025 doc N'AhCarolina ,Natura!!r� North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterauality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 .....---_.... . m NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 8, 2010 Mr. Lee H. Clippard, Mayor City of Saluda P.O. Box 248 Saluda, North Carolina 28773-0248 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 0-MV-01 19 Permit No. NCO028975 Saluda WWTP Dear Mayor Clippard: Polk County A review of Saluda WWTP's monitoring report for April 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Temperature Week ending 04/03/2010 5 X/Week Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental S:1SWP\PolklWastewater\Municipal\Saluda WWTP 28975%NOV-2010-MV-0119.doc NorthCarolina Nawrallrk 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 / . J j J/i ;� AI *'► iriCDENR 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 September 8, 2010 Mr. Aubrey L Deaver A&D Water Service, Inc. PO Box 1407 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768-1407 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-PC-1009 Compliance Sampling Inspection Sapphire Lakes Plant WWTP #1 Permit No. NCO059421 Transylvania County Dear Mr. Deaver: Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on August 24, 2010. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO059421 for the following: - Review of the self-monitoring reports revealed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Fecal Coliform August 24, 2010 400 col/100 ml >2000 col/100 ml Daily Maximum Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observations and comments. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4662. Sincerely, Ro er C.9 Edwards Regional Supervisor 9 p Attachment Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ ARO, w/attachment WQ Central Files w/attachment S:\SWP\Transylvania\Wastewater\Minors\Sapphire Lakes WWTP#1 59421\NOV-2010-PC-1009 CE1.8-24-10.doc 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 ;VaAmgllf Internet:www.ncwaterouality.org United States Environmental Protection Agency /� Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved. EPA 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 NCO059421 111 121 10/08/24 117 181 SI 19I SI 20�II Remarks 21111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------Reserved----------------- 671 1.0 169 70I 3 I 71 I I 72 INI 73I I 174 75I I I I I I I 180 Section B: Facility Data �I 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) Sapphire Lakes Plant WWTP #1 11:30 AM 10/08/24 07/11/01 1600 US Hwy 64 w Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Sapphire NC 28774 12:45 PM 10/08/24 12/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Gary Dennis Norton/ORC/828-891-7779/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Aubrey L Deaver,PO Box 1407 Pisgah Forest NC Contacted 287681407//828-884-9772/8288848632 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/ J Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date a Q EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. 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The permit expires on 8-31-2012. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA: The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows: Settleable Solids = 300 ml/I = 30% FLOW MEASUREMENT: The effluent flow meter was last calibrated on December 2009. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: Mr. Aubrey Deaver and Mr. Mike Walker assisted in the inspection. Effluent samples were taken during the inspection. The following lab results were reported. BOD = 5.2 mg/I TSS = 23 mg/I Fecal coliform = > 2000 colonies/ 100 ml --- The chlorine tablets had swollen in the dispenser and were not in contact with the wastewater flowing through the unit. Mr. Deaver shook the tablets down so that contact was made with the wastewater. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on 2-15-2010. 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Morse Town of Valdese PO Box 339 Valdese NC 28690 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Lake Rhodiss WWTP Permit No: NCO041696 Burke County Dear Mr. Morse: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on July 22, 2010. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. The facility appeared to be in Compliance with permit NC0041696. 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 nzel Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Greg A Padgett, ORC Central Files Asheville 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 o hCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterauality.orq atj�j'q�� S:\SWP\Burke\Wastewater\Municip" alWaldese WWTP 41696\41696 CEI 2010.doc United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved. OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 INI 2 IsI 31 N00041696 ( 11 12[ 10/07/22 117 18ICI 191SI 20IU �-J Remarks 211111 I III II II I I II I1111111 1111 1111 1111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67 69 70U 711 I 721 NI 73I I '74 751 I I I I I I 180 u Section B: Facility Data �__�__I 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) Lake Rhodiss WWTP 09:30 AM 10/07/22 06/12/01 2100 Lake Rhodhiss Dr Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Valdese NC 28690 11:00 AM 10/07/22 10/02/28 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Greg A Padgett/ORC/828-879-2131/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Jeffery V Morse,PO Box 339 Valdese NC 28690//828-879-2120/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit N Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance 0 Self-Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal 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 Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ 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 1 3� NCO041696 I11 121 10/07/22 117 18UC Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) The plant appears to be operating well. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection. Page# 2 Permit: N00041696 Owner-Facility: Lake Rhodiss WWTP Inspection Date: 07/22/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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 ■ ❑ Cl ❑ Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Is the facility as described in the permit? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 0 ❑ ❑ Cl Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Bar Screens Yes No NA NE Type of bar screen a.Manual ❑ b.Mechanical Are the bars adequately screening debris? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the screen free of excessive debris? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is disposal of screening in compliance? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the unit in good condition? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The unit was in operation at the time of inspection. Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ❑ ❑ N ❑ Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are weirs level? N ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of weir blockage? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is scum removal adequate? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ❑ ❑ f1 Is the drive unit operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ' Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCO041696 Owner-Facility: Lake Rhodiss WWTP Inspection Date: 07/22/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Primary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%a of the sidewall depth) Q ❑ Q m Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Ext.Air Mode of operation Surface Type of aeration system Is the basin free of dead spots? 0 ❑ ❑ Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ Q Are the diffusers operational? Q E 0 11 Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process. ❑ Q Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? N Q ❑ 0 Is the DO level acceptable? ❑ 0 Q Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) Q Comment: Yes No NA NE Secondary Clarifier Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0 n ❑ Q Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 Q Q Are weirs level? 0 Q Q Q Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 n Q Q Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? O Q Is scum removal adequate? ❑ ❑ 0 Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? 0 Q n Is the drive unit operational? ❑ 0 Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? n ❑ 0 Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? 0 ❑ 0 Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%of the sidewall depth) ❑ 0 ❑ N Comment: The clarifers were producing clear water at the time of inspection. Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE Are cylinders secured adequately? O 0 Are cylinders protected from direct sunlight? 0 Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant? 0 013 Page# 4 Permit: NCO041696 Owner-Facility: Lake Rhodiss WWTP Inspection Date: 07/22/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Gas Yes No NA NE Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ 0 ❑ [I Does the Stationary Source have more than 2500 Ibs of Chlorine(CAS No.7782-50-5)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ If yes,then is there a Risk Management Plan on site? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 If yes,then what is the EPA twelve digit ID Number?(1000- - ) 0000 4719 If yes,then when was the RMP last updated? Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? Gas Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ Number of tubes in use? Comment: Effluent Sampling Yes No NA NE Is composite sampling flow proportional? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 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)? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE #Is flow meter used for reporting? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Is flow meter calibrated annually? ■ ❑ 110 Is the flow meter operational? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 5 Permit: NC0041696 Owner-Facility: Lake Rhodiss VWUTP Inspection Date: 07/22/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE (If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 0 Q 0 0 Comment: Yes No NA NE Effluent Pipe Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? Q 0 M Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? M If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ 0 0 0 Comment: The outfall is diffused at the bottom of Lake Rhodhiss. Page# 6 FRYA ifCLDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 8, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7515 1697 Mr. Chris Braund, Town Manager Town of Lake Lure P.O. Box 255 Lake Lure, North Carolina 28746-0255 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit NCO025381 Town of Lake Lure Lake Lure WWTP Case No. LV-2010-0303 Rutherford County Dear Mr. Braund: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$817.00 ($750.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against the Town of Lake Lure. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by the Town of Lake Lure for the month of April 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0025381. The violations which occurred in April 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that the Town of Lake Lure violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO025381 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, l, Roger C. Edwards, Division of Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against the Town of Lake Lure: NorthCarolina �aturallr� SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwateraualitv.orq A� 0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $.00 NCO025381, 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. $75-0.00 NCO025381, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N- Conc. $750.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $817.00 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 ,earing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved,the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax)or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) -provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7)business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson,General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section '- Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/ attachments DWQ Central Files w/ attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments James & James Environmental/ ORC w/attachments 5a,5t\1'':Ptd}zc#�ItiAk I I Ac fur.I'M I P 53,8 V.IN 20W-0.0 �1,1(: JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2010-0303 County: Rutherford Assessed Party: The Town of Lake Lure Permit No.: NC0025381 Amount Assessed: $817.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or aresult of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS THE TOWN OF LAKE LURE ) PERMIT NO. NCO025381 ) FILE NO. LV-2010-0303 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $817.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 8, 2010, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE a ac� L) I-- u'S w Z m a) O 0 < O T T > t L_ C C Q Z O W W f- o a. >M m O Cl) ed a L w F-w Q M w u') J_3 U j L cN no J Q U V E O ~ r? p m t r 3 w OD — — Z ~4 E E zw O U m 0 m 4 Q o h J C Z Z Gl N w �e x a) a) m > W 3 3 _ —j x X X U O a m m Q = m z O oLU 0 Q O D QQ m M ~ Z oa o 0 W fn > Q U a w w O C w U o CO Y Z Fu- ca J Z O J a > > V LL O V w w J J Fa 0 0 D O co C7 m No 0 _ 0d N N V O zw v v Z a F- O � �+ Q o o a z to n J a 6% 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 September 9, 2010 Mr. Garland Norton, Mayor Town of Old Fort P.O .Box 520 Old Fort, North Carolina 28762-0520 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LM-0026 Permit No. NCO021229 Old Fort WWTP McDowell County Dear Mayor Norton: A review of Old Fort WWTP's monitoring report for April 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Solids, Total Suspended - 04/17/2010 45 mg/1 51.48 mg/I Weekly Concentration Average Exceeded Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Copper 04/30/2010 2 X/ Month Failure to Monitor Zinc 04/30/2010 2 X/ Month Failure to Monitor 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 Total Suspended Solids violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell If the above parameters of Copper and Zinc were left off inadvertently,please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. NoAhCarolina Natara!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwateroualitv.or4 FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 Mr. Garland Norton September 9, 2010 Page 2 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. Technical assistance is available through the Asheville Regional Office. You may call Don Price at 828- 296-4500. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 828/296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files KACE Environmental/ ORC S:iSWF'\McDowell\Wastew,iter',,,MLinicipail(.)Id Fort.WW T P 21229\NOV-2010-LM-0026.doc AM� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 9,2010 Herve Cody PO Box 218 Robbinsville,NC 28771 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement NOV-2009-SS-0012 Incident Closure Graham County Dear Mr. Cody: Thank you for meeting with me the other day on your property to inspect Long Creek. The conditions observed at the site indicate that subject Notice of Violation has been satisfactorily resolved. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If I can be of any assistance regarding water quality issues in the future do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Chuck Cr ord Environmental Specialist` Surface Water Protection Section cc: ARO File Copy S:\SWP\Graham\Complaints\Cody\CLO.9-9-IO.doe i SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarohna Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1/.�^�������� Internet: www.ncwaterqua[iV.org v,/ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer fib NCD�NR 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, 2010 Mr. Chris Braund Town of Lake Lure PO Box 255 Lake Lure NC 28746-0255 SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection Lake Lure WWTP Permit No: NCO025381 Rutherford County Dear Mr. Braund: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection form from the inspection conducted on July 15, 2010. The Compliance Sampling Inspection was conducted by Jeff Menzel of the Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit NC0025381. 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 M nze Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Harry Dewain James, ORC Central Files Asheville 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 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org ��Itllt'Rllt,' S:\SWP\Rutherford\Wastewater\MGnicipal\Lake Lure WWTP 25381\25381 CSI 07 15 20101.doc `� _\ `��� `-�J ___.._.. United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington,D.C.20460 Form Approved. OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 (NI 2 Ls 31 N00025381 111 121 10/07/15 117 18I SI 19I sI 20LJ 2111111111111111111111IIII1 Remarks 11111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ---------------------------Reserved---------------------- 67 69 7011 71 U 72I NI 73' ) 174 75L 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) Lake Lure WWTP 10:00 AM 10/07/15 09/08/01 PO Box 255 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Lake Lure NC 287460255 01:00 PM 10/07/15 13/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)Ritles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Harry Dewain James/ORC/828-697-0063/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Chris Braund,PO Box 255 Lake Lure NC Contacted 287460255//828-625-9983/8286258371 No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Operations&Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review 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 Inspeectorr(((ssy Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Jeff Menzel ARO WQ//828-296-4500/ / 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. 1 $I NCO025381 �11 12I 10/07/15 I17 18IS' Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) This was a sampling inspection; samples were split with the operator. The results for the effluent samples are as follows; Effluent data Fecal Coliform = 350/100ml The permitted weekly average is 400/100ml BOD = 33 mg/L The permitted weekly average is 45/100ml, there is no daily maximum. TSS = 55 mg/L The permitted weekly average is 45/100ml there is no daily maximum. NH3 = 10 mg/L The permitted weekly average is 12.9/100ml there is no daily maximum. Al = 1.4mg/L This parameter is monitor and report, there is no limit. Fe = 18 mg/L This parameter is monitor and report, there is no limit. The facility appears to be sampling both the influent and effluent as required by the permit. The facility has recently acquired a jar testing unit as recommended by past Technical Assistance reports. The jar testing should allow the operator to optimize chemical dosage rates within the treatment plant. This sampling inspection was done at a time of increased flow rates due to the height of tourist season, as well as, increased summer temperatures.The Town should anticipate the increased demand on its wastewater system during the summer months and take whatever steps may be available to help buffer the increased usage. This facility is also required by the permit to monitor the in stream flow of the Broad River at the upstream sampling point on a weekly basis. Condition A. (3) Lake Lure Dam Discharge "The Town of Lake lure controls the discharge rate of impounded water from Lake Lure. The Division has modeled the treatment plant's environmental impact based on flow parameters assuming a minimum discharge of 6.6 cfs. Therefore, as a Special Condition of this permit, the town shall record weekly(on the Upstream DMR)the Lake Lure Discharge to further evaluate the validity of these flow-based assumptions." This facility appeared to be in compliance at the time of inspection. Page# 2 Permit: NCO025381 Owner-Facility: Lake Lure WWTP Inspection Date: 07/15/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling 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: The facility has recently acquired a jar testing unit as recommended by past Technical Assistance reports. The jar testing should allow the operator to optimize chemical dosage rates within the treatment plant. 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 ❑ in Comment: Page# 3 /,. i\ j-� �-- �,! x2h 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 September 10, 2010 Mr. Aubrey Lewis Deaver A & D Water Service, Inc. PO Box 1407 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768-1407 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-PC-1016 Compliance Sampling Inspection Sherwood Forest WWTP Permit No. NCO048658 Transylvania County Dear Mr. Deaver: Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted on August 24, 2010. The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCO048658 for the following: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type Fecal Coliform August 24, 2010 400 col/100 ml >2000 col/100 ml Daily Maximum Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observations and comments. To prevent further action, carefully review these violations and deficiencies and respond in writing to this office within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. You should address the causes of noncompliance and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Frazier at 828-296-4662. Sincerely, -- Roger-C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor 9 p Attachment Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ ARO facility file w/attachment DWQ Central Files w/attachment S:\SWP\Transylvania\Wastewater\Minors\Sherwood Forest 44784\NOV-2010-PC-1016 CS1.8-24-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 o hCarolliina Phone:(828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Rtlit�lt�Llf Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org /_,,. �i �� �i United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington,D.C.2046o Form Approved. EPA 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 NCO048658 111 121 10/08/24 117 18I SI 191 SI 201 1 Remarks 21111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII6 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----------------Reserved------------- 67I 1.0 169 70131 711 I 72I N I 73 LU 74 75I 11 I I I Li 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) Sherwood Forest WWTP 01:00 PM 10/08/24 06/02/01 US Hwy 276 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Cedar Mountain NC 28718 01:30 PM 10/08/24 10/12/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Gary Dennis Norton/ORC/828-891-7779/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Aubrey Lewis Deaver,PO Box 1407 Pisgah Forest NC Contacted i" 287681407/President/828-884-9772/8288848632 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/ Sigriature 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 NCO048658 I11 12I 10/08/24 1 17 18IS1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The Sherwood Forest WWTP is a class I Biological system rated as a 0.015 MGD (0.030 MGD after an A to C) Sand Filter system consisting of: (no septic tanks on-site) gray water discharge into a 2200 gallon dosing tank with dual siphon bells; manifold distribution to dual 35' x 70' surface sand filters with 9 pvc drilled laterals each; tablet chlorinator; chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator. The sand filter surface was in the process of being re-covered with new textile landscaping fabric made by Geo Tech South ®to inhibit the overgrowth of vegetation. Annual Average Flow: 0.0019 MGD (2007-2010 --- 3 year average) Development: Consists of a Quick Stop, Mexican Restaurant(-75 seats), Assisted Living Facility, Condominiums (22 two-bedroom units) and Private Homes (7). Population served: — 75. Collection System: Consists of individual septic tanks and the collection of gray water into 8-inch diameter gravity sewers, pre-cast manholes and two lift stations with small diameter force mains: one serves the commercial areas and the other serves the residential areas (Feed Rock and Sheffield Place). Sludge Management: Commercial hauler of liquid sludge by Goldie&Associates and transported to the City of Brevard's WWTP. Disposal of solids and dry wastes are taken to the Transylvania County Sanitary Landfill. PERMIT/ INSPECTION /LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 8-29-2007 by Wanda Frazier. The permit expires on 12-31-2010. Your permit renewal request was received by the Division on 5-27-2010. EFFLUENT: Samples were collected during the inspection. The laboratory results were as follows: BOD = 9.0 mg/I TSS = 6.5 mg/1 Fecal Coliform = > 2000 col/100 ml --The daily maximum permit limit is 400 col/100 ml. It is recommended that an additional tube of chlorine tablets be added to ensure proper disinfection. U' Page# 2 Permit: NCO048658 Owner-Facility: Sherwood Forest WWTP Inspection Date: 08/24/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: Mr. Aubrey Deaver assisted in the inspection. The facility appears to be properly operated and maintained,with the exception of the fecal coliform violation, on the day of the inspection. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on 2-15-2010. Page# 3 Permit: NCO048658 Owner-Facility: Sherwood Forest VWVFP Inspection Date: 08/24/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? ■ n Cl n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? n n ■ n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations$Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 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: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visual alarm operational? n n ■ n Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? n n ■ o Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ■ n n n Are high and low water alarms operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: There are individual septic tanks off-site. There is only a dosing tank on-site. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? n n ■ n Is the distribution box level and watertight? ■ n n n Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ n n n Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? n 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: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ Cl n n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n ❑ Number of tubes in use? 3 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? n n n ■ Page# 4 Permit: NC0048658 Owner-Facility: Sherwood Forest VWVrP Inspection Date: 08/24/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ n Cl 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 ■ 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? 4 Comment: Page# 5 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 September 10, 2010 Thomas W. Kilpatrick Etowah Sewer Company PO Box 1659 Etowah, NC 28729 SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection Etowah Sewer Company WWTP Permit No: NCO071323 Henderson County Dear Mr. Kilpatrick: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection report from the inspection conducted on August 26, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0071323. 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 828-296-4662. Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\Etowah Sewer 71323\CSI.8-25-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOne orthCarolina Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX: 828 299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Naturally Internet:www.ncwaterguality.oM<gA /,�- �\,-_% /,. �\ j� 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 INI 2 I5I 31 NCO071323 Ill 121 10/08/26 117 18ISI 19ISI 20I_I Remarks 211111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIII1116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -----------------Reserved---------— --- 67L 1.0 169 70I 3 I 71 I_I 721 N I 73 LLJ 74 751 I I I I III 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) 12:15 PM 10/08/26 08/05/01 Etowah Sewer Company WWTP Hwy 64 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Etowah NC 28729 01:00 PM 10/08/26 10/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Thomas W Kilpatrick/ORC/828-890-4810/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Thomas W Kilpatrick,PO Box 1659 Etowah NC 28729//828-884-5589/ No 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/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/ A9 �2 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 NCO071323 I11 12I 10/08/26 117 18I S I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The Etowah Sewer Company WWTP is a class II facility rated as a 0.125 MGD (0.500 MGD after A to C) extended aeration WWTP consisting of: duplex influent lift station with 70 gpm pumps and dual high water alarms 31,250 gallon flow equalization basin with flow control splitter box; dual manual bar screens; dual 65,000 gallon aeration basins with blowers providing diffused air; dual 10,877 gallon (288 sq ft) rectangular clarifiers with skimmers and sludge returns; one 4000 gallon and one 10,000 gallon aerobic digestor; dual tablet chlorinators; dual 1354 gallon chlorine contact chambers; dual tablet declorinators; refrigerated composite sampler; one Isco 3210 ultrasonic and one Stevens 61 R flow meter; effluent lift station with duplex 100 gpm pumps and force main to gravity outfall; and 125 KW diesel Generac 2000 Series®emergency generator with 241 gallon fuel tank. Annual Average Flow: 0.065 MGD (3 year average -- 2007-2010) Development: Consists of 327 residential homes & 37 commercial establishments. Population served: —800. The service area is franchised by the NC Utilities Commission and includes the central commercial district along US Hwy 64; the Etowah Volunteer Fire Department; the Etowah Elementary School; the Etowah Golf Course facilities; and residential subdivisions including: Golf Mountain Estates, Greenwood Forest, Etowah's Reach, Etowah Golf Villas, Moland Drive, The Meadows, Brandy Mills, Brooke Hills, Jonathan Creek, Sunset Ridge, Springfield, Meadow Creek and North Course Village. Sludge Management: Commercial hauler(Goldie and Associates) to the City of Hendersonville's WWTP. Collection System: Permit#WQCSD0135, consists of 8-inch diameter gravity sewers, pre-cast manholes, 7 r pump stations and 4-inch force mains. PERMIT/ INSPECTION/LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 2-25-2009 by Janet Cantwell The permit expires on 11-30-2010. Your renewal request was received by the Division on 5-13-2010. The daily operator log was present on-site and had good notation of daily events, process control and field testing data. FLOW MEASUREMENT: Both flow meters were re-calibrated during August 2010. EMERGENCY GENERATOR: The emergency generator(unit ID# 1232) is maintained and serviced by Carolina Energy Systems of Penrose, NC (phone: 828-698-4355). Page# 2 Permit: NCO071323 Owner-Facility: Etowah Sewer Company WWTP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling EFFLUENT: The effluent was clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits. Effluent samples taken the day of the inspection, indicated the following results: BOD = 5.5 mg/I TSS = < 6.2 mg/I Fecal Coliform = 15 col/100 ml OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/ EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: Mr. Tom Kilpatrick, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and maintaining the facility very well. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on 2-8-2010. Page# 3 Permit: NCO071323 Owner-Facility: Etowah Sewer Company WVVFP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling 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 In n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? In ■ n o Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n Cl 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: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ■ n n n Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ n n n Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are float controls operable? ■ n n n Are audible and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n #Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ n n n Comment: 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 Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ n n n Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n Comment: Page# 4 Permit: NCO071323 Owner-Facility: Etowah Sewer Company WWfP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Pump Station -Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ n In n Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ ❑ n n Are all pumps present? ■ Q ❑ n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are float controls operable? ■ ❑ n n Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? n n ■ n Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ n 0 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 ❑ ■ n Are the diffusers operational? ■ ❑ n n Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ 0 fl 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: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n Cl Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? 0 ❑ ■ n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ ❑ n n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n ❑ Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n ❑ n Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n ❑ n Page# 5 Permit: NC0071323 Owner-Facility: Etowah Sewer Company WWTP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE 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? 6. 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 Comment: 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 ■ n #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? Cl n ■ n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ■ n 00 Number of tubes in use? 4 Comment: Pump Station -Effluent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are float controls operable? ■ n n n Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? n n ■ n Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ n n n Comment: ) Standby Power Yes No NA NE Page# 6 Permit: NC0071323 Owner-Facility: Etowah Sewer Company WWTP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling 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 Is the generator tested under load? ■ n n n Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? 0 ❑ 0 ■ Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ ❑ ❑ 0 Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ n ❑ n Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ n n n Comment: Page# 7 AL ;,1A 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 September 10, 2010 Mr. Doyle Freeman, Manager Henderson County Utilities Cane Creek Sewer District 100 North King Street Hendersonville, NC 28792 SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection Western Justice Academy WWTP Permit No: NCO086070 Henderson County Dear Mr. Freeman: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection report from the inspection conducted on August 25, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0086070. 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 828-296-4662. Sincerely, IL2 Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Mark Jones, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\Western Justice Academy 86070\CEI.8-25-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 No thCarolina Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 aturallry Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org :/ United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA ^r/`1 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 NCO086070 111 121 10/08/25 117 18I SI 19I sI 201 I Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 QA -------------Reserved------------ 67 I 1.0 169 701 31 711 I 721 NJ 73I I '74 751 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) 10:00 AM 10/08/25 06/01/01 Western Justice Academy WWTP US Hwy 64 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Edneyville NC 287270530 11:15 AM 10/08/25 10/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Mark Brandon Jones/ORC/828-273-0760/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Mark Brandon Jones,45 Pleasant Ct Flat Rock NC 287316706//828-273-07o 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/ o 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 NCO086070 I11 12� 10/08/25 117 18IS1 Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The Western Justice Academy WWTP is a class II facility, rated as a 0.030 MGD Tipton steel, extended aeration package plant with: grease trap; influent lift station with dual high water alarms; inlet flow control splitter box; 7,300 gallon flow equalization basin with bar screen and pumps; dual aeration basins designed to operate in series or parallel (53,000 gallons total) with dual blowers providing (250 cfm) diffused air; 2430 gallon dual hoppered clarifiers (64 sq ft each)with skimmers and sludge returns; (pre-filter tablet chlorinator was never installed); dual multi-media (sand & anthracite)tertiary filters (10 sq ft each); 3,124 gallon clearwell, mudwell and mudwell pumps; post aeration chamber with dual high water alarms; continuous recording Eastech Vantage 2210 ultrasonic flow meter; tablet chlorinator; 625 gallon chlorine contact chamber; tablet dechlorinator; refrigerated Hach Sigma 9003 composite sampler; 5,000 gallon aerobic digestor; effluent pump station with dual high water alarms; and emergency 60 KW diesel generator with 100 gallon fuel tank. PERMIT/ INSPECTION/LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance sampling inspection was conducted on 3-11-2009 by Janet Cantwell. The permit expires on 11-30-2010. Your permit renewal request was received by the Division on 5-3-2010. Your request for modification of permit limits was received on 7-13-2010. The Asheville Regional office staff reviewed your request and forwarded our comments to the Central Office staff member renewing your permit (Bob Guerra). The daily operator log was present on-site and had good notation of daily events, process ' control and field testing data. TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA: The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows: Settleable Solids = 300 ml/I = 30% FLOW MEASUREMENT: The effluent flow meter had the annual calibration on May 12, 2010. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/ EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: Mr. Doyle Freeman, Manager, Henderson County Utilities Department - Cane Creek Sewer District and Mr. Mark Jones, ORC (Grade II - Cert. #988527) of Jones Environmental were both on-site and assisted in the inspection. The facility appears to be very well operated and maintained. Page# 2 Permit: NCO086070 Owner-Facility: Western Justice Academy WWTP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling EFFLUENT: The effluent was clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits. Samples taken on the day of the inspection, indicated the following results: BOD =4.5 mg/I TSS = < 6.2 mg/I Fecal Coliform = <1 col/100 ml Samples taken during the previous inspection (3-11-2009), indicated the following results: BOD = < 2 mg/I TSS = < 6.2 mg/I Fecal coliform = < 1 col/100 ml SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on March 9, 2009. Page# 3 Permit: NCO086070 Owner-Facility: Western Justice Academy WWTP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling 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? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ o o Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ ❑ In 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: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ■ n n n Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ n n n Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ n n n `• Are all pumps present? ■ n n 13 Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are float controls operable? ■ n n n Are audible and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n #Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ ❑ 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 ❑ Comment: Page# 4 Permit: NCO086070 Owner-Facility: Western Justice Academy WW7"P Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling 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: 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 n Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/<of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n Comment: Filtration (High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE Type of operation: Is the filter media present? ■ n n n Is the filter surface free of clogging? ■ n n n Is the filter free of growth? ■ n n Cl Is the air scour operational? ■ n n n Page# 5 Permit: NCO086070 Owner-Facility: Western Justice Academy WWTP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Filtration(High Rate Tertiary) Yes No NA NE Is the scouring acceptable? ■ In n n Is the clear well free of excessive solids and filter media? ■ 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? 2 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? ■ 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 Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ■ n n n Number of tubes in use? 2 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 Is the generator tested under load? ■ n n n Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? n n n ■ Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ n n n Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ ❑ ❑ n Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ n n n Comment: Page# 6 Permit: NC0086070 Owner-Facility: Western Justice Academy WWTP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: Page# 7 A74L)A. NCDENR Noah 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 September 10, 2010 Mr. Aubrey L. Deaver A&D Water Service, Inc. PO Box 1407 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768-1407 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Sapphire Lakes Plant WWTP #2 Permit No: NCO059439 Transylvania County Dear Mr. Deaver: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 24, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0059439. 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 828-296-4662. Sincerely, �O Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Transylvania\Wastewater\Minors\Sapphire Lakes WWTP#2 59439\CE1.8-24-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NOrthCarolina Phone: (828)296-45001 FAX:828 299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 naturally Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org``u 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 NCO059439 111 121 10/08/24 117 181 CI 19I SI 20II Remarks 21IIIIIIII1111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------------Reserved--------------- 67 I 1.0 169 701 31 71 I_I 72 I N I 73 LJJ 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) 11:10 AM 10/08/24 07/11/01 Sapphire Lakes Plant WWTP #2 1600 US Hwy 64 W Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Sapphire NC 28774 11:25 AM 10/08/24 12/08/31 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Gary Dennis Norton/ORC/828-891-7779/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Aubrey L Deaver,PO Box 1407 Pisgah Forest NC Contacted 287681407//828-884-9772/8288848632 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. 1` 3I NCO059439 '11 12I 10/08/24 I17 18�C� Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The Sapphire Lakes WWTP#2 is a class I Biological (sand filter) system rated as a 0.0049 MGD wastewater treatment system with: (no septic tank on-site) 1000 gallon dosing tank with siphon bell; distribution manifold; 25' x 30' surface sand filter with 9 laterals of 4-inch diameter drilled pvc and 3/-inch diameter vertical vents; tablet chlorinator; 1000 gallon chlorine contact chamber; tablet dechlorinator; and concrete step cascade. Annual Average Flow: There is usually no discharge, unless it rains. Collection System: Consists of the gravity sewer collection of gray water from the individual septic tanks of 8 homes, serving 12 non-permanent residents, located on the Fairway Villas. Development: Sapphire Lakes has 1450 acres and is a private, second home community with golfing, tennis and swimming pool. There is a total of 1000 acres with 590 lots, 84 multi-family/villa units, 8 guest quarters, and an 80 seat clubhouse. WWTP# 1 treats the wastewater from these connections. Sludge Management: Commercial hauler to the City of Brevard's WWTP. PERMIT/INSPECTION/ LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 2-14-2007 by Wanda Frazier. The permit expires on 7-31-2013. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. - OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: Mr. Aubrey Deaver and MR. Mike Walker assisted in the inspection. It appears that this facility is being properly operated and maintained. There was no discharge at the time of the inspection. Due to seasonal residents and the small volume wastewater, a discharge usually does not occur, unless there is a rain event. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on 2-15-2010. Page# 2 Permit: NCO059439 Owner-Facility: Sapphire Lakes Plant WWTP#2 Inspection Date: 08/24/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? n n ■ n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n 00 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: Sand filter system. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? n n ■ n Is the distribution box level and watertight? n n ■ n Is sand filter free of ponding? ■ n n n Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio? n n ■ n #Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ■ 0 n n #Is the sand filter effluent re-circulated at a valid ratio?(Approximately 3 to 1) n n ■ n Comment: Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n ❑ n Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n 2 Number of tubes in use? 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 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 Page# 3 Permit: NC0059439 Owner-Facility: Sapphire Lakes Plant VWVFP#2 Inspection Date: 08/24/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ❑ ❑ ■ Q #Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 1=1 ❑ ■ n Comment: Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ 0 0 Q Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ■ ❑ El n Number of tubes in use? 1 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n ❑ 0 If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: Page# 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen K Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 10,2010 Yancey County DWQ Project 20100706 NCSR 1362(Evans Road) Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Mr. J. J. Swain,Jr., P.E. Division 13 Engineer North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina,28802 Dear Mr. Swain: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below,for the following impacts in McWilliams Branch for the purpose of widening and paving NCSR 1362 (Evans Road) in Yancey County: Stream Impacts in the French Broad River Basin Site Permanent Fill Temporary Permanent Temporary Total Stream in Intermittent Impacts in Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Stream (linear Intermittent Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring ft) Stream Stream Stream (linear ft) Mitigation linear ft linear ft) linear ft (linear ft) Site 1 0 0 10 12 22 0 Total 1 0 0 10 1 1 22 0 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 10 linear ft. Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Project: 12 linear ft. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated August 25, 2010 (received August 30, 2010), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3820, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14, In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control,Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project(now or in the future)exceed one acre,or if total impacts to streams(now SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One cation:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina ..:,none:828-296450M FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 /� // Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr.J. J. Swain,Jr., P.E. September 10,2010 Page Two 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. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this Certification. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored upon completion of the project. 3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be; such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the/ project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the; requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. For projects impacting waters classified by the NC Environmental Management Commission as Trout (Tr), High Quality Waters (HQW), or Water Supply I or II (WSI, WSII) stormwater shall be directed to vegetated buffer areas, grass-lined ditches or other means appropriate to the site for the purpose of pretreating storm water runoff prior to discharging directly into streams. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged. 5. Unless otherwise approved in this certification,placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches,to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction,please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 6. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 7. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from thei most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms;\— ,' cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. ,vain,Jr., P.E. ,)er 10, 2010 fhree 8. The stream channel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum extent practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation responsible for maintaining stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to stream channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. 9. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the crossing, shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 10. 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. 11. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. 16. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 17. 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. 18. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel, except where authorized by this certification. 19 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. 20. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. ,5. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. Mr.J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E. September 10,2010 Page Four 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 the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty(60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification,you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty(60)days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made,this Certification shall be final and binding. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please telephone Mr.Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500. Sincerely, 4�2 � Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Lori Beckwith, USACE, Asheville Field Office Roger Bryan, Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Dave McHenry,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Asheville Regional Office 100706(Swain)NCSR 1362 Evans Road PIA 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 September 13,2010 Mr. Kenneth L. Westmoreland Jackson County Manager 401 Grindstaff Cove Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Return of State Stormwater Permit Application NCSR 1182 Extension Jackson County Dear Mr. Westmoreland: We have continued to review the State Stormwater Permit Application for extension of NCSR H 82 for access to the Jackson County Recreation Park in Cashiers,North Carolina. Also, additional information concerning the proposed roadway drainage has been provided by Mr.Victor Lofquist,P.E.,Lofquist&Associates. Therefore, based on our review and in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0100, it has been determined that your project is being considered as"Redevelopment"meaning any rebuilding activity which has no net increase in built-upon area or which provides equal or greater stormwater control than the previous \ development. Even though the Division of Water Quality is not issuing a State Stormwater Permit for this project,Jackson County will have to construct the grassed swale as proposed by Mr. Lofquist in the plans submitted with the permit application, dated August 18, 2010 and also provide a Permanent Drainage Easement(PDE)for this grassed swale. This easement will need to be indicated on plans for the project with two copies submitted to the Division of Water Quality to construction of the roadway. By copy of this letter I am returning a copy of the State Stormwater Permit Application,two(2) sets of plans and check No. 177639 in the amount of$505.00. If you have questions or if I can be of further assistance, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist cc: Lofquist&Associates,Inc. Joel Setzer,Division 14, Engineer Transportation Permitting 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 NorthCarohna Internet:www.ncwaterouality.oro ;Vat`s!ly An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �i` \._ /� �i _.. ��� LPIA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 13, 2010 Connie T. South, Town Manager Town of Cajah's Mountain 1800 Connelly Springs Road Lenoir, N.C. 28645 Subject: Permit No. W00034986 Town of Cajah's Mountain Fairway Acres Sanitary Sewer Extension Wastewater Collection System Extension Caldwell County Dear Ms. South: In accordance with your application received September 3, 2010, we are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0034986, dated September 13, 2010, to the Town of Cajah's Mountain for the construction and operation of the subject wastewater collection system extension. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover letter shall be considered a part of this permit and is incorporated therein by reference. Please send Don Price a copy of the "notice to proceed" issued to Your contractor for this collection system extension. Please pay particular attention to Permit Condition 3 which requires that the wastewater collection facilities be properly operated and maintained in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0403 or any individual system-wide collection system permit issued to the Permittee. Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; and the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable, unless specifically mentioned herein. Division approval is based on acceptance of the certification provided by the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer named in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §143- 215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. Asheville Regional Office Internet www.ncwaterquality.org 2090 US Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778 Telephone (828)296-4500 Fax (828)299-7043 DENR Customer Service Center Telephone 1 800 623-7748 An Equal Opportunity Action Employer 50%recycled/10%post-consumer paper Town of Cajah's Mountain September 13, 2010 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 Town of Cajah's Mountain for the construction and operation of approximately 4,600 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 20 residential homes @ 360 gpd/home as part of the Fairway Acres Sanitary Sewer Extension project, and the discharge of 7,200 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Lenoir's existing sewerage system, pursuant to the application received September 3, 2010 and in conformity with 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit. The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the City of Lenoir's Gunpowder Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0023736) prior to being discharged into the receiving stream. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Don Price at (828) 296- 4500. Sincerely, for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Caldwell County Building Inspector ARO, Surface Water Protection (WWTF Permit No. NC0023736) Clarence M. Lockamy, P.E.,P.L.S./The Wooten Company City of Lenoir, Gunpowder Creek WWTP Surface Water Protection Section Central Files PERCS Files NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES RALEIGH WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: 1. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC .0200; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials unless specifically mentioned herein. 2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. 3. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The Permittee shall maintain compliance with an individual system-wide collection system permit for the operation and maintenance of these facilities as required by 15A NCAC 2T .0403. If an individual permit is not required, the following performance criteria shall be met as provided in 15A NCAC 2T .0403: a. The sewer system shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times to prevent discharge to land or surface waters, and any contravention of the groundwater standards in 15A NCAC 2L .0200 or the surface water standards in 15A NCAC 2B .0200. b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained. c. An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed and implemented. d. Pump stations that are not connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected every day (i.e. 365 days per year). Pump stations that are connected to a telemetry system shall be inspected at least once per week. e. High-priority sewer lines shall be inspected at least once per every six-month period of time. f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year. g. Inspection and maintenance records shall be maintained for a period of at least three years. h. Overflows and bypasses shall be reported to the appropriate Division regional office in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0506(a), and public notice shall be provided as required by North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 C. I PERMIT NO.WQ0034968,Town of Cajah's Mountain,Fairway Acres Sanitary Sewer Extension,Caldwell County September 13,20,, 4. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the wastewater collection facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted to the Division accompanied by documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. 5. Construction of the gravity sewers, pump stations, and force mains shall be scheduled so as not to interrupt service by the existing utilities nor result in an overflow or bypass discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State. 6. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, a certification, a copy of the construction record drawings, as well as supporting design calculations for any pump stations permitted as part of this project shall be received from a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer certifying that the facilities have been installed in accordance with this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Main adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. If this project is to be completed in phases and partially certified, you shall retain the responsibility to track further construction approved under the same permit, and shall provide a final certificate of completion once the entire project has been completed. A copy of the construction record drawings, indicating the facilities constructed in the phase being certified, shall be submitted with each partial certification. Mail the Engineer's Certification, one copy of the "Construction Record Drawings," and one copy of the supporting design calculations to the Non-Discharge Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. 7. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the wastewater collection facilities. $. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 2T.; the Division's Gravity Sewer Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Station and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes §143- 215.6A through §143-215.6C. 9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. 10. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch. 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 213 ,0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500. 11. Noncompliance Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water quality staff member at the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of either of the following: 2 AIT NO.WQ0034968,Town of Cajah's Mountain,Fairway Acres Sanitary Sewer Extension, Caldwell County September 13,2010 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 l 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 13th day of September, 2010 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION d for 661 n H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number WQ0034986 3 PERMIT NO.WQ0034968,Town of Cajah's Mountain,Fairway Acres Sanitary Sewer Extension, Caldwell County September 13,26. ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION - POST CONSTRUCTION System Description: permission is hereby granted to the Town of Cajah's Mountain for the construction and operation of approximately 4,600 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve 20 residential homes @ 360 gpd/home as part of the Fairway Acres Sanitary Sewer Extension project, and the discharge of 7,200 gallons per day of collected domestic wastewater into the City of Lenoir's existing sewerage system Complete and submit this form to the Asheville regional office with the following: • One copy of the project record drawings (plan & profile views of sewer lines) of the wastewater collection system extension • supporting design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating point, available storage if portable generator(s) or storage greater than longest past three year outage reliability option selected)for any pump stations permitted as part of this project • Changes to the project should be clearly identified on the record drawings or in written summary form. Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-compliance with this permit regulations or minimum design criteria. This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until this Engineer's Certification and all required supporting documentation have been received by the Division. Therefore, it is highly recommended that this certification be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division. ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION ❑ Partial ❑ Final 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 2T; the Division of Water Quality's (Division) Gravity Sewer Minimum Design Criteria adopted February 12, 1996 as applicable; the Division's Minimum Design Criteria for the Fast-Track Permitting of Pump Stations and Force Mains adopted June 1, 2000 as applicable; and other supporting materials. North Carolina Professional Engineer's seal, signature, and date: .................................................................................................. SEND THIS FORM& SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS - ROGER C. EDWARDS SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 2090 US HIGHWAY 70 SWANNANOA, NC 28778 .................................................................................................: The Permittee is responsible for tracking all partial certifications up until a final certification is received.Any wastewater flow made tributary to the wastewater collection system extension prior to completion of this Engineer's Certification shall be considered a violation of the permit and shall subject the Permittee to appropriate enforcement actions. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 14, 2010 David Stout Broyhill Furniture Industries Inc One Broyhill Park Lenoir NC 28633 SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection Broyhill Furniture, Miller Hill Complex Permit No: NCG180238 Caldwell County Dear Mr. Stout: This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on September 8, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG180238. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations and comments for your reference. Please contact me at (828) 296-4653 or linda.wiggsgncdenr.gov, if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, v Linda Wiggs Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Enclosure: Inspection Report cc: Central Files Asheville Files Vicki Setzer-Vision 1 820 Complex Pl. Lenoir NC 28645 S:\SWP\Caldwell\Stormwater\NCG18 Furniture Manufacture\broyhill-miller hill\CEI.Broyhill Sept-2010.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 NorthCarohna Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org ;Vaturq!!y An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG180238 Effective: 09/01/09 Expiration: 08/31/14 Owner: Broyhill Furniture Industries Inc SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Broyhill Furniture, Miller Hill Complex County: Caldwell 802 Complex St Region Asheville Lenoir NC 28633 Contact Person: David Stout Title: Phone:828-758-3374 Directions to Facility: From Hickory go 321 North to intersection of 18 and 90,turn left and follow Highway 18 for approx.4 miles, on the left. System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 09/08/2010 Entry Time: 12:50 PM Exit Time: 03:30 PM Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs Phone:828-2964500 Ext.4653 Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Furniture and Fixtures Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: ■Compliant rl Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit:NCG180238 Owner-Facility: Broyhill Furniture Industries Inc Inspection Date: 09/08/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: Present during the inspection were David Stout and Vicki Setzer. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (Plan)was only evaluated briefly, previous inspections at Broyhill facilities had focused more on the Plan. This inspection was focused mostly on a site evaluation. The facility was observed inside and outside. Minor recommendations were made as noted in this report, but overall the facility appeared to be meeting permit requirements and was considered compliant during the inspection September 8, 2010. Page: 2 Permit: NCG180238 Owner-Facility: Broyhill Furniture Industries Inc Inspection Date: 09/08/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ Q #Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ■ 0 Q El #Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? Q Q 13 ■ #Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ Q 0 #Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? Q ❑ ❑ ■ #Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? Q 11 0 ■ #Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ ❑ n Q #Does the Plan include a BMP summary? 0 ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? El ❑ ❑ ■ #Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ❑ Cl ❑ ■ #Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? 0 Q Q ■ #Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? n Q Q ■ #Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ■ #Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ Q Q D Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ Comment: The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (Plan)was reveiwed by inspector briefly, all components of the Plan were not evaluated (NE). However, the evaluated components of the Plan appeared to be well organized and thorough. A couple of items noted were: The need to use the most current qualitative monitoring form, an older version is being used. Secondary containment at"A" on Site Plan needs new booms for added measures when accumulated stormwater is released. Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ ❑ 0 Comment: See note above. Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) Qualitative Monitoring Report developed by facility is very descriptive and useful. Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ 0 ■ ❑ #Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? 0 ❑ ■ 0 Comment: Not Applicable during this inspection. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE #Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ 0 Q 0 Page: 3 Permit:NCG180238 Owner-Facility: Broyhill Furniture Industries Inc Inspection Date: 09/08/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine #Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ Q #If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? 0 0 ■ 0 #Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ■ 0 0 Q Comment: A thorough evalution and identification of all SDO's had been completed by Vicki Setzer-Envi ron mental Compliance Mgr. SDO Report mentioned above is helpful to consolidate information and evaluate discharge quality. SDO#10 is a shared discharge point with Blue Ridge Panels, and possibly another industry in the future whose inlet would be near the old kiln/boiler area/site plan "Note". The SD0#10 area receiving stormwater from Broyhill (Furniture Brands)will be less cluttered once the move/transition of new line is completed. Stormwater inlet near SDO#3 and 4 had water in it, with a slight amount of foam noted on the water, possible groundwater intrusion? Facility should keep an eye on qualitative monitoring in this area (SDO#3 and 4)to see if any excessive foam becomes persistent. Page: 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 September 14, 2010 Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation Judson Wortman PO Box 1569 Forest City, NC 28043 Subject: Sediment Removal Remedial Actions Polk County Dear Mr. Wortman: The Division of Water Quality(DWQ)has received the Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation(REMC) Final Report from Clear Water Environmental Consultants, related to the sediment removal activities on the unnamed tributary to Green river. The written response and the remedial results indicated in the Final Report have satisfactorily resolved the General Permit NCG010000 requirement Part II Section E.3. This letter in no way precludes this Office for taking action on this or any other violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Linda Wiggs at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Linda Wiggs Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Section cc: ARO File ARO DLR SASWP\Polk\Stormwater\NCG01 Constntction\RutherfordElectric\Closure.9-l0.doc 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 An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Naturally �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 September 14, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Jeff Church, Assistant Auxiliary Services Superintendent Caldwell County Schools 1914 Hickory Boulevard Lenoir,North Carolina 28645 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 NCO030783 Caldwell County Schools Baton Elementary School WWTP Case No. LV-2010-0312 Caldwell County Dear Mr. Church: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$317.00 ($250.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against Caldwell County Schools. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Caldwell County Schools for the month of May 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0030783. The violations which occurred in May 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Caldwell County Schools violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO030783 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 Caldwell County Schools: ne NofthCarohna Naturld'm SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 y Internet:www.ncwatergualitV.org I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0030783, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N- Cone. $250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $317.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313- 282.1(b), which are. (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax)or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §15013-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919)431-3000 Fax: (919)431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, ,� f Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments Water Tech Labs/ ORC w/attachments 1,%SV1("C'�iIdmcl! t3latih,l.it�:�': tun��;.l3at,�tt i ( :3)67 i 1O� ,12,(1 e, JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2010-0312 County: Caldwell Assessed Party: Caldwell County Schools / Baton Elementary Permit No.: NC0030783 Amount Assessed: $317.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; _ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMEN AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF CALDWELL IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS / ) BATON ELEMENTARY ) PERMIT NO. NCO030783 ) FILE NO. LV-2010-0312 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $317.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 14, 2010, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above-stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty(30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after(30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of , 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE w a CL z O m N F � J Q O O > s > L a 0 Z O w W F � >n 0- co 0 0 w gw UQ � J> Q U F 3 � m •O is U awW O� z za E O U N N O M Q s o } j r z r z N w o uj 0 2 J LU w X U VU. w W m ZO o I- d F w Q z Oo o tC W V Q > O O t V N C � U C w C G 1w O � w U W C Z O w v a z m z o_ J ~ U UO w U. J J �a o 0 M H f7 CL V O Zaw CD = 1- O } f- o o W Q o 0E w J a ,X-"A rc_ Y NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 14, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Nathan D. Benson Benson Apartments P.O. Box 1090 Mountain Home, North Carolina 28758 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 NCO066362 Benson Apartments Benson Apartments WWTP Case No, LV-2010-0310 Henderson County Dear Mr. Benson: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,067.00 ($1,000.00 civil penalty+ $67.00 enforcement costs) against Benson Apartments. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Benson Apartments for the month of May 2010. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0066362. The violations which occurred in May 2010 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Benson Apartments violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO066362 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 maybe 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 Benson Apartments: None rthCarohna Naturally SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 2997043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 �I.� Internet:www,ncwatergualitV.org I of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $125.00 NC0066362, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI. 2 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $250.00 NC0066362, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for TSS - Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $312.50 NC0066362, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for NH3-N- Conc. 1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No. $312.50 NC0066362, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for TSS. $1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY $67.00 Enforcement Costs $1,067.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313- 282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; ' (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be 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 enviromnental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed"Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 OR 3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax)or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) -provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7)business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 431-3000 Fax: (919) 431-3100 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel DENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1601 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. ` Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Asheville Regional Office ATTACHMENTS cc: DWQ Asheville Files w/attachments DWQ Central Files w/attachments Bob Guerra/DWQ Enforcement Files w/ attachments James &James Environmental/ ORC w/attachments 'i';SAC(',1(an�Gr�Art1'�a,tiaecr;-11tii3ra;F;rKaFuri,lpartanent,ht (;2`:IZ' '•?If_i!_tlC.dr ; JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST DWQ Case Number: LV-2010-0310 County: Henderson Assessed Party: Benson Apartments Permit No.: NCO066362 Amount Assessed: $1,067.00 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; _ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF 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 BENSON APARTMENTS ) PERMIT NO. NCO066362 ) FILE NO. LV-2010-0310 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,067.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Quality dated September 14, 2010, 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 . . . . . . . �. . . . . . . . . . . �. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \ / \ m 0 0 = § ) . 2 § z Xg ` 2 §B § o o c e o c 3§ a) o / . . . E 7n [ > 2 2 2 2 2 ) / ® - - - - z ) \ \ \ () k § / % § . n ; ) m m g § g 0 R( \ CD iZ3 �§ 2 z 2 § / a { M m « m . Pi ;z / g > � o . n o s e a e it §K § = - s / /0 I k & & / k E § _ \ E / = i\ e « ° » ° k§ § E� m Ln m 00 o X I . § _ z 9 = o _ > % E t \ z ¥ _ . / \ >\ ° i K } } % } k E ) § 3 ) § z m m m m m m ate;+ s..a�rs.�.. NCDEN 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 September 14, 2010 Mr. Walter McGee, President Biltmore Investments Ltd. PO Box 745 Hendersonville, NC 28739 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Bear Wallow Valley MHP WWTP Permit No: NCO076082 Henderson County Dear Mr. McGee: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the inspection conducted on August 26, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0076082. 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 828-296-4662. Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Kevin White, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\Bear Wallow Valley MHP 76082\CE1.8-26-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX:828 299-70431 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Natura!!Y Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org \\_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 NCO076082 111 121 10/08/26 117 181 CI 19I SI 201 1 Remarks 211111 1111111111111111 1111 1111 11111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA ---—---—---------------Reserved------------------- 67I 1.0 169 70131 711 I 72I N I 73 L1J 74 751 1 1 I 1 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 10/08/26 06/12/01 Bear Wallow Valley MHP WWTP Bearwallow Rd NCSR 1587 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hendersonville NC 28792 10:45 AM 10/08/26 10/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Kevin C White/ORC/828-289-2165/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Nicholas Stefanou,104 Low Gap Rd Hendersonville NC Contacted 28739//828-685-3881/ 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/ It Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date &wt�' ? 1 evo c ,. EPA For 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 3I NCO076082 I11 12I 10/08/26 I17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The Biltmore Investments, Ltd. — Bear Wallow Mobile Home Park WWTP is a class II facility rated as a 0.010 MGD WWTP consisting of: 550 gallon influent lift station with dual pumps and dual high water alarms; 4100 gallon circular concrete flow equalization basin with duplex alternating submersible pumps (Barnes, 1/2 HP, 21 gpm) and dual alarms; manual bar screen; flow splitter box; dual 5000 gallon (each) aeration basins with dual blowers (375 cfm) providing diffused air; dual 5200 gallon (each) clarifiers with skimmers and sludge returns; 2062 gallon aerobic digestor with dual submersible pumps; calcium hypochlorite tablet chlorinator; 1031 gallon chlorine contact chamber; sodium sulfite tablet dechlorinator; effluent weir; Isco 4230 bubbler flow meter with recorder; and 10 KW propane emergency generator with propane tank. A to C# 076082A01: For flow equalization basin —issued 12-1-06 & approved 3-12-07 J. Thurman Horne, P.E. (704-788-4455) A to C# 076082: Certified 4-6-00 by William G. Lapsley, P.E. A to C Modified flow to 0.010 MGD on 12-20-93 Annual Average Flow: 0.0076 MGD (3 year average—2007-2010). Development: Consists of 49 mobile homes. Sludge Management: Commercial hauler(Mike's Septic Service) to the City of Brevard's WWTP and MSD's WWTP. PERMIT/ INSPECTION /LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 3-11-2009 by Janet Cantwell The permit expires on 11-30-2010. Your request for permit renewal was received by the Division on 4-1-2010. The daily operator log was present on-site and had good notation of daily events, process control and field testing data. TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA: The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows: Temperature = 24.0 degrees Celsius pH = 6.7 units Dissolved Oxygen = 5.7 mg/I Page# 2 Permit: NCO076082 Owner-Facility: Bear Wallow Valley MHP WWTP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Settleable Solids = 250 ml/I = 25% EFFLUENT: The effluent data was as follows: Dissolved Oxygen = 5.9 mg/I pH = 6.7units Temperature = 25.0 degrees Celsius Chlorine = < 25 ug/I FLOW MEASUREMENT: The flow meter was last calibrated on 4-13-2010. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: Mr. Kevin White, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and maintaining the facility very well. The effluent was clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on 2-4-2010. Page# 3 Permit: NCO076082 Owner-Facility: Bear Wallow Valley MHP WWTP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 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 Cl n Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 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: Pump Station -Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ n n n Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ Cl n n %- Are all pumps present? ■ ❑ n n \ Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are float controls operable? ■ n n n Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? n n n ■ Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ n n n Comment: Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE Is the basin aerated? ■ n n n Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ n n n Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ Cl n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n n Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are float controls operable? ■ n n n Are audible and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n #Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ ❑ n n Comment: Page# 4 Permit: NCO076082 Owner-Facility: Bear Wallow Valley MHP WWTP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation 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 n Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n n Comment: Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n ❑ ■ n 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 ❑ Is the DO level acceptable? ■ n n n Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I) nn ■ n Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n 11 Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? n n ■ n Are weirs level? ■ ❑ Cl n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ 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 ■ ❑ Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n ❑ n Page# 5 Permit: NC0076082 Owner-Facility: Bear Wallow Valley MHP WWTP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/<of the sidewall depth) ■ n n n Comment: Disinfection-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? 2 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 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? 2 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 11 Is the generator tested under load? ■ Cl Cl Cl Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? n n n ■ Do the generator(s)have adequate capacity to operate the entire wastewater site? ■ n n n Is there an emergency agreement with a fuel vendor for extended run on back-up power? ■ n n n Is the generator fuel level monitored? ■ n n n Comment: Page# 6 Permit: NC0076082 Owner-Facility: Bear Wallow Valley MHP WWTP Inspection Date: 08/26/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 00013 Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ Q n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n Cl ■ Comment: Page# 7 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 14, 2010 Mr. Jerry G. McKinney Coats American Inc. P.O. Box 368 Marion, North Carolina 28752 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LM-0027 Permit No. NC0004243 Sevier Plant WWTP McDowell County Dear Mr. McKinney: A review of Sevier Plant's WWTP monitoring report for May 2010 showed the following violations: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD, 5-Day(20 Deg. C) - 05/13/2010 136 Ibs/day 149 Ibs/day Daily Maximum Quantity Daily Exceeded BOD, 5-Day(20 Deg. C) - 05/31/2010 68 Ibs/day 75.75 Ibs/day Monthly Average Quantity Daily Exceeded Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 05/01/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant 05/02/2010 Continuous Failure to Monitor 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 BOD violations, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. If the above parameter for Flow was left off inadvertently,please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Phillip Pittman/ORC NorthCarolina s:\sWP\Mcc)owell\Wastt,water\lndustrial\Coats 0424MOV-2010-1-.M-0027.doc Amuril!!y North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 FAX e(828 299 7043 1 500 Customer 62 6748e Internet: www.ncwaterguality.orq ALIIR 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 September 14, 2010 Mr. Thomas W. Kilpatrick Veolia Water North America Operating Services PO Box 679 Etowah, NC 28729-0679 SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection Mountain Valley WWTP Permit No: NCO073741 Henderson County Dear Mr. Kilpatrick: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Sampling Inspection form from the inspection conducted on August 25, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0073741. 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 828-296-4662. Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\Mountain Valley 73741\CS1.8-25-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone: (828)296-45001 FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 N6ltlfr6 llff Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org „e .i United States Environmental Protection Agency Form EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB Approved. H 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 NCO073741 111 121 10/08/25 117 181 SI 191 S1 20�11 Remarks 211111 111111111111 111111111111111111111111 11111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA ----------------Reserved-------------------- 671 1.0 169 701 31 711 1 721 N I 73 L1J 74 751 1 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) 01:10 PM 10/08/25 06/01/01 Mountain Valley WWTP NCSR 1171 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Etowah NC 28729 01:40 PM 10/08/25 10/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Thomas W Kilpatrick/ORC/828-890-4810/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number r-� Contacted Thomas W Kilpatrick,PO Box 679 Etowah NC 287290679//828-890-4810/ 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/ Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers �y Date ! 2e /Zf - EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete. Page# 1 NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 3I NCO073741 I11 12I 10/08/25 117 18I S I Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The Veolia Water North America Operating Services— Mountain Valley Subdivision WWTP is a class II facility rated as a 0.020 MGD (0.040 after A to C) Purestream®extended aeration package plant consisting of: (no bar screen); 20,000 gallon aeration basin with dual blowers providing diffused air; rectangular clarifier with skimmer and sludge returns; 5000 gallon aerobic digestor with continuous overflow back into the aeration basin; tablet chlorinator; baffled chlorine contact chamber; tablet dechlorinator; and Isco 3210 ultrasonic flow meter. A to C: issued 9-14-1990. Collection System: The lower section of the collection system consists of approximately 1100 feet of 3-inch pressure sewer with no manholes. Gravity taps have been allowed on the force main section. The upper section consists of approximately 1500 feet of 8-inch gravity lines with pre-cast manholes. There is one lift station located at the upper portion of the subdivision. Wastewater is collected at the lift station and pumped thru a 3-inch force main to the WWTP. Annual average flow: 0.007 MGD for 2007-2010 (3 year average). Development: Consists of 60 residential homes-100% domestic. Sludge Management: Commercial hauler(Goldie &Associates) to the City of Hendersonville's WWTP. Goldie &Associates - phone: 864-882-8194 210 W. North Second Street, Seneca, SC 29678 PERMIT/ INSPECTION /LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 2-25-2009 by Janet Cantwell The permit expires on 11-30-2010. Your permit renewal request was received by the Division on 5-13-2010. The daily operator log was present on-site and had good notation of daily events, process control and field testing data. FLOW MEASUREMENT: The Isco 3210 ultrasonic flow meter was last calibrated in August 2010. Page# 2 Permit: NCO073741 Owner-Facility: Mountain Valley WWTP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling EFFLUENT: The effluent was clear and indicated compliance with permit limits. Samples were collected on the day of the inspection. The results were as follows: BOD = 27 mg/I TSS = 13.8 mg/I Fecal coliform = < 1 col/100 ml OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/ EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: Mr. Tom Kilpatrick, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and maintaining the facility very well. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on 2-8-2010. Page# 3 Permit: NCO073741 Owner-Facility: Mountain Valley VVWTP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling 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 Cl n #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 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 Type of aeration system 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: 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 n Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n n Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Page# 4 Permit: NC0073741 Owner-Facility: Mountain Valley VVWTP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the drive unit operational? !=1 n ■ n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/<of the sidewall depth) ■ 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? 2 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? 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? 2 Comment: Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ n n n Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n n n If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n Comment: Page# 5 AFWA `i'�A CDER 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 September 14, 2010 Mr. Thomas W. Kilpatrick Veolia Water North America Operating Services PO Box 679 Etowah, NC 28729-0679 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Hunter's Glen WWTP Permit No: NCO067288 Henderson County Dear Mr. Kilpatrick. Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the inspection conducted on August 25, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0067288. 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 828-296-4662. Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\Hunter's Glen 67288\CE1.8-25-10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorffiCarolina Phone: (828)296-4500\FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 atumlly Internet:www.ncwaterguality.or-q 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 NCO067288 111 121 10/08/25 117 18I CI 19I SI 20III Remarks 21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ------------------------Reserved--------------------- 67) 1.0 169 701 31 71 I_I 721 NJ 73 W 74 751 I I I I III 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) 01:55 PM 10/08/25 05/12/01 Hunter's Glen WWTP US Hwy 64 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Etowah NC 28729 02:55 PM 10/08/25 10/11/30 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Thomas W Kilpatrick/ORC/828-890-4810/ Name,Address of Responsible OfficialfTitle/Phone and Fax Number � Thomas W Kilpatrick,PO Box 679 Etowah NC 287290679//828-890-4810/ Contacted Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit N 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 NCO067288 I11 12I 10/08/25 117 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The Veolia Water North America Operating Services— Hunter's Glen Subdivision WWTP is a class II facility rated as a 0.035 MGD (0.070 after A to C) extended aeration package plant consisting of: 36 gpd duplex influent lift station with grinder pumps and high water alarm; bar screen; 35,000 gallon aeration basin with dual 140 cfm blowers providing diffused air; 5900 gallon rectangular clarifier with skimmer and sludge returns; 2618 gallon aerobic digestor; tablet chlorinator; 2400 gallon baffled chlorine contact chamber; tablet dechlorinator; Isco 4210 ultrasonic flow meter; and (new August 2010) refrigerated composite sampler. A to C was issued 4-23-1987. Annual average flow: 0.007 MGD for 2007-2010 (3 year average). Collection System: Consists of approximately 10,800 feet of pressure sewer system, of 2-inch, 3-inch and 4-inch diameter force mains, with individual home pump tanks; 1000 feet of 8-inch diameter gravity lines with standard pre-cast manholes; one main left station at the WWTP. The individual pump tanks are maintained by the utility company. Development: Consists of 49 residential homes and one commercial establishment. Sludge Management: Commercial hauler(Goldie &Associates) to the City of Hendersonville's WWTP. Goldie&Associates - phone 864-882-8194 210 W. North Second Street, Seneca, SC 29678 PERMIT/ INSPECTION /LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 2-25-2009 by Janet Cantwell. The permit expires on 11-30-2010. Your request for permit renewal was received by the Division on May 13, 2010. The daily operator log was present on-site and had good notation of daily events, process control and field testing data. TREATMENT UNITS/PROCESS CONTROL TESTING DATA: The activated sludge aeration basin process control data was as follows: Temperature = 24.5 degrees Celsius pH = 6.7 units Settleable Solids = 700 ml/I = 70% Page# 2 Permit: NCO067288 Owner-Facility: Hunter's Glen VWVfP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation EFFLUENT: The effluent data was as follows: Dissolved Oxygen = 3.3 mg/I pH = 7.0units Temperature = 25.5 degrees Celsius Chlorine = < 22 ug/I FLOW MEASUREMENT: The facility recently (August 2010) purchased and installed a new Isco 4210 ultrasonic flow meter with battery back-up. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE/EFFLUENT/SUMMARY: Mr. Tom Kilpatrick, ORC, assisted in the inspection and appears to be operating and maintaining the facility very well. The effluent was clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on February 8, 2010. Page# 3 Permit: NCO067288 Owner-Facility: Hunter's Glen VVVVTP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 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 #Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ n n n Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n Comment: Operations& Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n Cl n Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Pump Station -Influent Yes No NA NE Is the pump wet well free of bypass lines or structures? ■ n n (0I Is the wet well free of excessive grease? ■ n n n Are all pumps present? ■ n n f-1 Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n Are float controls operable? ■ n n n Is SCADA telemetry available and operational? n n ■ n Is audible and visual alarm available and operational? ■ n 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? ■ 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 Page# 4 Permit: NCO067288 Owner-Facility: Hunter's Glen VW TP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE Mode of operation Ext.Air Type of aeration system Diffused Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ n n n Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n n ■ n Are the diffusers operational? ■ n 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) In n n ■ Comment: Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n I_l Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? In n ■ n Are weirs level? ■ n n n Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ In In n Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n In Is scum removal adequate? ■ n n Cl Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ n n n Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ n Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n n n Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%of the sidewall depth) ■ n n 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? 3 Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ■ n n n Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? ■ n n n Page# 5 Permit: NC0067288 Owner-Facility: Hunter's Glen VW TP Inspection Date: 08/25/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ■ n n n Comment: De-chlorination Yes No NA NE Type of system? 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? 2 Comment: Page# 6 ril 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 September 14, 2010 Mr. Ed Gaven, Executive Director Emeritus Corporation 2601 US Hwy 64 E Hendersonville, NC 28792 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Pine Park Retirement Inn Permit No: NCO069370 Henderson County Dear Mr. Gaven: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection report from the inspection conducted on August 27, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0069370. 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 828-296-4662. Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Enclosure Environmental Specialist cc: Trevor McMinn, ORC Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Henderson\Wastewater\Minors\Pine Park Inn 69370\CE1.8-27-10.doc 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 Naturally Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org \�J /, -A'# � f',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 September 15, 2010 Ms. Joy Hougan, Executive Director Emeritus Corp DBA Pine Park 2601 U S Hwy 64 E Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 0-MV-01 22 Permit No. NCO069370 Pine Park Retirement Inn WWTP Henderson County Dear Ms. Hougan: A review of Pine Park Retirement Inn's WWTP monitoring report for May 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Total Suspended Solids Week ending: 05/08/2010 Weekly Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, f _440a,"'Ok Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files Trevor McMinn/ORC ne S 1SVVrtHerider,onvVV@c-fowater\Minors'NPi�'»Park Inn 69:370\rIOV.2010-MV-0122.doc NorthCarolina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.nowaterouality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 A j'fA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 15, 2010 Mr. Carl Daniel Carolina Water Service Inc. of NC P.O. Box 240908 Charlotte, North Carolina 28224-0908 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-LV-0326 Permit No. NCO022985 Fairfield Sapphire Valley WWTP Jackson County Dear Mr. Daniel: A review of Fairfield Sapphire Valley WWTP's monitoring report for May 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. C) - 05/26/2010 45 mg/I 61 mg/I Daily Maximum Concentration Exceeded Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted: however, should you have additional information concerning the violations or comments which you wish to present, please submit them to the attention of Janet Cantwell. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, L.t 0 , L �L Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files S:iSWPk,Jackson\.Alastewaten.m.inors1C.WS Fairfield SaPphire Subd 22985\t�C?�i.2 1'.,..LV 0326 doc. NorthCarofina �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.ncwaterouality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 �_.. �/ V� A'4Jf'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 September 15, 2010 Mr. Lee H. Clippard, Sr. City of Saluda P.O. Box 248 Saluda, North Carolina 28773-0248 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-201 0-MV-01 23 Permit No. NCO028975 Saluda WWTP Polk County Dear Mr. Clippard: A review of Saluda WWTP's monitoring report for May 2010 showed the following violation: Parameter Date Measuring Violation Frequency Temperature Week ending 05/08/2010 5 X/Week Failure to Monitor It was also noted that the Compliance box on the back of the DMR was marked "Compliant"when in fact it should have been marked "Non-Compliant"with an explanation for the non-compliance. If the above parameter was left off inadvertently, please send an amended DMR to Raleigh at the address found on the front page of your DMR. Remedial actions should be taken to correct this problem. The Division of Water Quality may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell at 8281296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: DWQ Asheville Files DWQ Central Files James & James Environmental/ ORC S:1SWPtPolk!VVastewater\Municipai\Saluda WVVTP 28975VOV-2010-MV-0123.doc NorthCarotina Naturally North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S.Highway 70 Swannanoa,N.C. 28778 Phone(828)296-4500 Customer Service Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org FAX (828)299-7043 1-877-623-6748 �;i �___ ___. NCDEN 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 September 16, 2010 Ms. Shelley McCoy Alexander 42 Dalton Road Horse Shoe, NC 28742 SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Camp Highlander WWTP Permit No: NCO033251 Henderson County Dear Ms. Alexander: Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the inspection conducted on Auqust 27, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NC0033251. 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 828-296-4662. Sincerely, Wanda P. Frazier Environmental Specialist Enclosure cc: Trevor McMinn Central Files Asheville Files SURFACE WATER PROTECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, NC 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:(828)296-45001 FAX: 828 299-7043\Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Naturally Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved. EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98 Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type 1 I NI 2 15I 31 NCO033251 111 121 10/08/27 117 18I CI 19I SI 201 1 Remarks 211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 116 Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA —---------—----—--------Reserved---—---------------- 67I 1.0 169 701 31 71 I_I 721 NJ 73 L U 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) Camp Highlander 11:45 AM 10/08/27 06/04/01 42 Dalton Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date Hendersonville NC 28739 12:05 PM 10/08/27 11/02/28 Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data Trevor Clyde McMinn/ORC/828-691-7191/ Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number Contacted Shelley McCoy Alexander,42 Dalton Rd Horse Shoe NC 28742//828-891-772N8/ Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated) Permit 0 Records/Reports 0 Facility Site Review 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 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 NCO033251 I11 12I 10/08/27 1 17 18ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: The Camp Highlander WWTP is a class I facility rated as a 0.0074 MGD septic tank- sand filter system with: two 3500 gallon septic tanks; dosing tank with dual dosing siphon bells; two alternating surface sand filters (1000 sq ft each); tablet chlorinator; chlorine contact chamber; and tablet dechlorinator. Sludge Management: Commercial hauler(Mike's Septic Service) to the City of Brevard's WWTP. Permit information: Date issued: 4-1-06 Expiration date: 2-28-11 Stream information: Stream & river basin: unnamed tributary to South Fork Mills River; French Broad River Basin Sub-basin: 04-03-03 Quad: Horseshoe Grid: F 8 SE Stream classification: WS-II Trout HQW Drainage area sq mi: 0.1 /39.2 relocation of outfall 001 Instream Waste Conc.: 100%/0.09% relocation of outfall 001 Toxicity: 90% acute toxicity Average stream flow: 0.2/78 cfs relocation of outfall 001* Summer 7Q10 cfs: 0.0/ 12.7 relocation of outfall 001* Winter 7Q10 cfs: 0.0/ 19.1 relocation of outfall 001* 30Q2 cfs: /27.19 relocation of outfall 001* *Note: Two Wasteload Allocations (WLA) & model calculations were originally performed for this facility. One is for a discharge is into a zero flow stream (unnamed tributary to South Fork Mills River), and the other is for a discharge directly into South Fork Mills River. The permittee did relocate the outfall. It now discharges into the unnamed tributary to South Fork Mills River. The City of Hendersonville's water supply intake is — 6 miles downstream. Subsurface System: In May 2010, anew, state of the art subsurface/non-discharge system went into operation at this site. Steven Berkowitz, P.E., with the NCDENR- Division of Environmental Health - On-site Water Protection Section (1642 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1642 --- phone: 919-733-2895) designed and approved a non-discharging subsurface system, which consists of: pumping graywater from several septic tanks to subsurface, styrofoam filter media pods, with filter collection to a clearwell, flow measurement and drip irrigation/ground absorption. Page# 2 Permit: NCO033251 Owner-Facility: Camp Highlander Inspection Date: 08/27/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation NPDES System: Inactive Status: The existing discharge system's sand filter beds have been covered with plastic and are no longer in use. The permittee would like to maintain the permit, in the event the subsurface system cannot handle the flow. However, it has been requested that the NCO033251 permit status be changed to inactive, and waive the requirement for submittal of monthly DMRs and annual performace reports, since the system is not being used. Pemit modification: The permit requires quarterly (January, April, July and October) toxicity monitoring. The camp is only open for the summer months. Toxicity tests results have passed for several summers now . It has been requested that the toxicity monitoring and limits requirements be removed from the permit. PERMIT/ INSPECTION /LOG: A review of the files indicates that the last compliance evaluation inspection was conducted on 8-17-2007 by Wanda Frazier. The permit expires on 2-28-2011. Please request a permit renewal 6 months prior to expiration. A renewal notice will be mailed as a reminder. EFFLUENT: The system is no longer in use. The sand filter beds have been covered. There was no discharge at the time of the inspection. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANNUAL REPORT: The 2009 System Performance Annual Report was received by the Division on February 23, 2010. Page# 3 Permit: NC0033251 Owner-Facility: Camp Highlander Inspection Date: 08/27/2010 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 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 ❑ Comment: Page# 4 RCDENR 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 September 17, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED Mr. Joe Cline, Executive Director Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority 1246 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Subject: Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Environmental Management Commission vs. TWSA Special Order by Consent WQ S05-015 Ad II Stipulated Penalties SP-2010-0028 NPDES Permit Number NCO039578 Jackson County#1 WWTP Dear Mr. Cline: The Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority (TWSA) entered into a Special Order by Consent (SOC) WQ S05-015 Ad II with the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the Jackson County#1 Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent limitations and an enforceable schedule while the existing WWTP is being upgraded. Under section 2 of the Special Order by Consent, the TWSA was required to comply with interim effluent limitations as set forth in the Consent Order. The WWTP failed to comply with the interim effluent limitations for BOD5 contained in "Attachment A" of the Order for the month of March 2010. After careful review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and pursuant to section 3 of the Special Order by Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of $1,000.00 is now due for said violation. 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 �aturallt�Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer .. s; ir , r, Joe Cline September 17, 2010 Page 2 Payment by certified check payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30) days from receipt of this demand: Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not foreclose further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates, or interim effluent violations. If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must file your original petition with the: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714 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 If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Mr. Keith Haynes of this Office at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: DENR General Counsel NPDES Unit ARO SP-2010-0028letter.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 SURFACE WATER PROTECTION September 17, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECIEPT REQUESTED Mr. Joe Cline, Executive Director Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority 1246 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779 Subject: Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Environmental Management Commission vs. TWSA Special Order by Consent WQ S05-015 Ad II Stipulated Penalties SP-2010-0027 NPDES Permit Number NCO039578 Jackson County#1 WWTP Dear Mr. Cline: The Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority (TWSA) entered into a Special Order by Consent (SOC) WQ S05-015 Ad II with the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission whereby operation of the Jackson County#1 Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has been placed under interim effluent limitations and an enforceable schedule while the existing WWTP is being upgraded. Under section 2 of the Special Order by Consent, the TWSA was required to comply with interim effluent limitations as set forth in the Consent Order. The WWTP failed to comply with the interim effluent limitations for Total Suspended Solids contained in "Attachment A" of the Order for the month of January 2010. After careful review of this matter, I have not found grounds for sufficient justification to waive the stipulated penalty, therefore, and pursuant to section 3 of the Special Order by Consent, a stipulated penalty in the amount of$1,000.00 is now due for said violation. 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 y+ Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally y An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Joe Cline September 17, 2010 Page 2 Payment by certified check payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be submitted to the Department at the address given below within thirty (30) days from receipt of this demand: Point Source /Compliance Branch Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 You are reminded that payment of said penalties mentioned in this letter will not foreclose further penalties for any future or continuing violations, failure to meet deadline dates, or interim effluent violations. If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must file your original petition with the: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714 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 If you have any questions concerning this notification please contact Mr. Keith Haynes of this Office at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection cc: DENR General Counsel NPDES Unit ARO SP-2010-0027.doc A7MA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 20, 2010 William E. McCoy 33 Timberwood Drive Asheville,NC 28806 Dear Mr. McCoy: This letter is a follow-up to our conversation on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, where you expressed your desire to perform limited excavation within an un-named tributary to Lees Creek located on your property. In order for this proposed activity to proceed with the review process, you must include the following with your completed Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application: • A map clearly detailing the watershed drainage area above the stream segment in question. • A horizontal and longitudinal plan for the resultant stream channel indicating a stable position in the landscape, along with a cross sectional area which does not exceed the published regional curve dimensions for the measured drainage. • A monitoring plan which provides for channel stability monitoring for a period not to exceed 5 years, along with a contingency plan for any necessary adjustments revealed with the monitoring data. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500 or at kevin.barnettgncderingov for clarification. Sincerely, Kevin Barnett Environmental Specialist S:\SWP\Buncombe\401 s\Non-DOT\McCoy.NewLeicesterHighway\McCoy.PCN.streamexcavation.Buncombe.doc 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 � /`I, Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ; atK1/rr�b{!✓,1 An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer %�_ '� \i Arj'1' ' NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Goleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 21, 2010 Matt Davis D&S Asphalt Materials 265 Hugh Champion Rd Tryon NC 28782 SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection D&S Asphalt Materials Inc Permit No: NCG160140 Polk County Dear Mr. Davis: This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on September 14, 2010. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG160140. Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations and comments for your reference. Please contact me at(828) 296-4653 or linda.wiggs&ncdenr.gov, if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Linda Wiggs Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection Enclosure cc: Central Files Asheville Files S:\SWP\Polk\Stormwater\NCG16 Asphalt Paving Mixtures\D&S Asphalt\LTR-sept 2010.cloc Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality,org Natura!!ff An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG160140 Effective: 10/01/09 Expiration: 09/30/14 Owner: D&S Asphalt Materials SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: D&S Asphalt Materials Inc County: Polk 265 Hugh Champion Rd Region: Asheville Tryon NC 28782 Contact Person: Matt Davis Title: Phone:828-894-2778 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Certification: Phone: Secondary ORC(s): On-Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 09/14/2010 Entry Time: 02:45 PM Exit Time: 03:45 PM Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs Phone: 828-296-4500 Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.4653 Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Asphalt Paving Mixture Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: ■Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Question Areas: Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCG160140 Owner-Facility: D&S Asphalt Materials Inspection Date: 09/14/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Inspection Summary: Overall the facility was well kept at the time of the inspection.There were a couple of items that needed attention or documenting, but the facility is well run and nicely laid out with one Stormwater Discharge Outfall location. Secondary containment of liquid asphalt may need better housekeeping to avoid accumulated stormwater contamination. Also booms or petroleum absorbancy products should be onsite. There was no apparent product released to stormwater discharge outfall noted during inspection. However, there was some residual within the secondary containment area that preventative measures and proper documentation when accumulated stormwater is released needs attention by facility (Part II Section A#2.(b)). Facility inspections are required to be documented (Part II Section A#8) at a minimum semi-annually. The current permit has Tiered Response(Part II Section B), any resulting improvements from a Tiered Response should be documented in SP3 (Part II Section A#2.(c),#4.,#7.) For example, the facility's previous analytical results(March 2008, March 2009) indicated elevated Total Suspended Solid (TSS) results,the facility paved the entrance drive and the latest TSS results have improved. Facility is likely going to set up a Laboratory onsite,this should be noted in SP3 accordingly. Page: 2 Permit: NCG160140 Owner-Facility: D&S Asphalt Materials Inspection Date: 09/14/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ■ ❑ 1=1 p #Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? ■ ❑ ❑ 11 #Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? ■ n #Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? ■ n t'l 11 #Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? ■ n n 0 #Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? n n ■ n #Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ■ #Does the Plan include a BMP summary? ■ ❑ ❑ n #Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ■ n n Cl #Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? ■ ❑ ❑ n #Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? n n n ■ #Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ■ n n n #Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? Q n n ■ #Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? ■ n n n Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ■ n n n Comment: The facility had developed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SP3), although the SP3 had not been totally implemented. The facility is well maintained and appears to be doing the required components of the SP3, but not always documenting the activities(i.e. facility inspections need to be performed and documented semi-annually, secondary containment records need to be completed, and changes to BMPs need to be documented). Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ■ n n ❑ Comment: Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ■ n 110 #Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? n n ■ Comment: Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE #Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ n #Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ n n n Page: 3 Permit: NCG160140 Owner-Facility: D&S Asphalt Materials Inspection Date: 09/14/2010 Inspection Type:Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine #If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? D Q ■ 0 #Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ■ ❑ n ❑ Comment: Page: 4 H_ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 21, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Angelo Accetturo Wilderness Trail 140 Azalea Cir Banner Elk,NC 28604 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF CONTINUING VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Wilderness Trail DWQ Tracking Number: NCR001102 NOV-2010-PC-1027 Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In-stream sediment) Avery County Response deadline: October 21, 2010 Dear Mr. Accetturo: On August 25, 2010, Linda Wiggs from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection for Wilderness Trail along Elk Park Highway in Avery County. Avery County representatives, Army Corp of Engineer representatives, as well as yourself and your consultants were present. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 and stream standards violations were noted during the inspection and file review. Sediment impacts to Greenbriar Creek and tributaries to Greenbriar Creek (class C-Trout waters) remain and continue to worsen, constituting permit and standard violations. Approximately 10,000 feet of stream are impacted with varying depths of sediment. As a result of the site inspection and file review, the following violations, detailed below, were noted: SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-298-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Naturally Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Angelo Accetturo September 21,2010 Page 2 of 4 VIOLATIONS I. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 - A Construction Stormwater Permit (NCGO10000)is issued upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for sites greater than one acre. Specifically, the NCG010000 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. Rain Gauge Data (Part I. Section B. No. 1.) Rain gauge data, measured daily, was not recorded and available for review. b. Schedule of Compliance (Part I. Section C. No. 2) Failure to operate and maintain stormwater controls to optimum efficiency as cited by Avery County inspection dated 8-25-10, represents a violation of NCGO10000 Permit. c. Minimum Monitoring and Record Keeping (Part I. Section B. No. 3) Inspection records of erosion& sedimentation control measures and stormwater discharges, collected weekly and after every half-inch or greater rain event, were not recorded and available for review. d. Final Limitations and Controls for Stormwater Discharges (Part I. Section A. No.2) Failure to follow Erosion Control Plan, as cited in Avery County inspection dated 8-25-10, represents a violation of NCG010000 Permit. e. Twenty-four Hour Reporting (Part II. 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 10,000 feet of Greenbriar Creek and tributaries to Greenbriar Creek, was impacted by sediment deposition greater than 6 inches throughout the stream reach, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f) REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing by October 21,2010. Your response should be sent to both the attention of Linda Wiggs, 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 NCG010000 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 NCG010000 Permit and your Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. .aro z1,2010 4 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 the August 25, 2010 inspection 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. 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. 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). TI. 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 Greenbriar streams. 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, and authorization necessary to achieve compliance. It is recommended that your consultant contact Linda Wiggs 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. Angelo Accetturo September 21,2010 Page 4 of 4 • 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 Linda S Wiggs. 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 Linda Wiggs at (828) 296-4500. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit-Central Office ARO File Copy Corp of Engineers-Asheville (e-copy) Avery County Planning (e-copy) S:\SWP\Avery\Stormwater\NCGOI Construction\WildemessTrail-NCROO1102\nov-2010-pc1027.doc A LA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H, Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 21, 2010 Jason Conner B.V. Hedrick Gravel and Stone Post Office Box 425 Swarmanoa,North Carolina 28778 Subject: No Exposure Certification-Denial NCGNE0698 Green Lee Mine McDowell County Dear Mr. Conner: The Division of Water Quality(DWQ)has reviewed the No Exposure Certification for Exclusion submitted for the Green Lee Mine. The information gathered by DWQ staff indicated that a No Exposure is not appropriate under the NCG020000 permit. Staff noted that current site conditions would likely allow for a modified monitoring schedule under the existing permit while the site is inactive. Please contact Kevin Barnett at 828-296-4659 or kevin.bamett@ncdenr.gov, if you have any questions or need any other assistance. Sincerely, Roger Edwards Regional Office Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Stormwater Permitting Unit Files ARO File Copy S:\SWP\McDowell\Stormwater\NCG02 Mining\Hedrick Industri es\NE.Den ial.NCG020231.doc Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70.Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarolina An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Naturallil NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 21, 2010 Jason Conner B.V. Hedrick Gravel and Stone Post Office Box 425 Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Subject: No Exposure Certification-Denial NCGNE0699 Woody Pit McDowell County Dear Mr. Conner: The Division of Water Quality(DWQ) has reviewed the No Exposure Certification for Exclusion submitted for the Woody Pit. ne information gathered by DWQ staff indicated that a No Exposure is not appropriate under the NCG020000 permit. Staff noted that current site conditions would likely allow for a modified monitoring schedule under the existing permit while the site is inactive. Please contact Kevin Barnett at 828-296-4659 or kevin.barnett@a,ncdenr.gov, if you have any questions or need any other assistance. Sincerely, Roger Edwards Regional Office Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: Stormwater Permitting Unit Files ARO File Copy S:\SWP\McDowell\Stormwater\NCG02 Mining\Hedrick Industries\NE.Den ial.NCG020333.doe Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 One Internet:www,ncwaterqualit .org NorthC,/aarr�oliina An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer Naturally �r"" lly ��';�' k RCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 21, 2010 Don Sudy 558 New Bern Station Court Charlotte,North Carolina 28209 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification-Approval Don Sudy, Lot 244 DWQ Project# 20100668 Burke County CTB30/Lake James/ 11-(23)/Class WS-V, B Dear Mr. Sudy: 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 159 linear feet of shoreline for the purpose of shoreline stabilization and water access at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the tached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers(USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE General Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Catawba Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project,you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount A roved(Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters l 59 (linear feet) Stabilization Additional Conditions 1. Diffuse Flow All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into waters. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 �tle Otie Carolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Sudy Shoreline Stabilization September 21,2010 Page 2 of 2 2. Burke County Catawba Buffer Ordinance The proposed project must comply with the Burke County local riparian buffer ordinance approved by the Division of Water Quality under the Catawba River Basin: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers, 15A NCAC 02B .0243(b). 3. Turbidity Standard The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs(Nephelometric Turbidity Units)shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B. .0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. 4. Rip-Rap Installation Riprap shall be placed as a linear protective measure upon the natural or re-graded slopes. Stone used in stabilization shall be a random size,varying from Class B riprap up to 6 feet in diameter to provide additional wildlife habitat. All exposed soils above the Riprap stabilized area shall be replanted in accordance with the attached Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. 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. f This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHSIkhb Eric: GC3693 Certificate of Completion Catawba River Buffer Rule Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration cc: Carissa Castle, Bernick Enterprises, LLC Burke County Planner USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy G AWPDATA\DEMWQ\Burke\401 s\10-0436.Lindquist.ShorelineStabil.approval.doe AJ�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 September 21, 2010 Mark Tucker 6580 Willowbottom Road Hickory,North Carolina 28602 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Mark Tucker,Lot 155 DWQ Project# 20100629 McDowell County CTB30/Lake James/ l l-(23)/Class WS-V, B Dear Mr. Tucker: 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 98 linear feet of shoreline for the purpose of shoreline stabilization and water access at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the ttached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers(USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE General Permit Verification. In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to)Erosion and Sediment Control and Catawba Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project,you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved(Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters 198 (linear feet) Stabilization Additional Conditions 1. Diffuse Flow All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into waters. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www,ncwaterquality.org 'Vatutrally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Tucker Shoreline Stabilization September 21,2010 Page 2 of 2 2. Catawba Buffer Ordinance The proposed project must comply with the Catawba River Basin: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers, 15A NCAC 02B .0243(b). 3. Turbidity Standard The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs(Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B. .0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. 4. Rip-Rap Installation Riprap shall be placed as a linear protective measure upon the natural or re-graded slopes. Stone used in stabilization shall be a random size, varying from Class B riprap up to 6 feet in diameter to provide additional wildlife habitat. All exposed soils above the Riprap stabilized area shall be replanted in accordance with the attached Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. 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 J , Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, 7' Iry L . " Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHS/khb Enc: GC3693 Certificate of Completion Catawba River Buffer Rule Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration cc: Carissa Castle, Bennick Enterprises, LLC McDowell County Planner USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy S:\SWP\McDowell\401s\Non-DOT\MarkTucker\01-0629.Tucker.Shorelinestabi1.approval.doc`' -/ A=*rA1 !C1DENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 21, 2010 Joe Davis 375 Magnolia Drive Nebo,North Carolina 28761 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification-Approval Joe Davis, Lot 12 DWQ Project# 20100662 McDowell County CTB30/Lake James/ l l-(23)/Class WS-V, B Dear Mr. Davis: 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 160 linear feet of shoreline for the purpose of shoreline stabilization and water access at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the �ttached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693, This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE General Permit Verification. In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Catawba Buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters 1 160 (linear feet) Stabilization Additional Conditions 1. Diffuse Flow All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into waters. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org ��tlil'1���� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer 6 t l Davis Shoreline Stabilization September 21,2010 Page 2 of 2 2. Catawba Buffer Ordinance The proposed project must comply with the Catawba River Basin: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Buffers, 15A NCAC 02B .0243(b). 3. Turbidity Standard The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs(Nephelometric Turbidity Units)shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B. .0200.Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. 4. Rip-Rap Installation Riprap shall be placed as a linear protective measure upon the natural or re-graded slopes. Stone used in stabilization shall be a random size,varying from Class B riprap up to 6 feet in diameter to provide additional wildlife habitat. All exposed soils above the Riprap stabilized area shall be replanted in accordance with the attached Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. 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 Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHS/khb Eric: GC3693 Certificate of Completion Catawba River Buffer Rule Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration cc: Carissa Castle, Bennick Enterprises, LLC McDowell County Planner USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy S:\SWPNcDowell\401s\Non-DOT\Davis,Joe\01-0662.Davis.ShorelineStabil.approval.(,,__.,. A 7L4LA. WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 21, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Steve and Peggy Im Post Office Box 1547 Eatonville, Washington 98328 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF CONTINUING and ADDITIONAL VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Im Property NOV-2008-CV-0016 Failure to Secure 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) Removal of Best Usage Cherokee County Response deadline: October 5, 2010 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Im: On September 1, 2010, Kevin Barnett from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), along with David McHenry of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, conducted a site inspection for the Im property along Ebenezer Road in Cherokee County. 401 certification and stream standards violations were noted during the inspection and file review. Fill impacts to Rose Creek and an un-named tributary to Rose Creek (Classified WS-IV) were documented constituting permit, certification and standard violations. It was discovered that four (4) twenty foot culverts, a concrete dam with an associated—15 feet of rock fill have been installed in Rose Creek and its tributaries, along with a significantly reduced flow by method of a water pumping system (fed by the above referenced impoundment). Several of these impacts were previously cited in a Notice of Violation issued September 22, 2008, for which a Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) was submitted on October 9, 2008. Additional information was requested by letter dated November 17, 2008, and after receiving no response, the application was returned as incomplete on December 22, 2008, which instructed you to submit a plan for the removal of all unauthorized impacts. NO such plan has been received. 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 Aaturally An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Steve and Peggy Im September 21,2010 Page 2 of 3 As a result of the site inspection and file review, the following violations, detailed below, were noted: I Failure to Secure 401 WQC II Removal of Best Usage 15A NCAC 0213.0211 (2) VIOLATIONS I. Failure to Secure 401 WQC—A Notice of Violation was issued September 22, 2008 for unauthorized culverts and concerte dam/rock fill. Steve and Peggy Im, through Ryan Helton(Agent) submitted a Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) on October 9, 2008. The impacts were never authorized by the US Army Corps of Engineers nor the Division of Water Quality. A Pre-Construction Notification submitted to DWQ is required prior to the above-mentioned impacts pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0500. IL Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 0211.0211 (2)—Greater than 1,000 feet of Rose Creek(Classified WS-IV) was impacted by the removal of flow, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2). REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond on, or before close of business, October 5, 2010. 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: • Why culverts and a dam were installed without first obtaining authorization. • Why significant water is being removed from Rose Creek, such that Best Usage is being removed. • Why a restoration plan was not submitted as required in the Return and Incomplete letter issued December 22, 2008. • A thorough and complete restoration plan must be submitted which will provide for the removal of the 4 unauthorized culverts, the concrete dam along with rock fill, and a final stream plan dimension,plan and profile for the restoration of the channels where these impacts will be removed, including a discussion as to how the hydraulic flow will be returned to Rose Creek. Jl im ,2010 hank you for your attention to this matter. This Office will be 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) 296-4500, Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy US Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office Division of Land Resources Ryan Helton, Agent Post Office Box 1125, Copper Hill, Tennessee 37317 Cherokee County Planning S:\SWP\Cherokee\401s\Non-DOT\Rose Creek Comp]aint\NOV2008CVOO16.lm.Continuing.doe _l __ __ 74NCDENR �o North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 21, 2010 Rob Evans NC Plant Conservation Program 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Ochlawaha Bog Restoration DWQ Project# 10-0599 Henderson County FRB02/Mud Creek/6-55 /C Dear Mr. Evans: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application 'associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.005 acres of wetlands and 1,500 feet of streams waters for the purpose of stream and wetland restoration at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3689. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 27 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference = Stream 1,500 (feet) DWGs dated 7.20.10 Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-4500t FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwaterquality:org �VR'tlll't�lj(y An Equal Opportunity 1.Affirmative Action Employer Rob Evans September 21,2010 Page 2 of 2 404/CAMA Wetlands 0.005 (acres) DWGs dated 7.20.10 Additional Conditions 1. The project shall follow the QAPP dated August 16, 2010. If the monitoring results indicate that structural modifications or repairs are needed, approval shall be sought from the DWQ prior to implementation. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Chuck Cranford in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4664. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHSlcbc Eric: GC3689 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy S:\S WP\Henderson\401 salon-DOMehlawaha Bog\APRVL.9.15.10.doc WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 22, 2010 Danny Searcy—Director of Planning Rutherford County Planning Department 174 Fairground Road Spindale, NC 28160 Jason Ruff Chief Building Inspector Rutherford County Building Inspections 141 West Third Street Rutherfordton,NC 28139 Subject: Request to Hold Project Permits Queens Gap Development Dear Messrs. Searcy and Ruff: The Division of Water Quality has been forced to issue a number of Notices of Violation related to stream impacts and NPDES Construction Stormwater permit condition violations at the Queens Gap development. The State Attorney General's office is currently pursuing collection of assessments issued as a result of the developer's actions. It seems the development may be undergoing some sort of ownership change. The development's status is not fully clear at this point. The Division would like to request that Rutherford County withhold and/or suspend any permits associated with the development. We anticipate these actions would help facilitate the resolution of stream damages, which includes damage to private property adjacent to the site, and other violations prior to any continued development activity on the site. In addition, for your information, The Division of Land Resources also has the site under multiple violations and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has suspended the 404 Permit related to impacts within the golf course portion. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOfthCarolina Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 y� `! Internet: www.ncwatergLiality.org �'J�,/�atul ab` l An Equal OPPortunity\Affirmative Action Employer Rutherford County September 22,2010 Page 2 of 2 Thank you for your consideration in this matter. The Division appreciates any support you can provide. Sincerely, ,may tit C.- • �G ,�-�,�„�� Roger C. Edwards, Regional Office Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: John Condrey- Rutherford County Manager 289 N. Main St. Rutherfordton,NC 28139 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 22, 2010 Thomas Frungillo 3403 Old Onslow Rd Greensboro,NC 27407 Subject: Incident Closure NOV-2008-OP-0038 Caldwell County Dear Mr. Frungillo: The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has completed a site visit and inspection of your property related to the subject Notice of Violation. The work that has been completed to stabilize the site has satisfactorily resolved the violations noted in NOV-2008- OP-0038. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact me at (828) 296-4500. Sincere, Linda Wiggs Surface Water Protection Section Environmental Specialist cc: ARO File Copy DWQ Central Files S:\SWP\Caldwell\Comp]aints\Frungillo\NOV-2008-op-0038 Closure.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828 29 1 FAX:828-299 70431 Customer Service:1-877 623 674$ ��turaCl� Internet: www.ncwatcwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer % _ I �`_ ___ �T:•� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 22, 2010 Jonathan and Kathleen Grayson 4020 NC HWY 226 Bostic,NC 28018 Robert C. Grayson and Harold S. Grayson 223 Red Bud Lane Bostic,NC 28018 Subject: Incident Closure NOV-2010-OP-0038 Rutherford County Dear Property Owners: The Division of Water Quality(DWQ)has completed a site visit and inspection of your property related to the subject Notice of Violation. The work that has been completed to vegetate and stabilize the streambanks at the site has satisfactorily resolved the violations noted in NOV-2010- OP-0038. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact me at chuck.cranfordnncdenr.gov or(828) 296-4664. Sincerely, �f lo:rd Chuck Cr Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy Darlene Kucken- Division of Land Resources (e-copy) Liz Hair—USACE (e-copy) Rutherford County Planning S:\SWP\Rutherford\Complaints\Redbud Lane\CLO.9.22.10.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NofthCa,Tolina Phone:828-296-4500\FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwatergLiality.org v An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer /J�,/�atura!!'y A LT M_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 September 22, 2010 Dale Hamlin Carriage Park 2827 Haywood Rd Hendersonville,NC 28791 Subject: Incident Closure NOV-2010-SS-0005 Henderson County Dear Mr. Hamlin: The Division of Water Quality(DWQ)has received a remediation report from Clearwater Environmental Consultants, Inc., related to the subject Notice of Violation. DWQ conducted a follow-up site visit on September 2, 2010 and has reviewed the information provided by Clearwater. The DWQ understands an adjacent landowner has not allowed your staff access to complete sediment removal on their property. Therefore, although some sediment impacts to surface waters remain,the written response and the sediment removal results observed at the site have satisfactorily resolved the violations noted in NOV-2010-SS-0005. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact me at chuck.cranfordnncdenr.gov or(828) 296-4664. Sincerely, z7 Chuck Cranford Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection cc: Clement Riddle—CEC, Inc. Tim Fox—Henderson County John Hennessey—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy S:\SWP\Henderson\Complaints\Carriage Park\CLO.9.22.10.doc 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 �aturallr� Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org 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 September 22,2010 Richard A.Lipsey 6823 Exchequer Drive Baton Rouge,LA 70809 Subject: Return of Application 401 Water Quality Certification Lipsey Water Facility DWQ Project#05-0844 V 2 Macon County Dear Mr. Lipsey: The Division of Water Quality(DWQ)has reviewed the most recent application submittal, dated June 24,2010, 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 subject project are approved at this time. To pursue the project further, a new Pre-Construction Notification(PCN)and applicable fee will be required. Prior to resubmitting a PCN for this project, it is recommended you utilize the 401 Oversight/Express Permitting PCN Submittal Checklist. This document provides a comprehensive list of submittal requirements and is available from the DWQ website: http://portal.ncdenr.org web/wq/swp/ws/401/certsandperfnits/appl /f�. 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, ' \ Roger C.Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: John Jacobs—543 Depot St.Franklin,NC 28734 Ronnie Dilbeck—Green Solutions Environmental (e-copy) Lori Beckwith—USACE(e-copy) David McHenry—NCWRC(e-copy) Matt Mason—Macon County(e-copy) Ian McMillan-401 Permitting Unit ARO File copy S:\SWP\Macon\401s\Non-DOT\Lipsey Water Facility\RTN.9.22.10.doc S41W NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 22, 2010 Rutherford County DWQ Project 20100757 NC SR 1156(Martin Road) Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Mr. J.J. Swain,Jr.,P.E. Division 13 Engineer North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina,28802 Dear Mr. Swain: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, for the following impacts in two(2)unnamed tributaries to the Broad River for the purpose of widening and paving NCSR 1156(Martin Road) in Rutherford County: Stream Impacts in the Broad River Basin Site Permanent Fill Temporary Permanent Temporary Total Stream in Intermittent Impacts in Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Stream (linear Intermittent Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring ft) Stream Stream Stream (linear ft) Mitigation (linear ft) (linear ft) (linear ft) (linear ft) Site d 0 0 19 20 39 0 Site 2 0 0 19 Z0 39 0 Total 0 0 1 38 40 78 0 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 38 linear ft. Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Project: 40 linear ft. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated September 9, 2010 (received September 13, 2010), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3820, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit Number 14. In addition,you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control,Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the property is sold,the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project(now or in the future)exceed one acre, or if total impacts to streams(now 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 �aturallr� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr. J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E. September 22, 2010 Page Two 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. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this Certification. 3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with th project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 5. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 6. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 7. The stream channel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum extent practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation responsible for maintaining stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to stream channel shall b(. temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. _,wain,Jr., P.E. 1ber 22,2010 ,o Three 8. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the crossing, shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 9. Native riparian vegetation (e.g. rhododendron, dog hobble, willows, alders, sycamores, dogwoods, black walnut and red maple) must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction. 10. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 11. Rip-rap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed, sized and installed. 12. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the banks rather than in the stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the introduction of other pollutants into the stream. 13. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters must be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants,hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. 14. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. 15. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 16. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills. 17. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this certification. 18. 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. 19. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. 25. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. Mr. J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E. September 22,2010 Page Four 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 the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty(60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. if modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty(60)days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made,this Certification shall be final and binding. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Mr.Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Lori Beckwith, USACE,Asheville Field Office Roger Bryan, Division 13, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental David McHenry, NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Asheville Regional Office 100757(Swain)NCSR 1156(Martin Road) A"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 September 22, 2010 Rutherford County TIP B-4262 DWQ Project 20100733 NCSR 1520(Rock Road) Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Mr. J. J. Swain,Jr., P.E. Division 13 Engineer North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina,28802 Dear Mr. Swain: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below,for the following impacts in an unnamed tributary to Cathey's Creek for the purpose of replacing the existing bridge with a 99 linear feet aluminum box culvert on NCSR 520 (Rock Road ) in Rutherford County: Stream Impacts in the Broad River Basin Site Permanent Fill Temporary Permanent Temporary Total Stream in Intermittent Impacts in Fill in Impacts in Stream Impacts Stream (linear Intermittent Perennial Perennial Impact Requiring ft) Stream Stream Stream (linear ft) Mitigation linear ft linear ft linear ft linear ft Site 1 0 0 99 20 1 119 0 Total 0 0 99 1 20 . 119 0 Total Permanent Stream Impacts for Project: 99 linear ft.Total Temporary Stream Impacts for Project: 20 linear ft. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated September 1, 2010 (received September 7, 2010), including the environmental commitments made in the application letter. After reviewing your application, we have decided that these impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 3820, corresponding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional General 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 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,ncwaterqual4.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr. J. J. Swain,Jr., P.E. September 22,2010 Page Two 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. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters unless otherwise approved by this Certification. 3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with tb,,— project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 4. Unless otherwise approved in this certification, placement of culverts and other structures in open waters and streams shall be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required. 5. NCDOT will need to adhere to all appropriate in-water work moratoria prescribed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. 6. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and/or sills where appropriate. Widening the stream channel should be avoided. Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage. 7. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. 8. The stream channel shall be excavated no deeper than the natural bed material of the stream, to the maximum exte` practicable. Efforts must be made to minimize impacts to the stream banks, as well as to vegetation responsible for maintaining stream bank stability. Any applicable riparian buffer impact for access to stream channel shall be temporary and be revegetated with native riparian species. ,ain, Jr., P.E. ,er 22,2010 l hree 9. 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. 10. The dimension, pattern and profile of the stream, above and below the crossing, shall not be modified. Disturbed floodplains and streams shall be restored to natural geomorphic conditions. 11. 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. 12. The use of rip-rap above the Normal High Water Mark shall be minimized. Any rip-rap placed for stream stabilization shall be placed in stream channels in such a manner that it does not impede aquatic life passage. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. The Permittee shall ensure that the final design drawings adhere to the permit and to the permit drawings submitted for approval. 17. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 18. 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. a. No rock, sand or other materials shall be dredged from the stream channel except where authorized by this certification. 20. 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. 21. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no flatter than 3:1, unless otherwise authorized by this certification. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. The Permittee shall report any violations of this certification to the Division of Water Quality within 24-hours of discovery. Upon completion of the project (including any impacts at associated borrow or waste sites), the NCDOT Division Engineer shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. Mr. J. J. Swain, Jr., P.E. September 22, 2010 Page Four 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 the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within sixty(60) days following receipt of this Certification. This request must be in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699-6714. If modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on the modifications upon written request within sixty(60)days following receipt of the Certification. Unless such demands are made,this Certification shall be final and binding. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. Mike Parker of the Asheville Regional Office at 828.296.4500. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Lori Beckwith, USACE,Asheville Field Office Roger Bryan, Division 13,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Marla Chambers,NCWRC Transportation Permitting Unit Asheville Regional Office 100733(Swain)B4262 NCSR 1520 Rock Road ATmA.. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 23, 2010 Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Inspection NCSR 1783 Upward Road DWQ Project 08-1327 TIP No. R-4430 Henderson County Dear Mr. Setzer: On September 2, 2010, I inspected the construction work on Upward Road between US Highway 176 and Howard Gap Road in Henderson County. Most of the construction was taking place between Interstate 26 and Howard Gap Road and construction is taking place on the culvert near US 176. Sediment and erosion control measures appeared to be in good condition. Please ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and that seeding and mulching are performed as needed to protect downstream waters. Please refer to the attached copy of the inspection report for additional comments regarding the inspection. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Aaron Powell Mark Davis, Division 14,DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office Upward Road R-4430 Inspection Letter September 2010 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.orq Nahmalf An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer L/ DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: September 2,2010 County: Henderson Region: I Asheville DOT Division: Division 14 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑ Complaint ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: 08-1327 NW Permit#: 13, 12, 14 IP#: Project Name: Upward Road Widening Proiect R-4430 Location of Project: Upward Road(NCSR 1783)between US Highway 176 and Howard Gap Road Project Complete: ❑Yes X No; If no, estimated date of completion: Activities(DOT): Water Quality Concerns (DWQ): X❑ Bridge ❑ Steam Standards Violation X❑ Culvert X❑ Turbidity ❑ Bottomless Culvert ❑ Evidence of spills ❑ Bottomless Arch ❑ Oil/Petroleum X❑ Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization ❑ Solid Waste ❑ Spoil Pile ❑ Failed E& S control measures ❑ Borrow Pit X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Stream Restoration X❑ Fill ❑ On-site Stream Relocation ❑ Buffer Impacts(see below) ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Other X❑ Bank Stabilization ❑ Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Estimated Acres ❑ Zone I Est Acres ❑ Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: I - Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar-Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact[ ft/ ac Zone 2: ]Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact ft/ ac Buffer Designation: ❑Exempt []Allowable ❑Allowable w/mitigation ❑Prohibited DWO Site Visits for DOT Proiects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Bat Fork Creek and tributaries,tributary to Dunn Creek and tributaries to King Creek Basin/ Subbasin: French Broad 040302 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated x❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-1 ❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert ❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: X❑0— 1/10`h acre ❑1/1 I'h to 1/3rd acre 0.1 acre ❑1/3rd to 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet 891 linear feet Additional comments: Reviewed project with DOT staff. Seeding and/or matting should be performed as areas are graded. Maintain erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. Construction has started on culvert near US 176 and work has started on the new I-26 bridges. The stormwater control pond is almost complete. Upward Road R-4430 Inspection September 2010 44A, AWENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 23, 2010 Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E. Division 14 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation 253 Webster Road Sylva,North Carolina 28779 Subject: Stormwater Inspection US Highway 64 DWQ Project No. 08-0396 TIP No. A-0011 BB Clay County Dear Mr. Setzer: On September 8, 2010, I conducted a stormwater inspection for TIP Project No. A-0011 BB, US Highway 64 construction project in Clay County. The rainfall data and erosion control records appear to be maintained in good order. Continue to ensure that these records are maintained during the life of the project. Please refer to the attached inspection report for additional comments and/or recommendations. If you have questions,please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, /,-:;,-62'&' Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Trent Anderson, P.E. Mark Davis, Division 14, DEO Ed Ingle,Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Setzer)A-0011 BB September 2010 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 North'C/yarofina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer vVa`JlK[ally Form A June-0u5 SR_-Inspection form- Coi7sfruction Sformwvai'er Permilt�]PDES NCG010000 Site blame: DWQ R0: .. Inspector � ,� y 1 DWQ Inspection date: (Al,V Location: 2.County: (A2) S. Stream: (A5)� 3.Rosin: (Al 6.Class�fi)� 10 t r 4. Location description: (Topographical viciniPyUmap of site is attached for case file) 7. Land disturbance clue to construction/development? (Af) i _ No S. On-site representative available during inspection? A8) Names} Title(s Employer(s) 9. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan(Part 1.Section A. No. 2.) Is a co of the approved Ian on site and available for review? A9 �.Flo r Not PY PP P ( ) ^' -- Inspected* 10.Rain Gauge(€'art 1. Section B. No. 1. Is a rain gauge resent on the site at the time of inspection? (Al T7 Not 9 g P. p ( ) _ tdo InspeclecI4 11.Rain Gauge Data(Part 11.Section B.B. No. 1.)1.) . Is rain gauge data measured and recorded? (Al 1) Inspected,., Data from past 14 da s: Meek 1 Date; Amount: a. . Week 2 Date: Amount: t = .... 12.Minimum Monitoring&Record Keeping (Part 1. Section B. No,3.? Are inspection records of erosion&sedimentation control facilities complete &available on re nest? (Al 2). vs r^ rlo t— Not Inspected' Dates of documented insoections during the past 14 day Week 1 �+ r Week 2 13.Sedimentation impacts to waters: 14. Linear (t of stream impacts: Typical range of sediment depth: (A13a) to (Al 4) _ { Maximum depth of sediment: (A13b)` 15, Photo Documentation: Were photos taken? (A15) " iZ Photos(1.imeacted water 2.sedimentation depths,3.sediment controf measures, and 4.un-impacted upstream waters) and sketch/map of where photos were taken are attached for case rile 18,Notes Projact personnel not available during D WO site inspection 1-4 A74 i LA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 23, 2010 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 September 8, 2010, I inspected the construction work on US Highway 64 in Clay County and the project appears to be in compliance with the requirements of the 401 Certification. Construction work consists of heavy grading, pipe installation and paving. The erosion and sedimentation control structures, vegetative covering, and matting appear to be working properly. There are some areas where sediment control structures need cleaning and seeding and mulching should be conducted. 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, y Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: W. Trent Anderson Mark Davis,Division 14, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Setzer)US Highway 64 Inspection Letter September 2010 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 7, t Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NOl t11CijT 01..11la Internet:www.ncwateraualitv.ora ��tlll'lr�Cl,� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer yt` DWQ Site Visits for DOT Proiects Field Sheet DWQ representative:Lmichael R. Parker Date: [ September 8,2010 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 1 Est Acres1 -1 ❑ Zone 2 Est Acres Additional Stream Impacts: ❑yes X❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar-Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact 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-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW ❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW ❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert ❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: X❑0— 1/10d'acre ❑1/1 Ith to 1/3rd acre ❑1/3rdto 1.0 acre ❑> 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet Additional comments: Reviewed project with DOT staff. Grading and pipe work is continuing. Paving has started on the west end of the project and is moving forward. Sediment and erosion control structures appear to be working properly; however,some basins and sediment control structures are need of cleaning. Seed and/or matt areas that are needed. Continue to maintain erosion control devices and continue with seeding and matting as required to protect State surface waters. US Highway 64 Inspection September 2010 AriA XX rt NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 23, 2010 Nancy Aman, Registered Agent Hidden Lake Property Owners Association 1355 Virginia Circle Sanford,North Carolina 27332 James Chipperfield, President Hidden Lake Property Owners Association 216 Double Eagle Drive Nebo, North Carolina 28761 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification - Approval Hidden Lakes Dredging Project DWQ Project#2010-0623 McDowell County Broad/UT to Shoal Creek/9-41-12-1 /WS-V Dear Mr. Chipperfield and Mrs. Aman: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.5 acres of open waters for the purpose of sediment removal 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 3700. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 16 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Water Supply Watershed buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.ncwatergLiality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Naturally Hidden Lakes Property Owners Association September 23,2010 Page 2 of 3 Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters 0.50 (acres) Map Locator 1 Additional Conditions 1. Protective Fencing The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing (or similar high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing. The fringe wetland at the upper end of the lake shall be clearly marks and remain unaltered. 2. Turbidity Standard The turbidity standard of 25 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B. .0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. 3. No Impacts Beyond those in Application No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-Construction Notification. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. 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. Owners Association Aer completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the An Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office at ,28-296-4657. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHSIkhb Eric: GC3700 Certificate of Completion cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy S:\SWP\McDowe11\401 s\Non-DOT\HiddenLakesS-D\Approval.20100623.HiddenLakesLakeDredging.09-23-2010.doe A"I" ��L NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 24, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL .RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED loos 1680 0000 7514 7935 Joe Moretti Craftsman Village 8200 N.W. 58 h Street Miami, FL 32166 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Craftsman Village DWQ Tracking Number: NCR002716 NOV-2010-PC-1035 Construction Stormwater Permit Condition Violations Macon County Response deadline: October 13,2010 Dear Mr. Moretti: On August 24, 2010, Chuck Cranford from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection for Craftsman Village along Highway 441 in Macon County. Construction Stormwater Permit condition violations were noted during the inspection. VIOLATIONS I. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 -A Construction Stormwater Permit (NCGO10000) is issued upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan for sites greater than one acre. SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:828-296-45004 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquai An Equal Opportunity ti Affirmative rmattive Action Employer Joe Moretti September 24,2010 Page 2 of 3 a. Approved Plan(Part I. Section A: No. 2.) During the inspection,a copy of the approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan was not on site and available for review. (Note: A site representative was not available during the inspection.) b. Rain Gauge(Part I. Section B.No. 1.)A rain gauge was not observed on the site at the time of inspection. c. Rain Gauge Data (Part I. Section B.No. 1.)Rain gauge data, measured daily, was not recorded and available for review. (Note: A site representative was not available during the inspection.) d. Minimum Monitoring and Record Keeping(Part I. Section B. No. 3) Inspection records of erosion& sedimentation control measures and stormwater discharges, completed weekly and after every 1/2-inch or greater rain event,were not recorded and available for review. (Note: A site representative was not available during the inspection.) REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing by October 13, 2010. Your response should be sent to both 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 NCG010000 a. Please explain when you anticipate being in full compliance with your Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and the NCGO10000 Permit. The permit maybe downloaded at http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/u-q/ws/spLnTdessw#tab-3. b. Please explain why a rain gauge was not onsite. c. Minimum Monitoring and Record Keeping—Please provide copies of all monitoring and record keeping for the time period covering June 1, 2010 through August 30, 2010. Please refer to the Example Logsheet(Inspection Record),which can be downloaded at hqp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/Nvs/su/Llpdessw#tab--'I. This form is to be filled out for every week and after each 1/2-inch rain event. 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. .4,2010 s • Erosion and Sedimentation Control Measures are to be inspected every week and after each 1/2 inch rain event. It is required to individually list each of the measures (e.g. sediment traps, silt fences, etc.) inspected and include the following information in the ASSESSMENT OF CONTROL MEASURES Section of the Inspection Record. date of inspection, initials of the inspector, whether the device is operating properly, and any corrective actions taken as well as the date of the actions. • 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 inspected and include the following information in the STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALLS Section of the Inspection Record: date of inspection, initials of the inspector, evidence of erosion clarity and evidence of other pollutants in the STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALLS Section of the form. Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above-mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above,be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters,please contact Chuck Cranford at(828)296- 4664. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Matt Mason—Macon County ARO File Copy S:\SWP\Macon\Stormwater\NCG01 Construction\Craftsman Village\NOV-2010-PC-1035.doc /__ J' �_/ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 24,2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7009 1680 0000 7514 7928 Ricky Lane Moore Moore and Son Site Contractors, Inc. 103 McDowell Rd Mills River,NC 28759 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT NOV-2010-SS-0048 -- Stream Standard Violation- Other Waste (In-stream sediment) Removal of Best Usage Henderson County Response deadline: October 13,2010 Dear Mr. Moore: On August 27, 2010, Chuck Cranford from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality(DWQ) conducted a site inspection on your property in the Homestead at Mills River in Henderson County. Mr. Jason Fulton(N.C. Division of Land Resources) was present. Stream standards violations were noted during the inspection. Fill and sediment impacts to an unnamed tributary to the South Mills River(Class WS-II, Trout, HQW waters)were documented. Approximately 150 feet of stream and a downstream have been impacted. VIOLATIONS I. Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In-stream sediment) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f-Approximately 150 feet of an unnamed tributary to the South Mills River(Class WS- II, Trout, HQW waters) was impacted by sediment deposition greater than three (3) inches throughout the stream reach. A downstream pond has also received an indeterminate amount of sediment as well. These findings represent Water Quality Stream Standard violations of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f). SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE one t, 1 Location:2090 U.S,Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOPC�lCa1 011lla Phone::28-296-450Mwww.ncwaterquality.org FAX: .org 9-70431 Customer Service:1 877-623 6748 �����/�� Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org j An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Ricky Lane Moore September 24,2010 Page 2 of 3 II. Removal of Best Usage— 15A NCAC 02B.0211 (2)—Greater than 40 feet of an unnamed tributary to the South Mills River(Class WS-II, Trout, HQW waters) was impacted by fill from an inline sediment basin,representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2). REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing by October 13,2010. Your response should be sent to both 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. Stream Standard - Other Waste (In-Stream Sediment) and Removal of Best Usage— a. 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 and fill from the unnamed tributary to the South Mills River and the downstream pond. The Restoration Plan must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for review and approval prior to implementation. You should secure an environmental consultant experienced in stream restoration to assist you with development of your plan. 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 and fill will be removed and how impacted waters will be restored. Include details about how the pattern,profile and dimension of the impacted stream channel will be restored. 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. • A proposed schedule with dates that indicate when you expect to begin and complete the restoration. • A diagram of the stream channel, referenced with photo documentation of sediment and fill 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. ire 2010 J f hank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above-mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters,please contact Chuck Cranford at (828) 296- 4664. Sincerely, Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Tyler Crumbley—USACE (e-copy) Dave McHenry—NCWRC (e-copy) ARO File Copy S:\SWP\Henderson\Complaints\Homestead\NOV-2010-SS-0048.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 September 24,2010 Natalie Berry Henderson County Erosion Control 100 North King Street Hendersonville,NC 28792 Marcus Jones Henderson County Engineering 100 North King Street Hendersonville,NC 28792 Subject: Acknowledgement of Appreciation for the Work of Tim Fox Dear Ms. Berry and Mr. Jones: This letter represents a well-deserved acknowledgement of the commitment, dedication and diligence of Mr. Tim Fox. The Division of Water Quality works closely with your department on erosion control, stormwater,water supply watershed and related water quality issues and enjoys a very amicable and productive relationship. A large part of this successful partnership has to do with the personal efforts of Mr. Tim Fox. He is a tremendous asset to your organization. I look forward to continuing working closely with Tim and truly appreciate his knowledge,technical skills and willingness to pursue proper implementation and management of the complex set of regulations,rules and ordinances that must be dealt with everyday. Sincerely, Chuck Cranford Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection cc: Steve Wyatt-Henderson County Manager 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Suite#2 Hendersonville,NC 28792 Roger Edwards—DWQ Surface Water Protection Regional Office Supervisor S:\SWP\Henderson\Stormwater\NCGO1 Construction\LTR TimFox.9.23.10.doe SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NorthCarolina Phone:: www.ncwate1 FAX: 99 70431 Customer Service:l 877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Jf � � • WDE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director Dee Freeman Secretary September 24, 2010 Joseph Carriker Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC 526 South Church Street Charlotte,NC 28202 Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval Rocky Branch BAA DWQ Project# 10-0688 Macon County LTN03 /Nantahala River(Nantahala Lake) /2-57-(22.5)/B; Tr Dear Mr. Carriker: The Division of Water Quality has completed the review of your 401 Water Quality Certification application associated with the subject project listed above. Approval has been granted to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.04 acres of open waters for the purpose of boat access construction at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below. Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3693. This Certification allows you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project including(but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and trout buffer regulations. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved(Units) Plan Location or Reference Waters 0.04 (acres) I Plan View Sheet 1 of 1 Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 ATOne Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org NorthCarollna 4n Fnnnl(innnrfi mhr 1�ffrmo#ivo An}Inn Fmnln.or I��llt"l�j`lYJ Joseph Carriker September 24,2010 Page 2 of 2 Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification(associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts),you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,N.C. 27699- 6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Chuck Cranford in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4664. Sincerely, Coleen H. Sullins, Director CHSlcbc Eric: GC3693 Certificate of Completion cc: Jeff Ferguson—NCWRC (e-copy) Lori Beckwith-USACE (e-copy) 401 Permitting Unit—Central Office File Copy S:\SWP\Macon\401s\Non-DOT\Rocky Branch BAA\APRVL.9.23.10.doc A*A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen M. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 27, 2010 Land Planning Associates Patrick Rivers 110 West 1"Avenue, Suite A Easley, SC 29640 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Sediment Removal Plan Approval Culverts-UT Nicholson Creek NOV-2010-SS-0025,NOV-2010-SS-0026,NOV-2010-SS-0027 Transylvania County Dear Mr. Rivers: The Division of Water Quality received your correspondence on September 23, 2010 in response to the Notice of Violations noted above. The proposal includes the removal of sediment from an Unnamed Tributary to Nicholson Creek. The remedial actions presented in the Sediment Removal Plan have been found satisfactory and are approved. Activities involved in this approved plan, as well as submittal of the final report, are to be completed within thirty(30) days of this approval letter. Sincerely, J Linda Wiggs Environmental Specialist Surface Water Protection cc: ARO File Copy SAS WP\Transylvania\Complaints\pipefaiIure-UTNicholson\SedimentRemoval APPROVE.doc SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One L. Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOI t11C 01111a Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043\Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet) www,ncwaterquality.org Action ?at�/yiilt/ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer �/ Y `K`[t!-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 September 27,2010 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 September 16,2010, I inspected the construction work on the US Highway 19/19E Project in Madison and Yancey Counties. Major grading, culvert work, bridgework and paving are underway along the entire length of the project. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control structures are maintained and seeding and mulching are performed as required to protect State surface waters. Also,please refer to the attached inspection report for any specific items noted during the inspection. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, /10 , Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Randy McKinney, PE Roger Bryan, Division 13, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker,Asheville Regional Office US 19/19E September 2010 Inspection Letter SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION—Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.70 Highway,Swannanoa,NC 28778-8211 Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-7043 One Customer Service:1-877-6 8 NQIthCaroli 1a. Internet:www.ncwaterauality ty.orq ora /j' y� An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer (�ah �4 �J' ,_ DWO Site Visits for DOT Proiects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R. Parker Date: September 16,2010 County: Buncombe Region: Asheville DOT Division: FDivision 13 ^1 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 Quality Concerns(DWQ): 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 Proiects 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 ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORW X❑Trout ❑WS-III ❑NSW X❑HQW ❑WS-I ❑WS-IV ❑SA ❑CA Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert ❑Bottomless Culvert X❑Bridge ❑Bottomless Arch X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: ❑0— 1/10`h acre X01/11d'to 1/3`d acre X❑1/3rd 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 - -- --- -- - 1.Heavy grading, construction work and paving continue along the entire length of the project. 2.Seeding and mulching should be performed on all areas required due to the upcoming change of seasons. 3.All bare soil areas(both sides)where construction has not occurred for more than 15 days, should be temporary seeded or mulched. There are several areas on both sides that have been open for more than 15 days. 4.All sediment and erosion control basins should be inspected and cleaned out if needed. All silt fences should inspected and checked for proper operation. All high visibility fencing should be checked for proper installation. 5. Please continue to ensure that all sediment and erosion control devices are maintained and working properly. 6.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. 7.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. Sentember 2010 Inspection US Hwv. 19/19E A4,1'FA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Beverly Eaves Perdue Director Dee Freeman Governor Secretary September 27, 2010 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED — 7009 1680 0000 7616 2496 Randy Jameson, Vice President Ingles Market#179 of Hendersonville,NC P.O. Box 6676 Asheville,NC 28816 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION and RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Ingles Market#179 of Hendersonville,NC DWQ Tracking Number: NCR001975 NOV-2010-PC-1039 Construction Stormwater Permit-NCGO 10000 Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In-stream sediment) Henderson County Response deadline: October 14,2010 Dear Mr. Jameson: On September 22, 2010, Chuck Cranford from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a site inspection at the Ingles Market#179 of Hendersonville, NC along Howard Gap Road in Henderson County. Susan Wilson(DWQ) was present. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 and stream standard violations were noted during the inspection. Sediment impacts, in excess of 150 feet, to an unnamed tributary to Wolfpen creek (Class C waters) were documented. VIOLATIONS I. Stream Standard Violation - Other Waste (In-stream sediment) 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f- Greater than 150 feet of an unnamed tributary to Wolfpen Creek (Class C waters) was impacted by sediment deposition greater than three (3) inches throughout the stream reach, representing Water Quality Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3) (f). SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE One 17 Location:2090 U.S,Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 NOPChCc`lY Otllla Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org a atzda/`y An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer v ►" [�sZ` [i Randy Jameson September 27,2010 Page 2 of 4 II. Construction Stormwater PermitNCG010000 - 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. Rain Gauge (Part I. Section B. No. 1.) A rain gauge was not observed on the site at the time of inspection. b. Rain Gauge Data (Part I. Section B. No. 1.) Rain gauge data, measured daily, was not recorded and available for review. (Note: A site representative was not available during the inspection.) c. Minimum Monitoring and Record Keeping(Part I. Section B. No. 3) Inspection records of erosion& sedimentation control measures and stormwater discharges, collected weekly and after every half-inch or greater rain event, were not recorded and available for review. (Note: A site representative was not available during the inspection.) d. Twenty-four Hour Reporting(Part II Section E. No.3) The lack of notification to DWQ regarding sediment loss represents violations of NCGO10000 Permit. REQUIRED RESPONSE This Office requests that you respond in writing by October 14, 2010. Your response should be sent to both 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. Stream Standard - Other Waste (In-Stream Sediment) a. Please submit a Sediment Removal Plan to this office for review and approval. The Plan must address removal of accumulated sediment from the unnamed tributary to Wolfpen Creek, including the culverts carrying sediment from the Ingles property and partially through the Mount Pisgah Lutheran Church. You must secure an environmental consultant experienced in stream restoration to assist you with developing your Plan and obtaining any necessary approvals. It is recommended that your consultant contact Chuck Cranford of the Asheville Regional Office for additional guidance during Plan development. The Plan should include: • A narrative explaining how sediment will be removed; including, techniques, equipment, manpower and tools to be used. • A proposed schedule with dates that indicate when you expect to begin and complete the removal of sediment. • A diagram of the stream channel and culverts,referenced with photo documentation of sediment impacts before and after removal. • A narrative explaining how and where the removed sediment will be disposed and stabilized. :son .;r 27,2010 of 4 • Please explain how turbidity standards will not be exceeded. b. Once the work is complete, a final report documenting the results of the sediment removal activities should be submitted to Chuck Cranford. II. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 a. Please explain when you anticipate being in full compliance with the NCGO 10000 Permit. The permit may be downloaded at littp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/npdessw#tab-3. b. Please explain why a rain gauge was not onsite. c. Minimum Monitoring and Record Keeping—Please provide copies of all monitoring and record keeping for the time period covering July 1, 2010 through September 15, 2010. Please refer to the Example Logsheet (Inspection Record), which can be downloaded at http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/npdessw4tab-3. This form is to be filled out for every week and after each 1/2-inch rain event. 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 Measures are to be inspected every week and after each 1/2-inch rain event. It is required to individually list each of the measures (e.g. sediment traps, silt fences, etc.) inspected and include the following information in the ASSESSMENT OF CONTROL MEASURES Section of the Inspection Record: date of inspection, initials of the inspector, whether the device is operating properly, and any corrective actions taken as well as the date of the actions. • Stormwater Discharge Outfalls are to be inspected every week and after each %2-inch rain event. It is required to individually list each of the outfalls inspected and include the following information in the STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALLS Section of the Inspection Record: date of inspection, initials of the inspector, evidence of erosion clarity and evidence of other pollutants in the STORMWATER DISCHARGE OUTFALLS Section of the form. Randy Jameson September 27,2010 Page 4 of 4 Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your above-mentioned response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above,be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Chuck Cranford at(828) 296- 4664. Sincerely, ----- Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Asheville Regional Office cc: John Hennessy—NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit ARO File Copy Tim Fox—Henderson County S:\SWP\Henderson\Stormwater\NCGO1 Construction\Ingles_64E\NOV-2010-PC-1039.doc - NCDEENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 27, 2010 Mr.J. J. Swain,Jr., P.E. Division 13 Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 3279 Asheville,North Carolina 28802 Subject: Stormwater Inspection US Highway 19/19E DWQ Project No. 3706 TIP No. R-2518 A &B Madison and Yancey Counties Dear Mr. Swain: On September 24, 2010, I conducted a stormwater inspection for TIP Project No. R-2518 A&B, US Highway 19/19E construction project in Madison and Yancey Counties. The monitoring reports for rainfall data and inspection of sediment and erosion control devices appeared to be in good order. Continue to ensure that these records are maintained during the life of the project. Please refer to the attached inspection report for additional comments and/or recommendations. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, 2o---L— Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Randy McKinney, P.E. Roger Bryan, Division 13, DEO Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office - - (Swain)R-2518 A&B September 2010 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 North Carolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Naturally '. I\�- �! \_ Farm A June 2005 Site inspection form- Construction Stor,nweiter Permit NPDES NCGO10000 Site Name: � t D'I ORO: Inspector: 1.DWQ Inspection date: (A1) Location: 2.County: (A2) Strea . (A5) .. 5 m' _ 3.Basin: (A3) #" 8.Class_A6) 4.Location description;(A4) ► . .�" (Topographical vicinity map of site is aiiached for case fife) 7.Land disturbance dui:to construction/development? (A7) =r rio 8.On-site representative available duringinspection? (AB) No Names} ; t Titles} AR 9. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan(Part L Section A: No.2.) Is a copy of the approved plan on site and available for review? (A9)j7R�� i— No r-:Not Inspected' 19.Rain Gauge(Part 1. Section B.No.1.) Is a rain gauge present on the site at the time of inspection? (Al o)EEj j Np '-a`n°spe ate d" 11.Rain Gauge Data f Part 1.Section S.No.1.).. Is rain gauge data measured and recorded? (Ali) Inspected ected' Data from past 14 da s r Meek 1 Date: „ Amount Week 2 Date: Amount 12.Minimum 141oniioring&Record Keeping (Part 1.Section B. No.3.) Are inspection records of erosion&sedimentation control facilities complete &available on recuest� (Al2)�= No .: nospectad s Dates of documented-inspections during the past 14 days: Week 1 Week 13.Sedimentation impacts to waters: 14. Linear ft of stream im acts Typical range of sediment depth: (All3a) to (A14) Maximum depth of sediment: (A13b) 15.photo Documentation: Were photos taken? (A15) r�:Yes 3i No hates-(f.-imnarta�wary sa timPntation depths 3 sediment contra!measures and 1.un-impacted upstream waters} and sketch/map of where photos were taken are attached for case fife 16,Notes: , 4,4 F lC - / 'Project personnel not available during DWO site inspection -4 /-r �� F Jt'm A June 2005 Site inspection form- Const,• otion Stvrrnvrater hermit NPDES NCG010000 Site Name: DINQ RO: Inspector. ape; .dot. 1. DIVQ Inspection date: (A1)� Location: 2,County: (A2) , c 5 Stream •aS k 60 twit mac- S Class A6 3.Basin: (A3) , ( )1Cal 4.Location description:(A4) [topographical vicjnity map of site is ai ached for case fjla] 7.Land disturbance due to construction/development? (Ar) P 8.On-site representative available Turin ins ection? A8 e t—No Names} 4 �r 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) v� z+� �- Not ' Inspected' ';i 10.Rain Gauge(Part 1. Section B.No.1.1 >� Is a rain gauge present on the site at the time of inspection? (A10) v r" No r- Not Inspected" 11.Rain Gauge Data(Part 1.Section B.No.1,1- Is rain gauge data measured and recorded? A11 't " v� T No tr Inspected' ( ) ` Data from past 14 da S. Week 1 Date: Amount ...3 ::. Date: Week 2 r Amount 12.Minimum Monitoring &Record Keeping(Part 1. Section B. No.3.1 Are inspection records of erosion&sedimentation control facilities complete&available on req est? (Al2) I-vas :r No 1-Not I nspe ctz d' Dates of documented ins ections during the past 14 days: - -- Week 1 '` Week 2 F 13.Sedimentation impacts to waters: 14. Linear ft of streamrlm acts Typical range of sediment depth: (A13a) '. to (Al 4) Maximum depth of sediment: (A13b) 15.Photo Documentation: Were photos taken? (A15) No y mat - a rimantation deoth� 3 sediment control measures and 4.un-impacted upstream.eaters) and sketch/map of where photos were taken are attached for case Re 16.Notes: 5 S ✓ � i 6. 6 f Project personnel not available during DWO site inspection �_4 RX 'AIA, WDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 30, 2010 Mr. Mike Pettyjohn, P.E. Division Engineer N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 250 North Wilkesboro,North Carolina 28659 Subject: Inspection US Highway 321 DWQ Project No. 041246 TIP No. R-2237B Caldwell County Dear Mr. Pettyjohn: On September 29, 2010, I visually inspected the construction work on US Highway 321 in Caldwell County and the project appeared to be in good shape. As you know most of the construction work is taking place at the southern end of the project. The erosion and sedimentation control structures,vegetative covering, mulching and matting appear to be working properly. 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 additional comments and recommendations. If you have questions, please call me at 828-296-4500. Sincerely, Michael R. Parker Environmental Senior Specialist Attachment cc: Frank Gioscio, P.E. Heath Slaughter, Division 11, DEO Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Transportation Permitting Unit Mike Parker, Asheville Regional Office (Pettyjohn)US Highway 321 September 2010 Inspection SURFACE WATER PROTECTION SECTION-Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778 One Phone:828-296-45001 FAX:828-299-70431 Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina Internet:www.nnity\Affirmative rg Action Aq&M Y An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer tl DWO Site Visits for DOT Projects Field Sheet DWQ representative: Michael R.Parker Date: September 29,2010 County: ECaldwell Region:Cheville DOT Division: I Division 11 Activity: X 401 Compliance Evaluation ❑DWQ Follow Up Evaluation El Complaint ❑ Other DWQ 401 #: NW Permit 4-E== IP#: EE= Project Name: U S Highwav 321 Widening Location of Project: US 321 North of Lenoir to South of Blowing Rock,NC Project Complete: ❑Yes X No If no, estimated date of completion: E= Activities(DOT)• _Water Quality Concerns (DWQ): ❑ Bridge -- XEJ Culvert ❑ Steam Standards Violation El Bottomless Turbidity Bottomless Culvert ❑ Evidence of spills El Bottomless Arch ❑ Oil/Petroleum X❑Riprap Inlet/outlet Stabilization El Pile ❑ Solid Waste ❑Failed E& S control measures ❑ Borrow Pit X❑ Sedimentation Impacts ❑ Wetland Mitigation ❑ Stormwater Permit Violation ❑ Stream Restoration ❑Fill ❑ Buffer Restoration ❑ Other ❑Bank Stabilization X❑Other Additional Wetland Impacts: ❑yes X[] no Estimated Acres E-== ❑Zone 1 Est Acres E= ❑Zone 2 Est Acres[::= Additional Stream Impacts: ❑yes X ❑ no Est Linear feet Estimated linear feet of impact: I Buffer Impacts: ❑Neuse ❑Tar-Pam ❑Randleman ❑Catawba Zone 1: ❑Yes ❑No Est linear ft/acreage of buffer impact E 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 Proiects Background Info Name of Waterway(s): Rocky Cove Creek,Greenfield Branch,unnamed tributary to Puncheon Camp Creek,unnamed tributary to Right Fork Mulberry Creek, unnamed tributary to Left Fork Mulberry Creek Basin/Subbasin: ETB -030831 Yadkin-030 001 Wetland Type: ❑Isolated x❑Non-Isolated(Waters of US) Stream Class: ❑Class B ❑303d Listed ❑WS-II ❑WS-V ❑SB X❑Class C ❑ORS �❑rWS-N SAS-III �CA NSW ❑HQW ❑ ❑Bottomless Culvert a Type of Authorized Impact: X❑Culvert (Bottomless Arch ❑Bridge X❑Riprap Inlet/Outlet Stabilization X❑Fill Authorized Wetland Impacts: ❑0— 1/10th acre XF 1/0 th to acre 1/3`d acre 0.16 acres ❑1/3 d to 1.0 acre Authorized Stream Impacts: ❑< 150 linear feet X❑> 150 linear feet Additional comments: Compliance Issues Identified: ❑Yes X❑No Compliance issues identified: ❑Yes ❑No If yes,complete the section below: The entire length of the project was inspected. Rock continues to be removed from the southern end of the project. Please continue to monitor the steep slope and blasting at the southern end of the project. Steep slopes and sediment could pose a problem if not properly controlled. The area along NCSR 1370 (Kirby Mountain Road) appeared to be stable at the time of inspection. This area should be watched carefully and additional sediment and erosion measures may be required. Continue to maintain sediment and erosion control structures to protect state surface waters. Review of stormwater reports appear to be in good condition. September 2010 US 321 Inspection Report