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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 1, 2013
Mr. Cameron McHargue, Town Manager
Town of Spindale
P.O. Box 186
Spindale, North Carolina 28160
Subject: 2012 Pretreatment Annual Report Review
Town of Spindale
Permit Number: NCO020664
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. McHargue:
The Asheville Regional Office reviewed the Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) covering
January through December 2012. Our review indicates that the PAR satisfies the requirements of
15A NCAC 2H .0908(b) and the Comprehensive Guidance for North Carolina Pretreatment
Programs.
Please note that the next PAR will be due March 1, 2014 for the 2013 year.
Thank you for your continued cooperation with the Pretreatment Program. If you have any
questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Jeff Menzel
Environmental Specialist
cc: Lance Mundy; ORC
Central Files
PERCS Unit
ARO WQRO files
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swanmanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http:llportal.ncdenr.org/weblwq
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 1, 2013
Jay Galvin
Nantahala Acres POA
2031 59th Street,North
Clearwater, Florida 33760
Subject: Nantahala Acres Road Relocation Project
Graham County
Dear Mr. Galvin:
I appreciate the time to meet with you and your contractor onsite yesterday to discuss the proposed road
realignment for access into Nantahala Acres' Area 4. We understand the need to provide safe access to those
property owners.
The existing railway cut has approximately one inch of organic matter/soils over the abandoned railroads
ballasted railbed and currently is ponding some water within this area. While the surficial layer of soil is dark
in color(low in chroma),there lacks hydric vegetation and sufficient hydric soils for the Division of Water
Resources to consider this a wetland nor a water of the state.
This being the case, no Clean Water Act, Section 401 authorization would be required for the placement of
railroad ballast and"crush and run"for the conversion of this cut into a subdivision access road. Should you
have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4657 or at kevin.barnett('ncdenngov.
Sincerely,
Kevin Barnett
Environmental Specialist
Cc: David Brown,US Army Corps of Engineers
David McHenry,NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Wayne Watkins,NCDEMLR
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A.Reeder John E.S r 11
Governor Director Secretary
November 4, 2013
Martin Lashua
Carolina Water Service of North Carolina
PO Box 240908
Charlotte NC 28224-0908
SUBJECT: Collection System Inspection
Sugar Mountain Collection System
Permit No: WQCS00174
Avery County
Dear Mr. Lashua:
On October 8, 2013, 1 conducted an inspection of the Sugar Mountain Collection System
program. Present during the inspection were Tim Fox with the Division of Water
Resources and Scott Pritchard and Rex Woody with Carolina Water Service. Mr.
-- Pritchard's and Mr. Woody's time and effort were appreciated.
The program appeared to be in compliance with permit WQCS00174. However, there are
items associated with record keeping noted in the attached inspection report that would
benefit this program.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for further information and comments. If
you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enclosure
cc: Rex Woody,ORC(e-copy w/forms)
Central Files
Asheville Files
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00174 Effective: 12/07/05 Expiration: 11/30/13 Owner: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sugar Mountain Collection System
PO Drawer 240908
County: Avery
Region: Asheville
Charlotte:NC 28224
Contact Person: Martin J.Lashua Title: NC Regional Director Phone:[phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2, CSNC,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0022900 Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina-Sugar Mountain
WWTP
Inspection Date: 1 010 8/2 0 1 3 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 12:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs-v'/!/ Phone:[phone]
Ext.4653
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ■ Compliant n Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation&Maint Reqmts Records
■Monitoring&Rpting ■Inspections Pump Station Manhole
Reqmts
Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00174 Owner-Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 10/08/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
This is a fairly new collection system,therefore pretty forgiving. Improving on record keeping and inspections will further
assist this program currently and in the future for comparisons. The inspector will send,via email, a set of collection
system forms to assist the operator. These forms can be used as is or as examples to fashion forms more suitable to this
individual collection program.
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Permit: WQCS00174 Owner-Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 10/08/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? 0 n n 0
What educational tools are used?
mailers,bill insert
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? ❑ 0 M 0
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ❑ n M C1
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? n 0 0 0
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available(as applicable,i.e.annexation) n n M 0
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any,in the last 12 months
The system does have restaurants,fast food,gro/deli on system.These establishments have grease traps
and are inspected or approached if problems arise.
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)been implemented? n ❑ n
Does CIP address short term needs and long term\"master plan\"concepts? n Cl n
Does CIP cover three to five year period? ❑ ❑ Cl
Does CIP include Goal Statement? ❑ Q 13
Does CIP include description of project area? 0 n Q
Does CIP include description of existing facilities? n ❑ 0
Does CIP include known deficiencies? ❑ 0 Q
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? n n Q
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? ❑ ❑ Q
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system?
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment?
CIP Comments
This program is different from other municipalities given it has hired the utility company,Carolina Water
Services(CWS)to manage its wastewater(and water)programs.The CIP was discussed during the
inspection briefly,it was also submitted in June 2013 with the collection system permit renewal application.
Improvements made to pump stations#2 and#5 in 2010 were discussed during inspection.
Is system free of known points of bypass? 0 ❑ 0 fl
If no,describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? 0 n ❑ n
#Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification? M 0 Q 0
Pump station identifier? 0 Q 0 0
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Permit: WQCS00174 Owner-Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina \
Inspection Date: 10/08/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
24-hour contact numbers E Q 0 ❑ j
If no,list deficient pump stations
#Do ALL pump stations have an"auto polling"feature/SCADA? ■ fl 11
Number of pump stations 9
Number of pump stations that have SCADA 0
Number of.pump stations that have simple telemetry 9
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 9
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0
#Does the permittee have a root control program? ■ 0 ❑ 0
#If yes,date implemented?
Describe:
Comment: If roots are noted or a problem they hire a contractor to resolve.
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? ■ fl Q 111
Are records available that document pump station inspections? ■ f;l 0 0
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? ■ 11 0 0
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? ■ 0 fl 0
Are records available that document citizen complaints? ■ 0 0 0
#Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? ■ 0 ❑ D
#Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? ■ 0 0
Are records available that document inspections of high-priority lines? ■ D 0 Q
Has there been visual inspections of high-priority lines in last six months? ■ ❑ [I
Comment: CWS have not had any citizen/customer complaints recently.
High Priority lines were inspected in May and July 2013. The six month inspection
requirement is being met, however it is suggested spreading these inspections out a bit
more.
It is suggested that manholes be lifted with some regularity, especially those in the
swampy areas. Precipitation should be noted when manholes are inspected, i.e. during
a rain event or with out rainfall. Fortunately the system is fairly young, but getting in this
practice now would be beneficial overall.
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Permit: WQCS00174 Owner-Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 10/08/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Operation &Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available? 0 0 n 0
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? 0 n Q
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? n Cl 0
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection,maintenance,&operations logs and problem areas?
As needed or monthly.
Are maintenance records for equipment available? 0000
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? E n ❑ Cl
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? monthly
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? n ❑ Q 0
Inspecting and exercising all valves? ❑ 0 0 N
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? n 0 0 0
Inspecting alarms,telemetry and auxiliary equipment? 0 n n E
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? 0 n n
i 000
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available?
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? 0 0 n
Are system cleaning records available? 0
Has at least 10%of system been cleaned annually? i■ ❑ n 0
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
ROW are cleared every 2-3 years as needed.
This years line cleaning will focus on the lines across the golf course to the WWTP.
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? Q 0 0
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers 0 0 0
Response time ❑ Q ❑
Equipment list and spare parts inventory 0 Cl 0
Access to cleaning equipment ❑ C1 Cl
Access to construction crews,contractors,and/or engineers 0 0 Cl
Cl
Source of emergency funds 0 0
Site sanitation and cleanup materials n 0
Post-overflow/spill assessment 0 0 0
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Permit: WQCS00174 Owner-Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 10/08/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? ■ n n n
Is the spare parts inventory adequate? ■ n n n
Comment: All maintenance work performed at pump stations should be recorded on
pump station log, in some abbreviated format. Detailed description of maintenance work
can be recorded in a work order system set up by CWS.
Noted during the inspection: Pump station #2 clock needs to be fixed.
Records Yes No NA NE
Are adequate records of all SSOs,spills and complaints available? n n ❑ ■
Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? n n n ■
Do spill records indicate repeated overflows(2 or more in 12 months)at same location? n ❑ n ■
If yes,is there a corrective action plan? n Cl n ■
Is a map of the system available? ■ n n n
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes ■ n n n
Pipe materials ■ n n n
Pipe location ■ n n n \J
Flow direction n ■ n n
Approximate pipe age n ■ o n
Number of service taps ❑ ■ n n
Pump stations and capacity j ■ n n
If no,what percent is complete?
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
The items listed above,although known to the operator,were not on the maps reveiwed during inspection.
Having"working"maps with handwritten information is ok, i.e. pump station name and capacity,flow arrows;
line cleaning or manhole inspections can also be highlighted on an annual"working"map.
It is important that the inspector be able to gleen as much information as possible from the maps since the
system is generally unknown to them,hence pump station names listed on the map,etc.
#Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ■ n n n
Comment: Operator states there have not been any SSOs in the last year.
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? ❑ n ■ n
Are public notices and proof of publication available? n n ■ n
#Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1C? ■ n n n
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Permit: WQCS00174 Owner-Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 10/08/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
#Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? n n ■ n
If no,which one(s)?
Comment: No SSOs reported.
#5 LIFECARE -
Pump Station Yes No NA NE
Pump station type Duplex
Are pump station logs available? n 0 n n
Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n
#Is general housekeeping acceptable? n n n
Are all pumps present? ■ n 0 n
Are all pumps operable? ■ Cl n n
Are wet wells free of excessive debris? n ■ n n
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? n n n ■
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n ❑ n
\ Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA present? n n ■ n
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational? n n ■ Q
Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n n
Is simple telemetry operational? ■ n n ❑
Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n ❑ n
Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ Cl n n
Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n
Are backflow devices in place? n ❑ ■
Are backflow devices operable?
nn ■ n
Are air relief valves in place?
nn ■ n
Are air relief valves operable? n n ■
# Is an emergency generator available? ■ n ❑ n
Can the emergency generator run the pumps? n n n ■
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up?
nnn ■
Is the generator operable? n ❑ o ■
-' #Is fuel in tank and sufficient? nnn ■
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Permit: WQCS00174 Owner-Facility: Carolina Water Service Inc of North Carolina
Inspection Date: 10/08/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? n n n ■ '
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ f_1 n n
Does it include:
Instructions for notification? ■ n n n
Pump station identifier? ■ 0 n n
Emergency phone number ■ n n n
Is public access limited? n ■ n n
Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ 11 n n
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? unknown
Comment: The individual pump station (PS) log book was not presented during the
inspection. The inspector will send the operator an example of a pump station log form
to assist with record keeping. It is believed they are performing necessary functions but
documentation is lacking. It is unknown if run times are recorded.
Lifecare PS serves a nursing home. The wet well had quite a bit of debris from nursing
home operations. Operator said they have had conversation with staff regarding the
debris, and will likely have to have another conversation. The WWTP and PS have
fortunately not had problems due to this debris. !"
The PS is not fenced off, but is locked for protection.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Water Quality Programs John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Thomas A.Reeder Secretary
Director
November 4,2013
Rock House Creek Properties, LLC
Attn: Sharon Wiseman Hollifield,Registered Agent
124 Ray Wiseman Road
Spruce Pine,NC 28777
Blue Ridge Resource and Conservation and Development Council, Inc.
Attn: Jonathan Hartsell
26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Suite 2
Bakersville,NC 28705
Subject: Request for More Information
401 Water Quality Certification
Rockhouse Creek Streambank Stabilization Project
DWQ Project#2013-1030
Mitchell County
'.. Response deadline:November 20, 2013
Dear Ms. Wiseman and Mr. Hartsell:
The Division of Water Resources (D)AIR)has performed a preliminary review of a 401 Water Quality
Certification application submitted for the above referenced property. Additional information will be required
in order to complete the review process.
Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review your project.
Additional Information Requested:
1. Please provide a signed agent authorization form(attached) for the above referenced property.
Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below prior to November 20,2013. Four copies of the
required information should be provided to the Wetlands, Buffers, Stormwater Compliance and Permitting Unit
at:
Ms. Karen Higgins
WBSCP Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1650
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
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Rock House Creek Properties, LLC
November 4,2013
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and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at:
Tim Fox
Water Quality Programs
2090 US HWY 70
Swannanoa,NC 28778
If we do not hear from you by the deadline,we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and
we will consider the project withdrawn.
This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands,
waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not
authorized(at this time)by the DWR. Please call Tim Fog(828)296-4664, if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
cc: Michael Wood—The Catena Group, Inc.
Tasha McCormick-US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office 1
David McHenry-North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Karen Higgins - WBSCP Unit
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 4, 2013
Mr. John Condrey
City Manager
Town of Forest City
PO Box 728
Forest City, NC 28043
Subject: 2012 Pretreatment Annual Report Review
Town of Forest City WWfP
Water Reclamation Facility
Permit Number: NCO025984
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Condrey:
The Asheville Regional Office reviewed the Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) covering
January through December 2012. Our review indicates that the PAR satisfies the requirements of
15A NCAC 2H .0908(b) and the Comprehensive Guidance for North Carolina Pretreatment
Programs.
Please note that the next PAR will be due March 1, 2014 for the 2013 year.
Thank you for your continued cooperation with the Pretreatment Program. If you have any
questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Jeff Menzel
Environmental Specialist
cc: Stewart Briscoe,Public Works Director
Sonny Penson,ORC
Central files
PERCS Unit
ARO WQRO files
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Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, II
Governor Director Secretary
November 4,2013
Mr. David M. Bayless&Ms. Victoria W. Bayless
290 Randy Drive
Hendersonville,NC 28791
Mr. Anthony B. Quinn,MD &Ms. Melinda A. Quinn
P.O.Box 683
Big Horn, WY 82833
Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement
Bayless/Quinn Site—Asheville Highway
NOV-2013-PC-0069
Incident Closure
Henderson County
Dear Mr. and Ms. Bayless and Mr. and Ms. Quinn:
The Division of Water Resources (DWR)has received the cleanup status from ClearWater
Environmental Consultants, Inc., related to the subject Notice of Violation and Recommendation for
Enforcement.
DWR has reviewed the information provided. The written response and the convective actions
performed have satisfactorily resolved the violations noted in the subject Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement.
I appreciate your attention in this matter. Should you have any questions regarding these matters,
please contact me at(828) 296-4650 or chuck.cranfordkncdenr.gov ..
Sincerely,
Chuck ranford
Assistant Regional Sup rvisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc: Karen Higgins—Wetland and Buffer Permitting
Clement Riddle - ClearWater
County Planning
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone]\FAX:[phone]
Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/webtwq
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 4,2013
Asheville Sports Properties,LLC
Attn: Bill Leonard
1000 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville,NC 28804
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Response and Sediment Removal Plan Approval
Asheville Sports Properties,LLC
NOV-2013-PC-0258
Buncombe County
Dear Mr.Friedrich and Mr.Leonard:
The Division of Water Resources has received correspondence from Clement Riddle with C1earWater
Environmental Consultants,Inc. dated September 4,and October 2,2013 and John Garner P.E.with
Bunnell-Lammons Engineering,Inc. dated September 30,2013, in response to the NOV and request for
more information noted above. The proposal includes the removal of sediment from Beaverdam Creek
(Beaver Lake). On November 1,2013 an onsite meeting was held with you and your consultants. As a
result of this meeting, it was determined that approximately 900 cubic yards of sediment will be removed
from the constructed wetland(eco-filter)area and 200 linear feet of stream below the constructed
wetland. At the completion of the sediment removal activity,an onsite evaluation will be held with your
consultants to verify that NOV closure requirements have been met.
The remedial actions presented in the response have been found satisfactory and are approved.
Activities involved in this approved plan, as well as submittal of the final report,are to be completed
within sixty(60)days of this approval letter. Please contact me at(828)296-4664 or
tim.fox ,ncdenr.gov should you have any further questions.
Sincerel ,
Tim Fox
Environmental Specialist
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
1 / 2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swammanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http:l/portal.ncdenr.orgtwebtwq
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Ski Country Sports, LLC
November4, 2013
Page 2 of 2
cc: Tasha McCormick—USACE Asheville Regulatory Field.Office
John Garner P.E.—Bunnell-Lammons Engineering,Inc. (via e-mail)
Clement Riddle-C1earWater Environmental Consultants,Inc. (via e-mail)
Tom Tribble,President,-Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society(via e-mail)
ARO File Copy
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 4, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7012 1010 0002 1967 7008
Mr. R. Belvin Hall
Buncombe County Schools
North Buncombe High School
175 Bingham Road
Asheville,North Carolina 28806
Subject: Special Order by Consent
North Buncombe High School WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO061182
Buncombe County
Dear Mr.Hall:
In the last several years the North Buncombe High School Wastewater Treatment Plant has been
experiencing non-compliance issues. The facility has had numerous effluent limit violations and
toxicity failures. Each incidence of reported non-compliance triggered the issuance of either a
Notice of Violation and/or an Enforcement case with the assessment of civil penalties. After
numerous attempts by school officials and plant operators to improve plant treatment
effectiveness,the toxicity failures have continued.
If the Buncombe County Schools thinks eliminating these violations may require significant
modifications or equipment additions to the wastewater treatment plant or construction of an
alternative wastewater treatment system the Division suggests entering into a Special Order by
Consent. A Special Order by Consent(SOC) as prescribed by North Carolina General Statues
143-215.2 and 143-215.67 is a voluntary legal document by which the Buncombe County
Schools is directed by the Environmental Management Commission to take actions in order to
eliminate future violations. Included in the SOC would be a schedule of dates indicating work to
be performed in determining the causes of the violations.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wglws
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buncombe County Schools
November 1,2013
Page 2 of 2
In turn,the Buncombe County Schools may receive modified or relaxed limits as part of the
Special Order by Consent. The Buncombe County Schools must comply with these modified or
relaxed limits until the Special Order by Consent expires. Detailed information on SOC's can be
found on the web at the following address: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/swp/ps/npdes/comp-
enf#SOC.
It is requested you respond to this letter in writing within fifteen(15) days of receipt.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Menzel with the Water Quality staff in the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
WQ Central Files
RPB Systems/ORC
Mark C.Brooks,P.E.Brooks Engineering Associates,P.A.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
-� Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A.Reeder John E.Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 5, 2013
Martin Lashua
Elk River Utilities, Inc.
PO Box 240908
Charlotte NC 28224-0908
SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection
Elk River WWTP
Permit No: NCO058378
Avery County
Dear Mr. Lashua:
On October 8, 2013, 1 conducted a Compliance Sampling Inspection of the Elk River
Wastewater Treatment System. Present during the inspection were Tim Fox with the
Division of Water Resources, and Daryl Young with Elk River Utilities, Inc. Mr. Young's
time and effort are appreciated.
The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0058378.
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,
V
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enclosure
cc: Daryl Young, ORC(e-copy)
Central Files
Asheville Files
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Water Quality Regional Operations—ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778
Phone:[phone]\FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.ncwaterguality.org

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Water Quality Programs John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Thomas A. Reeder Secretary
Director
November 5,2013
Donald S. Adams Jr.
14208 Leeward Way
Palm Beach Gardens,FL 33410
Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification-Approval
Project Name: Donald S. Adams Jr. Bank Stabilization
DWQ Project#2013-1072
McDowell County
Catawba/Lake James/ 11-8 /C
Dear Mr. Adams:
The Division of Water Resources 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 0.02 acres of open waters for the purpose of
"shoreline stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in
the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below.
Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3898. This Certification allows
you to use Regional General Permit 30 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your
application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE
Permit Verification. In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state
or local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment
Control and Catawba Buffer regulations.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project,
you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application.
Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of
this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts:
Amount Approved (Units) Plan Location or Reference
Waters 0.02 (acres) Application 7 & 8a
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

Donald S.Adams Jr.
November 5,2013
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 Resources under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Tim Fog in the Asheville Regional Office at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for Thomas A. Reeder
TAR/trf
Enc: GC3898
Certificate of Completion
cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Carissa Parker—Bennick Enterprises, LLC -
WBSCP Unit—Central Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 5, 2013
Mr. Dane Griswold
Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc.
175 Main Street
P.O. Box 4000
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2013-LV-0677
Permit No. NC0000272
Canton Mill VVWTP
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Griswold:
A review of Canton Mill's monitoring report for August 2013 showed the following
violation:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Limit Type
Value
Coliform, Fecal MF, M- 08/16/2013 400 600 #/100ml Daily
FC Broth,44.5C #/100ml Maximum
Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since
the comments section on the reverse of the relevant DM provided an adequate explanation for the
subject violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:llportal,ncdenr.org/web/wglws
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Dane Griswold ,
November 5,2013
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The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional J
violations of State law. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
Janet Cantwell or me at 8281296-4500.
Sincerely,
—,,_—,,_
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor -
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
WQ Central Files
John Pryately/ ORC
Michael Ferguson/ Manager: Pulp, Recovery & Utilities
Chet Chiles/ Manager: Environment, Health & Safety
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 5,2013
Garry Wayne Anderson
780 Old Hendersonville Road
Brevard,North Carolina 28712
Subject: Debris Disposal In Streams/Farm Ditches
Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Anderson:
On October 10,2013, Mr. Brett Laverty and I inspected property registered to you(PIN: 8596-34-9324-000)
along Old Hendersonville Road in Transylvania County,NC. During this inspection, it was noted that debris
had been disposed of in streams (these streams have been ditched through the property historically for
agricultural field drainage)within the property, causing water to back up between the culverts.
r—, The placement of debris can be considered as a"discharge of other wastes" (15A NCAC 02B .0211 (3)f;
Defined as: Oils; deleterious substances; colored or other wastes: only such amounts as shall not render the
waters injurious to public health, secondary recreation or to aquatic life and wildlife or adversely affect the
palatability of fish, aesthetic quality or impair the waters for any designated uses;). No debris should be
allowed to enter, or placed within a stream channel as a means of disposal.
Additionally,please find a document entitled"Neighbor Disputes Over Water Damage"which describes in
general terms,personal civil liability related to water control on an individual's property. You are encouraged
to remove all debris blocking streams and culverts in order to alleviate flooding concerns on adjacent properties.
Should you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4657, or at
kevin.barnettgncdenr.gov
Sincerely,
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Kevin H Barnett
Environmental Specialist
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/webtwq
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 5, 2013
Douglas M. Corn
Post Office Box 29
Cedar Mountain,North Carolina 28718
Subject: On-Site Wastewater Disposal
Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Corn:
On October 17,2013, I met with you and looked at the stormwater issue between you and your neighbor.
During this site visit, we discussed the issue of wastewater disposal for your neighbor's property. After further
investigation, I have been advised that this is strictly a legal issue between you and your neighbor as to who has
access to the existing septic tank and drain field on your property. Unfortunately,there was no definitive
answer to this issue.
Additionally,please find a document entitled"Neighbor Disputes Over Water Damage"which describes in
general terms,personal civil liability related to water control on an individuals property. Hopefully,this will
provide some insight into stormwater management on adjoining property.
Should you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4657,or at
kevin.barnett.cnr,ncdenr,gov
Sincerely,
Kevin H Barnett
Environmental Specialist
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2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division.of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A.Reeder John E Skvarla,III
Governor Director Secretary
November 5,2013
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7012 1010 0002 1967 7015
Mr. Dennis J. Whitson
Harmony Estates WWTP
3800 Sugarhill Road
Marion,North Carolina 28752
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2013-LV-0678
Harmony Estates WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO079481
McDowell County
-)ear Mr. Whitson:
A review of the August 2013 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
08/13/2013 001 Fecal coliform 470#/ 100 ml 400#/ 100 ml
08/13/2013 001 TSS 57.9 mg/1 45 mg/1
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the
noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NCO079481.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be
assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or
requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information
regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in
writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along
with any information provided on the August 2013 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of
any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office
within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: hftp:l/portal.ncdenr.org/weblwglws
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Dennis J. Whitson
November 5, 2013
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should betaken to correct any problems. The Division of''- `,
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of
a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact this office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
WQ Central Files
WQ Point Source Branch
Philip Pittman/ORC
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 5, 2013
Mr. Joel B. Burrell
Town of Tryon
301 N. Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
Subject: 2012 Pretreatment Annual Report Review
Town of Tryon WWTP
Permit No: NCO021601
Polk County
Dear Mr. Burrell:
The Asheville Regional Office reviewed the Pretreatment Annual Report (PAR) covering
�,January through December 2012. Our review indicates that the PAR satisfies the requirements of
15A NCAC 2H .0908(b) and the Comprehensive Guidance for North Carolina Pretreatment
Programs.
Please note that the next PAR will be due March 1, 2014 for the 2013 year.
Thank you for your continued cooperation with the Pretreatment Program. If you have any
questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Jeff Menzel
Environmental Specialist
cc: Deborah Bradley,ORC
Central Files
PERCS Unit
ARO WQRO files
Water Quality Regional Operations-Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http:llportal.ncdenr.orglweblwq
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Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Water Quality Programs John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Thomas A. Reeder Secretary
Director
November 13,2013
Robert Sellie
9808 Hagers Road
Huntersville,NC 28078
Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval
Project Name: Robert Sellie Shoreline Stabilization
DWQ Project#2013-1137
Rutherford County
Broad Basin/Lake Lure /9-17/B;Tr
Dear Mr. Sellie:
The Division of Water Resources 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 0.01 acres of open waters for the purpose of
shoreline stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in
the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below.
Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3898. 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 withany other required federal,
„state
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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 Re�8& 1
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Waters 0.01 (acres) Application Item 10
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
An Eoual Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Robert Sellie
November 13,2013
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 Resources under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please contact Tim Fox in the Asheville Regional Office at
[phone].
Sincerely, ___..r_�
for Thomas A. Reeder
TAR/trf
Enc: GC3898
Certificate of Completion
cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Clint Calhoun—Town of Lake Lure
WBSCP Unit—Central Office
File Copy
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 14,2013
Bobby Smith, Mayor-ProTem
Town of Robbinsville
Post Office Box 129
Robbinsville NC 28771
Subject: Permit No.WQ0036825
Town of Robbinsville
Ford Street CDBG Water and Sewer Project
Wastewater Collection System Extension
Graham County
Dear Mr.Smith:
In accordance with your application received November 5, 2013, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No.WQ0036825, dated November 14, 2013, to the Town of Robbinsville 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 and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore
incorporated therein by reference.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition 11.4: 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.
It shall be responsibility of the Town of Robbinsville 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.
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.
Water Quality Regional Operations-Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.nedenr.org/weblwglws
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Town of Robbinsville
WQ0036825
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Jeff Menzel at(828) 296-4500
or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
for Thomas A. Reeder
Division of Water Resources
cc: Vann Waters—McGill Associates
Graham County Health Department
Graham County Building Inspections Department
Asheville Regional Office Files
Water Quality Central Files
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Town of Robbinsville
' WQ0036825
REM
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended,and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the
The Town of Robbinsville
Graham County
for the construction and operation of approximately 2058 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer to serve as
part of the Ford Street CDBG Water and Sewer Project, and the discharge of 0 gallons per day of
collected domestic wastewater into the Town of Robbinsville existing sewerage system, pursuant to the
application received November 5, 2013 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.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the
specified conditions and limitations contained therein.
Permit issued this the 14t"day of November, 2013
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for Thomas A. Reeder
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of The Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number:WQ0036825

The Town of Robbinsviile is hereby authorized to:
Construct, and then operate upon certification the aforementioned wastewater collection extension.
The sewage and wastewater collected by this system shall be treated in the Town of Robbinsville
Wastewater Treatment Facility (NPDES Permit No.N00025879) prior to being discharged into the
receiving stream.
Permitting of this project does not constitute an acceptance of any part of the project that does not
meet 15A NCAC 2T; the Division's 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 a North Carolina-licensed Professional
Engineer in the application. It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as-constructed
project meets the appropriate design criteria and rules.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions.
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. 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.
2. This permit shall become voidable unless the wastewater collection facilities are constructed in accordance
with the conditions of this permit;. 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 materials unless
specifically mentioned herein.
I This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the
application and other supporting data.
4. 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 to prevent any contravention of groundwater standards or surface water standards.
b. A map of the sewer system shall be developed and shall be actively maintained.
c. An operation and maintenance plan including pump station inspection frequency, preventative
maintenance schedule, spare parts inventory and overflow response has been 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-months and inspections are
documented.
f. A general observation of the entire sewer system shall be conducted at least once per year.
g. 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
§143-215.1C.
h. A Grease Control Program is in place as follows:
1. For public owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least biannual
distribution of educational materials for both commercial and residential users and the legal means to
require grease interceptors at existing establishments. The plan shall also include legal means for
inspections of the grease interceptors, enforcement for violators and the legal means to control
grease entering the system from other public and private satellite sewer systems.
2. For privately owned collection systems, the Grease Control Program shall include at least bi-annual
distribution of grease education materials to users of the collection system by the permittee or its
representative.
3. Grease education materials shall be distributed more often than required in Parts (1) and (2) of this
Subparagraph if necessary to prevent grease-related sanitary sewer overflows.
i. Right-of-ways and easements shall be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment
accessibility.
j. Documentation shall be kept for Subparagraphs (a)through (i) of this Rule for a minimum of three years
with exception of the map,which shall be maintained for the life of the system.
5. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to a water resources 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:
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 SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons;or
c. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume,that reaches surface water
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 [phone] or [phone]. Persons reporting any of
the above occurrences shall file a spill report by completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO(or the most
current Division approved form)within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must
outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part If of Form
CS-SSO(or the most current Division approved form)can also be completed to show that the SSO was beyond
control.

6. 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.
7. Per 15A NCAC 2T.0116, upon completion of construction and prior to operation of these permitted facilities, '
the completed Engineering Certification form attached to this permit shall be submitted with the required
supporting documents to the address provided on the form. A complete certification is one where the form is
fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as applicable. 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.
If the permit is issued to a private entity with an Operational Agreement, then a copy of the Articles of
Incorporation,Declarations/Covenants/Restrictions,and Bylaws that have been appropriately filed with the
applicable County's Register of Deeds office shall be submitted with the certification.
A complete certification is one where the form is fully executed and the supporting documents are provided as
applicable. Supporting documentation shall include the following:
a. One copy of the project construction record drawings(plan & profile views of sewer lines&force mains)
of the wastewater collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or on
digital media (CD or DVD disk) and are defined as the design drawings that are marked up or annotated
with after construction information and show required buffers, separation distances, material changes,
etc.
b. One copy of the supporting pump station design calculations (selected pumps, system curve, operating
point, buoyancy calculations, 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.
c. Changes to the project that do not result in non-compliance with this permit, regulations,or the Minimum �1
Design Criteria should be clearly identified on the record drawings, on the certification in the space
provided,or in written summary form.
Prior to Certification (Final or Partial): Permit modifications are required for any changes resulting in non-
compliance with this permit (including pipe length increases of 10% or greater, increased flow, pump station
design capacity design increases of 5% or greater, and increases in the number/type of connections),
regulations, or the Minimum Design Criteria. Requested modifications or variances to the Minimum Design
Criteria will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and each on its own merit. Please note that variances to the
Minimum Design Criteria should be requested and approved during the permitting process prior to
construction. After-construction requests are discouraged by the Division and may not be approved, thus
requiring replacement or repair prior to certification&activation.
8. A copy of the construction record drawings shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for the life of the
wastewater collection facilities.
9. 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 town enforcement action by the Division, in accordance with
North Carolina General Statutes §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.

10. 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.
11. 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 1SA NCAC 2B .0200, erosion and
sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Ch.4 and under.the Division's General Permit NCG010000,
and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 26.0200 and 15A NCAC 2H .0500.
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TRACK ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
Permittee: Town of Robbinsville Permit No.W00036825
Project: Ford Street CDBG Water and Sewer Issue Date: 11/14/2013
Complete and submit this form to the permit issuing regional office with the following:
• One copy of the project record drawings(plan &profile views and detail drawings of sewer lines) of the wastewater
collection system extension. Final record drawings should be clear on the plans or on digital media (CD or DVD
disk) in pdf format. Record drawings should indicate the design and the marked up changes during construction.
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.- Modifications should be submitted prior to certification. ,
This project shall not be considered complete nor allowed to operate until the Division has received this Engineer's
Certification and all required supporting documentation. Therefore it is highly recommended that this certification
be sent in a manner that provides proof of receipt by the Division.
PERMITTEE'S CERTIFICATION
the undersigned agent for the Permittee, hereby state that this project has
been constructed pursuant to the applicable standards & requirements, the Professional Engineer below has
provided applicable design/construction information to the Permittee, and the Permittee is prepared to operate &
maintain the wastewater collection system permitted herein or portions thereof.
Printed Name, Title Signature Date
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 subject 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 02T; 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 materials._
North Carolina Professional Engineer's
Seal,signature, and date:
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SEND THIS FORM&SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
WITH REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS
WATER QUALITY REGIONAL SUPERVISOR
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
2090 US HWY 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.
DWR Use Only
Flow from this project is tributary to: NCO025879

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E.Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 14, 2013
Jackie Carpenter
Avery Development Corporation
PO Box 326
Newland NC 28657-0326
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Mountain Glen Golf Club WWTP
Permit No:NCO033685
Avery County
Dear Jackie Carpenter:
On October 30, 2013, I conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the wastewater facility serving the
Mountain Glen Golf Course Clubhouse. The facility appeared to be in compliance with permit NC0033685.
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,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enc.Inspection Report
cc: Jadd Brewer,ORC(e-copy)
Central Files
Asheville Files
"G:\WQ\SWP\Avery\Wastewater\Minors\Mountain Glen Golf Club 33685\CEI.10-2013.LTR.doc
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet http://portal.nodenr.org/web/wq/ws
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
EPAApproval expires 8-31-98
'J Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code. NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I N I 2 15 I 31 NCO033685 111 121 13/10/30 117 181 C I 19I S I 20I_I
Remarks
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA —------------------------Reserved------------------
67I 169 70I 3 I 71 I I 72I N I 73I�--+—�I �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)
12:30 PM 13/10/30 11/03/01
Mountain Glen Golf Club
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Mtn Glen Resort
Newland NC 28657 01:30 PM 13/10/30 16/02/29
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
111
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jackie Carpenter,PO Box 326 Newland NC 286570326//704-733-5809/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations&Maintenance 0 Facility Site Review EfFluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summa of Findin /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
Linda S Wiggs r'.,- =-=!3��"` ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
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
3 L NCO033685 �11 12I 13/10/30 117 18LC
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The solids were pumped the summer of 2012.
This facility closes for the winter months. It is generally only in operation during April thru October
depending on weather and events at the clubhouse, which it serves.
The system was not receiving WW flows during the inspection since they recently closed the clubhouse.
During the winter closure the following repair work needs to be completed and/or evaluated for repair: return
line leak needs to be fixed and the weir level needs to be checked. The ORC is already aware of these
issues and planning to fix.
Page# 2

Permit: NCO033685 Owner-Facility: Mountain Glen Golf Club
inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations&Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0000
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH,DO,Sludge n ❑ ❑ ■
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
Aeration Basins
Ext.Air
Mode of operation
Diffused
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ fl ❑ 0
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? n n ■ n
Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■ nnn
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) 0 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
n ■ 0n
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage? 0 ■ n n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ n n n
_ ■ nnn
Is scum removal adequate?
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 n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ nnn
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately%of the sidewall depth) n n n ■
Comment: Weir appeared to not be level and had some pine needles creating
blockage. ORC will check weir.
Return line is leaking. ORC plans to fix line once the plant is closed for winter.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NCO033685
Owner-Facility: Mountain Glen Golf Club
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE j
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n fl n
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ f1 0 fl
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ 0 fl ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ■ n ❑ n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ❑ 0 Q ■
Comment:
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system? Other
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? Q ❑ ■ Cl
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? 0 0 ■
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 0 0 ■
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ 0 n
Comment: ORC drops tablets in the manhole/contact chamber.
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0000
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ 0 n 0
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ 0 ❑ 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0000
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Water Quality Programs John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Thomas A. Reeder Secretary
Director
November 15, 2013
William C. Woodward and Sue Ellen Foreman,JTWRS
727 Little Ranger Road
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
William A, III. and Sammie E.Garnet
707 Little Ranger Road
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Salvatore B. and Donna E. Munizzi
675 Little Ranger Road
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Clayton C. and Margaret E. Grady
375 Little Ranger Road
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval
Ranger Road Bank Stabilization Project
DWQ Project#2013-1174
Cherokee County
HIW02/ Nottely River/ 1-58/Class C
Dear Mr. Woodward, Ms. Forman, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Munizzi, and Mr. and Mrs. Grady:
The Division of Water Resources 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 645 linear feet of streams for the purpose
of streambank stabilization at the subject property.This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed
in the attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below.
Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3885. This Certification allows
you to use Nationwide Permit 13 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to
proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as
authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification.
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

Ranger Road Bank Stabilization
November 15,2013 \,
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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 645 (feet) Application Item C. 3.
Additional Conditions
1. Riprap Installation
All banks shall be laid back at a 2:1 (length : height) slope and riprap applied at the water
/land interface (at full pool). Riprap shall be placed as a linear protective measure upon
the regraded slopes. Stone used in stabilization shall be at least Class B riprap in size
with at least 2 boulders per 100 linear feet of up to 6 feet in diameter to provide
additional wildlife habitat. The rip-rap shall be installed over a toed in filter fabric to
prevent soil erosion behind the stabilized area. All exposed soils, above the Riprap
stabilized area,to a distance of 30 feet from the top of bank shall be replanted in
accordance with the attached Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. This
authorization shall in no way be construed as allowing the installation of a bulkhead or
seawall.
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.

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This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Resources under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Barnett in the Asheville Regional Office
-,at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Thomas A. Reeder
TAR/khb
Enc: GC3885
Certificate of Completion
cc: Lynne and Dale Nolan, Rocks to Roses Landscaping, Inc.
101 Woodcastle Lane, Hayesville, North Carolina 28904
David Brown, USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
David McHenry, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
WBSCP Unit—Central Office
File Copy
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Water Quality Programs John E. Skvarla, ill
Governor Thomas A. Reeder Secretary
Director
November 15, 2013
Kristin Bail,Forest Supervisor
U.S. Forest Service
160 Zillicoa Street, Suite A
Asheville,North Carolina 28801
Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval
Nantahala River Commercial Put In
DWQ Project#2013-1138
Macon County
LTN03 /Nantahala River [Nantahala Lake (Aquone Lake)] /2-57-(22.5)/Class B; Tr
Dear Ms. Bail:
The Division of Water Resources 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 135 linear feet of streams for the purpose of
installing an ADA compliant river access 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 3883. This Certification allows
you to use Nationwide Permit 36 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). Authorization to
proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as
authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification.
In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before
you proceed with your project including(but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and 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
Stream 135 (feet) Application Item C. 3.
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer

US Forest Service—Nantahala Commercial Put In
November 15,2013
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Additional Conditions
1. Trout Moratorium T J
The stream is a Class B Trout Waters. In order to protect downstream uses for Class B Trout Waters
a requirement of this Certification is that any additional work conducted within the stream may not
occur between the dates of January 1 through April 15.
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 Resources 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,
for Thomas A. Reeder
TARIkhb
Enc: GC3883
Certificate of Completion
cc: Lynn L. Hicks, P.E. Forest Engineer
US Forest Service, 160 Zillicoa Street, Suite A, Asheville,NC 28801
David McHenry,NC Wildlife Resources Commission
David Brown, USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
WBSCP Unit—Central Office
File Copy
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NCQENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrary Water Quality Programs John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Thomas A. Reeder Secretary
Director
November 15,2013
Reverend Steve McElroy, Senior Pastor
Highlands United Methodist Church
350 Spring Street
Highlands,North Carolina 28741
Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification-Approval
Highlands United Methodist Church Stream Restoration
DWQ Project#2013-1069
Macon County
LTN01 /Monger Creek/2-21-4-(1)/Class WS-III
Dear Rev. McElroy
he Division of Water Resources 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 365 linear feet of streams for the purpose of
stream 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 3885. This Certification allows
you to use Nationwide Permit 27 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). Authorization to
proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as
authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification.
In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before
you proceed with your project including(but not limited to)Erosion and Sediment Control and Water Supply
Watershed regulations.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project,
you must notify us and may be required to submit a new application.
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone]\FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.nrwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Highlands United Methodist Church
November 15,2013
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
Stream 365 (feet) Application Item C. 3.
Additional Conditions
1. Turbidity Standard
The turbidity standard of 50 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.
2. Native vegetation shall be used throughout this project. All tree and shrub plantings within the proposed
planting buffer on both sides of the stream shall be protected from mowing or clearing.
3. Natural fiber matting is recommended for streambank stabilization over plastic matting that can entrap small
animals.
4. The designer or his designee must supervise the installation of in-stream structures.
The permittee will provide on-site supervision of stability work including, but not limited to bank re-
sloping, in-stream structure placement, and riparian zone re-establishment, by an appropriately trained/,,-
individual.
5. Visual monitoring of the stabilization project shall be conducted at a minimum of quarterly for the first year
or two bankfull events (whichever is longer), and then annually until it is determined that all structures and
stream banks are stable (particularly after storm events) and vegetation is successful. Any failures of
structures, stream banks, or vegetation may require future repairs or replacement to ensure the stability and
water quality of the stream and downstream waters.
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.

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This letter completes the review of your application by the Division of Water Resources 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,
for Thomas A. Reeder
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Enc: GC3885
Certificate of Completion
cc: David Straub, RLA,
David D. Smith and Company, PLLC
1949 Bob's Creek Road
Zirconia,North Carolina 28790
David Brown,USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
David McHenry,NC Wildlife Resources Commission
WBSCP Unit—Central Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 18, 2013
Susan Glenn
PO Box 1770
Blowing Rock NC 28605
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Blackberry Sewer System
Permit No: NCO055611
Caldwell County
Dear Ms. Glenn:
On October 30, 2013, I conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the subject facility. The facility
appeared to be marginally compliant with permit NCO055611. There are areas that need to be improved upon
regarding this facility to gain and maintain compliance with the permit. These items relate to maintenance,
backup power and previous enforcement actions. However, the facility appears to be currently functioning
within the permitted effluent limits, in large part due to the lack of flows and the operator's management of an
aged system.
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,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enc.Inspection report
cc: Jadd Brewer,ORC(e-copy)
Central Files
Asheville Files
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Water Compliance inspection RP13nrt
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 INI 2 15 31 NCO055611 111 121 13/10/30 117 181 C( 19I S I 20I I
Remarks
211 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 I I' 16
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------------Reserve --------------------
671 169 70131 71 I_I 72)N I 73 LU 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)
10;00 AM 13/10/30 08/12/01
Blackberry Sewer System
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Blackberry Rd
Blowing Rock NC 28605 11:30 AM 13/10/30 13/10/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Susan Glenn,PO Box 1770 Blowing Rock NC 28605//828-278-4777/ No
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ®Operations&Maintenance ®Records/Reports ®Self-Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review ®Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
s� NCO055611 I11 12I 13/10/30 17 18I CI -
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Unpaid fines have recently gone to collections.
If it is possible to do away with this WWTP and tie into the nearest municipal collection system it is
suggested this option be seriously considered.
Due to the terrain and poor condition of the access road, if the power were to go out, a back up
generator
would not be able to be brought to this wastewater treatment plant(WWTP). However, the operator believes
the condominium complex this WWTP serves is on a drinking water well system and is on the same power
supply as the WWTP. Therefore, no power no water no discharge.
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Permit: NCO055611 Owner Facility: Blackberry Sewer System
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 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 m n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ■ n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? 0 0 n
Comment: The plant is not restricted from the public,but is very secluded in the
woods.
Access to this plant is limited and vehicular traffic is restricted due to a narrow, steep
eroded road.
Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ® n ❑ n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MILSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge ■ 0 n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: DO, pH
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual
b.Mechanical n
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ® n n 0
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ® n C1 0
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ 0 n
Is the unit in good condition? ■ n n 0
Comment: Very little solids come to this pant due to the septic tanks at each
residence; it is basically grey water, no solids.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Ext.Air
Mode of operation
Diffused
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots? ® Q 0 n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? 0 0 ® n
Are the diffusers operational? ■ fl ❑ 0
,-� Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ® n n ri
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Permit: NCO055611 Owner-Facility: Blackberry Sewer System
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins I
Yes No NA NE
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: White foam present. The aeration system runs all the time since the clock
is broken. This item is likely an inexpensive fix and should be fixed it should save on
electricity. During a hard winter the sytem will likely have to run all the time to avoid
freezing.
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? 0000
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? n n ® n
Are weirs level?
■ nnn
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? ® rl n n
Is the drive unit operational? n 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 -UV Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site? f1 n n
Are UV bulbs clean? n n n
Is UV intensity adequate? n n
Is transmittance at or above designed level? n n n
Is there a backup system on site? n n fl
Is effluent clear and free of solids? n n n
Comment: UV system is not in operation; ORC uses tablets in the trough instead.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? n n
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Permit: NCO055611 Owner-Facility: Blackberry Sewer System
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are the tablets the proper size and type? m n n n
Number of tubes in use?
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
Comment: ORC uses tablets in clarifier discharge trough.
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system? Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? 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? 1
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 18,2013
James P Griffin
469 Triple Creek Drive
Hendersonville,NC 28791
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Triple Creek Subdivision/Lot 28
Permit No: NCG551017
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Griffin:
Enclosed please find a copy of the inspection report conducted on November 7, 2013. The Compliance
Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Jeff Menzel and Bev Price of the Asheville Regional Office:
The inspectors could not find the outfall pipe. It is recommended that the outfall pipe be located and the area
around the outfall be kept clear of brush and debris. The disinfection tablets should be checked regularly and
replaced when necessary. The facility appears to be well maintained.
No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. A copy of the general
permit will also be included with this inspection report.
If you have any questions,please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Jeff Menzel
Environmental Specialist
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http://portal.nGdenr.org/webtwgtws
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer
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EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
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 15I 31 NCG551017 111 121 13/11/07 117 18'C I 19101 20I_I
Remarks
21111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I I I I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 CIA - -------- -----------Reserved-------- ----------
67 I 169 70 I_I 711 I 721 N I 73 LU 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)
02:00 PM 13/11/07 13/08/01
Triple Creek Subdivision/Lot 28
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Triple Creek Subdivision Lot 28
Hendersonville NC 28739 02:30 PM 13/11/07 18/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
James P Griffin,111 Grovers Mill Rd Plainsboro NJ 08536N No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations&Maintenance ®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
Jeff Menzel ARO WQH828-296-4500/ IfI`r13
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3 NCG551017 I11 12I 13/11/07 117 18I CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The inspectors could not find the outfall pipe. It is recommended that the outfall pipe be located and the
area around the outfall be kept clear of brush and debris. The disinfection tablets should be checked
regularly and replaced when necessary. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were
observed during this inspection. The facility appears to be well maintained. A copy of the general permit will
be included with this inspection report. Please read over the permit and let me know if you have any
questions or concerns.
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Permit: NCG551017 Owner-Facility: Triple Creek Subdivision/Lot 28
Inspection Date: 11/07/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ® 0 n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge n El ■
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ® 0 0 Q
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ® n n
2
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? 0 ❑
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? ® n 0
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? ® ❑ n
Comment: Replace the chlorine tablets on an as needed basis.
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system? Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? ® n 0 n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? ® n
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ® fl
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ® n fl 0
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ® 0 n n
2
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? 0 ® n n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ® fl n n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? 0 0 ® fl
Comment: The inspectors could not find the outfall pipe. It is recommended that the
outfall pipe be located and the area around the outfall be kept clear of brush and debris.
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General Permit NCG550000
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NCG550000
DISCHARGE OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCES AND OTHER_100%a DOMESTIC DISCHARGES WITH
SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other
lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended, this permit is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter
permittees, which are covered by this permit as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate
of Coverage by the Environmental Management Commission to allow the discharge of
treated domestic wastewater in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 2013.
This permit shall expire at midnight on July 31, 2018.
Thomas A. Reeder, P.E.,Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Page 1 of 16 Pages

General Permit NCG550000
PART I
MONITORING,CONTROLS,AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED DISCHARGES
A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Applicability of Coverage
This permit authorizes discharges (pursuant to the conditions described in this permit)to all waters
of the state unless otherwise excluded in this section. Discharges to the following waters are
excluded from permit coverage and will require an individual permit to discharge:
Waters classified as WSI(Water Supply I)
Waters classified as HQW(High Quality Waters, excluding WS II)
Waters classified as SA
Waters classified as ORW(Outstanding Resource Waters)
Waters located in the Randleman Lake Watershed
Applicable to Treatment Systems:
1) Single Pass Filter Systems discharging less than 1000 gallons per day(applicable to existing
facilities only)
2) Multi-Phase Filter Systems (Primary&Secondary Single Pass, Recirculating Sand Filters as well as other alternative technologies that provide treatment equivalent to, or greater than,
recirculating sand filters) discharging less than 1000 gallons per day
Treatment system requirements for existing systems (built prior to August 1,2007)systems:
• Septic Tank
• Sand or media filter component(Single Pass Filter Systems,Multi-Phase Filter Systems)
• Disinfection.. (All facilities adding chlorination after the August 1,2007 will also be required to
add dechlorination. If a system had chlorination before August 1,2007,then the addition of
dechlorination is not required)
Treatment system requirements for new and existing systems (built after August 1,2007):
• Septic tank(with riser)
• Filter media
• Recirculating pump tank(s)per approved design(Multi-Phase Filter Systems only)
• Primary& Secondary Single Pass Filter Systems(Multi-Phase Filter Systems only)
• Filter media component per approved design
• Disinfection unit(Chlorination/dechlorination, or equivalent means of disinfection),
• Effluent pipe/outfall with aeration/erosion control (rip rap)
For purposes of this permit,failed or failing systems that require replacement will be subject to
requirements for new systems built after August 1, 2007.
For purposes of this permit, systems that were constructed prior to August 1, 2007 that did not have
a valid permit shall be required to get a valid permit. They will not be required to replace or
upgrade systems installed prior to August 1, 2007 unless they are failing and require replacement.
Page 2 of 16 Pages

General Permit NCG550000
During the period beginning on August 1,2013 and lasting until expiration,the Permittee is
authorized to discharge domestic wastewater from outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and
monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
PARAMETER LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monthly Daily Measurement Sample Sample
Average Maximum Frequency Tvve Locations
Flaw [50050] Annually Estimate Effluent
BOD, 5-Day,20-C3[00310] 30.0 mg/1 45.0 mg/l Annually Grab Effluent
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/l 45.0 mg/1: Annually Grab Effluent
[00530]
Fecal Colifornm 200/100 ml 400/100 ml Annually Grab Effluent
Geometric mean 31616
Total Residual Chlorine
[50060] Annually Grab Effluent
Enterococci3'5 Annually I Grab Effluent
1. Effluent is defined as wastewater leaving the treatment system,prior to discharge into a creek or
other water body.
2. The wastewater discharge flow from this facility may not in any case exceed I OOO gallons per
day.
3. A North Carolina certified laboratory must perform the wastewater analysis.
4. Receiving stream chlorine levels are not to exceed 17 µ"g/L. The sample shall be taken from the
effluent pipe,prior to discharge into a creek or other`waterbody.
5. Applicable for discharges to SB and SC waters only. In SB and SC waters,the requirement for a
fecal coliform sample is not required.
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or foam visible in other than trace amounts.
Page 3 of 16 Pages

General Permit NCG550000
Permit Conditions
(Operation &Maintenance)
1) The tablet chlorinator and dechlorinator[if applicable] shall be inspected weekly to ensure
there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous &proper operation. The dechlorinator
unit shall be labeled"dechlorination only".
2) Treatment systems shall be maintained at all times to prevent seepage of sewage to the surface
of the ground.
3) Septic tanks and secondary tank(recirculating/pump tanks) shall be inspected at least yearly to
determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks shall be
pumped out every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid
depth in any compartment,whichever is greater. All tanks should be emptied of their contents
whenever any of the tanks meet this requirement. Effluent filters shall be inspected at least
once a year,cleaned and reinstalled or replaced. Contents removed from septic tanks shall be
disposed at a location and in a manner compliant with all local and state regulations.
4) All system components,including but not necessarily limited to, septic tanks, surface sand
filters, other filter components,pump/recirculation tanks,controls and alarms, disinfection
units,dechlorination apparatus, and the outfalls shall be maintained at all times and in good
operating order.
5) All monitoring data shall be retained onsite for a minimum of five years and available for
inspection. The permittee shall notify the Division upon receipt of a sampling or monitoring -
report indicating noncompliance with the permit. ,
6) A visual review of the outfall location shall be executed twice each year(one at the time of
sampling)to ensure that no visible solids or other obvious evidence of system malfunctioning
is observed. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented and steps taken
to correct the problem.
Transfer Coverage from Other Permits
7) Upon issuance of this general permit,all existing and acting certificates of coverage issued in
conjunction with the NCG5700000 permits will be eligible for coverage under this permit.
8) Upon issuance of this general permit,all existing and active individual permits issued since
June of 2010 for discharge of domestic wastewater from single family residences and other
100%domestic discharges with similar characteristics will be eligible for coverage under this
permit.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits that may be required by the
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources, or any other federal or local governmental permit.
Page 4 of 16 Pages

FqCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 18, 2013
James P Griffin
469 Triple Creek Drive
Hendersonville,NC 28791
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Triple Creek Subdivision/Lot 28
Permit No: NCG551017
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Griffin:
Enclosed please find a copy of the inspection report conducted on November 7, 2013. The Compliance
Evaluation Inspection was conducted by Jeff Menzel and Bev Price of the Asheville Regional Office.
The inspectors could not find the outfall pipe. It is recommended that the outfall pipe be located and the area
around the outfall be kept clear of brush and debris. The disinfection tablets should be checked regularly and
replaced when necessary. The facility appears to be well maintained.
No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were observed during this inspection.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. A copy of the general
permit will also be included with this inspection report.
If you have any questions,please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Jeff Menzel
Environmental Specialist
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
__Ater Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http://poaal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
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 N I 2 15I 31 NCG551017 11 121 13/11/07 117 18I CI 19I S I 201 I
Remarks
211111IIIIIIII I I I I IIIIIIII I I I I IIIIIIIIIILIIIIIIIt6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA -------------------------Reserved—-------------------
67 I 169 70I_I 71 I I 72I N I 73' I 174 751 , I I I I I I 180
Section B: Facility Data W
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
02:00 PM 13/11/07 13/08/01
Triple Creek Subdivision/Lot 28
Triple Creek Subdivision Lot 28 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Hendersonville NC 28739 02:30 PM 13/11/07 18/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
James P Griffin,111 Grovers Mill Rd Plainsboro NJ 08536/// No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Operations&Maintenance N Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3� NCG551017 I11 12, 13/11/07 117 18ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The inspectors could not find the outfall pipe. It is recommended that the outfall pipe be located and the
area around the outfall be kept clear of brush and debris. The disinfection tablets should be checked
regularly and replaced when necessary. No violations of permit requirements or applicable regulations were
observed during this inspection. The facility appears to be well maintained. A copy of the general permit will
be included with this inspection report. Please read over the permit and let me know if you have any
questions or concerns.
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Permit: NCG551017 Owner-Facility: Triple Creek Subdivision/Lot 28
Inspection Date: 11/07/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
* 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 0 n ■
El
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? 0 n n
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ n n
Number of tubes in use? 2
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? n I_-I n 0
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? n n n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? n 0 n
Comment: Replace the chlorine tablets on an as needed basis.
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? 0 ❑ n
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ n n 0
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:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ■ n n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ 0 n 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n n ■ n
Comment: The inspectors could not find the outfall pipe. It is recommended that the
outfall pipe be located and the area around the outfall be kept clear of brush and debris.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 18, 2013
Susan Glenn
PO Box 1770
Blowing Rock NC 28605
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Blackberry Sewer System
Permit No: NCO055611
Caldwell County
Dear Ms. Glenn:
On October 30, 2013, I conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the subject facility. The facility
--appeared to be marginally compliant with permit NCO055611. There are areas that need to be improved upon
11garding this facility to gain and maintain compliance with the permit. These items relate to maintenance,
backup power and previous enforcement actions. However, the facility appears to be currently functioning
within the permitted effluent limits, in large part due to the lack of flows and the operator's management of an
aged system.
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,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enc.Inspection report
cc: Jadd Brewer,ORC(e-copy)
Central Files
Asheville Files
}:\WQ\SWP\Caldwell\Wastewater\Minors\Blackberry Ridge 55611\CEI.10-2013.LTR.doc
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http://portal.nodenr.org/webfwq/ws
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPAWashington,D.C.20460
r-+ OMB No.2040-0057
Water Comphanne Inspenflon 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 N I 2 5I 31 NCO055611 111 121 13/10/30 117 181 Cl 19I S I 201 I
Remarks
211IIIIIII III11IIIIII1IIII III1IIIIIIII IIIIII1I I116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------------------------Reserved-------------------
67I 169 70131 71 I I 721 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)
Blackberry Sewer System
10:00 AM 13/10/30 08/12/01
Blackberry Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Blowing Rock NC 28605 11:30 AM 13/10/30 13/10/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Tities(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Susan Glenn,PO Box 1770 Blowing Rock NC 28605//828-278-4777/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations&Maintenance N Records/Reports Self-Monitoring Program
Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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s l NC0055611 11 12, 1 a/,0/30 1 17 18I CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Unpaid fines have recently gone to collections.
If it is possible to do away with this WWTP and tie into the nearest municipal collection system it is
suggested this option be seriously considered.
Due to the terrain and poor condition of the access road, if the power were to go out, a back up generator
would not be able to be brought to this wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). However, the operator believes
the condominium complex this WWTP serves is on a drinking water well system and is on the same power
supply as the WWTP. Therefore, no power no water no discharge.
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Permit: NCO055611 Owner-Facility: Blackberry Sewer System
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 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 0 n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ❑ ■ n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? n ■ n n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n
ri
Comment: The plant is not restricted from the public, but is very secluded in the
woods.
Access to this plant is limited and vehicular traffic is restricted due to a narrow, steep
eroded road.
Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex:MLSS,MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge ■ ❑ 0 ❑
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment: DO, pH
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? ■ Cl ❑ 0
Comment: Very little solids come to this pant due to the septic tanks at each
residence; it is basically grey water, no solids.
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Mode of operation Ext.Air
Type of aeration system Diffused
Is the basin free of dead spots? ■ ❑ ❑ n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ❑ ❑ ■ n
Are the diffusers operational? ■ n n El
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process? ■ 0 ❑ 0
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Permit: NCO055611 Owner-Facility: Blackberry Sewer System
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE ,
Does the foam cover less than 25%of the basin's surface? ■ n n n
Is the DO level acceptable? n ❑ ❑ ■
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) n n Cl ■
Comment: White foam present. The aeration system runs all the time since the clock
is broken. This item is likely an inexpensive fix and should be fixed; it should save on
electricity. During a hard winter the sytem will likely have to run all the time to avoid
freezing.
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 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 -UV Yes No NA NE
Are extra UV bulbs available on site? n n n ■
Are UV bulbs clean? n n n ■
Is UV intensity adequate? n n n ■
Is transmittance at or above designed level? n n n ■
Is there a backup system on site? n n n ■
Is effluent clear and free of solids? n n n ■
Comment: UV system is not in operation; ORC uses tablets in the trough instead.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? n n ■ ❑
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Permit: NCO055611 Owner-Facility: Blackberry Sewer System
Inspection Date: 10/30/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
\ Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are the tablets the proper size and type? 0 n 0
Number of tubes in use?
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ n n ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? M 0 n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? n 0 n
Comment: ORC uses tablets in clarifier discharge trough.
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system? Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? Cl 0 0 Cl
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? n ❑ ■ 0
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? ■ 0 ❑ 0
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? Q ❑ 0
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? 0000
Number of tubes in use? 1
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Water Quality Programs John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Thomas A. Reeder Secretary
Director
November 19, 2013
Rock House Creek Properties, LLC
Attn: Sharon Wiseman Hollifield, Registered Agent
124 Ray Wiseman Road
Spruce Pine,NC 28777
Blue Ridge Resource and Conservation and Development Council,.Inc.
Attn: Jonathan Hartsell
26 Crimson Laurel Circle, Suite 2
Bakersville,NC 28705
Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification -Approval
Project Name: Rockhouse Creek Streambank Stabilization Project
DWQ Project#2013-1030
Mitchell County
French Broad/RockHouse Creek/7-2-40-4/C; Tr
Dear Ms. Hollifield and Mr. Hartsell:
The Division of Water Resources 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 110 feet of streams for the purpose of stream
bank stabilization at the subject property. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the
attached Certification and any additional conditions listed below.
Project impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3885. This Certification allows
you to use Nationwide Permit 13 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Authorization to
proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as
authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the corresponding USACE Permit Verification.
In addition,you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before
you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and 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.
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone]\FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

Rock House Creek Properties,LLC
November 19,2013
Page 2 of 2
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 110 (feet) Application Item 3.
Additional Conditions:
The stream is a Class C Trout Water and supports wild rainbow trout. In order to protect
downstream uses for Class C Trout Waters a requirement of this Certification is that any
additional work conducted within the stream may not occur between the dates of January 1
through April 15.
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 Resources under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Fog in the Asheville Regional Office at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for Thomas A. Reeder
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David McHenry-NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Michael Wood The Catena Group, Inc.
WBSCP Unit—Central Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 19, 2013
Thomas M. Phan
Southland Community Development Corporation
240 Danbury Lane
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
Vergil L. Daughtery, III
29 Thomas Coke Drive
Waynesville,North Carolina 28786
Subject: Request for Wetlands Delineation
Lake Junaluska Lake Park
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Phan and Mr. Daughtery:
—On November 15, 2013, Kevin Barnett of this office made a site visit to the property located at the corner of
Dellwood Road and Jule Noland Drive in Haywood County. During this site visit it was determined that
specific hydric conditions existed that would indicate the presence of wetlands throughout the property.
Additionally, it was noted that there was an active grading activity on the property.
Due to a significant portion of the property having wetland indicators, you are hereby requested to have a
wetland delineation performed, and submitted to the following address' for approval prior to any further grading
of filling taking place on this property.
David Brown
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville,North Carolina 28801-5006
and to my attention at:
Kevin Barnett
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http://portal.nodenr.orgANeb/wq
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Southland Community Development Corporation
November 19,2013
Page 2 of 2
Should you have any further questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4657 or at
kevin.barnett;c,ncdenr.gov
Sincerely,
Kevin Barnett
Environmental Specialist
cc: Don Stephenson, Re/Max Mountain Realty
1904 South Main Street, Waynesville,North Carolina 28786
Carolina Edwards, Caroline-A-Contracting, LLC
3248 Soco Road, Waynesville,North Carolina 28751
Burton Edwards
152 Sanibel Lane, Maggie valley,North Carolina 28751
Kris Boyd, Haywood County Planning
157 Paragon Parkway, Suite 200, Clyde,North Carolina 28721
Laura Herbert,NCDEMLR
David McHenry,NC Wildlife Resources Commission
David Brown, US Army Corps of Engineers
ARO Files
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 21, 2013
David Patterson
33 Short Street
Asheville,NC 28801
Subject: Surface Water Identification Request
Property Adjacent to 30 Cumberland Avenue
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Patterson:
This letter provides the findings of a site visit at the property adjacent to 30 Cumberland
' Avenue in Asheville conducted on November 20, 2013 to identify surface waters on the
property.
No surface water feature was identified on the property or at the property boundaries of
the adjoining properties.
Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance: 828-296-4650 or
chuck.cranfordkncdenr.gov .
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranford
Assistant Regional Operations Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc: Ray Tracy—City of Asheville
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http://portal.nedenr.org/webtwq
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Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 21, 2013
CERTIFIED NIAIL,7010 1870 0003 0875 zsss
Wayne Moss
370 Evitt Cemetery Road
Cashiers,North Carolina 28717
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Wayne Moss Property along Salt Rock Road
NOV-2013-PC-0341
Wetland Standard Violation
Jackson County
Response deadline: December 10, 2013
Dear Mr .Moss:
On November 15, 2013,Kevin Barnett from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of
Water Resources (DWR), along with David McHenry of the NC Wildlife Resources
Commission,conducted a site inspection at your property located-along Salt Rock Road in
Jackson County.
Wetland Standard violations were noted during the inspection and file review.
As a result of the site inspection and file review,the following violations were identified:
VIOLATIONS
I. Wetland Standard Violation - 15A NCAC 02B .0231 Approximately 0.25 acres of
wetlands were impacted by vegetation clearing and ditching,representing Water Quality
Stream Standard violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0231.
REQUIRED RESPONSE
The DWR requests that you respond by December 10,2013. Your response should be sent to
the attention Kevin Barnett,Division of Water Resources, 2090 US HWY 70, Swannanoa,NC
28778 and should address the following items:
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 US Hwy 70,Swannanoa,NC 28778
Phone:[phone];FAX:[phone]
Internet:hftp://portal,ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

Wayne Moss
November 21,2013
Page 2 of 2
1. Wetland Standard Violation
a. Please provide a map of the project area. The map must include all streams and
wetlands, detailing impacts both on- and off-site.
b. Please submit a Wetland Restoration Plan(Plan)to this office for review and
approval. The Plan must address removal of accumulated sediment from all
wetlands and the restoration to pre-disturbance conditions. You must secure an
environmental consultant experienced in wetland restoration to assist you with
developing your Plan, and obtaining any necessary approvals. It is recommended
that your consultant contact Kevin Barnett of the Asheville Regional Office for
additional guidance during Plan development. The Plan should include:
• A narrative explaining how ditches will be filled including techniques,
manpower and tools to be used and provide a wetland re-planting plan.
• A proposed schedule with dates that indicate when you expect to begin and
complete the wetland restoration.
c. Once the work is complete, a final report documenting the results of the
restoration activities should be submitted to Kevin Barnett.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the violations, as detailed
above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a i
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 or
kevin.barnettancdenr.gov ..
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson,P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
cc: Karen Higgins, 401 &Buffer Permitting Unit
ARO File Copy
Laura Herbert, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
David Brown, US_Army Corps of Engineers
David McHenry,NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Jackson County Planning
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 21, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 70121010 0002 1967 7541
Mr. Cody S. Jones, Manager
Cedar Beach Investment Group LLC
P.O. Box 20670
Charleston, South Carolina 29413
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 NCO068918
Cedar Beach Investment Group LLC
Cedar Hill WWTP
Case No. LV-2013-0206
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Jones:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$247.50
($100.00 civil penalty+ $147.50 enforcement costs) against Cedar Beach Investment Group LLC.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Cedar Beach Investment Group LLC for the month of July
2013. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations
and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NCO068918. The violations which
occurred in July 2013 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Cedar Beach Investment Group LLC
violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO068918 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 Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson, Division of Water Resources
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region, hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Cedar Beach Investment Group LLC:
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: hftp;(/portal.ncdenr.org/Web/wg/ws
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$.00 NC0068918,by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Monthly Geometric Mean limit for FEC
COLI.
1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$100.00 NC0068918, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI.
$100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$14750 Enforcement Costs
$247.50 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
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 Resources
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 Resources 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 detrirrient 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 Water Resources 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 Resources 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 Resources
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_formfrom,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 [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
and
Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter, as
evidenced,by an internal date/time received stamp(not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please
be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
`l G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
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RPB Systems/ORC w/attachments
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2013-0206 County: Jackson
Assessed Party: Cedar Beach Investment Group LLC/ Cedar Hill WWTP
Permit No.: -NC0068918 Amount Assessed: $247.50
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessarry 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:

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STIPULATION OF FACTS
CEDAR BEACH INVESTMENT GROUP/
CEDAR HILL WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO068918 _ _ ___ ) FILE NO. LV-2013-0206
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $247.50 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated November 21, 2013,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 Resources 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.
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Governor Director Secretary
November 21, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 70121010 0002 1967 7527
Mr. James J. Schenker, Environmental Associate
T A Operating LLC
24601 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, Ohio 44145-5634
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO085952
T A Operating LLC
Candler Travel Center WWTP
Case No. LV-2013-0205
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Schenker:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$247.50
($100.00 civil penalty+ $147.50 enforcement costs) against T A Operating LLC.
This assessment is based upon the following,facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by T A Operating LLC for the month of July 2013. This
review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0085952. The violations which occurred in
July 2013 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that T A Operating LLC violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO085952 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the
manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S.
143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms,
conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson, Division of Water Resources
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against T A Operating LLC:
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$.00 NC0085952, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for BOD Conc.
0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$.00 NC0085952, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Daily Minimum limit for DO.
1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$100.00 NC0085952,by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for BOD - Conc.
$100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$147.50 Enforcement Costs
$247.50 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
2 82.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the
attention of:
Point Source Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
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 _l'

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 Resources 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 Water Resources 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 Resources 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 Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office
of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed-provided the original and one copy of the

document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five(5) business days
following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center �
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
and
Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please
be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment.
If you have any questions,please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2013-0205 County: Buncombe
r Assessed Party: T A Operating LLC/ Candler Travel WWTP
Permit No.: NCO085952 Amount Assessed: $247.50
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations,
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE
1N THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
T A OPERATING LLC )
CANDLER TRAVEL WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO085952 ) FILE NO. LV-2013-0205
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $247.50 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated November 21, 2013,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 Resources 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
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Division of Water Resources
r Pat McCrory Water Quality Program John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Thomas A. Reeder Secretary
Director
November 20, 2013
Elk Creek Development Company of Banner Elk, LLC
Angelo Accetturo, Manager
PO Box 725
Banner Elk,NC 28604
ENV-ECS, Inc
John Vilas
3764 Rominger Road
Banner Elk,NC 28604
Subject: Request for More Information
401 Water Quality Certification
Elk Creek at Banner Elk
DWQ Project#2013-1070
Avery County
Response deadline:December 20, 2013
Dear Mr. Accetturo and Mr. Vilas:
The Division of Water Resources (DWR)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. This office believes that the residential home sites and infrastructure improvements outlined in
the revised site plan could be moved or reconfigured to minimize or avoid impacts to Wetlands
1 - 4. Provide justification for or revise the plans to avoid or minimize the wetland impacts noted
in the application.
2. The proposal of dry retention with filtration is an acceptable way to treat the stormwater at this
site. However,there has been some confusion in our understanding of the project design and
how it will function. Some of the issues that need clarification or revision are:
a. It seems like the proposal is to design a detention basin over a sand filter. Although this is an
acceptable approach, your project would benefit from some modifications. You might want
Location:2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer

Elk Creek
November 20,2013
Page 2 of 3
some detention first and follow that with a sand filter or divert the design storm to a filter and
then use detention.
b. Boyd Devane of our Raleigh Office talked to the consulting engineer, David Ramsey, on
November 18th about the issue of peak control. He explained that his inclusion of peak
control calculations in the design had led to confusion about the design of the system. Mr.
Devane noted that the Division of Water Resources only required the system to provide water
quality treatment for the 1.0" design storm. However, Mr. Devane later learned that the
Town of Banner Elk requires some peak flow attenuation. Therefore, the design will need to
reconsider the 85%water quality treatment for the first inch of runoff and must include some
peak flow control as required by the Town. We do not believe that the design as proposed
will achieve both the water quality and peak control requirements.
c. Since the sand filter is the major treatment mechanism, the Sand Filter Supplement should be
used rather than the Dry Extended Basin supplement. Also, the Sand Filter O&M Agreement
is more appropriate than using the Dry Basin O&M form.
d. We could not find the dimensions of the sand filter in the information provided. The sand
filter must be designed consistent with the requirements of Chapter 11 of the Division of
Water Resources (previously DWQ) Stormwater BMP Manual.
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e. The plan did not seem to include any information on the volume of detention storage or the
need for any pretreatment or forebay.
f. The depiction of the sand filter on the"Sediment Basin Cross section"drawing has some
unclear elements such as the depth of the sand or of the gravel. The drawing shows a 150- J'
300mm sand layer being much smaller than the washed stone layer at 40-80mm. Please
correct the drawing.
g. On the drawing with the "Detention/Sediment Basin" information, we do not believe the riser
with the gravel-surrounded intake base will work properly. It seems from the drawing that
some of the stormwater could short-circuit the sand filter and enter the openings of the
aggregate at the base of the riser. Please re-evaluate that design. It also seems like the
underdrain should be connected to the outlet.
h. There was not a large-sized version of the Sediment Basin Cross section provided. However
the large-sized drawing of the "Detention/Sediment Basin"was stacked into the Sediment
Basin Plan drawing. Parts of the drawing were clipped from view.
i. In the revised version,please include all calculations as shown in Chapter 11 of the DWR
Stormwater Manual.
j. There are other methods of treating the stormwater that may work on your project. Since
there are trout waters downstream of this site, we would strongly recommend consideration
of permeable pavement or another infiltration device that might minimize the volume of
runoff and the elevation of temperature from the runoff. Recent changes in Chapter 18 of
our BMP Stormwater Manual allow use of pavements throughout the state and in many
situations, this can be a cost-effective method of treatment. See
http://portal.nedenr.org/web/Wq/ws/su/bm.p-chl 8
Mr. Devane will be happy to work with your consultants to develop a workable stormwater
solution for this site. He can be reached at boyd.devanenncdenr gov or at 919-807-6373.

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Jovember 20,2013
Page 3 of 3
Please provide your response in writing to the addresses below prior to December 19, 2013. Four copies of the
required information should be provided to the Wetlands, Buffers, Stormwater Compliance and Permitting Unit
it:
Ms. Karen Higgins
WBSCP Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1650
and a single copy to the Asheville Regional Office at:
Tim Fox
Water Quality Programs
2090 US HWY 70
Swannanoa,NC 28778
If we do not hear from you by the deadline,we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and
we will consider the project withdrawn.
This letter only addresses the preliminary application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands,
waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not
authorized (at this time) by the DWR. Please call Tim Fox [phone], if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
cc: Boyd DeVane—NCDWR
Tasha McCormick US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
David McHenry-North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Karen Higgins - WBSCP Unit
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Governor Director Secretary
November 21,2013
Nicole Szlatenyi
21 North Liberty Street
Asheville,NC 28801
Subject: Surface Water Identification Request
552 Providence Terrace
Buncombe County
Dear Ms. Szlatenyi:
This letter provides the findings of a site visit at 552 Providence Terrace in Montreat
conducted on November 20, 2013 to identify surface waters on the property as depicted
in a drawing provided: Sheet Number CIO]. The results were as follows:
Features Score Comments
Geomorphology 7.5
Hydrology 0.5
Biology 5.5 One salamander observed
Total 13.5
Determination: Ephemeral
Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance: 828-296-4650 or
chuck.cranfordnncdenr.go_v .
Sincerely,
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Assistant Regional Operations Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc: Buncombe County Planning
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Kevin Barber
72 Oteen Church Road
Asheville,NC 28805
Subject: Surface Water Identification Request
72 Oteen Church Road
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Barber:
This letter provides the findings of a site visit at the property located at 72 Oteen Church
Road in Asheville conducted on November 20, 2013 to identify surface waters on the
property.
No surface water feature was identified within the eastern portion of the property.
Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance: 828-296-4650 or
[e-mail] .
Sincerely,
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Chuck Cranford
Assistant Regional Operations Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc: Ray Tracy—City of Asheville
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http:l/podal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
An Equal opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A.Reeder John E Skvarla,III
Governor Director Secretary
November 22, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7012 1010 0002 1967 7565
Mr. Robert J. Boyette, City Manager
City of Marion
Corpening Creek WWTP
P.O. Drawer 700
Marion,North Carolina 28752
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Tracking#: NOV-2013-LV-0696
Corpening Creek WWTP
NPDES Permit No.NCO031879
McDowell County
f--.,Dear Mr. Boyette:
A review of the June 2013 self-monitoring report for the subject facility revealed violations of the
following parameters:
Date Outfall Parameter Reported Value Permit Limit
06/15/2013 001 Fecal coliform 488.5 4/100ml 400#/100ml
06/30/2013 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 2.84 mg/1 1.4 mg/1
06/08/2013 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 4.68 mg/1 4.2 mg/1
06/15/2013 001 Ammonia Nitrogen 4.54 mg/1 4.2 mg/1
A Notice of Violation/Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement(NOV/NRE) is being issued for the
noted violation of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and NPDES Permit No.NC0031879.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00)may be
assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or
requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information
regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss overall compliance please respond in
writing within ten(10) days after receipt of this Notice. A review of your response will be considered along
with any information provided on the June 2013 Discharge Monitoring Report. You will then be notified of any
civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office within
the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http:tlportal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Robert J. Boyette
November 22, 2013
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Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problems. The Division
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of-
a continuing nature,not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities,then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may
contact this office for additional information.
If you have questions concerning this matter,please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or
me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
WQ Central Files
WQ Point Source Branch
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
WaterQuality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A.Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 22, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7012 1010 0002 1967 7558
Mr. Peter G. Watson, President
Ledgestone Property Owners Association
P.O. Box 21
Fairview,North Carolina 28730
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO087556
Ledgestone Property Owners Association
Ledgestone Subdivision WWTP
Case No. LV-2013-0208
Buncombe County'
Dear Mr. Watson:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$597.50
($450.00 civil penalty+ $147.50 enforcement costs) against Ledgestone Property Owners
Association.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Ledgestone Property Owners Association for the month of
Amust 2013. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge
limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NC0087556. The violations
which occurred in August 2013 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Ledgestone Property Owners
Association violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO087556 and G.S.
143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the
maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any
person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-
215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson,Division of Water Resources
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Ledgestone Property Owners Association:
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: hftp://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

2 of the 2 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$200.00 NC0087556, 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.
$250.00 NC0087556, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Monthly Average limit for TSS_Cons.
$450.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$147.50 Enforcement Costs
$597.50 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
2 82.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
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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 Resources
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 Resources 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 Water Resources 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 Resources 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 Resources
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 apetition
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 [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
and
Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark),will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please
be advised that additional penalties may 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,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
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NPDES Point Source w/attachments
WQ Central Files w/attachments
James &James Environmental/ORC w/attachments
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REO VEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2013-0208 County: Buncombe
Assessed Party: Ledgestone Property Owners Association
Permit No.: NCO087556 Amount Assessed: $597.50
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner(the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i,e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
LEDGESTONE PROPERTY OWNERS )
ASSOCIATION/ )
LEDGEST_ONE SUBDIVISION T. --
- ----- --PERMIT-NO.NCO087556- ) FILE NO.- LV-2013-0208
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $597.50 for violation(s)as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated November 22, 2013,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 Resources 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.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 22, 2013
Mr Bob Schwebke
RCS Properties
4501 Tynecastle Highway
Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2013-LV-0694
Permit No. NCO062961
Tynecastle WWTP
Avery County
Dear Mr. Schwebke:
A review of Tynecastle WWTP's monitoring report for August 2013 showed the following violation:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 08/06/2013 400#/100ml 6,000#/100mI Daily Maximum
Broth,44.5C Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted.
The Division of Water Resources 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 or me
at 828/296-4500.
Sincerel
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc: WQ Asheville Files
WQ Central Files
WQ Lab & Operations/ORC
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Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: hftp:l/portal.ncdenr.org/web/wg/ws
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
-- Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 22, 2013
Mr. Larry Lehning
Adams Apple Homeowners Association Inc.
1208 Kelty Court
Cary, North Carolina 27511
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2013-LV-0693
Permit No. NCO042358
Adams Apple Condominiums WWTP
Avery County
Dear Mr. Lehning:
A review of Adams Apple Condominiums WWTP's monitoring report for August 2013 showed the
following violation:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 08/06/2013 400#/100ml 4,600#/100ml Daily Maximum
Broth,44.5C Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem: Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted.
The Division of Water Resources 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 or me
at 8281296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc: WQ Asheville Files
WQ Central Files
WQ Lab & Operations/ORC
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Water Quality Regional Operations-Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.nodenr.org/web/wq/ws
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Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 22, 2013
Ms. Kally Dotson
White Oak Manor
188 Oscar Justice Road
Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2013-LV-0696
Permit No. NCO030139
White Oak Manor- Rutherfordton WWTP
Rutherford County
Dear Ms. Dotson:
A review of White Oak Manor- Rutherfordton's monitoring report for August 2013 showed the
following violation:
Parameter Date Limit Value Reported Value Limit Type
Coliform, Fecal MF, M-FC 08/01/2013 400 #/100ml 6,000#/100ml Daily Maximum
Broth,44.5C Exceeded
Remedial actions,if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any problem. Since the
comments section on the reverse of the relevant DMR provided an adequate explanation for the subject
violation, it is not requested that a response be submitted.
The Division of Water Resources 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 or me
at 828/296-4600.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Region a pervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
cc: WQ Asheville Files
WQ Central Files
WQ Lab & Operations/ORC
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2090 U.S.Highway70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/ws
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Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E.Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 25, 2013
Jerry Church
Town of Granite Falls
PO Drawer 10
Granite Falls, NC 28630-0010
SUBJECT: Collection System Inspection
Granite Falls Collection System
Permit No: WQCS00145
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Church:
On October 10, 2013, 1 conducted an inspection of the Granite Falls collection system
program. Present during the inspection were Bev Price and Andrew Moore with the
Division of Water Resources, Bill Hamilton and you with the Town of Granite Falls and
Clarence Lockemy with the Wooten Company. I also revisited the #1 Highland pump
station vicinity on November 14, 2013. 1 appreciate the time and efforts of all personnel
involved in both inspections.
The program was found to be in compliance with permit WQCS00145. However, there
are areas that need the towns' attention to stay on the right track in maintaining
compliance. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for specific observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincce����rely, �
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Linda Wlggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
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Central Files
Asheville Files
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQCS00145 Effective: 03/01/09 Expiration: 02/28/17 Owner: Town of Granite Falls
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Granite Falls Collection System
County: Caldwell 30 Park Sq
Region: Asheville PO Drawer 10
----- -- ------- -- - - Granite Falls NC-28630--
Contact Person: M Shuford Wise Title: Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC• Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021890 Town of Granite Falls-Granite Falls WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 02:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs 4 Phone: Ext.46 6-4500
xt.4653
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ■Compliant Q Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■Miscellaneous Questions Performance Standards Operation&Maint Reqmts Records
■Monitoring&Rpting ■Inspections Pump Station Manhole
Reqmts
Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Granite Falls collection system program is extremely organized, well managed and was thoroughly presented during
the inspection.
There-are, however, needs associated with_this system. For such_a_fairly_small_collection system,_there_are many_pump
stations(PS). Pump stations require a lot of resources for operation and maintenance. Where feasible to do away with
pump stations, those projects should be prioritized. A project listed (ref#WWC4)in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
entails the abandonment of 5 pump stations. This project is a good example of a project that should be prioritized by your
town. This project in particular calls for the abandonment 5 pump stations which were built from 1953 to 2005. Only one
of these 5 pump stations has back up power available,two of the pump stations (Highland#2,#3)pump to the most aged
pump station (Highland#1,yr 1953), and all of the pumps(except Highland#3)in these pump stations are themselves
aged ranging from 20 years old to 26 years old.
Granite Falls has recently abandoned 1 pump station (Duke St), indicating the town understands the importance of
reinvesting in its infrastructure along with cost savings.Also underway is an improved mapping/GIS project. Finally, with
regard to pump stations, the increased and consistent cleaning/pumping of the Granite Falls pump stations is the likely
reason there are limited pump failures and sanitary sewer overflows (SSO). Maintaining this type of management and
reinvestment of the collection system is essential for compliance.
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Performance Standards Yes No NA NE
Is Public Education Program for grease established and documented? ■ fl I_l 0
---------What educational-tools-arm used?
newsletter,mailings,website
Is Sewer Use Ordinance/Legal Authority available? ■ 0 0 fl
Does it appear that the Sewer Use Ordinance is enforced? ■ n 0 fl
Is Grease Trap Ordinance available? ■ n ❑ 0
Is Septic Tank Ordinance available(as applicable,i.e.annexation) n fl ■ 0
List enforcement actions by permittee, if any,in the last 12 months
Have not had a need for enforcement.
Has an acceptable Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)been implemented? ■ ❑ 0 0
Does CIP address short term needs and long term\"master plan\"concepts? ■ n 0 fl
Does CIP cover three to five year period? ■ 0 0
Does CIP include Goal Statement? ■ n El 0
Does CIP include description of project area? ■ 0 ❑ Cl
Does CIP include description of existing facilities? ■ 0 0 0
Does CIP include known deficiencies? ■ n ❑ 0
Does CIP include forecasted future needs? ■ ❑ 0 fl
Is CIP designated only for wastewater collection and treatment? ■ 0 ❑ fl
Approximate capital improvement budget for collection system? $250,000.00
Total annual revenue for wastewater collection and treatment? $539,400.00
CIP Comments
Is system free of known points of bypass? ■ 0 f1 Q
If no,describe type of bypass and location
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted at ALL pump stations? ■ 0 0 El
#Does the sign include:
Instructions for notification? ■ ❑ ❑ fl
Pump station identifier? ■ Q ❑ 0
24-hour contact numbers ■ n n 0
If no, list deficient pump stations
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
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#Do ALL pump stations have an"auto polling"feature/SCADA? ❑ ■
19
Number of pump stations
Number of pump stations that have SCADA
Number of pump stations that have simple telemetry 1
Number of pump stations that have only audible and visual alarms 1
Number of pump stations that do not meet permit requirements 0
#Does the permittee have a root control program? ■ n 0 0
#If yes,date implemented?
Describe:
Root control is contracted as needed.
Comment: For a fairly small collection system, Granite Falls has numerous pump
stations. Pump stations (PS) require alot of resources, both in manpower and
expenditures for maintenance. A current suggestion related to the PS would be to track
pump run times, whether it be manually or to set the SCADA system up to accomplish
this. See summary for more on PS needs.
Inspections Yes No NA NE
Are maintenance records for sewer lines available? ■ ❑ 0 E)
Are records available that document pump station inspections? ■ ❑ 0 fl
Are SCADA or telemetry equipped pump stations inspected at least once a week? ■ ❑ fl
Are non-SCADA/telemetry equipped pump stations inspected every day? ■ ❑ ❑ fl
Are records available that document citizen complaints? ■ n
Cl 13
#Do you have a system to conduct an annual observation of entire system? ■ ❑ n
#Has there been an observation of remote areas in the last year? ■ 0 n
Are records available that document inspections of high-priority lines? ■ n 0
Has there been visual inspections of high-priority lines in last six months? ■ fl n D
Comment: There is a grinder pump at the town park which has personnel onsite daily.
The remote areas have homes nearby.
High Priority are looked at 3/yr.
Operation &Maintenance Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are all log books available? ■ 0 0 0
Does supervisor review all log books on a regular basis? ■ D 0 0
Does the supervisor have plans to address documented short-term problem areas? ■ ❑ ❑ n
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
What is the schedule for reviewing inspection, maintenance,&operations logs and problem areas?
Are maintenance records for equipment available? ■ n n n
Is a schedule maintained for testing emergency/standby equipment? ■ n .10 n
What is the schedule for testing emergency/standby equipment? 2/yr by Specialty Truck
Co
Do pump station logs include:
Inside and outside cleaning and debris removal? ■ n n n
Inspecting and exercising all valves? ■ n n n
Inspecting and lubricating pumps and other equipment? ■ n n n
Inspecting alarms,telemetry and auxiliary equipment? ■ n n n
Is there at least one spare pump for each pump station w/o pump reliability? ■ n n n
Are maintenance records for right-of-ways available? ■ n n
Are right-of-ways currently accessible in the event of an emergency? ■ n n n
Are system cleaning records available? ■ ❑ n n
Has at least 10%of system been cleaned annually? ■ n n n
What areas are scheduled for cleaning in the next 12 months?
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available? ■ n n n
Does the plan include:
24-hour contact numbers ■ n n n
Response time n ■ n n
Equipment list and spare parts inventory ■ n n n
Access to cleaning equipment ■ ❑ ❑ n
Access to construction crews,contractors,and/or engineers ■ n n n
Source of emergency funds ■ n n n
Site sanitation and cleanup materials ■ n n n
Post-overflow/spill assessment ■ n n Cl
Is a Spill Response Action Plan available for all personnel? ■ n n n
Is the spare parts inventory adequate? ■ n n n
Comment:
\ Records Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Are adequate records of all SSOs,spills and complaints available? ■ ❑ 0 0 �—
Are records of SSOs that are under the reportable threshold available? ■ 0 ❑ 0
Do Spill records indicate repeated overflows(2 or more in 12 months)at same location? n n ■ _n
If yes,is there a corrective action plan? fl n ■ 0
Is a map of the system available? ■
Does the map include:
Pipe sizes ■ ❑ n n
Pipe materials ■ n n n
Pipe location ■ n n n
Flow direction ■ n 11 n
Approximate pipe age ❑ ❑ 0
Number of service taps n ■ n n
Pump stations and capacity 1=1 ■
If no,what percent is complete?
List any modifications and extensions that need to be added to the map
Pump station are not listed by name and capacity on map but are listed in a table.
#Does the permittee have a copy of their permit? ■ n ❑ 0
Comment: Town offices.
Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Yes No NA NE
Are copies of required press releases and distribution lists available? 0 ❑ ■ 13
Are public notices and proof of publication available? n n ■ fl
#Is an annual report being prepared in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 C? ■ ❑ 0
#Is permittee compliant with all compliance schedules in the permits? ❑ 01 ■
If no,which one(s)?
Comment:
HIGHLAND 1 -
Pump Station Yes No NA NE
Pump station type Duplex
Are pump station logs available? ■ f_I
Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ 0 0 0
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
■
#Is general housekeeping acceptable? nnn
Are all pumps present? ■ n n n
Are all-pumps operable? - --_-—--_.___ ■ n. n n .__
Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ ❑ Q
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA present? ■ n n n
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational? ■ n n n
Is simple telemetry present? n n ■ n
Is simple telemetry operational? ❑ n ■
Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ ❑ n n
Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n
Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n n
Are backflow devices in place? ❑ n ■ n
Are backflow devices operable? 0 n ■ I_l
Are air relief valves in place? n n ■ o
Are air relief valves operable? n n ■ n
# Is an emergency generator available? n ■ 1­1 n
Can the emergency generator run the pumps? n n n ■
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? n ■ n n
Is the generator operable?
nnn ■
#Is fuel in tank and sufficient? n n n ■
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? n n n ■
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n
Does it include:
Instructions for notification? ■ n n n
Pump station identifier? ■ n n
Emergency phone number ■ ❑ Cl
Is public access limited? ■ n n n
Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n ❑
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 1 0/1 012 0 1 3 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine -
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Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? unknown
Comment: This PS has alot of years on it, it is from the 1950s, making it high
maintenance and a concern for upsets or failure.
Also, it sits at the bottom of a very steep access drive, making accessibility during
adverse weather a safety concern.
HIGHLAND 2 -
Pump Station Yes No NA NE
Pump station type Duplex
Are pump station logs available? ■ n n n
Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n
#Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n
Are all pumps present? ■ n n n
Are all pumps operable? ■ n n Cl
Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n n n
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA present? ■ n n n
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational? ■ n n n
Is simple telemetry present? ■ n n n
Is simple telemetry operational? ■ ❑ n n
Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n
Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ n n n
Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n n ❑
Are backflow devices in place? ■ n n
Are backflow devices operable? ■ n n n
Are air relief valves in place? ■ n n n
Are air relief valves operable? ■ n 0 n
# Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n
Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n Cl n
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Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? ■ n n n _
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the generator operable?
#Is fuel in tank and sufficient? ■ n n n
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■_o n n
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n
Does it include:
Instructions for notification? n n n
Pump station identifier? ■ n n n
Emergency phone number ■ n n Cl
Is public access limited? ■ n n n
Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps?
Comment:
HIGHLAND 3 -
Pump Station Yes No NA NE
Pump station type
Are pump station logs available? ■ n n n
Is it accessible in all weather conditions? ■ n n n
#Is general housekeeping acceptable? ■ n n n
Are all pumps present? ■ n n n
Are all pumps operable? ■ n n n
Are wet wells free of excessive debris? ■ n n n
Are upstream manholes free of excessive debris/signs of overflow? ■ n n n
Are floats/controls for pumps/alarms operable? ■ n n n
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA present? ■ n n n
Is"auto polling"feature/SCADA operational? ■ n n n
Is simple telemetry present? n n ■ n
Is simple telemetry operational? n n ■ n
Are audio and visual alarms present? ■ n n n
Are audio and visual alarms operable? ■ ❑ C) n
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
Is the Pump station inspected as required? ■ n 1=1 n
Are backflow devices in place? n n ■ n
Are backflow devices operable? n n ■ o
Are air relief valves in place? n n ■ n
Are air relief valves operable? 0 n ■ n
# Is an emergency generator available? ■ n n n
Can the emergency generator run the pumps? ■ n n n
Is the pump station equipped for quick hook-up? n n ■ n
Is the generator operable? n n n ■
#Is fuel in tank and sufficient? n n n ■
Is the generator inspected according to their schedule? ■ n n n
Is a 24-hour notification sign posted? ■ n n n
Does it include:
Instructions for notification? ■ n n n
Pump station identifier? ■ n n n
Emergency phone number ■ n n n
Is public access limited? ■ n n n
Is pump station free of overflow piping? ■ n n n
Is the pump station free of signs of overflow? ■ n n n
Are run times comparable for multiple pumps? unknown,not recorded.
Comment:
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Manhole Yes No NA NE
Is manhole accessible? ■ n n n
#Is manhole cover/vent above grade? n ■ n n
Is the manhole free of visible signs of overflow? ■ n n n
Is the manhole free of sinkholes and depressions? n ■ n n
Is manhole cover present? ■ n n n
#Is manhole properly seated? ■ n n n
#Is manhole in good condition? n ■ n n
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 10/10/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspect Non Sampling Reason for Visit: Routine
#Is invert in good condition? o o ■
Is line free-flowing and unrestricted in manhole? ■ Q 0 0
Is manhole free of excessive amounts of grease? 0 ❑ I] 0
Is manhole free of excessive roots? ■ 0 Q 0
Is manhole free of excessive sand? ■ ❑ n fl
Is manhole's extended vent screened? fl ❑ ■
Are vents free of submergence? n 0 ■ El
Are manholes free of bypass structures or pipes? ■ ❑ I_1 I1
Comment: This manhole is associated with a part of the towns collection system that
will require high maintenance needs for Granite Falls and preferrably should be given
high priority for improvements.
See summary for more information related to this part of the system.
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Permit: WQCS00145 Effective: 03/01/09 Expiration: 02/28/17 Owner: Town of Granite Falls
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Granite Falls Collection System
County: Caldwell 30 Park Sq
PO Drawer 10
Region: Asheville
- Granite falls NC 28630
Contact Person: M Shuford Wise Title: Director Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications: CS2,
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
NC0021890 Town of Granite Falls-Granite Falls WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/14/2013 Entry Time: 02:00 PM Exit Time: 02:40 PM
Primary Inspector: Linda S Wiggs Phone: Ext.46 6-4500
Ext.4653
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Follow-up Inspection Type: Collection System Inspection Sampling
Permit Inspection Type: Collection system management and operation
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions N Pump Station Lines
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: WQCS00145 Owner-Facility: Town of Granite Falls
Inspection Date: 11/14/2013 Inspection Type: Collection System Inspection Sampling Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Inspection Summary:
As noted in the October 2013 inspection, the Maple St. manhole has issues. The lines in this area are old clay pipes and
the pump station is from the 1950's. This follow up inspection was to further assess if the manhole, the associated line
that parallels the stream and theaged pump station are leaking into the adjacent stream.
Fecal Coliform samples were obtained in three locations. Ideally a forth location upstream of the manhole would have
been sampled, however the point of origin (where the stream comes out of the ground)of the stream is below the
manhole in question.
*The first sample (#1)was obtained instream below the manhole a short distance above the Highland#1 pump station.
*The second sample(#2)was obtained below the pump station just below where the semi-submerged line crosses the
stream.
*The third sample (#3)was obtained further downstream (--25')below the pump station.
Fecal Coliform Results(colonies/100ml):
#1 - 120
#2- 140
#3- 180
These numbers indicate possible leaching from all three collection system components. Fortunately,the numbers are not
as high as would be expected if the wet well was completely compromised.
The assistance of Granite Falls staff Rick and Clint during sampling was appreciated and very helpful.
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Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 25, 2013
ECS Carolinas, LLP
Attn: Bradley Luckey
4811 Koger Boulevard
Greensboro,NC 27407
SUBJECT: Site Determination
Dragstrip Farm Property
Burke County,NC
Dear Mr. Luckey:
On November 13, 2013, Tim Fox from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water
Resources (DWR) conducted a site determination and verification of jurisdiction streams and
--- wetlands for The Dragstrip Farm Property located at 2001 Old Dragstrip Street in Burke County.
Tasha McCormick with The US Army Corp of Engineers and you were present.
I concur that the surface water and wetland features depicted on the enclosed map reflect the
existing site conditions.
If you have any additional questions or require additional information please contact me at 828-
296-4664 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Tim Fox
Environmental Specialist
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ECS Carolinas, LLP
Attn: Bradley Luckey
4811 Koger Boulevard
Greensboro,NC 27407
SUBJECT: Site Determination
Rutherford Farm Property
Rutherford County,NC
Dear Mr. Luckey:
On July 24,2013,Tim Fox from the Asheville Regional Office of the Division of Water
Resources (DWR) conducted a site determination and verification of jurisdiction streams and
wetlands for The Rutherford Farm Property located at 552 Ferry Road in Forest City located in
`- Rutherford County. Steve Kichefski with The US Army Corp of Engineers and you were
present.
I concur that the surface water and wetland features depicted on the enclosed map reflect the
existing site conditions.
If you have any additional questions or require additional information please contact me at 828-
296-4664 or [e-mail].
Sincere ,
Tim Fox
Environmental Specialist
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Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director
Secretary
November 25, 2013
Christopher E Selle
Cantrell Creek Trout Farm
1335 Dolly Masters Road
Brevard NC 28712
Subject: Name and Ownership Change Form
Cantrell Creek Trout Farm
Certificate of Coverage NCG530061
Transylvania County
Dear Mr. Selle:
Enclosed please find a copy of the permit name/ownership change form. If you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Jeff Menzel
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure:
(2 copies)permit name/ownership change form
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
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Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla III, Secretary NCDENK
Thomas A. Reeder, Director
PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
I. CURRENT Permit Information:
Permit Number(s): i.e. NC0012345 orNCG501234
Permit Holder's Name:
Facility Name:
II. NEW Owner/Name Information:
1. This request for a name change is a result of:
a. Change in ownership of property/company
❑ b. Name change only
❑ c. Other(please explain):
2. New owner's name(name to be put on permit):
3. New owner's or signing official's name and title(Person legally responsible for permit):
Name
Title
4. Mailing Address:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Telephone#: Cell#:
Email:
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone[phone] FAX[phone]
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THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION UNLESS
ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE
SUBMITTAL.
REQUIRED ITEMS:
1. This completed application form
2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership
(property deed, articles of incorporation, or sales agreement)
CERTIFICATION:
I, attest that this application for a
name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required
supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as
incomplete.
Signature: Date:
THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE,
INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION & MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS:
NC DENR/DWR/WQ Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
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Pat McCrory, Governor `D�Nmft`
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Thomas A. Reeder, Director
PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
I. CURRENT Permit Information:
Permit Number(s): i.e. NCO012345 or NCG501234
Permit Holder's Name:
Facility Name:
II. NEW Owner/Name Information:
1. This request for a name change is a result of:
❑ a. Change in ownership of property/company
❑ b. Name change only
❑ c. Other(please explain):
2. New owner's name(name to be put on permit):
3. New owner's or signing official's name and title(Person legally responsible for permit):
Name
Title
4. Mailing Address:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Telephone#: Cell#:
Email:
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone[phone] FAX[phone]
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THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION UNLESS
ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED WITH THE
SUBMITTAL.
REQUIRED ITEMS:
1. This completed application form
2. Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership
(property deed, articles of incorporation, or sales agreement)
CERTIFICATION:
I, attest that this application for a
name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required
supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as.
incomplete.
Signature: Date:
THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE,
INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION&MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDDRESS:
NC DENR/DWR/WQ Permitting Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
November 25, 2013
Mr. Jimmie Allen Stowe
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
EC 13K/ PO Box 1006
Charlotte, NC 28201-1006
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Cliffside Steam Station WWTP
Permit No: NC0005088
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Stowe:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on November
_ 1, 2013 for NPDES permit NC0005088.
The time and assistance of Mr. Steve Hodges was greatly appreciated. The wastewater
treatment systems appear to be properly operated and in compliance with permit limits at the time of
the inspection.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If
you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
4x�01�
Wanda Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Steve D Hodges, ORC @ 573 Duke Power Rd; Mooresboro, NC 28114
Central Files
Asheville Files
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Water Quality Regional Operations-Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone]
Internet:http:gportal.ncdonr.org/web/wq
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EPA Washington,D.C.20460
OMB No.2040-0057
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 N I 2 15 I 31 NC0005088 111 121 13/11/21 117 181 C I 19I S I 20I II
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Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA --------------------Reserved----------------------
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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)
Cliffside Steam Station 01:00 PM 13/11/21 12/03/01
Duke Power Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Cliffside NC 28024 02:30 PM 13/11/21 15/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Steve D Hodges/ORC/828-657-2339/
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Allen Stowe,526 S Chruch St Charlotte NC 282011002//704-382-4309/7043829840 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/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3 NC0005088 111 12I 13/11/21 117 18I CI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
WWTP class:
WW I I (package plant for domestic wastewater—no classification letter has been sent—no
monitoring or reporting required - discharges into Ash Ponds and to outfall 002)
Physical Chemical 1 (industrial wastewater—classification letter sent 8-17-2001)
WWTP types:
WW II —Domestic WWTP: 1550 gpd domestic package wastewater treatment system consisting of:
1000 gal equalization basin with dual 10 gpm pumps;
1500 gallon aeration basin with dual blowers;
secondary rectangular clarifier;
dual tube tablet chlorinator;
500 gal sludge holding tank;
25 linear ft of 8-inch gravity effluent pipe with discharge into the 24-inch gravity drain to
the Ash Settling Ponds (outfall 002).
Physical Chemical I —Industrial WWTP
A new WWTP was placed in operation in October 2010. It treats the wastewater from the
construction of a new Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) system for Units 5 &6. Cliffside Units
1-4 (198 megawatts)were retired on Oct. 1, 2011. The FGD construction began on Jan. 30, 2008,
and the project began commercial operation on Dec. 30, 2012.
This process utilizes the physical-chemical approach to wastewater treatment and consists of:
32,000 gal equalization tank;
32,000 gal holding /maintenance tank;
dual 200 gpm forwarding pumps;
9,400 gal reaction tank for the addition of ferric chloride;
ferric chloride feed system with dual 4 gph feed pumps;
30 ft dia circular clarifier(28 ft depth)with flocculating well for polymer injection;
polymer feed system with dual 0.4 gph feed pumps &dual 60 gph polymer blending units;
dual gravity sand filters with continuous backwash;
5,200 gal effluent tank;
697 linear ft of 6-inch gravity sewer to lower pond, then pumped to the ash pond & 002 outfall;
150 gpm effluent recycle/recirculation pump;
sludge treatment system with:
three 50 gpm clarifier sludge recycle/transfer pumps;
dual 32,000 gal sludge holding tanks (A& B);
dual 550 gpm filter press fast fill pumps;
four 60 gpm filter press pressurization pumps;
dual 1.5 meter, 250 sq ft filter presses;
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Permit: NC0005088 Owner-Facility: Cliffside Steam Station
Inspection Date: 11/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
1,322 gal cloth wash tank;
70 gpm cloth wash pump;
dual sludge truck loading stations; and
38,000 gal filtrate sump with dual 600 gpm filtrate sump pumps.
Outfalls:
002 for treated wastewater from the 3 ash ponds operated in series
1. Rim Ditch Pond
2. Primary Settling Pond and
3. Main Settling Pond with 30 ft curtain baffles and discharge tower with adjustable discharge
depths
The ash settling pond discharge containing low volume wastes from:
treated domestic wastewater treatment package plant,
ash transport water,
coal pile and stormwater runoff,
cooling towers blow down,
landfill leachate (landfill contains fly and bottom ash and gypsum from the FGD system),
metal cleaning and chemical metal cleaning wastes,
runoff from limestone stacking area and gypsum stacking area
water treatment system wastewaters,
002A for emergency yard drainage pond overflow(Pond 5)
Internal outfall:
o04 for flue gas desulfurization wastewater flows by gravity to a pond and is pumped to the ash basins
Notes: There is no longer any non-contact cooling water or condensate water.
001 outfall has been removed—was once through cooling water.
Authorization to Construct:
issued 8-8-2008 for caustic&sulfuric acid feed system for pH adjustment of the ash basin
effluent (002)
issued 9-22-2008 for new wastewater treatment plant
issued 1-27-2009 for 1,550 gpd domestic package wastewater treatment plant for new units
Previous insspections (CEI /CSI / BCI):
9-11-12 Bioassay Compliance Inspection
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Permit: NC0005088 Owner-Facility: Cliffside Steam Station
Inspection Date: 11/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
9-6-12 CEI
2-23-11 Reconnaissance
7-28-10 CEI
1-13-09 CSI
7-22-08 CSI & BCI
2-9-07 CEI
Groundwater Wells:
There are 19 (9 active)groundwater monitoring wells: MW-20D, 20DR, 21 D, 22DR, 23D, 23DR,
24D, 24DR and 25 DR.
SIC: 4911 Electric Services
Sludge Management: WQ0000452 Effective: 10-20-2009 Expires: 1-31-2015
Distribution of Residuals Solids (503 Exempt)for Ash Pond and Coal Pile Operations at seven
facilities: Dan River, Buck, Riverbend, Plant Allen, Marshall, Belews Creek and Cliffside Steam
Stations.
The most recent CEI was by Ed Williams on 10-9-2013. There has been no distribution of ponded
ash from this facility. The CEI on 10-22-2008 by Bev Price indicated: Ash from the pond/ash
basin has never been distributed from this facility. Water from the ash basin is discharged in
accordance with the NPDES permit. Dry ash (fly ash)that cannot be sold goes to the ash basin.
Dry ash stored in the silos is sold for construction and concrete products industry and is not
reported in the Residuals Annual Report.
Dry ash distribution is regulated by the Solid Waste Division Regs 15A NCAC 13B Section 1710) '
and is reported in the CCP Annual Reuse Report.
Currently, a lined ash /gypsum landfill stores the combustible byproducts, which are sold and
recycled in the construction industry when possible. The landfill leachate goes to the Ash
Ponds.
Stormwater: There is no stormwater permit for this site.
Tax Certification: TCS-AV-106 and TSARO—201 (in 2002)
WWTP location: 573 Duke Power Rd (NCSR 1002); Mooresboro, NC 28114
Responsible official: (Jimmie)Allen Stowe
Responsible official's title: Scientist, Water Management
Mailing address: Duke Energy Carolinas LLC; EC 13K/ PO Box 1006; Charlotte, NC 28201-1006
Location: 526 S. Church St; Charlotte NC 28201-1002
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Permit: NC0006088 Owner-Facility: Cliffside Steam Station
Inspection Date: 11/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
'hone numbers:
704-382-4309 Allen Stowe
704-382-4309 Scott G. Trombley—has DMR signature authority
Rick Roper, General Manager
David Mitchell, also has signature authority
828-657-2000 main switchboard
828-657-2339 Steve D. Hodges, Environemntal Coord. & ORC
704-363-0819 " cell - (email: [e-mail])
828-657-2060 "fax
Operator information:
ORC: Steve D. Hodges -WW II; Cert. #26786 and PC 1; Cert. #28173
Back-up ORCs: Floyd A. Anderson - PC 1; Cert. #989626
Joshua B. Anthony- PC-1; Cert. #994685
David A. Bridges- PC-1; Cert, #28161
Emily E. Faas - PC-1; Cert. #995462
Gregory P. Phillips - PC-1; Cert. #28197
Justin R. Scruggs - PC-1; Cert. #989607
Donna L. Burrell -WW II; Cert. #4513 (retired)
Donald L. Scruggs -WW II; Cert.# 10696 (off site)
Norbert J. Zalme-WW II; Cert.#26801 (off site)
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Steve Hodges, ORC, conducted the tour for the inspection. His time and assistance were
greatly appreciated.
The wastewater treatment processes appear to be properly operated and maintained.
The effluent was clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits.
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Permit: NC0005088 Owner-Facility: Cliffside Steam Station
Inspection Date: 11/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ ❑ 0 0
#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? ■ ❑ 0 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 ■ ❑ 0 0
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ■ 0 El n
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? ■ n ❑ n
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? n rl ■
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
November 25, 2013
Mr. Barry Jones
Board of Directors, Chairman
Cliffside Sanitary District
PO Box 122
Cliffside, NC 28024
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP
Permit No: NC0004405
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Jones :
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection conducted on
`November 21, 2013.
The NPDES permit expired in July 2013. Please continue to operate under this permit, until
a new permit is issued. The current system is probably not be capable of meeting concentration
based limits, as should be reflected in the next NPDES permitting cycle for this system. As noted
in previous inspection reports, this plant is showing its age. As the facility is nearing the age of its
life expectancy, an evaluation should be conducted to determine if rehabilitation or replacement of
the facility would be the better course of action.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If
you or your staff should have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 extension 4662.
Sincerely,
Wanda Frazier
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Michael Franklin Gibert, ORC
Central Files
Asheville Files
G:\WQ\SWP\Rutherford\Wastewater\Municipal\Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP 04405\CEI. 11-21-13.doc
l Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70,Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq
An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer

United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460
OMB No.2040-0057
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 1 51 31 NC0004405 111 121 13/11/21 117 18I C I 19I S I 20I
Remarks
21111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -----—---—---------------Reserved----------------------
67 I 1.0 169 70 13 I 71 I ( 72 I N I 73 LU 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)
Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP 11:20 AM 13/11/21 08/10/01
3400 Hwy 221-A Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Cliffside NC 28024 12:20 PM 13/11/21 13/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
Michael Franklin Giberl/ORC/828-657-9180/
are, of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Michael Franklin Gibert,376 Aqua Dr Forest City NC 28043//828-657-9180/ No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations&Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Wanda P Frazier ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4662/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont. 1
3I NC0004405 111 12I 13/11/21 117 18I d
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP (minor municipal -formerly: Cone Mills Cliffside)
WWTP class: III
WWTP type: Tiered permit: 0.05 MGD and 1.75 MGD extended aeration WWTP with:
influent pump station with 100 KW diesel Generac emergency generator;
manual bar screen;
grit chamber;
7.7 Mgal aerated lagoon (16 ft deep)with six 10 HP floating mechanical aerators (five on timers
and one on manual operated continuously), operating as a partially mixed facultative
lagoon;
dual 70 ft dia circular secondary clarifiers (one in service);
three RAS (return activated sludge) pumps;
polymer addition and flocculation tank (not in service);
three aqua disc filters (not in service);
batch tank calcium hypochlorite tablet chlorination',
chlorine contact chamber;
post aeration tank with 20 HP floating mixer& 10 HP floating mechanical aerator;
batch tank sodium sulfite tablet dechlorination;
ISCO 3710 FIR refrigerated composite sampler;
30 degree v-notch weir;
ISCO 4210 ultrasonic flow meter; and
dual 0.5 Mgal aerobic digestors with floating mechanical aerators (not in service). �-
Annual Ave. Flow: 0.0314 MGD (3 year average during 10/2008-10/2012)
Previous Inspections (CEI/CSI/BCl/Technical Assistance):
11-21-2013 CEI
9-11-2012 CEI & Bioassay
5-20-2010 TA
1-13-2009 CEI follow-up
4-13-2006 CEI follow-up
10-10-2005 CEI other
Collection System: WQCSD0287
Development: There are only 70 homes, 2 schools and 1 industry contributing flow to this system.
Industry: Abercrombie uses about 10,000 gpd of process water for weaving dobby and jacquard fabrics for
upholstery, wallcovering and drapery. This weaving facility offers state-of-the-art jacquard
weaving and design. Abercrombie Textiles owns one of the nation's largest textile art
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Permit: NC0004405 Owner-Facility: Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
collections with textiles that date back to the 1800's. They are located at: 3400 Hwy 221A,
Cliffside, NC 28024. T [phone] F [phone]
Sludge Management: WQ0002379 Land Application of Residuals (503) permit. The last sludge application
was in 2005. Previous CEls: 9-12-13; 11-15-12; 12-29-11; 11-4-10; 8-12-10; 10-23-08; 12-8-07;
5-5-06; and 6-24-05.
WWTP location:
file listed as: 136 Hawkins Loop Road; Cliffside, NC 28024
actual GPS location: 100 Windsor Drive; Cliffside, NC 28024
Responsible official: Barry W. Jones
Responsible official's title: Chairman, Board of Directors, Cliffside Sanitary District
Mailing address: PO Box 122; Cliffside, NC 28024
Phone numbers:
828-657-9180 Barry Jones - Chairman, BOD (Linda Jenkins— Finance Director: billing)
828-657-9180 Mike Gibert—ORC
828-247-4495 David Odum, P.E.; Env Consultant
Operator information:
WWTP ORC: Michael F. Gibert; WW IV Cert. # 12960
WWTP back-up ORC(s): Buren R. Bailey; WW IV Cert. # 16851
Permit information:
-,Effective: 8-26-08
xpiration date: 7-31-13
-Renewal rcvd: 2-4-13
Reviewer: Agyeman Adu-Poku
Permit renewal (2013) notes:
The current permit has 2 tiers: 0.05 and 1.75 MGD. For economic reasons, the permittee is
requesting the next permit cycle have 2 tiers: 0.500 MGD and 0.999 MGD.
The WWTP system is currently being operated as an aerated lagoon. The current operation would
only be moderately successful, should the NPDES permit be changed to concentration-based limits,
rather than the current mass balance-based limits.
Suggestions for retrofit are to take the current lagoon system and divide it into 3 separate
cells, with improved aeration and mixing in the first and second cells and leaving the third
cell quiescent, to allow for settling and with the potential for internal recycle of the flow.
The system should also be modified to accept septage in a separate tank and fed in sparingly to
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Permit: NC0004405 Owner-Facility: Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
the lagoon. With the current configuration, adding septage directly to the lagoon creates shock r.
loads and creates grease balls and matting of solids that cause short-circuiting. '
Unfortunately, since there are only 70 homes, 2 schools and 1 industry (Abercrombie 10,000 gpd
process water) contributing to the system, there are no funds available for improvements. The
WWTP is showing signs of deterioration due to age and lack of funds for maintenance.
Inspection Summary:
The flow meter was last calibrated on 10-21-2013.
Mr. Michael Gibert appears to be doing an excellent job properly operating the WWTP.
The effluent was clear and appeared to be in compliance with permit limits.
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Permit: NC0004405 Owner-Facility: Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
/- 7erfnit Yes No NA NE
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(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? ■ I_l ❑ n
Comment: See attached description.
Operations $ Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■ n n n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual ■
b.Mechanical n
Are the bars adequately screening debris? ■ n n n
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ n n n
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ 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 Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots? n ■ n El
Are surface aerators and mixers operational? ■ n n n
Are the diffusers operational?
nn ■ 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
/`-`!s the DO level acceptable? ■ ❑ n n
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/I)
nn ■ n
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Permit: NC0004405 Owner-Facility: Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Aeration Basins Yes No NA NE
Comment: One aerator is out of service.
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 ❑ ❑
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 (_l
Comment: Weirs are unlevel, but there is no short-circuiting, due to extremely low
flows. ✓
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?
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 ❑ ❑
Comment: Batch tank tablet chlorination
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 ■
ci
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? n n ■ n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ n n n
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Permit: NC0004405 Owner-Facility: Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP
Inspection Date: 11/21/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
'!,e-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ■ 0 0
Number of tubes in use?
Comment: Batch tank tablet dechlorination.
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES-CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT(FILE)
Violator: Dennis J.Whitson/ Harmony Estates WWTP/ NCO079481 fflIV
(August 2013 DMR)
County: McDowell
Case Number: LV-2013-0209
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c),in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in 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;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Daily Max Fecal coliform exceeded the permit limit by 17.5 %.
One Daily Max TSS exceeded the permit limit by 28.6 %.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be
immediately quantified.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
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
There has been one civil penalty assessment in the twelve months prior to this
violation.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$147.50.
Date G.Landon Davidson,P.G.,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
11/22/2013

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 25, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 70121010 00021967 7572
Mr. Dennis J. Whitson
3800 Sugarhill Road
Marion,North Carolina 28752
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute(G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit NCO079481
Dennis J. Whitson
Harmony Estates WWTP
Case No. LV-2013-0209
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Whitson:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$247.50
($100.00 civil penalty+ $147.50 enforcement costs) against Dennis J. Whitson.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge
monitoring report(DMR) submitted by Dennis J. Whitson for the month of August 2013. This
review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or
monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit NCO079481. The violations which occurred in
August 2013 are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Dennis J. Whitson violated the
terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES Permit NCO079481 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 Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson, Division of Water Resources
Regional Supervisor for the Asheville Region,hereby make the following civil penalty assessment
against Dennis J. Whitson:
Water Quality Regional Operations—Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
Phone:[phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

0 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.
$.00 NC0079481,by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for FEC COLI.
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1 of the 1 violations of G.S. 143-215.1 a 6 and NPDES Permit No.
$100.00 NC0079481,by discharging waste water into the waters of the State
in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum limit for TSS - Conc.
$100.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$147.50 Enforcement Costs
$247.50 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-
282.1(b),which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State,to the public health,or
to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. f
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 Resources
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 Resources 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 143B-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 Water Resources 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 Resources 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 Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition
for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative
Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30)
days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings
accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for
official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office
of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed-provided the original and one copy of the
document is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within five(5)business days

following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings
is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
and
Mail or hand-deliver a copy of the petition to
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number(as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty(30) days of receipt of this letter, as
evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark),will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please
be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review
period of this assessment.
If you have any questions,please contact Janet Cantwell of the Water Quality staff of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely, '
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
ATTACHMENTS
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NPDES Point Source w/attachments
WQ Central Files w/attachments
Water Tech Labs/ORC w/attachments
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: LV-2013-0209 County: McDowell
Assessed Party: Dennis J. Whitson/ Harmony Estates WWTP
Permit No.: NC0079481 Amount Assessed: $247.50
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors
listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed.
Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or
the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or
more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your
case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil
penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident(i.e., explain why the violation
was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
_ (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities
necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
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COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINSTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
DENNIS J. WHITSON )
HARMONY ESTATES WWTP )
PERMIT NO.NCO079481 ) FILE NO. LV-2013-0209
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$247.50 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated November 25, 2013,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 Resources 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 120
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
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Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
November 27, 2013
Dennis J Whitson
3800 Sugarhill Rd
Marion,NC 28752
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Harmony Estates WWTP
Permit No: NCO079481
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Whitson:
On October 22, 2013 I conducted a compliance sampling inspection at Harmony Estates. Present during this
inspection were Linda Wiggs with the Division of Water Resources, you and Mr. Phillip Pittman. The facility
appeared to be marginally compliant with permit NC0079481. The reason for the marginal compliance is the
facility is without backup power and is in need of a telemetry type system.
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,
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Kathe 'ne H. Jimison
Chemistry Technician III
Enclosure
cc: Mr.Phillip Pittman,ORC(e-copy)
Central Files
Asheville Files
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2090 U.S.Highway 70,Swannanoa,North Carolina 28778
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
E P n Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Water C ompliance Inspection Report r/`1 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 15 I 31 NCO079481 111 121 13/10/22 117 181 C I 19I S I 20I_I
Remarks
211 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Li 6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 CIA, --------------------------Reserved-------------------
67I 169 70 L 3 I 71 I_I 721 N I 73I I 174 751 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)
Harmony Estates.WWTP
08:30 AM 13/10/22 10/08/01
NCSR 1765 Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Marion NC 28752 10:00 AM 13/10/22 14/12/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) ` Other Facility Data
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Dennis J Whitson,3800 Sugarhill Rd Marion NC 28752//828-738-3540/ Conto
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit ®Operations&Maintenance ®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
Kathy Jimis ARO WQH828-296-45001
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3(Rev 9-94)Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3 NC0079481 111 12I 13/10/22 1 17 18(d _
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
was assisted in this inspection by Ms. Linda Wiggs, Mr. Philip Pittman (ORC)and Mr. Dennis Whitson.
The plant was sampled for BOD, TSS and fecal coliform. The results were as follows:
BOD 21 mg/I
TSS 25 mg/I
Fecal Coliform 120 cfu/100m1
A new bar screen has been put in place in the EQ basin however, the spacing of the bars is not adequate to
prevent large debris from getting into EQ basin. More bars need to be welded on the screen to retain larger
debris, which will prevent it from entering plant
Due to recent violations for TSS and fecal coliform, the plant should be pumped more frequently, to assist
in keeping the solids load in compliance.
There are no adequate safeguards at the facility should a power outage occur. Refer to Section C#7 of the
permit for requirements. A tag along portable generator of sufficient size should be available for this facility.
An essential component that needs to be added to this facility is some type of a telemetry system, so when
issues arise at the WWTP the ORC can be notified immediately.
Page# 2

Permit: NCO079481 Owner-Facility: Harmony Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/22/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters,for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable Solids, pH, DO,Sludge C1 0 0 ■
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? n '❑ ■ 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n 0 n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? n Q ® fl
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ 0 n 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n
Comment: There have been.issues with vandalism at this WWTP.
Bar Screens Yes No NA NE
Type of bar screen
a.Manual ■
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bNechanical fl
Are the bars adequately screening debris? n 0 0 fl
Is the screen free of excessive debris? ■ 0 Q 0
Is disposal of screening in compliance? ■ ❑ n 0
Is the unit in good condition? ■ 0 01 n
Comment: Anew bar screen has been put in place in the EQ basin however, the
spacing of the bars is not adequate to prevent debris from getting into EQ basin.
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated? ■ 0 0 0
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment? ■ ❑ 0
Is the basin free of excessive grease? ■ n C1
Are all pumps present? ■ 0 ❑ n
Are all pumps operable? ■ ri n n
Are float controls operable? n Q . I1
Are audible and visual alarms operable? ❑ fl ■
#Is basin size/volume adequate? ■ 0 0
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Permit: NCO079481 Owner-Facility: Harmony Estates wWTP
Inspection Date: 10/22/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
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
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 Q El
Is the DO level acceptable? n n n ■
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1) n n ❑ ■
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier Yes No NA NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater? ■ n n n ;
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier? ■ n ❑ fl
Are weirs level? ■ n Q n
Is the site free of weir blockage? ■ 0 n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting? ■ ❑ n fl
Is scum removal adequate? ■ 0 0 n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge? ■ fl fl n
Is the drive unit operational? n n ■ n
Is the return rate acceptable(low turbulence)? ■ n n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc? ■ n n n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable?(Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth) n n n ■
Comment: Due to recent violations for TSS and fecal coliform, the plant should be
pumped more frequently, to assist in keeping the solids load in compliance.
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Are tablet chlorinators operational? ■ n n n
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ■ In n
Number of tubes in use? 2 ✓
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Permit: NC0079481 Owner-Facility: Harmony Estates WWTP
Inspection Date: 10/22/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Disinfection-Tablet Yes No NA NE
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? n n ❑ ■
Is the contact chamber free of growth,or sludge buildup? 00110
Is there chlorine residual prior to de-chlorination? n ❑ D
Comment:
De-chlorination Yes No NA NE
Type of system? Tablet
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount(1 to 1)? n 0 ® n
Is storage appropriate for cylinders? D 11 ■ 0
#Is de-chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers? 00 ® n
Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ® n fl n
Are tablet de-chlorinators operational? ■ Cl n ❑
Number of tubes in use? 2
Comment:
Standby Power Yes No NA NE
Is automatically activated standby power available? ❑ ® 0 0
Is the generator tested by interrupting primary power source? n ■ n ❑
Is the generator tested under load? 0 ® Cl n
Was generator tested&operational during the inspection? Q ® 0 I_l
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
Is the generator fuel level monitored? n ® n 0
Comment: There is no standby or back-up power at this facility. Backup power is a
permit requirement.
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Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A.Reeder John E..Skvarla,III
Governor Director Secretary
November 26, 2013
Mr. Jeffrey Wakefield
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
P.O. Box 1148
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
Subject: RESCISSION : LV-2013-0176
May 2013 DMR
Columbia Forest Plywood Products
NPDES Permit No. NCO087076
Dear Mr. Wakefield: McDowell County
On October 2, 2013, Columbia Forest Products was sent a Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
,Penalty LV-2013-0176 for Limit Violations on a Daily Max and Monthly Average Settleable Solids for the May
2013 DMR.
Columbia Forest had previously sent to Raleigh Central Files an amended DMR report and explanation
that the decimal point had been incorrectly placed causing the limit violations. The facility was actually in
compliance.
The subject civil penalty assessment has been rescinded and no further action will be taken. If you
have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Janet Cantwell or me at
828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
7
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations
Asheville Regional Office
cc: DWR Asheville Files
DWR Central Files
DWR Point Source Branch
Brian Sprouse/Maintenance Manager/Columbia Forest Products
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