WQ0040183_Remission (Request)_20190624

Kimiey>>)Horn
200 South Tryon Street
Suite 200
Charlotte,North Carolina
28202
Transmittal
Date: 06/24/2019 KHA Job Number: 015640072
Project Name: Harris Teeter Fuel#191—Porters Neck
To: Wastewater Branch RECEIVED/NCr3EQ/®MZ
NCDEQ Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center JUN 2 6 2079
Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Water Quality
Permitting Section
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Kimley*Horn
June 13, 2019
RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DIMR
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources JUN 2 6 2019
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Water Quali
Permitting Section
RE: Porters Neck Fuel Center 191 Private Pump Station
Request for Remission
To Whom This May Concern:
On behalf of Harris Teeter, Inc ("Client"), Kimley-Horn submits the attached Justification for
Remission Request in response to the Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for
Violations of 15A NCAC 02T 0403 dated June 6, 2019.
As stated in the NOV letter, an inspection of the proposed lift station was conducted on March 22,
2019. Certification documentation was emailed to Dean Hunkele on the morning of March 22, 2019,
and additional requested documentation emailed to Dean Hunkele on the morning of March 25, 2019.
This demonstrates immediate corrective action taken to address the accidental missing
documentation
No environmental damage resulted from this violation
The Client, to our knowledge, has not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations.
While reviewing, feel free to contact myself regarding any questions or issues concerning the
documentation at(704) 409-1803 or adam essink(a)kimley-horn.com.
Sincerely,
KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
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June 6,2019
Scott Kelly Nations,Manager ,
Harris Teeter Properties LLC
701 Crestdale Rd
Matthews,NC 28105
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of 15A NCAC 02T.0403
and Collection System Permit No.WQ0040183
Harris Teeter Properties LLC
Porters Neck Fuel Center 191 Private Pump Station
Case No.PC-2019-0032
New Hanover County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of$1,137.75 ($1,000.00 civil penalty
+$137.75 enforcement costs)against Harris Teeter Properties LLC.
This assessment is based upon the following facts:an inspection of the Porters Neck Fuel Center 191 Private Pump Station
was conducted on March 22,2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with
the conditions and limitations specified in Collection System Extension Permit No. WQ0040183. This inspection has shown
the subject facility to be in violation of the conditions and Iimitations found in Collection System Permit No. WQ0040183.
The violations found during the inspection are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts,I conclude as a matter of law that Harris Teeter Properties LLC violated the terms,conditions
or requirements of Collection System Permit No.WQ0040183 and 15A NCAC 02T.0403 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).
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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law,and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources,I,Morella Sanchez-King,
Regional Supervisor,Wilmington Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Harris Teeter
Properties LLC:
$1,000.00 For 1 of the 1 violation of the conditions and limitations specified in Permit No.WQ0040183.
$1,000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$137.75 Enforcement Costs
$1,137.75 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c),in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 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(30)days of receipt of this notice,you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, Olk
(2) Submit a written request for remission,OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality(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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

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Option 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 I43B-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:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617

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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty(30)days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m.,except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile(fax)or electronic mail by an attached file(with restrictions)-provided
the signed original,one(1)copy and a filing fee(if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2)is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven(7)business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One(1)copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr.William F.Lane,General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
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 Dean Hunkele with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Wilmington
Regional Office at(910)796-7215 or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
-Douo514ned by:
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Morella Sanchez-King,Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: PC-2019-0032 County: New Hanover
Assessed Party: Harris Teeter Properties LLC
Permit No.: WQ0040 183 Amount Assessed: $1,137.75
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts"form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. 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);
X (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);
i (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):
X (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:
As stated in the NOV letter, an inspection of the proposed lift station was conducted on March 22, 2019.
Certification documentation was emailed to Dean Hunkele on the morning of March 22, 2019, and additional
requested documentation emailed to Dean Hunkele on the morning of March 25, 2019.This demonstrates
immediate corrective action taken to address the accidental missing documentation.
No environmental damage resulted from this violation.
The Client, to our knowledge, has not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER '
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
) STIPULATION OF FACTS
Harris Teeter Properties LLC )
Porters Neck Fuel Center 191 Private Pump Station )
)
PERMIT NO.WQ0040183 ) CASE NO. PC-2019-0032
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling$1,137.75 for violation(s)as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated June 6,2019,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
SIGNATURE
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ATTACHMENT A
Harris Teeter Properties LLC
CASE NUMBER: PC-2019-0032
PERMIT NO: WQ0040183 REGION: Wilmington
FACILITY: Porters Neck Fuel Center 191 Private Pump Station COUNTY: New Hanover
VIOLATION VIOLATION PENALTY
DATE AREA TYPE VIOLATION DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
3/22/2019 Misc Violation detected during Facility found to be open for business $1,000 00
inspection and no sewer certification had been
submitted to the Division as of
inspection date