NCS000559_NOD Response_20221026

TOWN OF CLAYTON
Engineering Department
111 E. Second St., P.O. Box 879
Clayton, NC 27528
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
26 October 2022
DEQ-DEMLR Stormwater Program
Attn: Isaiah Reed
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Subject: Response to Notice of Deficiency (NOD-2022-PC-0104)
Town of Clayton - NPDES MS4 Permit No. NCS000559
Johnston County
Dear Mr. Reed:
On September 30, 2022, the Town of Clayton received a Notice of Deficiency and MS4 Permit
Compliance Audit Report from NCDEQ regarding the compliance audit performed on March 30, 2022.
Town staff have reviewed the results of the audit which identified minor deficiencies with specific
components of the MS4 permit. Additionally, staff provided an update to Town Council regarding the
MS4 Permit Compliance Audit Report findings and Notice of Deficiency on October 3, 2022, during a
regular Town Council meeting.
The Town acknowledges the requirements set forth in the Notice of Deficiency and intends to comply
with correction of the items noted within the audit report. In coordination with multiple involved
departments throughout Town, staff has already corrected several of the requirements and continues to
work through the remaining items.
In addition to compliance with the deficiencies noted in the audit report, the Town intends to submit a
self -evaluation of the permit components not reviewed during the compliance audit within 180 days of
Notice of Deficiency receipt. Additionally, the Town has developed an updated Stormwater
Management Plan (SWMP) which has been submitted to NCDEQ for review and consideration along
with an updated NPDES MS4 permit application due to the current MS4 permit pending expiration.
Town staff appreciates the opportunity to address the minor deficiencies noted in the audit report as
the safeguard of our community and environment takes priority and aligns with the Town's Strategic
Plan.
Sincerely,
roshua B. Baird, PE
Engineering Director
919-553-1554
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