NC0025437_MV-2025-011_Civil Penalty Assessment_20251009

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Return Receipt Requested

October 09, 2025

Victoria Newcombe, Mayor
Town of Rich Square
PO Box 336
Rich Square, NC 27869

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 WW Permit No. NC0025437
Town of Rich Square
Rich Square WWTP
Case No. MV-2025-0011
Northampton County

Dear Mayor Newcombe:

This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $156.21 ($52.00 civil penalty +
$104.21 enforcement costs) against Town of Rich Square.

This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Town of Rich Square for the month of March 2025. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0025437.
The violations, which occurred in March 2025, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.

Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Town of Rich Square violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0025437 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 Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, Vanessa E.
Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor, Raleigh Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against
Town of Rich Square:
$26.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Nitrogen, Total - Concentration in violation of Permit
No. NC0025437.
$26.00 for 1 of the 1 failures to properly monitor Phosphorus, Total (as P) - Concentration in violation of
Permit No. NC0025437.
$52.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$104.21 Enforcement Costs
$156.21 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, OR
(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:

Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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 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:

Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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:

1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:

Mr. Dan Hirschman, 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 Kevin Fowler with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Raleigh Regional
Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

ATTACHMENTS

Cc: DWR Permit File (LaserFiche)

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST

Case Number: MV-2025-0011 County: Northampton
Assessed Party: Town of Rich Square
Permit No.: NC0025437 Amount Assessed: $156.21

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);

___ (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 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON

IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
) STIPULATION OF FACTS
Town of Rich Square )
Rich Square WWTP )
)
PERMIT NO. NC0025437 ) CASE NO. MV-2025-0011

Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $156.21 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated October 09, 2025, 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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ADDRESS

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ATTACHMENT A
Town of Rich Square
CASE NUMBER: MV-2025-0011

PERMIT: NC0025437 REGION: Raleigh
FACILITY: Rich Square WWTP COUNTY: Northampton ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MONITORING VIOLATION(S) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent

Violation Report Unit of Limit Calculated % Over Violation Penalty
Date Month/Yr Parameter Frequency Measure Value Value Limit Type Amount ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3/31/2025 3-2025 Nitrogen, Total - Quarterly mg/l Frequency $26.00
Concentration Violation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3/31/2025 3-2025 Phosphorus, Total (as Quarterly mg/l Frequency $26.00
P) - Concentration Violation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT

Violator: Town of Rich Square
Facility Name: Rich Square WWTP
Permit Number: NC0025437
County: Northampton
Case Number: MV-2025-0011

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

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;
No documented damage to the environment, public health or private property. However, not submitting data can prohibit
complete assessment of environmental impacts.

2) The duration and gravity of the violation.
Total Nitrogen data was not submitted on the eDMR for the quarter ending 3/31/2025.
Total Phosphorus data was not submitted on the eDMR for the quarter ending 3/31/2025.

3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The receiving stream for the authorized effluent discharge is Bridgers Creek, classified as C in the Roanoke River Basin. The
effects on water quantity or quality because of the permit limit exceedances are unable to be completely assessed due to lack of
data submitted.

4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost of rectifying the damage is not documented.

5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
Any money saved by non-compliance is de minimis.

6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It is not believed that the violations were committed willfully or intentionally.

7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority
There has been 0 penalty assessments issued in the past 12 months to the permittee for violations occurring at Rich Square WW TP. The facility
is currently under a Special Order by Consent (SOC).

8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.

$104.21

___________________ __________________________________________
Date Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
10/3/2025
NPDES Civil Penalty
Basic Information
Penalty Information Limit Violations Non Limit Violations
Facility Owner Town of Rich Square Parameter 1 Violation 1 Frequency Violation
Facility Name Rich Square WWTP Parameter 2 Violation 2
Permit Number NC0025437 Parameter 3 Violation 3
County Northampton Parameter 4 Violation 4
Case Number MV-2025-0011 Parameter 5 Violation 5
Stream Class C Parameter 6 Violation 6
Summer 7Q10 0
Winter 7Q10 0.1
Design Flow (MGD)0.15
Average Flow (month) MGD Limit Violation Total -$
Monitoring Report Month(s)January - March 2025 Non-Limit Violation Total 156.21$
Date Assessed 10/9/2025 Violation Total 156.21$
Supervisor Name Vanessa Manuel
Supervisor Title Assistant Regional Supervisor
CO or RO other Contact Kevin Fowler
Other Comments
Version 4.1
MV-2025-0011_March_Rich Square CPA 1 of 1 10/6/2025
NPDES Limit Violations
Base Assessment Penalty by Violation(s)
Assigned Base Penalty for each Parameter
Base Penalty Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 Base Penalty
Monthly Average
Guidance
Range Mid-Point
Max per NCGS 143-
215.6A Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity
< 0.025 MGD 0-500 $250 $25,000
> 0.025 MGD but <0.05 0-500 $250 $25,000
> 0.05 MGD but < 0.1 MGD 0-1000 $500 $25,000
> 0.1 MGD but < 0.5 MGD 0-1500 $750 $25,000
> 0.5 MGD but < 1.0 MGD 0-2000 $1,000 $25,000 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 Monthly Sum
> 1.0 MGD but < 10 MGD 0-3000 $1,500 $25,000 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 $0.00
> 10 MGD 0-4000 $2,000 $25,000
Weekly Average
Guidance
Range Mid-Point
Max per NCGS 143-
215.6A Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity
< 0.025 MGD 0-200 $100 $25,000
> 0.025 MGD but <0.05 0-200 $100 $25,000
> 0.05 MGD but < 0.1 MGD 0-500 $250 $25,000
> 0.1 MGD but < 0.5 MGD 0-500 $250 $25,000
> 0.5 MGD but < 1.0 MGD 0-500 $250 $25,000 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 Weekly Sum
> 1.0 MGD but < 10 MGD 0-1000 $500 $25,000 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 $0.00
> 10 MGD 0-1000 $500 $25,000
Daily Maximum
Guidance
Range Mid-Point
Max per NCGS 143-
215.6A Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity Base Penalty
Violation
Quantity
< 0.025 MGD 0-200 $100 $25,000
> 0.025 MGD but <0.05 0-200 $100 $25,000
> 0.05 MGD but < 0.1 MGD 0-200 $100 $25,000
> 0.1 MGD but < 0.5 MGD 0-500 $250 $25,000
> 0.5 MGD but < 1.0 MGD 0-500 $250 $25,000 Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 Daily Sum
> 1.0 MGD but < 10 MGD 0-500 $250 $25,000 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 Base Total $0.00 $0.00
> 10 MGD 0-500 $250 $25,000
Average Flow ( month)
Average Flow (month)
Average Flow (month)
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NPDES Limit Violations
Assessment Factors
100.00
IWC% summer
(Apr 1 - Oct 31)69.92
Factor 1 Factor 2
Extent (Magnitude) Gravity Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6
Monthly
% IWC IWC Factor % Over Limit
Extent
Factor Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product
<25 0.00 0-49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
26-75 0.04 50-99 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
>75 0.08 100+1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Assigned Factor Parameter 1 Sum 0.00 Parameter 2 Sum 0.00 Parameter 3 Sum 0.00 Parameter 4 Sum 0.00 Parameter 5 Sum 0.00 Parameter 6 Sum 0.00
Weekly
% Over Limit
Extent
Factor Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product
0-49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
50-99 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
100+1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Parameter 1 Sum 0.00 Parameter 2 Sum 0.00 Parameter 3 Sum 0.00 Parameter 4 Sum 0.00 Parameter 5 Sum 0.00 Parameter 6 Sum 0.00
Daily
% Over Limit
Extent
Factor Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product Quantity
Assigned
Factor Product
0-49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
50-99 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
100+1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Parameter 1 Sum 0.00 Parameter 2 Sum 0.00 Parameter 3 Sum 0.00 Parameter 4 Sum 0.00 Parameter 5 Sum 0.00 Parameter 6 Sum 0.00
IWC% winter
(Nov 1 - Mar 31)
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NPDES Limit Violations
C Stream Class
Factor 3 Factor 4 Factor 5 Factor 6 Factor 7
Effect on Water Quality or Quantity Cost of Rectifying Damage Willful or Intentional Violator's Prior Record
Stream Classification Stream Factor Cost Assigned Cost Cost Assigned Cost Intent Intent Factor
Previous Offenses (12
months)Offense Factor
B, C, SB, SC, Sw 0.00 No 0.0 0-2 0.00
NSW (non-nutrient violations)0.00 Yes 0.0 - 1.0 3-4 0.50
NSW (nutrient violations)0.25 5-7 1.00
WS-III, WS-IV, WS-V 0.25 8+2.00
Tr, SA, WS-I, WS-II 0.50
ORW, HQW, UWL, CA 1.00 Assigned Factor Assigned Factor
Cost Total $0.00 Cost Total $0.00
Assigned Factor
How factor affects base penalty
$0.00
Env. Damage Damage Factor
No 0.0
Yes 1.0
Assigned Factor
Amount Saved by Non-Compliance
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NPDES Limit Violations
Factor 8
Enforcement Costs
Monthly Average Violation Cost Assigned Cost
Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 DEQ Staff #1
Total Penalty for each Parameter $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 DEQ Staff #2
Number of Violation for each Parameter 0 0 0 0 0 0 DEQ Staff #3
Penalty per Violation for each Parameter #DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!DEQ Staff #4
Cost Total $0.00
$0.00 Monthly Limit Violation Total
Weekly Average Violation
Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 $0.00
Total Penalty for each Parameter $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 NPDES Calculated Limit Violation Grand Total
Number of Violation for each Parameter 0 0 0 0 0 0
Penalty per Violation for each Parameter #DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!$0.00
Factor 4, Cost of Rectifying Damage Total
$0.00 Weekly Limit Violation Total $0.00
Factor 5 , Amount Saved by Non-Compliance Total
Daily Maximum Violation
Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 Parameter 6 NPDES Final Limit Violation Grand Total
Total Penalty for each Parameter $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Number of Violation for each Parameter 0 0 0 0 0 0
Penalty per Violation for each Parameter #DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!#DIV/0!
$0.00 Daily Limit Violation Total
Final penalty to be entered into BIMS
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NPDES Non-Limit Violations
Civil Penalty Assessment Guidance: Non-Limit Violations
Discharge/Operate without a permit Range Violation 1 Violation
Quantity Violation 2 Violation
Quantity Violation 3 Violation
Quantity Violation 4 Violation
Quantity Violation 5 Violation
Quantity Violation 6 Violation
Quantity
Assigned
Penalty
•All violations (municipal, non-municipal, animal operations)0-4000 $0.00
Discharge/Operate without a permit
•To defined managed area for harvestable aquatic plants or animals 0-4000 $0.00
Construct without a permit 0-4000 $0.00
Let contract without a permit 0-1000 $0.00
Alter system without permit change 0-1000 $0.00
Sludge disposal without permit 0-4000 $0.00
Improper sludge disposal 0-2000 $0.00
Oil or hazardous substances
•Spill occurrence 0-2000 $0.00
•Failure to report a spill 0-1000 $0.00
•Failure to collect, remove or contain a spill 0-4000 $0.00
Exceed non-toxic stream standard 0-2000 $0.00
Exceed toxic stream standard 0-4000 $0.00
Late AWMS Registration (voluntary)0-200 $0.00
Late AWMS Registration (involuntary)0-1000 $0.00
Stocking or expanding before certification 0-2000 $0.00
Failure to submit permit application 0-500 $0.00
Permitted Activities
Violations of Effluent Limits
•Exceed whole effluent toxicity 0-1000 $0.00
Reporting Violations (select below)0-1000
Missing data/per data point - without permit limit (Guidance Point
25) ($0-50)$25.00 2 $50.00
Selection $0.00
Selection $0.00
Violations of Document Conditions (select below)0-5000
Selection $0.00
Selection $0.00
Selection $0.00
Starting plant without certification 0-500 $0.00
Failure to notify before startup 0-500 $0.00
Other $0.00
Non-Limit Violation Base Total $50.00
Unpermitted Activities
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NPDES Non-Limit Violations
Assessment Factors
100.00
IWC% summer
(Apr 1 - Oct 31)C Stream Class
Factor 1 Factor 2 Factor 3 Factor 4 Factor 5
Extent (Magnitude) Gravity Effect on Water Quality or Quantity Cost of Rectifying Damage
% IWC IWC Factor Gravity Extent Factor Stream Classification Stream Factor Env. Damage Damage Factor Cost Assigned Cost Cost Assigned Cost
< 25 0.00 Low 0.00 B, C, SB, SC, Sw 0.00 No 0.0 Not Provided Not Provided
26 - 75 0.04 Medium 0.50 NSW (non-nutrient violations)0.00 Yes 1.0
> 75 0.08 High 1.00 NSW (nutrient violations)0.25
WS-III, WS-IV, WS-V 0.25
Tr, SA, WS-I, WS-II 0.50 Assigned Factor 0.0
Assigned Factor 0.04 Assigned Factor 0.00 ORW, HQW, UWL, CA 1.00
Cost Total $0.00 Cost Total $0.00
Assigned Factor 0.00
69.92
Amount Saved by Non-Compliance
IWC% winter
(Nov 1 - Mar 31)
MV-2025-0011_March_Rich Square CPA 2 of 3 10/6/2025
NPDES Non-Limit Violations
Factor 6 Factor 7 Factor 8
Willful or Intentional Violator's Prior Record Enforcement Costs
$156.21
Intent Intent Factor
Previous Offenses
(12 months)Offense Factor Cost Assigned Cost NPDES Calculated Non-Limit Violation Grand Total
No 0.0 0-2 0.00 DEQ Staff #1 $41.44
Yes 0.0 - 1.0 3-4 0.50 DEQ Staff #2 $62.77 $0.00
5-7 1.00 DEQ Staff #3 Factor 4, Cost of Rectifying Damage Total
8+2.00 DEQ Staff #4
Assigned Factor 0.0 DEQ Staff #5 $0.00
Assigned Factor 0.00 Factor 5 , Amount Saved by Non-Compliance Total
Cost Total $104.21
How factor affects base penalty $0.00 $156.21
NPDES Final Non-Limit Violation Grand Total
Non-Limit Penalty Decision
MV-2025-0011_March_Rich Square CPA 3 of 3 10/6/2025