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SSS 33 .5, rriJN i4L,us f (—, . -Tr rkwy u2p-w-01) California Regional Water Quality Control Board U Central Valley Region � N: Robert Schneider,Chair Winston H.Hickos CD Cray Davis Secretaryfar Sacramento Main Office Gonmor Environmental Internet Address: http://www.sw b.ca.gov/—mgcb5 - Protection 3443 Routier Road,Suite A,Sacramento,California 95827-3003 Phone(916)255-3000•FAX(916)255-3015 _. J NOTICE OF VIOLATION 15 May 2002 CERTIFI ,P MAH 7001 2510 0004 1540421 Mr. Kevin Neal Adesa Corporation 310 E. 96th Street Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46240 NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) GENERAL PERMIT NO. CAS000002 FOR DISCHARGES OF STORM WATER ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY,ADESA CORPORATION,TRACY,SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY On 11 April 2002, Regional Board staff inspected Adesa Corporation's Golden Gate Auto Auction construction site in Tracy. The purpose of the inspection was to evaluate compliance of the site with the NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activities,NPDES No. CAS000002, Order No. 99-08-DWQ (General Permit). An inspection report and photographic evidence of the Regional Board staffs observations are attached for your review. The inspection revealed that Adesa Corporation did not have a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) onsite. This is in violation of Special Provision A.3 of the General Permit which states, "The SWPPP shall remain on the construction site while the site is under construction during worldng hours,commencing with the initial construction activity and ending with termination of coverage under the General permit." During the site inspection, Regional Board staff observed the discharge of sediments to a Patterson Run and Wetlands Area"C"as specified in the notice of intent (NOI). Patterson Run and Wetlands Area"C" are considered waters of the State. Discharge of sediments to surface water or surface water drainage courses is a violation of the General Permit's Discharge Prohibition A.3 and Receiving Water Limitation B.1 which state, "A.3. Storm water discharges shall not cause or Threaten to cause pollution, contamination,or nuisance." California Environmental Protection Agency Q?Recycled Paper The energy challenge facing Califomia is real.Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can do to reduce demand and cut your energy costs,see our Website at http://www.swrcb.ca.goy/mgcb5.