NC0077992_Temporary Electronic Reporting Waiver_20170112

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Governor
WILLIAM G.ROSS,JR.
Environmental Acting secretary
Quality
January 12,2017
CERTIFIED MAIL 7009 2250 0000 8087 0866
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Clint Berry,Public Works Director
Hyde County Water System
PO Box 66
Swan Quarter,NC 27885
• Subject: Application for Temporary Electronic Reporting Waiver
for Hyde County Water System
NPDES Permits NC0068233,NC Q077992)NC0088668
Fairfield WTP,Ponzer WTP,Engelhard WTP
Hyde County
Dear Mr.Berry:
Applications for temporary electronic reporting waiver for Hyde County Water System for the subject
NPDES permits and facilities were received by the Division of Water Resources on December 22,2016.
Your applications have been reviewed and we regret to information you that your waiver is denied.
A permittee may be granted temporary waiver from the NPDES reporting requirements if the reporting
facility:
1. Is physically located in a geographic area(i.e.,zip code or census tract)that is identified as under-
served for broadband internet access in the most recent National Broadband Map from the
Federal Communications Commission(FCC); or
2. Demonstrates that such electronic reporting of the monitoring data and reports would pose an
unreasonable burden or expense to the NPDES-permitted facility.
The National Broadband Map information indicated that your area was not under-served for broadband
internet.Asymmetric XDSL technology with at least one provider is available in Swan Quarter at the
Hyde County Utilities Department located at 1095 Main St, Swan Quarter.At least three(3)wireless
provides are also available with coverage throughout Hyde County.The application noted that internet
was not available at all of the water plants.Please note that electronic reporting can be done for all of
permittee's NPDES permits by logging into your account through a single access point to the internet.
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1611
919-707-9000

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Mr.Berry
January 12,2017
Page 2 of 2
Additionally,not enough information was provided to substantiate that electronic reporting of monitoring
data and reports would pose an unreasonable burden or expense. Such information may include itemized
budgets for unavailable technology.The system requirements for using the North Carolina eDMR
application system are minimal and the facility(s)must have the following:
• A basic computer with adequate memory and resources for internet functions
• An internet connection
• An intemet browser(Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox)
• A PDF reader(Adobe Reader,Adobe Acrobat,or other available PDF reader)
• A valid email address.
Per the terms of your NPDES permit,you were required to register for,and begin using,the eDMR
system by December 21,2016. In order to reduce the risk of receiving enforcement action,please
complete your registration and submit your January 2017 DMR electronically on or before
February 28,2016.
The Division has prepared a°website devoted to all aspects of eDMR,including registration for its use,
obtaining an eDMR user account,and answers to frequently asked questions.You are encouraged to visit
the website at:http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr. Should you have further questions
regarding eDMR after reviewing the website's content,or have need of further assistance,you should
contact Derek Denard at(919) 807-6307 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
172/1C-
John E.Hennessey, Su.=...a •
Compliance and Expe•ited Permitting Unit
Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ
Attachments: Application for Temporary Electronic Reporting Waiver
cc: DWR WaRO files
2.•_____Ifo-r-c-e-ment Files)
Central Files
Clint Berry,Public Works Director,Hyde County Water System[cber [e-mail]]

APPLICATION FOR
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• . Temporary Electronic Reporting Waiver
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RECEIVEDINCDECOVR NPDES Permit Number Ill_g_alaidijs 19 1 2
DATE RECEIVED:
DEC1 2 2016
(AGENCY LISE ONLY)
Water Quality Electronic Reporting Waiver Number:
Permitting Section GENCY USE ONLY)
Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and other
program reports and specify that,if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then
permittees must submit monitoring data and reports electronically to the Environmental Protection
Agency(EPA). The.final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on
December 21,2015.
A permittee may be granted a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements if the
reporting fad lity:
. Is physically located in a geographic area (i.e.,zip code or census tract)that is identified as under-
served for broadband internet access in the most recent National Broadband Map
(http://www.broadbandmap.govi) from the Federal Communications Commission(FCC); or
2. Demonstrates that such electronic reporting of the monitoring data and reports would pose an
unreasonable burden or expense to the NPDES-permitted
Approval waivers from electronic repOrting are temporary and will include an expiration date. The
permittee may re-apply for a new waiver if the conditions above are met. Re-application should be
submitted to the Division no later than sixty(60)days prior to the electronic reporting waiver's
expiration. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable.
Upon the electronic reporting waiver's expiration,if the permittee did not re-apply for and receive a new
temporary waiver, then the permittee must report the required NPDES monitoring data and reports
electronically using the states web-based electronic reporting tool (for DMRs use the eDMR system)or
EPA's web-based electronic reporting tool (fir the MA§316(b)Annual Reports only).
Electronic reporting waivers are waivers from electronic reporting only. An NPDES-Legulated permittee
receiving an electronic reporting waiver must provide the required monitoring data on paper forms or
formats approved by the Director. Failure to report is an enforceable violation of the NPDES permit.
To apply fir a temporary waiver from electronic reporting,please provide the following information:
1. Contact Information:
Designated Facility Representative(:s identified in accordance with 40 CFR 122.22)
Name Clint Berry
Position/title Public Works Director
Mailing address PO Box 66
City Swan Quarter
State Zip Code NC 27885
Telephone number: ( 252) 926-4196
Email address: [e-mail]
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2. Facility Location Information:
Owner name County of Hyde
Facility name Panzer
Street address or state road 4595 HWY 45
City Pantego
State/Zip Code NC 27860
County Hyde
3. Brief Explanation for Waiver Request:
if'the space provided is not va iciest, attack the explanation,on a separate skeet ofpaper.
aper.
We do not have intemet at all Water Plants and it would end up costing us more money an time
to participate in theeDIAR
4. Copy of the Relevant FCC information
If applicable,attach a copy of the relevant FCC information,from the mast recent FCC report
addressing such issues,identifying the zip code or census tractwhere the facility is located as being
under-served for broadband Internet access.The FCC web page is found at the following address:
http://1.vww.f'cc.. ov/.
5. Applicant Certification
1 certify under penalty of law that this duLurncnt and all aattehmLnts Wert prepared under my, dtmaion or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted_ Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or
those persons directly responsible forgathering the inlbrmatiori, the information submitted is,to the best of my
knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information,including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
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Signature of Designated Facility Representative Date
North Carolina General Statute §:1.43-215.6E provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false:statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule
implementing this Article;or who knowingly makes a firlse statement of a material fact in.a rulemaking
proceeding or contested case fender this Article; or who falsifies, tampers %vitlr, or knowingly renders
inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained underthis
Article or rules of the Co atm issiotr implementing this Article,shall be guilty ofa Class 2 misdemeanor which
may include a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars (S10,000). 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a
punishment by a fine or imprisonment not more. than 5 years,or both.fora similar offens ..
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RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:
NC DEQ DWR/Water Quality Permitting Section—Wastewater Branch
• 1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note: The submission of this document does not guarantee the e-reporting waiver will be granted.
You should receive a response from the Division within 15 business days of application receipt.
If you have questions,or to check the status of your application, contact: Vanessa Manuel,919-N7-6392
AGENCY USE ONLY
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Electronic Reporting.Waiver:
Approved Effective date: Expiration Date:
Denied
Ti'e US EPA shall have the authority to review and disapprove the state's decision regarding the granting
of all temporary waiversfrom NPDES electronic reporting.
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