SDTF2803_PERMIT_20210617

June 18, 2021

Mr. William V. Neeland and Mr. David Pharr
NC DOT Ferry Division DBA Hatteras Ferry Operations
8550 Shipyard Road
Manns Harbor, NC 27953

RE: SDTF-28-03 Permit Renewal
NC DOT Ferry Division DBA Hatteras Ferry Operations
NC Hwy 12 in Dare County

Dear Mr. Neeland and Mr. Pharr:

The NC Division of Waste Management has reviewed your application to renew Septage Detention and
Treatment Facility permit, SDTF-28-03, in Dare County. Your application has been approved in
accordance with NC Septage Management Rules and your permit, SDTF-28-03, is enclosed. This permit
covers the use of one above ground polyethylene tank with a capacity of 1,500 gallons for the storage of
domestic septage or portable toilet waste. This permit shall expire on April 2, 2026.

Please read the permit conditions carefully. When communicating to the Division about this permit,
refer to it as “SDTF-28-03.” Failure to operate the septage detention facility in accordance with NC
Septage Management Rules and the enclosed permit could subject you to administrative penalties of up
to $15,000 per violation per day. If you have questions concerning this permit or septage in general,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 919-707-8283.

Sincerely,

Chester R. Cobb, Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Waste Management. NCDEQ

Enclosures
cc: Central File
Jeffery Bullard, Environmental Special II
Dare County Health Department

Digitally signed by Chester R. Cobb
DN: cn=Chester R. Cobb, o=Solid Waste
Section, ou=DWM,
email=[e-mail], c=US
Date: 2021.06.18 09:48:14 -04'00'

Facility Permit No.: SDTF-28-03
NC DOT Ferry Division DBA Hatteras Ferry Operations
Permit to Operate
June 17, 2021
Page 1 of 3

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION
PERMIT TO OPERATE A SEPTAGE DETENTION
AND TREATMENT FACILITY
NC DOT Ferry Division DBA Hatteras Ferry Operations
8550 Shipyard Road
Manns Harbor, NC 27953

is hereby permitted to operate Septage Detention and Treatment Facility with permit # SDTF-28-03 located on
NC Hwy 12 in Dare County at approximate position 35.20720° N latitude and -75.70291° E longitude. This site is
permitted only for operations that are conducted in accordance with the representations made in the approved
application, with all conditions attached to this permit, and with all of the provisions of 15A NCAC 13B.0800 --
Septage Management. Failure to operate as permitted may result in the Department suspending or revoking this
permit, initiating action to enjoin the unpermitted operation, imposing administrative penalties, or invoking any
other remedy as provided in Chapter 130A, Article 1, Part 2 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

This facility is subject to periodic inspection, as deemed necessary by the Division of Waste Management, to
determine if the facility is in compliance with this permit. This permit is subject to review at least annually, or
more often if deemed necessary by the Division of Waste Management, to determine if the operations
permitted are consistent with the Septage Management Rules in effect at the time of the review. Modifications
to the conditions of this permit may be made where necessary to make this permit conform to the requirements
of rules in effect at the time of the review.

____________________________
Adam Ulishney
Environmental Compliance Branch
Solid Waste Section
Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ
Adam
Ulishney
Digitally signed by Adam
Ulishney
Date: 2021.06.17 12:44:09
-04'00'

Facility Permit No.: SDTF-28-03
NC DOT Ferry Division DBA Hatteras Ferry Operations
Permit to Operate
June 17, 2021
Page 2 of 3

CONDITIONS OF OPERATING PERMIT

1. This facility shall be maintained and operated in a manner that will protect the
assigned water quality standards of both surface and ground waters. Any flow of
waste from the storage tank, underground pipe, or pump to adjacent surface waters
shall be considered a violation of the NC Septage Management Rules.

2. Leaks and spills are the responsibility of the Permittee and shall be immediately
contained, cleaned up, and treated to prevent any contamination of the surrounding
area. Any solids from leaks or spills shall be disposed of in a manner consistent with
the NC Solid Waste Management Rules.

3. The Permittee shall notify the Division of Waste Management at 919-707-8200 as
soon as possible, but within twenty-four (24) hours of first knowledge, of the
occurrence of any leaks or spill events that contact surface waters. For reporting any
emergency after normal business hours, contact the Division of Emergency
Management at 1-800-858-0368.

4. The method for controlling odors described in the approved application for this permit
must effectively control all odors created by the operation of this facility as required
by 15A NCAC 13B .0838(g).

5. Erosion and runoff control measures shall be implemented to prevent migration of
soil or wastes off this facility. The installation of groundwater monitoring wells or a
leak detection system may be required at the discretion of the Division of Waste
Management.

6. This permit shall not affect the applicability of any statutes, rules, regulations, or
ordinances that may be imposed by other local, state, or federal government agencies
that may have jurisdiction over this facility.

7. This permit may be modified or reissued at any time to incorporate any conditions,
limitations, and/or monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary to
adequately protect the environment and public health.

Facility Permit No.: SDTF-28-03
NC DOT Ferry Division DBA Hatteras Ferry Operations
Permit to Operate
June 17, 2021
Page 3 of 3

8. This facility consists of one 1,500-gallon polyethylene tank with buried pipe and
pump to transfer domestic septage or portable toilet waste from the pedestrian
ferry to the tank. The tank will be used for the storage of domestic septage or
portable toilet waste. Storage or treatment of any liquid or solid wastes other than
those specified in the approved application for this permit is prohibited.

9. All piping between the pump and the storage tank shall be properly constructed and
maintained to prevent breakage and leaks. The pump and piping shall be protected
from freezing during the winter months by draining or an alternative procedure
approved by the Division.

10. This facility shall only be operated under the supervision of the Hatteras Ferry
Operations. The Division shall be notified of any changes to this facility or its’
operation prior to implementation.

11. This facility shall be maintained to prevent the overflow of septage from the septage
detention tank. The Permittee is responsible for contacting a permitted Septage
Management Firm for the removal of septage from the detention tank.

12. This permit shall expire on April 2, 2026. Renewal or modification of this permit shall
be in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0837 (n) or (q). An application for permit
renewal shall be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the permit renewal date.

13. Records shall be maintained in accordance with the Septage Management Rules.
These records shall be made available to a representative of the Division upon request.

14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or
related to the facility, at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be kept under
the conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water,
or leachate.

15. The setbacks prescribed by 15A NCAC 13B .0838 (m) or (q) shall be maintained at all
times.
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