NCS01657_2023Permit_Initial

2023
Permit and Registration
Pridgen Sanitation

is hereby issued a Septage Management Firm Permit,
Permit Number NCS-01657
and registered as a Septage Management Firm
(PUMPER)
in the State of North Carolina.

This permit to operate a Septage Management Firm is issued to the above named person, business or entity alone and is not transferable to any other person, business or entity. Firm operation shall be in accordance with the provisions of N.C. General Statute 130A-291.1 - 130A-291.3, Title 15A of the N.C. Administrative Code 13B .0800 et.seq., conditions of the permit, and representations made in the application and accompanying documents for a permit. The permit holder is authorized to discharge septage only at the locations(s) listed below: 1. City of Lumberton WWTP
This permit does not entitle the permit holder to operate a Septage Land Application Site, a Septage Detention or Treatment Facility, or any other solid waste management facility not specified herein. 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 permit and registration expires on December 31, 2023. ______________________________________________ Perry Sugg, Environmental Compliance Branch Head

January 10, 2023
Sent via Email

Mr. Christopher Pridgen
Pridgen Sanitation
969 Paul Barnes Road
Chadbourn, NC 28431

Re: New Firm – Assignment of Permit Number (NCS#)
Pridgen Sanitation NCS-01657

Dear Mr. Pridgen:

We have received an Application for Permit to Operate a Septage Management Firm, a permit fee
payment in the amount of $550, and a disposal authorization City of Lumberton WWTP. Also, we have
record of your attendance at the New Operator Class on September 15, 2022. However, your
Application for Permit to Operate a Septage Management Firm will not be processed until the
vehicle(s) have been inspected for compliance with the rules and approved by the Division. When
the Permit to Operate a Septage Management Firm is issued, the Firm Permit Number will be NCS-
01657. Please note that this letter is not a permit.

Requirements for the pumper vehicle(s) can be found within 15A NCAC 13B .0835 of the Septage
Management Rules. As noted within Rule .0835 (b), the firm name, town name, phone number, and
permit number, NCS-01657, must be visible and permanently attached on both sides of the pumper
vehicle. Each letter must be at least 3 inches in height. When the required lettering has been completed,
please contact Mr. John Farnell at 910-796-7397 or email at [e-mail] to request a truck
inspection.

This letter shall not be considered as a permit to operate a Septage Management Firm. Please
note that you may not legally operate a septage management firm in North Carolina without a
permit. General Statutes, GS 130A-291.1 (c) states in part “A septage management firm that
commences operation without first having obtained a permit shall cease to operate until the firm obtains a
permit under this section.” You are hereby advised that, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 130A-22, an administrative
penalty of up to $15,000 per day may be assessed for each violation of the Solid Waste Statute or
Regulations. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 919-707-8283.

Sincerely,

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

copied: John Farnell, Environmental Specialist II, Wilmington Regional Office

Digitally signed by Chester Cobb
DN: cn=Chester Cobb, o=NC DEQ, ou=Division of
Waste Management,
email=[e-mail], c=US
Date: 2023.01.10 13:37:11 -05'00'