SDTF2001_PERMIT_RENEWAL_2024

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
En vironmen (a I Quality
April 3, 2024
Mr. Michael Maul
Bear Paw Marina dba Mountain View Marina
200 Dean Aldrich Road
Murphy, NC 28906
RE: SDTF-20-01 Permit Renewal
Bear Paw Marina dba Mountain View Marina
Dean Aldrich Road in Cherokee County
Dear Mr. Maul:
The NC Division of Waste Management has reviewed your application to renew Septage Detention and
Treatment Facility permit, SDTF-20-01, in Cherokee County. Your application, (FID 1831979), has been
approved in accordance with NC Septage Management Rules and your permit, SDTF-20-01, is attached.
This permit covers the use of one 2,000-gallon steel tank for the storage of domestic septage pumped
from boats as noted in Permit Condition 7. This permit shall expire on April 3, 2034. An application for
permit renewal must be submitted ninety (90) days prior to permit expiration.
Please read the permit conditions carefully. When communicating to the Division about this permit, refer
to it as "SDTF-20-01." 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
Attachment
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Facility Permit No.: SDTF-20-01
Bear Paw Marina, LLC
dba Mountain View Marina
Permit to Operate
April 3, 2024
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE SECTION
PERMIT TO OPERATE A SEPTAGE DETENTION
AND TREATMENT FACILITY
PERMIT #: SDTF-20-01
Bear Paw Marina, LLC dba Mountain View Marina
Michael Maul
200 Dean Aldrich Road
Murphy, NC 28906
is hereby permitted to operate Septage Detention and Treatment Facility with permit # SDTF-20-01 located on
Dean Aldrich Road in Cherokee County at approximate position 35.15196° N latitude and-84.16614° 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 1313.0800 -- 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.
Digitally signed by Wm Perry
Wm Perry Sugg Date: 2024.04.0315:50:09
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Perry Sugg
Environmental Compliance Branch Head
Solid Waste Section
Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ
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Facility Permit No.: SDTF-20-01
Bear Paw Marina, LLC
dba Mountain View Marina
Permit to Operate
April 3, 2024
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.
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 method for controlling odors described in the approved application for this permit
must effectively minimize odors created by the operation of this facility as required by
15A NCAC 13B .0838(g).
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. This facility consists of one 2,000-gallon steel tank surrounded by a 4-foot cement
block wall. The 2,000-gallon steel tank shall be used for the storage of domestic
septage discharged from boats. Boats that discharge waste at this facility shall not
be used as permanent residences. Storage or treatment of any liquid or solid wastes
other than those specified in the approved application for this permit is prohibited.
8. The storage facility and pumping device shall only be operated under the supervision
of Mountain View Marina staff. The Division shall be notified of any changes to this
facility or its' operation prior to implementation.

Facility Permit No.: SDTF-20-01
Bear Paw Marina, LLC
dba Mountain View Marina
Permit to Operate
April 3, 2024
Page 3 of 3
9. Only a Septage Management Firm permitted by the Division is authorized to pump
septage from this detention facility.
10.All piping between the pumping device and the storage tank shall be properly
maintained and drained prior to winter for freeze protection unless alternative
procedures are approved by the Division.
11.This permit shall expire on April 3, 2034. Renewal or modification of this permit shall
be in accordance with 15A NCAC 13B .0837 (i), (m), (n) or (q). An application for permit
renewal shall be submitted at least ninety (90) days prior to the permit expiration
date.
12. 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.
13.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.
14.The setbacks prescribed by 15A NCAC 13B .0838(m) shall be maintained at all times
except that .0838(m)(3) has been reduced in accordance with .0838(q) based on
engineering design and containment.

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35.151960 N Latitude
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Source: Bing Maps aerial imagery, ESRI, (c) 2010 Microsoft Corporation and its data suppliers; site location, NC DENR
Division of Waste Management.
Map created by NC DENR Division of Waste Management, Compost and Land Application Branch for permitting purposes only.
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