SDTF3612_PERMIT_RENEWAL_2023

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
Mr. Robert Ray, Jr.
Ray's
PO Box 53
High Shoals, NC 28077
RE: SDTF-36-12 Permit Renewal
NORTH CAROLINA
En vironmen (a I Quality
November 7, 2023
Ray's
North Lincoln Street in Gaston County
Dear Mr. Ray, Jr.:
The NC Division of Waste Management has reviewed your application to renew Septage Detention and
Treatment Facility permit, SDTF-36-12, in Gaston County. Your application, (FID 1820784), has been
approved in accordance with NC Septage Management Rules and your permit, SDTF-36-12, is attached.
This permit covers the use of one 5,000-gallon steel tank and one 10,000-gallon steel tank for the storage
of domestic septage, grease septage, and commercial/industrial septage as noted in Permit Condition 7.
This permit shall expire on November 7, 2033. 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-36-12." 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
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Gaston County Health Department
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Facility Permit No.: SDTF-36-12
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Permit to Operate
November 7, 2023
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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-36-12
Ray's
Robert Ray, Jr.
PO Box 53
High Shoals, NC 28077
is hereby permitted to operate Septage Detention and Treatment Facility with permit # SDTF-36-12 located on
North Lincoln Street in Gaston County at approximate position 35.40511 ° N latitude and-81.20134' 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.
DiggitgaIlysignedbyWrnPerry
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Date: 023.11.0713:56:03
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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-36-12
Ray's
Permit to Operate
November 7, 2023
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 two above ground steel tanks, one 5,000-gallon and one
10,000-gallon, for storage of domestic septage, grease septage, and
commercial/industrial septage. The total storage capacity of this facility is 15,000
gallons. Storage or treatment of any liquid or solid waste other than those specified
in the approved application for this permit is prohibited.
8. No one other than the Permittee or an employee of the firm named in this permit
may discharge septage at this detention facility unless the Division is notified, and
approval is granted by the Division. Only Septage Management Firms permitted to
operate in North Carolina may receive authorizations to discharge at this facility.

Facility Permit No.: SDTF-36-12
Ray's
Permit to Operate
November 7, 2023
Page 3 of 3
9. This permit shall expire on November 7, 2033. 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.
10. 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.
11.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.
12.The setbacks prescribed by 15A NCAC 13B .0838 (m) shall be maintained at all times.

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