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Home My WebLink AboutSDTF8801_PERMIT_RENEWAL_2024ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary MICHAEL SCOTT Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality July 22, 2024 Mountain Falls Partners, LLC Mike Whitmer. 20 Resorts Blvd Lake Toxaway, NC 28747 RE: Mountain Falls Partners, LLC Mountain Falls Luxury Motorcoach Resort US Highway 64, Lake Toxaway in Transylvania County Dear Mr. Whitmer: The NC Division of Waste Management has reviewed your application to renew Septage Detention and Treatment Facility permit, SDTF-88-01, in Transylvania County. Your application(FID 1887304) has been approved in accordance with NC Septage Management Rules and your permit, SDTF-88-01, is attached. This permit covers the use of one in -ground 3,000-gallon concrete tanks for the storage of domestic septage discharged from recreational vehicles that are not being used as permanent residences. This permit shall expire on July 22, 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-88-01." 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 919-707-8292. Sincerely, Digitally signed by Lee Lee Sorrell Sorrell Date: 2024.07.22 07:50:06-04'00' Lee Sorrell, Environmental Specialist II Division of Waste Management. NCDEQ Attachment copies: Central File D E Q�� - North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management 217 West Jones Street 1 1646 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 NORTH CAROLINA N. oeParonemmrnrironmemaiouai� � 919.707.8200 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary MICHAEL SCOTT Director Facility Permit No.: SDTF-88-01 Mountain Falls Partners, LLC Permit to Operate July 22, 2024 Page 1 of 3 NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality 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-88-01 Mountain Falls Partners, LLC Mike Whitmer. 20 Resorts Blvd Lake Toxaway, NC 28747 is hereby permitted to operate Septage Detention and Treatment Facility with permit # SDTF-88-01 located on US Highway 64, Lake Toxaway in Transylvania County at approximate position 35.11258' N latitude and - 82.93874° 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 Sugg Date: 2024.07.22 09:59:56-04'00' Perry Sugg Environmental Compliance Branch Head Solid Waste Section Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ QNo��rth Carolina department of Environmental Quality I division of Waste Management E217 West Jones Street 1 1646 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1646 oaE, w.wer%1 r 919.707.8200 Facility Permit No.: SDTF-88-01 Mountain Falls Partners, LLC Permit to Operate July 22, 2024 Page 2 of 3 CONDITIONS OF OPERATING PERMIT 1. This septage detention and treatment 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 below ground 3,000-gallon concrete tanks for the storage of domestic septage discharged from recreational vehicles that are not being used as permanent residences. Storage or treatment of any liquid or solid waste other than those specified in the approved application for this permit is prohibited. 8. This facility shall only be operated under the supervision of Mountain Falls Partners, LLC staff. The Division shall be notified of any changes to this facility or its' operation prior to implementation. Facility Permit No.: SDTF-88-01 Mountain Falls Partners, LLC Permit to Operate July 22, 2024 Page 3 of 3 9. 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. 10.This permit shall expire on July 22, 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 renewal date. 11. 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. 12.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. 13.The setbacks prescribed by 15A NCAC 13B .0838 (m) shall be maintained at all times.