SDTF3618_PERMIT_INITIAL_20240731

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
July 31, 2024
MM Harbortowne
Brad Mills
220 Commodore Ct.
Belmont, NC 28012
RE: MM Harbortowne/ GVI-MStar JV, LLC
Brad Mills
Commodore Ct. in Gaston County
Dear Brad Mills:
The NC Division of Waste Management has reviewed your application for a permit to operate a Septage
Detention and Treatment Facility in Gaston County. Your application(FID 1890649) has been approved in
accordance with NC Septage Management Rules and your permit, SDTF-36-18, is attached. This permit
covers the use of one 1,000 gallon buried concrete tank (including pump out station & connecting lines)
for the storage of domestic septage discharged from boats. Boats that discharge waste at this facility shall
not be used as permanent residences. This permit shall expire on July 31, 2025. 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-36-18." 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 Date:12024.07.30 11:00:06
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Lee Sorrell, Environmental Specialist II
Division of Waste Management. NCDEQ
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Facility Permit No.: SDTF-36-18
MM Harbortowne
Permit to Operate
July 31, 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-36-18
MM Harbortowne
Brad Mills
220 Commodore Ct
Belmont, NC 28012
is hereby permitted to operate Septage Detention and Treatment Facility with permit # SDTF-36-18 located on
Commodore Court in Gaston County at approximate position 35.16062' N latitude and-81.03591 ° 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.
Wm Perr Digitally signed by
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Perry Sugg
Environmental Compliance Branch,
Solid Waste Section
Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ
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Facility Permit No.: SDTF-36-18
MM Harbortowne
Permit to Operate
July 31, 2024
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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 back flow
of waste from the storage tank, connecting lines or pump out station 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. 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 1,000 gallon buried concrete tank (including pump out
station & connecting lines) 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.

Facility Permit No.: SDTF-36-18
MM Harbortowne
Permit to Operate
July 31, 2024
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8. All piping between the pump out station and the 1,000-gallon storage tank shall be
properly maintained and drained prior to winter for freeze protection; unless
alternative procedures are approved by the Division.
9. This storage facility and pump out station shall only be operated under the
supervision of MM Harbortowne staff. The Division shall be notified of any changes
to this facility or its' operation prior to implementation.
10.Only a Septage Management Firm permitted by the Division is authorized to pump
septage from this detention facility.
11. This permit shall expire on July 31, 2025. 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.
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