SDTF57-02_PERMIT_RENEWAL_20240909

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
September 11, 2024
Bates Septic Tank & Concrete Products Co.
Tim Bates
65 Bates Crossing
Franklin, NC 28734
RE: Tim Bates
Bates Septic Tank & Concrete Products Co.
Bates Crossing in Macon County
Dear Tim Bates:
The NC Division of Waste Management has reviewed your application to renew Septage Detention and
Treatment Facility permit, SDTF-57-02, in Macon County. Your application(FID 1895243) has been
approved in accordance with NC Septage Management Rules and your permit, SDTF-57-02, is attached.
This permit covers the use of one 4,000 gallon above ground steel tank for the storage of domestic septage
and portable toilet waste. This permit shall expire on September 11, 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-57-02." 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:12024.09.11 15:10:03
-04'00'
Lee Sorrell, Environmental Specialist II
Division of Waste Management. NCDEQ
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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
Facility Permit No.: SDTF-57-02
Bates Septic Tank + Concrete Products Co.
Permit to Operate
September 11, 2024
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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-57-02
Bates Septic Tank & Concrete Products Co.
Tim Bates
65 Bates Crossing
Franklin, NC 28734
is hereby permitted to operate Septage Detention and Treatment Facility with permit # SDTF-57-02 located on
Bates Crossing in Macon County at approximate position 35.15883' N latitude and-83.3958' 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
13B.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 Perry Digitally signed by
Y Wm Perry Sugg
Date: 2024.09.12
S u g g 08:47:47-04'00'
Perry Sugg
Environmental Compliance Branch Head
Solid Waste Section
Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ
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Facility Permit No.: SDTF-57-02
Bates Septic Tank + Concrete Products Co.
Permit to Operate
September 11, 2024
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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 4,000 gallon steel tank (above ground by an embankment
wall) for the storage of domestic septage and portable toilet waste. 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 and treatment 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
detention and treatment facility.

Facility Permit No.: SDTF-57-02
Bates Septic Tank + Concrete Products Co.
Permit to Operate
September 11, 2024
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9. This permit shall expire on September 11, 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.
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.