310854_Enforcement (Letter)_20210625

June 25, 2021

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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

James E. Brice
Eddie Brice #4
725 Old Camp Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458

Subject: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit Requirement
Facility Number: AWS310854

Dear Mr. James E. Brice:

According to our records, your facility was assessed for a discharge of wastewater to the waters of the state
that occurred on January 14, 2020. As a result, according to the North Carolina General Statutes §143-
215.1, 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.23, and the Memorandum of Agreement between North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, you are required to apply for coverage under an
NPDES permit.

Within 90 days of receipt of this letter, complete and return the attached form, “NPDES General Permit
Application– Existing Animal Waste Operations.” Please carefully follow the instructions on the form. If
you wish to apply for an Individual NPDES Permit instead of a General Permit, please contact us and we
will forward you that application. Two copies of your complete Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
are required with the permit application. Please refer to the checklist on page two of the application to be
sure that all necessary documents are submitted with the application.

A copy of the NPDES General Permit may be downloaded at our website:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-regional-operations/afo

If it is your opinion that your facility should not be required coverage under an NPDES permit, please
provide written justification (such as change in ownership and management) so that the Division can make
appropriate determination to your situation.

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Failure to submit the documentation as required may subject your facility to a civil penalty and other
enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated following the due date.
If you have any questions about the NPDES permit or the enclosed application, please feel free to contact
the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].

Sincerely,

Jeff Poupart, Chief
Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources

CC: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File (AWS310854)
Laserfiche (AWS310854)

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