820096_Enforcement (Other)_20211214

December 14, 2021
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

Michael M. Matthis
Michael Matthis Farm
181 Union School Road
Clinton, NC 28328

Subject: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit Requirement
Facility Number: AWS820096

Dear Michael M. Matthis:
According to our records, your facility was assessed for a discharge of wastewater to the waters of
the state that occurred on September 7, 2021. 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: Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
File # DV-2021-0172
Laserfiche File No. 820096

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