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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 18, 2022
CERTIFIED MAIL - #7018 0040 0001
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Michele T. Grady
Pine Ridge Farm #2
PO Box 428
Faison, NC 28341
Subject: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit Requirement
Facility Number: AWS820014
Dear Michele Grady:
According to our records, your facility was assessed for a discharge of wastewater to the waters
of the state that occurred on September 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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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11636 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919.707.9129

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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,
cDocuSigned by:
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Jeff Poupart, Chief
Water Quality Permitting Section
Division of Water Resources
CC: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Laserfiche File No: 820014
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11636 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919.707.9129