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7/29/22, 12:32 PM Mail - Dowden, Doug - Outlook
Re: [External] FW: NC0005312 - Permit Parameters Waiver Request
Dowden, Doug <[e-mail]>
Fri 7/29/2022 12:27 PM
To: Greg Kanellis <[e-mail]>;Talbott, Jeffrey <[e-mail]>
Cc:'[e-mail]' <[e-mail]>;Amy Conner
<[e-mail]>;'[e-mail]' <[e-mail]>;Daniel F. E. Smith
<[e-mail]>
Hi Greg,
After doing a little research here is what I have found:
1. The facility has been in litigation for some time.
2. There are many unresolved issues related to the litigation.
3. Because of the litigation NCDEQ cannot process the permit request.
4. One available option: If the decision is to rescind the permit, (1) then the facility must be
completely shutdown, (2) All lagoons and other treatment units must be cleaned out, and
(3) the outfall(s) must be permanently plugged. However, because of the inflow to the
system resulting in periodic discharge this cannot happen. Therefore, all permit conditions
must be met before NCDEQ requirements are met for the NCDEQ to assess the viability
of permit rescission.
If you should have any questions and/or concerns please feel free to reach out to me at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Douglas Dowden
Environmental Program Supervisor II
Division of Water Resources / Permitting
Department of Environmental Quality
Office: Archdale Building, 9th Floor (925Q)
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
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From: Greg Kanellis <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2022 2:32 PM
To: Dowden, Doug <[e-mail]>; Talbott, Jeffrey <[e-mail]>
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7/29/22, 12:32 PM
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'[e-mail]' <[e-mail]>; Daniel F. E. Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] FW: NC0005312 - Permit Parameters Waiver Request
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Mr. Dowden and Mr. Talbott,
I sent the email below and the attached Permit Parameters Waiver Request letter to Mr. Poupart, but have not
received a response. I thought you both might be involved in the review and wanted to check in on the status of
the review. Can you provide an update on the status of the review? Please do not hesitate to contact me with
any questions regarding the request.
Thank you for your help with this matter.
Best regards,
ONai
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Greg Kanellis, PE, Project Manager
Hart & Hickman, PC
3921 Sunset Ridge Rd, Ste 301 • Raleigh, NC 27607
Direct: 919-723-2512 • Mobile: [phone]
www.harthickman.com
From: Greg Kanellis
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 4:33 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: '[e-mail]' <[e-mail]>; Amy Conner <[e-mail]>;
'[e-mail]' <[e-mail]>; Daniel F. E. Smith <[e-mail]>
Subject: NC0005312 - Permit Parameters Waiver Request
Mr. Poupart,
Please find the attached Permit Parameters Waiver Request for your review and consideration. Considering the
lack of influent and effluent flow at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and the significant accrual of costs to
continue to staff and operate the facility, Duvaltex US, Inc. (Duvaltex) is requesting relief from certain parameters
of the NPDES permit. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. We look forward to your
response.
Best regards,
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Greg Kanellis, PE, Project Manager
Hart & Hickman, PC
3921 Sunset Ridge Rd, Ste 301 • Raleigh, NC 27607
Direct: 919-723-2512 • Mobile: [phone]
www.harthickman.com
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