WQ0000957_Tax Certification_20240311

HEGEIVED
MAR 11 2024
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This applic�a`ljr4F0eatment systems and equipment
under the authority of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) 01/29/2016
DIRECTIONS: Complete and mail signed copies of the application form and all supporting information to both: 1) the County Tax Administrator for the County in which the facility is located (one copy)
AND 2) to the NC Division of Water Resources, Surface Water Protection Section, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (two copies). Type or print in blue or black ink. A separate
application package is required for each facility where property proposed for tax certification is located.
THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION. If you have any questions regarding this application, please call the local tax office or the
NC Division of Water Resources at 919/807-6300 or their web site at https://ox.dea.i)rod.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/npdes-wastewater/tax-
certification for more specific contact information.
Please Note:
a) Tax Certifications will only be processed for facilities under the authority of the DWR and only if the DWR has found that the described property:
1. Has been or will be constructed or installed;
2. Complies with or that plans therefore which have been submitted to the DWR indicate that it will comply with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission;
3. Is being effectively operated or will, when completed, be required to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit, certificate of approval, or other document of approval
issued by the DWR; and
4. Has or, when completed, will have as its PRIMARY rather than incidental purpose the reduction of water pollution;
S. Is being used exclusively (100%) for waste treatment.
b) If approved, the Tax Certification issued will incorporate all requested assets at the facility that meet the criteria for Tax Certification by DWR. Therefore this application must include any new assets
for which Tax Certification is being requested, as well as any assets previously receiving Tax Certification from DWR for which Tax Certification is still needed.
A. Applicant (Applicant is the owner of, and taxpayer for the property described in this application for tax certification.
Name of Applicant:
Name of Facility:
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Valley Proteins — Wadesboro
Address of Applicant, if different from facility where property located:
Physical Address of Facility where property located (no P.O. Box):
5601 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75038
656 Little Duncan Road, Wadesboro, NC 28170
(address) (city)
(zip)
(street address) (city) (zip)
Business Relationship of Applicant to facility where property located: Owner
County where property located: Anson
Name of Contact Person at Facility where property located:
William Grooms
Does the Applicant hold any NC Division of Water Resources Permits?
® Yes / ❑ No
Title: Plant Manager Phone Number: [phone]
If yes, please list W00000957
Permit Nos :
If approved, will this be the first Tax Certification issued for this Facility?
If no, attach any previously issued
❑ Yes / ® No
tax certifications
B. Complete this Section only if the Operator/User of the facility and equipment is different from the Owner of the facility.
Name of Operator/User:
Operator/User Address:
(address)
(city) (zip)
Operator/User Contact Name:
-Relationship between Operator/User of facility and equipment and applicant:
'ATTACH A PROCESS SCHEMATIC TO YOUR APPLICATION The number of each item for which Tax Certification is being requested must be shown on the schematic "" application continues on
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES TAX CERTIFICATION & EXEMPTION APPLICATION PAGI'2
Waste Treatment Systems 8t Equipment: Waste treatment systems &equipment must be used exclusively for the abatement of water pollution R..11srotnol3
ivorDWR Ueol Was asset listed in Asset Number, % of time item is Is this asset
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U .Orly I Appev I Description of Waste Treatment Systems or Equipment the permit (Yes/No) vehicle Identification How is this equipment used for pollution abatement? used for pollution y replacing a prior
i I?eepprowe j Number (VIN) abatement AcquisitionCosl" asset?
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• If the asset is listed in the DWQ permit, the description rust be Identical as listed on the currem permit, If the asset is nat specifcally listed in the DWQ permit, the applicant must attach detailed information as to why the asset should qualify for Ta. Certification.
•• When certifying systems or equipment, DENR is not certifying the cost of the equipment or the year of acquisition.
Facilities: To qualify for tax certification, the building or section of building being applied for, must be used exclusively for water pollution prevention. A sketch of the building, square footage along with
details as to how the building Is used for water pollution prevention, is required.
Land: To qualify for tax certification, the land must be used exclusively for water pollution prevention. A schematic diagram of the facility detailing the land being applied for is required. The amount of land
(acreage) is required and how this land is being used to prevent water pollution. For wastewater treatment and irrigation system list separately the acreage used for actual treatment from the acreage required
by the facility's water quality permit for buffers and setbacks.
SIGNATURE:
I hereby certify that the above equipment, facilities and/or land are used for the purpose stated, and that the information presented in this application is accurate.
mobile equipment listed on this application will be used exclusively in the state of North Carolina.
Applicant
Furthermore, I certify that any portable or
Signature: Title: Tax Director Date:
(print name also) .-<�.......,.-..__
NOTICE: The penalty for false statement, representation or certification
herein includes imprisonment and / or the assessment of civil penaRles.
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Of: Valley Proteins Inc. ___
(Name of Applicant Business Entity) Tc.wo

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES TAX CERTIFICATION & EXEMPTION APPLICATION
Waste Treatment Systems & Equipment: Waste treatment systems & equipment must be used exclusively for the abatement of water pollution
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Rev. 09/01 /2013
For coup use
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ForDWR-0se Only
Was asset listed in
Asset Number,
%of time item is
Is this asset
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"A" Appp— ••D"
Description of Waste Treatment Systems or Equipment
•
Vehicle Identification
How is this equipment used for pollution abatement?
used for pollution
Year of
Original
replacing a prior
Disa proved
P
the permit (YesMo)
Number IN
abatement
Acquisition
cQ
Historical Cost"
asset?
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
OXIDATION DITCH COMPTON C
Yes
672197
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1989
1,081,000
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
TU RBINE DRAFT TUBE AERATR
Yes
672330
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1989
119,531
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
3
WASTE WATER LAGOON
Yes
671327
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1989
126,130
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
4
WASTEWATER SYS ENGINEERG
Yes
672064
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1989
121,532
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
5
WASTEWATER PIPING CONST
Yes
672331
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1999
39,342
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
6
WASTEWATER SYS ENGINEERIG
Yes
671932
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1999
3,636
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
7
02 DITCH PUMPS
Yes
671830
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1989
4,631
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
B
02 DITCH UPGRADE
Yes
671332
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1995
2,742
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
9
POND 2 RECYCLE LINE
Yes
672069
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1999
10,490
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
10
Handrails@ W W Treatment
Yes
672202
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1999
3,732
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
11
WASTE WATER SYSTEM REPAIR
Yes
672335
esulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
2000
748
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
12
BACKFLOW ELIMINATOR WASTE W
yes
671936
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
2001
12,613
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
13
1
FEB TANK ELECTRICAL
Yes
672336
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
2003
13,350
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
14
FEB TANKS & PARTS
Yes
672203
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
2006
225,485
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
15
brig Line Expansion
Yes
672204
resulting from the resource recovery process.
t00%
2006
148,538
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
16
W W Belt Press
Yes
672337
resulting from the resource recovery process.
t00%
2010
45,968
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
17
02 Ditch Header Sys
Yes
671938
resulting from the resource recovery process.
t00%
2010
188,500
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
18
02 Ditch Blowers Replaced
Yes
672072
resulting from the resource recovery process.
t00%
2010
40,970
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
02 Ditch Improvement
Yes
671335
resulting from the resource recovery process.
1D0%
2011
206,470
No
Waste water treatment system used in the resource recovery
[21
PWL-80 DAF System
Yes
672205
process.
100%
2011
251,839
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
W W - Flow Meters
Yes
172061
esulting from the resource recovery process.
t00%
2011
14,864
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
W W - Pond 3 Aerators Replaced
Yes
671328
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
2012
218,504
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
23
Pond 3 Floating Dock
Yes
672338
esulting from the resource recovery process.
1DO%
2012
18,788
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
24
02 Ditch Effluent Line
Yes
671941
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
2012
37,977
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
25
02 Ditch Walkway
Yes
671880
esulting from the resource recovery process.
1137%
2023
284,583
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
26
Replace line from OX tank to lower lift station
Yes
685685
resulting from the resource recovery process.
t00%
2023
51,055
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
27
Stormwater control
Yes
689673
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
2023
25,775
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
28
SLURRYGREATANK
Yes
671957
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1994
2,500
No
Components of system used to collect and treat water waste
29
SLURRY PARTS &LABOR
Yes
672090
resulting from the resource recovery process.
100%
1994
5,393
No

VALLEY PROTEINS, INC.
Valley Proteins Inc. is part of the North American rendering industry, an important player in maintaining a clean environment by recycling
the perishable material generated by restaurants, supermarkets, livestock and poultry processors and forms of food processing. A large part
of this raw material is converted in our plants to high quality fats and protein ingredients used by the poultry and livestock industry to
scientifically mix with grains and other ingredients to optimize the nutrition level of animal feed. Our conversion process also yields
ingredients used in lubricants, soaps, paints and varnishes, pet foods, etc. Without our industry, cities and towns would have to provide huge
landfills to dispose of the massive quantity of animal parts that would then slowly contaminate the subsoil as it rots. Restaurants would have
to dispose of cooking grease through the sewer systems thereby increasing maintenance and capital costs of sewer lines and treatment
facilities.
The greatest source of raw material for our plants within North Carolina is the output from poultry processors that are not used for human
consumption (i.e. trimmings, bones, feathers, etc.). Other raw material sources within North Carolina are restaurants and grocery chains that
produce cooking grease, trap grease and meat trimmings.
Rendering is a cooking and drying process that yields varying grades of inedible fats and animal and poultry meals. The raw material is
prepared for cooking by a mechanical chopping process, and it is then cooked. The output of the cooking process is either sent over a
vibrating screen or a drain screw conveyor to separate the fats and oils from the solids. The fats are further processed to reduce the amount
residual solids and may be mixed with vegetable oils, etc., depending upon customer requirements. The high protein solids are sent through
a grinding process to produce meat meals or meat and bone meals which may also be combined with other materials based upon customer
demands.
To maintain as clean an environment as possible, our plants treat wastewater — a by-product of the cooking process — and cooking vapors
prior to their release into the environment. The cooking vapors are passed through air condensers to condense the vapors to water. The
resultant vapors are then sent though air scrubbers that chemically treat the air to eliminate odors. Wastewater is treated in a system of
aeration ponds, treatment tanks and holding ponds prior to spray irrigating growing crops.
I.O. Box 3588
Winchester. VA 22604 2586
540-877-2590 Creating Renewable Resources Built on Tradition
Fax: W-877-3215
www.valleypuneins.corn

VALLEY PROTEINS, INC.
Continuous Cooker System
Raw Material is dumped into the Raw Material Bin. A conveyer transfers raw materials from the Raw Material Bin across a powerful Electromagnet to
remove metal fragments prior to cooking.
A Raw Material Grinder (aka Pre -Crusher or Pre-Hogger) reduces the raw material size to assure complete cooking. The Super -cooker (or Cooker) is
fed at a controlled rate by the Metering Bin.
The Super -cooker's steam -heated shaft raises the temperature of the raw material to 250-270 degrees Fahrenheit, evaporating moisture and separating fat
from solids. The cooker discharges a slurry of fat and solids into the Drainor. The Drainor separates fat from solids.
Water and vapor exit the Super -cooker into the Entrainment Trap that removes particulates from the steam and returns them to the Super -cooker. The
vapor is then ducted to a condenser (usually a Shell and Tube or an Air Cooled Condenser).
Solids from the Drainor are discharged into the Over -pressor Screw Conveyor and are combined with solids from the Sweco and Centrifuge.
Solids are conveyed to the Pressor, a continuous screw press which presses fat from solids.
The pressed solids are conveyed to the Crax Bin and then to the Hammermill which reduces clumps of solids (crax) into fine meal. The fine meal is
conveyed to the Rotex that removes any feather fragments, etc. from the meal. Finished meal is then conveyed to storage.
Fat from the sedimentor and the Pressor are pumped to the Sweco which removes floating particles. These particles are then pumped to a Centrifuge.
The Centrifuge removes any residual solids from the fat before it is pumped to storage.
The Cooling Tower is in a closed loop system circulating water through the Shell & Tube Condenser and back to the Cooling Tower; water from the
Shell & Tube Condenser enters the Cooling Tower at approximately 140 degrees and returns to the Shell & Tube Condenser at approximately 90
degrees.
The Shell & Tube Condenser receives hot vapors from the Cooker and condenses the vapors resulting in two outputs from the Shell & Tube
Condenser — Water that goes to the Wastewater Treatment System and non-Condensables that are eventually returned to the boilers.
P.O. Box .1588
Wmchoter. va 22604 2586
540-877-2590 Creating Renewable Resources Built on Tradition
Fax: W-877-3215
www.valleypmeitis.coni

Meal Storage I )I Rotex
V=r VALLEY PROTEINS, INC.
Flow Chart - Typical Plant Processing Equipment
Grinding Room
Hammermill
Finished Fat Storage
P.O. Box 3598
Winchester. VA 1-1--604-1586
5,40-877-75`A)
Fax: 5-W-8 77-3' 15
www.vallegpmtei ns.com
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
ANC"A
Health and Natural Resources + •
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor � c u � p
Jonathbn B. Howes, Secretary r- f�l F1
Andrew McCall, Regional Manager
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 26, 1995
Mr. Kirby Brown, Vice President Finance
Valley Proteins, Inc.
P.O. Box 3588
Winchester, VA 22604-2586
SUBJECT: Tax Certification of Pollution
Abatement Equipment
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Anson County
Dear Mr. Brown:
Transmitted herewith are two (2) copies of a Tax Certification No. TCS 500 covering
the construction and operation of wastewater treatment equipment which were authorized and
are operating under Water Quality Permits; WQ0007504 and WQ0000957.
This Certification may be used by the industry to obtain tax benefits in keeping with the
appropriate laws and supersedes any previous Certification issued for wastewater treatment
equipment located at this site.
Sincerely,
12r..- �
Kerr T. Stevens
Regional Supervisor
KTS/GD/zlt
cc: Anson County Tax Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5043 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TAX CERTIFICATION
(Franchise/privilege; Amortization; Ad Valorem)
In accordance with the provision of the General Statutes of North Carolina (G.S. 105-
122(d), 105-130.10, 105-275(8), this TCS No. 500 is to certify that:
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Wadesboro, NC
Anson County
has been issued land application permits (W00000957 & WQ0007504) which gives
authorization to operate wastewater pollution abatement equipment consisting of the
following:
ItenLNo.
Description
Instal lationCto
Cost
000179
CONCRETE PAD
12/01/90
2265.00
000180
LAGOONS GRADING
12/01/90
3600.00
000186
AERATORS
04/01/91
13967.87
000189
DAF CHEMICAL TANK
01/31/92
3736.00
000318
ROOTS BLOWER
04/01/94
8609.22
000319
IRRIGATION PARTS & LABOR
04/01/94
5367.36
000320
POND FAB PARTS & LABOR
04/01/94
16889.99
000324
WW POLYMER MIX TANK
05/24/94
7056.00
000325
WW FEB & FRC TANK PUMPS
06/14/94
1727.10
000329
FLOCCULATOR FRC F125
07/01/94
14142.00
000331
HONEYWELL CHART RECORDER
07/01/94
1418.42
000332
HONEYWELL CONTROLLER
07/01/94
1757.78
000338
WATER TANK PAD & SPPT
07/01/94
12095.00
000339
WW SLUDGE HANDLING
07/01/94
27540.45
000340
WW SLUDGE TANK
07/01/94
28771.33
000347
WW TEST EQUIP
06/01/94
2094.56
000348
FLOCCULATOR FRC PWI_50
07/01/94
75498.00
000349
SLUDGE APPLIC
07/01/94
4866.62
000351
DAF MEZZANINE
08/01/94
38624.77
000353
DAF SLUDGE PUMP
09/01/94
4106.82
000354
JET AERATION SYS
09/16/94
109900.00
000357
WW FLOW METER
10/11/94
1561.00
000375
DAF
09/01/94
100549.63

000376
WW PIPING
09/01/94
43592.33
3117.65
000377
DAF CHEM SYS
09/01/94
10454.57
000�78
WW MISC PARTS
09/15/94
75053.92
000379
02 DITCH
09/01/94
09/15/94
10823.96
000380
000382
WW BLOW SYS
WATERHAWK FLOWMETER
10/07/94
1746.50
000392
MIXER
11/14/94
2358.60
1205.00
000397
WW FRC CHEM PUMP
01/04/94
1342.88
000399
LASER ALIGN BLOWERS
10/21/94
6000•00
000401
CORE DRILL AERATION SYS
11/18/94
1546.55
000404
WW CAUSTIC CONTAINERS
12/01/94
The Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment Health and Natural Resources
has found that the subject pollution abatement equipment:
(a) has been constructed or installed;
(b) complies with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission;
(c) is being effectively operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Permit, Certification of Approval, or other document of approval issued by the
Commission; and
(d) has primary rather than incidental purpose in the reduction of water pollution
resulting from the discharge of sewage and waste.
Issued at Fayt;tteville, North Carolina, this 27rd day of June, 1995.
By direction of the Environmental Management Commission and the Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
Kerr T. Stevens, Regional Supervisor
Division of Environmental Management

State of North Carolina IT
• Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 1 Y:.WVTA •
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor � r u
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary 1. . � 1
Andrew McCall, Regional Manager
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 26, 1995
Mr. W. W. Ted McCormick, Tax Supervisor
Anson County Courthouse
Green Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
SUBJECT: Tax Certification of Pollution
Abatement Equipment
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Anson County
Dear Mr. McCormick:
Transmitted herewith are two (2) copies of a Tax Certification No. TCS 500 covering
the construction and operation of wastewater treatment equipment which were authorized and
are operating under Water Quality Permits; WQ0007504 and WQ0000957.
This Certification may be used by the industry to obtain tax benefits in keeping with the
appropriate laws and supersedes any previous Certification issued for wastewater treatment
equipment located at this site.
Sincerely,
'�Wa .
Kerr T. Stevens
Regional Supervisor
KTS/GD/zlt
cc: Kirby Brown, Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wachovia Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5043 Telephone [phone] FAX 910`486-0707
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Acton Employer 50% recycled/ 1a% post -consumer paper

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
EDF=HNR
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 7, 1996
Mr. Tom Sullivan, Controller
Valley Proteins, Inc.
PO Box 3588
Winchester, VA 22604-2586
SUBJECT: Tax Certification of Pollution
Abatement Equipment
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Anson County
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
Transmitted herewith are two (2) copies of a Tax Certification No. TCS 525 covering the
construction and operation of wastewater treatment equipment which were authorized and are
operating under Water Quality Permits: WQ0007504 and WQ0000957.
This Certification may be used by the industry to obtain tax benefits in keeping with the
appropriate laws and supersedes any previous Certification issued for wastewater treatment
equipment located at this site.
Sincerely,
rr T. Stevens
Regional Supervisor
KTS/GD/bs
cc: W.W. Ted McCormick,
Anson County Tax Supervisor
Wachovla Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville FAX [phone]
North Carolina 28301-5043 Niif An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 910-486-1541 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TAX CERTIFICATION
(Franchise/Privilege; Amortization; Ad Valorem)
In accordance with the provision of the General Status of North Carolina (G.S. 105-122(d), 105-
130.10, 105-275(8), this TCS No. 525 is to certify that:
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Wadesboro, North Carolina
Anson County
has been issued land application permits (W00000957 & W00007504) which gives authorization to operate
wastewater pollution abatement equipment consisting of the following:
Item No.
Description
Installation Completion
414
Sludge System Plumbing
1995
417
Sludge Sprayer (Reel System)
1995
439
Cooling Tower
1995
445
Pumps (Cooling Tower)
1995
450
Tank (Pathogens Stabilization Process)
1995
459
Sludge System Plumbing
1995
461
Wastewater SWECO (Pretreatment Unit)
1995
462
Wastewater SWECO (Pretreatment Unit)
1995
463
Composit Sampler (ISCO)
1995
465
Tani: Insulation (Biological Treatment Caustic Tank)
1995
The Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources has found that the subject pollution abatement equipment:
(a) has been constructed or installed;
(b) complies with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission;
(c) is being effectively operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Permit, Certification
of Approval, or other document of approval issued by the Commission; and
(d) has primary rather than incidental purpose in the reducation of water pollution resulting from the
discharge of sewage and waste.
Issued at Fayetteville, North Carolina, this 6th day of June, 1996.
By direction of the Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
Kerr T. Stevens, Regional Supervisor
Division of Environmental Management

State of North Carolina
Hepartment of Environment,
ealth and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Mr. Tom Sullivan
Valley Proteins, Inc.
PO Box 3588
Winchester, VA 22604-2586
A&
11DEHNR
DMSION OF WATER QUALITY
May 12, 1997
SUBJECT: Tax Certification of Pollution
Abatement Equipment
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Anson County
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
Transmitted herewith are two (2) copies of a Tax Certification No. TCS 546 covering the
construction and operation of wastewater treatment equipment which were authorized and are
operating under Water Quality Permits: WQ0007504 and WQ0000957.
This Certification may be used by the industry to obtain tax benefits in keeping with the
appropriate laws and supersedes any previous Certification issued for wastewater treatment
equipment located at this site.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
Regional Supervisor
KTS/GD/bs
cc: Anson County Tax Supervisor
Wochovia Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville O
FAX [phone]
North Carolina 28301-5043 NC An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 910-486-1541 KNENZORM01=111 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper

NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TAX CERTIFICATION
(Franchise/Privilege; Amortization; Ad Valorem)
In accordance with the provision of the General Status of North Carolina (G.S. 105-122(d), 105-
130.10, 105-275(8), this TCS No. 546 is to certify that:
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Wadesboro, North Carolina
Anson County
has been issued land application permits (WQ0000957 & WQ0007504) which gives authorization to operate
wastewater pollution abatement equipment consisting of the following:
Item Number Description Installation Completed
497 Pretreatment Wastewater 1996
Recycling (plumbing modifications)
from FEB 2 (equalization tank)
to FRC System (solids separation)
498 DAF Flow Meter Upgrade 1996
(Hersey totalizing flow meter)
502 Cooling Tower Upgrade (Pretreatment Units) 1996
75 HP inverter motor & miscellaneous electrical
improvements
554 FEB (equalization tank) to FRC (solids separation) 1996
installation of new wastewater pipe and other
miscellaneous plumbing for better pretreatment efficiency.
This modification improves quality of wastewater prior to
entry into final WWT Plant.
564 Tank Insulation (for chemical feed into main process 1996
pretreatment unit)

The Environmental Management Commission and the
Resources hasd found that the subject pollution abatement equipmeartment of nt:
Health and Natural
(a) has been constructed or installed;
(b) complies with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission;
(c) is being effectively operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Permit, Certification
of Approval, or other document of approval issued by the Commission; and
(d) has primary rather than incidental purpose in the reduction of water pollution resulting from the
discharge of sewage and waste.
Issued at Fayetteville, North Carolina, this 13th day of May 1997.
By direction of the Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
�a--, __.--
Ken T. Steven's
Regional Supervisor, Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
NtCDENR
JAMIEB B. HUNTJR.
GOVERNOR DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 30, 1998
WAYNE MCDEVITT Mr. W. W. Ted McCormick, Tax Assessor
SECRETARY Anson County Courthouse
Green Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
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SUBJECT: Tax Certification of Pollution
Abatement Equipment
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Anson County
Dear Mr. McCormick:
Transmitted herewith are two (2) copies of a Tax Certification No. TCS-
FV-001 covering the construction and operation of wastewater treatment
equipment which were authorized and are operating under Water Quality Permit
WQ0007504.
This Certification may be used by the industry to obtain tax benefits in
keeping with the appropriate laws and supersedes any previous Certification
issued for wastewater treatment equipment located at this site.
Sincerely,
Ken T. Stevens
Regional Supervisor
KTS/GD/bs
cc: Tom Sullivan, Valley Proteins, Inc.
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043
PHONE [phone] FAX OI O-486-0707
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NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TAX CERTIFICATION
(Franchise/Privilege; Amortization; Ad Valorem)
In accordance with the provision of the General Status of North Carolina (G.S. 105-122(d), 105-
130.10, 105-275(8), this TCS-FV-001 is to certify that:
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Wadesboro, North Carolina
Anson County
has been issued land application permit (WQ0007504) which gives authorization to operate wastewater
pollution abatement equipment consisting of the following:
Asset Number
Description
595 Washwater Pipe (conveys sludge
For final stabilization prior to land
Application [40CFR Part 257])
607 Aluminum Chloride Pump &
Associated Plumbing and
Electrical Installation (Sludge
thickening prior to application)
Installation Completed cost
1997 $2,720
1997 $2,012
The Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources hasd found that the subject pollution abatement equipment:
(a) has been constructed or installed;
(b) complies with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission;
(c) is being effectively operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Permit, Certification
of Approval, or other document of approval issued by the Commission; and
(d) has primary rather than incidental purpose in the reduction of water pollution resulting from the
discharge of sewage and waste.
Issued at Fayetteville, North Carolina, this 13th day of May 1997.
By direction of the Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
Keir T. SteN6(is
Regional Supervisor, Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 10, 1999
Mr. Tom Sullivan
Valley Proteins, Inc.
PO Box 3588
Winchester, VA 22604-2586
SUBJECT: Tax Certification of Pollution
Abatement Equipment
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Anson County
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
Transmitted herewith are two (2) copies of a Tax Certification No. TCS-
FV-004 covering the construction and operation of wastewater treatment
equipment which were authorized and are operating under Water Quality
Permits: WQ0007504 and WQ0000957.
This Certification may be used by the industry to obtain tax benefits in
keeping with the appropriate laws and supersedes any previous Certification
issued for wastewater treatment equipment located at this site.
Sincerely,
Paul E. Ra s
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
PER:GD/bs
cc: Anson County Tax Supervisor
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TAX CERTIFICATION
(Franchise/Privilege; Amortization; Ad Valorem)
In accordance with the provision of the General Status of North Carolina (G.S. 105-122(d), 105-
130.10, 105-275(8), this TCS-FV-004 is to certify that:
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Wadesboro, North Carolina
Anson County
has been issued Water Quality Land Application Permits (vVQ0007504 and WQ0000957) which gives
authorization to operate wastewater pollution abatement equipment consisting of the following:
Asset Number Description Installation Completed eted Lag
637 Feb 2 Mixer 1998 $13,608
(Provides aeration to sludge
holding tank)
653
Wastewater Monitor
1998
$2,730
(Electronic controls for
wastewater flow monitoring)
652
No. 4 Pitt Pump
1998
$4,280
(Pump utilized for wastewater
and sludge routing)
(661)
Sludge Pump Repair
1998
$1,744
664
No. 2 Pond Pump Repair
1998
$5,435
(This upgrade of pump which
land applies wastewater to permitted
acreage. The modifications also
includes a new pump house and
concrete floor in the pump house.)
678
FRC Sludge Pump
1998
$2,553
(Overhaul of sludge recycle
pump at Biological WWT Unit)

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The Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
have found that the subject pollution abatement equipment:
(a) has been constructed or installed;
(b) complies with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission;
(c), is being effectively operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Permit, Certification
of Approval, or other document of approval issued by the Commission; and
(d) has primary rather than incidental purpose in the reduction of water pollution resulting from the
discharge of sewage and waste.
Issued at Fayetteville, North Carolina, this 10th day of May 1999.
By direction of the Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
Paul E. Rawls
Regional Water Quality, Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
August 6, 2004
Mr. Tom Sullivan
Valley Proteins, Inc.
PO Box 3588
Winchester, VA 22604-2586
SUBJECT: Tax Certification of Pollution
Abatement Equipment
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Anson County
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
200 i
Resources
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Transmitted herewith are two (2) copies of a Tax Certification No. TCS-FV-018 covering
the construction and operation of wastewater treatment equipment which were authorized and are
operating under Water Quality Permit: WQ0000957.
This Certification may be used by the industry to obtain tax benefits in keeping with the
appropriate laws and supersedes any previous Certification issued for wastewater treatment
equipment located at this site.
Sincerely,
Art Barnhardt
Aquifer Protection Regional Supervisor
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cc: Anson County Tax Supervisor
225 Green Street — Suite 714
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state. nc.us
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NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TAX CERTIFICATION
(Franchise/Privilege; Amortization; Ad Valorem)
In accordance with the provision of the General Status of North Carolina (G.S. 105122(d), 105-
130.10, 105-275(8), this TCS-FV-018 is to certify that:
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Wadesboro, North Carolina
Anson County
has been issued land application permit (WQ0000957) which gives authorization to operate wastewater
pollution abatement equipment consisting of the following:
Description Installation Completed Cost
Standard Cooling Tower 2003 $51,946
(Final effluent evaporation recycling)
The Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has
found that the subject pollution abatement equipment:
(a) has been constructed or installed;
(b) complies with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission;
(c) is being effectively operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Permit, Certification of
Approval, or other document of approvalissued by the Commission; and
(d) has primary rather than incidental purpose in the reduction of water pollution resulting from the
discharge of sewage and waste.
Issued at Fayetteville, North Carolina, this thesixth day of August 2004.
By direction of the Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
Art Barnhardt
Aquifer Protection Regional Supervisor
Fayetteville Re®onal Office
Division of Water Quality

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Mr. Tom Sullivan, Controller
Valley Proteins, Incorporated
Anson County NC facility
Box 3588
Winchester, VA 22604-2586
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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July 12, 2006 up J �)/t �,
SUBJECT: Tax Certification of Pollution Abatement Equipment
Valley Proteins, Incorporated: WQ0000957
Wadesboro, NC
Anson County
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
Transmitted herewith are two (2) copies of a Tax Certification No. TCS-FV-121 covering
the construction and operation of wastewater treatment equipment, consisting of two Kaiser
Omega blowers and manifold system, which were authorized and are operating under Permit No.
WQ0000957.
This Certification may be used by the industry to obtain tax benefits in keeping with the
appropriate laws and supersedes any previous Certification issued for wastewater treatment
equipment located at this site.
Sincerely,
Ste e A. Barnhardt
Aquifer Protection Supervisor
Fayetteville Regional Office
Cc: County Tax Administrator: Anson County
Central Files
N�`thCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Division of Water Quality
NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
TAX CERTIFICATION
(Franchise/Privilege; Amortization; Ad Valorem)
In accordance with the provision of the General Status of North Carolina (G.S. 105-
122(d), 105-130.10, 105-275(8), this Tax Certification TCS-FV-121 is to certify that:
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Wadesboro Plant
Wadesboro, North Carolina
Anson County
has been issued Permit WQ0000957, which gives authorization to operate wastewater pollution
abatement equipment consisting of the following:
ITEM(S)
1. Two Kaiser Omega blowers and Manifold system
The Environmental Management Commission and the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources have found that the subject pollution abatement equipment:
(a) has been constructed or installed;
(b) complies with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission;
(c) is being effectively operated in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Permit, Certification of Approval, or other document of approval issued by the
Commission, and
(d) has primary rather than incidental purpose in the reduction of water pollution
resulting from the discharge of sewage and waste.
Issued this 12th day of July 2006.
By direction of the Environmental Management Commission and the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources.
Step -n . Barnhardt
Aquifer tection Regional Supervisor
Fayetteville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality No� hCat
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone]
Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]-
623-6748
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 24, 2011
Mr. Tom Sullivan., Controller
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Box 3588
Winchester, VA 22604-2586
Subject: Tax Certification for Pollution Abatement Equipment,
Real and Personal Property
VALLEY PROTEINS, WADESBORO DIVISION
Tax Certirication Number TCS-FV-140
DWQ Permit No. W00000957
Industrial Process Wastewater Spray System
WADESBORO, NC
ANSON COUNTY
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
As requested, the staff of the Division of Water Quality has completed the review of the
Tax Certification Request for real and personal property for the Valley Proteins Inc., (Carolina
By -Products, Wadesboro Division) Wastewater Treatment Plant. The application for Tax
certification lists the address as 656 Little Duncan Road, Wadesboro, NC 28170 in Anson
County. Your Facility was inspected for Tax Certification purposes on 8/6/2010. Tax
Certification requires continued compliance with all conditions in all Division of Water
Quality Permits.
The facility holds DWQ Permit No. WQ0000957 for operation of a wastewater treatment
facility with NO discharge to surface waters nor contamination of ground water. The permit
allows 220,000 GPD to be disposed of by spray irrigation, 45,000 GPD to be evaporated in a
cooling tower, and 177,000 GPD wastewater and residuals disposal by spray irrigation on 135.7
acres. There was no separate permit listed for disposal of residual solids from wastewater
treatment, but was previously permitted under Permit No. WQ0007504. The permit was issued
on 7/8/2009 with an expiration date of 6/30/2014, the permit was extended on 2/22/2010 to have
an expiration date of 6130/2017.
This facility has previously received the following Tax Certifications; TCS-FV-001 and
TCS-FV-121. The items previously certified were not listed, inspected, or evaluated to
determine if they were still present or operational. A copy of your Tax Certificate and Inspection
Determination Report are attached. During the inspection and review it was determined that
items listed on your application that are being used exclusively for Permitted Wastewater
Treatment are eligible to receive tax certification. Items determined to NOT be eligible for Tax
Certification are noted on the Determination Form.
Filename: TCert,Valley-Protein,Wadesboro-Anson-Co,FI-Trans-Letter.dot
Construction Grants and Loans Section, 1633 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1633 ne
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / Internet: www.nccgi.net, DENR Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 o hCarolina
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Mr. Tom Sullivan, Controller Valley Proteins, Inc.
Post Office Box 3588, Winchester VA 22604-2586
Page 2 of 2
Please note that as part of this Tax Certification process, the DENR staff did not make
any efforts to confirm either the cost of the items certified, the year of acquisition, or if items that
have been previously listed for Tax Certification are still present and/or operational.
For any future Tax Certifications please provide a list of all properties and assets for
which you have received Tax Certification along with the new items for which you are
requesting Tax Certification, a statement that they are all still present and operational, and a
statement to confirm compliance with permit conditions. If you have any questions, please
contact Tom Poe at ([e-mail]), phone [phone]), or myself at
([e-mail]), phone [phone]), or fax [phone]).
kaL.
ly,
-lubbard, P.E., Assistant Chief
Project Management Branch
Construction Grants and Loans Section
Attachments:
TAX CERTIFICATION PACKAGE: (to Applicant, County Tax Department, and to DWQ Files)
1. DENR Transmittal Letter
2. DENR Tax Certificate, TCS-FV-140
3. DENR Determination Report
(list of items Inspected and Certified, and/or noted as NOT eligible to be certified)
ITEMS SUBMITTED BY APPLIACNT:
4. Cover Letter
5. Application Form for Tax Certification
6. Site plan, copies of tax maps, and/or WWTP process schematic
7.* Compliance Status Information, (*not submitted, check with Regional office)
8.* DWQ Issued Permit(s), (*copy of cover letter and first 2 pages only)
DWQ Permit No. W00000957 (Wastewater Treatment with Surface Irrigation)
9.* Previous Tax Certifications,(* others issued, copy of cover letters for these two are attached)
TCS-FV-001, issued 4/30/1998 under Permit No. WQ0007504
TCS-FV-121, issued 7/12/2006 under Permit No. WQ000957
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
10. Photos of Facility and Equipment to be Certified
11. Maps: Area and/or vicinity for location and access to site
12.* Tax Certification Package Check List (*attached to CG&L file copy only)
cc: Construction Grants and Loans Section, Tax Certification Files
DWQ Central Office Files
DWQ Fayetteville Region Office (attention Erin Carey)
Dean Diebert/James Hodges, General Manager/ORC, Valley Proteins, Wadesboro Division
656 Little Duncan Road Wadesboro, NC 28170
Larry Newton, Tax Assessor, [e-mail],)n.nc.us
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
ANSON COUNTY TAX OFFICE
101 South Greene Street, Wadesboro, NC 28170--2854
NCDENR, DWQTax Certification
File name: TCert,Valley-Protein,Wadesboro-Anson-Co,FI-Trans-Letter.doc

NCD
NORTH CAROLINA C)FPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
TAX CERTIFICATION NUMBER TCS-FV-140
In accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 105-275.(8),
this is to certify that:
VALLEY PROTEINS, INC., WADESBORO DIVISION
WASTEWATER TREATMENT, Land Application, and Irrigation Systems
656 Little Duncan Road, W adesboro, NC 28170 in ANSON COUNTY
filed a request for tax certification for real and personal property covered under the
Division of Water Quality Permit No. W00000957, Wastewater Treatment and Surface Irrigation
Staff of the Division of Division of Water Quality inspected these wastewater treatment facilities and
equipment on August 6, 2010. Based on the inspection and information supplied by the applicant all
the equipment and facilities listed on the attached application that meet the following requirements for
Tax Certification are eligible.
The property has been, or will be, constructed or installed;
2. The property complies with, or if still under construction will comply with, the
requirements of the EMC;
3. The property is being effectively operated, or will when completed be required to operate,
in accordance with the terms and conditions of approvals issued by the EMC; and
4. The property has, or when completed will have, as its primary rather than incidental
purpose the reduction of water pollution resulting from the discharge of sewage or waste.
Items that are not eligible for Tax certification, are noted on the Determination Report.
Please note that as part of this Tax Certification process, the DENR staff did not make any efforts to
confirm either the cost of the items certified or the year of their acquisition. This Facility has
previously been Tax Certified. Tax Certification regulres compliance with all DWQ Permit
conditions.
DATE TAX CERTIFICATION ISSIJED• March 24,2014
2
Mark L. Hubbard, P.E., Assistant Chief
Project Management Branch
Construction Grants and Loans Section
cc: Tax Administrator, ANSON COUNTY
Construction Grants & Loans Section Tax Certification Files
DWQ Central Files,
DWQ Fayetteville Regional Office Files

TAX CERTIFICATION INSPECTION REPORT DETERMINATION:
Tax Certification No: ......... TCS-FV-140
FACILITY: ...................... VALLEY PROTEINS INC, WADESBORO DIVISION
LOCATION: .................... 656 Little Duncan Road, Wadesboro, NC 28170
INSPECTION DATE: ..... 8/6/2010
DWQ Permit No . ............. WQ0000957, Wastewater Treatment with Surface Irrigation
COUNTY: ........................ DUPLIN COUNTY
CONTACTS:...................Tom Sullivan, Controller, (540-877-2029)
..........................................Dean Diebert, General Manager, (704-694-3701)
O WNER/OPERATOR/PERMITTEE:
..........................................VALLEY PROTEINS INC.
Previous Tax Certification Numbers/Dates: TCS-FV-121(7/12/2006), TCS-FV-xxx
ALL ITEMS LISTED QUALIFY FOR TAX CERTIFICATION: Yes ❑ NoRl
ELIGIBLE ITEMS INCLUDE:
1. DA 7200 Analysis E................................................. Qualifies? Yes ❑ NoZ
Comments: Laboratory machine to analyze; protein content of product (% protein in
animal feed), machine is NOT used for wastewater treatment
2.* Boring under RR Track for WW ............................... Qualifies? Yes Z* No❑*
Comments: The Wipe and bore casing under the track for WW is eligible, however the
construction labor cost for the boring is not real property and is not eligible. The bore
pipe in not in DWO Permit yet.
3. Wastewater Reel ........................................................ Qualities? Yes C✓1 No[]
Comments:
NON -ELIGIBLE and/or PARTIALLY ELIGIBLE ITEMS:
1. DA 7200 Analyzer
2. Any construction labor cost to install the bore and pipe under the
railroad is not real or personal property and is not eligible. Eligible
items should be listed or required items in the DWQ Permit.
Please note:
ELIGIBLE for Tax Certification:
Only the portions of any properties and equipment that are permitted by DWQ as necessary for
the treatment and disposal of wastewater are certified for tax purposes. This includes portions of
property required for access, maintenance, operation, inspection, and buffer zones that are listed
in the DWQ Permit(s) are also eligible to be certified for tax purposes. Treatment Facilities must
be compliant with permit condition to be eligible for tax certification. Self reporting of
noncompliance is expected for Tax Certification.
NOT ELIGIBLE for Tax Certification:
Any parts of any properties that are not used exclusively (100%) for permitted wastewater
treatment and disposal are not certified for tax purposes. Any equipment or treatment facilities
that are not operational, properly maintained, and compliant with permit conditions are not eligible
for Tax Certification.
IF YOU HAVE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV):
Tax Certification requires continued compliance with all Division of Water Quality Permits. If your
permitted facility has received a NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV) please notify our Regional
Office, this office, and your county Tax office immediately. NOV issues must be addressed,
resolved, and restored to full compliance in order to receive or keep your Tax Certification.
NCDENR DWQ Tax Certification, Construction Grants and Loans Phone [phone], Fax [phone], www.nccgl.net
File Name: TCert,Valley-Protein,Wadesboro-Anson-Co,F3b-Determination-Lst.doc

Letter of Authorization
Authorization is hereby granted to BADEN TAX MANAGEMENT, LLC (hereinafter "BTM'), to act as
our representative with respect to all matters pertaining to the assessment and property tax matters of the
below listed property(ies). This authorization is granted to BTM for the purposes of filing any relevant tax
appeals; to represent us at any hearing with regard to the tax appeal; and to settle any tax appeal on our
behalf.
BTM is authorized to request, receive, and/or review any documents or other information relevant to the
below listed property including but not necessarily limited to assessment records, property tax records, or
other such data necessary to perfect and administer an appeal upon the listed property.
Tax Y
Darling Ingredients, Inc.
2021 and Subsequent
See Attached Listing
This authority will remain active until any appeal filed upon the above listed property is resolved or written
notice of revocation is received.
Authorized Signature
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Printed Name and Title
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Date
By signing this form, I certify that I have the authority to execute this authorization on behalf of the
property owner.
Subscribed and swots before me this 2 day of Gevnbt-e-, 202t1
Notary Public In and for the County & State of
My commission expires: li_2 i 5 , ?02� TOMASA ORTIZ
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36-2495346
KS
Sedgwick
2155 N Mosley
Wichita
67214
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
KS
Finney
755 S Farmland Road
Garden City
67846-8320
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
KS
Montgomery
2598 N Hwy 169
Cherryvale
67335
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
KS
Wyandotte
229 N lames Street
Kansas City
f 66118
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
KS
Wyandotte
685 S Adams St
Kansas City
66105
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
KY
Mason
1173 Progress Way
Maysville
41056
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
KY
McCracken
1350 N 10th Street
Paducah
42001
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
MI
Wayne
3350 Greenfield Road
Melvindale
48122
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
MI
Saginaw
340 Tyler Street
Carrollton
48724
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
MI
Branch
600Jay Street
Coldwater
49036
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
MI
Allegan
5900 Old Allegan Road
Hamilton
49419
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
MO
Christian
947 Clay Hill Road
Billings
65610-8473
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
NE
Sarpy
14401 S 5th St
Bellevue
68123
DARI ING IN(,RFr)IFNTS INC.
36-2495346
NE
Hall
5251 W Guenther Road
Grand Island
68803-9203
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
NE
Buffalo
102 Lincoln Avenue
Ravenna
68869
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
NE
Douglas
3505 S 34th St
Omaha
68105
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
NE
Dawson
1208 East Walnut St
Lexington
68850
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
NE
Hitchcock
35346 Highway 6
Palisade
69040
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
NE
Douglas
4125 Dahlman Avenue
Omaha
68107
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
NE
Saunders
1547 County Road 13
Wahoo
68066
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
NE
Dodge
787 E County Road T
Fremont
68025
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
NM
Dona Ana
2100 W Hadley Ave
Las Cruces
88007
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
NV
Clark
4730 Vandenberg
North Las Vegas
89081
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
OK
Tulsa
915 North 5th Street
Collinsville
74021
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
OK
Oklahoma
1501 W. Reno Ave.
Oklahoma City
73106
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
OR
Multnomah
9901 N Hurst Ave
Portland
97217
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
TX
Dallas
5601 N. MacArthur Blvd
Irving
75038
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
TX
Dallas
5601 N. MacArthur Blvd
Irving
75038
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
TX
Harris
414 Schweikhardt St
Houston
77020
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
TX
Houston
834 FM 227 E
Grapeland
75844
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
TX
Harris
3701 Schalker Street
Houston
77026
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
TX
Nueces
900 West Ave A
Robstown
78380
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
TX
Bexar
8423 Quintana
San Antonio
78211
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
TX
Dallas
1240 Sargent Road
Dallas
75203
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
TX
Angelina
273 Winston 8 Ranch Rd
Lufkin
75903
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
WA
Pierce
2041 Marc Avenue
Tacoma
98421
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
Wl
Brown
1465 Bylsby Ave
Green Bay
54303
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
WI
Grant
2408 State Hwy 11
Hazel Green
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
WI
Vernon
RR 2 Box 12
Viroqua
g54
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
WI
Green Lake
W 694 White Ridge Road
Berlin
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
36-2495346
WI
Eau Claire
W 2676 Jopke Road
Eau Claire
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