WQ0045242_Permit (Issuance)_20240321

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELI _ABET1-I S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Ms. Karena S Musgrave,
Regional Environmental Manager
Perdue AgriBuisness
242 Cofield Road
Cofield, North Carolina, 27922
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
March 21, 2024
Subject: Permit No. WQ0045242
Cofield Pump and Haul
Industrial/Domestic Wastewater Pump & Haul Permit
Hertford County
Dear Ms. Musgrave:
In accordance with your application received March 19, 202, we are forwarding herewith Permit No.
WQ0045242, dated March 21, 2024, to Perdue AgriBuisness - Cofield for the time -limited operation of a
wastewater pump and haul operation. This permit shall be effective from March 30, 2024, will expire on
September 30, 2024, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This cover
letter and supplement shall be considered a part of this permit and are therefore incorporated therein by
reference.
Please pay particular attention to the following conditions contained within this permit:
Condition I.1: The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul
facilities at least daily to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and
discharges that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat
to human health, or a nuisance condition.
Condition 11.1: An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the
Permittee, indicating; Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility; Name
of contract hauler; Name of facility receiving wastewater; & Volume of wastewater
removed.
Condition 11.14: This permit shall expire September 30, 2024. Should the pump and haul activities stop
prior to the date of expiration send written notification to the Washington Regional
Office, Water Quality Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required
and detailing the final disposal solution.

If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 15013 of
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final
and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Robert Tankard at (252)
946-6481 or via e-mail at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
R4" Tn41"
Robert Tankard,
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operation Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Washington Regional Office
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DOMESTIC WASTEWATER PUMP & HAUL PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations, permission is hereby granted to the
Perdue AgriBusiness, LLC
for the construction and operation of an Industrial/Domestic wastewater pump and haul operation to
serve Perdue AgriBuisness - Cofield, consisting of one (1) storage lagoon with an estimated total storage
capacity of two (2) million gallons. The facility from which pumping will occur shall include a minimum 24
hours storage with on -site audible and visual high water alarms. The anticipated flow for this pump and
haul operation is expected to be 35,000 gallons per day of Industrial/Domestic wastewater, pursuant to
the application received March 19, 2024, and in conformity with 15A NCAC 02T and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environmental Quality and considered a part of
this permit.
This permit shall be effective from March 30, 2024, will expire on September 30, 2024, and shall be subject
to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
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Robert Tankard
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operation Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Washington Regional Office
Permit Number: WQW45242
Permit Issued: March 21, 2024
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I.
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Perdue AgriBuisness, LLC is hereby authorized to:
Construct and operate the aforementioned Industrial/Domestic wastewater pump and haul operation.
The wastewater collected by this system shall be pumped and hauled to Perdue - Lewiston Wastewater
Treatment Facility (Permit No. NC0028835) for final treatment.
It shall be the Permittee's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the appropriate
design criteria and rules. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C, construction of additional or replacement facilities,
and/or referral of the North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board.
Construction and operation is contingent upon compliance with the Standard Conditions and any Special
Conditions identified below.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Permittee or its representative shall inspect the permitted pump and haul facilities during
pump and haul activities to prevent malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors, and
discharges that may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human
health, or a nuisance condition. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary
including at least:
a. Date and time of inspection;
b. Observations made;
c. Any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee.
The Permittee shall maintain this log of inspections for as long as the pump and haul activities
are being conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority,
upon request. Records shall be submitted quarterly to the Supervisor of the Water Quality
Regional Operations of the Washington Regional Office. The records must be submitted within
30 days of the end of each quarter (quarters end on the last day of March, June, September, and
December). [15A NCAC 02T .0204(d)]
2. The Washington Regional Office must be notified at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of
the pump and haul activities so that a site inspection can be performed. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
II. STANDARD CONDITIONS
1. An accurate record of the pump and haul activities must be maintained by the Permittee,
indicating:
a. Date and time wastewater is removed from the facility;
b. Name of contract hauler;
c. Name of facility receiving wastewater;
d. Volume of wastewater removed.
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The Permittee shall maintain this log for as long as the pump and haul activities are being
conducted and shall be made available to the Division or other permitting authority, upon
request. Records shall be submitted quarterly to the Supervisor of the Water Quality Regional
Operations of the Washington Regional Office. The records must be submitted within 30 days of
the end of each quarter (quarters end on the last day of March, June, September, and December).
[15A NCAC 02T .0108]
2. This permit shall not be transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request shall be submitted
to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and
other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be
considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; G.S. 143-
215.1(d3)]
3. The Permittee shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an audible and visual high-
water alarm on all storage and pumping facilities associated with this pump and haul operation.
[15A NCAC 02T .0204(c)]
4. This permit shall become voidable unless the subject pump and haul activities are carried out in
accordance with the conditions of this permit; 15A NCAC 2T; and other supporting materials
unless specifically mentioned herein. [15A NCAC 02T.0110]
5. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data No type, kind or quantity of wastewater other than
the pumped and hauled wastewater from the facility shall be included in these pump and haul
activities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
6. The wastewater collection facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the permittee to insure
proper operation of the subject facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0403]
7. The Permittee shall report by telephone to a Water Resources staff member at the Washington
Regional Water Resources Section, telephone number [phone], as soon as possible, but
in no case more than 24 hour, following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of
either of the following:
a. If the flow volume estimated above is exceeded by any amount on any day; or
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater storage, such as failures of tanks, piping, pumps,
aerators, compressors etc.; or
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, etc., resulting in a spill or by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or
facility; or
d. Any SSO and/or spill over 1,000 gallons; or
e. Any SSO and/or spill, regardless of volume, that reaches surface water
Voice mail messages or faxed information is permissible, but this shall not be considered as the
initial verbal report Overflows and spills occurring outside normal business hours may also be
reported to the Division of Emergency Management at telephone number [phone] or
[phone]. Persons reporting any of the above occurrences shall file a spill report by
completing and submitting Part I of Form CS-SSO (or the most current Division approved form)
within five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions
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taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur. Part II of Form CS-SSO
(or the most current Division approved form) can also be completed to show that the SSO was
beyond control. [G.S. 143-215.1C(a1)]
8. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit; 15A NCAC 02T; and
other supporting materials may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division,
in accordance. with North Carolina General Statutes §143-215.6A through §143-215.6C,
construction of additional or replacement wastewater collection facilities, and/or referral of the
North Carolina -licensed Professional Engineer to the licensing board. [15A NCAC 02T .0104; 15A
NCAC 02T .0108(b-c)]
9. In the event that the wastewater collection facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease operation of all pump and haul
activities and shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0110;
15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
10. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Resources may,
upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related
to the pump and haul collection facilities at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining
compliance with the Division's approval; may inspect or copy any records that must be
maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples. [15A NCAC
02T .0110]
11. The issuance of this permit shall not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by the Division any other Federal,
State, or Local government agencies which have jurisdiction or obtaining other permits which
maybe required by the Division or any other Federal, State, of Local government agencies. [G.S.
143-215.1(b)]
12. Operation of this permit is based on acceptance of the certification attached to this permit,
completed by the Permittee and a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Note that a
completed certification is only required for activities that met the definition of the Practice of
Engineering in accordance with G.S. 89C-3. In some instances, this certification may not be
required.
13. A copy this permit, and approved plans and specifications (if applicable) shall be maintained on
file by the Permittee for the life of the project. [15A NCAC 02T .0104]
14. This permit shall expire September 30, 2024. Should the pump and haul activities stop prior to
the date of expiration send written notification to the Washington Regional Office, Water Quality
Section notifying them of that the permit is no longer required and detailing the final disposal
solution. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(j), 15A NCAC 02T.0204(a)]
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