WQ0014565_More Information (Requested)_20240415

April 15, 2024

DANIEL SHAW – COMPLEX MANAGER
PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION
484 ZIMMERMAN ROAD
SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 27330
Subject: Application No. WQ0014565
Additional Information Request #1
Pilgrim’s Pride – Sanford WWTF
Wastewater Irrigation System
Lee County
Dear Mr. Shaw,
Division of Water Resources’ Central and Regional staff have reviewed the permit minor
modification request received on January 19, 2024. However, the Division requires additional information
before completing our review. Please address the following item no later than the close of business on May
15, 2024.
 The Draft Permit provided to the Applicant on April 10, 2024, includes various changes from
the previous permit issuance. Per the email dated April 15, 2024, the Division understands that
the Applicant would like additional time to review the Draft Permit prior to its acceptance.
Please review the attached Draft Permit and provide any comments, questions, or your
acceptance of the Draft Permit by the above-requested date. Please note that if the Division
receives no comments by the above-requested date, the Division will issue the Final Permit
without the Applicant’s input.
Please be aware that the Applicant is responsible for meeting all requirements set forth in North
Carolina rules and regulations. The Applicant is also responsible for any oversights that occur during the
review of the subject application package.
Please reference the subject application number when providing the requested information. The
Applicant shall sign, seal, and date (where applicable) all revised and/or additional documentation and
submit an electronic response to my attention via the Non-Discharge online portal.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact me at [phone] or
[e-mail]. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Elton Luong, Engineer II
Division of Water Resources
cc: Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Laserfiche File (Electronic Copy)