NC0004405_Temporary Waiver_20151210

Application for Temporary Waiver
awR from NPDES Electronic Reporting Requirements
DivisionofWater Resources NPDES Permit Number NC0004405
Proposed federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and
specify that, if a state does not establish a system to receive such submittals, then permittees must submit
DMRs electronically to the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). The Division anticipates that these
regulations will be adopted and is beginning implementation in late 2013.
The regulations also provide that an NPDES-permitted facility may be granted a temporary waiver from
the NPDES electronic reporting requirements if the reporting facility:
1. Is physically located in a geographic area(i.e., zip code or census tract)that is identified as under-
served for broadband internet access in the most recent National Broadband Map from the
Federal Communications Commission(FCC); or
2. Demonstrates that such electronic reporting of the discharge monitoring data would pose an
unreasonable burden or expense to the NPDES-permitted facility.
Temporary waivers from electronic reporting are limited to one year in duration. However, an NPDES
facility may re-apply for a new temporary waiver if the conditions above are met. Re-application should
be submitted to the Division no later than sixty(60) days prior to the temporary waiver's expiration.
Upon the temporary waiver's expiration, if the NPDES-regulated facility did not re-apply for and receive
a new temporary waiver,then the NPDES facility must report the required NPDES discharge monitoring
data electronically using the NC DWR's eDMR system.
Temporary waivers are waivers from electronic reporting only. An NPDES-regulated facility receiving a
temporary waiver must provide the required discharge monitoring data on paper DMR forms (MR1, 1.1,
2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Failure to report is an enforceable violation of the
NPDES permit. _
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To apply for a temporary waiver from electronic reporting,please provide the following information:
1. Contact Information:
Designated Facility Representative (as identified in accordance with 40 CFR 122.22)
Name Michael F. Gibert
Position/title ORC
Mailing address PO Box 122
City Cliffside
State/Zip Code NC 28024 -
Telephone number: 828-657-9180
Email address: [e-mail] RCCEIVED/p �
2. Facility Location Information: DEC fl o 2015
Owner name Cliffside Sanitary District
Facility name WWTP i'e�rm ter�Wallly
ittina Sectior
Street address or state road 136 Hawkins Loop Road
City Cliffside
State/Zip Code NC 28024 -
County Rutherford ,
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3. Brief Explanation for Claiming a Temporary Waiver:
If the space provided is not sufficient, attach the explanation on a separate sheet of paper. (500
character limit)
The Cliffside Sanitary District WWTP does not have internet service and has a very limited
budget with only 75 active customers. The permitee is retired and does not have internet at his
residence.
4. Copy of the Relevant FCC Information
Attach a copy of the relevant FCC information, from the most recent FCC report addressing such
issues, identifying the zip code or census tract where the facility is located as being under-served for
broadband internet access. The FCC web page is found at the following address: http://www.fcc.govi.
5. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete and accurate.
�= tet' 7 November 23,2015
Signature of Designated Facility Representative Date
North Carolina General Statute§ 143-215.6B provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application,
record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule
implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fact in a rulemaking
proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders
inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this
Article or rules of the Commission implementing this Article,shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which
may include a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a
punishment by a fine or imprisonment not more than 5 years,or both,for a similar offense.
Mail the entire Temporary Waiver application package to:
NC DENR/DWR/Water Quality Permitting Section—Wastewater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Note: The submission of this document does not guarantee the temporary waiver will be granted.
You should receive a response from the Division within 15 business days of application.
If you have questions, or to check the status of your application, contact: Vanessa Manuel, 919-807-6392
The EPA shall have the authority to review and disapprove the state's decision regarding the granting of
all temporary waivers from NPDES electronic reporting.
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