WQ0005578_Correspondence_19970113

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
George Ace Potter, Manager
George W. Potter Septic Tank Service
3920 River Road, Post Office Box 4730
Wilmington, North Carolina 28406
Dear Mr. Potter:
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January 13, 1997
Subject: Project Return (WQ0005578)14 31 R� to
George W. Potter Septic Tank Service
Land Application of Residuals
Pender County
This is in reference to your application received June 27, 1996 for the renewal of Permit No.
WQ0005578 which allows for the land application of wastewater residuals.
In letters dated July 10, 1996 and November 19, 1996, you were asked by Michael Allen of the
Division of Water Quality's Permits and Engineering Unit, to provide additional information (copy of letter
attached). As of today, this information has not been received, therefore, the Division must return your
application and supporting documents as incomplete in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1.
Please be advised that the land application of wastewater residuals without a valid permit is a
violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and may subject the George W. Potter Septic Tank
Service to appropriate enforcement actions in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
Civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day per violation may be assessed for failure to secure a permit
required by North Carolina General Statute 143-215. L Please be advised, your land application of
residuals permit expired on December 31, 1996.
When you have obtained the requested information which is needed to make your application
complete, you may submit a new application package and a new $400.00 permit processing fee.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D.
Allen at [phone] extension 547.
Sincerely,
A, reston 'ard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Pender County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Wilrnington Regional Office, Groundwater Section
Bob Cheek, Groundwater Section, Central Office
Permit File WQ0005578
Facilities Assessment Unit
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