090129_Other_20230712

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919.707.9129

July 10, 2023
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

Murphy-Brown, LLC
Farm 7692
PO Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398

Subject: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit Requirement
Facility Number: AWS090129

Dear Murphy-Brown, LLC:
According to our records, your facility was assessed for a discharge of wastewater to the waters of
the state that occurred on January 27, 2023. As a result, according to the North Carolina General
Statutes §143-215.1, 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.23, and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, you are
required to apply for coverage under an NPDES permit.

Within 90 days of receipt of this letter, complete and return the attached form, “NPDES
General Permit Application– Existing Animal Waste Operations.” Please carefully follow the
instructions on the form. If you wish to apply for an Individual NPDES Permit instead of a General
Permit, please contact us and we will forward you that application. Two copies of your complete
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan are required with the permit application. Please
refer to the checklist on page two of the application to be sure that all necessary documents are
submitted with the application.

A copy of the NPDES General Permit may be downloaded at our website:
http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-regional-operations/afo

If it is your opinion that your facility should not be required coverage under an NPDES permit,
please provide written justification (such as change in ownership and management) so that the
Division can make appropriate determination to your situation.

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919.707.9129

Failure to submit the documentation as required may subject your facility to a civil penalty and
other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated following the due date.
If you have any questions about the NPDES permit or the enclosed application, please feel free to
contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].

Sincerely,

Michael Pjetraj, P.E.
Deputy Director
Division of Water Resources

CC: Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
File # DV-2023-0047
Laserfiche File No: 090129
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