Septage Management Firms

Annual Renewal Applications

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Non-Pumper Renewal Application
Online Payment Portal
Disposal Authorization Forms:
- SDTF Disposal Authorization Form
- SLAS Disposal Authorization Form
Ceased Operations Form
Annual Permit Renewal Process

Septage Management Firm Materials

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Pumper Application & Materials
Disposal Authorizations	WWTP Disposal Authorization Form SDTF Disposal Authorization Form SLAS Disposal Authorization Form
Forms & Notifications	Pumper Log Form New Pumper Vehicles Form Recertification of Pumper Vehicle(s) Form Firm Ownership / Contact Information Changes Septage Firm Cease Operation
Guidelines & Checklists	Annual Permit Renewal Process New Firm Operator Process Firm Permit Application Guidelines Firm Permit Checklist Septage Pumper Vehicle Best Management Practices Overturned Truck Procedure

Non-Pumpers Application & Materials
Forms & Notifications	Firm Ownership / Contact Information Changes Septage Firm Cease Operation
Guidelines & Checklists	Annual Permit Renewal Process New Firm Operator Process Non-Pumper Application Guidelines Non-Pumper Checklist

Review the Guidelines for a New Septage Detention or Treatment Facility if you are considering applying for a new septage detention or treatment facility. This document will walk you through the process of obtaining an SDTF permit.

Forms for Septage Detention and Treatment Facilities (SDTF)
SDTF Permitting & Renewal	New Application for SDTF Renewal Application for SDTF Authorization to Discharge Septage into SDTF
Landowner Authorizations	Private Corporate Limited Liability Company
Forms & Notifications	Septage Detention Facility Log Septage Treatment Facility Log Cease Operation Firm Ownership / Contact Information Changes
Guidelines & Checklists	Annual Permit Renewal Process New Firm Operator Process Guidelines for a New Septage Detention or Treatment Facility

Review the Guidelines for a New Septage Land Application Site if you are considering for applying for a septage land application. This document will walk you through the process of obtaining a septage land application permit.

Forms for a Septage Land Application Site (SLAS)
SLAS Permitting & Renewal	New Application for SLAS Renewal Application for SLAS Authorization to Discharge Septage on SLAS
Landowner Authorizations	Private Corporate Limited Liability Company
Forms & Notifications	Land Application Log Form AD-13 Sampling Information Sheet Cease Operation Firm Ownership / Contact Information Changes
Guidelines & Checklists	Annual Permit Renewal Process New Firm Operator Process Guidelines for a New Septage Land Application Site

Restaurants that clear their own grease interceptors must have a septage management firm permit

Restaurants
Guidelines & Checklists	Restaurant Permit Application Guidelines Restaurant Application Checklist Restaurant Training Certification for Permitting Renewal Restaurant Procedures to Clean a Point-of-Use Grease Interceptor
Trainings	Food Safety Regulations in North Carolina Restaurant Brown Grease Management Safety Restaurant Grease Management in North Carolina

Rules & Statutes
Rules & Statutes	Changes to Septage Management Firm Permitting of Food Service Establishments Session Law 2024-25 Senate Bill 604. Septage Firm Permitting for Food Service Establishments Memo - 08/26/2024 Septage Management Rules 15A NCAC 13B .0800 - .0846 The amendment to Rule .0832 "General Provisions" to change subsequent permit lengths for SDTF and SLAS permits from 5 years to 10 years became effective on August 23, 2022.

Rules & Statutes

Rules & Statutes

Changes to Septage Management Firm Permitting of Food Service Establishments Session Law
2024-25 Senate Bill 604. Septage Firm Permitting for Food Service Establishments Memo - 08/26/2024
Septage Management Rules 15A NCAC 13B .0800 - .0846
The amendment to Rule .0832 "General Provisions" to change subsequent permit lengths for SDTF and SLAS permits from 5 years to 10 years became effective on August 23, 2022.

Training Resources
Annual Continuing Education	Annual Requirements · Septage Firm Permit: 4 hours of continuing education N.C.G.S. 130A-291.3(a) · Septage Land Application Site Operators: 3 hours of continuing education - N.C.G.S. 130A-291.3(b) Approved Course Providers: · N.C. Septic Tank Association (NCSTA) · NC Pumper Group · Onsite Wastewater Professional
New Operator Training	The NC DEQ offers free online training every two months for new septage operators. 2026 Training Dates: · Thursday, May 7th - Register Here · Thursday, July 2nd - Register Here · Thursday, September 3rd - Register Here · Thursday, November 5th - Register Here

Training Resources

Annual Continuing Education

Annual Requirements
· Septage Firm Permit: 4 hours of continuing education
N.C.G.S. 130A-291.3(a)
· Septage Land Application Site Operators: 3 hours of
continuing education - N.C.G.S. 130A-291.3(b)

Approved Course Providers:
·   N.C. Septic Tank Association (NCSTA)
·   NC Pumper Group
·   Onsite Wastewater Professional

New Operator Training

The NC DEQ offers free online training every two months for new septage operators.

2026 Training Dates:
·   Thursday, May 7th - Register Here
·   Thursday, July 2nd - Register Here
·   Thursday, September 3rd - Register Here
·   Thursday, November 5th - Register Here

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