A. The Consultant will review the North Carolina Senate Bill 802 (S802), Session Law 2024-44, the rules that establish methodologies and permitting requirements for discharge of treated water to surface water and other relevant regulations to identify potential pathways for obtaining the NPDES permit. This includes evaluating the criteria for wastewater discharges into surface waters including wetlands, perennial streams, unnamed tributaries of named and classified streams with low or zero flow, restrictions on discharges into shellfish waters, tidal waters, and water supply waters, as well as provisions for exploring alternative permitting approaches. B. The Consultant shall engage in close cooperation with all relevant agencies to ensure the acquisition of the most current and comprehensive information necessary for the completion of the analysis. These agencies shall include, but not be limited to, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Environmental Management Commission (EMC), and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Consultant shall set up/attend meetings and establish effective communication channels with these entities to facilitate the timely exchange of data, regulatory updates, and technical guidance...
