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NC DEQ »   About »   Divisions »   Waste Management »   Underground Storage Tanks Section »   Permits & Inspection Staff

Permits and Inspection Branch

The Underground Storage Tanks Section's Permits and Inspection Program ensures that underground storage tanks in North Carolina are properly permitted. Permitting a UST means the system is in good operating order and poses no danger to the environment or human health and safety. Inspections are performed to make sure USTs comply with the regulations that govern their operation. Education and training are available to owners and operators who would like to learn more about safe operating practices. Technical assistance, available on a one-to-one basis, is also available for owners and operators who need help bringing their systems into compliance.

Name Position duties Phone
Alston, Cynthia Permits, UST Registration (919) 707-8158
Bennett, Muriel Permits, UST Registration (919) 707-8164
Booe, Steve Inspector Supervisor (North half of state) (336) 983-0561
Chapple, Jason Inspections, Map Area 8 (336) 409-7193
Vacant Install Application Reviews (919) 707-8156
Cole, Claudia Permits, UST Registration (919) 707-8152
Cole, Kim Inspections, Map Area 20 (252) 975-1580
Cook, James Inspections, Map Area 5 (980) 320-8893
Fite, Kevin Inspections, Map Area 4 (704) 528-4748
Hardy, Jan Enforcements (919) 707-8266
Harrelson, Pam Inspections, Map Area 16 (910) 867-6869
Hooks, John Inspections, Map Area 18 (910) 796-7409
Lane, Christopher Permits, UST Registration (919) 707-8296
Vacant Inspections, Map Area 12 (910) 703-9229
Lilley, Jenny Inspections, Map Area 9 (336) 306-3056
McClenney, Holden Inspections, Map Area 21 (252) 484-1192
Vacant Operator Training, Abandoned Tanks (919) 707-8219
Merritt, Andria Permits, UST Registration (All facilities but new installations) (919) 707-8157
Morrison, James Install Application Reviews (919) 707-8162
Mosteller, Keith Inspections, Map Area 3 (336) 468-4125
Murphy, Angela Inspections, Map Area 15 (919) 529-2160
Mustian, Doug Inspections, Map Area 13 (919) 554-2303
Owen, Ed Inspections, Map Area 19 (252) 823-3744
Parker, Annette Permits, UST Registration (New installations only) (919) 707-8297
Phelps, Michael Inspector Supervisor (South half of state) (336) 776-9684
Robinson, Jeff Inspections, Map Area 1 (828) 747-1132
Rogers, Jerren Inspections, Map Area 6 (704) 997-8136
Rosone, Matt Inspections, Map Area 2 (828) 676-0973
Stangle, Charley Inspections, Map Area 14 (919) 240-4708
Strauss, Ruth Branch Head (919) 707-8299
Stutts, Jack Inspections, Map Area 7 (980) 430-5593
Waring, Avery Inspections, Map Area 10 (336) 804-5884
Wegner, Matt Install Application Reviews (919) 707-8163
Williams, Gina Inspections, Map Area 17 (910) 567-5683

This page was last modified on 05/20/2022

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