Exhibit_I_-_DEP_Permit_161100-015-EM_-_Tomoka_RD_SE_LF_Pond_Connection_-_27-B-09CW.pdf

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

Environmental Protection

CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICE

3319 MAGUIRE BLVD., SUITE 232

ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32803

Ron DeSantis Governor

Jay Collins Lt. Govenor

Alexis A. Lambert

Secretary

Permittee/Authorized Entity:

Volusia County Solid Waste Division (VCSWD) Regina Montgomery, Director RMontgomery@Volusia.org 1990 Tomoka Farms Road Port Orange, Florida 32128

Tomoka Farms Road Landfill Southeast Expansion (Tomoka SE Expansion) Stormwater Management System Connection (SWMSC)

Authorized Agent:

TRC Engineers, Inc.

Phillip N. Pressley, P.E., Senior Engineer PPressley@TRCCompanies.com

114 Edinburgh South Drive, Suite 200 Cary, North Carolina 27511

Environmental Resource Permit – Individual

State-Owned Submerged Lands Authorization – Not on State Lands

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Not Included

Files For Permit No.: 161100-015-EM

Oculus Facility-Site ID Search: ERP_161100

161100-009-EI Permit Issuance Date: December 9, 2022

161100-009-EI Modification Issuance Date: April 1, 2026

161100-009-EI Construction Expiration Date: December 9, 2027

Permittee: VCSWD Permit Expiration: December 9, 2027 DEP Permit No.: 161100-015-EM

NOTICE OF PERMIT MODIFICATION

VCSWD

Regina Montgomery, Director RMontgomery@Volusia.org 1990 Tomoka Farms Road Port Orange, Florida 32128

Permit Modification No.: 161100-015-EM Permittee: VCSWD Project: Tomoka SE Expansion SWMSC

Dear Mrs. Montgomery:

The request to modify the above referenced permit has been received and reviewed by Department staff. The permittee is hereby authorized to hydraulically connect the Southwest Pond to existing Pond SW-2, located on the west side of the Southeast Tomoka Road Landfill Expansion. There are no wetland, surface waters, nor floodplain impacts authorized.

Tomoka Road Landfill (Tomoka RD LF) is located southwest of I-95 and I-4 intersection, in Sections 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 15 and 16, Township 16 South, Range 32 East, at 1990 Tomoka Farms Road, Port Orange, Volusia County, Florida 32128. The parcel identification numbers are 621100000020, 620900000020, 620300000025, 620400000036, 620900000010, 621000000020, 621500000020 and 621600000020. Tomoka RD LF is approximately centered at Latitude 290 7’ 42.4362”, Longitude -810 5’ 37.8099.”

Permitting History

161100-014-EI is an individual permit application submitted to the Department, in error, by the applicant and/or applicant representative. The application was submitted on March 26, 2026, and withdrawn on March 26, 2026.

161100-013-EI is an individual permit that authorized the construction of the stormwater conveyance system, in association with a truck loading station within Tomoka RD LF, to route the runoff from the proposed improvements to existing Borrow Pit D for treatment and attenuation. No wetlands, surface waters nor floodplain impacts were authorized. The permit was issued on December 8, 2025, with an expiration date of December 8, 2030.

161100-012-EM is a permit modification that authorized to route the runoff from the entrance improvements to the southeast expansion area stormwater management system.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

Environmental Protection

CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICE

3319 MAGUIRE BLVD., SUITE 232

ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32803

Ron DeSantis Governor

Jay Collins

Lt. Governor

Alexis A. Lambert Secretary

No wetlands, surface waters, nor floodplain impacts were authorized. The permit was issued on November 21, 2025, with an expiration date of November 21, 2030.

161100-011-EI is an individual permit that authorized to route the runoff from the entrance improvements to the existing stormwater management system. No wetlands, surface waters nor floodplain impacts were authorized. The permit was issued on November 20, 2025, with an expiration date of November 20, 2030.

161100-010-SFI is a state 404 individual permit that authorized the expansion of the landfill. The wetland and surface water impacts proposed were 23.2 acres which includes

18.14 acres of direct impacts and 5.06 acres of secondary impacts. To offset unavoidable impacts that will occur from these authorized activities, the permittee shall purchase 10.32 wetland federal credits from Port Orange Mitigation Bank. These mitigation activities shall fully offset a functional loss of 10.32 units as determined by the Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure. The permit was issued on June 12, 2023, with an expiration date of June 12, 2028.

161100-009-EI is an individual permit that authorized to route the runoff from the proposed improvements, within the landfill, to the existing stormwater management system for treatment and attenuation. As part of this expansion, it has been determined that the wetland impacts proposed will have a Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) functional loss of 9.51 units. In order to mitigate for total wetland functional loss of 9.51 units, the applicant proposed a total conservation area of 478.65 acres, resulting in a UMAM functional gain of 11.45 units. The permit was issued on December 9, 2022, with an expiration date of December 9, 2027.

161100-008-EI is an individual permit that authorized the expansion to an existing wet detention pond that is treating and attenuating the stormwater runoff from the recycling and white goods basin area within the Tomoka Farms Road Landfill. Such wet detention pond was proposed to be expanded to capture, treat and attenuate the stormwater runoff from the existing Class III Landfill that is currently discharging into the adjacent wetlands. No new impervious surface areas were proposed. The existing wet detention pond was originally permitted under 138858-001-SI and then modified under 191869-001-EM. The expansion to the existing wet detention pond proposed 0.78 acres of direct isolated wetland impacts with no secondary wetland impacts. The permittee proposed to reserved 0.52 acres of Freshwater Forested Mitigation Credits from the Farmton Mitigation Bank, Basin 17, issued under St. Johns River Water Management District Permit No. 4-127-76185-5, to offset the unavoidable wetland impacts associated with the expansion of the wet detention pond. The permit was issued on December 16, 2019 with an expiration date of December 16, 2024.

161100-007-EM is a permit modification that authorized Borrow Pit # D to operate as a wet detention pond. The existing pumping system from Borrow Pit # D was proposed to be replaced with a stormwater gravity control structure; and the east permiter channel was proposed to be replaced with an underground pipe network to route the stormwater runoff from the North Cell Area 4 to Borrow Pit # D, converted to a wet detention pond within this authorization. No wetlands, surface waters nor floodplain impacts were authorized.

The permit modification was issued on July 5, 2018 with an expiration date of October 29, 2019.

161100-006-EI is a permit application received by the Department on February 14, 2017 to expand the existing landfill stormwater management system to capture, treat and attenuate the stormwater runoff associated with the landfill southeast expansion. A permit was not issued, and the application was withdrawn on November 13, 2018.

161100-005-EM is the permit modification that authorized to route the runoff from the proposed landfill citizen’s convenience facility to the existing wet detention area for treatment and attenuation. No wetlands, surface waters nor floodplain impacts were authorized. The permit was issued on October 30, 2014 with an expiration date of October 29, 2019.

161100-004-EM is the permit modification that authorized the construction of a dry retention pond to capture, treat and attenuate the stormwater runoff from a vehicle maintenance building within the landfill. No wetlands, surface waters nor floodplain impacts were authorized. The permit was issued on January 27, 2010 with an expiration date of January 27, 2015.

161100-003-EM is the permit modification that authorized the construction of an underground effluent main extension line from the leachate facility to the spray field. In addition, six monitoring wells were proposed to be constructed within the adjacent wetland to the sprayfiled. The permit was issued on March 3, 2009, with an expiration date of October 9, 2013.

161100-002-EM is the permit modification that authorized the construction of the stormwater management system associated with the landfill leachate facility. The authorized stormwater management system consisted of a swale system that will convey the stormwater runoff from the leachate facility into the existing north borrow area for attenuation and treatment. No wetlands, surface waters nor floodplain impacts were authorized. The permit was issued on October 9, 2008, with an expiration date of October 9, 2013.

161100-001-SI is the permit that authorized the construction of two dry retention ponds to capture, treat and attenuate the stormwater runoff associated with the landfill scale house addition. No wetlands, surface waters nor floodplain impacts were authorized. The permit was issued on February 28, 2000, with an expiration date of February 28, 2005.

All dates contained in the terms and conditions of the permits pertaining to deadlines, such as for commencing or completing construction, completing any mitigation, and submitting reports for the activity authorized by the permit are modified in recognition of, and relative to, the expiration date. You are advised that Section 252.363, F.S., requires that, “If the permit or other authorization for a phased construction project is extended, the commencement and completion dates for any required mitigation are extended such that the mitigation activities occur in the same timeframe relative to the phase as original permitted.”

In accordance with Section 252.363, F.S., the permitted activity will continue to be governed by the rules in effect at the time the permit was issued. However, any future request to modify the permit, except where the modification lessens the environmental impact, will be governed by the rules at the time of modification.

The above change is not expected to adversely affect water quality and will not be contrary to the public interest. Since the proposed modification is not expected to result in any adverse environmental impact or water quality degradation, the permit is hereby modified as requested.

By copy of this letter and the enclosures, we are notifying all necessary parties of the modification.

Since the proposed modification is not expected to result in any adverse environmental impact or water quality degradation, the permit is hereby modified as requested. By copy of this letter and the attached exhibits, we are notifying all necessary parties of the modification.

This permit modification does not change the 161100-009-EI permit construction expiration date of December 9, 2027. This permit modification does not alter the Specific or General Conditions or monitoring requirements of the original permit(s) and permit modifications, unless stated herein. This letter must be attached to the original permit(s), permit modifications and any future permit documents.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

This action is final and effective on the date filed with the Clerk of the Department unless a petition for an administrative hearing is timely filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., before the deadline for filing a petition. On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until a subsequent order of the Department. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the subsequent order may modify or take a different position than this action.

Petition for Administrative Hearing

A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rules 28-

106.201 and 28-106.301, F.A.C., a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information:

(a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known;

(b) The name, address, any e-mail address, any facsimile number, and telephone number of the petitioner, if the petitioner is not represented by an attorney or a qualified representative; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination;

(c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision;

(d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate;

(e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action;

(f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and

(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action.

The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@FloridaDEP.gov. Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing.

Time Period for Filing a Petition In accordance with Rule 62-110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing by the applicant and persons entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 21days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 21 days of publication of the notice or within 21 days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. You cannot justifiably rely on the finality of this decision unless notice of this decision and the right of substantially affected persons to challenge this decision has been duly published or otherwise provided to all persons substantially affected by the decision. While you are not required to publish notice of this action, you may elect to do so pursuant Rule 62- 110.106(10)(a).

The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. If you do not publish notice of this action, this waiver will not apply to persons who have not received written notice of this action.

Extension of Time

Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time.

Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@FloridaDEP.gov, before the deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon.

Mediation

Mediation is not available in this proceeding.

FLAWAC Review

The applicant, or any party within the meaning of Section 373.114(1)(a) or 373.4275, F.S., may also seek appellate review of this order before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission under Section 373.114(1) or 373.4275, F.S. Requests for review before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission and served on the Department within 20 days from the date when this order is filed with the Clerk of the Department.

Judicial Review

Once this decision becomes final, any party to this action has the right to seek judicial review pursuant to Section 120.68, F.S., by filing a Notice of Appeal pursuant to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.110 and 9.190 with the Clerk of the Department in the Office of General Counsel (Station #35, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000) and by filing a copy of the Notice of Appeal accompanied by the applicable filing fees with the appropriate district court of appeal. The notice must be filed within 30 days from the date this action is filed with the Clerk of the Department.

EXECUTION AND CLERKING

Executed in Orange County, Florida.

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Reggie Phillips Program Administrator Permitting and Waste Cleanup Program

Attachments:

Exhibit 1: 161100-015-EM Construction Plans, 8 Pages Exhibit 2: 161100-015-EM November 2016 Drainage Basin Maps, 2 Pages Exhibit 3: See the links below for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., Forms, Link to the Construction Commencement Notice/Form 62-330.350(1) Link to the As-built Certification and Request for Conversion to Operational

Phase/Form 62-330.310(1) Link to the Operation and Maintenance Inspection Certification/Form 62-330.311(1) Link to the Request to Transfer Permit/Form 62-330.340(1)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The undersigned duly designated deputy clerk hereby certifies that this permit and all copies were sent on the filing date below to the following listed persons:

Jennifer Stirk, JStirk@Volusia.org Volusia County, EnviroPermit@Volusia.org Margie Cook, MCook@sjrwmd.com Reggie Phillips, FDEP, Reggie.Phillips@FloridaDEP.gov Teayann Duclos, FDEP, Teayann.Duclos@FloridaDEP.gov Leo Angleró, FDEP, Leo.Anglero@FloridaDEP.gov

FILING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

FILED, on this date, pursuant to Section 120.52, F.S., with the designated Department Clerk, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.

April 1, 2026 Clerk Date