Enacts new subsection (a2) to GS 130A-294 (concerning solid waste management program) to specify that permits for sanitary landfills and transfer stations will be issued for (1) a design and operation phase of five years or (2) a design and operation phase of ten years subject to a limited review within five years of the permit issuance date. Amends GS 130A-295.8 (concerning permit fees) to add a definition for major permit modification; adds new application fees for ten-year permits and clarifies that existing fees apply to five-year permits. Makes a conforming change. Applies to permit applications submitted on or after July 1, 2013.