20210830_Izzell_email

From:
James Izzell
To:
Faulkner, Meaan D
Cc:
Parr, Adam
Subject:
[External] proposed sand mine
Date:
Monday, August 30, 2021 2:32:27 PM
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Megan;
I am James Izzell, a Geologist / consultant, assisting Sunland Sand and Gravel with
obtaining permits for a proposed sand mine in Carteret County. The proposed mine
is on NC Highway 24, just east of Bogue. There has been sand mining on the
property previously a few years ago. The new mining area proposes to pump
groundwater and stormwater into the old mining area (pond), and allow that pond to
overflow through a previous discharge point into Goose Creek. It appears that Goose
Creek is classified as HWQ-SA.
My question for you is, what are the specific rules / restrictions for discharging fresh
water into Goose Creek (HWQ-SA)? I have worked with sand mines and quarries all
over NC for 30 years, but I have never worked with a site discharging into that
particular classification. I see in reading the NPDES Permit (NCG020) that there are
additional qualitative parameter tests, which we will incorporate into the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan. Are there any other restrictions that we should be aware
of? Is there a concern with a potential mixing of salt and fresh water? Is there any
concern over potential volumes of water and how it may impact the stream?
thank you,
James Izzell
Carolina Geoligical Services
919-302-4411