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THE NANTAHALA STORY
Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co. Inc. has been a part of this
community for 83 years.
We sincerely hope that this brochure will lead you to a better
understanding of our company and the important ways we are
contributing to the community. Although we are not a giant com-
pany, we are a very essential one since virtually every type of
construction from homes to roads depends on a source of
aggregate.
Our company presently' employs 22 people at our local
operation, all of whom live in the immediate area. Their income
plus the income we pay the contract haulers who deliver our
stone is spent right here in the local area.
Many well known projects `you see quite often were con-
structed using aggregate from our plant. Area highways, schools,
and sewage disposal plants.are'only a few of the local land-
marks that have used material from our operation. The average
home here in our area uses between 50-100 tons of stone when
it is constructed.
We are, too, continually striving to be a good neighbor. We
are spending more and more money each year in reclaiming the
land around our operation by seeding grass and planting trees.
Overall plant beautification, including landscaping, is high on our
list of priorities.
We're proud to be a part of the continuing growth and
prosperity of Western North Carolina. If you would like to visit
our operation or it you have any comments or questions about
our operation, please do not hesitate to call our Superintendent
at 321-4239.
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Nantahala Talc and Limestone Company
P. O. Box 220, Andrews, N. C. 28901
[phone] (704)321 =4239 f'
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AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR COMMUNITY
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Local Source of Aggregate Helps
Keep Construction Costs Down
The availability of construction aggregate is of tremendous
value to this community, in several ways. Savings from not hav-
ing to haul the material from outside the area directly benefit
the home builder, towns, the road contractor and the building
contractor. For example, it costs as much in transportation char-
ges to haul aggregates 30 miles as the product costs. Because
of this, each taxpayer in our community has an interest in having
the aggregate source close by. Streets, schools, public buildings
and roads are built primarily with tax money, so a close source
of materials helps save tax dollars,
The Environment and Our Community
As a responsible producer of construction aggregate, we are
vitally concerned with protecting our valuable air and water re-
sources. We. do this in a number of ways. We plant trees, shrubs,
and grass to both control erosion of the land and to beautify the
area. Water sprayed directly onto the stone during crushing and
at other stages keeps the dust down; settling ponds purify this
run-off water before it is reused or enters a stream.
Our operations are regularly checked by various agencies to
make certain that they are complying with State and Federal
environmental regulations.
Why Are
We Here?
You may be interested in knowing why our plant is located
where it is. A number of factors determine where an aggregate
operation will be located. First, there must be a deposit of aggre-
gate in sufficient quantity and quality close to the surface. Se-
cond, sufficient land must be available for purchase or lease so
we can mine the deposit, stockpile the material, build necessary
settling ponds, and provide a "buffer zone" between our opera-
tion and the adjacent property. Third, there must be a need for
the material in the area, and good access roads to deliver it to
the customer.
We are proud to be a part of this community sharing in its
growth, and we will make every effort to continue being a good
neighbor. All of our employees share in our dedication to operat-
ing a clean, worthwhile facility.
After all, many of us live in this community, too, and we want
to help keep it the best place to live in North Carolina.
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
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DATE- Au cRi s i. 17, .1.99 3
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Swain
PERMIT NUMBER NCG020065
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address
2. Data* of Investigation:
3. Report Prepared By
Nantahhala Tal.r & L,imestone
Hewitt Quarry
Topton, N-rt_h Carolina 28781
Kerry S. Ber.ker
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Alumber: Jack Herbert
704-321-4239
5. Directions to Site: From the inteuser_t:ion of U.S. Hwy 19 and NCSR
1101 in Nantahala Gorge, proceed on NrSF 1101 approx. 0.75 mile to the
end of the road at Nantahala 'Talc and l.im-FF;tone-
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b. Discharge Point(s), List for all. -H--charge points:
Latitude: 350 18' 28" Lonrii t.,iclp:- 830 38' .S5"
Attach a USGS map extract and t:.r.eatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G-S. Quad No. F'4 SW Quad Name Hewitt, NC
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7. Site size and expansion area consi.shonr with application? N/A
Yes _ No if No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plAln included): Mountainous
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waters: Nantahala River
a. Classification: B Trout
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: n4-04-03
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: The Nantahala is used Coo both primary and secondary
recreation as well as fish ni& wildlife habitat and
maintenance.
PART II 1)11',SCRIPTION OF DISC:HA RCIE ANI) TREATMENT WORKS
1 . a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted N/A MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
Discharge would occur as a re "tr of storm event.
b. What is the current permitted 7apaci.ty of the Wastewater
Treatment facility:' N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility (current
design capacity N/A
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two years:
No A to C has been _issued witbin the past 2 years.
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Facility
consists of various stormwat•.nv n-ntrols including retaining
ditches, rock lined ditchep., buffer vegetative zones and
settling ponds.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: Alone proposed
g. Possible toxic impacts to "YfPc- waters: None
2. Residuals handling and util.izati-n/disposal scheme: Residuals are
routed to oLd pit manes .for FM n"d Peclamation and/or routed to
raw crusher and mixed with pt:od"rt.
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f a. If residuals are being _-ippl.ied, please specify DEM
Permit Number
• Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (atta(::h completed rating sheet):
Not rated.
4. SIC Codes(s): 1422
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater., not particular facilities
i. e. , non -contact cooling water r1l Gr:barge from . a metal plating
company would be 14, not 56.
Primary 41 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 5no,,o
• PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructer) with Construction Grant Funds
or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitation-z (i.=—ji.iding toxicity) requests:
None required.
3. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Flas the facility evaluated all
of the non -discharge options av?il.ahl.e. Please provide regional
perspective for each option eVal.,,ai--r1
Spray Irrigation: nand not avaii,l-l-
Connection to Regional Sewer available
Subsurface: Land not availa]ai_
Other disposal options:
4. Other Special Items:
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PART IV - EVALUATION AND R F+',C:C)M M FIN DATI 0 NS
• This facility maintains a norl—li permit, WQ0002033, For
a recycle facility. Due to t=he fii: 1=er-rain and Proximity to the
Nantahala River of the mining at Nantahala Talc and
Limestone, a certificate of cow-rafl- should be issued for the
stormwater generated at this AF-. we discussed, the recycling
facility may also be inc.ludecl ir,t-<- r4,i COC.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 17, 1999
JACK R HERBERT
MANTAHALA TALC & LIMESTONE CO.
PO DRAWER 220
ANDREWS, NC 28901
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Mantahala Talc & Limestone Co.
COC Number NCG020065
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020000. the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of general stormwater permit NCG020000
• * Five copies of the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin on this permit which outlines permit components and
addresses frequently asked questions
* A Certificate of Coverage for your facility
* DWQ fee schedule
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
Please note that in 1998 Senate Bill 1366 established changes to the permit fee structure for DWQ permits effective
January 1, 1999. This change requires that you pay an annual fee to assure continued coverage under this permit.
You will be invoiced for this fee beginning next year. A copy of the current fee schedule is included with this letter.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Tony Evans of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 584
Sincerely,
for Kerr T. Stevens lEf
Director, Division of Water Quality}
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020065
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
MANTAHALA TALC & LIMESTONE CO.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment systems and
discharges associated with mine dewatering and process wastewater from a facility located at
MANTAHALA TALC & LIMESTONE CO.
HEWITT QUARRY
TOPTON
SWAIN COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as the Nantahala River in the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, Ill, IV, V, and VI of
General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 17. 1999,
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 17, 1999.
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NANTAHALA
• Established 1890 •
TALC & LIMESTONE CO.
. Quality Crushed Limestone for Construction, Industrial, and Agricultural Purposes
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P.O. DRAWER 220 • ANDREWS, NORTH CAROLINA 28901 • TELEPHONE [phone]
02/11/95
Mr. Paul R. White, PE
DEHNR Water Quality
59 Woodf in Place
Asheville, NC 28801
RE: Stormwater Permit NCG020065
Since your visit to our mine site in late 'October we have
contracted with a private environmental engineering firm to prepare
a formal Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and assist us with
sampling of appropriate treatment facility discharges. This plan
and actual sampling has been completed and our monitoring and
record keeping procedures are now in place.
Our superintendent, Mr. Lannie DeHart, and I greatly appreciate
your attitude and assistance. If you are in are area again, and
you have the time, we would appreciate your overview and input
regarding our procedures.
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Jack R. Herbert,
President
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 16, 1995
Mr. Jack H. Herbert
Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co.
P.O. Drawer 220
Andrews, NC 28901
Subject: NPDES Permit # NCG160038
_ Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co.
NOI Return
Swain County
Dear Mr. Herbert:
On January 12, 1995 the Division of Environmental Management received your application
materials for coverage under a general permit for stormwater discharges from Nantahala Talc &
Limestone Co.
• Staff review of your application materials showed -that the site has already been permitted
under stormwater permit NCG020065 which covers the stormwater discharges from mining
activities until August 31, 1997. It is also our understanding that the only asphalt plant on the
mining site property is currently being leased by APAC Tennessee, Inc. who is in the process of
obtaining general stormwater permit coverage (Certificate of Coverage NCG 160030) for the
discharge of stormwater associated with the asphalt plant. Since NCG 160030 will cover all-
stormwater discharges from the asphalt plant and NCG020065 currently covers all mining
stormwater discharges, all industrial activities will be covered and no further permits are required.
The Division is therefore returning the notice of intent. Your application fee for this facility
($400.00) will be refunded and sent under a separate cover.
If you have anquestions concerning this matter lease contact Aisha Lau at
[phone]. Y q g P
Sincerely, FEB
` ASHEVUL K-_
Coleen s, P.E.
Superviso , Permits and Engineering
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager
Asheville Regional Gftice WATER QUALITY SECTION
October 28, 1994
Mr. Jack Herbert, President
Nantahala Talc and Limestone Company
P. O. Box Drawer 220
Andrews, NC 28901
Subject: General Stormwater
Site'Inspection
Swain County
Dear Mr. Herbert:
Permit NCG020065
I appreciate the time expended by you and Mr. Lannie Dehart,
Supervisor, on October 25, 1994 for the site inspection and
conference. No discrepancies were found with the stormwater
runoff controls or gravel wash water recirculation, which is
pumped to a pit above the washer. It is understood that there
has been no need to de -water the pit or begin recycling the wash
water.
You should become familiar with the general permit and its
requirements. A condition of the general permit is compliance
with the BMP's and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan issued
by the Division of Land Resources. For questions concerning
this, contact the Land Quality Section in the Asheville Regional
Office.
In pa.Z--ticular, please be aware of the monitoring aid -
sampling requirements of the stormwater permit. Some type of log
of the required inspections and other activities should be kept
to document compliance with BMP's. I am sending several copies
of the forms to use for reporting stormwater outfall sampling
results. Results for 1994 should be submitted by January 31,
1995, and so on for each subsequent year.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call -
Sincerely,
Paul R. hite, P. E.
Environmental Engineer
enclosures
copy: Lannie Dehart
Richard Moore
interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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