NCG020148_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20140619

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
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HISTORICAL FILE
❑ MONITORING REPORTS
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Johnny Harris
Johnny Harris and Son Trucking, Inc
4291 Dowd Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
Dear Mr. Harris:
John E. Skvarla, III
[Secretary
June 19,.2014��'��l��t
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SIN � 6 G014
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Subject: Rescission of NPDES Stormwater Permit
Certificate of Coverage Number NCG020418
Harris Trucking Pit #3
Moore County
On June 3, 2014, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources received your request to rescind your
coverage under Certificate of Coverage Number NCG020418. In accordance with your request, Certificate
of Coverage Number NCG020418 is rescinded effective immediately.
Operating a treatment facility, discharging wastewater or discharging specific types of stormwater to waters
of the State without valid coverage under an NPDES permit is against federal and state laws and could result
in fines. If something changes and your facility would again require stormwater or wastewater discharge
permit coverage; you should notify this office immediately. We will be happy to assist you in assuring the
proper permit coverage.
If the facility is in the process of being sold, you will be performing a public service if you would inform the
new or prospective owners of their potential need for NPDES permit coverage.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact Julie Ventaloro at 919-807-6370, or the Stormwater
staff in our Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300.
Sincerely,
for Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office — M. Lawyer
Stornnvater Permitting Program
Central Files - w/attachments
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources,
Energy Section's Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http:l/portal.ncdenr.orgtweb/Irl
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�'� • Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
Land Quality Section/Stormwater Permitting Program
NCDENRNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Ntl1TGV1OL De --EMT OF
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RESCISSION REQUEST FORM
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Received
Year
Month
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Please fill out and return this form if you no longer need to maintain your NPDES stormwater permit.
1) Enter the permit number to which this request applies:
Individual Permit (or)
AlGG 0 20Y I?
Certificate of Coverage eki--�-
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2) Owner/Facility Information: * Final correspondence vrill be :nailed to the address noted helow
Owner/Facility Name ah6"Y4'11��Qt� .d-SO l rfrUck r'_ To C
Facility Contact Job, hr'" !7 cI u., 5
Street Address 144 9r I o O wcJ )e
City r State ZIP Code 2$32 7
County o c r E-mail Address _
Telephone No. ale �9y7-o7li-Z Fax:
3) Reason for rescission request (This is required information. Attach separate sheet if necessary):
�acility closed or is closing on &Y'( _1;:V1I/�4ustrial activities have ceased such that no discharges of
stormwater are contaminated by exposure to industrial activities or materials.
❑ Facility sold to% 39-"R!�k7s.��! on W_ . If the facility will continue operations under the new owner it
may be more appropriate to request an ownership change to reissue to permit to the new owner.
❑ Other:
4) Certification:
I, as an authorized representative, hereby request rescission of coverage under the NPDES Stormwater, Permit for the
subject facility. I am familiar with the information contained in this request and to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete and accurate.
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Signature Date 2�T 117
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Print or type name of person signing above Title
Please return this completed rescission request form to: NPDES Permit Coverage Rescission
Stormwater Permitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-16
1612 lalail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Phone: 919-B07-63001 FAX: 919-II07-6492
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
April 7, 2014
Danny Seay
Thompson Contractors
PO Box 1268
Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Thompson Contractors
Permit No: NCG020148
Thompson Contractors, Rutherford County
Dear Mr, Seay:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
conducted on March 19, 2014. The facility was found to be in noncompliance with permit
NCG020148,
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional
observations and comments for your reference,
If I can be of any further assistance, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Darlene Kucken
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section - Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
1612 Ma'l Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919.707-92001 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http:/Iportal.ncdenr.org/webArl
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020148 Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Thompson Contractors Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Thompson Contractors Incorporated -
County; Ruthorford Sr 1161 sr 1178 interse
Region: Asheville
Rutherfordton NC 28139
Contact Person: Mark J Koone Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 03119/2014 Entry Time: 01:00 PM Exit Time: 03:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Darlene J Kucken Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compkance EValu8tlon
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Storrnwaler Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Complianl M Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020148 Owner • Factllty: Thompson Contractors Inc
Inspection Date: 0311912014 Inspection Type: Compliance Fvaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
NA
NE
Does the silo have a Stormwater Pollution Provention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the Bast 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Doos the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: Per Danny Seay (site manager), the components of the SPPP are either on
site, in the computer, or are known by the long-term staff at the site. These elements
need to be provided in one place as the SPPP. This was noted in the last inspection in
2009, when the site was given an NOV for this reason. The site is a very clean and well
run operation.
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment. -
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vohicle Maintenance areas?
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
Yes
No
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Pormit: NGG020148 Owner • Facility: Thompson Contractors Inc
Inspection Date: 0311912014 Inspection Type: Compilance Evaluation Reason far Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
1. The site was given a Notice of Violations for failure to have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)as a result
of the 2009 compliance evaluation. Additional violations were for failure to conduct and record qualitative and analytical
monitoring and lack of secondary containment. Issues related to monitoring, reporting and secondary containment have
been addressed, but a SPPP has not been deveeoped.
2. While the components of the SPPP are either on site, on the computer, or in the memory of long-term employees, the
compilation of all components of an SPPP must be on site in a binder. A follow-up evaluation will be conducted to assure
the SPPP is developed in a timely manner.
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Permlt: NGG020148 Owner • Facli€ty: Thompson Contractors he
Inspection Date: 0311912014 Inspection Typo: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
It Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non siormwater) discharges? m
Comment:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvar{a, III
Governor Secretary
April 7, 2014
Danny Seay
Thompson Contractors
PO Box 1268
Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Thompson Contractors
Permit No: NCG020148
Thompson Contractors, Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Seay:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance inspection
conducted on March 19, 2014. The facility was found to be in noncompliance with permit
NCG020148.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional
observations and comments for your reference.
If I can be of any further assistance, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Darlene Kucken
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Compliance Inspection Report
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9200 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http://portal.ncdenr,org/web/Ir/
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Permit: NCG020148
SOC:
County: Rutherford
Region: Asheville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Thompson Contractors Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Thompson Contractors Incorporated -
Sr 1161 sr 1178 interse
Contact Person: Mark J Koone
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Title:
Inspection Date: 03119/2014 Entry Time: 01:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Darlene J Kucken
Secondary Inspector(s):
Rutherfordton NC 28139
Phone: [phone]
Certification:
Exit Time: 03:00 PM
Phone:
Phone:
Reason For Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Q Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment suffimary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG020148 Owner - Facility: Thompson Contractors Inc
Inspection Date: 03119/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
1. The site was given a Notice of Violations for failure to have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)as a result
of the 2009 compliance evaluation. Additional violations were for failure to conduct and record qualitative and analytical
monitoring and lack of secondary containment. Issues related to monitoring, reporting and secondary containment have
been addressed, but a SPPP has not been devleoped.
2. While the components of the SPPP are either on site, on the computer, or in the memory of long-term employees, the
compilation of all components of an SPPP must be on site in a binder. A follow-up evaluation will be conducted to assure
the SPPP is developed in a timely manner.
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Permit: NCG020148 Owner - Facility: Thompson Contractors Inc
Inspection Date: 03/1912014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
NA
NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
■
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❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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■
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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■
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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■
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
n
■
n
n
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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■
n
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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■
❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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■
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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■
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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■
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
n
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n n
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
n
■
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Comment: Per Danny Seay (site manager), the components of the SPPP are either on
site, in the computer, or are known by the long-term staff at the site. These elements
need to be provided in one place as the SPPP. This was noted in the last inspection in
2009, when the site was given an NOV for this reason. The site is a very clean and well
run operation.
Qualitative: Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
Nt
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
■
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
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■
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Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
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Permit: NCG020148 Owner - Facility: Thompson Contractors Inc
Inspection Date: 03/19/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
4 Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment:
Reason for Visit: Routine
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Routine Compliance Inspection
Rescission Request
Complaint investigation
Other - Explain:
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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
N/A
Comments
Is a copy of the permit and the Certificate of Coverage available
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at the site?
X
2
Is a copy of the signed and certified SWPPP at the facility?
3
Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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Does the plan include a general location (USGS) map?
Does the plan include a detailed site map including outfall
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locations and drainage areas?
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Does the plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan?
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Does the plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good
Housekeeping Plan?
8
Does the plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Does the Plan include a BMP Summary?
10
Does the plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
11
Has the SWPPP been implemented?
B
Monitoring and Records
Yes
No
N/A
1
Does the plan include a list of significant spills occurring during
the past 3 years?
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2
Does the facility provide and document employee training?
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3
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring? (semi-
annual)
4
Has the facility conducted its Analytical Monitoring? (s-a)
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Is the facility meeting all permit specified benchmark goals?
6
Is the facility following the tiered response?
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Has the facility conducted its Analytical Monitoring from vehicle
Maintenance areas?
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Waste Management
Yes
No
N/A
1
Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?

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Are current BMPs in material storage areas adequate?
3
Are appropriate spill containment and cleanup materials kept on
site and in convenient locations?
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Outfalls
Yes
No
N/A
1
Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly
2
documented by the Division?
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3
Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
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Sector specific questions
Yes
No
N/A
1
Have zinc or copper benchmarks been exceeded in the past 3
sampling periods?
x
2
Have potential sources for copper and zinc been evaluated at
your facility?
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3
4
5
Comments

Telephone Communication
To: Thompson Contractors NCG02 file
Author. Chuck Cranford l
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Date: January-l-9;+ 29� }
Re: SPPP development and implementation
4:00 pm — Spoke with Mark Koone. He indicated the Aggregate Association is developing a SPPP for
sites and they are working with them to get one for their site.
Currently the site is non -compliant with sampling and more detail (e.g., site plan, description of
operations, etc.) is needed in their paperwork.
indicated I'd be in contact with them at a later to provide assistance on tweaking their plan for the site.
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Caves Perdue Coieen K Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
l.)ccember 17, 2009
Mark Koorle
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
P.O. Box 1268
Rutherforclton, NC 28139
SU13JF�CT: ]Notice of Violation Response
NOV-2009-PC-0902
Thompson Contractors, 111c.
NPDES General Stormwatcr Permit---N1CG020148
Rutherford County
Response deadline: February 1, 2010
Dear Mn Koone:
The Division of Water Quality is in receipt of your response letter (a NOV-2009-PC-0902.
RCSOItttioll of the N1OV wilt be possible once the permit condition violations identified and Iistcd
below have becri complied with. Please review the following list and respond as requested.
1. Bcst Management P1•actices flan
➢ A Stormwatcr BM1' Plan has not been developed and properly impletnentecl.
Response: Submit one (1) copy of the Stormwatcr Pollcttioll Pi-cvcntion Plan (SPPP) to the
Asheville .R.egional Oflice once developed. '1'l1e soon-to--bc renewal NCG02 permit will
require the SPPP. Picase develop the plan per the updated permit.
2. Qualitative Monitoring
➢ Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
re,quirc111ents.
Response: Submit one (1) cop), of qualitative monitoring i-cs>llts of the most recent rainfall
event.
3. Analytical Monitoring
Location; 209C U.S. Highway 70. Swannanoa. North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone]M FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Analytical monitoring has not been conducted and recorded In accordance With permit
requirements.
Response: Submit one (1) copy of summarized analytical monitoring results of the niost
recent rainfall event.
4. Secondary Containment
➢ Secondary containment has not been provided for the used oil tank and other storage
containers near the vehicle maintenance building.
Response: Submit a picture of the secondary containment structure once constructed.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. Should you have any further questions or concerns,
please contact inn. at [phone] or for further assistance.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranford
Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Proteetion
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
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THOMPSON CONTRACTOR&,-IINC.J2009-
RUTHERFORDTON,;
P.O. BOX 1268 Phone [phone] I I S : NOV 2 NC 28139r',�tLI-i
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Reference: NOV-2009-1'C-0902
Permit # NCG020148
Dcar Mr Edwards,
Thompson Contractors, Inc has taken the following steps to correct the permit violations noted in
your letter dated November 10, 2009.
Violation #1 Stormwater BMP Plan: I have been in contact with the NC Aggregates
Association concerning developing a plan for our facility. Based on these discussions I have
learned that after the new permit is issued the aggregate association in conjunction with DWQ in
Raleigh will develop a plan for the quarries in NC. Based on this and my discussions with Mr.
Roger Edwards we will develop a plan based on the new permit and these guidelines from
Raleigh.
Violation #2 Qualitative Monitoring: I have been in contact with Blue Ridge Labs Inc in
Hudson, NC to perform testing on samples from our stormwater run off. Based on these
discussions they have performed this type testing required by the stormwater permit and are
sending us the materials to collect these samples.
Violation #3 Analytical Monitoring: We have started monitoring the outfalls and other ground
conditions related to our stormwater containment. This information will be noted by our cuarry
superintendent and kept for your inspection.
Violation #4 Secondary Containment: We plan to construct a shed and containment wall for our
waste oil tank as weather permits. Until then we have emptied and removed the tank for the time
being.
Unauthorized Use of Chemical Flocculates: We have discontinued use of the Cat -Floc TL in
our holding pond. At the current time we are not using any chemical flocculate. We will
investigate the products offered by Applied Polymer Systems for our use.

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Based on my conversation with Mr. Edwards during his visit this should comply with the
violation he noted. Please advise if any other information is required.
S
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGO20148 Effective: 01/19/C5 Expiration: 12/31/09 Owner: Thompson Contractors Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Thompson Contractors Incorporated -
County: Rutherford Sr 1161 sr 1178 interse
Region: Asheville
Rutherfordton NC 28139
Contact Person: Mark J Koone Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 10:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Chuck Cranford Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge CCC
Facility Status: n Compliant n Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020148 Owner - Facility: Thompson Contractors inc
Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: NCG020148 Owner - Facility: Thompson Contractors Inc
Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
n
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n
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
n
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
n
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
n
n
n
n
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
n
n
n
n
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
n
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
n
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
n
n
n
n
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
n
n
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
n
n
n
n
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
n
n
n
n
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
n
n
n
n
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
n
n
n
n
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
n
n
n
n
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
n
n
n
n
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
n
n
n
n
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
n
n
n
n
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
n
n
n
n
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
n
n
n
„n
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
n
n
n
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Comment:
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Michael F, Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environnnent mid Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimck, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 7, 2005
Franklin A Thompson
Thompson Contractors Inc
PO Box 1268
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Thompson Contractors Incorporated-
COC Number NCG020148
Rutherford 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. Please review the new permit to familiarize
yourself with the changes in the reissued permit. The general permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and some types of
wastewater. You must meet the provisions of the permit for the types of discharges present at your facility. 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 new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG020000
A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
• Five copies of Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Forms - wastewater and stormwater
• Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
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.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone], ext.578.
Sincerelv.
b't J/ v rjr�;tire_
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
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Nn thCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 I'hone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater,html 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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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. NCG020148
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,
Thompson Contractors Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate treatment systems and discharges associated
with mine dewatering wastewater and process wastewater from a facility located at
Thompson Contractors Incorporated -
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Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Mountain Creek, a class C stream in the Broad River Basin in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 7, 2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 7, 2005
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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DWQ staff was met on site by Mark Koone and Danny Seay. A tour was conducted of the
facility; observing the stormwater conveyances, ponds and outfalls, stream and site conditions.
During the visit, it was revealed that the permittee had not developed a BMP Plan as required by
the permit nor completed the required monitoring. Also, as indicated in the permit file, a Notice
of Deficiency was issued on April 10,.2006. Within that NOD, several deficient items;
including, development of BMP Plan, evaluation of the flocculant product being used and
implementation of the required inspections and monitoring were noted.
Permit requirements were reviewed as pertaining to the most recent permit version, dated
January 19, 2005 and likely changes to the permit due to renew on January 1, 2010. At the time
of the inspection the site was found to be non -compliant with the current permit.
The following items should be pursued:
1. Contaminated soil in the vicinity of the used oil storage area should be removed and disposed
properly. Contact the Division of Waste Management, UST Section for more information.
2. Secondary containment for used motor oil storage should be installed, as required by the
permit.
3. Discontinue the use of the Cat -Floc TL product. 'Phis product has not been approved by DWQ
for use in stormwater facilities. Only polyacrylamide products manufactured by Applied
Polymer Systems have been approved. The product list may be viewed at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ws/documents/MicrosoftWord-Polyacrylamide.pdf. If the facility
prefers to use Cat -Floc TL, it must be approved by DWQ.
4. The design storm discharge characteristics should be calculated for the final basin in the water
treatment train near the pit and the pond in the vicinity of the scale house. This information must
be calculated to determine the monitoring requirements.
5. Development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and implementation of other required
practices should be undertaken as described in the draft edition of the NCG020000 permit, which
will be issued on January 1, 2010.
6. Determine the average monthly motor oil use for vehicle maintenance.
The following items would be beneficial:
1. Covered storage should be provided where possible to reduce or eliminate exposure of
stormwater to contaminants.
2. Remove or otherwise shelter unused materials and equipment.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen i-1, Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November I0, 2009
Mark Koonc
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
P.O. Box 1268
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
NOV-2009-PC-0902
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
NPDES General Stormwater Permit — NCG020148
.Rutherford County
Response deadline: Nw,crnber 27, 2009
Dear Mr. Koone:
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on
November 6, 2009. The facility was found to be non -compliant with permit NCG020148.
The following permit condition violations were noted during the Division of Water Quality
inspection:
1. Best Management Practices Plan
➢ A Stormwater BMP Plan has not been developed and properly implemented.
2. Qualitative Monitoring
> Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
3. Analytical Monitoring
➢ Analytical monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit
requirements.
4. Secondary Containment
> Secondary containment has not been provided for the used oil tank and other storage
containers near the vehicle maintenance building.
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, north Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1 W7-623-6748
Internet: wwmamaterquality.org
One
NorthCarolina
Naturally,
An Equal opportunity 1 Afilrmalive Action Employer

Thompson Contractors, Inc. Is
November lD, 2009 S
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5. Unauthorized Use of Chemical Flocculants
➢ According to you and your staff a flocculant product called Cat -Floc TL is being
utilized within the non -closed loop process recycle wastewater system.
Required Response
1. Best Management Practices Plan
➢ Development of a BMP Plan is required by the current general stormwater permit.
However, the current permit will renew on January 1, 2010 and will include
modifications; including, the requirement to develop and implement a Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan. It is recommended that you comply with the upcoming
permit. This requirement can be fulfilled after the renewal of the NCG020000
permit has been finalized.
2. Qualitative Monitoring
➢ Conduct the required qualitative monitoring immediately to comply with the current
permit.
3. Analytical Monitoring
➢ Conduct the required analytical monitoring immediately to comply with the current
permit.
4. Secondary Containment
➢ Provide secondary containment for the used oil tank and other storage containers near
the vehicle maintenance building as soon as possible to comply with the current
permit.
5. Unauthorized Use of Chemical Flocculants
➢ Discontinue use of Cat -Floc TL immediately to comply with the current permit. Use
of DWQ-approved flocculant products is acceptable. If you desire to utilize the Cat -
Floc 'FL product, official approval must be sought through DWQ. Contact Cindy Green
at 919-733-3908 or cindy.rcen rr,ncclenr. ov for more information.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations
and comments for your reference.

Thompson Contractors, Inc,
November 10, 2009
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Thank you for your attention to these matters. Should you have any further questions or concerns,
please contact Chuck Cranford at [phone] or ChUck.cranfordLa ncdenr.gov ; for further
assistance.
Sincerely,
J
Roger Edwards
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Asheville Files
G:IWPDATAIDEMWQ\RutherfordlStonnwater Mining NCG021ThompsonContmctinglNOV-2009-PC-0902 ThornpsonCoritracting_l 1-10-09.doc

Permit: NCG020148
SOC:
County: Rutherford
Region: Asheville
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Compliance inspection Report
Effective: 01/19/05 Expiration: 12/31/09 Owner: Thompson Contractors Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Thompson Contractors Incorporated -
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Contact Person: Mark J Koone
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Title:
Inspection Date: ii10612009 Entry Time: 10:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Chuck Cranford
Secondary Inspector(s):
Rutherfordton NC 28139
Phone: [phone]
Certification:
Exit Time: 11:00 AM
Phone:
Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ® Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020148 Owner - Facility: Thompson Contractors Inc
Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
DWQ staff was met on site by Mark Koone and Danny Seay. A tour was conducted of the facility, observing the
stormwater conveyances, ponds and outfalls, stream and site conditions.
During the visit, it was revealed that the permittee had not developed a BMP Plan as required by the permit nor completed
the required monitoring. Also, as indicated in the permit file, a Notice of Deficiency was issued on April 10, 2006. Within
that NOD, several items; including, development of BMP Plan, evaluation of the flocculant product being used and
implementation of the required inspeotions and monitoring were noted.
Permit requirements were reviewed as pertaining to the most recent permit version, dated January 19, 2005 and likely
changes to the permit due to renew on January 1, 2010. At the time of the inspection the site was found to be
non -compliant with the permit.
The following items should be pursued:
1. Contaminated soil in the vicinity of the used oil storage area should be removed and disposed proper#y. Contact the
Division of Waste Management, UST Section for more information.
2. Secondary containment for used motor oil storage should be installed, as required by the permit
3. Discontinue the use of the Cat -Floc TL product. This product has not been approved by DWQ for use in stormwater
facilities. Only polyacrylamide products manufactured by Applied Polymer Systems have been approved. The product list
may be viewed at httpa/h2o.enT.state.nc.us/ws/documentslMicrosoftWord-Polyacryiamide,pdf, If the facility prefers to use
Cat -Floc TL, it must be approved by DWQ.
4. The design storm discharge characteristics should be calculated for the final basin in the water treatment train near the
pit and the pond in the vicinity of the scale house. This information must be calculated to determine the monitoring
requirements.
5. Development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and implementation of other required practices should be
undertaken as described in the draft edition of the NCG020000 permit, which wi#I be issued on January 1, 2010.
The following items would be beneficial:
1. Covered storage should be provided where possible to reduce or eliminate exposure of stormwater to contaminants.
2. Remove or otherwise shelter unused materials and equipment.
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Permit: NCGO20148 Owner - Facility: Thompson Contractors Inc
Inspection Date: 11106/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Rfnrinwnfor PnIhifinn Pravanfinn Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
n
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
n
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
n
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
n
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
n
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n
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
n
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n
n
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
n
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
n
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
n
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
n
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
n
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
n
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: NCG02 requires a BMP Plan, but the site has not developed one.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
n
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Comment: No monitoring forms completed.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
n
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
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Comment: No monitoring completed.
Permit and Outfalts
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
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##'If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
n
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## Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
n
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Comment: No COC available.
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All
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AshevOle Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
April 10, 2006
Mark J. Koone
Thompson Contractors Inc
P.O. Box 1268
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
March 30, 2006
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Thompson Contractors Inc.
Permit No: NCG020148
Rutherford County
Permit No: NCG02b147
Polk County
Dear Mr. Koone:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection reports from
inspections conducted on March 30, 2006 by Starr Silvis and me. We were pleasantly
greeted by Mr. Danny Seay of your staff and guided throughout the inspections. .
The facilities were found to be deficient with requirements of their respective
permits NCG020148 and NCG020147. Establishing satisfactory compliance with the
permits will require implementation of measures that fulfill all terms and conditions
contained therein. In moving toward the goal of full compliance, the inspectors suggest
immediate implementation of the following actions, along with any others that the facility's
owners judge appropriate:
At the Rutherford County site, evaluate the toxicity concerns associated with the
use of Cat -Floc TL as noted in the attached inspection report.
At the Rutherford County site, address the erosion at the wastewater outfail as
referred to in the enclosed inspection report.
At the Rutherford County vehicle maintenance facility, provide secondary
containment for fuels and petroleum products and remove all contaminated soil
with proper disposal,
At the Polk County site, secure the stormwater pond outfall to address possible
failure from infill and erosion.
One
NorlhCarnlina
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2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748

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Prepare a site map of both mine sites that illustrates all ponds and outfalls, labeling
outfalls sequentially for each site.
Prepare stormwater BMP implementation plans for both mine sites as described in
the subject permits that include documentation of all inspections of stormwater
best management practices, including the required 7-day and the ones following a
rainfall event.
To assist with the implementation of the subject permits, copies are included here
along with technical bulletins. Discharge monitoring forms are included for your
assistance in recording monitoring data from wastewater and stormwater outfalls.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection reports for additional observations and
comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500
ext.4664.
It was a pleasure to meet and work with your superintendent, Mr. Danny Seay,
during the inspections. Our office welcomes the opportunity to work with Mr. Seay in the
future as we bring both facilities into compliance with your stormwater permits.
Sincerely,
Laurie L. Moorhead
Environmental Scientist
Enclosures
cc: Danny Seay, Thompson Contractors
NPS-ACO Unit
Central Files
Asheville Files

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United States 8nvircnmentai Protecticn Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB Na. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type inspector Fac Type
1 f tJl 2 1 51 3L K-G020148 111 124 06/03/30 l 17 18i Li 191 S 20I
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Remarks
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Inspection Work Days Faculty Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 61 QA ---------- — --Reserved-----------------
671 169 701 �J I .71 I ! 72 tt 73l t l 74 751 ` j 1 1 I 1 � 80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:40 AM 06/03/30
05/01/19
Thompson Contractors Incorporated-
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
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Rutherfardton NC 28139
12:00 PM 06/03/30
09/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)fTitles(s)lPhone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/TitlelPhone and Fax Number
Contacted
:-]ark J hoone,PO Box 1268 Rutherfordton iX 28139//828-287-3333/
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Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Storm Water
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/OfficelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
Laurie L Moorhead `�,1ta L� ..,` ASo wQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4664/ k�
Starr Silvis ARC SdQ//828-296-4500/
Signature of Management A Reviewer AgencylOffice/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Starr Silvis �UL� � � ARO wQ//928-296-4500/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previojs editions are obsclele.
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3I NCG020148 I11 121 06/03/30 I.17 t8L1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The facility includes minor dewatering of the quarry, rock crushing, and a fines removal and additive
process. There are 3 stormwater outfalls, one of which also discharges process wastewater (wash water
and mine de -watering water). The two outfalls which discharge stormwater qualify for consideration of
representative outfall status so that only one might be quantitatively sampled. No discharge was observed
from either outfall at the time of inspection. The operator is doing a satisfactory job of maintenance of the
stormwater pond series at both of these outfalls.
The third stormwater/wastewater outfall is actually a series of 5 ponds, the third of which receives a floculent
(Cat -Floc TL)and is recycled as wash water. The outfall of this pond series which receives stormwater
overflow from the recycle wash pond, other stormwater,'as well as mine dewatering water, has suffered
from recent storm erosion. The operator has used riprap in an attempt to contain eroding sediment;
however, the success appears questionable. It is recommended that the operator stabilize this area in an
appropriate manner.
Review of the toxicity information available for the floculent (Cat -Floc TL) used in the third pond has raised a
concern of effluent aquatic toxicity. The lack of information available to determine the actual concentration
of Cat -Floc in the discharge suggests that either an.alternative floculent be substituted for Cat -Floc TL that
is known to be environmentally safe or that a technological method for measuring the concentration of the
Cat -Floc TL in the effluent be determined.
The vehicle maintenance facility associated with this site is in need of better housekeeping measures as
well as some general cleanup as a result of this inspection. Secondary containment is required for the fuel
tanks as well as removal and proper disposal of all contaminated soil.
The facility did not have a copy of the stormwater permit or certificate of coverage. The best management
plan'as required by the stormwater permit has not been prepared. It is recommended that the operator
review the existing permit requirements and seek assistance in plan preparation and implementation.
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Permit: NCG020148 Owner - Facility: Thompson Contractors Incorporated -
Inspection Date: 03/30/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
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Comment:
Permit
Yes
No
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(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Comment: The operator did not have a copy of the current permit or certificate of
coverage.
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PRODUCT NAME: Cat -bloc TL
CHEMICAL DESCRIP'nON: Aqueous solution of cationic polymer
PRODUCT CLASS: Water treatment
MSDS CODE: 0171-02-18-94
Section 2. INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
*No ingredients listed in this section'
CAS % by
Number Weight OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
This product is not considered to be hazardous according to the criteria of the U.S. Federal OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and is not a controlled product under WI -MIS in Canada.
Section 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
********************* EMERGENCY OVERVIEW ********************
This product poses little or no immediate health hazard.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: None
TARGET ORGANS: None
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Unknown
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE CONTACT: This product would not be expected to produce irritation upon contact with the eye.
SIGN CONTACT: The product is not expected to cause skin irritation upon contact. Data indicate that
this product will not produce an allergic skin reaction or be absorbed through the skin in harmful
amounts.
INGESTION: This product would be expected to be practically non -toxic by ingestion.
MSDS Code: 0171-02-18-94 Page 1
Issue Date: 04/26/95 Continued on Page 2

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
INHALATION: This product is not expected to present an inhalation hazard.
SUBCHRONIC, CHRONIC:
In a subchronic toxicity study using rats, the active ingredient of this product was administered orally at
doses of 5, 50, and 5W mg/kg. Animals in the 50 mg/kg group showed decreased weight gain,
decreased food consumption and increased sleeping time.
Animals in the 500 mg/kg group showed decreased weight gain, decreased food consumption, and
alterations in red blood cells and blood proteins. Animals in the 5 mg/kg group showed no effects.
Twelve-month feeding studies using rats and dogs given 2 and 200 ppm active ingredient in drinking
water showed no significant adverse effects.
A similar product has been shown not to be mutagenic by the Ames assay. A teratology study in
rabbits and a two -generation reproduction study in rats showed this product did not produce birth
defects or affect reproduction.
CARCINOGENICTI Y:
NIP:
*No ingredients listed in this section'
L, RC:
'No ingredients listed in this section*
OSHA:
"No ingredients listed in this section'
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Not expected to require first aid measures.
SKIN CONTACT: Not expected to require first aid measures.
INGESTION: Not an expected route of overexposure.
INHALATION: Not an expected route of overexposure.
Section 5. FIRE -FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: % 200'17 (TCC)
This product is not by definition a "flammable liquid" or a "combustible liquid".
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: Not available UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: Not available
AUTO -IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing media appropriate for the surrounding fire.
FIRE -FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. A self-contained
breathing apparatus and protective clothing are essential.
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Product emits toxic gases under fire conditions.
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DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition or combustion may produce carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, hydrogen chloride, ammonia, and/or nitrogen oxides.
NFPA RATINGS: Health = 0 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 0 Special Hazard = None
Hazard rating scale: 0= Minimal I- Slight 2— Moderate 3= Serious 4 = Severe
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Wearing appropriate personal protective
equipment, contain spill, collect onto inert absorbent and place into suitable container. Hose spill area
well since product can make floors slippery.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HAINDLING: As part of good industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all unnecessary
exposure to the product and ensure prompt removal from eyes, skin and clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep container closed when not in use.
STORAGE: Store product in heated buildings or heat -traced tanks to prevent freezing. Although this
product is freeze -thaw stable, stratification may occur upon freezing. The product will
become homogeneous again upon agitation.
Do not store in stainless steel bulk tanks.
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS 1 PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles recommended as a good industrial hygiene practice.
SKIN PROTECTION: No special requirement.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No specific recommendations.
SATISFAC-IORY MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION: Storage tanks, chemical feed systems, and piping should
be constructed of high density or crosslinked polyethylene, fiberglass with polyester, or vinylester resins,
epoxy or vinylester lined steel. Pump liquid ends and piping should be constructed of polyethylene,
polypropylene, PVC, kynar, 316SS, viton, or hypalon.
UNSATISFACTORY MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION: Undiluted product is moderately corrosive to iron
and copper, including their alloys.
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT: > 212'F (> 100'C) SOLUBILfIY IN WATER: Complete
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VAPOR PRESSURE: Similar to water SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.02 - 1.04
VAPOR DENSITY (air= 1): Similar to water pH: 5.0 - 8.0
%VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: - -- 80 FREEZING POINT: 27'F (-2.8 'C)
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Slightly viscous, clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Section I.O. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: No specific information.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers
DECOI MOSTTION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition or combustion may pbYduce carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, ammonia, and/or nitrogen oxides.
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ON PRODUCT:
Product Oral LD50 (rat): 14.6 g/kg
Product Dermal LDSO (rabbit): > 20 g/kg (testing on a 40% solution of the polymer)
Eye irritation: A 40% solution of the polymer when instilled in rabbit eyes did not produce any ocular
irritation during the 7-day observation period with the exception of one test eye in the no wash group at 24
hours which showed slight conjunctival effects (Score 8/110).
Skin irritation. The primary skin irritation index (rabbits) for a 40`90 solution of the polymer was found to be
1.0/8.
Skin sensitization: Human patch testing on a higher molecular weight version of the polymer has shown
that it is not a skin sensitizer.
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ON PRODUCT:
See information on polymer below.
ON INGREDIENTS:
Chemical Name
Poly(dimethyldial] ylammoniurn chloride)-40%
solution
NISDS Code: 0171-02-18-94
Issue Date: 04/26/95
Aquatic_ Toxicity Data
96 hr LC50 (bluegill sunfish): 0.82 - 1.3 ppm
96 hr LC50 (rainbow trout): 0.37 ppm
48 hr LC50 (Daphnia magna): 0.9 ppm (in clear water)
48 hr LC50 (Daphnia magna): 1.2 - 2.5 ppm (in 50
ppm clay suspension)
48 hr LC50 (Daphnia magna): 24.8 ppm (in 1000 ppm
clay suspension)
Note a substantial reduction in toxicity is observed
under turbid conditions.
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Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
RCRA STATUS: Discarded product, as sold, would not be considered a RCRA Hazardous Waste.
DISPOSAL: Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT CLASSIFICATION:
Class/Division: Not restricted
Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Label: None
Packing Group: Not applicable
ID Number: Not applicable
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazard Communication Status: Nonhazardous
TSCA: The ingredients of this product are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical
Substances Inventory.
CERCLA reportable quantity of EPA hazardous substances in product:
Chemical Name
'No ingredients listed in this section'
Product RQ: Not applicable
SARA TTRI.E III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
Q
(Notify EPA of product spills exceeding this amount.)
Chemical Name CAS # O
`No ingredients listed in this section'
Section 311 and 312 Health and Physical Hazards:
Immediate Delayed Fire
[no] [no] [no]
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
Chemical Name CAS #
'No ingredients listed in this section'
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Issue Date: 04/26/95
P--Q-
Pressure Reactivity
[no] [no]
% by Weight
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Section 16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS RATINGS: Health a 0 Flammability = 0 Reactivity - 0
Personal Protective Equipment = A
Hazard rating scale: 0-Minimal I. - Slight 2-Moderate 3=Serious 4=Severe
MSDS REVISION SUMMARY: Supersedes MSDS issued on 6/14/93. The pH range has been revised.
While this information and recommendations set forth herein are beLieved to be accurate as of the date hereof, CALGON
CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH RESPECT HERETO AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM RELIANCE THEREON.
PREPARED BY: P.J. Maloney
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SOC PRIORITY PROJEC'I&O
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
CV
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY, SECTION
ATTENTION: Susan Robson
DATE: April 15, 1994
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Rutherford
PERMIT NUMBER NCG020148
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Thompson Contractors, Inc.
PO Box 1268
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
2. Date of Investigation: April 14, 1994
3. Report Prepared By: James R. Reid
Roger C. Edwards
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Danny Seay
704-287-3333
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC Highway 108 and SR
1161 (West of Rutherfordton), travel approximately 1.4 miles on SR 1161
to the crusher.
6. Discharge Point(s), List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 21' 36" Longitude: 820 00' 48"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. F10SE U.S.G.S.. Quad Name Pea Ridge, NC
7. Site size and expansion area consistent with application?
X Yes No If No, explain:
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included): Heavily -raded
area adjacent to flood plain
1�1
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i
9. Location of nearest dwelling: Greater than 500 feet
10. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT Mountain Creek
a. Classification: WS-IV
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: BRD 030802
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Small sandy -bottomed stream used as a source of
process water and water for wildlife support
PART II -
DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS 1
q
1. a.
Volume of wastewater to be permitted Stormwater, exact volume
unknown MGD (Ultimate
Design Capacity)
b.
What is the current permitted capacity 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:
None
e.
i
Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Settling basins
at SDO's
f.
Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities:
g.
Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: bone known or
anticipated
h.
Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development approved
should be required not needed X
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: Dredged from
basins and used as fill in mined areas or used in construction of
site roadways
a. I€ residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit Number
Residuals Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER

c. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
Not Classified (too few points to be rated)
4. SIC Codes(s): 1423
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities
i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating
company would be 14, not 56.
Primary 41 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 50000
PART III - -OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant Funds
or are any public monies involved. (municipals only)? No
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests:
No
3. Important SOC, JOC, or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please
indicate) N/A
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated all
of the non -discharge options available. Please provide regional
perspective for each option evaluated.
Spray Irrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: N/A
Subsurface: N/A
Other disposal options: N/A
5. Other Special Items: No
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PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Issuance of Permit is recommended. Site was well kept and
appropriate controls (berms, buffers and settling basins) were in
place to minimize stormwaters associated with mining activities.
2
Signature of Report Preparer
ater Quality Regional. Supervisor
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RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Name of Facility: `-h o At-PSdh. Pauliru c�d f's d l 6I �e G �Ua_ e, e
Owner or Contact Person! LAd ;i `0-- B: ! L s o fflv r
Mailing Address: P &X- i Z to B NG .28-/d 2
County:y er-F�.r`�_ Telephone: 7j�z -3333
Present Classification: New Facility DC Existing Facility
NPDES Per. No. N D t 4 Nondisc. Per. No.WQ Health Dept.Pbr No.
Rated by: Telephone: 4o4 -2.0 -16ao8 Date:-
Reviewed by: Health Dept. Telephone:
`0 " -- ,,,�r, ,� _Regional Office Telephone:
Centra{ Office Telephone:
ORC: Grade: Telephone:
Check Classification(s): Subsurface Spray Irrigation Land Application
Waste ysr er-C-j�ssifice.tion: (Circle One) 1 11 III IV Total Points: -
ZI L-L _ GL
SUBSURFACE CLASSIFICATION
(check all units that apply)
1. septic tanks
2. pump tanks
3, siphon or pump -dosing systems
4. sand filters
5. grease trapAnterceptor
6. oillwater separators
7. gravity subsurface treatment and disposal:
8. pressure subsurface treatment and disposal:
SPRAY IRRIGATION CtASSIFICATiON
(check all units that apply)
1,
preliminary treatment (definition no. 32 )
2.
lagoons
3,
septic tanks
4,
pump tanks
5.
pumps
6.
sand fillers
79
grease trap(nterceptor
8.
oillwater separators
9..,,,,
disinlectlon
IO.
chemical addition for nutrient/algae control
11,
spray irrigation of wastewater
In addition to the above classifications, pretreatment of wastewater In excess of these components shell
be rated using the point rating system and will require an operator with an appropriate dual certification.
LAND APPLICATION/RESIDUALS CLASSIFICATION (Applies only to permit holder)
1. Land application of biosolids, residuals or contaminated soils on a designated site.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLASSIFICATION
The following systems shall be assigned a Class I classification, unless the flow is of a significant quantity or the technology is unusually
complex, to require consideration by the Commission on a case -by -case basis: (Check if Appropriate)
1. OiVwater Separator Systems consisting only of physical separation, pumps and disposal;
2. Septic Tank/Sand Filter Systems consisting only of septic tanks, dosing apparatus, pumps,sand fillers, disinfection
and direct discharge;
3, Lagoon Systems consisting only of preliminary treatment, lagoons, pumps, disinfection, necessary chemical treatment for
algae or nutrient control, and direct discharge;
4. Closed -loop Recycle Systems,
5. Caroundwater Remediatien Systems consisting only of oiVwater separators, pumps, air -stripping, carbon adsorption, disinfection
and dispo zJ:
6. Aquacullure operations with discharge to surface waters:
7. Water Plant sludge handling and back -wash water treatment;
8. Seafood processing consisting of screening and disposal.
9. Single-family discharging systems, with the exception of Aerobic Treatment Units, will be classified if pennitied after July 1,
1993 or it upon inspection by the Division, it is found that the system is not being adequately operated or maintained. Such
systems will be notified of the classification or reclassification by the Commission, in writing.

The following scale is useder rating wastewater treatment facilit• (circle appropriate points)
ITEM
POINTS
( 1)
Industrial Pretreatment Units or Industrial Pretreatment Program (see definition No. 33)'..::.`....:..:..................................... 4
(2)
DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT IN gpd [not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge handling lacilitles for
water purification plants, totally closed cycle systems(see definition No. 11), and facilities consisting only of hem
(4)(d) or
hams (4)(d) and (11)(d)]
0 - 20.000:.......................... ---- ................................................ ......:......:........... ...................1
20,001 - 50,000......................................................................................................................................2
50.001 - 100.000................................. .......................... ..................... ....... .............................................
3
100.001 - 250.000...................................................................................................................................4
250.001 - 500.000..................................................................................................................................5
500.001 - 1.000,000..................... °
,.....8
1,000,001 - 2,000,000..........................................................................................................................10
2,000.001 {and up} rate 1 point additional for each 200.000 gpd capacity up to a maximum of .................30
Design Flow (gpd)
(3)
PRELIMINARY UNrrS/PROCESSES (see definition No.32)
(a)
Bar Screens ................................................................................................................I
(b)
Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or Comminuting Devices.... ............................................. ..................
2
(c)
Grit Removal..............................................................................................................................................1
or
(d)
Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal.............................................................................................................2
(a)
Flow Measuring Device................................................................................................................................1
or
(1)
Instrumented Flow Measurement................................................................................................................2
(g)
Preaerallon......................................................................................................................................2
(h)
Influent Flow Equalization ........................... .2
(I)
Grease or Oil Se armors - Gravh """
P y.......................................................................................................:........2
Mechanical... ..............
DissolvedAir Rotation................................................................................................................................8
{1)
Prechlorination...................................................................................................................................5
-
(4)
PRIMARYTREATMENT L JNFrWFK)CESSES
(a)
Septic Tank (see definition No. 43).................................................... :......................................... ..
............ 2
(b)
Imhoff Tank...............................................................................................................................................5
(c)
Primary Clarfflers.........................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic Non toxlc Materials (sludge handling facilities for water
purification plants, sand, gravel, stone, and other mining operations except recreational activities such as g
orgold mining)................................................................................................................................
:.....2
(5)
SECONDARY TREATMENTLNRWROCESSES
(a)
Carbonaceous Stage
(1) Aerallon-High Purity Oxygen System...............................................................................20
DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................1
0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor)..................................................................8
Separate Sludge Reaerallon............................................................................................3
(ii) Tddding Filler
HighRate.......................................................................................................................7
StandardRate...............................................................................................................5
PackedTower.................................................................................................................5
(111) Biological Aerated Fitter or Aerated Biological Filter............................................................1
0
(Iv) Aerated Lagoons..........................................................................................................10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors......................................................................................10
(vi) Sand Filters -intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological.....................................................................................................3
(vil) Stabilization Lagoons....................................................................................................5
(viii) Clarifier..........................................................................................................................5
(Ix) Single stage system for combined carbonaceous removal of BQD and nitrogenous removal by
nitrification (see deflnhion No. 12)(Points for this Rem have to be In addition to homs
(5)(a)(1) through (5)(a)(viii),
utilizing the extended aeration process (see definition No.3a)...........................................2
utilizing other than the extended aeration process ............. ................................. .............. a
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOO removal......................................................................5
(xi) Biological culture (-Super Bugs')addition........................................................................5
(b)
Nltrogenovs Stage
(1) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System.............................................................................20
DiffusedAir System.......................................................................................................1
0
Mechanical Air System (fixed, floating or rotor) .................................................................
2
Separate Sludge Reaeration............................................................................................3
{II) Trickling Fitter -High Rate...................................................................................................7
StandardRate...............................................................................................................5
PackedTower.................................................................................................................5
(III) Biological Aerated Fitfer or Aerated Biological FIRer.............................................................10
(Iv) Rotating Biological Contaclors......................................................................................10
(v) Sand Filter- Intermittent biological..................................................................................2
Recirculatingbiological....................................................................................................3
(vi} Clarirrer..........................................................................................................................5
(6)
TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT LNITWROCESSES
(a)
Activated Carbon Beds -
without carbon regeneration....................................................................................................5
with carbon regenerallon.......................................................................................................i
5
(b)
Powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed-
•,aithout carbon regeneration.................................................................................................5
withcarbon regeneration.....................................................................................................1
5
(c)
Air stripping ............................................................................................................................ :...........
....5
(d)
Denitrtticadon Process .................................. ......... ................... ....... ---- ........ .......... ............. ................
10
(8)
Elecirodialysis............................................................................................................................................
(1)
Foam Separatlon.......................................................................................................................................5
(g)
Ion Exchange............................................................................................................................................5
(h)
Land Application of Treated Effluent (see definition No. 22b) (not applicable for sand. gravel, stone
and other similar mining operations) by high rate Infiltration..........................................................................4
(1)
Microscreens.............................................................................................................................................5
(1)
Phosphorous Removal by Blologlcal Processes (See deffnRlon No. 26)...... .... :..............................................
20
(k)
Polishing Ponds - without aeration............................................................................................................2
withaeration.................................................................................................................4

(1)
Post Aorat�- cascade.........................•....................................... 0
diffused or mechanical............................................................................................2
(m)
Reverse sis.........................................................................................................................................5
(n)
Sand or Mixod-Media Filters - low rate.. .......... __ ......................... .............. ....... ................ ................... .....
2
highrate......................................................................5
(o)
Trealmont processes for removal of metal or cyanlde...................................................................................1
5
(p)
treatment processes for removal of toxic materials other than metal or cyanide..............................................1
5
(7)
SUJOGE
TREATMENT
(a)
Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated (anaerobic)...............................................................................................1
0
Aerobicr.............................................................................................I...........................5
Unheated(anaerobic)................................................................................................................................3
(b)
Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal).. ........... 11 ................................................... I ...... I .......... I ... I ......... .4
(c)
Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity......................................................................................................................2
VacuumAssisted.........................................................................................................................5
(d)
Sludge Elutriation.................................................... ........
.5
(a)
Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal).....................................................................................................5
(1)
Sludge Thickener (gravity).........................................................................................................................5
(g)
Dissolved Air Flotation Unit (not applicable to a unit rated as(3)(i))............. •••••••......................................... 8
(h)
Sludge Gas Utili a , (including gas storage)..............................................................................................2
(1)
Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated....................................................................................................................5
Non-aerated....................1........................................................................................................................2
(J)
Sludge Incinerator (not Including activated carbon regeneration)................................................................1
0
(k)
Vacuum Fifter„Contrifuge. or Filler Press or other similar dewaloring devices...................................................1
0
(8)
RESfOUALSLMLIZATIOWDISPOSAL(includingincinerated ash)
(a)
Lagoons............................................................................................................... .., ............
(b)
Land Application (surface and subsurface) (see definition 22a)
by contracting to a land application operator or landfill operator who holds the land application permit
orlandfill pem- t.................. .............................................. :.......................................................................
..2
(c)
Dedicated Landfill(burlai) by the permittee of the'wastewater treatment facility...............................................5
(9)
DONFECTICN
(a)
Chlorination..............................................................................................................................................5
(b)
Dechlorination.......................................... .................................................................................................
5
(c)
Ozone.......................................................................................................................................................5
(d)
Radiation..................................................................................................................................................5
(1 0)
CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM(S) ( see deflnhfon No. 9) [not applicable is chemical additions rated as ham (3)()),
(5)(a)(xi), (6)(a), (6)(b), (7)(b), (7)(e), (9a), (9)(b) or (9)(c) 5 points each:
List.....................................................................................................................................5
..................................................................................................................................1.5
....................................................................................................................................5
.............................................................................................................................5
(1 1)
MISCELLANEOUS UNUSrPROCESSES
(a)
Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds for Organic or Toxic Materials Including wastes from mining
operations containing nitrogen or phosphorus compounds In amounts significantly greater than is common
fordomestic wastewater............................................................................................................................4
(b)
Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable to storage basins which are inherent In land application systems)......2
(c)
Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins Inherent In land application systems)..................................5
(d)
Pumps......................................................................... ............................................................................
.3
(a)
Stand -By Power Supply.............................................................................................................................3
(f)
Thermal Pollution Control Device.................................................................................................................3
TOTAL PO[MS..........................................................................
ClassI ................................. .......................................................................... 5-25 Points
ClassII.........................................................................................................26.50 Points
CLSSIll ........................................................................................................51.65 Points
ClassIV .......................................................................................................66-Up Points
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Facililles having a rating of one through four points, Inclusive, do not require a conffied operator.
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned a minimum classification of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classiflcation of Class II.
Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class III.
.0004 DEFINITIONS "
The following definitions shall apply throughout this Subchapter.
(1) Activated Carbon Beds. A ptlyslcallchemical method for reducing soluble organic material from wastewater elfluent; The column -typo beds used In this
method will have a flow rate varying from two to eight gallons per minute per square loot and may be elther upllow or downflow carbon beds. Carbon may or
may not be regenerated on the wastewater treatment plant silo;
(2) Aerated Lagoons. A basin in which all solids are maintained In suspension and by which biological oxidation or organic matter Is reduced through artificially
accelerated transfer of oxygen on a flow -through basis;
(3) Aeration. A process of bringing about intimate contact between air or high purity oxygen In a liquid by spraying, agitation or dltfusion;(3a) Extended
Aeration. An activated sludge process utilizing a minimum hydraulic detention time of 16 hours.
(4) Agrfculturally managed site. Any site on which a crop Is produced, managed, and harvested (Crop includes grasses• grains, troes, etc.);
(5) Air Stripping. A process by which the ammonium Ion is first convened to dissoh-1, nmmonla (pH adjustment) with the ammonia then released to the
atmosphere by physical means; or other similar processes which remove petroleum pr _ts such as benzene, toluene, and xylene;
(6) Carbon Regeneration. The regery vlon of exhausted canton by t74 use of a furnace to provide extremely high temperatures which volatilize and oxidize the
absorbed Impurities;
(7) Carbonaceous Stage. A swco of wastewater treatment designed to achiove."secondary' effluent limits;
(a) Centrifuge. A mechanical device In which centrifugal force is used to separate solids from liquids or to separate liquids of different donsctas;
(9) Chemical Addition Systems- The addition of chemical(s) to wastewater at an application point for purposes of Improving solids removal, pH adjustment,
alkalinity control, etc.; the capability to experiment with different chemicals and different application points to achieve a specific result will be considered one
system; the capability to add chemical(s) to dual unhs will be rated as one system; capability to add a chemical at a different application points for diftaront
purposes will result In the systems being rated as separate systems;
(10) Chemical Sludge Conditioning. The addition of a chemical compound such as lime, ferric chloride, or a polymer to wet sludge to coalesce the mass prior 10
his application to a dewatering, device',
(11) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or holding tanks for containment of wastewater containing Inorganic, non•toxlc materials from sand, gravel,
crushed stone or other similar operations. Such systems shall carry a maximum of two points regardless of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(12) Combined Removal of Carbonaceous BOD and Nitrogenous Removal by Nitrification- A singlo stage system required to achieve permit eflluont Iimhs on BCD
and ammonia nitrogen within the same biological reactor,
(13) Dochlorinatlon. The partial or complete reduction of residual chlorine In a liquid by any chomical or physical process;
(14) Denhrification Process. The conversion of nitrato-nitrogen to nitrogen gas;

(15) Electrodlalysis. Process for removing Ion€zed sans from water through the use of ion -selective Ion-exchango membranes;
(16) Flier Press. A process operated mechanically for partially dewatedng sludge;
(17) Foam Separation. The planned frothing of wastewater or wastewater ellfuent as a means of removing excessive amounts of detergent materials through
the Introduction of air in the form of fine bubbles; also called foam fractionation;
(18) Grtt Removal. The process of removing grit and other heavy mineral matter from wastewater;
(19) Imhoff Tank. A deep two story wastewater tank consisting of an upper sedimentation chamber and a lower sludge digestion chamber.
(20) Instrumented Flow Measurement. A device which Indicates and records rate of flow;
(21) Ion Exchange. A chemical process in which Ions from two ditterarx molecujos aro exchanged;
(22) Land application:
(a) Sludge Disposal. A final sludge disposal method by which wet sludge may be applied to land either by spraying on the surface or by subsurface injection
O.o., chisel plow); [not applicable for types of sludge described In (11) of this Rule];
(b) Treated Effluent, The process of spraying treated wastewater onto a land area or other methods of application of wastewater onto a land area as a
means of final disposal or treatment;
(23) Microscreen. A low speed, continuously back -washed, rotating drum filter operating under gravity conditions as a polishing method for removing
suspended solids from eflluert; .
(24) Nitrification Process. The biochemical conversion of unoxidized nitrogen (ammonia and organic nitrogen) to oxidized nitrogen (usually nitrate);
(25) Nitrogenous Stage. 'A separate stage of wastewater treatment designed for the specific purpose of converting ammonia nitrogen to nitrate nitrogen;
(26) Phosphate Removal, Biological. The removal of phosphorus from wastewater by an oxidanoxic process designed to enhance luxury uptake of phosphorus
by the microorganisms;
(27) Pollshfrg Pond. A holding pond following secondary treatment with sufflolent detention time to allow settling of finely suspended solids;
(28) Post Aeration. Aeration following conventional secondary treatment units to increase effluent D.O. or for any other purpose;
(29) Post Aeration. (Cascade) A polishing method by which dissolved oxygen Is added to the effluent by a nonmechanical, gravity means of flowing down a
series of stops or weirs; The flow occurring across the steps or weirs moves In a fairly thin layer and the operation of the cascade requires no operator
adjustment; thus, zero points are assigned even though this Is an essential step to meeting the limits of the discharge permlt;.
(30) Powdered to Granular Activated Carbon Feed. A biophysical carbon process that utilizes biological activity and organic absorption by using powdered or
granular activated carbon; Virgin or regenerated carbon is feed controlled Into the system;
(31) Preaeration. A tank constructed to provide aeration prior to primary treatment;
(32) Preliminary Units. Unit operations In the treatment process, such as screening and comminution, that prepare the liquor for subsequent major operations;
(33) Industrial Pretreatment.
(a) Pre-treatment Unit, Industrial. The conditioning of a waste at its source before discharge, to remove or to neutralize substances Injurious to sewers and
treatment processes or to effect a partial reduction in load on the treatment process which is operated by the same governing body as the wastewater
treatment plant being rated;
b) Pre-treatment Program, Industrial - must be a State or EPA required program to receive points on the rating shoot;'
(34) Primary Clarifiers. The lirsi-setiling tanks through which wastewater is passed in a treatment works for the purpose of removing settleable and suspended
solids and BOD which is associated with the solids;
(35) Pumps. All Influent, effluent and in -plant pumps;
(36) Radiatlort. Disinfection or sterilization process utilizing devices emitting ultraviolet or gamma rays;
(37) Reverse Osmosis. A treatment process In which a heavy contaminated liquid Is pressurized through a membrane forming nearly pure liquid free from
suspended solids;
(38) Rotating Biological Contractors. A fixed biological growth process in which wastewater flows through Wks In which a series of partially submerged circular
surfaces are rotated;
(39) Sand Ffters;
(a) lntermftterd Biological. Filtration of effluent following septic tanks, lagoons, or some other treatment process In which further biodecompositlon is
expected to produce desired effluents; Hydraulic loading rates on these fitters are computed In gpdfac and have a resulting low gprn/st (less than one);
b) Recirculating biological - the same type of sand filter as defined In Subparagraph (39) (a) of this Rule with the added capability to recycle effluent back
through the sand filter,
(40) Sand or Mixed -Media Flltera. A polishing process by which effluent limits are achieved through a further reduction of suspended solids;
(a) low rate -- gravity, hydraulically loaded titter with loading rates in the one to three gpmisf range;
(b) high rate -- a pressure, hydraulically loaded filter wish loading rates in the five gprrkisl range; At any rate, the loading rate will exceed three gprrsf;
(41) Secondary Clarifiers. A tank which follows the biological unit of treatment plant and which has the purpose of removing sludges associated with the
biological treatment units;
(42) Separate Sludge Reaaration. A part of the contact stabilization process where the activated sludge Is transferred to a tank and aerated before retumirlg lt
to the contact basin;
(43) Septic Tank A single -story settling tank In which settled sludge Is In contact with the wastewater flowing through the tank; shall not be applicable for
septic tank systems serving single family residences having capacity of 2,000 gallons or less which discharge to a nitrification field;
(44) Sludge Digestion. The process by which organic or volatile matter and sludge is gasiiled, liquefied, mineralized or converted into more stable organic matter
through the activity of living organisms, which includes aerated holding tanks;
(45) Sludge Drying Beds. An area comprising natural or artificial layers of porous materials upon which digested sewage sludge Is cirled by drainage and
evaporation;
(46) Sludge Elutriatlon. A process of sludge conditioning in which certain constituents are removed by successive washings with fresh water or plans effluent;
(47) Sludge Gas Ullization. The process of lasing sewage gas for the purpose of heating buildings. driving engines, etc.;
(48) Sludge Holding Tank (Aerated and Nonaerated). A tank utilized for small wastewater treatment plants not containing a digester In which sludge may be
kept fresh, and supomatant withdrawn prior to a drying method (I.e. sludge drying beds); This may be don* by adding a small amount of air simply to keep the
sludge fresh, but not necessarily an amount that would be required to achieve stabilization of organic matter. A nonaeraied tank would simply be used to
decant sludge prior to dewatedng and would not allow long periods (several days of detention) without resulting odor problems;
(49) Sludge Incinerators. A furnace designed to bum sludge and to remove all moisture and combusilble materials and reduce the sludge 10 a sterile ash;
(50) Sludge Stabilization (Chemical or Thermal). A process to make treated sludge less odorous and putrescible, and to reduce the pathogenic organism
content; This may be done by pH adjustment, chlorine dosing, or by heat lreatmenl;
(51) Sludge Thickener. A type of sedimentation tank In which the sludge Is permitted to settle and thicken through agitation and gravity;
(52) Stabilization Lagoon. A type of oxidation lagoon In which biological oxidation of organic matter Is effected by natural transfer of oxygen to the water from
air (not a polishing pond);
(53) Stand -By Power Supply. On site or portable electrical generating equipment;
(54) Static Screens. A stationary screen designed to remove solids, including non -biodegradable particulate (floatable solids, suspended solids and SOD
reduction) from municipal and industrial wastewater treatment systems;
(55) Tertiary Treatment, A stage of treatment following secondary which is primarily for the purpose of effluent polishing; A settling lagoon or sand or coal filter
might be employed for this purpose;
(56) Thermal Pollution Control Device. A device providing for the transfer of heat from a fluid flowing in tubes to another fluid outside the tubes, or vice versa;
or other means of regulating liquid temperatures;
(57) Thermal Sludge Conditlonor. A conditioning process by which heat is added for a protracted period of time to improve the dowaterabiilty of sludge by the
solubilizing and hydraullzing of the smaller ant more highly hydrated sludge particles;
(58) Toxic Materials. Those wastes or combinations of wastes, Including disease -causing agents which after discharge and upon exposure, Ingestion, Inhalation
or assimllation Into arty organism, either directly from the environment or Indirectly by Ingestion through food chains, will cause death, disease, behavioral
abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutations, physiological malfunctions (including malfunctions in reproduction) or physical deformalions. In such organisms or their
offspring; Toxic materials Include, by way of illusirallon and not limitation: load, cadmium, chromium, mercury, vanadium, arsenic, zinc, onho-nitro-chlorobenzens
(ONCB), polychlorinated blphenyls (PCBs) and dlchlorodiphonyl trlchloroethane (DDT); and any other materials that have or may hereafter be determined to have
toxic properties•
(59) Trickling Filter. A biological treatment unit consisting of a material such as broken stone or rock over which wastewater is distributed; A high rato Irickling
filter Is one which operated at between 10 and 30 mgd per acre- A low (ale trickling lifter is one which is designed to oporale at one to four mgd per acre;
(60) Trickling Filter (Packed Tower). A plug flow type of operation in which wastewater flows down through successive layers of media or filtrate material; Organic
material Is removed continually by the active biotoglcal fixed growth In each successive layer. This method may produce 'secondary' quality effluent, or may be
adapted to produce a nitrified effluent;
(61) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuges, or Filter Presses. Devices which are dasignad to remove excess water from either digested or urrdigesied sludge prior to disposal
or further treatment.

.41 State of North C*lina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 14, 1994
Bill L. Thompson
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
P. O. Box 1268
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Subject: NOI Application
NPDES: NCG020148
Mining operation
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Thompson:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your application dated March 7, 1994 for
coverage under General Permit for mine dewatering and similar discharges. The permit
number highlighted above has been assigned to the subject facility. By copy of this letter,
we are requesting that our Regional, Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and
recommendations regarding this discharge.
If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Susan Robson at (919)
733-5083.
Sincerely, 1-
Coieen Sullins, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering Unit
cc: (Asheville..Regional .Office. (with.attach nem�ts)
Permits and Engineering Unit
Central Files
MAR 1 619N
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
NOTICE OF INTENT REQUESTING COVERAGE UNDER THE
MINING ACTIVITIES GENERAL NPDES PERMIT NCG020000
Complete this Notice of Intent (NOI) and mail to the following address
North Caro!ina Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section, NPDES Group,
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27626-0535
The NOI must be accompanied with a general permit filing fee of $400.00. The check should be
made out to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
FacRity Owner/Operator InfQrmatloni
Name: Thompson Contractors,Inc.
Address: P • 0 • Box 1268
Miller Road
City: _---Riithprfnrriton State: ! 8,.-}F,-CAzzolipp . ..,_.
Zip: 28139 Phone: ( 704) 287-3333
Facility Location Information:
Name:__-_- Miller Creek--0uarry-
Address: Miller Road P.O. Box 1.268
City: Rutherfordton State: _ N . C � Zip;
County: Rutherford Phone ( 704—} P97-`ixi,'
Physical Location Information:
(Street address, state road number, distance and direction from roadway Intersection, &-md
attach a copy of a county map or USGS quad with the location of the facility marked on the map.)
_ West of Rutherfordton off _ Highk�iay 108 .-_
(Agency use only: Latitude Longitude
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NOI 02 PAGE 1

Type of minerals mined at this facility:
Granite
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC CODE): 1423(for activity for which the facility is
primarily 'engaged)
This is an x existing facility or a ` proposed facility.
If proposed, date operation is to begin
Discharges are to Miller Creek tributary of Mountain Creek.
(name of receiving waters or, if to a separate
storm sewer system, name of the separate storm sewer system)
A. Does this facility have any NPDES Permits? __yes Y no If yes, NPDES No.
S. Are vehicle maintenance activities occurring on site? ,_,_ yes -ono
C. Are mine dewatering discharges occurring? _ yes ,,,_no
D. Are discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occurring? --yes x no
If yes, complete the following on the wastewater treatment system:
1. Please describe the type of process used to treat and/or recycle the process
wastewater. Give design specifics (i.e. design volume, retention time, surface area,
etc.). Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail and design criteria or
operational data should be provided (including calculations) to ensure that the facility
can comply with requirements of the General Permit.
NOTE: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities require submission of three (3)
sets of plans and specifications along with their application. Design of treatment
facilities must comply with requirements 15A NCAC 2H .0138. If construction of
wastewater treatment facilities applies to the discharge of process wastewater,
include three sets of plans and specifications with this application.
2. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? eyes _no
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of
the chemical additive. Cat -floc T-Cal on Corp-1- pint. DOTE: There is not discharge
into a stream. This is used in a completely enclosed water system consisting of 4
settlement ponds used for washing stone.
3. Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the f 0-year, 24-hour
rainfall event? x yes _no
E. Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control? x yes �no
If yes, please describe s and creek banks to
divert water into several_sbttlemQDt ponds and silt basins as directed by mining
permit ff 81-01
NOI 02 PAGE;2

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F. Number of discharge points
Mine Dewatering 0 ; Stormwater 6 ;
Process Wastewater Overflows
Please provide short narrative description of dischargesFive dischoroes arefrom stockpile
areas and one from an overburden pile. All go into settlement ponds with dams
consisting of various=.,si.zes of washed stone to filter the water and contain the
silt. All these dams are not yet completed but are under construction.
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage
under this permit will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is
enforceable in the same manner as an individual permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1. 1 agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. ( A copy of the valid mining
permit must be attached to this request.
2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection so
as to contain all spills on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing
solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to not
result in contamination of the surface or� ground waters.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered
as enforceWe requirements of the General Permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
k knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
signature
Bill L. Thompson
name of person signing above (printed or typed)
title
March- 7, 1994 _
date
Secreta
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6E (i) provides that: Any person who knowingly
makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report,
plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers
with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to
be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine
not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (1 B U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not
more than 5 years, or both, for similar offense.)
NOI 02 PAGE 3

July 20, 1992
BILL THOMPSON
THOMPSON CONTR-R#2585R2
P. 0. BOX 1268
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
SUBJECT: PERMIT NO. 2585R3
THOMPSON CONTR-R#2585R2
RUTHERF'ORD COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
Our files. indicate that the subject permit issued on 4/13/88 expires on
4/30/93. We have not received a request for renewal from you as of this date.
A renewal request shall consist of a letter requesting renewal and completion of
the enclosed application, submitted in triplicate. A processing fee must be submitted
with the request. Please find attached a copy of the 1.5 NCAC 2H .0205(c) regulations.
The processing fee for your facility is based on the design or permitted flow,
whichever is appropriate, listed in the first four. categories of facilities. Sludge
renewals are based on total acres of land permitted. If the facility covered by this
permit contains some type of treatment works, a narrative descr.i.pton of: the sludge -
management plan that is in effect at the facility must be submitted with the
application for renewal.
The Environmental Management Commission adopted .revised rules on October. 1, 1990
(attached), requiring the payment of an annual fee for most permitted facilities. You
will be billed separately for that fee (if applicable), after your permit is approved.
Please be advised that this permit must not be allowed to expire. If the renewal.
request is not received within 1.80 days prior to the permit's expiration date as
required by 15 NCAC 211 .0211, you will. be assessed an automatic civil penalty. This
civil penalty by North Carolina General Statute may be as much as $.10,000 per. day. If
a permit renewal request is not received 180 days before permit expiration, a civil
penalty of at least $250 will be assessed. Larger penalties may he assessed depending
RECEIVED
Water Quality Action
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JUL 2 1 11OJ52
Asheville Regional Office
fteville, North Carofits

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on how late the request is made. In addition, any permit renewal request received
after the permit's expiration date will be considered as a new application and will be
required to pay the higher permit application fee.
The letter requesting renewal, along with a completed Non -Discharge Permit
application and appropriate standard free, should be sent to:
Permits and Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental Management
P. 0. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of. Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources (DEIINR).
If you should have any questions or need any additional information regarding this
matter, please contact me at [phone].
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering Unit
Central Files
Sincerely,
Caro;y, U.
Carolyn McCaskill., Supervisor
State Engineering Review Group

State of North Carolina ,
Department of Natural Resources and Comi-nun;ty Development
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.!:iir s G. %'1arlln1 Cjovei'f?or �. Thcdfna�
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Mr. Bill Thompson
Thompson Contractors
Post Office Box 1268
Rutherfordt-on, North
Dear Mr. Thompson:
January 12, 1988
Carolina 28139
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Thompson Contractors 2585
Rutherford County
An inspection of the recirculating settling basins serving
Thompson Contractors, Inc.'s Miller Creek Quarry was conducted on
January 5, 1988. Observations indicated that the wastewater treatment
system was being operated in compliance with the requirements of
Thompson. Contractors' Non -Discharge Perrni.t.
Renewal. or the Non -Discharge Permit is underway, if there are
questions or a need for assistance with ;utters related to your waste-
water treat?rent program, please call me.
JRR:is
Sincerely,
.0 Ile . �-
James R. Reid
Environmental Chemist.
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NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County Rutherford
NPDES Permit Mo. 2585R-2
AP„ No. 010186
PART I -.GENERAL INFORMATION
1, Facility and Address: ThGinpson Contractors, !Tic.
Miller Creek Quarry
Post Office Box 1268
Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139 .'
2. Date of Investigation: January (, 1.988
3.- Repor't Prepared By: James R. Reid
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Bill Thompson
704; 287-3333
5. ' Directions to Site: From the intersection of N.C. Highway 108 and
NCSR-1161 west of Rutherfordton, travel approximately 1.4 miles on NCSR 1161
to .the crusher.
�. 6. Discharge Point - Latitude: 35" 21' 36"
Longitude: 823 00' 48"
, Attach a USGS Map Extract and Indicate treatment plant site and
discharge point on map.
USGS Quad No. or USGS Quad Name Pea Ridge, N.C.
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : Several acres.
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included):
5 - 10% slope adjacent; to flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling. Approxi.riately 0.2 rule..
10. Receiving stream or affected surface Waters: iNZA
a. Classification:
b, Rive: Basin and Subbasin No.:
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
eases:

PART II i- DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: % Domestic
100 % Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: .096 MGT)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:
.Ojo MGD - wastewater from rock crusher -washer.
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C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater:
None
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) N/A
in development ` ` approved __�
should be required not needed
2 Production rates-(indusirial discharges only) in pounds VA
a. highest mouth in they Last 12 months
b. highest year in last 5 years
3. Description of industrial process (far industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or eNisting):
Existing _ 3 inorganic solids settling basins :in series with recircula-
tion pumps.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme:
Sol.i.ds are removed from basins as needed and Roposed of on site.
E. Treatment plant classification: N/A
7. SIG Code(s) 1423
Wasteuate.r Code(s) �,z

1?ART lII - GiiIF.RWTINENT INFORMATION'
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds
(municipals only):
2. Special mon1toring requests:
?, Add.ifional. effluent limits requests:
4. 0ther
PART I.V - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Renewal of. Non -Discharge Permit No. 2585 is recommended.
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,Asheville Region,�A Office
� State of North Carolina ,Asheville, North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor. R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Date: 'Dee , �� 1997 Director
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SUBJECT: Application No. APNN -r�`-���
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The Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit
application and supporting materials on �. -r-- , 19& f. This application
has been assigned the number shown above. Please refer to this number when making
inquiries on this project. Your project has been assigned to Mr. ASuu,,J 5Ac.�✓►5I for a
detailed engineering review. A technical acknowledgement will be forthcoming. If
this acknowledgement is not received within thirty (30) days, please contact the
engineer listed above.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide
recommendations from the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this
project, prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer listed above at
[phone].
Sincerely,
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Af Arthur Mouberry, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
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D E M USE ONLY
Permit Number:
County:
in accordance with N.C. General Statutes Chapter 143, Article 21
Rutherford
Applicant (name of board, individual, or others):
Application Date:
Thomosdn Contractors, Inc.
11/23/87
Project (name of city, village, town, sanitary district, establishment):
Miller Creek Quarry, Rutherfordton, N.C.
FOR:
Brief Project Description- For the cant inut 1
O Non -Discharge Treatment/Disposel Facilities
operation of a 96,.00g GPD inorganic solid',
❑ Pretreatment Facilities
settling and water recirculation system cp
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0-Sewer Collection System (private)
silting of 3 settling basins, a return py..7
❑ Extend Sewer and Sewer Systems (public)
a clear water basin, a process water supp
pump, a make-up Water system from Iller C :
NATURE OF WASTEWATER:
and with piping, support equipment, and o:
/ Sewage" --,;fir
appurtenances to serve the rock crusher o' ;
Sludge/Industrial Waste
and �Ot]@rr1tG"d by, Thump-3_- n Contractors, + Cinc ,
Other Waste
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From (sewers, pretreatment facilities, treatment plants): Serving (city, institution, industry): —
N/A surface vaaters or the state.
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Into (name of treatment plant): Tributary To (numa-of water course):
N/A N/A
At (location of treatment plant):
N/A
Nome and Complete Address of Engineering Firm: Zip Code: Telephone No.
N/A
Treatment Works Capacity to Serve (name of project): For (no. yrs.) Average Daily Gallons Sewage or Waste Flow:
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N/A
Affect Ovaral l Reduction in Pollution (not applicable for sewer projects):
Estimated Costs;
8.0. D. (5-day 2ff C)
Toxic Materials (specify % each, add pages if needed)
%
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Sewers t
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pumping
Suspended Solids %
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Station S
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Treatment
TOTAL SOLIDS %
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Plant ;
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Other (specify) i
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Estimated Completion Data:
Coliform Bacteria %
TOTAL TOXIC MATERIALS %
Applicant assures that proposed works will be constructed, supervised, operated and maintained in accordance with approved pions and
specifications or approved 'changes thereto.
Print Name: Tltle; Mailing Address: zip Code.
Thompson Contractors, Inc. Secretary P,O.Box 1268,Rutherfordton,N.C,
Telephone No.'7011284 3333 28139
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Qua`.;Ity
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 17, 1999
BILL L. THOMPSON
THOMPSON CONTRACTORS, INC. - MILLER CREEK QUARRY
PO BOX 1268
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Dear Permittee:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Thompson Contractors, Inc. - Miller Creek Quarry
COC Number NCG020148
Rutherford County
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
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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. NCG020148
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,
THOMPSON CONTRACTORS, INC.
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
THOMPSON CONTRACTORS, INC. - MILLER CREEK QUARRY
SR 1161 & SR 1178 INTERSECTION
RUTHERFORDTON
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Mountain Creek in the Broad River Basin in accordance with the effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Pans I,11, Ili, 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.
for Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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%estate of North Carolina
fb'epartment of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 30, 1994
Mr. Bill L. Thompson
P.O. Box 1268
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
COC NCG020148
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Thompson:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on March 8, 1994 we are forwarding
herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .l and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the 'US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983..E
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Divsion of Environmental Management 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 the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Susan Robson at telephone number
919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Qmlr . GoWrich
eston oward, Jr., P. E.
cc: Fran McPherson
Asheville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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GENERAL PERMITS
COPIES OF PERMITS ARE TO BE SENT
TO THE FOLLOWING:
SIGNED ORGINAL TO APPLICANT **
SIGNED COPY TO CENTRAL FILES
7COPY TO REGIONAL OFFICE
!COPY TO P&E FILE
COPY TO COMPLIANCE
_COPY TO WAKE COUNTY
_COPY TO MECKLENBURG COUNTY
COPY TO TRAINING & CERT.**
"ATTACH COPY OF GENERAL PERMIT

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES
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,
Thompson Contractors, Inc.`,
is hereby authorized to operate settling basins and discharge stormwater runoff from a facility located at
NCSR 1161
West of Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
into waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Mountain Creek in the Broad River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1,11, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective June 30, 1994
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day June 30, 1994
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William Co, Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P,ti, Director
Division of Water Quality
February 7, 2005
Franklin A Thompson
Thompson Contractors Inc
PO Box 1268
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Thompson Contractors Incorporated-
COC Number NCG020148
Rutherford 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. Please review the new permit to familiarize
yourself with the changes in the reissued permit. The general permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and some types of
wastewater. You must meet the provisions of the permit for the types of discharges present at your facility. 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 new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG020000
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
• Five copies of Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Forms - wastewater and stormwater
• Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
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.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone], ext.578.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
Sincerely, JL
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.rflk�FEB
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIC NAL OFFICE
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NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27099-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater.htm} 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone].623-6748
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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. NCG020148
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,
Thompson Contractors Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate treatment systems and discharges associated
with mine dewatering wastewater and process wastewater from a facility located at
Thompson Contractors Incorporated -
Sr 1161 sr 1178 interse
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Mountain Creek, a class C stream in the Broad River Basin in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, ll,
III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 7, 2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 7, 2005
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolin
Department of EnvironrI nt
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 17, 1999
BILL L. THOMPSON
THOMPSON CONTRACTORS, INC. - MILLER CREEK QUARRY
PO BOX 1268
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
Dear Permittee:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Thompson Contractors, Inc. - Miller Creek Quarry
COC Number NCG020148
Rutherford County
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,
Cj/'.u���
for Kerr T. Stevens
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
r,,Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 -telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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. NCG020148
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,
THOMPSON CONTRACTORS, INC.
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
THOMPSON CONTRACTORS, INC. - MILLER CREEK QUARRY
SR 1161 & SR 1178 INTERSECTION
RUTHERFORDTON
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Mountain Creek in the Broad River Basin in accordance with the effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, I1, I11, 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.
for Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolina Is
partment of Environment,
Ith and Natural Resources
vision of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 30, 1994
Mr. Bill L. Thompson
P.O. Box 1268
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
.48
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
COC NCG020148
Rutherford County
Deiv Mr. Thompson:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on March 8, 1994 we are forwarding
herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submittii.g an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Divsion of Environmental Management 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 the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Susan Robson at telephone number
919n33-5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
David & Goodrich
A. Preston oward, Jr., P.
cc: Fran McPherson
Asheville`Rd— onal-Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 'Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
51-K-11 W 11 "59FROMMINUKKINIIIIIII
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES
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,
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
is hereby authorized to operate settling basins and discharge stormwater runoff from a facility located at
NCSR 1161
West of Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
into waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Mountain Creek in the Broad River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, II1
and IV of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective June 30, 1994
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit -
Signed this day June 30, 1994
Original Signed by
David A Goodrirh
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary.
November 5, 1992
ciiiiialmMr. Thompson, Secretary
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
Post Office Box 1268
Rutherfordton, N.C. 28139
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E..
Acting Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0006837
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
Miller Creek Rock Crusher
Wastewater Recycle System
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Thompson:
In accordance with your application received July 31, 1992, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0006837, dated November 5, 1992, to Thompson Contractors, Inc. for the continued operation
of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until'October 31, 1997, shall void Permit
No. 2585R3 issued April 13, 1988 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future
compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have
the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
Regional Offices
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/5714700 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
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If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
[phone].
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cc: Rutherford County Health Department
CAshevilleRegional. Office, Water Quality - _
Jack Floyd, Groundwater Section
Training and Certification

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina
as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
Rutherford County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 96,000 GPD inorganic solids settling and water recirculation system consisting of
three (3) settling basins, a return pump, a clear water basin, a process water supply pump, a make-up
water system from Miller Creek, all piping, support equipment and other appurtenances to serve the Miller
Creek Rock Crusher with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received July 31, 1992, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1997, shall void Pen -nit
No. 2585R3 issued April 13, 1988 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
4. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.

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5. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
6. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
9. Freeboard in the settling ponds shall not be less than two feet at any time.
10. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
13. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the recycle system at any reasonable time for the purpose
of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be
kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of groundwater,
surface water, or leachate.
14. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
15. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
16. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
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17. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone] as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
Wowing:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-
pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
18. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
19. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit iss d this the 5th day of November, 1992
NO CAROLINA ENVIRO AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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Preston Howar , Jr., E., tin Director
Division of Environ ental M g, ent
By Authority of the Environmen Management Commission
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GR0U :%:Gi,IA T ER SAC T ION
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State of North Carolina RlaLiu
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Stmet • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, GovernorApril 13, 1988
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. William Thompson, Secretary
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
Post Office Box 248
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Dear Mr. Thompson:
R. Paul Wilms
Director
SUBJECT: Permit No. 2585R3
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
Miller Creek Rock Crusher
Non -Discharging Water Recycle
System (Permit Renewal)
Rutherford County
In accordance with your application received 1988, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. 2585R3, dated April 13, 1988, to Thompson Contractors, Inc. for the
continued operation of the subject existing non -discharge type waste treatment
facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1993,
and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and shall
void Permit No. 2585R2 issued February 8, 1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be
in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Of:ficc
Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. Unless such demands are made, this
permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr..
Asnad Shamsi, telephone No. 919/733-5083,
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms
Rutherford County Health Department
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Groundwater Section
Pollution Preerntion Pars
P.O. box 276r, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611.7687 Telephom 919-733-7015
1C E C E I V L
Groundwater 5actian
Asheville RP-ian"

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NORTH CAROLINA APR 14 198P
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION GROUN VfATER SECTION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL. RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DFVELOPMENTRAE SIGH, NC
RALEIG11
P E R M I T
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
Rutherford County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 96,000 GPD inorganic solids settling and water recirculation
system consisting of three (3) settling basins, a return pump, a clear water basin, a
process water supply pump, a make-up water system from Miller Creek, all piping,
support equipment and other appurtenances to serve the rock crusher owned and
operated by Thompson Contractors, Inc. in Rutherford County with no discharge to the
surface waters of the State, pursuant to the application received December 8, 1988,
and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1993,
small be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations, and shall
void Permit No. 2585R2 issued February 8, 1.983.
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and -other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. Any groundwater quality monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.

:. 5. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as
may be required by this Division, including the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
6. Solids, sludges, or other pollutants removed or resulting from the wastewater
storage facilities shall be contained and disposed of .in siich a manner as to
prevent any contamination of the surface or groundwater of the State.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment recycle
system is prohibited.
8. Freeboard in the settling ponds shall not be less than 2 feet at any time.
9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit,
shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will
review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and as indicated, will
extend the Permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.
10. This permit is not transferable.
11. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater into the surface waters of the
State.
Permit issued this the 13th day of April, 1988.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Di.r.ector. z
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 2585R3

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RECEIVED
Wal- Oin!,ty Section
TfIr
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Asheville, North Garotina
State of North Carolina
artment of Natural Resources and Community Developmen,
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor April 13, 1988
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. William Thompson, Secretary
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
Post Office Box 248
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Dear Mr. Thompson:
R. Paul Wilms
Director
SUBJECT: Permit No. 2585R3
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
Miller Creek Rock Crusher
Non -Discharging Water Recycle
System (Permit Renewal)
Rutherford County
In accordance with your application received 1988, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. 2585R3, dated April 13, 1988, to Thompson Contractors, Inc. for the
continued operation of the subject existing non -discharge type waste treatment
facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date -of issuance until April 30, 1993,
and shall. be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, and shall
void Permit,No. 2585R2 issued February 8, 1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be
in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter. 150B of: North Carolina
Gcner.al Statutes, and fi.lnd with the Office of Admi.n.istr.ntive. llear.iargs, [lost Office,
Drawer 11.666, Rnlo igh, North Car.oli.ria 27604. Unless such demands are made, this
permit shall. be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter., please contact Mr..
Asaad Shamsi, .telephone No. 919/733-5083, .
Sincerely yours,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Rutherford County Health Department
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Groundwater Section
Pollurio>t Prewntion Pa 5
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVILOPME;NT
RAZE I G11
P E R M I T
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Thompson Contractors., Inc.
Rutherford County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 96,000 GPD inorganic solids settling and water recirculation
system consisting of three (3) settling basins, a return pump, a clear water basin, a
process water supply pump, a make-up water system from Miller Creek, all piping,
support equipment and other appurtenances to serve the rock crusher owned and
operated by Thompson Contractors, Inc. in Rutherford County with no discharge to the
surface waters of the State, pursuant to the application received December 8, 1988,
and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved_ by the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until Apri.1 30, 1993,
shall be subject to the following spec.i.ffod conditions and limitation-,, and shall.
void Permit No. 2585R2 issued February 8, 1983.
1.. This permit shall. become voidable iuil.ess the facilities are constructed i.n
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to. the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. Any groundwater quality monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of
Environmental Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.

5. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take such immediate corrective action as
may be required by this Division, including the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
6. Solids, sludgrs, or other pollutants removed or resulting from the wastewater-
sLoragc far;H it.ies shall lie contained and disposed of in such a manner as to
prevent airy contamination of the surface or groundwater of the State.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment recycle
system is prohibited.
8. Freeboard in the settling ponds shall not be less than 2 feet at any time.
9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit,
shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will
review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and as indicated, will
extend the Permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.--
10. This permit is not transferable.
11.. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater into the surface waters of the
State.
Permit issued this the 13th day of April, 1988.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division -of Environmental Management
By Authority of the_Envirotrmental Management Commi.ss.i.on
Permit No. 2585R3

North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James f3. Hunt, Jr., Governor !� ID C �c�e�'h �rimsley, Secretary
DIVISION OF EM11ROATMENTAL MANAGEMENT Water Quafity DivisF�ruary 8, 1983
Mr. William Thompson, Secretary
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
PO Box 248
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Dear Mr. Thompson:
FEB J 1983
Western Regional Offica
Asheville, North Carolina
SUBJECT: permit No. 2585R-2
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
Miller Creek Rock Crusher
Non -Discharging Water. Recycle
System (Permit Renewal)
Rutherford County
In accordance with your letter of request received December 17, 1982,
we are forwarding herewith Permit No. 2585R-2, dated February 8, 1983, to
Thompson Contractors, Inc. for the continued operation of the subject
existing non --discharge type waste treatment facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 1,
1988, shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein,
and shall void Permit No. 2585, issued April 20, 1977, and Permit No. 2585,
issued February 13, 1973.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be con-
tended. Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to
you. If you have any questions or need additional information concerning
this matter, please contact Mr. A.R. Haustrom, telephone [phone].
Sincerely yours,
Original S!:7ned By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms
Director
CC'. Rutherford County Health Department
Mr. Forrest R. Westall
Asheville Regional Supervisor,
Asheville Regional Manager
0. Box 27G87 Rale.iah, N. C. 27611-7687
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r' NORTH CAROLINA 8
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General.
Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Thompson Contractors, Inc.
Miller Creek Rock Crusher
Rutherford County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 96,000 GPD inorganic solids settling and water recir-
culation system consisting of three (3) settling basins, a return pump, a
clear water basin, a process water supply pump, a make-up water system from
Miller Creek, and with piping, support equipment, and other appurtenances to
serve the rock crusher owned and operated by Thompson Contractors, Inc. in
Rutherford County, with no discharge to the surface waters of the State,
pursuant to the letter of request received December 17, 1982, and in conformity
with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community Develop-
ment and considered a part of this Permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 1,
1988, shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations,
and shall void Permit No. 2585, issued April 20, 1977, and Permit No. 2585,
issued February 13, 1973.
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are operated in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of
wastes described in the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.

Permit No. 2585R-2
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4. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental
Management to insure surface and ground water protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be
followed.
5. This permit is not transferable.
6. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, the Permittee
shall take such immediate corrective action as may be required by this
Department.
7. Solids, sludges, or other pollutants removed or resulting from the
wastewater treatment process shall be contained and disposed of in
such a manner as to.prevent any contamination of the surface or ground
waters of the State.
8. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the wastewater
recycle system is prohibited.
9. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -
discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater into the
surface waters of the State.
10. Freeboard in the settling ponds shall not be less than one foot at any
time.
11. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this
Permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the
Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein,
and if indicated, will extend the Permit for such period of time and
under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 8th day of February, 1983.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Original signed BY
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 2585R-2

DATA LOADING SHEET
Check one: ❑
New Permit
❑ Modification to Existing Permit
D,These items may be changed when using form for modification.
FACILITY INVENTORY DATA
For new permit: Fill in this entire block.
For modification: Fill in facility number and ONLY items that have changed.
Facility Name:
pAddress: 12,0.
(street)
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(city) (state) (zip)
Facility Number:
WELL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT DATA
For new well construction permit: Fill in this entire block.
Permit Number: I ' W, C , ' ,_I Permit llssuo Dalo: I
yymmdd
NPDES PERMIT DATA
for new NPDES permit: Fill in this entire
block.
For modification: Fill in NPDES number and
ONLY items that have changed.
NPDES Number: iN C .0.1-7L5,L9 _4I
FOR
159USE
ONLYJ Community b Facility Number
County Name: Regional Office Code: LID
Community Name:
plssue (or Re -issue) Date;
>Operational Status:
'>Ownership:
¢Type of Discharge:
]>Other:
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Permit Abolished -PA
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Municipal -MU
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❑ Subdivision- SB
c>Daily Flow Average -Design:
(thousands of gollonuday)
>Expiration Date: 0 0 V
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Abandoned -AB
❑ Improvement-IM
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Cease Discharge -CD
❑ Existing
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Sanitary District -MD
❑ Federal-PF
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Water Treatment Plant -PM
❑ State -PS
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County School -PC
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❑ Mirror -0
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Sub basin Number: 10_?.0,,LQ,2[
l59-3/79

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.' April ,'20,'A97'7`
�� << Mr:'ilar� 3homps Wilon'
4 Thompspn'Contrac'tdri;.'Idc
Rut,foriiton;..tiC '28139;-,
Subject:Renewal o€.Po'r�►it ! No 258,ri M '
,ti ti n
Thorson •Contractors, Inc,;r ; ,
Mi.ITer'Creek' Rock, Uusher.
r :.r =R h ti . ;:� x•' Rutherford Goun.i, N 'C."
;. Dear, fir. Thanpson. T^ ,
In 'accordance wi th your='r`ecent' request for extension.•of, Perm#.ti1 o:
which'cove tt a 'construction i ncl.operation":of., two settl'i.n9.�
basins .operated in series` for a:: flow .of =9GOOC`e of crushed s.tone:' ' s
Y wastewater
,Iand':the�discl�arge oi=t`final��,ffluentfi'nto �]ilier Craek.'a. .
} trig,utary"'i`n;t}te'RrQul''R'Irver 9as fin 'an.evaluation.;of the'wastewater,
Qrt treatment...faci l i ty :sewving ` Thompson`Goritractors-; = inc . , has .boen: con-
=; ducted -`by 'the staff of the _Water ua]1ty,Section..t �s.tern :Field, Offica.
Thet.evaluation.,revealed t6ait'; -in,'accordance w1th4ffl'uent`guidel ines`
•for the • s6nd aM --nave i- industry,, a . r on -.di sch4rgi ng type treatmentr'sy',.s'
xi, ,
1 ' ' tem, consist no of ttir'ee 'settling 'pon`ds,; a cleare+ta3 i , 'and ,two' reci rcu a-
tion pur�ips' his bean constructed by Tho:apson Contractors,• Inc:
'' .�•?'. 'are reraoved'�from -the 10-st'*two 0ands.'_`' The system was inspected'; pri1 'S,
197T..; and.;gas' observed •-to -be .operating very,.satlsfattori'ly with*to dis-'
;chargQ to ;surface -waters:' t. , . ;
r• Permits'tio: 2585•Iis hereby' -'amended to cove r'the.following: •'
.a '' � .y•, ' p.m. ;� '. •:' ,, . tea, S" .>:: •"t
";Construction, aid operation of; a 38000 qd inorgAni^c' sa11-ds :'� �� •. t
- settl'ing.•and rec rculation: system •conslsting; af' 3 settting'
' basins_: and --a.'reeirculatioh-.pumQ, a,`clear rell and aeprocess
pump so'that"there_-'.1s no dlscharge••of',wastewater to sur=
,face waters'."
Al1�:othQr;iterns: tend,•condi"tiohs,of Per�iit ,tVo:. 2585, riemaln�• nrful1.•force'
'and effect: = Ttie 6t rats an -date-'of.. the Persil.t ls'`tiereby,.' extended •from : -; _•
•July. I,; 1977,- .to July ' 1,•,,1 .82. . } :; F , V f. •• ;
-_ If you, have any, questions 0 desire'-an"y assistance;=p3ease' contact the
;-staff 'of ..the'.W6stern Field 'Off ice. „ >�
`di" ..r .h t, .,j' i`s ti ',3 i '$uY, '•�y •= /,! -Jincerely, fr' /� }"~ Sr, •art _ , t,
` C; t�ngi neeM ng linilt t 8 Ocisfnal S ned
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Teehni,cal Services:� blwE'
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rebruary 13,.973 '
Air. Villiam Thompson, Secretary :
Thompson Contractors, Incorporated R E QE I. VV E D
P. 0. Box 24$ Water'Quality Division
Rkher_ford_ ton, North Carolina u �373
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BUBjECT; Permit'No. 2585 >
Thompson Contractors, Inc, e:,{ern Ze;,ional C` ic^
Hiller. Creel{ Rock, Crusher.Ashev_iI1e, North
t Rutherford County
Dear Mr.'2hompsonr
xn accordance with; your application received November-21, 1972,.we are
for«ardi� herewith. Per_ mft No., 2S$5, dated I+'ebruary l3, i973, to Thompson
'Contractors, Inc., for the construction and operation of two (2) settling.
basins operated in series fora flow of g5;000,GPD of crushed -stone .washviater-'
with the first'basin being cleaned once'a week and the second basin being
cleaned at least once every six montha, the final effluent being discharged
into Miller Creek, a, tributary in' the Broad River Basin., �
This permit shall be.`effective from the'date�of.its issuance until
Jury 1, 1.977r and sha11 beo subject to the conditions and limitations as
' .specified therein.
Also, enclosed is a copy of WPC Form #S© "Cost of Iiastewater Treatment
Works. This farm is to'be completed and returned to this,office -within thirty 4
• ' (30)• days.'after the.project is completed.,
- one L(I) set of, approvod plans and specifications is being returned
to you.
Sincerely yours,
En' sure's i.iubb=
Cc: Mr., L. P... Benton;. Jr.. Assistant Director
Air. W . H. Mull t
Mr. C, A. Wright
I Technical Services
;Rutherford County Health Department
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NORTH CAROLINA
DEPA'RTME- F NAT-URAL AND ECONOMI RESOURCES '
'OFFI_CE• OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
Raleigh , North Carolina. ;
PERMIT
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes; or Other Wastes
In. accordance with the provisions of Article" 21 of.Chapter 143; General Statutes of .North Carolina '
as amended, and 'other. applicable'Laws, Rules and'-Regulation,d
4 PERMISSION IS, HEREBY -GRANTED TO
Thompson -Contractors, Inc.
111.1- .er Creek Rock' Crusher
Rutherford County
FOR THE `
construction and, operation of'two (2) ,settling basins operated in series
for. a flog. of 96000_.GPD of crushed stone washiiater, 'with 'tho first basin
being cleaned once a week and .the second basin- being cleaned at least once
every six months,. t6c. final effluent being. discharged into -Hiller Creek, a
tributary. .in the Broad River Basin, _
'Novembdr 21 ?�
in accordance- with the application received ___________________.�__, 19__, and in conformity with.
the plans, specifications, and other supporting data;'all of which are'filed with the- Office.of
Water and Air Resources and- are considered .a part of this Permit.
y .. .,.. July 1, 1977� = • 1 � .
This Permit shall be 'effective from the date of its issuance, until ___�_______
shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:, �-
1. This permit shall. become void' unless- t ie facilitie acre constructedin accordance
with the approved plans,. -specifications and -other supporting data and'are;completed
and placed in operation on or before- Aeril.1. 12Z&- or as this date may be amended.
2. The wastewater treatment facility sh li ,be -properly maintained and . operated in'
I such a manner as -to protect the receiving stream.
3• This permit shah, become void'in the event the facility produces an effluent
having more 'than M m1A of 30 minute settleable solids or otherwise fails to pro-
j duco_au effluent of such quality as tb protect the receiving -stream.
4. Reports on the operations' of the facilities; 'shall be iM nitted to • the ,staff
,. of tFie'Office of.Vater-and Air Resources at.Iregul.ar intervals and in such form_ and
detail as may be required 'by the Board of •its administrative staff.
S. The CompW, ai least six months prior to the expiration of this permit Mall ,
request its extension.. Upon• rcce*# of•. the request, the Board will review.. the adc=
c wacy''of ,the facility s described hdrain,, and if indicated, will extend. the permit
for sNriod, of tub -and under such conditions fuse limitations as ,deemed proper..
5. Tus is `a Class I Wastewater Treatment -Plant which requires that the operator
itx.'rosp+�nsalbde-chmxge ;hold a valid Grads T Certificate,. `.. .
i 1 M FMUARY 3 a
Permit issued this the'-, day. of ------------------,
By� ---- i------------------
n. tant Director
2585
Permit No..-- 0ffice of Water, and Air Resources•.