NCG020478_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20040503

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
RESCISSIONS .
PERMIT NO.
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COMPLETE FILE -HISTORICAL
DATE OF
RESCISSION
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William 6. Ross Jr., Secretary
Korth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Rusources
May 3, 2004
Mr, B. E. Sinuleton, Jr.
Nichols Mine
920 WEST 3RD STREET
WASHINGTON NC 27889
Subject: Rescission of NPDES General Permit
Permit Number NCG020478
Nichols Mine
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Sinideton;
Alan W. Klimek. P. 1". Director
Division of w:51er Quality,
Coleen 11. SuHmN, Deputy Director
Division of watcr Qu;llity
ECED
MAY - 5 2004
DWQ-WARO
Reference is made to your recent request for rescission of the suhiect NPDES General Permit. In the letter
provided by you dated May 12. 2003, the nine was found to he satisfactorily reclaimed. In accordance
with your request, NPDES General Permit NCG020478 is rescinded. effective immediately.
Please be advised that this permit rescission is based wholly upon your statement that the activities which
would require general permit coverage at the site have ceased or been eliminated. Division staff has not
visited the site to obtain independent verification. Operating a treatment facility, discharging wastewater
or discharging specific types of storntlwater to waters of the State without a valid NPDES permit will
subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day. Enforcement action will be
certlun for persons that have voluntarily relinquished permit coverage when, in fact, continuing permit
coverage was necessary. 11', in retrospect, you feel the site still requires permit coverage, you should notify
this office immediately. Furthermore, if in the future you wish to again discharge to the State's surface
waters, you must first apply for and receive a new NPDES permit.
If the facility is in the process of being sold, you will he performing a public service if you would inform
the new or prospective owners of their potential need for NPDES permit coverage.
I1' you have questions about this platter, please contact Karen Rust at [phone], extension 361 or
the Water Quality staff in our Washington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely. Q , �
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�F-) r Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Washineton.Regiona]_Offcc w/attachrrient
Stormwater & General Permits Unit
Point Source Compliance - ",/attachments
Central Files - w/attachments
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. B.E. Singleton, Jr.
B.E. Singleton & Sons, Inc.
920 West 3Td Street
Washington, NC 27889
Re: Nichols Mine
Permit No. 07-21
Beaufort County
Tar -Pamlico River Basin
Dear Mr. Singleton:
May 12, 2003
Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
An inspection was made of the above mine on May 5, 2003 in accordance with G.S.
74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
The mine was found to be satisfactorily reclaimed. Therefore, your company is
released from further reclamation responsibility for this site with respect to the Mining Act of
1971. 1 am returning your company's Surety Bond (No. 310576) issued by The Cincinnati
Insurance Company in the sum of $10,900.00 to you for your disposal.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Very truly yours,
Tracy E. vis, P.E., C.P.M.
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Floyd Williams, P.G.
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau
Mr. Bradley Bennett - DWQ
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.,Acting Director
May 10, 2002
B E Singleton Jr.
Nichols Mine
920 West 3Rd St
Washington NC 27889
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NCDENR
NORTH C4ROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Rescission of NPDES Permit
Permit No, NCG020478
Nichols Mine
Beaufort County
Dear Mr. Singleton:
MAY 2 4 2002
DWQ-WARO
Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject NPDES Permit.
Staff of the Washington Regional Office have confirmed that this Permit is no longer
required. Therefore, in accordance with your request, NPDES Permit No. NCG020478
is rescinded, effective immediately.
If in the future you wish to again discharge stormwater to the State's surface waters,
you must first apply for and receive a new NPDES Permit. Operating a facility without
a valid NPDES Permit will subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to
$25,000 per day.
If it would be helpful to discuss this matter further, I would suggest that you contact
the Water Quality staff, Washington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
cc: Beaufort County Health Department
Eashington.;-_Waier u`ality-Regional Supervisor�wlaitachments
Point Source Branch - Bradley Bennett
Operator Training and Certification
Point Source Compliance - Robert Farmer - w/attachments
Mr. Roosevelt Childress, EPA
Central Files - w/attachments
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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OaQf W A rFgQG Michael F. Easley, Govenor
( William G. Ross, Jr. Secretary
,. j r Department of Environment and Natural Resources
D `C Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
MEMORANDUM May 39 2002 D r
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To: Robert Farmer Ai
From: Robert Tankard �� t.tf:� - WAT[,�ST , ,: -; f
Subject: B. E. Singleton & Sons
Nichols Mine
Permit No. NCG020478
Beaufort County
B. E. Singleton & Sons has requested to rescind Permit No. NCG020478 per their letter
dated April 23, 2002. B. E. Singleton & Sons has discontinued operation at the site.
This office requests that Permit No. NCG020478 be rescinded. If you should have any
questions concerning this please call me at [phone].
Copy: WaRO
NPDES General Permits Unit
Central Files
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Caroline 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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B. E. Singleton & Sons, Inc.
Grading Contractors
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920 West 3rd Street
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
April 23, 2002
Mr. Robert Tankard
NCDENR
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
RE: Permit Number: NCG020478
Dear Robert,
APR. 2 =1 2i,021
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B. E. Singleton & Sons, Inc. would like to request Permit Number: NCG020478 be rescinded for
our Nichols Mine in Beaufort County due to this mine being inactive for the past year. The
reclamation work has been completed at this mine. Please call us at [phone] should'you
have questions. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
William R. WooIard
Office Manager

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Q Mu* R Michael F. Easley, Govenor
William G. Ross, Jr. Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
MEMORANDUM May 3, 2002
To: Robert Farmer
From: Robert Tankard k7-
Subject: B. E. Singleton & Sons
Nichols Mine
Permit No. NCG020478
Beaufort County
B. E. Singleton & Sons has requested to rescind Permit No. NCG020478 per their letter
dated April 23, 2002. B. E. Singleton & Sons has discontinued operation at the site.
This office requests that Permit No. NCG020478 be rescinded. If you should have any
questions concerning this please call me at [phone].
Copy: WaRO
NPDES General Permits Unit
Central Files
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

B. E. Singleton & Sons, Inc.
Grading Contractors
0
April 23, 2002
Mr. Robert Tankard
NCDENR
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
RE: Permit Number: NCG020478
Dear Robert,
RECEOVED
APR 2 4 2002
DWQ-WARO
920 West 3rd Street
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
B. E. Singleton & Sons, Inc. would like to request Permit Number: NCG020478 be rescinded for
our Nichols Mine in Beaufort County due to this mine being inactive for the past year. The
reclamation work has been completed at this mine. Please call us at [phone] should'you
have questions. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
William R. Woolard
Office Manager

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
13. E. Singleton & Sons
Attn: B.E. Singleton, Jr.
920 West 3" Street
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Dear Mr. Singleton:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 17, 2000
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WASNItIGTUI' ttFG10t;,`t OFFICE
Subject: General Permit No-NCG020000G-"C
Nichols Mine
COC NCG020478
Beaufort County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on February 12. 1999, 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 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 Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality 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 Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental, ermit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact ANTONIO EVANS at
telephone number 919/733-5083 ext. 584.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLIAM C. MILLS
Kerr T. Stevens
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Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
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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. NCG020478
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS 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,
B. E. Singleton & Sons
is hereby authorized to discharge mine dewatering and stormwater from a facility located at
Nichols Mine
1.5 Miles east of Brickkiln Road on Hootentown Road
Washington, NC
Beaufort County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Snode Creel:, class C-NSW waters, in the Tar -Pamlico
River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, II1,
IV, V, VI and VII of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective March 17. 2000,
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 17, 2000,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLiAM C. MILLS
for Kerr T, Stevens. Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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