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Annual Permit Fee Open
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated with
your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless of the facility's
operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation. Operating without a valid
permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and you later decide a permit is
needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied due to changes in environmental,
regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Invoice Number:
Permit Number:
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NCG020852
Greene County
Rosewood Mine
Harvey R. Lewis
ER Lewis Construction Company Inc
PO Box 565
Greenville, NC 27835
Annual Fee Period: 2015-09-01 to 2016-08-31
Invoice Date: 12110/2015
Due Date: 01 /09/2016
Annual Fee: $200.00
Notes:
1. You may pay either by check/money order OR by electronic payment.
2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to: _
NCDENR - Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Attn: Stormwater Billing
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, INC 27699-1612
3. If payment is electronic, see htt :// ortal.ncdencor /web/w /hot -to ics/e a ment for additional details. See
http.//I)ortal.ncdenr.org/web/wa/epayment to pay electronically. Only eCheck transactions are allowed at this time. Credit card
transactions are not accepted.
4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
6. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
7. Should you have any questions regarding this invoice, please contact the Annual Administering and Compliance Fee
Coordinator at 919-707-9220.
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Invoice Number: 2015PROl 1604
Permit Number: NCG020852
Greene County
Rosewood Mine
Harvey R. Lewis
ER Lewis Construction Company Inc
PO Box 565
Greenville, NC 27835
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Annual Fee Period: 2015-09-01 to 2016-08-31
Invoice Date: 12/10/2015
Due Date: 1/9/2016
Annual Fee: $200.00
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
September 13, 2013
Mr: Harvey Lewis
ER Lewis Construction Company Inc
PO Box 565
Greenville, NC 27835-7835
Pat McCrory, Govenor
John E. Skvada III, Secretary
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Rosewood Mine
COC Number NCG020852
Pitt County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under Stormwater General Permit
NCG020646 received September 6, 2013, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
(DEMLR) is forwarding herewith the reissued Certificate of Coverage and 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 October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended.)
Also note that this permit takes the place of a previous permit issued to your facility that expired. The
previous permit became inactive in our system after it expired. Due to federal requirements we are
unable to reissue coverage under the previous inactive permit number. Permit number NCG020646 is
inactive and your coverage is replace by this permit number NCG020852.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of the stormwater General Permit
o A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Copies of the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form
• Copies of the Annual Discharge Monitoring Report Form (if applicable)
• Copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater only, and it specifies your obligations with
respect to stormwater discharge controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review
the new permit to familiarize yourself with all changes in the reissued permit. Significant changes to the
General Permit are outlined in the attached Technical Bulletin.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX: 919-715-8801
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: hftp:llportal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/
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Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DEMLR.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
DENR, nor does it 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 the DEMLR Stormwater.
Permitting Program ar9l9-807-6300.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED B)
KEN PICKLE
for Tracy E. Davis
cc: Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Program Files
Washington Surface Water Protection Section Supervisor
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020646
STORMWATER DISCHARGES 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,
ER Lewis Construction Company Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at:
Rosewood Mine
Po Box 565
Greenville
Pitt County
to receiving waters designated as Tributary to Contentnea Creek, a class C, SW, NSW
waterbody in the Neuse River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, III, IV, V, and VI of the General
Permit as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 13, 2013.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day September 13, 2013.
ORIGINAL SIGNED Bl
KEN PICKLE
for Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Permit Coverage
Renewal Application Form
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Number
Stormwater Discharge Permit NCCO20646
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The following is the owner affiliation information currently in our database for your facility. Please review this information carefully and make all
corrections/additions as necessary in die space provided to the right of the current information,
Owner Affiliation Information " Reissued Permit will be wailed to the owner address
Owner / Organization Name: ER Lewis Construction Company Inc
Owner Contact: Harvey Lewis
Mailing Address: PO Box 565 -
Greenville, NC 27835-7835
Phone Number: (252)321-I101
Fax Number:
E-mail address:
Facility/Permit Contact Information
If there has been any change to your facility/ permit contact information, please indicate updates in the space provided below.
Facility Name:
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Phone Number:
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Impaired Waters/TMDL
Does this facility discharge to waters listed as impaired or waters with a finalized TMDL?)Q Yes ❑ No ❑ Don't Know
(For information on these waters refer to http://h?o.em�state.nc.uslsu/Impaired Waters TMDLI) .
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief etch information is true,
complete and accurate.
Signature Date
Print or type nanrc person signing above Title
Please return this completed renewal application form to: Stormwater Permitting Unit PPS
Attn: Robert Patterson1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 P
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Division of Water Quality
February 24, 2006
Mr. Harvey R. Lewis
E.R. Lewis Construction Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 565
Greenville, NC 27835
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Rosewood Mine
COC No. NCG020646
Greene County
Dear Mr. Lewis:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on October 8, 2004
we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage (COC) 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 May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently
amended).
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 permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit please contact Aisha Lau at telephone
number (919) 733-5083 ext. 578.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY -
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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. NCG020646
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,
E.R. Lewis Construction Company; Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment systems and
discharges associated with mine dewatering from a facility located at
Rosewood Mine
North side of NC Hwy. 903, approx. 0.5 miles W of NCSR 1004
Greenville
Greene County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Contentnea Creek, a class C, SW, NSW water, in the
Neuse River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts 111, III, IV, V, VI and VII of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 24, 2006.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 24, 2006.
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Alan W. Klimek, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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Hi Aisha
Here is my contact info. It was nice talking to you.
Thanks for your help.
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252-946-7437
MKE Environmental
604 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
April 29, 2003
Mr. Harvey R. Lewis
E. R. Lewis Construction Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 565
Greenville, North Carolina 27834
RE: Mining Permit No. 40-17
Rosewood Mine
Greene County
Neuse River Basin
Dear Mr. Lewis:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Your request to have the above referenced mining permit, issued to Rosewood Farms,
LLC, transferred in its entirety to your company has been approved. In addition, your request
to have the mining permit modified has been approved. The modification is to change the 25-
foot buffer around the permit boundary from undisturbed to unexcavated as indicated on the
mine map received by the Land Quality Section on March 27, 2003. As we have received the
required surety in an amount sufficient to cover the present operation, I am enclosing the
transferred and modified mining permit. The permit number, expiration date and mine name
shall remain the same as before the transfer and modification.
Please review the permit carefully and notify this office of any objections or questions
you may have concerning the terms of the permit. It is your responsibility to fully understand
and comply with the conditions of your mining permit. I would like to draw your particular
attention to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating
Condition Nos. 4.C., 9., and 13. and Reclamation Condition No. 3.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage and affected acreage for this site are both 49.94
acres, as indicated in the transfer and modification request and on the mine map received by
the Land Quality Section on March 27, 2003.
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Tracy E. vis, P.E., C.P.M.
State Mining Specialist
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Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, w/enclosures
Ms. Shannon Deaton-WRC, w/enclosures
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
E. R. Lewis Construction Company, Inc.
Rosewood Mine
Greene County - Permit No. 40-17
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation. will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: November 13, 2011
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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and.that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
January 28, 2002: This permit has been modified to change the permittee name from
Rosewood Mine to Rosewood Farms, LLC.
April 29, 2003: This permit has been modified to change the 25-foot buffer around the permit
boundary from undisturbed to unexcavated as indicated on the mine map received by the Land
Quality Section on March 27, 2003.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until November 13, 2011.
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Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and to
the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance with
any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact the
Stormwater Section, Division of Water Quality, to secure any necessary stormwater
permits or other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary shall
be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 75 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of
that waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen dikes,
silt check dams, silt retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in
the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent sediment from
discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected areas around the mine excavations shall be diverted
internal to said excavations.
C. Mining activities shall be conducted as indicated on the mine map dated September
11, 2001 and received by the Land Quality Section on March 27, 2003.
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5. All mining permit boundaries (49.94 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100 foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum of 25 foot unexcavated) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit area
unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from both the
Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal shall be consistent
with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971 generated
on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be disposed of in a
designated refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of in a
disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste Management. No petroleum
products, acids, solvents or their storage containers or any other material that may
be considered hazardous shall be disposed of within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically listed
under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3, wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit boundary,
the following information must be provided to and approved by the Division of Land
Resources orior to commencement of such disposal:
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1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the seasonally
high water table; and,
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control
plan contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved
revision to it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the
Department prior to on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$156,500.00 blanket bond (of which $37,700.00 is required for this site), is
sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application. This
security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land
shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted
access to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological
resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his employ
encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be provided to the
county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North Carolina Division of
Archives and History.
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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,.: .
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.
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B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10.A.
through D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates Species Rate. Lbs/Acre
February 15 - April 1 Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1 - July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1 - October 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25 - February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soil Amendments
Lime: 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test
Fertilizer: 1000 Ibs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch: All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of
2000 Ibs/acre and anchored appropriately.
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Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued November 13, 2001 to Rosewood Mine and modified January 28,
2002, is hereby simultaneously transferred in its entirety to E. R. Lewis Construction
Company, Inc. and modified this 29'" day of April, 2003 pursuant to G.S. 74-51 and 52,
respectively.
By:
James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND PROCESS WASTEWATER
UNDER THE
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, this permit
is hereby issued to all owners or operators, hereafter permittees, which are covered by this permit
as evidenced by receipt of a Certificate of Coverage by the Environmental Management
Commission to allow the discharge of stormwater, mine dewatering wastewater, and process
wastewater to the surface waters of North Carolina or to a separate storm sewer system
conveying discharges to surface waters in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth
herein.
Coverage under this general permit is applicable to:
Stormwater point source discharge outfalls associated with mining and quarrying of
nonmetallic minerals (except fuels), land disturbance, and vehicle maintenance.
• Mine dewatering wastewater discharge outfalls.
• Wastewater discharge outfalls from sand and/or gravel operations.
• Nondischarging closed loop recycle systems.
• Process recycle wastewater discharge outfalls.
The following activities and their associated discharges are specifically excluded from coverage
under this General Permit: borrow pits covered by the DOT statewide stormwater permit, peat
mining, coal mining, metal mining, oil and gas extraction operations, and combined
mining/asphalt operations (where the asphalt operation is not covered by a separate permit).
The General Permit shall become effective on January 19, 2005.
The General Permit shall expire at midnight on December 31, 2009.
Signed this day January 19, 2005.
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. NCG020000
PART
Section A:
Section B:
PART II
Section A:
Section B:
PART III
Section A:
Section B:
Section C:
PART IV
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
General Permit Coverage
Permitted Activities
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A TREATMENT
FACILITY
Requirements to Construct New or Expanded Treatment Facilities
Requirements For Operation of a Treatment Facility
MONITORING, CONTROLS AND LIMITATIONS FOR PERMITTED
DISCHARGES
Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) Plan
Analytical and Qualitative Monitoring Requirements for Discharges Composed
Entirely of Stormwater
Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements for Mine Dewatering and Process
Wastewater Discharges
STANDARD CONDITIONS
Section A: Compliance and Liability
1.
Compliance Schedule
2.
Duty to Comply
3.
Duty to Mitigate
4.
Civil and Criminal Liability
5.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
6.
Property Rights
7.
Severability
8.
Duty to Provide Information
9.
Penalties for Tampering
10.
Penalties for Falsification of Reports
Section B: General Conditions
1. General Permit Expiration
2. Transfers
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3. When an Individual Permit May be Required
4. When an Individual Permit May be Requested
5. Signatory Requirements
6. General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or
Termination
7. Certificate of Coverage Actions
Section C: Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Controls
1. Proper Operation and Maintenance
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
3. Bypassing of Wastewater or Stormwater Control Facilities
Section D: Monitoring and Records
1.
Representative Sampling
2.
Recording Results
3.
Flow Measurements
4.
Test Procedures
5.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
6.
Representative Outfall
7.
Records Retention
8.
Inspection and Entry
Section E: Reporting
Requirements
1.
Discharge Monitoring Reports
2.
Submitting Reports
3.
Availability of Reports
4.
Non-Stormwater Discharges
5.
Planned Changes
6.
Anticipated Noncompliance
7.
Bypass
8.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
9.
Other Noncompliance
10.
Other Information
PART V LIMITATIONS REOPENER
PART VI ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
PART VII DEFINITIONS
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Permit No. NCG020000
PART I INTRODUCTION
SECTION A: GENERAL PERMIT COVERAGE
All persons desiring to have facilities covered by this General Permit must register with the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) by the filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and applicable fees.
The NOI shall be submitted and a certificate of coverage issued prior to any discharge of
stormwater associated with industrial activity, mine dewatering wastewater or process
wastewater that has a point source discharge to the surface waters of the state.
This General Permit covers mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals (except fuels)
including borrow pits that would not be covered under the statewide DOT stormwater permit)
and active or inactive mines that discharge stormwater contaminated with or that has come in
contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate products, finished products, byproducts
or waste products located at the site of such operations and stormwater runoff from vehicle
maintenance areas. This General Permit also covers discharge of wastewater from processing
mined materials and mine dewatering wastewater from the groundwater and/or stormwater that
accumulates in the mine pit.
Any owner or operator not wishing to be covered or limited by this General Permit may make
application for an individual NPDES permit in accordance with NPDES procedures in 15A
NCAC 2H .0100, stating the reasons supporting the request. Any application for an individual
permit should be made at least 180 days prior to commencement of discharge.
This General Permit does not cover activities or discharges covered by an individual NPDES
permit until the individual permit has expired or has been revoked. Any person conducting an
activity covered by an individual permit but which could be covered by this General Permit may
request that the individual permit be revoked and coverage under this General Permit be
provided.
Facilities submitting NOIs for coverage under this permit, prior to establishment or approval of a
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for a priority pollutant(s) for stormwater discharges (i.e.
wet weather flows), may be covered under this permit during its term. For such facilities
continued coverage under the reissuance of this permit is subject to the facility demonstrating
that it does not have a reasonable potential to violate applicable water quality standards for such
pollutants due to the stormwater discharge(s). For facilities that do have a reasonable potential
for violation of applicable water quality standards due to the stormwater discharge(s) the facility
shall apply for an individual permit 180 days prior to the expiration of this general permit. Once
the individual permit is issued and becomes effective the facility will no longer have coverage
under the general permit. A list of approved TMDLs for the state of North Carolina can be found
at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/General_TMDLs.htm.
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SECTION B: PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until this permit expires or is modified or revoked, the permittee is authorized to discharge
stormwater, mine dewatering and process wastewater to the surface waters of North Carolina or a
separate storm sewer system which has been adequately treated and managed in accordance with
the terms and conditions of this General Permit. All discharges shall be in accordance with the
conditions of this permit.
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited unless it is an
allowable non-stormwater discharge or is covered by another permit, authorization or approval.
The discharges allowed by this General Permit shall not cause or contribute to violations of
Water Quality Standards. Discharges allowed by this permit must meet applicable wetland
standards as outlined in 15A NCAC 2B .0230 and .0231 and water quality certification
requirements as outlined in 15A NCAC 21-1.0500.
This permit does not relieve the permitee from responsibility for compliance with any other
applicable federal, state or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order or decree.
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Permit No. NCG020000
PART II AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A
TREATMENT FACILITY
Mining operations which involve construction and operation of treatment facilities for mine
dewatering wastewater or process wastewater (such as saw water, wash water, etc.) are subject
to construction and operation requirements for these facilities as outlined in Section A and
Section B below.
SECTION A: REQUIREMENTS TO CONSTRUCT NEW OR EXPANDING
TREATMENT FACILITIES
All new or expanding treatment facilities must receive an Authorization to Construct (A
to C) from DWQ.
Application for the A to C requires that plans and specifications be submitted to the
Division of Water Quality, Stormwater Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 for approval.
Upon approval of the plans and specifications by the Division, a set of approved plans
and specifications for the subject project will be returned to the permittee. These plans
must be retained by the permittee for the life of the treatment facility.
4. Upon receipt of an approved A to C, the approved treatment facilities shall be constructed
in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications,
and other supporting data. The treatment facilities shall be constructed to meet the
effluent limitations in Part III, Section C of this general permit.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of a permitted facility, a
certification of plans and specifications must be received from a professional engineer in
accordance with G.S. 89-25 certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in
accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
materials. Mail the Certification of plans and specifications to the Division of Water
Quality, Stormwater Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1617.
6. The DWQ Regional Office shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of
operation of the installed facilities so that an in place inspection can be made if the
Regional Office so desires. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made
during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
excluding State Holidays.
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Existing, new and expanding treatment facilities shall be subject to the following operational
requirements.
SECTION B: REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION OF A TREATMENT FACILITY
Operation and maintenance of treatment facilities must be in accordance with the
requirements in this General Permit. For the purposes of this permit no documentation
other than a signed Certificate of Coverage is required to operate an existing treatment
facility. New facilities must also have an Authorization to Construct permit.
2. Diversion or bypass of untreated wastewater from a treatment facility is prohibited except
under provisions of this permit in Part W, Section C.3.
3. In the event that a facility fails to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
actions that may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
4. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the permittee of the responsibility for
damages to surface waters of the State resulting from the operation of a treatment facility.
5. Any discharge from a treatment system to groundwater must protect the groundwater
standards specified in 15A NCAC 2L, Groundwater Classification and Standards.
Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed reasonably necessary by the Division,
shall be provided.
No chemical flocculants shall be used in the treatment facility without written
authorization from the Division.
All discharges of mine dewatering wastewater and process wastewater will be monitored
in accordance with Part III, Section C of this permit.
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Permit No. NCG020000
PART III MONITORING, CONTROLS, AND LIMITATIONS FOR
PERMITTED DISCHARGES
SECTION A: STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) PLAN
The permittee shall implement stormwater BMPs to ensure that contaminants do not enter
surface waters via stormwater that comes in contact with any unstabilized overburden,
raw materials, intermediate products, finished products, byproducts or waste products
located on the site covered by this permit. A BMP Plan shall be developed in accordance
with the requirements of this section. The BMP Plan requirement, or portions of the plan
requirement, may be met by utilizing appropriate requirements in other documented plans
specific to the permitted facility.
2. Management of Stormwater Runoff and Runon. The permittee shall maintain stormwater
BMPs for land disturbance areas and outside process areas. In addition, controls should
be used to limit or isolate selected land disturbance and process areas and limit the
amount of off site stormwater runon to those areas. Appropriate Best Management
Practices (BMPs) should be used to divert, infiltrate, reuse or otherwise manage
stormwater runoff and runon in a manner that reduces pollutants in stormwater
discharges leaving the site. Appropriate BMPs may include but are not limited to:
vegetative swales, berms, use of reclaimed mine areas, and reuse of collected stormwater
(such as for an industrial process or as an irrigation source).
BMP Controls Inspection and Maintenance. All stormwater BMPs shall be inspected by
or under the direction of the permittee at least once every seven calendar days and within
24 hours after any storm event that results in a discharge. The BMPs implemented shall
be operated and maintained so that they are cleaned out when the sediment storage
capacity has been reduced by 50%. If any visible sedimentation is leaving the property,
corrective action shall be taken to reduce the discharge of sediments. Visible
sedimentation found offsite shall be recorded with a brief explanation as to the measures
taken to prevent future releases as well as any measures taken to remove the sediment that
left the site. All other stormwater specific controls (e.g. oil /water separators) shall be
inspected and qualitatively monitored (as per Part III.13.3) on a semiannual schedule, once
in the fall (September -November) and once during the spring (April -June). A log of
sampling data and of activities taken to implement BMPs associated with the vehicle
maintenance activities shall be maintained and incorporated into the BMP Plan and kept
onsite for the duration of the permit term and made available to the Director upon request.
4. Erosion and Sedimentation Control. The permittee shall implement the management
practices and the erosion and sedimentation control measures that are included in the
mining permit or erosion and sedimentation control permit issued by the Division of Land
Resources. Compliance with the issued permit is considered a requirement of this
general permit. Any deviation from the issued permit, or amendments to the issued
permit, that impacts water quality shall constitute a violation of the terms and conditions
of this general permit. A signed copy of the issued permit including the approved erosion
and sedimentation control measures and the reclamation plan shall be maintained on the
site at all times. Once an area is released by the Division of Land Resources in
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Permit No. NCG020000
accordance with NCGS Chapter 74, Article 7, it shall no longer be subject to this general
permit.
5. Preventive Maintenance Inspections and Good Housekeeping Practices. Equipment
utilized during mining activity on a site must be operated and maintained in such a
manner as to prevent potential or actual pollution of the surface water or ground waters of
the state. Fuels, lubricants, coolants, and hydraulic fluids, or any other petroleum
products, shall not be discharged on the ground or into surface waters. Spent fluids shall
be disposed of in a manner so as not to enter the surface waters or ground waters of the
state and in accordance with applicable federal disposal regulations. Any spilled fluids
shall be cleaned up to the maximum extent practicable and disposed of in a manner that
does not allow their entry into the surface waters or ground waters of the state.
6. Secondary Containment. The permittee shall provide secondary containment for bulk
storage of liquid materials, storage of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) water priority chemicals, or storage of
hazardous liquids substances to prevent leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater
runoff. If the secondary containment devices are connected directly to stormwater
conveyance systems, the connection shall be controlled by manually activated valves or
other similar devices (which shall be secured with a locking mechanism) and any
stormwater that accumulates in the containment area shall be at a minimum visually
observed for color, foam, outfall staining, visible sheens and dry weather flow, prior to
release of the accumulated stormwater. Accumulated stormwater shall be released if
found to be uncontaminated by the material stored within the containment area.
SECTION B: ANALYTICAL AND QUALITATIVE MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
FOR DISCHARGES COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF STORMWATER
Analytical monitoring for stormwater discharges shall be performed for parameters as specified
in Tables 1 through 4. All analytical monitoring shall be performed during a representative storm
event as defined in Part VII. For each parameter, the arithmetic mean of all analytical sampling
results collected during the term of the permit may be calculated for each individual outfall and
compared to the cut-off concentrations listed in Tables 2 and 4. If the arithmetic mean is less
than the specified cut-off concentration for a given parameter, the facility is not required to
continue annual monitoring for that parameter (at that outfall) until the last year of the permit
unless a significant change in facility operations or configuration occurs. If a cut-off
concentration results in discontinued analytical monitoring at an individual discharge outfall, the
permittee is required to maintain facility operations that ensure the continuation of stormwater
runoff quality. The permittee must perform analytical sampling during the first and last year of
the permit term regardless of cut-off concentration conditions.
In situations where stormwater runoff is controlled by some type basin or retention/detention
pond, the following provisions are applicable for sample collection for analytical monitoring:
• Analytical monitoring for stormwater discharges from a basin or other similar control
structures must be performed within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
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Analytical monitoring for a basin /pond designed to contain the 10-year design storm (see
Part VII, Definitions) without discharging is not required. Qualitative monitoring for color,
foam, outfall staining, visible sheen and dry weather flow is the only monitoring requirement.
Analytical and qualitative monitoring are not required for a basin/pond designed to contain
the 25-year, 24-hour storm (see Part VII, Definitions) without discharging. A basin/ pond
meeting this provision is considered a non -discharging stormwater control.
Analytical Monitoring for Stormwater Discharges from Land Disturbance and
Process Areas.
Analytical monitoring for stormwater discharges from land disturbance and process areas
shall be performed as specified in Table 1.
Table 1. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for Stormwater Discharges from Land
Disturbing Activities and Process Areas
Discharge
Characteristics �_�
Units
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ml/1
Annually
Grab
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Total Suspended Solids
mo 1
Annually
Grab
SDO
Turbidity
NTU
Annually
Grab
SDO
Total Rainfa114
inches
Annually
Event Duration4
minutes
Annually
Total Flow4
MG
Annually
SDO
Footnotes:
1 Measurement Frequency: Once per year during a representative storm event. A year is defined as the 12 month period beginning on the
month and day of issuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
2 The sample is collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge from the outfall.
3 Sample location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative outfall status has been granted.
4 For each sampled representative storm event, the total precipitation, storm duration, and total flow must be monitored. Total flow shall be
either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the amount of built -upon (impervious)
area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event.
Table 2. Analytical Monitoring Cut-off Concentrations for Stormwater Discharges
from Land Disturbance Activities and Process Areas
Disehare:Chaiacteristics ;t-1,rCuf-""off+Concentration"r'
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/1
Total Suspended Solids
100 mg/1
Turbidity (Freshwater non -trout streams)
50 NTU
Turbidity (Non -trout lakes and saltwaters)
25 NTU
Turbidity (Trout waters)
10 NTU
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2. Analytical Monitoring for On -site Vehicle Maintenance.
Facilities which have any on -site vehicle maintenance activity that uses more than 55
gallons of new motor oil per month when averaged over the calendar year shall perform
analytical monitoring as specified below in Table 3. This monitoring shall be performed
at all outfalls which discharge stormwater runoff from the vehicle maintenance areas.
Table 3. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for Stormwater Discharges from On -Site
Vehicle Maintenance Areas
Discharge Characteristics,
Units . ,1
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- Measurement,.
Fieguenc y`
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Ty p el
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Location2
g
S.U.
Annually
Grab
SDO
Oil and Grease
mg/1
Annually
Grab
SDO
Total Suspended Solids
mg/1
Annually
Grab
SDO
Total Rainfa113
inches
Annually
Grab
Event Duration3
minutes
Annually
Grab
Total Flow3
MG
Annually
Grab
SDO
Foomotes:
I The sample is collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge.
2 Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) that discharges stormwater runoff from
area(s) where vehicle maintenance activities occur.
3 Total flow shall be; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the amount of built -
upon (impervious) area, and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the
rainfall event. Total precipitation and duration of the rainfall event measured shall result from the sampled representative storm event.
Table 4. Cut-off Concentrations for On -Site Vehicle Maintenance Activities
,Dischar'e:.Char Acteristic5,`t tir`i+:�"°`r ," ':'�°. .
Cut-offsConcentr'ation-
g1
within range the 6.0 — 9.0
Oil and Grease
30 mg/1
Total Suspended Solids
100 mg/1
Footnotes:
I pH cannot be averaged due to the nature of the logarithmic pH scale. The most recent pH sample result shall be used for cut-off
concentration purposes.
3. Qualitative Monitoring for Stormwater Discharges from Land Disturbance Areas,
Process Areas and Vehicle Maintenance Areas.
Qualitative monitoring requires a visual inspection of all stormwater outfalls with
stormwater runoff from land disturbance, process or vehicle maintenance areas regardless
of representative outfall status or cut-off concentrations and shall be performed as
specified below in Table 5. No analytical tests are required.
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The first qualitative monitoring event during the term of the permit must coincide with
the initial analytical monitoring event (regardless of the season). All other qualitative
monitoring will be performed twice per year, once in the spring (April - June) and once in
the fall (September - November) and does not need to be performed during a
representative storm event.
Table 5. Qualitative Monitoring Requirements
•Dischar'ge`Ch'ai•acterishcs;,;
Frequency ry
,Monrtonng„
<.Locationlu
Color
Semi -Annual
SDO
Odor
Semi -Annual
SDO
Clarity
Semi -Annual
SDO
Floating Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Suspended Solids
Semi -Annual
SDO
Foam
Semi -Annual
SDO
Oil Sheen
Semi -Annual
SDO
Deposition at or immediately below the
outfall
Semi -Annual
SDO
Erosion at or immediately below the
outfall
Semi -Annual
SDO
Other obvious indicators
of stormwater pollution
Semi -Annual
SDO
Footnotes:
I Monitoring location: Qualitative monitoring shall be performed at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) associated with land
disturbance areas, process areas and vehicle maintenance areas regardless of representative outfall status.
SECTION C: EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
FOR MINE DEWATERING WASTEWATER AND PROCESS .
WASTEWATER
Mine Dewatering Wastewater (including Borrow Pits)
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
pennittee is authorized to discharge mine dewatering wastewater controlled in accordance with
the conditions of this permit. Mine dewatering activities that have the potential to drain wetlands
must have secured and implemented an Operation and Monitoring Plan approved by the
Division. Operation and Maintenance Plans shall include, but are not limited to:
Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of pumping and, as necessary,
establish the pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts.
Detailed plans to maintain the surrounding hydrology and the respective monitoring to
demonstrate compliance.
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Altemative site specific pumping and monitoring regimes may be approved by the Division on a
case -by -case basis.
The discharge of Mine dewatering wastewater that is directly pumped from the pit through an
erosion and sedimentation control structure prior to discharging to surface waters is not required
to receive an authorization to construct in accordance with Part H, Sections A and B. Mine
dewatering wastewater discharges which requires additional treatment other than erosion and
sedimentation control structures are subject to the authorization to construct requirement.
Analytical monitoring of mine dewatering wastewater shall be performed as specified below in
Table 6. For each parameter, an effluent limitation is contained in Table 9. An exceedence of any
of these limitations is a violation of the permit conditions and may be subject to enforcement
action as specified in Part IV, Section A.2 of this permit.
Table 6. Monitoring Requirements for Mine Dewatering Wastewater
Discharge, '.
Charaderistics',
"'` `
Units ..,
;Measurement
--Fre uenul
,;Sample
Tv e?., .
'Sample C;
Location3...'
H
S.U.
Quarterly
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
mul
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Suspended Solids5
mg/1
Quarterly
Grab
E
Turbidity
NTU
Quarterly
Grab
E or U,D
Fecal Coliform6
couml
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Flow4
MG
Quarterly
E
Footnotes:
I The monitoring frequency is quarterly unless the effluent limitation in Table 9 is exceeded at which time
monthly monitoring will be required for that parameter for the remaining permit term.
2 A grab sample is not required for pH and TSS from a basin/ pond designed to contain or treat mine dewatering
wastewater that results from rainfall in excess of 10-yr, 24-hr storm (this exemption is not available for mine
dewatering of clay pits).
3 Sample Location: E - Effluent, U - Upstream, D - Downstream
4 Total Flow volume shall be recorded by a continuous flow measurement instrument. Alternatively, pump curves
and pump logs may be used as a means to calculate flow volume.
5 Only facilities mining Industrial Sand are required to monitor for this parameter.
6 Only facilities discharging to waters classified as SA waters are required to monitor for this parameter
2. Wastewater Associated With Sand/Gravel Mining
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge wastewater from mining of sand and/or gravel operations.
For the purposes of this permit, wastewater from mining of sand and/or gravel is water that that
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is conveyed from the mined sand and/or gravel through an erosion and sedimentation control
facility prior to discharging to surface waters. Authorization to construct and operate
requirements (Part 11, Sections A and B) are not applicable to this type of wastewater operation.
Analytical monitoring of wastewater draining from mined sand and/or gravel shall be performed
as specified below in Table 7. For each parameter, an effluent limitation is contained in Table 9.
An exceedence of any of these limitations will result in a violation of the permit conditions and
may be subject to enforcement action as specified in Part IV, Section A.2 of this permit.
Table 7. Monitoring Requirements for Wastewater from Sand and/or Gravel Mining
Discharge
;,Characteristics >
Un its . `4
Measurement
Fre uencv'1_
.`,rSample
T e2.. f
„Sample
Location? `•
H
S.U.
Quarterly
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
ml/1
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Suspended Solids5
mg/1
Quarterly
Grab
E
Turbidity
NTU
Quarterly
Grab
E or U,D
Total Flow4
MG
Quarterly
E
Footnotes:
1 The monitoring frequency is quarterly unless the effluent limitation in Table 9 is exceeded at which time monthly
monitoring will be required for that parameter for the remaining permit term.
2 A grab sample is not required for pH and TSS from a basin/ pond designed to contain or treat process wastewater
that results from rainfall in excess of 10-yr, 24-hr storm.
3 Sample Location: E — Effluent, or combined (U — Upstream, D — Downstream)
4 Total Flow volume shall be recorded by a continuous flow measurement instrument. Alternatively, pump curves
and pump logs may be used as a means to calculate flow volume.
5 Only facilities mining Industrial Sand are required to monitor for this parameter.
3. Overflow From a Closed Loop Process Recycle Wastewater System Designed to Operate
With Minimum of Two Feet of Freeboard
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge overflow from the following closed loop process recycle
wastewater systems
designed and operated with two feet of freeboard during normal operation:
a) Sand, Gravel and Stone Washing Operations
b) Dimension Stone Cutting Operations
c) Crusher Dust Control Operations
For the purposes of this permit, overflow refers to a discharge that occurs as a result of a
precipitation event that over -tops the two feet of freeboard. Closed loop is defined as limiting the
water entering the system to makeup water that is added to operate the system at or below the two
feet of freeboard and/or precipitation that falls directly into the system. The system would also be
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designed to exclude stormwater runoff from draining into the system. Authorization to construct
and operate requirements (Part II, Sections A and B) are not applicable to this type of process
wastewater operation.
No analytical monitoring is required for overflow from closed loop process recycle wastewater
systems designed to operate with two feet of freeboard.
4. Overflow From Other Process Recycle Wastewater Systems
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
permittee is authorized to discharge overflow from the following process recycle wastewater
systems that are not designed as closed loop recycle systems with two feet of freeboard:
a) Sand, Gravel and Stone Washing Operations
b) Dimension Stone Cutting Operations
c) Air Scrubbing and Dust Control Operations
Analytical monitoring of overflow from process recycle wastewater systems that are not designed
as closed loop recycle systems with two feet of freeboard shall be performed as specified below in
Table 8. For the purposes of this permit, overflow refers to a discharge of process wastewater as a
result of a precipitation event. These systems don't meet the requirements for closed loop recycle
systems and are not designed and operated with two feet of freeboard. Authorization to construct
and operate requirements (Part II, Sections A and B) are applicable to this type of process
wastewater operation.
Table 8. Monitoring Requirements for Overflow From Process Recycle Wastewater Systems
^� Discharge ' '
�'ics,.
°, ', i
Measurement' r�
Sample
Sample
W
� "oc'ationGhaiacterst
g
S.U.
Quarterly
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
ml/1
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Suspended Solids5
mg/l
Qu erly
Grab
E
Turbidity
NTU
Quarterly
Grab
E or U,D
Total Flow4
MG
Quarterl
E
Footnotes:
I The monitoring frequency is quarterly unless the effluent limitation in Table 9 is exceeded at which time monthly
monitoring will be required for that parameter for the remaining permit term.
2 A grab sample is not required for pH and TSS from a basin/ pond designed to contain or treat process wastewater
that results from rainfall in excess of 10-yr, 24-hr storm.
3 Sample Location: E — Effluent, or combined (U — Upstream, D — Downstream)
4 Total Flow volume shall be recorded by a continuous flow measurement instrument. Alternatively, pump curves
and pump logs may be used as a means to calculate flow volume.
5 Only facilities mining Industrial Sand are required to monitor for this parameter.
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Table 9. Effluent Limitations for Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering Wastewater
Dischar e:Characteristics
EffltlentLimitations, r.
iYIohthlV era a
Daily. Maximum._
Settleable Solids
0.1 m1/1
0.2 ml/I
Total Suspended Solids (Industrial Sand Mining)2
25 mg/1
45 mg/1
H Ranget
--------
6.0 — 9.0
Turbidity (Freshwater non -trout streams)
--------
50 NTU
Turbidity (Non -trout lakes and saltwaters)
--------
25 NTU
Turbidity (Trout waters)
--------
10 NTU
Footnotes:
1 The pH range for saltwater is 6.8-8.5. Designated swamp waters can have a pH as low as 4.3 if due to natural
conditions.
2 Monthly Average Limit for discharges to waters designated as HQW waters is 20 mg/l
5. BMP Conditions
a) The permittee shall utilize best management practices to ensure that contaminants do not
enter the surface waters as a result of blasting at the site.
b) The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Director prior to utilizing any chemical
flocculants.
6. Residual Management
The residuals generated from treatment facilities used to meet the effluent limitations must be
disposed of in accordance with applicable standards and in a manner such as to prevent any
pollutants from such materials from entering waters of the state or navigable waters of the United
States.
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PART IV STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL
PERMITS
SECTION A: COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
Compliance Schedule
a. The permittee shall comply with Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater
discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) For Discharge From Process Areas and Vehicle Maintenance Activities:
(a) Existing Facilities with First Stormwater Permit. Develop and implement BMPs
and stormwater controls as appropriate within the first 12 months of permit
coverage.
(b) Proposed Facilities. Develop and implement BMPs and stormwater controls, as
appropriate prior to beginning mining operations.
(2) For Discharges From Land Disturbance Activities:
(a) Existing Facilities with First Stormwater Permit. Implement BMPs and
stormwater controls as appropriate, on the effective date of permit coverage.
(b) Proposed Facilities. Develop and implement BMPs and stormwater controls as
appropriate prior to beginning land disturbance activity.
b. The permittee shall comply with Effluent Limitations for wastewater discharges by the
effective date of the permit unless otherwise specified in the permit.
Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this general permit. Any permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for
enforcement action; for certificate of coverage termination, revocation and reissuance, or
modification; or denial of a certificate of coverage upon renewal application.
a. The permittee shall comply with standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time
provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if
the permit has not yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates section 301, 302, 306,
307, 308, 318 or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or limitation implementing
any such sections in a permit issued under section 402, is subject to a civil penalty not
to exceed $27,500 per day for each violation. Any person who negligently violates
such sections, or any permit condition or limitation is subject to criminal penalties of
$2,500 to $25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or
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both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a negligent violation, a
person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than S50,000 per day of
violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 2 years, or both. Any person who
knowingly violates such sections, or any permit conditions or limitations is subject to
criminal penalties of $5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not
more than 3 years, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction for a
knowing violation, a person shall be subject to criminal penalties of not more than
S100,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment of not more than 6 years, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates such sections, or any permit conditions or limitations,
and who knows at that time that he thereby places another person in imminent danger
of death or serious bodily injury, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not
more than $250,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 years, or both. In the case
of a second or subsequent conviction for a knowing endangerment violation, a person
shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500,000 or by imprisonment of not more
than 30 years, or both. An organization (as defined in section 309 of the Clean Water
Act) shall, upon conviction of violating the imminent danger provision, be subject to
a fine of not more than $1,000,000 and can be fined up to $2,000,000 for second or
subsequent convictions. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be
assessed an administrative penalty not to exceed $11,000 per violation with the
maximum amount not to exceed $137,500. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33
USC 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41(a).]
C. Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000) per violation may be assessed against any person who violates
or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a
permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Director for
violating section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit
condition or limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under
section 402 of the Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to
exceed $11,000 per violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty
assessed not to exceed $27,500. Penalties for Class 11 violations are not to exceed
$11,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, with the
maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to exceed S 137,500.
3. Duty to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this general permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
4. Civil and Criminal Liabilitv
Except as provided in Section C of this part regarding bypassing of stormwater control
facilities, nothing in this general permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from
any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-
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215.3, 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC
1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish
kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily
suspended.
Oil and Hazardous Substance Liabilitv
Nothing in this general permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal
action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which
the permittee is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1321.
6. Property Rights
The issuance of this general permit does not convey any property rights in either real or
personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private
property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local
laws or regulations.
Severability
The provisions of this general permit are severable, and if any provision of this general
permit, or the application of any provision of this general permit to any circumstances, is
held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder
of this general permit, shall not be affected thereby.
8. Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,
revoking and reissuing, or terminating the certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this
general permit or to determine compliance with this general permit. The permittee shall
also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this
general permit.
Penalties for Tampering
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
general permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a
conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person
under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that $20,000 per day of violation,
or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
10. Penalties for Falsification of Reports
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The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to
be maintained under this general permit, including monitoring reports or reports of
compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,
or by both.
SECTION B: GENERAL CONDITIONS
General Permit Expiration
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date, the permittee shall
submit forms and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal
at least 180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the
expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be
subjected to enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS §143-2153.6 and 33 USC
1251 et.seq.
2. Transfers
The certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit is not transferable to any
person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage to change the
name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean
Water Act.
When an Individual Permit May be Required
The Director may require any owner/operator authorized to discharge under a certificate
of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit to apply for and obtain an individual
permit or coverage under an alternative general permit. Any interested person may
petition the Director to take action under this paragraph. Cases where an individual
permit may be required include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. The discharger is a significant contributor of pollutants;
b. Conditions at the permitted site change, altering the constituents and/or
characteristics of the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a
general permit;
C. The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this general permit;
d. A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices
for the control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source;
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e. Effluent limitations are promulgated for the point sources covered by this general
permit;
f. A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such
point sources is approved after the issuance of this general permit.
g. The Director determines at his own discretion that an individual permit is
required.
When an Individual Permit May be Requested
Any permittee operating under this general permit may request to be excluded from the
coverage of this general permit by applying for an individual permit. When an individual
permit is issued to an owner/operator the applicability of this general permit is
automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit.
Signatory Requirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and
certified.
a. All notices of intent to be covered under this general permit shall be signed as
follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of
this Section, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president,
secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a
principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager
of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities employing
more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign
documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance
with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the
proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a
principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the general permit and other information requested by the
Director shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
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(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having
responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity,
such as the position of plant manager, operator of a well or well field,
superintendent, a position of equivalent responsibility, or an individual or
position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the
company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named
individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
C. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section shall
make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
violations."
6. General Permit Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, or Termination
The issuance of this general permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and
modifying the general permit, revoking and reissuing the general permit, or terminating
the general permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40,
Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Subchapter 211.0100; and North Carolina General Statute 143-
215.1 et. al.
After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the general permit may be terminated
for cause. The filing of a request for a general permit modification, revocation and
reissuance, or termination does not stay any general permit condition. The certificate of
coverage shall expire when the general permit is terminated.
7. Certificate of Coverage Actions
The certificate of coverage issued in accordance with this general permit may be
modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any general permit condition.
SECTION C: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
Proper Operation and Maintenance
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The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of
treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this general permit. Proper
operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate
quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or
auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the
operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the general permit.
2. Need to Halt or Reduce not a Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with
the condition of this general permit.
Bypassing of Stormwater or Wastewater Control Facilities
Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee
for bypass unless:
a. Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage; and
There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
control facilities, retention of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime or dry weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate
backup controls should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable
engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods
of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
C. The permittee submitted notices as required under Section E of this part.
If the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above, the Director
may approve an anticipated bypass after considering its adverse effects.
SECTION D: MONITORING AND RECORDS
Representative Sampling
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of
the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Analytical sampling shall be
performed during a representative storm event. Samples shall be taken on a day and time
that is characteristic of the discharge. All samples shall be taken before the discharge
joins or is diluted by any other waste stream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring
points as specified in this permit shall not be changed without notification to and
approval of the Director.
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2. Recording Results
For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or collected
pursuant to the requirements of this general permit, the permittee shall record the
following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
C. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
The results of such analyses.
Flow Measurements
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with
accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this general permit, all test procedures
must produce minimum detection and reporting levels and all data generated must be
reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of the procedure.
5. Non-Stormwater Discharges
If a monitored storm event coincides with a non-stormwater discharge, the permittee shall
separately monitor all parameters as required under the non-stormwater discharge permit
and provide this information with the stormwater discharge monitoring report.
6. Representative Outfall
If a facility has multiple discharge locations with substantially identical stormwater
discharges that are required to be sampled, the permittee may petition the Director for
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representative outfall status. If it is established that the stormwater discharges are
substantially identical and the permittee is granted representative outfall status, then
sampling requirements may be performed at a reduced number of outfalls.
Records Retention
Qualitative monitoring shall be documented and records maintained at the facility.
Copies of analytical monitoring results shall also be maintained on -site. The permittee
shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all calibration and
maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for continuous monitoring
instrumentation, and copies of all reports required by this general permit for a period of at
least 5 years from the date of the sample, measurement, report or application. This period
may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
8. Inspection and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an
authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or in the case of a facility
which discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an authorized
representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system receiving the
discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may be required
by law, to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located
or conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this general
permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under
the conditions of this general permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and
control equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this
general permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring general
permit compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any
substances or parameters at any location.
SECTION E: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Discharge Monitoring Reports
Samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this permit shall be submitted to the
Division on Discharge Monitoring Report forms provided by the Director. Submittals
shall be received by the Division no later than 30 calendar days after the end of the
reporting period.
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Documentation of the qualitative monitoring associated with the initial analytical
monitoring event shall be included with the required analytical monitoring submittal for
the first year of the permit coverage.
Analytical results from sampling during the final year of the permit term shall be
submitted with the permit renewal application.
2. Submitting Reports
Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following
address:
Central Files
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Availability of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section
308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms
shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Water Quality. As
required by the Act, analytical data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly
making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal
penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.613 or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
4. Non-Stormwater Discharges
If the storm event monitored in accordance with this general permit coincides with a non-
stormwater discharge, the permittee shall separately monitor all parameters as required
under the non-stormwater discharge permit and provide this information with the
stormwater discharge monitoring report.
Planned Changes
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes
at the permitted facility which could significantly alter the nature or quantity of pollutants
discharged. This notification requirement includes pollutants which are not specifically
listed in the general permit or subject to notification requirements under 40 CFR Part
122.42 (a).
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6. Anticipated Noncompliance
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned changes
at the permitted facility which may result in noncompliance with the general permit
requirements.
Bypass
a. Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
b. Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice within 24 hours of
becoming aware of an unanticipated bypass.
Twenty-four Hour Reporting
The permittee shall report to the DWQ central office or the appropriate DWQ regional
office any noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any
information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became
aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of
the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes;
the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance
has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to resume; and steps
taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the general
permit.
(2) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the general permit.
(3) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed
by the Director in the general permit to be reported within 24 hours.
The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has
been received within 24 hours.
9. Other Noncompliance
The permittee shall report all other instances of noncompliance not reported under the 24-
hour reporting requirement at the time monitoring reports are submitted.
10. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a Notice
of Intent to be covered under this general permit or in any report to the Director, it shall
promptly submit such facts or information.
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PART V LIMITATIONS REOPENER
This general permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply with any
applicable effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved under Sections 302(b)
(2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2) and 307(a) of the Clean Water Act, if the effluent guideline or water
quality standard so issued or approved:
a. Contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation in
the general permit; or
b. Controls any pollutant not limited in the general permit.
The general permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any other
requirements in the Act then applicable.
PART VI ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30 (thirty) days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to revoke the Certificate of
Coverage.
PART VII DEFINITIONS
Act
See Clean Water Act.
Arithmetic Mean
The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the individual values
divided by the number of individual values.
Allowable Non-Stormwater Discharges
This permit regulates, in part, stormwater discharges. Non-stormwater discharges which
shall be allowed in the stormwater conveyance system are:
(a) All other discharges that are authorized by a non-stormwater NPDES permit.
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(b) Uncontaminated groundwater, foundation drains, air -conditioner condensate
without added chemicals, springs, discharges of uncontaminated potable water,
waterline and fire hydrant flushings, water from footing drains, flows from
riparian habitats and wetlands.
(c) Discharges resulting from fire -fighting or fire -fighting training.
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Measures or practices used to reduce the amount of pollution entering surface waters.
BMPs may take the form of a process, activity, or physical structure.
Bypass
A bypass is the known diversion of stormwater or wastewater from any portion of a BMP
or control facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established
operating mode for the facility.
6. Bulk Storage of Liquid Products
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a
single above ground storage container having a capacity of greater than.660 gallons or
with multiple above ground storage containers located in close proximity to each other
having a total combined storage capacity of greater than 1,320 gallons.
Certificate of Coverage
The Certificate of Coverage (COC) is the cover sheet which accompanies the general
permit upon issuance and lists the facility name, location, receiving stream, river basin,
effective date of coverage under the permit and is signed by the Director.
S. Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), as
amended, 33 USC 1251, et. seq.
9. Division or DWO
The Division of Water Quality, Department of Environment, and Natural Resources.
10. Director
The Director of the Division of Water Quality, the permit issuing authority.
11. EMC
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
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12. Grab Sample
An individual sample collected instantaneously. Grab samples that will be directly
analyzed or qualitatively monitored must be taken within the first 30 minutes of
discharge.
13. Hazardous Substance
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act.
14. Landfill
A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and
which is not a land treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a
hazardous waste long-term storage facility or a surface storage facility.
15. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
A stormwater collection system within an incorporated area of a local government such as
a city or town.
16. Notice of Intent
The state application form which, when submitted to the Division, officially indicates the
facility's notice of intent to seek coverage under a general permit.
17. Overburden
Any material of any nature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral
deposit, excluding topsoil or similar naturally occurring surface materials that are not
disturbed by mining operations.
18. Permittee
The owner or operator issued a certificate of coverage pursuant to this general permit.
19. Point Source Discharge of Stormwater
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance including, but not specifically limited
to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, or discrete fissure from which
stormwater is or may be discharged to waters of the state.
20. Representative Storm Event
A storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall and that is preceded by at
least 72 hours in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred. A
single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation. For
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example, if it rains for 2 hours without producing any collectable discharge, and then
stops, a sample may be collected if a rain producing a discharge begins again within the
next 10 hours.
21. Representative Outfall Status
When it is established that the discharge of stormwater runoff from a single outfall is
representative of the discharges at multiple outfalls, the DWQ may grant representative
outfall status. Representative outfall status allows the permittee to perform analytical
monitoring at a reduced number of outfalls.
22. Rinse Water Discharge
The discharge of rinse water from equipment cleaning areas associated with industrial
activity. Rinse waters from vehicle and equipment cleaning areas are process
wastewaters and do not include washwaters utilizing any type of detergent or cleaning
agent.
23. Secondary Containment
Spill containment for the contents of the single largest tank within the containment
structure plus sufficient freeboard to allow for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
24. Section 313 Water Priority Chemical
A chemical or chemical category which:
a. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency
Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986;
Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III,
Section 313 reporting requirements; and
C. Meets at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on either Table II (organic
priority pollutants), Table III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or
Table IV (certain toxic pollutants and hazardous substances);
(2) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) of the
CWA at 40 CFR 116.4; or
(3) Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality
criteria.
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25. Severe Property Damage
Means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the control facilities which
causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources
which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property
damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in production.
26. Significant Materials
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents, detergents,
and plastic pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw materials used in
food processing or production; hazardous substances designated under section 101(14) of
CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to report pursuant to section 313 of Title
III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as ashes, slag and sludge that
have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges.
27. Significant Spills
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of
reportable quantities under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.10 and
CFR 117.21) or section 102 of CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
28. Stormwater Runoff
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately
following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
29. Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying
stormwater and which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material
storage areas at an industrial site. Facilities considered to be engaged in "industrial
activities" include those activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14). The term does not
include discharges from facilities or activities excluded from the NPDES program.
30. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
A comprehensive site -specific plan which details measures and practices to reduce
stormwater pollution and is based on an evaluation of the pollution potential of the site.
31. Ten Year Design Storm
The precipitation event of a duration which will produce the maximum peak rate of
runoff for the watershed of interest resulting from a rainfall event of an intensity expected
to be equaled or exceeded, on the average, once in ten years.
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32. Total Flow
The flow corresponding to the time period over which the sample collection occurs.
Total flow shall be either; (a) measured continuously, (b) calculated based on the amount
of area draining to the outfall, the amount of built -upon (impervious) area, and the total
amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals
during the rainfall event.
33. Toxic Pollutant
Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
34. Upset
Means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include
noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment
or control facilities, inadequate treatment or control facilities, lack of preventive
maintenance, or careless or improper operation.
Effect of an Upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
Conditions Necessary for a Demonstration of Upset
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permitted facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part IV, E. 8 of this
general permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part II, A. 2.
of this general permit.
Burden of Proof
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof.
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35. Vehicle Maintenance Activity
Vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting, fueling, lubrication, vehicle cleaning
operations, or airport deicing operations.
36. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported
by water, air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided
eye.
37. 25-year, 24-hour storm event
The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equaled or exceeded, on the
average, once in 25 years.
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Division Contact Information:
Central Office:
N. C. Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Telephone: (919) 733-5083
Fax: (919) 733-9612
Email: stormwater@ncmail.net
Web Address:
h2o.enr.state. nc. us/su/stormwater.
html
Regional Office Contact
Numbers:
Asheville
(828) 296-4500
Fayetteville
(910) 486-1541
Mooresville
(704) 653-1699
Raleigh
(919) 571-4700
Washington
(252) 946-6481
Wilmington
(910) 395-3900
Winston-Salem
(336) 771.4600
,'OK1111/Ill
Key Permit Requirements:
January 2005
Stormwatec
• Develop and implement the stormwater BMPs for the site (Part Ill, Section A,
NCG020000).
• Perform inspections of BMPs for land disturbance activities every seven calendar days
and within 24-hours of a storm event (Part Ill, Section A, NCG020000).
• Perform inspections and qualitative monitoring of all other stormwater controls semi-
annually.
• Perform annual analytical monitoring for stormwater discharges (Part lll, Section B,
NCG020000).
• Provide secondary containment around all bulk storage tanks. For existing but newly
permitted facilities, within 12 months of issue date (Part ll, SectionA 6, NCG020000)
• Provide for appropriate operation and maintenance of BMPs as necessary to comply
with permit requirements Including Part III, Section A provisions of the general permit.
Wastewater:
• Obtain Authorization to Construct(A to C) permit for new or expanding treatment
facilities as indicated in table below in accordance with NCAC 2H .0140. Submit a
certificate of completion prior to operation.
• Provide plans and specifications prepared by a professional engineer or qualified staff
for each A to C request.
• Perform operation and maintenance requirements for existing process treatment
facilities in accordance with Part II, Section B, General Permit.
• Perform quarterly analytical monitoring for wastewater discharges as indicated in table
below (see also Part lll, Section C, NCG020000).
• Assure that dewatering activities do not affect surrounding wetlands and hydrology
(see Part 11 Section C, NCG020000).
Summary of Wastewater Permit
Requirements
Mine Dewatenn " J
: Monitorin -
.PrA to C t
Yes
No
Yes
I No
Quarries
Sand Pits
Clay Pits
Process Wastewater
Sand/Gravel
Closed Loop Recycle
:#
Other Recycle
Major Changes In the Reissued Permit (1/19/05)
• Language has been added to note that where Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
are implemented, sites covered by this permit must demonstrate that their discharges
will not violate the conditions of the TMDL for the parameters of concern. (Part 1
Section A)
• Language has been added to clarify that water quality and wetland standards apply to
discharges covered under the permit.
• Qualitative monitoring requirements have been amended to include checks for
deposition and erosion at or below ouffalls.
• Wastewater monitoring requirements have been modified to require fecal coliforrn
monitoring for mine dewatering discharge to SA waters (Table 6) and to set appropriate
TSS effluent limits for discharges to HOW waters (Table 9)
NCG020000 Technical Bulletin
Specific General Permit Questions and Answers:
Q How Do I Renew My General Permit Coverage When The Permit Is Set To Expire ?
A In order to assure continued coverage under the permit you must submit the required
forms and fees as are required by the agency no later than 180 days prior to the expiration
date of permit coverage. If you do not request renewal in a timely manner you may be
subject to enforcement procedures.
Q When Do I Require A Professional Engineer Sign- off On My New or Expanded
Treatment Facility?
A The plans and specifications requirement holds for all construction of new or expanding
treatment facilities except those that are designed, constructed and put into operation by
employees intemal to the company and who are qualified to perform such work for their
respective companies in accordance with General Statues, 89C-25, paragraph 7.
Q How Do I Obtain Representative Outfall Status For My Stormwater Discharges?
A Representative outfall status may be granted for facilities with multiple stormwater outfalls
that are substantially identical. You will need to evaluate drainage area characteristics for
each outfall to assure that the outfalls selected have similar activities and materials exposed
to stormwater as those outfalls they are representative of.
You may petition the Director of the Division of Water Quality to grant representative outfall
status for your outfall(s). The following additional information must also be provided:
A drainage map identifying the drainage areas for each outfall including the size, percent
impervious, flow direction, buildings, BMPs, process areas and storage areas.
A written description of all industrial activity which has the potential to be exposed to
stormwater runoff in each drainage area and a prediction of the pollutants that may be
contained in the runoff.
If the Division approves representative outfall status then you will only have to monitor those
stormwater outfalls that 'represent* your stormwater discharge and not all of your outfalls.
Please note that Qualitative Monitoring must be conducted for all stormwater outfalls.
Representative outfall status cannot be granted for wastewater discharges.
Q What Happens When 1 Pull Samples For My Annual Analytical Monitoring And I'm
Unable To Get A Sample For One Of The Parameters?
A If this happens, it is fine to go ahead and just sample for the missing parameter during
another representative storm event. Just be sure to note the total rainfall event, and total
flow apart from the initial monitoring data.
Q Does A Certified tab Need To Be Used To Analyze Stormwater Samples?
A Yes, a North Carolina certified lab must be used to perform the analyses. The only
exception to this rule is when measuring the value of pH. pH should be measured in the field
because it may change considerably between when the sample is pulled and when the
laboratory analyzes it. A list of certified labs can be obtained from the Division's Laboratory
Section at (919) 733-3908 or from their website http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/lab/cert.htm.
Q What If I Sell My Business Or The Name of My Business Changes?
A The Division views changes of name or ownership as a modification that requires the
Director's approval and reissuance of the permit. Name and ownership changes require you
to complete a Name/Ownership Change Form from the Division and mail it back to us at the
address below along with all required information.
Q&Acon't
Q How Do Cutoff Concentrations
for Stormwater Work?
A The cut-off concentrations are used
to compare against the average
analytical monitoring data for
stormwater discharges. When the
average monitoring data are below the
cutoff concentrations, monitoring can
be suspended at that outfall for that
parameter until the last year of the
permit term. The inclusion of 'cut-offs'
allow facilities with low pollutant levels
to reduce monitoring efforts.
Key Terns In The Permit:
Mine Dewaterinc — includes any water
that is impounded in, or that collects
in, the mine and is pumped, drained
or otherwise removed from the mine
through the efforts of the mine
operator. However, if a mine is also
used for treatment of process waste
water, discharges of commingled
water from the facilities shall be
deemed discharges of process
wastewater.
Process Wastewater — includes any
wastewater used in the slurry
transport, washing, sawing of mined
material, air emissions control or
processing exclusive of mining. This
water shall also include any other
water which becomes commingled
with such wastewater in a pit, pond,
lagoon, mine or other treatment
facility for such wastewater.
Treatment Facilities — includes any
pit, pond, lagoon, basin, mine or
containment structure used to treat or
contain process wastewater
generated on mine sites. These
facilities are required to be used to
meet Effluent Limitations and are not
stormwater Best Management
Practices (BMPs).
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Division Contact Information:
Central Office:
N. C. Division of Water Quality
Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Telephone: (919) 733-5083
Fax: (919) 733-9612
Email: stornwater@ncmail.net
Web Address:
h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/stormwater.
html
Regional Office Contact
Numbers:
Asheville
(828) 296-4500
Fayetteville
(910) 486-1541
Mooresville
(704) 663-1699
Raleigh
(919) 571-4700
Washington
(252) 946-6481
Wilmington
(910)395-3900
Winston-Salem
(336) 771-4600
January 2005
Key Permit Requirements:
Stormwater.
• Develop and implement the stormwater BMPs for the site (Part Ill, Section A,
NCG020000).
• Perform inspections of BMPs for land disturbance activities every seven calendar days
and within 24-hours of a storm event (Part Ill, Section A, NCG020000).
• Perform inspections and qualitative monitoring of all other stormwater controls semi-
annually.
• Perform annual analytical monitoring for stormwater discharges (Part lll, Section B,
NCG020000).
• Provide secondary containment around all bulk storage tanks. For existing but newly
permitted facilities, within 12 months of issue date (Part ll, Section A 6, NCG020000)
• Provide for appropriate operation and maintenance of BMPs as necessary to comply
with permit requirements Including Part III, Section A provisions of the general permit.
Wastewater:
• Obtain Authorization to Construct(A to C) permit for new or expanding treatment
facilities as indicated in table below in accordance with NCAC 2H .0140. Submit a
certificate of completion prior to operation.
• Provide plans and specifications prepared by a professional engineer or qualified staff
for each A to C request.
• Perform operation and maintenance requirements for existing process treatment
facilities in accordance with Part II, Section B, General Permit.
• Perform quarterly analytical monitoring for wastewater discharges as indicated in table
below (see also Part 111, Section C, NCG020000).
• Assure that dewatering activities do not affect surrounding wetlands and hydrology
(see Part 11 Section C, NCG020000).
Summary of Wastewater Permit
Requirements
Mine Dewatering
Monitorin .;
At C
Yes
No
Yes
I No
Quarries
Sand Pits
Clay Pits
Process Wastewater
Sand/Gravel
Closed Loop Recycle
Other Recycle
Major Changes In the Reissued Permit (1/19/05)
• Language has been added to note that where Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)
are implemented, sites covered by this permit must demonstrate that their discharges
will not violate the conditions of the TMDL for the parameters of concern. (Part I
Section A)
• Language has been added to clarify that water quality and wetland standards apply to
discharges covered under the permit.
• Qualitative monitoring requirements have been amended to include checks for
deposition and erosion at or below ouffalls.
• Wastewater monitoring requirements have been modified to require fecal coliform
monitoring for mine dewatering discharge to SA waters (Table 6) and to set appropriate
TSS effluent limits for discharges to HOW waters (Table 9)
NCG020000 Technical Bulletin
Specific General Permit Questions and Answers:
Q How Do I Renew My General Permit Coverage When The Permit Is Set To Expire ?
A In order to assure continued coverage under the permit you must submit the required
forms and fees as are required by the agency no later than 180 days prior to the expiration
date of permit coverage. If you do not request renewal in a timely manner you may be
subject to enforcement procedures.
Q When Do I Require A Professional Engineer Sign- off On My New or Expanded
Treatment Facility?
A The plans and specifications requirement holds for all construction of new or expanding
treatment facilities except those that are designed, constructed and put into operation by
employees internal to the company and who are qualified to perform such work for their
respective companies in accordance with General Statues, 89C-25, paragraph 7.
Q How Do I Obtain Representative Ouffall Status For My Stormwater Discharges?
A Representative outfall status may be granted for facilities with multiple stormwater outfalls
that are substantially identical. You will need to evaluate drainage area characteristics for
each outfall to assure that the outfalls selected have similar activities and materials exposed
to stormwater as those outfalls they are representative of.
You may petition the Director of the Division of Water Quality to grant representative outfall
status for your outfall(s). The following additional information must also be provided:
A drainage map identifying the drainage areas for each outfall including the size, percent
impervious, flow direction, buildings, BMPs, process areas and storage areas.
A written description of all industrial activity which has the potential to be exposed to
stormwater runoff in each drainage area and a prediction of the pollutants that may be
contained in the runoff.
If the Division approves representative outfall status then you will only have to monitor those
stormwater outfalls that "represent" your stormwater discharge and not all of your outfalls.
Please note that Qualitative Monitoring must be conducted for all stormwater outfalls.
Representative outfall status cannot be granted for wastewater discharges.
Q What Happens When I Pull Samples For My Annual Analytical Monitoring And I'm
Unable To Get A Sample For One Of The Parameters?
A If this happens, it is fine to go ahead and just sample for the missing parameter during
another representative storm event. Just be sure to note the total rainfall event, and total
flow apart from the initial monitoring data.
Q Does A Certified Lab Need To Be Used To Analyze Stormwater Samples?
A Yes, a North Carolina certified lab must be used to perform the analyses. The only
exception to this rule is when measuring the value of pH. pH should be measured in the field
because it may change considerably between when the sample is pulled and when the
laboratory analyzes it. A list of certified labs can be obtained from the Division's Laboratory
Section at (919) 733-3908 or from their website http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lab/cert.htm.
Q What If I Sell My Business Or The Name of My Business Changes?
A The Division views changes of name or ownership as a modification that requires the
Director's approval and reissuance of the permit. Name and ownership changes require you
to complete a Name/Ownership Change Forth from the Division and mail it back to us at the
address below along with all required information.
QBAcon't
Q How Do Cutoff Concentrations
for Stormwater Work?
A The cut-off concentrations are used
to compare against the average
analytical monitoring data for
stormwater discharges. When the
average monitoring data are below the
cut-off concentrations, monitoring can
be suspended at that outfall for that
parameter until the last year of the
permit tens. The inclusion of 'cut-offs'
allow facilities with low pollutant levels
to reduce monitoring efforts.
Key Terms In The Permit:
Mine Dewaterinc — includes any water
that is impounded in, or that collects
in, the mine and is pumped, drained
or otherwise removed from the mine
through the efforts of the mine
operator. However, if a mine is also
used for treatment of process waste
water, discharges of commingled
water from the facilities shall be
deemed discharges of process
wastewater.
Process Wastewater — includes any
wastewater used in the slurry
transport, washing, sawing of mined
material, air emissions control or
processing exclusive of mining. This
water shall also include any other
water which becomes commingled
with such wastewater in a pit, pond,
lagoon, mine or other treatment
facility for such wastewater.
Treatment Facilities — includes any
pit, pond, lagoon, basin, mine or
containment structure used to treat or
contain process wastewater
generated on mine sites. These
facilities are required to be used to
meet Effluent Limitations and are not
stormwater Best Management
Practices (BMPs).
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STORMWATER DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
Part A: Facility Information
Samples Collected In Calendar Year:
Certificate Of Coverage No.
Facility Name
Facility Contact
Facility Contact Phone No.
Please Mail Original And One Copy To Mailing Address Below
GENERAL. PERMIT NO. NCG020000
(all samples shall be reported within 30 days following monitoring period)
County of Facility
Name of Laboratory
Lab Certification q
Part B: Land Disturbance and Process Area Monitoring Requirements
Outfalf
No.
Receiving Stream
Name
Date
50050
00530
00076
00545.
Sample
,Collected
Total
:Flow
Total
upended
Ss
:.Solids ,.
Turbidity
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Part D: Storm Event Characteristics
Total Event Precipitation (incites):
Event Duration (hours):
Part E: Certification
Part C. Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Reauire»rents
Date+
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Event Duration (hours):
(if a separate storm event is sampled)
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee)
Part F. Mailing Address
Attn: Central Files, DENR, N.C. Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
(Date)
S W U-243-012005
STORMWATER DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
Please Mail Original And One Copy To Mailing Address Below
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
Part A. Facility Information
Samples Collected In Calendar Year: (all samples shall be reported within 30 days following monitoring period)
Certificate Of Coverage No. NCG02 County of Facility
Facility Name Name of Laboratory
Facility Contact Lab Certification k
Facility Contact Phone No. (_)
Part B: Land Disturbance and Process Area Monitoring Requirements
Outfall
No.
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-o
Name
Date
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Part D. Storm Event Characteristics
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Event Duration (hours):
Part E: Certification
Part C: Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Requirements
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Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Event Duration (hours):
(if a separate storm event is sampled)
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee) (Date)
Part F. Mailing Address
Attn: Central Files, DENR, N.C. Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SWU-243-012005
STORMWATER DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
Part A: Facility Information
Samples Collected In Calendar Year:
Certificate Of Coverage No.
Facility Name
Facility Contact
Facility Contact Phone No.
NCG02
Please Mail Original And One Copy To Mailing Address Below
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
(all samples shall be reported within 30 days following monitoring period)
County of Facility
Name of Laboratory
Lab Certification #
Prat R. Land Disturbance and Process Area Monitoring Requirements
;Date
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Event Duration (hours):
Pat E: Certification
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Event Duration (hours):
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"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee) (Date)
Pat F: Mailing Address
Attn: Central Files, DENR, N.C. Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
S W U-243-012005
STORMWATER DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
Part A: Facility Information
Samples Collected In Calendar Year:
Certificate Of Coverage No.
Facility Name
Facility Contact
Facility Contact Phone No.
Please Mail Original And One Copy To Mailing Address Below
GENERAL. PERMIT NO. NCG020000
(all samples shall be reported within 30 days following monitoring period)
NCG02 County of Facility
Name of Laboratory
Lab Certification k
Part B: Land Disturbance and Process Area Monitoring Requirements
Outfall
No.
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-,
Name
Date
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Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Event Duration (hours):
Port E. Certification
Part C: Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Requirements
Out(all
No
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Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Event Duration (hours):
(if a separate storm event is sampled)
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee)
Part F. Mailing Address
Attn: Central Files, DENR, N.C. Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
S WU-243-012005
STORMWATER DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
Part A: Facility Information
Samples Collected In Calendar Year:
Certificate Of Coverage No.
Facility Name
Facility Contact
Facility Contact Phone No.
NCG02
Please Mail Original And One Copy To Mailing Address Below
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
(all samples shall be reported within 30 days following monitoring period)
County of Facility
Name of Laboratory
Lab Certification #
Part B: Land Disturbance and Process Area Monitoring Requirements
Outfall
No. .:
--
Receiving Stream
Name
Date
50050
00530
00076
00545
Sample
Collected
Total
Flow
Total
Suspended
:. Solids..
Turbidity
Settleable
Solids
-
-
mo/dd/ r
MG
mg/1
NTUs
mi/I
Part D: Storm Event Characteristics
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Event Duration (hours):
Part E: Certification
Part C. Vehicle Maintenance Monitoring Requirements
Outfall
No.
Receiving Stream
Name
- -- --
Date =F
50050'-
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Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Event Duration (hours):
(if a separate storm event is sampled)
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee) (Date)
Part F. Mailing Address
Attn: Central Files, DENR, N.C. Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SWU-243-012005
PROCESS/MINE DEWATERING WASTEWATER DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
Please Mail Original And One Copy To Mailing Address Below
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
Part A: Facility Information
Samples Collected In Quarter: 10 20 30 40 (all samples shall be reported within 30 days following monitoring period)
(rbd. u.o
Certificate Of Coverage No. NCG02 County of Facility
Facility Name Name of Laboratory
Facility Contact Lab Certification N
Facility Contact Phone No.
Part B: Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering Wastewater Monitoring Requirements
50050
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7 k,: 00530 ?'
00076
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Collected '
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gpff
Total Suspended Sollds f
Turbidity
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Number.
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1 Measured continuously using a nosy measuring device or estimated using manufacturer's pump curves and pump logs.
Part C. Certification
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee) (Date)
Part D: Mailing Address
Attn: Central Files, DENR, N.C. Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SWU-244-012005
PROCESS/MINE DEWATERING WASTEWATER DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
II Please Mail Original And One Copy To Mailing Address Below
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
Part A: Facility Information
Samples Collected In Quarter: 10 20 30 40 (all samples shall be reported within 30 days following monitoring period)
(11......)
Certificate Of Coverage No. NCG02 County of Facility
Facility Name Name of Laboratory
Facility Contact Lab Certification #
Facility Contact Phone No.
Part 8: Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering Wastewater Monitoring Requirements
Outfall"
Nmfi er _..
_ Receiving Stream Name
'
Date,
.:,�5
Sample Collected'
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I Measured continuously using a flow measuring device or estimated using manufacturer's pump curves and pump logs.
Part C: Certification
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee) (Date)
PartD. Mailing Address
Attn: Central Files, DENR, N.C. Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SWU-244-012005
PROCESS/MINE DEWATERING WASTEWATER DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
Please Mail Original And One Copy To Mailing Address Below
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
Part A: Facility Information
Samples Collected In Quarter: 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q (all samples shall be reported within 30 days following monitoring period)
(C."I. a.)
Certificate Of Coverage No.
Facility Name
Facility Contact
Facility Contact Phone No.
Part B: Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering Wastewater Monitoring Requirements
County of Facility
Name of Laboratory
Lab Certification #
r50050r A
004001
. 00530
00076
00545
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Sample Collected
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Turtili ity
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Number ;
_
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I Measured continuously using a flow measuring device or estimated using manufacturer's pump curves and pump logs.
Part C. Certification
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee)
Part D. Mailing Address
Attn: Central Files, DENR, N.C. Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
(Date)
SWU-244-012005
PROCESS/MINE DEWATERING WASTEWATER DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
Please Mail Original And One Copy To Mailing Address Below
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
Part A: Facility Information
Samples Collected In Quarter: IQ 2Q 30 4Q (all samples shall be reported within 30 days following monitoring period)
Certificate Of Coverage No. NCG02 County of Facility
Facility Name Name of Laboratory
Facility Contact Lab Certification q
Facility Contact Phone No.
Part B: Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering Wastewater Monitoring Requirements
Otitfall ",
°are ®' .
- �5rare , endr zkt "
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a� Fl.t
ti Date a
3 r '•s
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50050
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Total Su , spended Solids
:`:�s..:r,s._
Turbidity
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.. q
-t Y '�-" �r� �S
. Y :.,, a ,�-f �-•!•
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a i.�
1 Measured continuously using a flow measuring device or estimated using manufacturer's pump curves and pump lugs.
Part C. Certification
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee) (Date)
Part D: Mailing Address
Attn: Central Files, DENR, N.C. Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SWU-244-012005
PROCESS/MINE DEWATERING WASTEWATER DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR)
Please Mail Original And One Copy To Mailing Address Below
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCGO20000
Part A: Facility information
Samples Collected In Quarter: 10 20 30 40 (all samples shall be reported within 30 days following monitoring period)
renal. o..,
Certificate Of Coverage No. NCG02 County of Facility
Facility Name Name of Laboratory
Facility Contact Lab Certification #
Facility Contact Phone No.
Part B: Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering Wastewater Monitoring Requirements
Outfallu
<IVumberks
a k
Recefi•in Stream'Name
{ - e g -
Date
Sani' le Collected;
p
50050
00400
00530
00076
= 00545
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pH.
Total Suspended Sohds
-
iTurtildlty
a
Settleable Sohils `
-
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.,i,,,, _
m rno/dd/ r'�
•PIGD
_unit
>": m i_ ._
.. NTUs
ml/1 _
'Measured continuously using a flow measuring device or estimated using manufacturer's pump curves and pump logs.
Part C: Certification
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person
or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,
including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
(Signature of Permittee) (Date)
Part D. Mailing Address
Attn: Central Files, DENR, N.C. Division of Water Quality, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
S W U-244-012005
O
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Permit No.: N/C/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ or Certificate of Coverage No.: N/C/G/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Facility Name:
County: Phone No.
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
1. Outfall Description
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color
Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint (light, medium,
dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor
Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil, weak chlorine odor,
etc.)
4. Clarity
Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge where 1 is clear and 10 is very
cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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5. Floating Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge where
I is no solids and 10 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6. Suspended Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge
where I is no solids and 10 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7. Foam
Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Oil Sheen
Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam or oil sheen may be indicative of pollutant
exposure. These conditions may warrant further investigation.
Page 2
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O��AT"
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Permit No.:
Facility Name:
County:
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
or Certificate of Coverage No.: N/C/G/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Phone No.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
1. Outfall Description
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color
Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint (light, medium,
dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor
Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil, weak chlorine odor,
etc.)
4. Clarity
Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge where 1 is clear and 10 is very
cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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5. Floating Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge where
I is no solids and 10 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6. Suspended Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge
where 1 is no solids and 10 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7. Foam
Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Oil Sheen
Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam or oil sheen may be indicative of pollutant
exposure. These conditions may warrant further investigation.
Page 2
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Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Permit No.:
Facility Name:
County:
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
or Certificate of Coverage No.: N/C/G/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Phone No.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
1. Outfall Description
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color
Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint (light, medium,
dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor
Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil, weak chlorine odor,
etc.)
4. Clarity
Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge where I is clear and 10 is very
cloudy:
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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5. Floating Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge where
I is no solids and 10 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6. Suspended Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge
where 1 is no solids and 10 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7. Foam
Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Oil Sheen
Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam or oil sheen may be indicative of pollutant
exposure. These conditions may warrant further investigation.
Page 2
SWU-242-101599
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Permit No.: N/C/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ or Certificate of Coverage No.: N/C/G/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Facility Name:
County: Phone No.
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
1. Outfall Description
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color
Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint (light, medium,
dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor
Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil, weak chlorine odor,
etc.)
4. Clarity
Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge where 1 is clear and 10 is very
cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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5. Floating Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge where
I is no solids and 10 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6. Suspended Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge
where I is no solids and 10 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7. Foam
Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Oil Sheen
Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam or oil sheen may be indicative of pollutant
exposure. These conditions may warrant further investigation.
Page 2
S W U-242-101599
O�A
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Permit No.:
Facility Name:
County:
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
or Certificate of Coverage No.: N/C/G/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Phone No.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
1. Outfall Description
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color
Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint (light, medium,
dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor
Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e-, smells strongly of oil, weak chlorine odor,
etc.)
4. Clarity
Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge where 1 is clear and 10 is very
cloudy:
2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10
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5. Floating Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the stormwater discharge where
1 is no solids and 10 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6. Suspended Solids
Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in the stormwater discharge
where 1 is no solids and 10 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7. Foam
Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Oil Sheen
Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam or oil sheen may be indicative of pollutant
exposure. These conditions may warrant further investigation.
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176.90'
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75.61'
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114.23'
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127.94'
L8
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94.47'
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93.20'
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92.28'
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126.98'
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95.52'
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50.10'
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60.37'
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105.58'
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150.78'
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145.07'
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117.23'
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168.64'
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154.32'
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219.21'
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178.01'
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68.72'
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42.62'
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