NCG520106_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 2, 2016
Mr. Wayne Cassavaugh
Carolina Sand, Inc.
2440 Angus Ln
Lenoir, NC 28645
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Mr,ORESVILLE REGIONAL OFPICE
Subject: Renewal of coverage / General Permit NCG520000
Grants Creek Sand Mine
Certificate of Coverage NCG520106
Rowan County
Dear Permittee:
The Division hereby renews Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG520106 to discharge under General
Permit NCG520000. This CoC is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue
143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental
Protection agency dated October 15, 2007 [or as subsequently amended].
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General 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, the 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. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Contact the Mooresville Regional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the permitted facility.
Regional Office staff will assist you in documenting the transfer of this CoC
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain any other Federal, State, or Local
governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit, please contact John
Hennessy [919 807-6307 or [e-mail]].
cc: ?' foores'id d egion Office
IPDES file
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for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.
Director, Division of Water Resources
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
919 807 6300 919-807-6389 FAX
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NCG520000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG520106
DISCHARGE OF IN -STREAM SAND MINING WASTEWATER, ASSOCIATED STORMWATER
AND SIMILAR, DISCHARGES 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,
Carolina Sand, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge instream mining wastewater from the following facility:
Grants Creek Sand Mine
1915 Grub Ferry Rd
Salisbury
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as Second Creek Arm of High Rock Lake, a -class WS-V & B stream
in subbasin 03-07-04 of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin. All discharges shall be in accordance
with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
III and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective June 2, 2016.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day June 2, 2016
for ay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water esources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

PAT 44CCRORY
Governor
D.ONAL-D R. VAN D.ER VAART
Secretary
Environmental
Quality
October 22, 2015
Mr. Wayne Cassavaugh, Owner
Carolina Sand, Inc.
2440 Angus Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NOD-2015-PC-0234
Carolina Sand, Inc. - Grub Ferry Road site
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG520106
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Cassavaugh:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted
atAie-subj-en October-16, 20-1-5Lby Mr—Ori-T-uvia Y-our-coaper-ation during tl sits -
visit was much appreciated. Please advise staff involved with this NPDES Permit of the results
of this inspection by forwarding a copy of the enclosed report.
As was discussed with your onsite representative Mr. Scott Allen, effluent flow should be
monitored bi-annually, and recorded on the discharge monitoring report (DMR). If no flow is
present, "No Flow" should be recorded on the DMR. Also please note that all permit records
should be kept for at least three years.
The attached report, should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Tuvia at [phone], or via email at [e-mail].
cerely,
Michael Parker, Regional Su /-sor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office, DWR
Enclosure: Inspection Report
CC: MSC 1617- Central files/Basement

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 204D-0057
Water Compliance, Inspection Report
Approval expires a-31-98
Section A- National Data System Coding (Le., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 I NCG520106 I11 12 15/10/16 17 18 1,1 191 G I 20I
211 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I f6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA -- -- ----------- Reserved--------
67 10 70Id I 71 Iti I 72 IJ ti 731 I 174 75III
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Section B: FacilityData
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:30AM 15/10/16
12/08/08
Grants Creek Sand Mine
1915 Grub Ferry Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Salisbury NC 28144
10:15AM 15/10/16
15/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ffitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Scott Allen//828-312-7880 !
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Wayne Cassavaugh,2440 Angus Ln Lenoir NC 28645//828-728-6815/8287580617
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
® Permit ® Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance ® Records/Reports
® Facility Site Review ® Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Ori A Tuvia MRO WQ/f704-663-1699/
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i re of Mana ement Q A R er cy/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 0-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NCG520106 I11 12 15/10/16 17 18 I �:
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)

Permit: NCG520106 Owner -Facility: Grants Creek Sand Mine
Inspection Date: 10/16/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ® ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: Facility operates Monday -Thursday. Friday used for maintenance, dredging approximately
1000 tons / day.
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
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Comment:
Record—Reeping
Yes No NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
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Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
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Name of person performing analyses
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Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
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(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator
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on each shift?
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Permit: NCG520106 Owner -Facility: Grants Creek Sand Mine
Inspection Date: 10/1612015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping Yes No NA NE
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for. review? ❑ ❑ ❑ W
Comment: Facility did not sample effluent flow, there are no records kept on site.
Effluent Pipe
Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
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Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
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If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
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Comment: Overflow from dredging operation goes into settling pond 1, when
pond is full overflow
goes.
into settling pond 2, overflow from pond 2 goes into grant creek.
Flow Measurement- Effluent
Yes No NA NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
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0 _ ❑ ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
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Is the flow meter operational?
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(tf units are separaatedj Does the chart reco�de� match the flow meter?
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Comment: No flow measurements been done.
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COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST
DATE: ORC:
ENTRY TIME:' NPDES PERMIT NO: NCOO CA I
EXIT TIME: FACILITY NAME: IJ—
COUNTY: Vi`
MEET WITH 0N-SI1E: ,c4—
PERMIT: EFFECTIVE DATE:
EXPIRATION DATE:
FLOW MEASUREIVENT: !NSTANTANEOUS/CONTINUOUS-RECORDING/TOTALIZER (IN PERMIT)
I On ry F (i "-L, CA r� CAL \/, I Z .i 'IV DI r RC
EFFLUENT/RECEIVING STREAM: T AM NAME:
SLUDGE DISPOSAL: NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT #:(If Applicable
RECORD KEEPING:
LABORATORY: CERTIFICATION (FIELD) #. (pH, TRC, DO, Temp., SS, Cond.)
4 / /°
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE/FACILITY SITE REVIEW:ed
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SELF -MONITORING PROGRAM:
Sample Type (Composite or. Grab)
DMR REVIEW: TIME PERIOD through

Beverly Eaves Perdue
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
Carolina Sand Inc. —Wayne Cassavaugh
2440 Angus Lane
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Cassavaugh:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEIVED
May 31, 2011 DIVISION OF WAFER QUALIFY
JUN 6 2011
SWP SECTION
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: General Permit No. NCG520000
Certificate of Coverage NCG520106
Carolina Sand Inc. — Grants Creek Sand Mine
1915 Grub Ferry Road
Salisbury, NC 28144
Rowan County
In accordance with your application for discharge received on February 16, 2011 and revision
received on April 27, 2011, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) hereby forwards this Certificate of
Coverage to discharge under the subject general permit. We issue this permit pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina's General Statue 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).
The following information is included with your permit: .
• A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility
• A copy of General Permit NCG520000 for sand -dredging discharge
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Permit NCG520000
The DWQ approves this permit provided:
1. You implement and maintain industry -accepted Best Management Practices
(BMPs) and operate ponds and treatment system to meet all water -quality
standards considering a discharge to a waterbody classified public water supply
(WS-V);
2. Operations do not encroach on the required 50-foot buffers protecting the receiving
stream;
3. The facility is operated and maintained to ensure that all effluent complies
with designated water -quality standards.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org //�
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer � 'J� ��/ �tu`Nal

Carolina Sand Inc., Grants Creek Sand Mine
General Permit NCG520000
Certificate of Coverage NCG520106
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are
unacceptable, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, the certificate of cbverage shall be final and binding.
Please note that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of
Water Quality. The Division may modify or revoke and reissue this Certificate of Coverage. This
issuance does not affect your legal obligations to obtain other permits that may be required by the
Division of Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, the Coastal Area Management Act, or any
other Federal or Local government.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bob Guerra at telephone number
[phone] or email ([e-mail]).
Si cere y,
leen H. Sullins, Direct r
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Central Files
NPDES General Permit Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 .One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 1� o thCarohna
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org ��'t�r�'���
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer u

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NCG520000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG520106
TO DISCHARGE SAND DREDGING WASTEWATER AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS
UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
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,
Carolina Sand Inc. — Wayne Cassavaugh
2440 Angus Lane
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
is hereby authorized to operate a treatment system consisting of sediment basins and
discharge chanriels.for the discharge of treated wastewater from sand dredging operations at
facilities located at
Grants Creek Sand Mine
1915 Grub Ferry Road
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as the Yadkin River, a waterbody classified WS — V & B, within
Subbasin [03-07-04] of the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin, in accordance with the effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in'Parts I, II, III and IV
hereof.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective May 31, 2011.
This Certificate of Coverage shall expire on July 31, 2012.
Signed this day May 31, 2011
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Carolina Sand Inc.
Grants Creek Sand Mine
Latitude: 35' 43'34" N State Grid: Southmont
Longitude: 80'25'34" W Permitted Flow: Unlimited
Receiving Stream: Yadkin River (High Rock lake) Sub -Basin: 03-04-07
Stream Class- WS-V & B Drainage Basin: Yadkin -Pee Dee River,.
Facility
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: No
To: Western NPDES Unit
Surface Water Protection Section
Attention: Bob Guerra
Date: March 14, 2011
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County: Rowan
NPDES Permit No.: NCG520106
PART I - GENERAL INFORTNI_ATION
Facility and address:
Carolina Sand, Inc.
Grants Creek Sand Mine
2440 Angus Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645
Physical Location
1915 Grubb Ferry Road
Salisbury, NC 28144
2. Date of investigation: March 2, 2011 and March 11, 2011
3. Report.prepared by: Michael L. Parker, Environmental Engineer II
4. Person contacted and telephone number: Wayne Cassavaugh, [phone] (o), (828)
312-4425 (c).
5. Directions to site: From the jct. of Ellis Cross Road and Hollywood Road in northeastern
Rowan County, travel south on Hollywood Road �:-- 1.2 miles to the junction with Grubb Ferry
Road. Turn left onto Grubb Ferry Road and travel = 0.2 miles to the entrance to the City of
Salisbury WWTP. The site is currently accessed by using existing dirt roads that lead from the
WWTP site to the effluent disinfection/dechlorination/outfall structure. Once the facility
begins operation, the site will be accessed via a new road that will connect with Grubb Ferry
Road adjacent to the City's Sludge Storage building located :z 0.5 mile north of the junction of
Grubb Ferry Road and Hollywood Road.
6. Discharge point(s): Latitude: 350 43' 25"
Longitude: 800 25' 38" USGS Quad No.: E17NW
7. Receiving stream or affected surface waters: UT to Grants Creek
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadkin 030704
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream uses: The point of
discharge is into a small channel that appears to exhibit intermittent stream
characteristics (not as yet verified by the ACOE). Immediately downstream of the
charnel is a wetland complex that drains to Grants Creek. The discharge would feed
into this wetland complex before eventually reaching Grants Creek (see Part IV).

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PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND 'TREATMENT WORKS
a. Actual treatment capacity: 1.0 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Current permitted capacity: N/A (proposed)
d. Description of existing or substantially constructed WWT facilities: There are no
existing WWT facilities.
e. Description of proposed WWT facilities: The applicant proposes to two settling basins
connected in series to filter the return water prior to discharge.
f. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: There are no toxic impacts expected from the
operation of this treatment system. If coagulant additives are necessary to effect
compliance, then approval of these products will be required prior to their use.
2. Treatment plant classification: Class I (proposed).
3. Compliance Background: Proposed facility, no compliance history at this location.
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity) requests: The applicant has applied for
coverage under the General Permit for sand dredging.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Carolina Sand, Inc. (CSI) has applied for coverage under the General Permit for sand dredging
for a site adjacent to Grants Creek near the confluence with the Yadkin River. CS plans to mine
accumulated sand both above and below where Grants Creek enters the Yadkin and market this sand
for sale. The proposed CS wastewater treatment facility would be constructed on a piece of property
which has been leased from the City of Salisbury and is partially occupied by the City's Grants Creek
WWTP.
CS has proposed to discharge up to 1.0 MGD of treated water from proposed settling basins
into a UT to Grants Creek. At the time of the initial site investigation (March 2nd) and on a follow-up
visit (March 1 lth), this UT was observed to have flow due to recent heavy rainfall events. Stream
characteristics, however, are more typical of an ephemeral (and possibly) intermittent chantiel, with
flow predominately driven by rainfall events. Given this scenario, MRO staff has concern with
regards to the release of up to 1.0 MGD of wastewater into a channel that may not be sufficient to
handle this quantity of water. Field observations note the potential for scouring of the channel,
resulting in sedimentation loss and down stream channel degradation.
Immediately below the proposed point of discharge, the channel empties into a floodplam area
that captures overflow water from Grants Creek and the nearby Yadkin River during heavy rain events.
There was an extensive amount of water standing in the flood plain during the March 1 lth visit and
this was documented with photos that have been forwarded to the CO. Any sedimentation loss, either
from impacts to the receiving channel or from the proposed treatment work will likely settle into this
wetland area resulting in unauthorized fill and possible wetland degradation.

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Such being the case, this Office recommends that the point of discharge be relocated to a
location where impacts from the release of this amount of water are less likely. Possible discharge
locations that should be considered are to the main stem of Grants Creek or the Yadkin River. Either
of these suggested locations would avoid the potential impact of releasing a large quantity of water into
a channel that is not sufficiently sized to distribute the water to down stream sources. These
alternative discharge locations will also avoid potential wetland impacts from sedimentation loss and
deposition. To access either Grants Creek or the Yadkin River, CSI may have to obtain approval from
the property owner who owns the land between the CSI site and the river (Alcoa), and/or the FERC
who regulates that portion of the River (also considered the uppermost portion of High Rock Lake).
Pending a satisfactory resolution to this matter, it is recommended that a General Permit be
issued for the proposed discharge.
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Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road
numbers, and distance and direction from a roadway intersection). (:�44!U _�"h-Itr5e_cb-n
th.11_.. _ t �n_._.. �• t _
(A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly located on the map is required to be submitted with this application)
4) This NPDES permit application applies to which of the following
C�New or Proposed
❑ Modification
Please describe the modification:
❑ Renewal
Please specify existing permit number and original issue date:
5) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
Eg'Nes�o
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
6) Description of Discharge:
a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving water? [94s ❑ No
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If no, submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked. This
includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the
only viable means of discharge.
b) Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the
property): 1 pic0e, <<SN.e Vjri
c) Volume of discharge per each discharge point (in GPD):
#1: #2: #3: #4
d) Please describe the type of process the sand dredging wastewater is being discharged from, be
specific: "1� N fAa Iic tai dat d 94.4 is (h.iuix-ervtl it w 'Pa -4P1n4J '�-ifas� _ -no
e) Is there any treatment being applied to the wastewater before discharge (check the type of
treatment in use).
VSettling pond (22)
❑ Lagoon
❑ None
❑ Other:
f) How much of the volume discharged is treated (state in percent)? I bblo
g) If any box in item (e) above, other than none, was checked, please include design specifics (i.e.,
design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.) with submittal package. Existing treatment
facilities should be described in detail. Design criteria and/ operational data (including
calculations) should be provided to ensure that the facility can comply with the requirements of the
General Permit. 5Qe- UW 'ThC1Ct_gQ-. 0rr) RQrt+ -PC' S feci { ft, De-S19n -Thl;YMOW)
The treatment shall be sufficient to meet with the limits set by the general permits. The trapping
efficiency should be greater than 75%. The surface area should be as large as possible to insure
sedimentation occurs. To secure optimum efficiency the flow length of the basin to the basin
width should have a ratio of 2:1
Note: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities requires submission of three (3) sets
of plans and specifications along with the application. Design of treatment facilities must
comply with requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0138. If construction applies to this
discharge, include the three sets of plans and specifications with this application.
7) Discharge Frequency:
a) The discharge is: ®'Continuous ❑ Intermittent
i) If the discharge is intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur:
❑ Seasonal
ii) If seasonal check the month(s) the discharge occurs: ❑ Jan. ❑ Feb. ❑ Mar. ❑ Apr. ❑ May
❑ Jun. ❑ Jul. ❑ Aug. ❑ Sept. ❑ Oct. ❑ Nov. ❑ Dec._
b) How many days per week is there a discharge? �- i (pia S
c) Please check the days discharge occurs:
❑ Sat. ❑ Sun. E/Mon. RrTue. Ef Wed. ZrThu. Er/Fri.
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8) Receiving waters:
a) What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility
wastewater discharges end up in? If the site wastewater discharges to a separate storm sewer
system (4S), name the operator of the 4S (e.g. City of Raleigh). r-�-K ry-,op,L
b) Stream Classification: 0` 12.116
9) Alternatives to Direct Discharge:
Address the feasibility of implementing each of the following non -discharge alternatives
a) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System
b) Subsurface disposal (including nitrification field, infiltration gallery, injection wells, etc.)
c) Spray irrigation
The alternatives to discharge analysis should include boring logs and/or other information indicating
that a subsurface system is neither feasible nor practical as well as written confirmation indicating that
connection to a POTW is not an option. It should also include a present value of costs analysis as
outlined in the Division's "Guidance For the Evaluation of Wastewater Disposal Alternatives"
10) Additional Application Requirements:
For new or proposed discharges, the following information must be included in triplicate with this
application or it will be returned as incomplete.
a) 7.5 minute series USGS topographic map (or a photocopied portion thereof) with discharge
location clearly indicated.
b) Site map, if the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream must be
clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its discharge point.
c) If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer (or engineering firm), include
documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer (Or firm) submitting the application
has been designated an authorized Representative of the applicant.
d) Final plans for the treatment system (if applicable). The plans must be signed and sealed by a
North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and stamped -"Final Design -Not released for
construction".
e) Final specifications for all major treatment components (if applicable). The specifications must be
signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and shall include a
narrative description of the treatment system to be constructed.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Per on Signing: WaU1NL 00ISSC V (A LAQ
Title: 'Pfe'n, U, 014W
of Applicant)
(Date Signed)
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who
falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more
than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to:
NCDENR
Mail three (3) copies of the entire package to:
NPDES Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been
included:
❑ Check for $100 made payable to NCDENR
113 copies of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map
❑ 3 copies of this completed application and all supporting documents
❑ 3 sets of plans and specifications signed and sealed by a North Carolina P.E.
❑ Thorough responses to items 1-10 on this application
❑ Alternatives analysis including present value of costs for all alternatives
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
February 17, 2011
WAYNE CASSAVAUGH, PRESIDENT/OWNER
CAROLINA SAND INC
2440 ANGUS LANE
LENOIR NC 28645
Subject:
Permit #
Facility:
Dear Mr. Cassavaugh:
REf FIVFI'3
VVISION Ok t ; ;' :t QUALITY
FEB 2 1 ?oi
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MOORESVILLE RE610KIAL OFFICE
Acknowledgement of New Permit Application
NCG520106
Grants Creek Sand Mine
Rowan County
The Division of Water Quality NPDES acknowledges receipt of your permit application, with payment and supporting
materials on February 15, 2011. This application package has been assigned the number listed above and will be reviewed by
Bob Guerra. By copy of this letter, we are also requesting a Staff Report from the Mooresville Regional Office.
The reviewer will perform a detailed review and contact you with a request for additional information if necessary. To ensure
the maximum efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division requests your assistance in providing a timely and
complete response to any additional information requests.
Please note at this time, processing permit applications can take as long as 60 - 90 days after receipt of a complete application.
To check on the status of an application, please visit http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims/Reports/reportsPermits.html.
If you have any questions, please contact Bob Guerra at 919-807-6387, or via e-mail at [e-mail]. If the
reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message, and they will respond promptly.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES ON THIS PROJECT.
Sincerely,
Dina Sprinkle
Point Source Branch
cc: Nfootesyi'r�11ei�I�e�'�1�QFiee, Surface Water Protection Section
Central Files
Permit Application File NCG520106
Jenny Edwards, Blue Ridge Environmental Consultants, PA, 1350 S. Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: 91U07-6492 \ Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthC r011na
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org �� �p
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Blue Ridge. Environmental Consultants, P.A.
1305 South Collegiate Avenue
Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697
336.844.4088 1 http://brec.biz
Engineering / Planning / Environmental
April 27, 2011
Michael Parker
Surface Water Protection
Division of Water Quality
Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
RE: Proposed Grants Creek Sand Mine
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Mr. Parker,
467 Calloway Gap Road
West Jefferson, NC 28694
828.265.4425 1 http://brec.biz
Planning / Environmental
RECEIVED
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
APR 2 8 2011
SWP SECTION
6VIOORESViLLE REGIONAL OFFICE
This letter is in response to your April 06, 2011 site visit regarding the proposed discharge of effluent
water into the UT to Grants Creek.
Please see the attached Mine Map for information on the proposed discharge system. Per
recommendations from NCDWQ the plans have been revised to show that effluent water piped from
settling basin two will now be discharged back into the Yadkin River (WS — V). The proposed discharge
pipe will be laid upon the existing ground surface and cause no jurisdictional impacts. A booster pump
will be used to supplement when required.
Attached:
1 Mine Map Package
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly at our Wilkesboro office location.
Thhank(�s, at -
Cory George, El
Project Engineer
Blue Ridge Environmental Consultants, PA
1305 S. Collegiate Dr.
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
336.844.4088
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Tablet nt
1 Key...................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Assumptions........................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Operations.................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Clean Out Schedule...................................................................................................... 4
3 Storage................................................................................................................................ 4
3.1 Effluent Calculations..................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Effluent Calculations..................................................................................................... 5
4. Totals.............................................................................................................................. 6
5. Settling............................................................................................................................... 6
6 Drainage#1......................................................................................................................... 6
6.1 Stormwater Calculations............................................................................................... 6
6.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Calculation............................................................... 6
7 Drainage#2......................................................................................................................... 7
7.1 Stormwater Calculations............................................................................................... 7
7.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Calculation........................................................:........... 7
8 Drainage #3 —> Positive Drainage to Settling Basins........................................................... 8
8.1 Stormwater Calculations............................................................................................... 8
8.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Calculations.................................................................. 8
9 Drainage#4.......................................................................................................................... 9
9.1 Stormwater Calculations............................................................................................... 9
5.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Calculation............................................................... 9
10 Drainage#5...................................................................................................................... 9
l
10.1 Stormwater Calculations............................................................................................. 9
5.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Calculation............................................................... 9
BREC, P.A. CAROLINA SAND 21 P a g e

1 Key
1. Qin = Assumed Discharge
2. OPh, = Hours Per Day Sand Plant in Operation
3. Vsediment = Volume of Sediment
4. Vwater = Volume of Water
5. Tsedmment = Total Volume of Sediment
6. VTotal = Total Volume Needed for Treatment
7. SAp„d = BMP Surface Area Provided
8. Vrea = BMP Volume Required
9. Vp„d = BMP Volume Provided
10. L = BMP Length
11. W = BMP Width
12. L: W = BMP Length to Width Ratio
13. Zmax = Expected Maximum Stage
14. D = Selected Pipe Diameter
15. ZRiser = Height of Outlet Riser
16. S = Slope
17. n = Manning's Roughness Coefficient, n
18. C = Weir Coefficient
19. L = Circumference of Riser Lip
20. u = velocity in `m
s
21. d = particle diameter in mm
22. Treq = Time required to settle 40 micron particle in 5 f t water column
23. DA = Drainage Area.
24. DU = Disturbed Area
25. C = Runoff Coefficient (Rational Method)
26. i = Rainfall Intensity
27. tc = Time of Concentration
28. Ltc = Longest Flow Path in Drainage Area
29. Htc = Elevation Difference Along Longest Flow Path, L
30. Qlo = 10 Year Peak Discharge
31. ST = Sediment Trap
(See Section 6.60.1 of the NC Erosion & Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual)
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Assumptions
2.1 Operations
1. Qin = `I' f
t3
s
2. Operating Hours = 10 hrs/day
3. Solid Percent of Effluent = 10%
4. Size Sand Particle to f ilter = 40 Micron
5. 1 f t freeboard between height of riser and top of basin
2.2 Clean Out Schedule
1. 2 days, Used to keep total volume at a minimum
9 .� 4 T
3
1 Vsediment = 85% E x x OP x% x 3600 s= 0.85 x 4 f t x 10hr x 10% x
day ff Qin hrs soidd 1 hr s
3600 = 12240 f t3
3
2• Vwater = Qin x hours of water held x (1— %Sand) x 3600S = 4f tt x 2 hr x 0.90 x 3600 = 51840 ft3
1 hr s
a. Only 22 minutes of water need to be held due to settling velocity, held at 2 hours f or safety factor, see 5.3
Vsediment X 2 days X 2= f t3 = 48960 f t3
3. Tsediment = day
a. If cleaning is required at z full, we multiply by 2 to show z capacity is never exceeded.
4. Vtotal = Tsediment + Vwater = 48960 + 51840 = 100800 f t3
1. Forebay
a. Responsible for 3S% of total treatment
b. Vreq = Tsediment + Vwater = (48960 + 51840) (3S%) = 35280 f t3
c. L: W = 2.2
d. W=45ft--->L=100ft
e. SAp„d = (45)(100) = 4500 ft2
f. Vp„d = 44138 f t3
Contour
Surface Area
tz
Incremental
Volume t3
Cumulative
Volume t3
-12
2904
0
0
-8
3404
12606
12606
-4
3936
14670
27276
0
4500
16862
44138
_ Volume Provided _ 44138 _ J 9- Zmax Surface Area Provided 4500 9'81 t
lz z
h. Zriser Zmax — [o.86(D)J3 = 9.81— Lo.e (24)13 = 9.47 f t
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2. Riser
3 3 pt3
a. Weir Flow = C x L x (Zmax — Zriser)2 = 3.33 x 6.28 x (9.81 — 9.47)z = 4.05 S
b. Weir Flow >_ Qin
3. Outlet
a. d = 24 in
b. %dmax = 0.75
C. S = 0.05
d. npartialHDPE = 0.015
e. provided t3%Qin
Qprovided = 14.28 S
8.2 Effluent Calculations
1. Main Basin
a. Responsible for 65% of total treatment
b. Vreq = Tsediment + Vwater = (48960 + 51840) (6S%) = 65520 f t3
c. L: W = 4.4
d. W = 45ft ---> L = 200ft
e. SApvd = (45)(200) = 9000 ft2
f. Vpvd = 90938 f t3
Contour
Surface Area
ft2
Incremental
Volume t3
Cumulative
Volume t3
-12
6204
0
0
-8
7104
26606
26606
-4
8036
30270
56876
0
9000 1
34062
1 90938
Z - Volume Provided = 90938 = 10.10 f t
9 max - Surface Area Provided 9 000
z ll2
h. Zriser = —max — L0.6i(D)Jls = 10.10 — Lo.6(24)J3 = 9.77 ft
2. Riser
a. Weir Flow = C x L x (Zmax — Zriser)Z = 3.33 x 6.28 x (10.10 — 9.77)Z = 4.05 ft3
s
b. Weir Flow >_ Qin
3. Outlet
a. d = 24 in
b. %dmax = 0.75
C. S = 0.05
d. npartialHDPE = 0.015
ft3
e• Qprovided = 14.28 S > Qin
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4. Outlet Protection #3, Tailwater < 0.5Do
a. do=1.50ft
b. La=5ft
C. Wa=do+La=6.5ft
d. d50 = 8 in (Class B)
e. d=1.5d50=12in
1. SApvd = 4500 + 9000 = 13500 f t2
2. Vpvd = 44138 + 90938 = 135076 f t3
3. Vreq = Tsediment + Vwater = 48960 + 51840 = 100800 f t3
4. Vpvd > Vreq
5. Seftling
1. u = 89.9d2 = 89.9(40 X 0.001)2 = 0.14 cm
s
a. Fangmeir et. al, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Fifth Edition
2. 0.14 cm x 1m X 3.28083ft = 0.0047 f t
s 100cm 1m s
3. Treq = f - 6 t 0.0047ft x 1""n = 21.2min = 0.35 hrs
s 60s
4. Min Detention (hr) = 1 x Vtot + Q �n x 1Rr = i x 135076 f t3 - 4ft3 x 1hr = 4.7 hrs
2 3600s 2 s 3600s
5. Min Detention (hr) >> Treq
Drainage
.1 Stormwater Calculations
1. DA = 0.84 acres
2. DU = 0.84 acres
IIr 31II 0.385
- LytCJ
3. t, - 128 - 128 < 5 minutes use tc = 5 minutes
4. i=7.70in
hr
5. C = 0.35
6. Q25 = CiDA = (0.35)(7.70)(0.84) = 2.26 fs3
6.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Calculation
1. ST # 1
a: SAYeq = 435Q25 = (435)(2.26) = 984 ft2
b. Vreq = 3600DU = (3600)(0.84) = 3022 f t3
c. L: W = 2.0
d. W=23ft--->L=47ft
e. SApvd = (23)(47) = 1092 ft2
f. Vpvd = 3022 f t3
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Contour
Surface Area
ftz
Incremental
Volume ft3
Cumulative
Volume ft3
-3.5
650
0
0
-3
707
339
339
-2
827
767
1106
-1
956
892
1998
0
1092
1024
3022
_ Q25 _ 2.26 - f
9 LW (2.5)I///H_2 (2.5)(0.5)1.5 < 4 use LW - 4 t
h. Baffles
i. B1 = 0.35L = (0.35)(47) = 16.5 ft
H. B2 = B1 + 0.25L = 16.5 + (0.25)(47) = 28.2 ft
iii. B3 = B2 + 0.25L = 28.2 + (0.25)(47) = 40 ft
2. PIPE#1
a. d=12in
b. %dmax = 0.5
c. S = 0.05
d. npartialHDPE = 0.015
e. Qprovided = 3.45 ft3s > Q25
3. PIPE #1 OUTLET PROTECTION, Tailwater < 0.5D0
a. do=1.00ft
b. La=5ft
c. Wa=do+La=6ft:
d. d5o = 8 in (Class B)
e. d=1.5d50=12in
Drainage #2
7.1 Stormwater Calculations
1. DA = 0.61 acres
2. DU = 0.61 acres
IIr 81II 0.38S
- L HCC J - 11500]0.385 ..
3. to - 1zs - 1< 5 minutes use tc = 5 minutes
4. i=7.70in
hr
5. C = 0.35
6. Q25 = CiDA = (0.35) (7.70) (0.61) = 1.65 f o
7.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Calculation
2. ST #2
a. SAreq = 435Q25 = (435)(1.65) = 716 ft2
b. Vreq = 3600DU = (3600)(0.61) = 2200 ft3
C. L: W = 2.0
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d. W=20ft-4L=41ft
e. SAp„d = (20)(41) = 825 ft2
f. Vpvd = 2200 f t3
Contour
Surface Area
tz
Incremental
Volume t3
Cumulative
Volume t3
-3.5
446
0
0
-3
495
235
235
-2
597
546
781
-1
707
652
1433
0
825
766
2200
9
_ Q25 ` _ 1"' _ f LW (2.5)(xWi I (2.5)(0.5)1.5 < 4 -� use LW — 4 t
h. Baffles J
i. Bl = 0.35L = (0.35)(41) = 14.4 ft
ii. B2 = Bl + 0.25L = 14.4 + (0.25) (41) = 24.6 f t
iii. B3 = B2 + 0.25L = 24.6 + (0.25)(41) = 34.9 ft
Drainage #3 - Positive Drainage to Settling Basins
.1 Stcrmwater Calculations
1. DA = 2.63 acres
2. DU = 2.63 acres
3 0.385
LtC 40010 385
3. tc = yt128 = 2128 < 5 minutes -� use tc = 5 minutes
4. i = 7.70
5. C = 0.35
6. Q25 = CiDA = (0.35)(7.70)(2.63) = 7.08 fs3
8.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Calculations
1. Main Basin
a. SA,.eq = 435Q25 = (435)(7.08) = 3078 ft2
b. V,.eq = 3600DU = (3600)(2.63) = 9452 ft3
c. SAp„d = 9000 ft2
d. Vpvd = 90938 f t3
L See above, 3.1
e. SApvd » SAreq
f Vpvd >> Vreq
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Drainage #
9.1 Stormwater Calculations
1. DA = 11.53 acres
Ltc 3l0.385 IrrI
2. tC = �HtCJ = L666,0.385 < 5 minutes use tc = 5 minutes
128 128
3. i=7.70in
hr
4. C = 0.35
5. Q2S = CiDA = (0.35)(7.70)(11.53) = 31.07 fo
s
5.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Calculation
1. PERMENANT DIVERSION - RIP RAP CHANNEL #1
a. S = 0.068 f t
ft
b. b=3ft,Z=2ft,Q=31.07ft3
C. Liner = Rip Rap - Class B, n = 0.074, zp = 10.26 lbs/f t2
d. Solve n 14 - AR3 = 0 by trial and error, dnormac = 1.25 f t
e. R= a =6.88=0.80ft
Pit, 8.59
f. zo = yRS = (62.4) (0.80) (0.068) = 3.41 ftZ < zp
2. OUTLET PROTECTION, Tailwater < 0.5Do
a. Tw=8ft
b. La=20ft
C. Wa=Tw+La=28ft
d. d50 = 10 in (Class 1)
e. d = 1.5d50 = 15 in
10 Drainage
10.1 Stormwater Calculations
1. DA = 2.38 acres
3 0.385
Ltc 475 0.385
2. tc = Htc - 3 128 < 5 minutes � use t, = 5 minutes
3. i=7.70in
hr
4. C = 0.3 5
5. Q25 = CiDA = (0.35)(7.70)(2.38) = 6.40 ft3
5.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Calculation
1. PERMENANT DIVERSION - RIP RAP CHANNEL #2
a. S = 0.08 ft
b. b=3ft,Z=2ft,Q=6.40fs3
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c. Liner = Rip Rap — Class B, n = 0.111, zp = 3.76 Ibs/f t2
d. Solve 14 n —AR, = 0 by trial and error, dnormal = 0.65 f t
FS
e. R= a = Z=$=0.47ft
Pw 5.91
f. zo = yRS = (62.4) (0.47) (0.08) = 2.36 lbs < Tp
2. PIPE #2
a.
d = 24 in
b.
%dmax = 0.75
c.
S = 0.05
d.
npartialHOPE = 0.014
e•
It3
Qprovided = 14.28 % Q25
s
3. OUTLET PROTECTION, Tailwater < O.5Do
f.
do=2ft
g.
La=11ft
h.
Wa=do+La=13ft
i.
dso = 8 in (Class B)
j.
d=1.5d50=12in
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Blue Ridge Environmental Consultants, P.A.
1305 South Collegiate Avenue I Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697
336. 844.4088 1 http.-Ilbrec.biz
RECEIVED
March 16, 2011 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MAR 2 1 2011
Steve Chapin SifflP SECTION
USACE MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
151 Patton Avenue — Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801
RE: Grants Creek Mine Site
Mr. Chapin,
The following revisions have been made to the Grants Creek Mine Site plans. The stockpile, junction structure and
proposed impact of 149' of 24" CMP has been removed from the plans. A 50' buffer has been provided to ensure no
jurisdictional impact. Further we have included data sheets and provided notes on the plans/maps that are attached
that indicate that the basins and stockpile area will be installed on high ground and no jurisdictional impacts will occur.
Please accept this letter as a request to withdraw our application for a nationwide 39, but please still consider our
request for the nationwide 16 valid.
In addition we have added a level spreader device to diffuse our discharge into the UT to Grants Creek. (no Jurisdictional
Impact). For the convenience of NCDWQ of have copied Mike Parker with this packet. Thanks for your assistance and
please contact me at as you need to.
Thanks,
Derek Goddar
Engineering I Planning I Environmental

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont
Project/Site � �. ,:,t — &DAm. County: Sampling Date:
Applicant/Ownen r e� State: Sampling Point: Z
investigator(s): __ Section, Township, Range:—CLWV'dd- cee..& _
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): _ L'L'",v &.r4A Local relief (concave, convex, none):. Slope
Subregion (LRR or MLRA); � � Lat: ��- 22 ?g Long: �� L(Z�� Datum: Y�
Soil Map Unit Name: NWI classification: V001.
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain €n Remarks.)
Are Vegetation . Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed?r�(/,tQi' Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes L�No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic? tY (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks,)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No k within a Wetland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two recuired)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one Is LeaWred•
check all that apply)
_ Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
_ Surface Water (Al)
— True Aquatic Plants (1314)
_, Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
High Water Table (A2)
— Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
_ Drainage Patterns (B10)
_ Saturation (A3)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (03)
,_,_ Moss Trim Lines (Bi 6)
_ Water Marks (B1)
_ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
— Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_ Sediment Deposits (B2)
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
^ Crayfish Burrows (08)
Drift Deposits (133)
_ Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
_ Other (Explain In Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
— iron Deposits (85)
_ Geomorphic Position (D2)
— Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery
(137)
,_,_, Shallow Aquitard (133)
_ Water -Stained Leaves (Bg)
_ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
_, Aquatic Fauna (613)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (135)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No 2C epth (Inches): _
Water Table Present? Yes
No Depth (inches): eI�
Saturation Present? Yes
No 3C Depth (inches): ��%
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No,_
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous Inspections), if available:
Remarks::
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -- Interim Version

VEGETATION (Five Strata) — Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: 2
Tree �Stra_t m (Plot size: )
1 • "_" `°le- �x�r "
Absolute
% Cover
•�l5
Dominant Indicator
Species? Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are 08L, FACW, or FAC: (A)
Total Number of Dominant %
Species Across All Strata: ( (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A1B)
2.
3. �
5. _ �.7c ¢�
6.
7
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Sapling Stratum (Plot size:
1 •
= Total Cover
)
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
OBL species x f =
FAGW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
2•
3•
4•
5•
6.
7.
Shrub Stratum (Plot size:
1,
= Total Cover
)
Hydrophytic Vegetation indicators:
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 -Prevalence Index is s3.0'
4 -Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
2.
3.
4.
5
6.
7
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
= Total Cover
Definitions of Five Vegetation Strata:
Tree — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more In height and 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or larger In diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 It (6 m) or more in height and less
than 3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub — Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 3 to 20 it (1 to 6 m) in height.
herb —All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including
herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
plants, except woody vines, less than approximately
3 ft (1 m) in height.
Woody vine —All woody vines, regardless of height.
2
3.
4,
5.
6.
7
8.
9
10.
i 1 •
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
1•
= Total Cover
)
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? yes No .
2.
3.
4
5.
= Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountalns and Piedmont— interim Version

SOIL. Sampling Point:
Proflle Descriptlon: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
(Inches) Color (moist) %
Color (moist) % Tyae' Loc' Texture Remarks
'Type: C=Concentration D=De letion, RM=Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL-Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Solle.
_ Histosol (Al)
` Dark Surface (87)
— 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
— Histic Epipedon (A2)
` Polyvaiue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147,148)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
Black Histic (A3)
— Thin Dark Surface (89) (MLRA 147,148)
(MLRA 147,148)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
— Loamy Giayed Matrix (F2)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
_ Stratified Layers (A5)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ _ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Red Parent Material (TF2)
_^
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
— Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
_, Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
— Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (Si) (LRR N,
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
MLRA 136)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ Umbrio Surface (F13) (MLRA 136,122)
Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Sandy Redox (S5)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth
(inches):
Hydric Solt Present? Yes No%
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Interim Version

its j
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piont
ProjecUSite: L9 r+: � cvl� City/County: aw-54 Sampling Date:•`-/�
Applicant/Owner: Cr` /Sttate: � Sampling Point:
Investigator(s): Section, Township, Range: ln�' Pcr l'
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): /. 4Local relief (concave, convex, none): co-ICu.rn' Slope (%):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Let: Long: 'g4. L[Z 7 Datum:,_
Soil Map Unit Name: /U 1 �CG �./+ NWI classification: f A
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation . Soil , or Hydrology significantly disturbed?/P Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes No
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology naturally problematic?/d (It needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, Important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Is the Sampled Area
within a Weiland? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes f� No
Remarks.
�P Aw
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one
is required check all that apply)
— Sulface Soil Cracks (B6)
/,/—'Surface Water (Ai)
_ True Aquatic Plants (B14)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (88)
Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
_ Drainage Patterns (610)
�gh
_ aturation (A3)
_ Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
Water Marks (BI)
_ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Dry -Season Water Table (C2)�
_ Sediment Deposits (82)
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Titled Soils (C6)
_ayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (B3)
— Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_- Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (09)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
— Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants (Di)
iron Deposits (B5)
_ Geomorphic Position (132)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
` Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ Water -Stained Leaves (B9)
_ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
— Aquatic Fauna (B13)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
—Z' No
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes
I/ No
Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes
�No
Depth (inches): %(
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
Includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspectionns�s)),/, If available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Interim Version

VEGETATION (Five Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
AbsColute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: ri ) ° Species? S atus
AA
4.
5.
6.
7.
ling Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Shrub Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Herb Stratum (Plot size:
1,
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
t3.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
= Total Cover
Sampling Point:_
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata; !% (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC. (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of:
Multiply by:
OBL species
x 1 =
FACW species
x 2 =
FAC species
x 3 =
FACU species
x 4 =
UPL species
x 5 =
Column Totals:
(A) (B)
Prevalence Index =
B/A =
=Total over
--- -, --- ---
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
3 - Prevalence index 1s 53.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
_ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
= Total Cover
= Total Cover
= Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
c.91"C %ttG�
'indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Five Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH),
Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more In height and less
than 3 In. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub -Woody plants, excluding woody vines,
approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, including
herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
plants, except woody vines, less than approximately
3 ft (1 m) in height.
Woody vine -All woody vines, regardless of height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes Z No
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont- Interim Version

SOIL
Sampling Point: — -4 —
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the Indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.)
Depth Matrix
Redox Features
(inches) Color moist %
Color (moist) % TvDe Loc2
Texture Remarks
'Type: C=Concentration D=De letion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains,
21-ocation: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soli Indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Solis':
�[/Hislosol (Al)
Dark Surface (87)
___, 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
.— Histic Epipedon (A2)
— Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147,
148) ` Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_ Black Histio (A3)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
(MLRA 147,148)
.—. Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (172)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
___, Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136,147)
_ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Red Parent Material (TF2)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
— Very Shallow Dark Surface (fF12)
Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
^ Redox Depressions (F8)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (81) (LRR N,
_ Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
.MLRA 147, 148)
MLRA 136)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
— Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136,122)
'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Sandy Redox (S5)
___- Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) wetland hydrology must be present,
_ Stripped Matrix (S6)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (It observed):
Type: &A
9/
Depth (Inches):
Hydric Sol[ Present? Yet" No
Remarks:
p
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont -- Interim Version

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
January 11, 2007
Wayne Cassavaugh
Carolina Sand Company, Inc.
2440 Angus to
Lenoir, NC 28645
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Subject: Renewal Notice / General Permit NCG520000
Certificate of Coverage NCG520009
Rowan County
Dear Permittee:
You are receiving this notice because your company currently operates a dredging operation covered under the
subject General Permit for the discharge of sand -dredging runoff. NCG520000 will expire on July 31, 2007. Federal (40 CFR
122.41) and North Carolina (15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications be filed at least 180
days prior to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy this requirement, the Division must receive a renewal request
postmarked no later than February 1, 2007.
The Certificate of Coverage (CoC) specific to your operation was last issued on August 1, 2002. The Division needs
information from you to determine if coverage under NCG520000 is still necessary.
➢ If your property still has a wastewater system like the ones described in the enclosed Technical Bulletin, you must renew the
subject CoC. Complete the enclosed form and submit it to the address on the form.
➢ If you are not sure what type of system your property has, contact Wes Bell in the NC DENR Mooresville Regional Office at
[phone]. That person [or other staff members] can help you determine if you should renew your CoC.
➢ If this site has been shut down and no further dredging will occur, contact me at the address or phone number listed below to
request rescission of the CoC.
Please verify that the provided information is correct, or make corrections on the attached form. Complete the
additional questions, then sign and date the form. The completed form should be submitted to the address listed below the
signature block.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed
below. r t
Sincerely,
4 �l' Il
l
Charles H. Weaver, Jr.
NPDES Unit
cc: Central Files
NPDES file
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone], extension 511 / FAX [phone] / [e-mail]
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