WM0501554_Final Permit_20230619

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
N.B. Lowie
Hashpot, Inc.
PO Box 2188
Gastonia, NC 28053
Sent Via Email
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 19, 2023
Subject: Monitoring Well Construction
Permit # WM0501554
Little River Corporation
117 N Ash Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882 — Nash County
Mr. Carroll:
In accordance with the application received on June 6, 2023, we are forwarding herewith Monitoring Well
Construction Permit No. WM0501554 dated June 19, 2023, issued for the construction of a monitoring
well system (installation of three wells). Please be aware that some counties have well construction
programs, and you may be required to obtain a well construction permit before installation.
This Permit will be effective from the date of its issuance and shall be subject to the conditions and
limitations as specified therein. Please note the addition of stipulation #3 to the permit enclosed. If you
have any questions about this permit, please contact Michael Hall at [phone] or via email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure
-Permit
-Application Package
cc: RRO Files/Laserfiche
D E Q ,fJ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MONITORING WELL
In accordance with the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 87, North Carolina General Statutes, and other applicable Laws,
Rules and Regulations.
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Hashpot, Inc.
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MONITORING WELL SYSTEM consisting of three monitoring wells owned
by Hashpot, Inc. at mailing address PO Box 2188, Gastonia, NC 28053. The wells will be located on the
property owned by Mary Thrower, 206 West Nash Street, Spring Hope, NC 27882. This Permit is issued in
accordance with the application received on June 6, 2023, in conformity with specifications and
supporting data, all of which are filed with the Department of Environmental Quality and are considered
integral parts of this Permit.
This Permit is for well construction only and does not waive any provision or requirement of any other applicable law or
regulation. Construction of any well under this Permit shall be in strict compliance with the North Carolina Well
Construction Regulations and Standards (15A NCAC 02C .0100), and other State and Local Laws and regulations pertaining
to well construction.
If any requirements or limitations specified in this Permit are unacceptable, you have a right to an adjudicatory hearing
upon written request within 30 days of receipt of this Permit. The request must be in the form of a written petition
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings,
6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such a demand is made, this Permit is final and
binding.
This Permit will be effective for one year from the date of its issuance and shall be subject to other specified conditions,
limitations, or exceptions as follows:
1. Issuance of this Permit does not obligate reimbursement from State trust funds, if these wells are being
installed as part of an investigation for contamination from an underground storage tank or dry cleaner
incident.
2. Issuance of this Permit does not supersede any other agreement, permit, or requirement issued by
another agency.
3. The well(s) shall be located and constructed as shown on the attachments submitted as part of the Permit
application.
4. Each well shall have a Well Contractor Identification Plate in accordance with 15A NCAC 02C .0108(o).
5. Well construction records (GW-1) for each well shall be submitted to the Division of Water Quality's
Information Processing Unit within 30 days of the well completion.
6. When the well is discontinued or abandoned, it shall be abandoned in accordance with 15A NCAC 02C
.0113 and a well abandonment record (GW-30) shall be submitted to the Division of Water Quality's
Information Processing Unit within 30 days of the well abandonment.
7. If the well penetrates any water -bearing zone that contains contaminated waters, the upper three feet of
the well shall be grouted within one day after the casing is set or the well abandoned.
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Scott Vinson, Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number: WM0501544
Permit Issued: June 19, 2023
D E Q �J North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
NORrH CAROLINA �/ 919.707.9000
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A MONITORING OR RECOVERY WELL SYSTEM
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
In accordance with the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 87, General Statutes of North Carolina and regulations pursuant thereto,
application is hereby made for a permit to construct monitoring or recovery wells.
1. Date: 6/6/23
2. County: Nash
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
PERMIT NO. ISSUED DATE
3. What type of well are you applying for? (monitoring or recovery): monitoring
4. Applicant: Hashpot, Inc. Telephone: [phone]
Applicant's Mailing Address: PO Box 2188
Applicant's Email Address (if available): hashpot867(cDvahoo.com
5. Contact Person (if different than Applicant): Ryan Kerins, Terraquest Environmental Telephone: [phone]
Contact Person's Mailing Address: 100 E Ruffin St
Contact Person's Email Address (if available): rdkerinsC@.terraguestiDc.com
6. Property Owner (if different than Applicant): Mary Thrower Telephone:
Property Owner's Mailing Address: 206 W Nash St, Spring Hope, NC
Property Owner's Email Address (if available):
7. Property Physical Address (Including PIN Number) 206 W Nash St (PIN 276905292677)
City Spring Hope County Nash Zip Code 27882
8. Reason for Well(s): assessment
(ex: non -discharge permit requirements, suspected contamination, assessment, groundwater contamination, remediation, etc.)
9. Type of facility or site for which the well(s) is(are) needed: UST
(ex: non -discharge facility, waste disposal site, landfill, UST, etc.)
10. Are there any current water quality permits or incidents associated with this facility or site? If so, list permit and/or incident no(s).
NCDWM-UST Incident No. 46596
11. Type of contaminants being monitored or recovered: petroleum
(ex: organics, nutrients, heavy metals, etc.)
12. Are there any existing wells associated with the proposed well(s)? If yes, how many? 12
Existing Monitoring or Recovery Well Construction Permit No(s).:
13. Distance from proposed well(s) to nearest known waste or pollution source (in feet): 80
14. Are there any water supply wells located less than 500 feet from the proposed well(s)? yes
If yes, give distance(s): 445
15. Well Contractor: Terraquest — Wes Sorrells Certification No.: 3577
Well Contractor Address: 100 E Ruffin St, Mebane, NC 27302
PROPOSED WELL CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION
As required by 15A NCAC 02C .0105(f)(7), attach a well construction diagram of each well showing the following:
a. Borehole and well diameter e. Type of casing material and thickness
b. Estimated well depth f. Grout horizons
C. Screen intervals g. Well head completion details
d. Sand/gravel pack intervals
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PROPOSED WELL CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION (Continued)
2. Number of wells to be constructed in unconsolidated 5. How will the well(s) be secured? Locking cap and
material: 3 manhole lid
3. Number of wells to be constructed in bedrock: 0
6. Estimated beginning construction date: 7/2023
4. Total Number of wells to be constructed: 3
(add answers from 2 and 3) 7. Estimated construction completion date: 7/2023
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. As required by 15A NCAC 02C .0105(f)(5), attach a scaled map of the site showing the locations of the following:
a. All property boundaries, at least one of which is referenced to a minimum of two landmarks such as identified roads,
intersections, streams, or lakes within 500 feet of the proposed well or well system.
b. All existing wells, identified by type of use, within 500 feet of the proposed well or well system.
C. The proposed well or well system.
d. Any test borings within 500 feet of proposed well or well system.
e. All sources of known or potential groundwater contamination (such as septic tank systems, pesticide, chemical or fuel
storage areas, animal feedlots as defined in G.S. 143-215.10B(5), landfills, or other waste disposal areas) within 500 feet
of the proposed well or well system.
SIGNATURES
The Applicant assumes total responsibility for ensuring that the well(s) will be located, constructed, maintained, and abandoned in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02C.
Project Manager
Signature of Applicant or *Agent
Ryan D. Kerins dba Terraquest
Printed name of Applicant or *Agent
Title of Applicant or *Agent
* If signing as Agent, attach authorization agreement stating
that you have the authority to act as the Agent.
If the property is owned by someone other than the Applicant, the property owner hereby consents to allow the Applicant to construct
well(s) as outlined in this Well Construction Permit application and acknowledges that it shall be the responsibility of the Applicant to
ensure that the well(s) will be located, constructed, maintained, and abandoned in accordance with 15A NCAC 02C.
See attached See attached
Signature of Property Owner (if different than Applicant) Printed name of Property Owner (if different than Applicant)
DIRECTIONS
Please send the completed application to the appropriate Division of Water Resources' Regional Office:
Asheville Regional Office Raleigh Regional Office Wilmington Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70 3800 Barrett Drive 127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Swannanoa, NC 28778 Raleigh, NC 27609 Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 W. Hanes Mill Road
Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GW-22M/R (Rev. 5-26-2022)

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This Agreement is made and entered into this 1st day of November, 2019, by and between
Terraquest Environmental Consultants, P.C. (hereinafter called "Terraquest"), and Hashpot, Inc.
F/K/A Little River Corporation (hereinafter called "CLIENT"), to provide for Terraquest to perform
the services described herein, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth below and in
the attached Schedules A and B, which are incorporated and made a part hereof by reference, and
payment to Terraquest by CLIENT.
RECITALS
CLIENT hereby engages Terraquest to conduct environmental investigations ("Services") at
"Little River Corporation — Spring Hope" located at 117 N. Ash Street, Spring Hope, NC (the
"Property").
In consideration of the matters described above, and of the mutual benefits and obligations set
forth in this Agreement, the CLIENT and Terraquest agree as follows:
1. Property Conditions: Upon execution of this Agreement, and as required throughout
the project, CLIENT shall provide Terraquest with all site information and any other such data in
the possession of CLIENT as applicable and necessary for Terraquest to provide Services for the
Property. Additionally, CLIENT represents that the Property is either owned or leased by CLIENT or
CLIENT has a written permit or authorization of the Property Owner to allow Terraquest to entry
upon and about the Property to perform its Services for the benefit of Client.
2. Environmental Documents: CLIENT hereby authorizes Terraquest to sign environmental
documents, including but not limited to any regulatory or government documents, on CLIENT's
behalf, as CLIENT's agent for the purposes of this project and Services.
3. Price and Payment:
A. The price for the Services defined in this Agreement have been determined by
Terraquest and quoted to CLIENT in a "Basis of Charges" attached Schedule A. Terraquest's
"Standard Rate Sheet" is attached as Schedule B and incorporated and a part hereof by reference
as the basis for any additional adjustments to the initial Price of Services for the Project. The
Parties acknowledge that the attached cost estimate for the Services may fluctuate depending on
the Property conditions and time constraints. In the event that additional charges will be billed to
CLIENT, all such charges shall be based on the units and rates contained in attached Schedules.
B. It is mutually agreed by CLIENT and Terraquest that CLIENT shall timely make all
payments for Services performed by Terraquest at the Property under this Agreement. Payment
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of all invoices rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be due and payable upon invoice
submission date from Terraquest. Any unpaid invoice balances 30 days past the invoice date shall
accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum) until paid in full. Any payments
received after the specified due date are subject to an additional late fee of $35 as an
administrative fee which shall be due and payable on the 31St day after the specified original
invoice due date. Terraquest reserves the right to withhold the disclosure or release of its
determined data or any summary report or opinion until full payment has been made by CLIENT.
Terraquest does not accept payment from real estate closings.
C. For CLIENTS seeking reimbursement with the NC Leaking Underground Storage Tank
Trust Fund it is further understood and agreed to by both parties that each party will make every
reasonable effort to enable CLIENT to obtain funds from the NC Trust Fund, but that Terraquest
makes no guarantee that such funds will be available to CLIENT for any of the costs associated with
this Agreement. Tank removal and associated costs presented in Schedule A are not considered
reimbursable by the NC Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. Terraquest agrees to not
exceed $20,000 of presumed reimbursable costs during the UST closure.
4. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
A. Terraquest is an independent consultant and agrees to provide to CLIENT, for its sole
benefit and exclusive use, the consulting services set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement shall
not be assigned by CLIENT without the prior written consent of Terraquest: All reports,
information, analysis, and data submitted by Terraquest to CLIENT shall remain confidential and
shall not be disclosed to third parties without the prior written consent of Terraquest;
notwithstanding anything contrary herein, Terraquest reserves the right to report or disclose to
any governmental or regulatory authorities its findings if required by applicable regulation, code,
law or court order.
B. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon three (3) days' written
notice to the other party. In the event that CLIENT requests termination prior to completion of
Services by Terraquest, CLIENT agrees to timely pay Terraquest for all incurred costs and services
that Terraquest has rendered prior to such notice upon invoice delivery by Terraquest.
C. Terraquest will perform its Services using the degree of skill and care that is ordinarily
exercised undersimilar conditions by comparably situated environmental consulting professionals.
NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE OR INTENDED TO BE MADE BY THIS
AGREEMENT, EITHER BY ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS. CLIENT agrees that Terraquest's liability
to CLIENT or to any third party due to any negligent professional acts or omissions shall not exceed
and be limited to the amount of Terraquest's professional fees for the Services contemplated
under this Agreement.
D. The Parties agree to perform all acts as reasonable and necessary for Terraquest to
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provide the Services on the Property and for CLIENT to make timely payment to Terraquest
pursuant to this Agreement.
E. ARBITRATION; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. The Parties agree that any dispute or
controversy regarding the subject matter of this Agreement which cannot be amicably resolved
between the Parties shall be submitted to binding arbitration, pursuant to the NCRUAA (G.S. § 1-
569.1 et seq.), upon the written notice of either party delivered to the other of such party's
intention to arbitrate and shall otherwise conform to the requirements set forth below.
The alternative dispute resolution procedures which shall apply underthis Agreement are
as follows: If the parties cannot informally settle the dispute within ten (10) days after receipt of
the written notice of a dispute, then said dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration, conducted
on a confidential basis, pursuant to the NCRUAA (G.S. § 1-569.1 et seq.). All arbitration
proceedings shall be held in Alamance County, North Carolina. Judgment upon the award rendered
by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction, and the arbitrator may include
provisional remedies in their award. The arbitrator shall determine all questions of fact and law
relating to any controversy, claim or dispute hereunder, including but not limited to whether or
not any such controversy, claim or dispute is subject to the arbitration provisions contained herein.
Any party desiring arbitration shall serve notice of intent to arbitrate on the other party, in
accordance with the NCRUAA (G.S. § 1-569.2). The arbitrator shall be agreed upon by both parties;
if the parties fail to agree on an arbitrator, then the arbitrator shall be appointed pursuant to G.S.
§ 1-569.11. The parties shall bear their own attorney fees, costs and expenses associated with the
arbitration. The arbitrator's fees shall be split evenly between the parties. The arbitrator shall
make a determination within three (3) months after the dispute is submitted for arbitration.
Notwithstanding the existence of a dispute and until the arbitrator render a decision, each party
shall be obligated to fulfill its obligations and continue its performance in accordance with the
terms hereof.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each party retains the right to pursue in
Small Claims Court any dispute within that court's jurisdiction. Further, this Arbitration provision
shall apply only to disputes in which either party seeks to recover an amount of money (excluding
attorneys' fees and costs) that exceeds the jurisdictional limit of the Small Claims Court.
G. CLIENT shall indemnify Terraquest and hold it harmless from and against any loss,
damage, claim or injury which Terraquest or its subcontractor shall suffer or incur as a result of any
breach of this Agreement by CLIENT or as a result of any incomplete or incorrect information or
data CLIENT provides to Terraquest including boundary surveys of the property provided by
CLIENT. CLIENT shall be responsible for and shall pay to Terraquest, its directors, officers, or
employees for all actual, general, and special consequential damages, including attorneys' fees,
costs of suits, costs of arbitration, costs of appeal, which may be awarded in any arbitration or
litigation instituted by or against CLIENT to recover any of the foregoing items indemnified or to
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obtain injunctive relief from CLIENT'S failure to perform as specified in this Agreement. In addition
to the foregoing and not in limitation thereof, CLIENT shall indemnify and hold harmless
Terraquest from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses, incurred or arising
from the performance of or resulting from acts of Terraquest performed in the course and within
the scope of its engagement herewith provided such are done in good faith; this indemnification
and release shall specifically include (but not be limited to) any acts of Terraquest that result in
damage to public or private utilities on the Property. This indemnification shall survive the
termination of employment and engagement of Terraquest.
I. Any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified mail or overnight delivery to the respective
address of each Party as set forth below.
J. The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement shall not be deemed to affect the validity
of any other provision.
K. Terraquest may from time to time on behalf of CLIENT arrange for the services of
subcontractors and others. All costs to Terraquest for those services of subcontractors associated
with providing services of this Agreement and/or contemplated for the Project shall be paid by
CLIENT upon rendering of invoice.
L. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of North
Carolina. All litigation, arbitration, or legal proceedings associated with this Agreement shall be
conducted in a forum within Alamance County, State of North Carolina, unless otherwise agreed in
writing by the Parties.
M. This Agreement and attached Schedules A and B (the "Attachments") constitutes the
entire agreement between the Parties and cannot be changed or modified except by a written
instrument signed by both Parties.
N. Neutral Interpretation and Counterparts. The Parties shall be deemed to have
cooperated in the drafting and preparation of this Agreement. Hence, any construction to be
made of this Agreement shall not be construed against any Party. This Agreement may be
executed in counterparts and each executed counterpart shall be effective as the original. All
faxed, emailed, or electronic signatures affirming this Agreement constitute an original signature.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement with the incorporated
Attachments to be executed in duplicate originals by their duly authorized representatives on
the date first set forth above.
CLIENT:
HASHPOT, INC. F/K/A LITTLE RIVER CORPORATION
By:
Authorized Representative
Address for Notices:
N.B. Lowie
Hashpot, Inc.
P.O. Box 2188
Gastonia, NC 28053
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TERRAQUEST ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, P.C.
By:
Authorized Representative
Address for Notices:
Terraquest Environmental Consultants, P.C.
100 East Ruffin St.
Mebane, NC 27302

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ACCESS AGREEMENT FORM
Access is hereby granted to Hashpot, Inc., Terraquest Environmental Consultants, P.C., and their
agents and assigns for the purpose of installing, sampling, and maintaining groundwater
monitoring wells on the property located at 206 W Nash St in Spring Hope, NC with the Nash
County Parcel Identification Number 276905292677.
The proposed well locations are shown on the enclosed figure. Note that the monitoring well
locations may be adjusted at the time of drilling, should unanticipated utilities, trees, shrubs,
structures, or other obstructions be encountered at the location shown of the enclosed figure.
Typical groundwater monitoring well details are enclosed for reference. The wells will be
constructed in accordance with regulations under Title 15A NCAC 2C.
Hashpot, Inc. will be responsible for all costs associated with the NCDWM-UST-directed
installation, maintenance, and subsequent abandonment of the wells, and assessment and
remediation of the contaminant plume associated with the petroleum release that has the
NCDWM-UST Incident No. 46596.
Once the NC Division of Waste Management's Underground Storage Tank Section has issued a
Notice of No Further Action, the well will be abandoned by filling with cement or bentonite in
accordance with the rules contained within Title 15A NCAC 2C.
Mary Throw Date r
TERRAQ EST ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, P.C. Date
Ryan D. Kerins, Project Manager