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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG020928_NOI Application_20180418Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources / K_ Land Quality Section – Stormwater Permitting Program National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Environmental Quality NCG020000 NOTICE OF INTENT — General Permit Application hcGoa-o9ag FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Date Received Year I Month I Day I Certificate of Coverage I National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit NCG020000: to STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as: SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below) and like activities The following activities are included: • Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits—except for NCDOT borrow pits) 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 on the site of such operations; • Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) at mining operations; • Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or • Mine dewatering (wastewater) ,1 ` Pr Ill following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit: APR 18 1618 • Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining; SpA'�A>1'p OVAL/7), • Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater friiPi�Ili T'NG operations; • Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines NCDOT borrow pits (covered under individual permit NCS000150) The following discharges are covered by NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000: Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (sand dredging or dipping operations) are covered instead by NPDES General Permit NCG520000, administered by the Division of Water Resources NPDES Wastewater Permitting Program. Please contact DWR for more information. Please print or tvpe all entries in this application form. 1) Mailing address of own doperator official address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed : Legal Owner Name z 0 (,' R,,t J I L LL (Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC cretary of State showing the current legal name of the corporation or entity. Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual or government authority. This name must be the same name as appears on the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources' Mining Permit.) Signee's Name (as s' Street Address City Telephone No. /7. 4 Z. i ! 1 ✓t .M < 1 fi n h/'Oli E-mail Alternate Contact Name* P.c J1 /�t � '"`�SoN E-mail (if different) Alternate Contact Telephone (if different) 7 S_ – 3y % Z - *Alternate contact should be affiliated with the Owner/Operator. Consultant information can be provided in question 5. Page 1 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 9/10/2015 NCG020000 N.O.I. 2) Location of facility producing discharge: L Facility Name _ ov I/}^l Facility Street Address Facility City Facility County Facility Contact Telephone No. f'.' r So d 6,/ 4ttms7-Rurig Contact E-mail a 161 3) Physical Location Information: 4) Fax: 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). 0 0 M V s .2 (aV l -1 A914 'y rF- Go , 7`�i-lam &" Ngf'�- Ara A.a -roo- 16)'fi o+�-e wt; le- ro Y/Uh-* c�lc G 4) McI we' I5 p4 r��/�?li St�O� �02.e� F i ity Location Coordinates: Latitude 3 N Longitude degrees) u 76 a t </ 410!9 W (degrees / minutes / seconds or decimal 5) Consultant Information (i applicable): Consultant: au d 4 L% 4 t- � UU V Consulting Firm: 1400 it c,4 kf vt. A o MailingAddress: //0 S ST City: rV4 State: Zip Code: % Phone: (XSR i 57 —3 L 7- Fax: ( IVA- E-mail: .^ j', IxA 2 Jso K p4- jo 2o" h 9r /►1 l d 43 h4, 4 (Optional) / Staple Business Lard Here Permits: 6) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following: ❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin: Existing Date began mining: 994_r-� 2 00 3 7) Standard Industrial Classification: Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial activity at this facility SIC Code: q q4- 8) 8) Provide a description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: J A -a %. Tah s0i1 11 9) Is this a PROCESSING -ONLY facility for materials mined elsewhere? No ❑ Yes 10) Is this an inactive mine site? �No ❑ Yes If yes, have you certified to the Stormwater Permitting Program that all portions of the site where clearing, grading, and/or excavation activities have occurred have been stabilized? ❑ No ❑ Yes (if yes, the site may be eligible for "Dormant Status" and reduced BMP inspections. See the General Permit.) Page 2 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 9/10/2015 NCG020000 N.O.I. 11) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section? ❑ No Yes If no, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application: If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: LZ=.!— the DEMLR Mining Permit with this NPDES application. Also provide a copy of 12) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits? YNO ❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility: 13) Are you applying for a discharge pernit in the same location as a previously permitted mine? ❑ NoIle J ,p Yes If yes, specify permit number and mine name if known: 14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits from DWR (e.g., recycle permits)? X140 ❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility: 15) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas? No Yes If yes, do they have separate NPDES stormwater permits? ❑ No ❑ Yes (provide permit number(s) If not owned by the same company, who is the owner? Development Activities and Buffers: 16) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site? )(No f Y- 1S �1 �Y a fen-/}fl�� /►�lNI� ❑ Yes 17) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, and will it add more than 10,000 ft2 of Impervious surface? V es (to both) o, this mine site IS in one of the 20 Coastal Counties but will NOT add 10,000 ft2 of impervious surface. ❑ No, this mine site is NOT in any of the 20 Coastal Counties. if this site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties, you may be required to apply for an additional State Stormwater Permit. Check with your local Regional Office (see contact information and checklist below). 18) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan Water supply Watersheds? XYPo Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? SZ) ft. You must show buffers on site plans. Also include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required. r Page 3 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 9/10/2015 NCG020000 N.O.I. Discharge Points, Receiving Waters & Wetlands: 19) Receiving waters: What is the name of the body or bodies of water creek, stream, river, lake etc.) tha# toe facilii stormwater and/or wastewater discharges will end up in? water L OFly C, ✓c-Kd 6aS L A To find the waterbody, please see the NC Surface Waterbody Classifications map at https://deq.nc.gov/abouVdivisionstwater-resources/water-resources-science-data Receiving water classification(s) for the waters: — 3 —— ! 3I If the site will discharge to a separate storm sewer system, ngmp the operator of the separate storm sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). Discharge of wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS -II through WS -V, or SA, must be approved by the Division of Water Resources (DWR) or Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF). DEMLR cannot grant coverage under NCG020000 without that approval. Also be advised that no new discharges of wastewater are permitted in receiving waters classified as WS -I or freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to saltwater ORW will not be approved under General Permit NCG02 but may be eligible for an individual permit. 20) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as High Quality Waters (HQW), Primary Nursery Areas (PNA), Trout (Tr) waters, or a class with a symbol like "+" or "@" that denotes a special management strategy is in place? No 11 Yes, HOW* 11 Yes, includes "+" or "@" Yes, PNA* ❑ Yes, Trout jr) 21) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as Shellfish (SA) waters? XNo ❑ Yes, SA* *For questions 19-20, be advised that the NCG02 General Permit limits the discharge volume of total combined wastewaters to 50 percent of the receiving water in -stream flow under 7Q10 conditions in HQW waters (PNA and SA waters are considered HQW by definition). You maybe required to contact USGS to obtain a 7Q10 flow. 22) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to impaired waters, or to waters with an approved "Total Maximum Daily Load" (TMDL)? To find impaired waters S TMDLs, please see the Impaired Waters Map & TMDL map on https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-science-data XNo ,Zc9 L( � �1?wS '/_0Z VL ❑ Yes, these waters are impaired for (list pollutants): ❑ Yes, these waters have a TMDL for (list pollutants): Page 4 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 9/10/2015 NCG020000 N.O.I. 23) List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the mine site (both on-site and off-site) and location coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this information is specified on the site plan. Include proposed maximum daily flow rate for each wastewater outfall. You must show all discharge points clearly on the submitted site plan. Be advised that NCDEQ may require you to apply for an individual permit, based on proposed discharge rates and receiving stream conditions (low flows, impairments, etc.) Stormwater Stormwater Outfall No. Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W Storrnwater Outfall No. Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W Stormwater Outfall No. Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W Stormwater Outfall No. Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W Stormwater Outfall No. Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W Stormwater Outfall No. Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W Mine Dewatering Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No. Proposed maximum flow rate: Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No. Proposed maximum flow rate: Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W Process Wastewater Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description: / ,p Proposed maximum flow rate: Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description: �' v �v1� e' Proposed maximum flow rate: Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W Page 5 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 9/10/2015 NCG020000 N.O.I. 24) Help us understand what will happen to the dewatering water at this mine site: ❑ N/A — this mine is not dewatering at all and will not dewater in the future. a) Will this mine be dewatering and discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering) ❑ No kyes If yes, where to?Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (on-site or off-site) ❑ Other (on-site or off-site) Describe: b) Will this mine be dewatering but not discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering) ,yNo ❑ Yes If yes, explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed: 25) Are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter? ❑ No SJRi re, W*j'e/tS o��/ XYes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 3 i 0 feet. � Cl9 Wi4 L 26) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or other waterbodies, and will dewatering potentially impact any wetlands or other waterbodies? XNo, dewatering will not occur near (within 400') of wetlands or other waterbodies (e.g., streams, lake, etc.) ❑ Yes, dewatering will be near wetlands or other waterbodies Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that have the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and Implement a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (POM) Plan that has been approved by the Department. For sites that may drain wetlands — approval of a POM Plan may be required Prior to coverage under this Permit. The POM Plan should be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office and in all cases must be approved prior to operation. The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See checklist at the end of the application. Contact the Regional Office for questions specific to your mine. 27) Have you been required to obtain 4041401 Certification permits? �No ❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation, BMPs, setbacks, and(or O&M plans for on or off-site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as necessary. Page 6 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 9/10/2015 NCG020000 N.O.I. 28) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers? YNO ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission. Stormwater BMPs and Vehicle Maintenance: 29) Does this facility employ best management practices for stormwater control? ❑ No Yes , If yep, please briefly describe: /4 // 5vyt-)C�Ae-k-- (-e�_ FA,01—A V I I r TI�JW-5' A-;4 /1z M 30) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ❑ No Xyes If yes, when was it implemented? /A' ft -r or r)`e 31) Are vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) occurring or planned at this mine site? YNo ❑Yes, If yes, will VMA area runoff discharge into the wastewater treatment system(s)? ❑ No, VMA runoff will discharge separately through a stormwater outfall ❑ Yes, VMA runoff will drain back to the mine pit or other wastewater system Wastewater Treatment Facilities: 32) Will mine dewatering occur? (Yes, we are asking about dewatering again.) Xes If yes, will the mine discharge this water? /-Wry y r`�ry tQ ►�G�)�Ci J 33)Will is facility wash mined materials? 7No ❑ Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water? 34) Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur (including possible recycle system jve"Ows'? (N o ❑ Yes If yes, describe what kind of systems: 35);(N ill facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? o ❑ Yes If yes, provide the name, manufacturer, and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical additive (if known): Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina: haps://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy-mineral-land-permits/stormwater-permits/ construction-sw 36) Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that exceed the 10 -yr, 24 -hr rainfall event? ❑ Yes If yes, which treatment systems are those? XNo, all wastewater treatment facilities will discharge more frequently (i.e., during smaller rain events) Page 7 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 9/10/2015 NCG020000 N.O.I. 37) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100 -year flood plain? No un j;4 I-kh-r-jjv,j 7-o 2 7OPP9 3%tdX60iOUJr' ❑ Yes 38) A wastewater treatment alternatives review is required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c)(2) for any new or expanding water pollution control facility discharges in North Carolina. You may attach additional sheets. List the types of wastewater this mine site will discharge: XMine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater (such as washing or recycle system overflows, other mining activity wastewater) a) What wastewaters were considered for this alternatives review? XDewatering ❑ Process WW b) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System: i) Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius? ..................................... ❑ Yes No (1) If Yes, will the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) accept the wastewater? .... ❑ Yes 7❑� No (a) If No, please attach a letter documenting that the WWTP will not accept the wastewater. (b) If Yes, is it feasible to connect to the WWTP? Why or why not?* c) Closed-loop Recycle System (meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T.1000): i) Are you already proposing a closed-loop recycle system (CLRS)? ......................... ❑ Yes No (1) If Yes, for what type of wastewater at this mine site? ❑ Dewatering ❑ Process WW (2) If No, is this option technologically feasible (possible)? Why or why not. �¢ U.S,0- d is (3) If No$i�thrwi�feassi le to bui)d a CLRS at this si e? Why or why not?* /f� Ukrl/ o 4"Za' (4) What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?* d) Surface or Subsurface Disposal System (e.g., spray irrigation): Q Is a surface or subsurface disposal technologically feasible ( sible) ...... ............ El Yes No Why or Why not?*l t>�" IL-� Y . ii) Is a surface or sub Why or Why not?* feasible to implement?*............ ❑ YesNo CC V/V t Iti PA-A"V a..O Page 8 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 9/10/2015 NCG020000 N.O.I. iii) What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface or surface discharge asmpared to a direct discharae to surface waters?* t1,90f- 441'10((1' k e) Direct Discharge to Surface Waters: Is discharge to surface waters the most environmentally sound alternative of all reasonably cost-effective options for the wastewaters being considered?` XYes ❑ No f) If this review included all wastewater discharge types, would excluding some types (e.g. mine dewate7Nmo ake any of the above non -discharge options feasible for some of the wastewaters? ❑ Yes " Feasibility should take into account initial and recurring costs. You may be asked to provide further information to support your answers to these questions after the initial review. Other: 39) Hazardous Waste: a)Is ' facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? No ❑ Yes b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of Zhaz dous waste? No ❑ Yes C) Is thi facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of ha dous waste? No ❑ Yes d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information: Type(s) of waste: 4, How is material stored: Where is material stored: How many disposal shipments per year: Name of transport / disposal vendor: Vendor address: 40) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? (See permit text for secondary containment requirements.) ❑ No �J� Yes M A r"C rL j' 4 f ry 0,/ )( 41) your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary? ZN o ❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID (Land Clearing and Inert Debris) ❑ Other: Page 9 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 9/10/2015 NCG020000 N.O.I. Final Checklist: This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initialing in each space below. q��-Fee of $100 made payable to NCDEQ. SLI'' -Completed application and all supporting documents. opy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status. opy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads. i \Gopy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc. "�A�2 copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with all outfalls, applicable buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, receiving waters, and 100 -year flood plain line if applicable. �aA A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes" to question 27 above. line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram. A pictorial description of the nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures. e?kL—If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties: • Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the reed fgr a Coastal State Stormwater permit. Indicate the Regional Office Contact: W�SI�I G rV V • Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage areas, and total drainage area. If the mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater, include the following and contact your local realonal office about a Pumping Operation and onitoring (POM) Plan. An approved POM plan may be required prior to NCG02 Issuance. copies of detailed Full Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the plans and listing acreage (including: wetlands, ditches, well -placements, pits, borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater controls/BMPs, vehicle maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as screening, stockpiles, waste piles), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if state SW programs apply), applicable buffers, and access and/or haul roads). Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications. / .Awell information (design, depths, maintenance). NPLPhysical monitoring for the wetlands areas. Settling pond sizing information, if applicable. fiTKLevel spreader design, if applicable. Details about dewatering method. lim Cone of influence calculations. Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding. Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained. Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if applicable). I have contacted my local regional office about a POM Plan. Regional Office Contact: Date contacted: -OR- IiLhxill not impact any nearby wetlands, surface waters, or groundwaters by dewatering. Page 10 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 9/10/2015 NCG020000 N.O.I. Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143,215.6 b (i) provides that: Any Person who knwm igly makes any false statement, representation, or certification to any application. record, report, Plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implernentitng flus Article; or who knowingly makes a false statement of a material fad in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Affift or who falsifies, tampers with. or knowingly readers inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or Hiles of the [Environmental Management] Commission implementiM this Article shall be gutsy of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a tare not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). 41) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22) AN apptiCatiions, reports, or ktormation 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: (I) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this permit a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a p asidetnt, 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. I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual permit - I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit 1. I agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid mining permit must be attached to this request.) 2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore. 3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection so as to contain all spills on the site. 4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing solid waste disposal. 5. 1 agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to not result in contamination of the surface or ground waters. I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as enforceable requirements of the General Permit 1 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 Person Signing: fJ Q v y Ar -ms r/zo ac �'- Zbl �z (Signafure plicanO (Daft Signeo Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $900 00 made payable to NCDEM Page 11 of 12 SWU-NCG02-NOI last revised 9/10/2015 NARRATIVE LOULAND PIT DEWATERING Mine permit 07-53 expires September 29, 2027 NPDES PERMIT NCG 020000 PERMIT APPLICATION APPLICATION FOR WATER USE PERMIT IN THE CENTRAL COASTAL PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA The Louland Pit will be about 23 acres of ponded water when mining is complete. At present the ponded area covers about 15 acres. The maximum pit dept is about 18 feet with an average depth of about 10 feet. All surface water falling on disturbed areas is directed to the excavated pond. This area and depth provide more than enough settling capacity to remove suspended solids. The operator is having trouble with quality control because of the large pond area and the rise in elevation of the seasonal water table. He has divided the pit into two ponds and has pumped into one pond. That is not working because of rainfall and higher than normal seasonal ground water levels. The owner proposed to install an 8 inch pipe to gravity drain into the "Intercepting Canal' the normal water level of the canal which is at elevation 486.4 feet. This is from an assumed elevation datum. The actual level of water in the Intercepting Canal is about 2 feet above sea level. The Intercepting Canal was constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for agricultural drainage. It makes thousands of acres of land available for farming. In order to further dewater the excavation area the owner proposes to use a low head portable pump to lower the water level another three feet below the above described gravity drain. The owner does not propose the use of wells to lower the water table. The pump will lower the water level in the pond three feet. This lower water table will only affect the near surface water table and estimated 500 feet from the mine excavation. The effect of lowering the surface of the pond would not be measurable on any other local aquifers. The Castle Hayne Aquifer is at a depth of about 200 feet below the land surface and is a confined artesian aquifer. It will not be affected by lowering the pond water level. There are other aquifers between the surface and the Castle Hayne. Some are artesian but none will be impacted by the lowering of the pond water by three feet. Addressing the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area Application Regarding Part V of the application, the Applicant does not intend to operate an Aquifer storage and recovery program. Regarding Part VI, the only county affected by this application is Beaufort. There are no proposed wells in this application. The sump is the pond. Discharge points are shown on the mine plan. Regarding Part VII. No part of this is a public water supply system Regarding Part VIII, calculations are presented justifying the quantities of water to be pumped and showing the seasonal nature of pumping. Regarding Part IX, water will be disposed of in the Intercepting Canal. An NPDES permit number NCG020000 for mine dewatering has been applied for. Regarding part X, there are no dewatering wells of any kind proposed in this application. Regarding Part XI, the applicant is an intermittent user as described in 15A NCAC 02E .0507(13). The anticipated pumping schedule is shown on the chart in Part VIII. The pumping seasons are driven by the rise in the seasonal near surface water table and rainfall which is during the months of January, February and March and the hurricane season which is expected to be during the months of July, August and September. Regarding Part XII, there are no Cretaceous Sediments outcropping within 100 miles of the mine site. The closest would be near Wilson. Cretaceous sediments, if present, would be below the Castle Hayne aquifer at probable depths in excess of 400 feet. Part XIII, there is no need for a Temporary Permit for Cretaceous Aquifer reduction wells because there will be no wells and there is no Cretaceous sediments present either at or near the surface at this location. NtZ Energy, Mineral & Land Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Mr. Bobby Armstrong Louland LLC PO Box 96 Pantego, North Carolina 27860 RE: Permit No. 07-53 Louland Pit Beaufort County Tar River Basin Dear Mr. Armstrong: September 29, 2017 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. BEGAN Secretary TRACY DAVIS Director Your application for renewal of the above referenced mining permit A copy of the renewed permit is enclosed. The new expiration da eis Sep ember 2g 20227ed. r The conditions in the permit renewal were based primarily upon the initial application. Modifications were made as indicated by the renewal request and as required to insurecompliance with The Mining Act of 1971. 1 would like to draw your attention to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Condition Nos. 4D and 10E and Reclamation No. 3. As a reminder, your permitted acreage and affected acreage for this site are both 30.77 acres, as indicated in the application and on the Mine Permit Map last revised June 1 2017 r Please review the renewed permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant State Minin Specialist, at (919) 707-9220 should you have any questions concerning matter. 9 . Sip6erely, E. jDavis, PE, CPM Dire for TED/jw DEMLR Enclosures cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor, PE Mr, Robert Patterson, PEI DEMLR Stormwater Program Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures Stare of North Carolina I [nvironnicrrtal Quality I Energy. Mineral and Land Resource~ SI2 N. Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I IZaleigh. North Carolina VOW) 1612 919 707 9200 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES 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: Louland LLC Louland Pit Beaufort County - Permit No. 07-53 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. IN In accordance with the application for this minis Page 2 Department of Environmental Quality, hereinarter permit, to as I he Department, and Ynhe 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 an is a obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and ma separable survivethe expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit. y 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 thepermittee 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 ent to modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have ri hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation ght to a 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 terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N C.G.S. otherwise, 4 49. Modifications Julv 17 2011 • This permit has been modified to increase the permitted and a at this site to 30.77 acres as indicated on the mine map last revised March 7 201 modification includes expansion of the excavation limit affected acreage the modification allows for dewatering activities by pumpiPonng � � The to the north, east and west. Secondly, modification allows the importing of clean construction materials f o� reuse and the stockpiling of asphalt for recycling.a temporary Expiration Date This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until September p ber 29, 2027. Page 3 . 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: 1. 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 Program 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 50 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, sediment check dams, sediment 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. No pit water shall be discharged beyond the permit boundary and a minimum of one (1) feet of freeboard shall be maintained at all times in both mine pits. If the minimum freeboard is reached, all mine dewatering activities internal to the site must cease. A 7. a Page 4 D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the Mine Permit Map last revised June 1, 2017 and the supplemental information received on June 15, 2017 and July 24, 2017. All mining permit boundaries (30.77 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on 100 -foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals. 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 sedimentation, shall be planted or otherwise provided with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion. 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. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public. Sufficient buffer (minimum 25 foot unexcavated) shall be maintained between any excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property. 10. A. L 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 obtaid from both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan. 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 Energy, Mineral and 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 Page 5 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 Energy, Mineral and Land Resourcesrior to commencement of such disposal: 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. E. Temporary stockpiling of off-site generated clean construction materials (concrete, brick, used stone, soil and old asphalt) shall be conducted as indicated on the Nine Permit Map last revised June 1, 2017. 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 cont oflan contained in the approved application for a miningp papproved Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior too it. on-site implementation of the revisions.p 13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a$26,500.00 Assignment of Savings Account, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated inthe 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 granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant be archaeological resources. B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and H Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or an uman 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. APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN Page 6 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 B G.S. 74-53 1. 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: 1 • 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 I future use are as follows: panned A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum measured from the low water table elevation. water depth of four feet Page .? B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizonta► to i 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. 10A through E. E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul water. I. Revegetation Plan: After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the Revegetaion Plan approved by Mr. Hood L. Richardson of Hood Richardson PA on June 9, 2017. 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, includin revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of g mining. This permit, issued January 25, 2007 and modified May 17, 2011, is hereb renewe this 29th day of September, 20Y pursuant to GS 74-52. y d Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM, Director Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources By Authority of the Of the Department of Environmental ental Quality 1648 J N PANTE0O POP. 171 t2 28 0 1768 1 1703 N 17 4 1705 71", X\-� i BEAU 1370 1327 1328 4 „ 1814 Via 0 , 1700 �jLL2 a 1768 G 170 �L �cb BELHAVEN POP. 1,033 PANTEGO QUADRANGLE NORTH CAROLINA-BEAU FORT CO. ��7.5-MINUTE SERIES / \ 3940 -Pantego 5\ Beeth BEECH:RIDG RDn OtI 35' v I NECk8R D �Ci�ckolds C'ru 38 k° - - OZ .� _ .. DF4� — u 3937 o A � kALE �: 4 000 A 39 36 ` � 1 0.5 KILOMETERS 1 2 - 1000 500 0 METERS 1000 2000 y 1 0.5 0 OddfeUows 1 MILES _ — -4000 0 PQt 2000 3000 4000 5000 6 %'0 000 A 10 — — — FEET 64 O 64 CONTOUR INTERVAL 5 FEET NORTH AMERICAN VERTICAL DATUM OF 1998 � LJULkN� 10 'T z2� fr Z� z3� ? 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Exceeding Criteria Status: Collection Yr.: 2012 303(d) Listing 2008 Yr.: Full IR List: More info Zoom to p� State of North Car. https://ncdenr.maps.aregis.com/appstwebappviewerlindex.html?id=dcb44280272e4ac49d9a86b999939fec 1/1 4/2/2018 _ 2014 Integrated Report AYYe M MYIY Mwss +ftFw7 Find Place, AU, or Stream r Q ODa-_ 1 O0ft Cuckolds Creek 76.639 35.576 Degrees 2014 Integrated Report Division of Water Resources A How to read the 305(b) O (2 of 2) 2014 Overall Category AU #: 29-34-34-3 Stream Cuckolds Creek (Chuckolds Name: Creek) Overall Cat.: No Data Classification: SQNSW Subbasin: Pamlico River Zoom to G 1+ Z, s 4f ra l D State of North Car, https://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/appslwebappviewerlindex.html?id=dcb44280272e4ac49d9a86b999939fec 1/1 IRC 2014 INTEGRATED REPORT•- • 1 Parameter assessed was meeting criteria 1b Parameter assessed was meeting criteria & there is a manag. strategy in place for the assessed parameter 1f Fish tissue collected in Assessment Unit with no advisories other than statewide Mercury advice 1 nc Parameter assessed was exceeding some criteria but it was determined that the exceedances were due to natural conditions (documentation required) 1 r Parameter assessed was meeting criteria and there and there are ongoing restoration activities 1t Parameter assessed was meeting criteria & there is an approved TMDL in place for the assessed parameter 3a1 Greater than 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met 3a2 Greater than 10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10 3a3 Benthos or fish community data are inconclusive 3a4 Fecal coliform GM>200 and/or 20% of samples >400, 5 samples in 30 days criterion not met 3a5 Low DO- Greater than 10% criterion exceeded, natural conditions assessment needed 3a6 Low pH- Greater than 10% criterion exceeded, natural conditions assessment needed 3a7 Fish consumption advisory in place with no site specific fish tissue data for the parameter 3a8 Enterro for the Asmnt Period is Meeting Criteria 3a9 Temperature criteria exceeded in Class Tr water with no assessment of thermal discharges 3b1 > 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met, management strategy in place for parameter 3b2 Greater than 10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10, management strategy in place for parameter 3b3 No data or information to make assessment, management strategy in place for parameter 30 > 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met, non -pollutant is reason for exceedance 3c2 > 10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10, non -pollutant is reason for exceedance 3cr DMF RecMon Advisory Days is 61 3e Exceeds EPA criteria for Toxics 3r1 > 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met, ongoing restoration activities in place to address parameter 3r2 >10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10, ongoing restoration activities in place to address parameter 3r3 No data or information to make assessment, ongoing restoration activities in place to address parameter 3t1 > 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met, approved TMDL in place for parameter 3t2 > 10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10, approved TMDL in place for parameter 30 No data or information to make assessment, approved TMDL in place for parameter 3v1 > 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met, exceedance due to permitted facility with a variance 3v2 > 10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10, exceedance due to permitted facility with a variance 3v3 No data or information to make assessment, exceedance due to permitted facility with a variance 3z1 Data not assessed against a NC water quality standard 3z2 No data or information to make assessment 4b Exceeding Criteria, with 4b demonstration for the parameter 4c Exceeding Criteria, non -pollutant is reason for exceedance 4cr DMF Recmon Swimming Advisory Posted 4s Biological data exceeding criteria, another aquatic life parameter is assessed in category 4 or 5 4t Exceeding Criteria, approved TMDL for assessed parameter 4v Exceeding Criteria, exceedance due to permitted facility with a variance 5 Exceeding Criteria, no approved TMDL in place for assessed parameter 5r Exceeding Criteria, no approved TMDL in place for assessed parameter, ongoing restoration activities in place to address parameter APPLICATION FOR WATER USE PERMIT IN THE http://www.ncwater.orgICCPCUA North Carolina Environmental Management Commission CENTRAL COASTAL PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1611, phone: 919-707-9000 Wew Application I. Annlicant T (a) ❑ Application for Permit Renewal vllHA LLC ❑ Permit Amendment ❑ Temporary Permit Permit # (Name of Person, Company, or Corporation) (b) Mailing Address: �! �o City: P4 NTQ y O, (c) Facility Address: -700 O/Ls G14, 0,A �l d� A � c t- (d) Authorized Contact Person: `7 ��' !��/f'� /� ►j' sJ �, / e �j� T� 7 (N me) (Title) P—A ��i�L¢7y1�1�. Co -'M (Email Address) II. Pumose(s) for which water is to be used (check all that anDI (a) Public Water Supply System (PWSID# )* (b) Livestock Supply, describe briefly (c) Agricultural Irrigation, describe briefly (d) Aquaculture, describe briefly (e)TMining, describe briefly D'2 i✓f►-r�ei 7— (f) Industrial, describe briefly (g) Otber, describe briefly State: , "�C Zip Code: Z 70 � County:t- Zr'2_1 7S_ IY Z (Phon Number) (Fax Number) *If (a) above is checked and applicant is a unit of local government, then applicant must have an adopted Local Water Supply Plan {G.S.143-355(l) and (m)}. III. Source(s) of Ground Water (attach extra sheets if necessary): (a) Fill in table below. Depths: feet below land surface. Land surface elevation: feet above mean sea level. Well/ Latitade Longitude Date Diam- Well Depth to Depth to Depth to Pump Pump type Depth Land Existing Maximum # of Sump (decimal (decimal constructed eter Depth top of bottom of pump capacity (submersible, to surface (E) or number of Hours ID degrees degrees (inches) or screen or screen or intake (gallons turbine,...) top of elevation Proposed gallons to be to be ex. 34.264567) ex.77.263546) max pit open hole open hole (feet) /minute) gravel (feet, (P) or withdrawn pumped depth (feet) (feet) pack MSL) Abandon daily daily feet feet A s S, Stio f3 76,L O" • ti,,4E p. Xlk 81A NQ'4t 4s 4 e �- Ll t GK^.qtr Ong �.54`�333 76.630 os x xxlb `` tis-te, 3 Fr 3.3" 3 • D o „✓ d DWR CCPCUA-2 Revised September 30, 2015 k • A (b) Totaled daily withdrawals from groundwater= o J J1Y r0 w 6L ` S gallons. If (b) above exceeds 100,000 gallons, a Central Coastal Plain C pacity Use Area permit satisfies the requirement for a water withdrawal registration {G.S.143-21522(H)). Items IV through XII will require more space for completion than provided, please attach additional sheets as necessary. IV. Document additional mining hermit application requirements as listed in 15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(4) or reference_ _materials submitted under G.S. 74-47. Mining permit # © 7— �3 Maximum pit depth (ft): # of excavated acres: V. %i Document additional Aquifer Storage and Recovery program (ASR) permit application requirements as listed in 15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(6). VI. Locate sources of withdrawal (attach the relevant portion[s] of a map indicating roads and road names and note the following information — you may access maps online at http://www.ncwater.org/CCPCUA and follow the link to the Ground Water Data Mapserver): (a) county(ies) in which withdrawal sources are located (b) labeled positions of all wells and sumps listed in section III. (a) (c) locations of all existing water supply wells within 1500 feet of the wells listed in section III. (a) (d) locations of all discharge points for water withdrawals covered under this application VII. Document conservation measures by user tvve: (a) public water systems (15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(5)(A)) i. Do you have a water conservation — based rate structure (ex. Flat rates, increasing block rates, seasonal rates or quantity based surcharges)? ii. Do you have a water loss reduction program (ex. annual water audits, in -field leak detection, leak repair)? iii. Do you have a water conservation ordinance for irrigation? iv. Do you offer a retrofit program (ex. Low flow shower heads, toilet flappers, faucet aerators)? v. Do you have a public education program? vi. Evaluation of feasibility of water reuse? (b) other users besides agricultural irrigators (15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(5)(B)) i. Do you audit your water use by type of activity? (for example process make-up water, non -contact cooling water) ii. Implementation schedule for feasible measures identified in the above item for conservation or reuse of water at the facility. (c) agricultural irrigators (15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(5)(C)) Total acres to be irrigated: Irrigation Method: Crops: VIII. Substantiation for the amount of withdrawal requested: Submit documentation that justifies the total withdrawal requested. Documentation could include design plans, development plans, planning studies, operation reports, past pumping records, etc. If withdrawals are to be seasonal or vary significantly from month-to-month throughout the year, describe the reasons for the variations and specify those variations. Fill in table below. Average Daily Water Use from Previous Calendar Year (gallons per day) January February March April May June July August September October November December Daily Use DS_, c9ul JS -d0 93 0V0 372 0 0 372 u✓- 3L2 JJJ 6Y p�0 3lZd� 16/1) 1) o b/�o�� / b/a vaU # of days 3 .7- 2 2.- Y 2 10 IX. Disposal of water: Describe how the water will be disposed of after it has been used. NPDES permit #i% RM �' r bic&0Z 0000 C4 "f DWR CCPCUA-2 Revised September 30, 2015 X. I Document plans to retrofit wells as described in 15A NCAC 02E .0502(1): Describe the methods and prop sed schedule to retrofit wells which currently have pump intakes deeper than the top of the uppermost confined aquifer that yields water to the well. ,l%� M. Document intermittent user status as described in 15ANCAC 02E.0507(13): (a) persons who withdraw ground water less than 60 days per calendar year; or (b) persons who withdraw less than 15 million gallons of ground water in a calendar year; or (c) aquacultural operations licensed under G.S. 106-761 using ground water for the initial filling of ponds or refilling of ponds no more frequently than every five years. l XII. Document Cretaceous Aquifer Reduction requirements: / �r �A (a) Identify Cretaceous Aquifer Zone wells and associated percent reduction requirements using the CCPCUA Cretaceous Aquifer Zones map available from the Division of Water Resources (include documentation for wells to be excluded from reduction requirements due to 15A NCAC 02E .0503(8) or 15ANCAC 02E.0503(9)). (b) Document Aquifer Storage and Recovery program (ASR) total net withdrawals. (c) Approved Base Rate Calculation for Cretaceous Aquifer Zone wells as described in 15A NCAC 02E .0507(1); choose the larger of i., ii. or iii.: i. total calendar year 1997 water use in gallons by well; ii. total August 1, 1999 through July 31, 2000 water use in gallons by well; or iii, an adjusted water use rate calculation based on the larger of i. or ii. and the following: A. documentation of water use reductions made since January 1, 1992; B. actual or estimated water use from wells approved by the Division of Environmental Health by August 1, 2002; C. percent of plant nursery operation using low volume micro -irrigation; or D. documentation of other relevant information (d) Plans for Reduction (use attached worksheet): i, calculate difference between estimated water demand and approved base rate minus Cretaceous Aquifer reductions at year 2008, 2013 and 2018 ii, identify new water sources and probable yields XIII. Temporary Permit for Cretaceous Aquifer Reduction Wells: /IV//4 (a) Document static water level trends to be level or upward trending after January 1, 2012 or over the previous year from present day (This may involve construction and measurement of monitoring wells by permit holders); and (b) Document pump intakes to be above the top of the shallowest Cretaceous aquifer screened by the well. Pump installation records are required. In addition, geophysical logs may be submitted for validation of the top of the aquifer; and (c) Document present day pumping water levels to be above the top of the shallowest Cretaceous aquifer screened by the well; and (d) If applicable, document chloride concentrations obtained from monitoring wells or unused production wells screened and gravel packed in one Cretaceous aquifer to be fresh (< 250 mg1l) for 3 previous years from present day and do not trend toward higher concentrations or other site specific data which will allow determination of susceptibility to salt water encroachment. XIV. Certification: I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this and all attached documents, and that based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe the submitted information is true, accurate, and complete. jj M%f-� li f 2 � 13 dl (Signature) ame) (Official Title) (Date) DWR CCPCUA-2 Revised September 30, 2015 V NARRATIVE LOULAND PIT DEWATERING Mine permit 07-53 expires September 29, 2027 NPDES PERMIT NCG 020000 PERMIT APPLICATION APPLICATION FOR WATER USE PERMIT IN THE CENTRAL COASTAL PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA The Louland Pit will be about 23 acres of ponded water when mining is complete. At present the ponded area covers about 15 acres. The maximum pit dept is about 18 feet with an average depth of about 10 feet. All surface water falling on disturbed areas is directed to the excavated pond. This area and depth provide more than enough settling capacity to remove suspended solids. The operator is having trouble with quality control because of the large pond area and the rise in elevation of the seasonal water table. He has divided the pit into two ponds and has pumped into one pond. That is not working because of rainfall and higher than normal seasonal ground water levels. The owner proposed to install an 8 inch pipe to gravity drain into the "Intercepting Canal' the normal water level of the canal which is at elevation 486.4 feet. This is from an assumed elevation datum. The actual level of water in the Intercepting Canal is about 2 feet above sea level. The Intercepting Canal was constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for agricultural drainage. It makes thousands of acres of land available for farming. In order to further dewater the excavation area the owner proposes to use a low head portable pump to lower the water level another three feet below the above described gravity drain. The owner does not propose the use of wells to lower the water table. The pump will lower the water level in the pond three feet. This lower water table will only affect the near surface water table and estimated 500 feet from the mine excavation. The effect of lowering the surface of the pond would not be measurable on any other local aquifers. The Castle Hayne Aquifer is at a depth of about 200 feet below the land surface and is a confined artesian aquifer. It will not be affected by lowering the pond water level. There are other aquifers between the surface and the Castle Hayne. Some are artesian but none will be impacted by the lowering of the pond water by three feet. Addressing the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area Application Regarding Part V of the application, the Applicant does not intend to operate an Aquifer storage and recovery program. I Regarding Part VI, the only county affected by this application is Beaufort. There are no proposed wells in this application. The sump is the pond. Discharge points are shown on the mine plan. Regarding Part VII. No part of this is a public water supply system. Regarding Part VIII, calculations are presented justifying the quantities of water to be pumped and showing the seasonal nature of pumping. Regarding Part IX, water will be disposed of in the Intercepting Canal. An NPDES permit number NCG020000 for mine dewatering has been applied for. Regarding part X, there are no dewatering wells of any kind proposed in this application. Regarding Part XI, the applicant is an intermittent user as described in 15A NCAC 02E .0507(13). The anticipated pumping schedule is shown on the chart in Part VIII. The pumping seasons are driven by the rise in the seasonal near surface water table and rainfall which is during the months of January, February and March and the hurricane season which is expected to be during the months of July, August and September. Regarding Part XII, there are no Cretaceous Sediments outcropping within 100 miles of the mine site. The closest would be near Wilson. Cretaceous sediments, if present, would be below the Castle Hayne aquifer at probable depths in excess of 400 feet. Part XIII, there is no need for a Temporary Permit for Cretaceous Aquifer reduction wells because there will be no wells and there is no Cretaceous sediments present either at or near the surface at this location. Hobd L. 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