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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUNDWATER SECTION
June 25, 1987
Mr. John E. Norris, President
Cullasaja Shell, Inc.
860 Old Highland Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Norris:
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Subject: Permit Application For Two Monitor
Wells At Non -Discharge Absorption
Lagoon
Permit No. 6240-R
Macon County, North Carolina
I have enclosed an "Application For Permit To Construct Monitor Wells"
and two copies of "Recommended Construction Details For A Pollution Monitor
Well". Also enclosed is a sketch map showing the locations for the wells.
I will be glad to help you complete this form if you wish. However,
in order for you to meet condition 10 of Permit No. 6240-R requiring
installation and sampling of the monitor wells within 90 days of issuance
of that permit, you should submit the application to this office as soon
as possible.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Don Link
or me at 704-253-3341.
Sincerely,
Diane M. A. Eskenasy
DMAE/ar Hydrogeological Technician
Enclosures
cc: Lee Laymon
Macon County Health Department
Water Quality Section
Bill Reid
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, P.O. Box 370, Asheville, N.C. 28802-0370 • Telephone [phone]
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUNDWATER SECTION
May 14, 1987
MEMORANDUM
TO: Arthur Mouberry
THROUGH: Robert'Cheek�L
FROM: Bill Reid
SUBJECT: Renewal t Permit #6240
Cullasaja Shell, Inc.
Wastewater Lagoon for Laundromat
Macon County
APN009358/GW87081
(Bob Teulings: DEM SERG Review Engineer)
The Groundwater Section has reviewed the subject permit
application and recommends issuance of the permit with the fol-
Alowing conditions:
1 (1) Within 90 days of permit issuance, two monitor
wells, one upgradient and one downgradient, should be
installed at a distance of 25 feet from the toe of
the lagoon dike. The location and construction de-
tails for these wells must be by approval of the
Asheville Regional Office, from which a well con-
struction permit must be obtained.
(2) The monitor wells must be sampled initially after
construction and thereafter every March, July, and
November for the following parameters:
Orthophosphate pH
TOC TDS
Chloride TOX (in November only)
Water Levels
The measurement of water level must be made prior to
sampling for the remaining parameters. The results
of the sampling and analysis shall be sent to the
N.C. Division of Environmental Management on Form
GW-59 [Compliance Monitoring Report Form].
(3) Any additional groundwater quality monitoring, as
deemed necessary by the Department, shall be provid-
ed.
BR/ls/87081.
cc:'Roy Davis/Don Link
Central Files
Permit Issuance Files
MAY.
Groundwater Section
Asheville Regional office
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GROUNDWATER SECTION
April 13, 1987
MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Link
FROM: Bill Reid!.'
SUBJECT: Application for X Renewal/Amendment of Existing Permit
New Permit
Facility Name . Callasaja Shell, Inc.
County . Macon
Type of Project : Non -Discharge Adsorption Lagoon
Applicable Permit Numbers : APNO09358
GW 87081
We have received a copy of the above referenced application,
which was sent to your regional office for comment on or about
April 10, 1987.
You should review the application package for completeness
and adequacy of relevant information and submit your request
for additional information to me (via telephone or memo) by
April 21, 1987 so that all required information can be requested
from the applicant at one time. A copy of our formal request to
the applicant for additional information will be provided to you.
If you do not require additional information from the
applicant to complete your evaluation of the project, you should
review the application package and submit your comments to me by
May 1, 1987.
If a copy of the application package has not been made
available to your office, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
cc: Permit Issuance Files
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Groundwater Section
Asheville Regional Office

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
RECORD OF WASTE DISPOSAL PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REVIEW BY: _A��fP�XiQaT- DATE: /
FIELD INVESTIGATION Qr�n �ii,I� DATE:
FACILITY NAME: CA/%dsa ici S/�P�� �j�L �au/Jof/Dirla�
TOWN: 16al? COUNTY:
LOCATION:
TYPE OF DISPOSAL SYSTEM (LANDFILL, LAGOON, ETC):
DESIGNED CAPACITY (GPD):
WASTE PHYSICAL CHARACTER]
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY:'
CHEMICAL ANALYSES AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE: (CHECK THOSE APPLICABLE AND ATTACH.,COPIES):
�jAMBIENT GROUNDWATER QUALITY (WATER TABLE) Q RAW WASTE Q OTHER
C] AMBIENT GROUNDWATER QUALITY (ARTESIAN) = TREATED WASTE SPECIFY
NAME OF NEAREST STREAM: 64/I4S4 is /Per DISTANCE: ^- 300
DISTANCE TO NEAREST WELL: DEPTH: avnown PUMPING RATE: �rnk�o
PROPOSED METHOD FOR PREVENTING GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION:
STRUCTURE', LITHOLOGY AND PERMEABILITY OF SGRFICIAL'MATERIALS:/ f�r�c7 is
' _ _ _ // / .. T / // -
HYDR//AULIC RELATI//O��NSHIP BEAEEN WATER TABLE AND ARTESIAN AQUIFERS:
/Q'4�C A'�Ui 1'"P�' /_5 r�nAPC/v� � �i1v w�'f S.✓�/Gl o/%'�o/' �J ._ i���
DEPTH TO BEDROCK: ti,30 DEPTH TO SEASONAL HIGH WATER TABLE: cejd
MONITORING FACILITIES NEEDED (ATTACH SKETCH): /% e-f64,li,-07e,4znez
RECOMMENDED SAMPLING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETER REQUIRED: ��-
REMARKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS X, AI/)1"'M11G.•% M/1l?,'7AlA, /
GW 48
Revised 7/84
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DEPARDiENrr OF IIAMRAL RESOURCES & CGN'T- [3NITY DEVF.I Pi,1FN'I'
DIVISION OF ENVIP.ONlt,04'f- L MAC GR;04T
GROUND WATER SECTION
PZCORD OF WASTE OR 19ASTL- VATER PEPMUT APPLICATION MIIEVI
REVIEW BY: DATE:
FIELD INVESTIGATION BY: DATE:
TOWN: COUNTY:
LOCATION (SKETCH `d BAD
GMI ER(S) OF FACILITY OR INSTALLATION:.
TYPE WASTE OR WASTEtU.ATER SYSTEM' (LAM FILL, LAGGOi ETC.) :
TYPE OF idASTE:
CHEMIQ%L ANALYSES AID
AVAILABLE:
NAMEE OF NEAREST SrREhl,':
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DISTANCE TO NE"RES''' jti,U: .�
AVG. DISalARGE lzlk7zE
DESCRIPTION OF Fr_CI .ITY (SKETCH C`I
DISTANCE 60
-.OF FACILITY_
PROPOSED .14ETrry�OD PIMIENTING M-u OLN911ATER CO.NTA•LrNATION:
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S UCTURE, LIA "!GY AND PER;T.:AB TLI OF SURFIC U lkTERIALS :
TiYDR T LIC REL4TI
DEPTH TO BEDROCK:
RLNITORIINIG FA.CILIT
TABLE AND ARiES
fI- . .
AQUIFERS:
-DEPTH TO jILT,%TER TABI �}
(ATTACH S.KET CFI)
RECOMIMEND D SAPLIi`;G SCHEDULE.:
PT'Al MRK.S AND REM'l,. iENDATIONS:
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JAMES E. BALDWIN, P. E.
CH, of the BOARD
J. CRAIG CRANSTON, P. E.
PRESIDENT
THOMAS H. ROBERTSON, P. E.
ELDRIDGE A. WHITEHURST, JR,;.P.-E.
CULL -- - JA SHELL
MACC )UNTY
Baldwin '& Cra'nsion Associates, Inc.
ENGINEERS PLANNERS CONSULTANTS
October 24, 1980
;OCT.29191
ADMINISTRATION
ASNE 111 q [•":.�C©
Mr. Dan Travis
N. C. Dept. of Natural Resources &
Com.;iuni ty Development
State Engineering Unite
Wastewater Management Program
:Environmental Operations
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
RECEIVED
Water Quality Division
OCT M
Western .Regional Offica
'Asheville, North CarolirUv
RE: 80-125
Cullasaja Shell
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Dear Mr. Travis:
.We are enclosing information on the basis of
design for the plans for the referenced project
previously submitted. We trust that this'informa-
tion-will clear the way for:..final approval of this
-project.
Sincerely,
BALD N & CRANSTON ASSOCIATES,.INC.
Thomas H. obert on, P.E.
THR/sm
P.O. DRAWER 2546
1103 GREE:NE STREET
A.UGUSTA, GEORGIA 30901
[phone] or 722.1175
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P.O. BOX 458
`CASIIIE•RS, N.C. 28717
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PERMITS AND
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specificationsor. subsequen dy 'approved chang•es therein and further agrees to place its operation under the care of a competent
person and tomaintainand operate the plant according to the best accepted . practice and in accordance with the plinsand
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor'
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Lora Ledford, Owner
Mineral City Gem Mine
Post Office Box 302
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
Dear Ms. Ledford:
May 31, 1996 EASHEVILLE
UN - 4ER QUALITY SECIFN
REGiffil
Subject: Permit I�Io �P�O��
Mineral City Gem Mine
Wastewater Recycle System
Mitchell County
In accordance with the permit renewal request received May 13, 1996, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0005680, dated May 31, 1996, to the Mineral City Gem Mine for the continued operation
of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2001, shall void Permit No.
WQ0005680 issued February 13, 1995, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish
an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result in future
compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made -this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
[phone] extension 547.
Sincerely,
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A. PrestoiHoward, Jr., P.E.
cc: Mitchell County Health Department
CAslieVlle Regional Office,—VcWater Quality Section
Training and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
Facilities Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION I
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH.
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
Mineral City Gem Mine
Mitchell County
continued operation of a 1,000 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a 40 foot flume, two (2) 580
gallon concrete settling tanks in series, a 1/3 HP sump pump with 3/4-inch discharge and all associated
piping to serve the Mineral City Gem Mine, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the permit renewal request received May 13, 1996, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications,
and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2001, shall void Permit No.
WQ0005680 issued February 13, 1995, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
actions that may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.

Now,
6.
The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
7.
The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
8.
The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
9.
Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10.
Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an. acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed. .
11.
Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by
the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of
three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
13. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the recycle system at any reasonable time for the purpose
of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be
maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
14. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
15. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
16. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee.from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
17. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
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18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the. occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances;
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance
with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
19. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the thirty-first day of May, 1996
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Prestonoward, Jr., P.17., Director / I
Division of -Environmental Management '
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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ATTENTION: Michael Allen '
May
DATE:
Y 27 1996 �
NON -DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Mitchell
PERMIT NUMBER WQ0005680
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Mineral City Gem Mine
Post Office Box 302
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
2..
Date of
Investigation:
May 9,,1996
3.
Report
Prepared By:
Michael
R. Parker
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Lora Ledford
704/765-7915
5. Directions to Site: The wastewater treatment facility is located
approximately 200 feet north of the
intersection of North Carolina Highway 226 and
North Carolina Secondary Road 1114.
6. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): 1/8 acre.
7. Topography (relationship to 100 year flood plain included): The
area is approximately 100 feet from the 'creek and is not subject
to flooding. -
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate facility site.
U.S.G.S. Quad.No. D10SE U.S.G.S'. Quad Name Little Switzerland
Latitude: 35052,081, . Longitude: 820 02,49"
8. Location of nearest dwelling and water supply well: Approximately
200-feet east for dwelling and.65 for well which serves gem shop
for Mr. Ledford.
9. Watershed Stream Basin'Information:
:-a. Watershed Classification: C-trout
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: 04-03-06
c. Distance to surface water from disposal system:
approximately 100 feet..
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PART II - DESCRIPT,-.: OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMEA-.L�' WORKS
1.
Type of wastewater, sludge or contaminated soil:
% Domestic
100 % Industrial
a. Vplume: 0.0001 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Gem Mine
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: NA
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only)..in pounds per day:
a. Highest month in the past 12 months: lbs/day
b. Highest year in the'past 5 years: lbs/day
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR-Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing): The
wastewater treatment 'facility consist of two concrete settling
tanks in series (each approximately 580 gallons) with a Wayne 1/3
h.p. recycle pump with 3/4 inch discharge and associated piping.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: Solids removed from the
settling tank will be disposed of so as not to enter surface.
waters.
6. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
No rating.
7. SIC Code (s) : 1499
Wastewater Code(s): Primary: 44 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 00002
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III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1, 1 I '
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)?
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2. Special monitoring requests:
3. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The wastewater treatment facility serves a tourist gem mine and
consist of the following: a 40 foot flume, two .concrete tanks in
series (48 in. x 102 in. x 28 in.) approximately 580 gallons in
each tank. The wastewater is recycled to the head of the flume
using a Wayne 1/3 h. p. sump pump through a 3/4 inch plastic pipe.
The flume is approximately 19 inches wide and when operating the
water is 1/8 inch deep. There is no discharge to state surface
waters and there will be no ground water contamination.
Ms. Lora Ledford has requested issuance of the permit. It is
recommended that the permit be issued.
ity Regional Supervisor
Date
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 13, 1995
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Lora Ledford, Owner
Mineral City Gem Mine
Post Office Box 302
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
Subject: Permit No. WQ0005680
Mineral City Gem Mine
Wastewater Recycle System
Mitchell County
Dear Ms. Ledford:
In accordance with your request for permit reinstatement received November 4, 1994, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0005680, dated February 13, 1995, to the Mineral City Gem Mine
for the continued operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1996, shall void Permit
No. WQ0005680 issued November 27, 1991, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to
establish anadequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational information will result
in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of
this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
[phone].
Sincerely,
A. Presto oward, Jr., P.E.
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cA-sheville Regional Office- Water_Quality Section— , ;µ
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
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In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO THE
Mineral City Gem Mine
Mitchell County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 1,000 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a 40 foot flume, two (2) 580
gallon concrete settling tanks in series, a 113 HP. recycle pump with 3/4-inch discharge and all associated
piping to serve the Mineral City Gem Mine, with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the request for permit reinstatement received November 4, 1994, and in conformity with the project plan,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the ' Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31, 1996, shall void Permit
No. WQ0005680 issued November 27, 1991, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions
and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained. and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change- of the' Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including.the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those
actions that may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or
replacement treatment or disposal facilities.

6. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
7. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or'groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken by
the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period of
three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the Division of
Environmental Management or other permitting authority, upon request.
13. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the recycle system at any reasonable time for the purpose
of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any records that must be
maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
14. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
.the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
15. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
16. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
17. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
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18. Noncompliance Notification:.
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone], as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as
the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank, the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances;
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to
such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance
with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
19. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the thirteenth day of February, 1995
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A. Preston %ward, Jr., P. ., Director
Division of nvironmental Management
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Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
TERRY LEDFORD
LEDFORD, TERRY -MINERAL CITY
PO BOX 239
LITTLE SWITZERL NC 28749
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
2/21 /2000
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON PAYMENT
PERMIT NUMBER W00005680
LEDFORD, TERRY -MINERAL CITY
MITCHELL COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
Payment of the required annual administering and compliance monitoring fee of $300.00 for this year has not
been received for the subject permit. This fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0105, under
the authority of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (1 a) and (1 b). Because this fee was not fully paid within
30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 ncac 2H.0105(b) (2) (k)
(4), and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee is received within that time. Discharges without a permit are subject to the
enforcement authority of the Division of Water Quality. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office r
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to request an administrative hearing within Thirty (30)
days following recipt of this notice, identifying the specific issues to be contended. This request must be in the form of a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless such request for hearing is made or
payments received, revocation shall be final and binding. If you have any questions, please contact:
gjMr-Forrest WaSt61; the lulu f 7.')Nde Qua11 + RegiondI49U rve Isor;_ 828)'25a1! 62Q$
Sincerely,
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Kerr T.
Stevens
cc: Supevisor, Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit
Asheville Regional Office
County Health Department
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
3/31 /99
TERRY LEDFORD
LEDFORD, TERRY -MINERAL CITY G
PO BOX 239
LITTLE SWITZERL NC 28749
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON PAYMENT
PERMIT NUMBER W00005680
LEDFORD, TERRY -MINERAL CITY G
MITCHELL COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
Payment of the required annual administering and compliance monitoring fee of $300.00 for this year has not
been received for the subject permit. This fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0105, under
the authority of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (1 a) and (1 b). Because this fee was not fully paid within
30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 ncac 2H.0105(b) (2) (k)
(4), and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee is received within that time. Discharges without a permit are subject to the
enforcement authority of the Division of Water Quality. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to request an administrative hearing within Thirty (30)
days following recipt of this notice, identifying the specific issues to be contended. This request must be in the form of a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless such request for hearing is made or
payments received, revocation shall be final and binding. If you have any questions, please contact:
�Mr. Forrest Westall, Asheville Water Quality Regional Supervisor, [phone].
Sincerely,
V' Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Supevisor, Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit
Asheville Regional Office
County Health Department
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved
Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0003
EPA N.PDES Compliance Inspection Report
Approval Expires 7-31-85
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day . Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 IJ 3 1 NCO048658 11 2 ; 97/06/12 17 18 U
19 I� I 20 u
Remarks
21 Reserved Facility Evaluation Rating BI QA
Reserved 64
67 I__I__I_J 69 70 13 I 71 N 72 I N I 73 � 74
LLU
75 80
Section B: Facility Date
Name and Location of Facility Inspected
Entry Time
Permit Effective Date
Sherwood Forest Subdivision
1100 hrs.
95/11/01
Brevard, NC
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
1130 hrs.
00/09/30
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)/Title(s)
Phone No(s)
Aubrey Deaver, ORC
Name, Address of Responsible Official
Title.
Aubrey Deaver P. O.. Box 806 Brevard,
Utility Owner
NC 28712
Phone No.
Contacted
704-693-6600
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection CODES - S - Satisfactory M - Marginal U - Unsatisfactory
N - Not evaluated/Not applicable
S
Permit
.Records/Reports �^
S
Flow Measurement.
Laboratory
N
Pretreatment
Compliance Schedules
S
Operations & Maintenance
Sludge Disposal
Other —
$__
N
N
S
Facility Site Review
S
Effluent/Receiving Waters
S
$
Self -Monitoring Program
Section D: Summary of Findings/Comments (Attach additional sheets if necessary)

DATE:
TO: SUBJECT:
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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development

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0 1987,
SEC IOrt
RALEIGH. , N. C,
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
'512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. John E. Norris, President
Cullasaja Shell, Incorporated
860 Old Highlands Road
Franklin, North Carlina 28734
Dear Mr. Norris:
June 2, 1987
R. Paul Wilms
Director
SUBJECT: Permit No. 6240-R
Cullasaja Shell, Incorporated
Non -Discharge Absorption Lagoon
Macon County
In accordance with your application received March 23, 1987,,we are forwarding
herewith Permit No.,,.6240-R, dated June 2, 1987, to Cullasaja Shell, Incorporated for
the continued operation of the subject non -discharge wastewater treatment facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May-31, 1992,
shall void Permit` No. 6240 issued November 4, 1980, and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please take notice of condition 10
requiring the installation and sampling of. two (2) groundwater monitoring wells within
90 days of the date of issuance of this permit.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be
in the form -of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Carolina
General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office
Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604. '
If you wish to have the hearing before the Hearing Officer with this
Department, you must indicate in the petition that you waive the right to have the
contested case conducted by a Hearing Officer in the Office of Administrative
Hearings, and wish to have the matter conducted in the Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final
and binding.
9 E:
Pollution Prevention Pays
1987
Groundwater Section
Asheville Regional Office
PA Banc 27697, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7697 Telephom 919-733-7015

If you need additional information concerning this matter, please .contact Mr.
feulings, telephone No. 919/733-5083, ext. 177.
Sincerely yours,
—Paul. W. lms
cc. Macon County Health Department
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Dennis R. Ramsey
Groundwater Section

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVF.LOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other. Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Cullasaja Shell, Incorporated
Macon County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 6000 GPD non -discharge absorption lagoon for the disposal of
laundry wastewater to serve Cullasaja Shell, Incorporated with no discharge
wastewater to the surface waters of the State pursuant to the application received
March 23, 1987, and in conformity with"'the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until May 31, 1992,
shall void Permit No. 6240 issued November 4, 1980, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable.
5. This permit shall become voidable in the event of failure of the soil to
adequately absorb the wastes, and may be rescinded unless the facilities are
installed, maintained and operated in a manner which will protect the assigned
water quality standards of the surface waters and groundw_aters.

the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the
Ition of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take such immediate
rective action as may be required by this Division, including the
ftruction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal
.La%-llities.
7. Solids, sludges, or -'other pollutants removed or r.esniti.ng from t�P wastewater
storage facilities shall be contained 'and disposed of in such a manner as to
prevent any contamination of the surface or groundwater of the c-ate.
8. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the tr.ea_ment
lagoon is prohibited.
9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this Permit,
shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will
review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if indicated, will
extend the Permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.
10. The Permittee shall provide and maintain monitoring facilities and a groundwater
monitoring program such as may be required by the Division -of Environmental
Management.
a. Within 90 days of permit issuance, two monitoring wells, me upgradient
and one downgradient, shall be installed at a distance of 25 feet from the
toe of the lagoon dike. The location and construction de=ai.ls for these
wells must be by approval of the Division's Asheville Reg -oval Office, from
which a well construction permit must be obtained.
b. The wells shall be sampled initially after construction a-d thereafter
every March, July and November for the following parameters:
Orthophosphate Total Dissoved Solids
Total Organic Carbon Total Organic Halides
Chloride (in November only)
PH
The measurement of water level must be made prior -to sampling for the
remaining parameters. The results of the sampling and Analysis shall be
sent to the N.C. Division of Environmental Management on Form GW-59
(Compliance Monitoring Report Form)
11. Freeboard In the.non-discharge absorption lagoon shall not he less than two (2)
feet at any time.
12. No other wastewater connection or discharge of any type other than that approved
by this permit shall be made to the subject system without written approval from
the Division of Environmental Management.
ter.
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Issued this the 2nd day of. June, 1987.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL. MANACEwENT COMMISSION
7
/ R. Paid Wilms, Di.r.ector
/fir• Division of Environmental Managemer!'
By Authority of the Environmental M--agement Commission
Permit No. 6240-R