NCG020351_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20101217

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BROWN
IRON SPOT
BUFF, PINK & GREY
WHITE FACE BRICK
P.O. Box 2128, Salisbury, North Carolina 28145-2128
Phone (704) 636 - 2411
Fax (704) 636 - 2413
December 16, 2010
TO: NCDENR—DWQ DENR-FRO
Belinda S. Henson — Regional Supervisor DEC 17 2010
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301 DWO
Re: NOV-2010-PC-1191
In response to the evaluations noted in the referenced NOV —
2) Qualitative monitoring will be included with the quantitative monitoring that is
currently be done.
Weekly inspection logs of physical stormwater controls at the mine will be
maintained by on site contractor J T Russell and Sons of Albemarle.
Will locate a lab that will make it more convenient to get samples analyzed for
turbidity within the 48 hour test window.
Sincerely,
Steven Blankenbeker
Engineer
Taylor Clay Products, Inc.

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Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
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CERTIFIED MAIL: 7009 0820 0000 2473 7995
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Taylor Clay Products, Inc.
Attn: Burt Benfield
PO Box 2128
Salisbury, NC 28145
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-20.10-PC-1191)
Taylor Clay Products, Inc.
Taylor Clay Products -Mont
NPDES Stormwater General Permit-NCG020000
Montgomery County
Dear Mr. Benfield:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On December 2, 2010, Michael Lawyer, Environmental Specialist from the Fayetteville Regional
Office of the Division of Water Quality, conducted a site inspection for the Taylor Clay Products -
Mont facility located off Highway 731 near Candor, Montgomery County, North Carolina. A copy of
the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review. Mr. Steven Blankenbeker, Engineer, was
also present during the inspection and his time and assistance is greatly appreciated. Stormwater from
the facility drains to an unnamed tributary to Cheek Creek, a Class C water located in the Yadkin -Pee
Dee River Basin. The site visit and file review revealed that -the subject facility is covered by NPDES
Stormwater General Permit-NCG0200000, Certificate of Coverage-NCG020351.
Accordingly, the following observations and/or permit conditions violations were noted during
the Division of Water Quality inspection:
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly
implemented.
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2) Qualitative Monitoring,
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
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Location: 225 Green Street, We 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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3) Analytical Monitorin
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
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Other Observations:
Please refer to the enclosed Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments and observations
made during the inspection.
Requested Response:
You are asked to respond to this office, in writing, within 30 calendar days from receipt of this notice.
Your response should include a Plan of Action to address the aforementioned violation along with a
reasonable time frame that you expect to be in full compliance with the conditions of the NCG020000
general permit.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This office requires that the violation, as detailed
above, be properly resolved. This violation and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty
assessment of up to $25,000 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding this
matter, please contact Mr. Lawyer or myself at [phone].
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020351 Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Taylor Clay Products Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Taylor Clay Products Inc -Mont
County: Montgomery PO Box 2128
Region: Fayetteville
Salisbury NC 28145
Contact Person: Burt Benfield Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Steven Blankenbeker
Certification:
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Date: 12102/2010 Ent Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 10:45 AM
Primary Inspector: Mike Lawyer Phone: [phone]
Ext.729
Belinda S Henson Dom! Phone: [phone] Ext.726
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Q Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG020351 Owner - Facility: Taylor Clay Products inc
Inspection Date: 1210212010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
inspection Summary:
Met with Mr. Steven Blankenbeker, Engineer, who provided access to the mine site and available records for review. Site
is managed throughout part of the year and there was no activity at the time of inspection. There are two pipes located in
the lower areas of the mine pit that convey stormwater and some groundwater to a single basin with a riser outlet pipe
discharging directly into an adjacent receiving stream. There is no recycle system or material washing areas and there is
no above -ground storage tanks. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed for the site. Part
III, Section A, item 3(b) under the current conditions of the SWPPP requires that all stormwater controls be inspected
once every seven calendar days and within 24 hours after any storm event that results in a discharge. Documentation of
these inspections was not evaluated at the time of inspection, but Mr. Blankenbeker was later advised of this requirement
via telephone and that this documentation would need to be reviewed during the next compliance visit. In reviewing
analytical monitoring records, it was revealed that a sample for Turbidity was not collected and the result for TSS was
over the Benchmark Value for sampling completed in May 2010. Records for the sampling event in October 2010 showed
all results below Benchmark Values, however Turbidity was analyzed out of holding time. Mr. Blankenbeker was advised
to communicate with his contract lab the need to analyze samples according to proper methods. There were no records of
qualitative monitoring.
Page: 2

Permit: NCG020351 Owner - Facility: Taylor Clay Products Inc
Inspection Date: 12/02/2010 Inspection Type. Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
NA
NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment: Site has no above ground storage tanks
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
D ■ D n
Comment: Documentation of required visual monitoring is not maintained.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
■ D D n
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
D D ■ D
Comment: Analytical monitoring records were available for review at the time of
inspection from May and October 2010. Results for TSS in May 2010 were over the
Benchmark Value and a Turbidity test was not conducted. All parameters were analyzed
for the October 2010 sampling and were below Benchmark Values, however the
samples were received by the lab outside of the 48-hour holding time for Turbidity.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
■ n n n
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
■ n n n
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
D D ■ D
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Permit: NCG020351 Owner - Facility: Taylor Clay Products Inc
Inspection Date: 12102/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment: Site has only one stormwater basin with an out#all directly adjacent to the
receiving stream.
Page: 4

�OF W A'1C0 Michael F. Easley, Governor
�0 G William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
6 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
.� Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 7, 2005
Burt Benfield FLd 2 1 605
Taylor Clay Products Inc
PO Box 2128
Salisbury, NC 28145 'IVIV
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Taylor Clay Products Inc -Mont
COC Number NCG020351
Montgomery County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020000 the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. Please review the new permit to familiarize
yourself with the changes in the reissued permit. The general permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and some types of
wastewater. You must meet the provisions of the permit for the types of discharges present at your facility. This permit is
reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
+ A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG020000
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
• Five copies of Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Forms - wastewater and stormwater
• Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require modification
or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other
permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable
federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Ken Pickle of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone], ext.584.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Fayetteville Regional Office
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service .
Internet: h2o.enrstate.nc.uslsulstormwater.html 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020351
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Taylor Clay Products Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate treatment systems and discharges associated
with mine dewatering wastewater and process wastewater from a facility located at
Taylor Clay Products Inc -Mont
PO Box 2128
Salisbury
Montgomery County
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Cheek Creek, a class C stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, 111, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 7, 2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 7, 2005
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Michael F. Easley. Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 7, 2005
Burt Benfreld
Taylor Clay Products Inc
PO Box 2128
Salisbury, NC 28145
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Taylor Clay Products Inc -Mont
COC Number NCG020351
Montgomery County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020000 the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. Please review the new permit to familiarize
yourself with the changes in the reissued permit. The general permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and some types of
wastewater. You must meet the provisions of the permit for the types of discharges present at your facility. This permit is
reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG020000
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Five copies of Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Forms - wastewater and stormwater
Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require modification
or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other
permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable
federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Ken Pickle of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone], ext.584.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Fayetteville Regional Office
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North Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater.hW 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020351
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Taylor Clay Products Inc
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate treatment systems and discharges associated
with mine dewatering wastewater and process wastewater from a facility located at
Taylor Clay Products Inc -Mont
PO Box 2128
Salisbury
Montgomery County
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Cheek Creek, a class C stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River
Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 7, 2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 7, 2005
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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**Due Date for Comments Back to Land Quality Section: 2
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Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of water quality?
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Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
YES
NPDES permit required
NPDES permit existing Permit # }
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Nondischarge permit required
Nondischarge permit existing (Permit # }
Wetlands disturbed
401 Wetland Cert. required
401 Wetland Cert_ existing — (Permit # )
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=t State of North Carolina
Department'of Environment RECOVED
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
BURT BENFIELD
TAYLOR CLAY PRODUCTS INC
P.O. BOX 2128
SALISBURY. NC 28145
Dear Permittee:
DEC 1 5 1999
FAYE I EVILLE
REC. CFFICE
December 17, 1999
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Taylor Clay Products Inc
COC Number NCG020351
Montgomery County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
*' A copy of general stormwater permit NCG020000
* Five copies of the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form
A copy of a Technical Bulletin on this permit which outlines permit components and
addresses frequently asked questions
* A Certificate of Coverage for your facility
* DWQ fee schedule
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
Please note that in 1998 Senate Bill 1366 established changes to the permit fee structure for DWQ permits effective
January 1, 1999. This change requires that you pay an annual fee to assure continued coverage under this permit.
You will be invoiced for this fee beginning next year. A copy of the current fee schedule is included with this letter.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Tony Evans of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 594
Sincerely,
for Kerr T. Stevens
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
Fayetteville Regional Office,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020351
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
TAYLOR CLAY PRODUCTS INC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment systems and
discharges associated with mine dewatering and process wastewater from a facility located at
TAYLOR CLAY PRODUCTS INC
A.O. BOX 2128
SALISBURY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Cheek Creek in the Yadkin - Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with the
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III, IV, V, and VI of
General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 17, 1999,
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 17, 1999.
for Kerr T_ Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

=� State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 17, 1999
BURT BENFIELD
TAYLOR CLAY PRODUCTS INC
P.O. BOX 2128
SALISBURY, NC 28145
NCDENR
. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Taylor Clay Products Inc
COC Number NCG020351
Montgomery County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of general stormwater permit NCG020000
* Five copies of the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin on this permit which outlines permit components and
addresses frequently asked questions
* A Certificate of Coverage for your facility
* DWQ fee schedule
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
Please note that in 1998 Senate Bill 1366 established changes to the permit fee structure for DWQ permits effective
January 1, 1999. This change requires that you pay an annual fee to assure continued coverage under this permit.
You will be invoiced for this fee beginning next year. A copy of the current fee schedule is included with this letter.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Tony Evans of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 584
Sincerely,
for Kerr T. Stevens
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
Fayetteville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020351
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal ]Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
TAYLOR CLAY PRODUCTS INC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment systems and
discharges associated with mine dewatering and process wastewater from a facility located at
TAYLOR CLAY PRODUCTS INC
P.O. BOX 2128
SALISBURY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Cheek Creek in the Yadkin - Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with the
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III, IV, V, and VI of
General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 17, 1999.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 17, 1999.
for Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Harold B. Howard
Taylor Clay Products Company
P.O. Box 2128
Salisbury, NC 28145-2128
Dear Mr. Howard:
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July 26, 1996 AUG, 14 1996
ENV. MANAGEMENT
FAYETTEVILLE REG. OFFICE
Subject: Permit No. NCCO20000
Candor Mine
COC NCG020351
Montgomery County
In accordance with a phone conversation on May 30, 1996 explaining that the SIC code listed
for this facility should have been 1459 (which describes a clay mine), we are forwarding herewith
the subject state - NPDES general stormwater permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated December 6, 1983. The
existing stormwater permit for this facility, NCG070087, which was based on the incorrect SIC
code of 3255 (which describes the facility as a brick manufacturing plant),, is rescinded
simultaneously to the issuance of this general permit.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation
and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Aisha Lau at telephone
number 919/733-5083 ext. 578.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office
Compliance - Robert Farmer
Central Files
Budget - Fran McPherson
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020351
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Taylor Clay Products, Inc.
is hereby authorized to continue operation of a treatment system for mine dewatering and/or recycle systems process
wastewater overflow with the discharges of treated wastewater, and discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Candor Mine
NC Highway 731
Candor
Montgomery County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Cheek Creek, a class C stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 9, 1996.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 9, 1996,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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6, 1996
Mr. Harold B. Howard
Taylor Clay Products Company
P.O. Box 2128
Salisbury, NC 28145-2128
Subject: Permit No. NCCO20000
Candor Mine
COC NCG020351
Montgomery County
Dear Mr. Howard:
In accordance with a phone conversation on May 30, 1996 explaining that the SIC code listed
for this facility should have been 1459 (which describes a clay mine), we are forwarding herewith
the subject state - NPDES general stormwater permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated December 6, 1983. The
existing stormwater permit for this facility, NCG070087, which was based on the incorrect SIC
code of 3255 (which describes the facility as a brick manufacturing plant), is rescinded
simultaneously to the issuance of this general permit.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation
and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,
Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Aisha Lau at telephone
number 919/733-5083 ext. 578.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office
Compliance - Robert Farmer
Central Files
Budget - Fran McPherson
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020351
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Taylor Clay Products, Inc.
is hereby authorized to continue operation of a treatment system for mine dewatering and/or recycle systems process
wastewater overflow with the discharges of treated wastewater, and discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Candor Mine
NC Highway 731
Candor
Montgomery County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Cheek Creek, a class C stream in the Yadkin -Pee Dee
River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 9, 1996.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit,
Signed this day August 9, 1996.
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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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
Mr. Burt Benfield
PO Box 2128
Salisbury, NC 28145
Dear Mr. Benfield:
, August 121994 =
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ENV. MANAGEMENT
PAYETTEVILLE REG. OFFICF
Subject: General Permit No. NCG070000
Taylor Clay Products, Inc.
COC NCG070087
Montgomery County
In accordance`with your application for discharge permit received on May 31, 1994, we are forwarding
herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other perrnits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Steve Ulmer at telephone number 9191733-
5083.
Sincerely,
L'aleen h• �ulll�§
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: , Fayetteville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLIrNA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NQ. NCGQ70000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG070087
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATIQN SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Conunission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Taylor Clay Products, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Candor Mine
NC Highway 731
Candor
Montgomery County
to receiving waters designated as unnamed tributary Cheek Creek in the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG070000 as attached..
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective August 12, 1994.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 12, 1994.
Original rigged By
Coieen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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