NCG020353_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20120921

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P.E.
Governor Director
September 21, 2012
CERTIFIED MAU 7009 0820 0000 2474 1886
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
G.S. Materials, Inc.
Attn: Ronald G. Kirkpatrick
PO Box 1335
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2012-PC-0326)
RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT
G.S. Materials, Inc.
Hall-Rackley Pit, Certificate of Coverage-NCG020353
NPDES General Perm it-NGG020000
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On September 20, 2012, Michael Lawyer, Environmental Specialist from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the
Division of Water Quality, conducted a site inspection for the Hall-Rackley Pit facility located on Claude White
Road in Harnett County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is enclosed for your review.
Mr. Jason Rollins, General Manager, and Mr. Sammy Reagan, Supervisor, were also present during the
inspection and their time and assistance is greatly appreciated. Permit coverage authorizes the discharge of
stormwater and/or wastewater from the facility to receiving waters designated as Beaver Creek, a Class WS-III
waterbody in the Cape Fear River Basin. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject facility is covered
by NPDES General Permit-NCG020000, Certificate of Coverage. NCG020353.
As a result of the site inspection, the following permit conditions violations are noted:
1) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements
2) Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring has not been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
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
written response should include a reasonable explanation as to why the aforementioned violations have occurred
as well as a Plan of Action to prevent these violations from re -occurring.
Locations 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Phone: [phone] FAX: 910-48H7071 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6746
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Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement
to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues. Your above -mentioned response to this
correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above,
be properly resolved. These violations 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 these matters, please
contact Mr. Lawyer or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
J&L�� _�4 �
Belinda S. Henson
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NGG020353 Effective: 02/23/10 Expiration: 12/31/14
SOC: Effective: Expiration:
County: Harnett
Region: Fayetteville
Contact Person: Ronald G Kirkpatrick Title:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Sammy Reagan
On -site representative Jason Rollins
Related Permits:
Owner: G S Materials Inc
Facility: Hall-Rackley Pit
696 Claude -White Rd
Burlington NC 27216
Phone: [phone]
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Date: 09/2012012 Entry. Time: 01:10 P Exit Time: 03:27 PM
Primary Inspector: Mike Lawyer Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): fj Ex�+
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant i Not Compliant
Question Areas:
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Permit: NCG020353 Owner - Facility: G 5 Materials Inc
Inspection Date: 09120/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Inspection conducted to ensure compliance with the conditions of the NCG020000 General Permit. Met with Mr. Jason
Rollins, General Manager, and Mr. Sammy Reagan, Supervisor. An overall Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) has been developed to cover multiple mines that are owned and operated by GS Materials as they are all
located adjacent to one another, but have coverage under separate mining and stormwater permits. Site specific
information for each mine along with copies of the applicable Certificate of Coverage is also contained within the SWPPP.
Documentation of weekly BMP inspections from July 2010 to present was reviewed. Qualitative Monitoring records were
available for the second half of 2010, first half of 2011 and first half of 2012. All indicated 'No Flow' during a
representative storm event. There was no record for the second half of 2011. An Annual Summary DMR for Analytical
Monitoring for calendar year 2010 showed 'No Flow' for all basins. There were no records of Analytical Monitoring for
2011 or first half of 2012. Discussed monitoring requirements with Mr. Rollins who had worked at the mine several years
ago, but just recently returned to oversee mining operations. After the records review, rode through the mine site with Mr.
Rollins and Mr. Reagan to make observations of site conditions and basins. Expressed to Mr. Rollins that the site
appeared to be in need of better operation and maintenance as several internal areas had experienced major erosion and
some of the basins contained significant amounts of sediment. All sediment basins should be continually maintained so
that any discharges are free of turbid water and/or sediment. Any accumulated sediment in the basins should be removed
and the dimensions (length, width, depth) as well as outlet structures properly maintained so they function as intended.
The establishment of vegetation is encouraged near and around the sediment basins and other areas where excavation
or grading is not being conducted.
Page: 2

Permit: NGG020353 Owner - Facility: G S Materials Inc
Inspection Date: 09l2012012 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
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Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? n ■ 0 0
Comment: No visual monitoring records for the second half of 2011, however records
were available for the second half of 2010, first half of 2011, and first half of 2012. All
available records indicated 'No Flow' during a representative storm event.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ■ n ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? n D ■ n
Comment: Only analytical monitoring record available for review was an Annual
Summary DMR for 2010 that indicated 'No Flow' for all basins.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ I ^l 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
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Permit: NCG020353 Owner - Facility: G S Materials Inc
Inspection Date: 09/20/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ■ 0 ❑ 0
Comment:
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
THIS SECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DLR:
Project Name: Hall-Rackley Pit DLR Permit #: 43-16 County: Harnett Address: email for consultant
(Branch Smith): BrSmith0mckimcreed.com
YES NO Date Commencing
Is this mine a new mine? r__J r r Permit issued: 7/10/84
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? 1, r r 7/10/84
Latitude:35.3016 Longitude:-79.1681
Please return comments to (at DLR CO): Ashley Rodgers
Comments due by: Jul 5 2011
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWQ:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: ^Beaver Creek, Class WS-Ill (Cape Fear River Basinj
DWQ Compliance Status of Mine: Inspection conducted on 6-29-10 resulted in the issuance of a Notice of
Violation for failure to implement the facility's SWPPP and failure to conduct monitoring. A written response
with a plan of action was received by the regional office on 7/28110. A follow-up inspection has not yet been
scheduled.
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the system and ojoerate at or below two -feet of freeboard. These s stems may be ermitted b a Non-dischancle Recycle System
Permit from the Aquifer Protection Section (APS). OR may instead be permitted under NCGO20000 to eliminate an additional permit.
Recycle systems that do not meet those criteria are considered discharaina systems. and are subiect to the NCGO20000 discharge
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"To obtain 7Q10 flows, permittees must contact the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit. If DWQ does not have a flow estimate fora
specific stream, permittees will be.asked to obtain one. Permittees should contact J. Curtis Weaver at the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7010 flow. USGS will not determine a 7010 flow for tidally influenced water bodies.
Reviewed bv:
DWQ RO Surface Water: Michael Lawyer Regional Office: Fayetteville Date: 6/17/11
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
SPU DWQ Central Office Reviewer (if applicable):
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EGS Engineering Services, PLLC.
July 27, 2010 DEN
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Attn: Belinda Henson and Mike Lawyer
NCDENR — Division of Water Quality — Stormwater Permitting Unit
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
RE: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2010-PC-0836 - Hall-Rackley Pit (NCG020353)
NOV-2010-PC-0837 -Cameron Pit (NCG020487)
NOV-2010-PC-0838 - Riley II Pit (NCG020752)
G.S. Materials, Inc.
Lemon Springs, Harnett County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Henson and Mr. Lawyer:
DWQ
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JUL 2 8 2010
Please find enclosed a formal response to the above listed Notice of Violations (NOV) received
from your office on July 15, 2010. We have discussed most of these issues with you in our
meetings on site, but we would like to address them completely. G.S. Materials will ensure that
these violations to the active stormwater permits will be addressed and brought up to date in full
compliance over the next 6 months (end of Stormwater Monitoring Period 2).
NOV-2010-PC-0836 - Hall-Racidev Pit (NCG020353)
1. SPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan)
A SPPP has been developed and is currently being implemented by Karen Hilliard
with G_S. Materials, who is acting as the responsible party for the SPPP. The
management has adopted the plan and the on -site employees are being trained and
informed of the SPPP currently.
2. SDO Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring will be conducted when analytical monitoring is being taken
from each SDO (Stormwater Discharge Outfall), G.S. Materials has read over the
monitoring report and is prepared to monitor throughout the rest of the sampling
period.
3. SDO Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring will be conducted during the next sampling period (July 1 — Dec
31) from each SDO (Stormwater Discharge Outfall). G.S. Materials understands the
parameters needed for testing and will be testing any discharges from the sediment
basins on the Hall-Rackley Pit.
GS Engineering Services, PLLC
PO Box 2019
1104 W. Broad St.
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
910.862.3400

• Henson and Lawyer DWQ - Page 2
Jury 27, 2010
4, Other Items to Address
G.S. Materials has obtained a rain gauge and started a schedule of weekly
inspections by trained and informed employees of stormwater pollutants and runoff
off -site. Sediment Basin inspections and any repairs are being documented. G.S.M.
will be re -shaping the basins to provide for more defined sediment containment and
to provide safe access to the outlets for testing and inspections. G.S.M. will re -
vegetate side slopes to reduce sediment loads into the stormwater basins. G.S.M.
understands that no stormwater pipes or connections shall be made into the closed -
loop recycle system, which includes the silt ponds and the Duck Pond (Clearwater
Pond) because no monitoring is required for that system. There are no stormwater
pipes or discharges into the silt ponds or Duck Pond. If stormwater is piped or
channelized into that system other than direct rainfall, G.S.M. knows that analytical
monitoring must be performed because that is now "process water". The closed loop
recycle system does operate under normal everyday conditions with at least 2-feet of
freeboard (depth from water level to top of the basins).
NOV-2010-PC-0836 - Cameron Pit NCG020487
SPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan)
A SPPP has been developed and is currently being implemented by Karen Hilliard
with G.S. Materials, who is acting as the responsible party for the SPPP. The
management has adopted the plan and the on -site employees are being trained and
informed of the SPPP currently.
2. SDO Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring will be conducted when analytical monitoring is being taken
from each SDO (Stormwater Discharge Outfall). G.S. Materials has read over the
monitoring report and is prepared to monitor throughout the rest of the sampling
period.
3. SDO Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring will be conducted during the next sampling period (July 1 — Dec
31) from each SDO (Stormwater Discharge Outfall). G.S. Materials understands the
parameters needed for testing and will be testing any discharges from the sediment
basins on the Cameron Pit.
4. Other Items to Address
G.S. Materials has obtained a rain gauge and started a schedule of weekly
inspections by trained and informed employees of stormwater pollutants and runoff
off -site. Inspections and any repairs are being documented_ G.S.M. will be re-
shaping the basins to provide for more defined sediment containment and to provide
safe access to the outlets for testing and inspections. G.S.M. will re -vegetate side
slopes to reduce sediment loads into the sediment basins.
GS Engineering Services, PLLC
PO Box 2019
1104 W. Broad St.
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
910.862.3400

• Henson and Lawyer DWQ - Page 3
July 27, 2010
NOV-2010-PC-0836 - Riley Pit (NCG020752�
SPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan)
A SPPP has been developed and is currently being implemented by Karen Hilliard
with G.S. Materials, who is acting as the responsible party for the SPPP. The
management has adopted the plan and the on -site employees are being trained and
informed of the SPPP currently.
2. SDO Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring will be conducted when analytical monitoring is being taken
from the SDO (Stormwater Discharge Outfall). There is only 1 SDO on the Riley Pit.
G.S. Materials has read over the monitoring report and is prepared to monitor
throughout the rest of the sampling period.
3. SDO Analytical Monitoring
Analytical monitoring will be conducted during the next sampling period (July 1 — Dec
31) from the SDO. G.S. Materials understands the parameters needed for testing
and will be testing any discharges from this sediment basin. However, this basin will
probably not discharge. G.S.M. will submit a zero discharge for the sampling period if
this is the case.
4. Other Items to Address
G.S. Materials has obtained a rain gauge and started a schedule of weekly
inspections by trained and informed employees of stormwater pollutants and runoff
off -site. inspections and any repairs are being documented. G.S.M_ will continue to
maintain this basin's shape and re -vegetate side slopes.
In conclusion, we will work with G.S. Materials as they implement the SPPP and monitor the
sediment basins found on the Hall-Rackley, Cameron, and Riley -II Pits. We will provide you with
a copy of the monitoring reports from the basins before we submit to the Raleigh Central files.
G.S. Materials will be brought up to date in full compliance over the next 6 months (end of
Stormwater Monitoring Period 2).
Thank you for all your help and advice as G.S. Materials works to comply with the stormwater
permits.
Sincerely,
GS Engineering Services, PLLC.
J. Branch Smith, PE
Consultant for GS Materials, Inc.
Cc: Karen Hilliard, GS Materials
GS Engineering Services, PLLC
PO Box 2019
1104 W. Broad St.
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
910.862.3400

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
July 15, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7009 0820 0000 2473 7902
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
G.S. Materials, Inc.
Attn: Ronald G. Kirkpatrick
PO Box 1335
Burlington; NC 27216
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV-2010-PC-0836)
G.S. Materials, Inc.
Hall-Rackley Pit
NPDES Stormwater General Perm it-NCG020353
Harnett County,
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On June 29, 2010, Michael Lawyer and Belinda Henson from the Fayetteville Regional Office of
the Division of Water Quality conducted a site inspection at the Hall-Rackiev Pit facility located on
Claude White Road in Harnett County, North Carolina. A copy of the Compliance Inspection Report is
enclosed for your review. Ms. Karen Hilliard, Office Manager; and Mr. J. Branch Smith, PE with GS
Engineering Services; were also present during the inspection and their time and assistance is greatly
appreciated. Stormwater and/or wastewater from the facility drains to Beaver Creek, a Class WS-11I
water located in the Cape Fear River Basin. The site visit and file review revealed that the subject
facility is covered by NPDES Stormwater General Pernit-NCG020353.
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
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lemented.
❑ No ■ see Summary,/Comment on inspection re__port regarding implement
2) Qualitative Monitoring
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
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Location: 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Phone: 91 OA33-33001 FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1.877-623-6748
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3) Analytical Monitoring
Analvtical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ❑ No ■
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 violations as well as 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 violations, as detailed
above, be properly resolved. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil
penalty assessment of up to S25,000 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions
regarding these matters, please contact Mr. Lawyer or myself at [phone].
Sincerelv,
Belinda S. Henson
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
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Compliance inspection Report
Permit: NCG020353
Effective: 02/23/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: G $ Materials Inc
SOC:
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Hall-Rackley Pit
County: Harnett
696 Claude -White Rd
Region: Fayetteville
Burlington NC 27216
Contact Person: Ronald G Kirkpatrick Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative
Karen Hilliard Phone: [phone]
On -site representative
J Branch Smith Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0612912010 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 01:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Mike Lawyer Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): I 49� �,
Belinda S Henson Phone: [phone]-
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
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U S N-IA'I'}:RIALS INC
SIR RONALD C KIRKPATRICK
POST OFFICE''BOX 1335
BURLINGTON NC 27216
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Permit: NCG020353 Owner - Facility: G S Materials Inc
Inspection Date: 06/29/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Inspection conducted to ensure compliance with the conditions of the NCG020000 general permit under its current
effective dates as well as previous coverage for the facility. Met with Ms. Karen Hilliard, Office Manager, and Mr. J.
Branch Smith, PE with GS Engineering Services, who has developed a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) to
cover multiple mines owned and operated by G.S. Materials, Inc. The SPPP is complete, however there is no
documentation of the required weekly BMP inspections, monitoring data, maintenance activities, etc., which constitutes
failure to implement the SPPP. The Hall-Rackley Mine (NCG020353) consists of approximately 323 acres and includes
the mine office, excavation areas, conveyors where material is washed and processed, and tailings ponds for recycling of
wash water. An approved flocculant (Zetag 8125) is added to tailing pond #3 for aid in the settling of sediment and
subsequent removal. There are eight stormwater basins with rock weirs or pipe outlet structures. After observing a couple
of the stormwater basins, recommendations were made to reshape the areas to achieve a more well-defined basin,
vegetate the side slopes, and maintain access to the outfalls for sampling. There is no mine dewatering and according to
facility personnel there have been no overflows of the recycle system, however there were no records of inspections or
Analytical/Qualitative Monitoring data at the time of inspection. If there are no discharge events during a monitoring
schedule, the DMR's should be completed with 'No Discharge' noted under the monitoring results area and submitted to
Central Files.
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Permit: NCG020353 Owner - Facility: G S Materials Inc
Inspection Date: 06/29/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
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Comment: Although an SPPP has been developed and contains all permit -required
components, the lack of documentation of monitoring and inspections constitutes failure
to implement the SPPP.
Qualitative Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment: Documentation of Qualitative Monitoring could not be produced at the time
of inspection for the current or previous permit cycle.
Analytical Monitoring
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
Comment: Documentation of Analytical Monitoring could not be produced at the time
of inspection for the current or previous permit cycle.
Permit and Outfalls
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
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Permit: NCG020353 Owner - Facility: G 5 Materials Inc
Inspection Date: 06/29/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment:
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
March 8, 2010
Ronnie Kirkpatrick
G.S. Materials
PO Box 1335
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: Approval for using ZETAG 8125 Rocculant in
Recycle System
G.S. Materials - Hall-Rackley Pit
COC Number NCG020353
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
You recently modified your Certificate of Coverage (COC) under General Permit NCG020000 to include
authorization to operate a closed -loop recycle system. Prior to this modification, we advised your consultant that
any polymer used in the system must be on the list of DWQ Approved Polymers maintained by our Environmental
Sciences Section (ESS) in order to comply with the permit. This condition on the use of PAMS is specified in the
NCG020000 permit in Part 11, Section B. 7.:
"Flocculants evaluated by the Division may be used if administered in accordance with maximum
application doses and any other current requirements. No other chemical flocculants shall be used in
the treatment facility without written authorization from the Division. Evaluated Polyacrylamide
(PAMS) information can be found via the Stormwater Permitting Unit website."
The manufacturer of ZETAG 8125 recently attempted to have the product approved, but dosing rates into your
recycle system were above acceptable dosing rates for ESS approval, which assumes a direct discharge of
wastewater treated with PAMS. However, because you will apply this product into a closed -loop recycle system
that rarely discharges, the arrangement should pose a negligible threat to water quality. The Division will therefore
approve the use of this product in a closed -loop recycle treatment system. As specified in the General Permit, a
closed -loop recycle system must operate at or below two feet of freeboard and must exclude stormwater runoff
from draining into it.
This letter serves as written authorization from the Division that this product may be used in a closed -
loop recycle system at your facility. If your system ceases to function as a closed -loop recycle system, you
must notify DWQ, and this approval must be re-evaluated by the Division. If you have any questions regarding
this letter please contact Bethany Georgoulias at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cr: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Fayetteville Regional Office
Cindy Moore/ DWQ Environmental Sciences Section
Karen Hilliard/ G.S. Materials -Hall Rackley Pit/ 696 Claude White Road/ Lemon Springs, NC 28355

A�
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
March 8, 2010
Ronnie Kirkpatrick
G.S. Materials
PO Box 1335
Burlington, NC 27216
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: .Approval for using ZETAG 8125 Flocculant in;,
Recycle System
G.S. Materials - Hall-Rackley Pit
COC NumberlNCG020.353!J
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
You recently modified your Certificate of Coverage (COC) under General Permit NCG020000 to include
authorization to operate a closed -loop recycle system. Prior to this modification, we advised your consultant that
any polymer used in the system must be on the list of DWQ Approved Polymers maintained by our Environmental
Sciences Section (ESS) in order to comply with the permit. This condition on the use of PAMS is specified in the
NCG020000 permit in Part Il, Section B. 7.:
"Flocculants evaluated by the Division may be used if administered in accordance with maximum
application doses and any other current requirements. No other chemical flocculants shall be used in
the treatment facility without written authorization from the Division. Evaluated Polyacrylamide
(PAMS) information can be found via the Stormwater Permitting Unit website."
The manufacturer of ZETAG 8125 recently attempted to have the product approved, but dosing rates into your
recycle system were above acceptable dosing rates for ESS app-,oval, which assumes a direct discharge of '
wastewater treated with PAMS. However, because you will apply this product into a closed -loop recycle system
that rarely discharges, the arrangement should pose a negligible threat to water quality. The Division will therefore
approve the use of this product in a closed -loop recycle treatment system. As specified in the General Permit, a
closed -loop recycle system must operate at or below two feet of freeboard and must exclude stormwater runoff
from draining into it.
This letter serves as written authorization from the Division that this product may be used in a closed- Q
loop recycle system at your facility. If your system ceases to function as a closed -loop recycle system, you
must notify DWQ, and this approval must be re-evaluated by the Division. If you have any questions regarding
this letter please contact Bethany Georgoulias at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Fayetteville Regional Office
Cindy Moore/ DWQ Environmental Sciences Section
Karen Hilliard/ G.S. Materials -Hall Rackley Pit/ 696 Claude White Road/ Lemon Springs, NC 28355

NCENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Ronnie Kirkpatrick
G.S. Materials
PO Box 1335
Burlington, NC 27216
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
February 23, 2010
DENR-FRO
MAR 0 5 mu
DWO
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Modification and
Renewal
G.S. Materials - Hall-Rackley Pit
COC Number NCG020353
..Harnett.County
In response to your modification request received November 17, 2009 for treatment systems included on your
Certificate of Coverage (COC) under General Permit NCG020000, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is
forwarding a revised COC. The COC includes authorization'to operate a closed -loop recycle system. In
addition, the location of the facility under this COC has been revised to reflect the Hall-Rackley Pit.
Also in response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit
NCG020000, DWQ is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater General Permit, effective January 1, 2010.
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 October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended.)
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage, which now includes authorization to dperate a closed -loop recycle system
• A copy of stormwater General Permit NCG020000
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Two copies of the Tier 2 I Exceedence DMR Form for Stormwater
• One copies of the Annual Summary Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form for Stormwater
• Two copies of the Limit Violation DMR Form for Wastewater
• One copies of the Annual Summary DMR Form for Wastewater
• Two copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and wastewater, and it specifies your obligations with
respect to discharge controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to
familiarize yourself with all the changes in the reissued permit.

The more significant changes in the General Permit since your last Certificate of Coverage include the following:
Part II:
• Section B — The language referencing DAMS has been changed. Flocculants may now be used if
evaluated by the Division and administered in accordance with ,maximum application doses.and any other
current requirements..
Part III:
• Section A — The permit now requires a Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan (SPPP) tailored to the
mining industry, in lieu of a Stormwater BMP Plan.
• Section A - Inactive mines may be inspected on a reduced schedule: at least once per month and after
05' (or more) of rain. To qualify, inactive mines must either possess an "Inactive Renewal" from DLR or
certify to DWQ the site has been stabilized. The permittee must also the DWQ Regional Office of inactive
status. Discharges from inactive mines must still be monitored on the same schedule as active mines.
Section B — Revised provisions require that stormwater discharges be sampled twice per year (instead of
annually), and that the sampling results be compared to new benchmark values. (The previous cut-off'
concentrations have been removed.)
Section B — Revised provisions require the permittee to execute Tier One, Tier Two & Tier Three
response actions, based on the first benchmark exceedence (Tier One) and the second consecutive
benchmark exceedence (Tier Two). Tier Two.,requires that the permittee institute monthly monitoring
(reported to the appropriate Regional Offices) instead of twice -per -year monitoring. Monthly monitoring
shall be done until three consecutive monitoring events show no benchmark exceedences.,
Section B — This part contains a new provision that four exceedences of any benchmark will trigger
increased DWQ involvement in the permittee's stormwater management and control actions. DWQ may .
direct the permittee to apply for an individual permit, institute specific monitoring, or may direct the
implementation or installation of specific stormwater control measures.
• Section B — The definition of -"Representative Storm Event" (RSE) now allows 48 hours (instead of 72
.hours) of little or no precipitation to precede an RSE.
• Section B — Stormwater discharges from a basin designed to contain the 10=year storm must now be
monitored.
• Sections B & C — Failure to monitor according to permit terms triggers monthly monitoring for the
remainder of the permit.
• Section C — Analytical monitoring for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) has replaced the Oil &-Grease
parameter in the previous permit.
• Section D — Qualitative monitoring must now be conducted during the same'representative storm event
as the analytical monitoring.
• Section D — The permittee is required to keep a written record of his response to problems identified by
his qualitative monitoring observations.
• Section D — If the permittee fails to respond effectively to problems identified by qualitative monitoring, the
permittee may be required by DWQ to perform corrective action.
• Section D — Qualitative ROS: Representative Outfall Status may be granted for qualitative monitoring for
some Stormwater Discharge Outfalls (SDOs).
• Section D — If mines do not respond to problems seen in visual monitoring, DWQ may now require that
mines change the monitoring frequency, apply for an individual permit, implement in -stream monitoring,
install or modify structural Stormwater controls, or implement other controls. -
Sections B, C, & D — Inability to sample due to adverse weather must be reported in the SPPP and
recorded in the Annual Summary DMR.
Section E — A lower TSS Wastewater limit for PNA waters is included in the permit.
• Section E — All mining operations are now required Jo monitor TSS in wastewater effluent discharges (not.
only industrial sand mines). However, TSS limits only apply to industrial sand mining operations.
Section E — Turbidity limits on effluent discharges have been removed; however, turbidity standards still
apply in the receiving waters.
Section E — Approval of a Pumping O&M Plan may be required prior to coverage (for sites with
dewatering activities that have the potential to drain wetlands or other surface waters).
• Section E — ATC Requirements have been changed for clarity. These requirements are now outlined for
Mine Dewatering Wastewater, Process Wastewater, Overflow From Non -Closed -Loop Process Recycle
Wastewater Systems, and Overflow From A Closed -Loop Process Recycle (CLPR).
Section E — Monitoring for Fecal coliforms in discharges to SA waters has been clarified. Fecal coliform
monitoring is now required for all process and mine dewatering wastewater discharges to SA waters.

• Part IV:
• Section E -- Items 1, and 2. require submittal of a new reporting form: the Annual Summary DMR. This
annual summary of the analytical monitoring results should be submitted to the DWQ Central Office by
March 1 of each year.
• Section E — Exceedences and violations must be sent to the appropriate DWQ Regional,Office within 30
days of receipt from the lab.
• Section E — Results of "No Flow" or "No Discharge" must be recorded within 30 days from the sampling
period in the SPPP. "No flow" or "No Discharge" must also be reported on the Annual Summary DMR
form.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR, nor
does it 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 Bethany Georgoulias at [phone].
Sincerely,
fnr Coleen H. Sullins
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Fayetteville Regional Office
Karen Hilliard/ G.S. Materials -Hall Rackley PiU 696 Claude White Road/ Lemon Springs, NC 28355

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020353
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING WATER AND/OR PROCESS WASTEWATER
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,
G.S. Materials Incorporated
is hereby authorized to operate approved wastewater treatment systems, including a closed -loop
recycle system, and discharge stormwater and/or wastewater from a facility located at:
G.S. Materials - Hall-Rackley Pit
696 Claude White Road
Lemon Springs
Harnett County
to receiving waters designated as Beaver Creek, a class WS-III waterbody in the Cape Fear River
Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts I, ll, III, IV; V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become. effective January 1, 2010.
This Certificate of.Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this 3151 day of December, 2009.
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By�Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Hall-Rackley Pit
Latitude: 350 18' 18" N
Longitude: 79' 09' 32" W
County: Harnett
Receiving Stream: Beaver Creek
Stream Class: WS-III
Sub -basin: 03-06-14 (Cape Fear River Basin)
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
February 23, 2010
Ronnie Kirkpatrick
G.S. Materials
PO Box 1335
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Modification and
Renewal
G.S. Materials - Hall-Rackley Pit
COC Number NCG020353
Harnett County
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
In response to your modification request received November 17, 2009 for treatment systems included on your
Certificate of Coverage (COC) under General Permit NCG020000, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is
forwarding a revised COC. The COC includes authorization to operate a closet! -loop recycle system. In
addition, the location of the facility under this COC has been revised to reflect the Hall-Rackley Pit.
Also in response to your renewal application for continued coverage under stormwater General Permit
NCG020000, DWQ is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater General Permit, effective January 1, 2010.
This permit is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina Gehe�al Stattate 143-215.1 acid the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended.)
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage, which now includes authorization to operate a closed -loop recycle system
• A copy of stormwater General Permit NCG020000
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Two copies of the Tier 21 Exceedence DMR Form for Stormwater
• One copies of the Annual Summary Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Form for Stormwater
• Two copies of the Limit Violation DMR Form for Wastewater
• One copies of the Annual Summary DMR Form for Wastewater
• Two copies of the Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
The General Permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and wastewater, and it specifies your obligations with
respect to discharge controls, management, monitoring, and record keeping. Please review the new permit to
familiarize yourself with all the changes in the reissued permit.

The more significant changes in the General Permit since your last Certificate of Coverage include the following:
• Part 11:
Section B — The language referencing PAMS has been changed. Flocculants may now be used if
evaluated by the Division and administered in accordance with maximum application doses and any other
current requirements.
• Part III:
• Section A — The permit now requires a Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan (SPPP) tailored to the
mining industry, in lieu of a Stormwater BMP Plan.
• Section A - Inactive mines may be inspected on a reduced schedule: at least once per month and after
0.5" (or more) of rain. To qualify, inactive mines must either possess an "Inactive Renewal" from DLR or
certify to DWQ the site has been stabilized. The permittee must also the DWQ Regional Office of inactive
status. Discharges from inactive mines must still be monitored on the same schedule as active mines.
• Section B — Revised provisions require that stormwater discharges be sampled twice per year (instead of
annually), and that the sampling results be compared to new benchmark values. (The previous cut-off
concentrations have been removed.)
Section B — Revised provisions require the permittee to execute Tier One, Tier Two & Tier Three
response actions, based on the first benchmark exceedence (Tier One) and the second consecutive
benchmark exceedence (Tier Two). Tier Two requires that the permittee institute monthly monitoring
(reported to the appropriate Regional Offices) instead of twice -per -year monitoring. Monthly monitoring
shall be done until three consecutive monitoring events show no benchmark exceedences.
• Section B — This part contains a new provision that four exceedences of any benchmark will trigger
increased DWQ involvement in the permittee's stormwater management and control actions. DWQ may .
direct the permittee to apply for an individual permit, institute specific monitoring, or may direct the
implementation or installation of specific stormwater control measures.
Section B — The definition of "Representative Storm Event" (RSE) now allows 48 hours (instead of 72
hours) of little or no precipitation to precede an RSE.
• Sectiorf B — Stormwater discharges from a basin designed to contain the 10-year storm must now be
monitored.
• Sections B & C — Failure to monitor according to permit terms triggers monthly monitoring for the
remainder of the permit.
Section_C — Analytical monitoring for Total Petroleum -Hydrocarbons (TPH) has replaced the Oil & Grease
parameter in the previous permit.
• Section D — Qualitative monitoring must now be conducted during the same representative storm event
as the analytical monitoring.
• Section D — The permittee is required to keep a written record of his response to problems identified by
his qualitative monitoring observations.
Section D — If the permittee fails to respond effectively to problems identified by qualitative monitoring, the
permittee may be required by DWQ to perform corrective. action.
• Section D -- Qualitative ROS: Representative Outfall Status may be granted for qualitative monitoring for
some Stormwater Discharge Outfalls (SDOs).
• Section D — If mines do not respond to problems seen in visual monitoring, DWQ may now require that
mines change the monitoring frequency, apply for an individual permit, implement in -stream monitoring,
install or modify structural stormwater controls, or implement other controls. `
• Sections B, C, & D -- Inability to sample due to adverse weather must be reported in the SPPP and
recorded in the Annual Summary DMR.
• Section E — A lower TSS Wastewater limit for PNA waters is included in the permit.
• Section E — All mining operations are now required to monitor TSS in wastewater effluent discharges (not
only industrial sand mines). However, TSS limits only apply to industrial sand mining operations.
• Section E —Turbidity limits on effluent discharges have been removed; however, turbidity standards still
apply in the receiving waters.
• Section E — Approval of a Pumping O&M Plan may be required prior to coverage (for sites with
dewatering activities that have the potential to drain wetlands or other surface waters).
• Section E -- ATC Requirements have been changed for clarity. These requirements are now outlined for
Mine Dewatering Wastewater, Process Wastewater, Overflow From Non -Closed -Loop Process Recycle
Wastewater Systems, and Overflow From A Closed -Loop Process Recycle (CLPR).
• Section E — Monitoring for Fecal collforms in discharges to SA waters has been clarified. Fecal coliform
monitoring is now required for all process and mine dewatering wastewater discharges to SA waters.

Part IV:
• Section E — Items 1. and 2. require submittal of a new reporting form: the Annual Summary DMR. This
annual summary of the anal monitoring results should be submitted to the DWQ'Central Office by
March 1 of each year.
• Section E — Exceedences and violations must be sent to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office within 30
days of receipt from the lab.
• Section E — Results of "No Flow" or "No Discharge" must be recorded within 30 days from the sampling
period in the SPPP. "No flow" or "No Discharge' must also be reported on the Annual Summary DMR
form.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DWQ.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR, nor
does it 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 Bethany Georgoulias at [phone].
Sincerely,
fr Coleen H. Sullins
cc: DWQ Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
Fayetteville Regional Office
Karen Hilliard/ G.S. Materials -Hall Rackley Pit/ 696 Claude White Road/ Lemon Springs, NC 28355

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020353
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING WATER AND/OR PROCESS WASTEWATER
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,
G.S. Materials Incorporated
is hereby authorized to operate approved wastewater treatment systems, including a closed -loop
recycle system, and discharge stormwater and/or wastewater from a facility located at:
G.S. Materials - Hall-Rackley Pit
696 Claude White Road
Lemon Springs
Harnett County
to receiving waters designated as Beaver Creek, a class WS-ill waterbody in the Cape Fear 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 January 1, 2010.
This Certificate of'Coveraoe shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this 3151 day of December, 2009.
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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County: Harnett
Receiving Stream: Beaver Creek
Stream Class: WS-III
Sub -basin: 03-06-14 (Cape Fear River Basin)
Facility Location

Georgoulias, Bethany
From:
Branch Smith [[e-mail]]
Sent:
Monday, February 15, 2010 9:13 AM
To:
Georgoulias, Bethany
Cc:
Bennett, Bradley; Karen Hilliard
Subject:
Re: NPDES NCG020353
Attachments:
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Yes Bethany,
There was some confusion on these permits at renewal time, so I attached the renewal/rescission forms we mailed in a
while back. If it makes sense to you, you can just update this information on 020353 as I corrected it before. 020487
references the Cameron Pit although the Cameron and Hall-Rackley adjoin boundaries on portions of the mines.
If ynu have any more questions, please call at 910-862-3400.
Thanks
Branch
-- J. Branch Smith, PE

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PO Box 2019
1104 W Broad St
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Cell [phone]
------ Original Message ------
From: "Georgoulias, Bethany"<[e-mail]>
To: "Branch Smith" <[e-mail]>
Sent: 2/14/2010 3:13:36 PM
Subject: RE: NPDES NCG020353
Branch,
I'm preparing the modified COC and renewal package for GS Materials' Hall-Rackley Pit in Harnett County. Your letter
and the paperwork references NCG020353, but the COC and discharge information in that file shows a mine on Hancock
Road in Burlington, Lee County. Is there a mix-up with which permit this site was under? The discharge is also shown to

Little Crane Creek (White Oak Creek) in the Cape Fear. Could you please double-check whether this is the correct
permit, or was it another one?
There is another permit in our system that is COC # NCG020487 with the Claude White address that is in Harnett
County. Maybe that is the COC you meant to reference? I think all of our renewal packages went out on Friday, and the
one I kept back was NCG020353 -- not NCG020487. Just let me know, and I'll check to see if all those packages were
already mailed. If so, I'll just send the modification COC by itself.
Thanks,
X
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWO I Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
NEW Website: htt�llportat.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Branch Smith [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:49 AM
To: Karen Hilliard
Cc: Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject: Fw: RE: NPDES NCG020353
Karen-

See the email below. DWQ will modify the Hall-Rackley NPDES Permit and mail a revised permit with
letter that will cover the plant screening (closed -loop recycled system). This is what we had told you before
plus it eliminates the separate Aquifer Protection permit that is about $350/yr. One thing you do have to change
is the polymer you add (or polyacrylamide) has to be on their approved product list. See attached. You have
ZETAG 8125 currently which doesn't show up on the list. So you'll have to use one of the products in
accordance to the pdf or link below.
http://h2o.etir.state.nc.us/ws/PAMS list.htm
Call me with any questions. Talk to you soon -
Branch
------ Forwarded Message ------
From: "Georgoulias, Bethany" <[e-mail]?
To: "Branch Smith" <[e-mail]>
Sent: 1/5/2010 11:01:10 AM
Subject: RE: NPDES NCG020353
Branch,
I wanted to update you on the status of the renewed NCG02 permit and the modification request from your client, G.S.
Materials (NCG020353) in Harnett County. The new general permit was issued last month and became effective January
1, 2010. You can find it here:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/Forms Documents.htm#stormwaterGP
I still have the mod request for this particular site on my desk, and I plan to hold the renewal letter (so that it won't go
out in the batch we automatically generate and mail out). I'll make the modifications as necessary before sending out
with a letter specifically addressing this request (i.e., to cover the closed -loop recycle system under the NCG020353
COC).

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Owner / Organization Name: G S Materials Inc
Owner Contact: Ronald G Kirkpatrick
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NCSR 10015 Of Murchisontown
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Karen McPherson
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Georgoulias, Bethany
From:
Branch Smith [e-mail])
Sent:
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 11:49 AM
To:
Karen Hilliard
Cc:
Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject:
Fw: RE: NPDES. NCG020353
Attachments:
Poiyacrylam ide.pdf
Karen -
Seethe email below. DWQ will modify the Hall-Rackley NPDES Permit and mail a revised permit with
letter that will cover the plant screening (closed -loop recycled system). This is what we had told you before
plus it eliminates the separate Aquifer Protection permit that is about $350/yr. One thing you do have to change
is the polymer you add (or.polyacrylamide) has to be on their approved product list. See attached. You have
ZETAG 8125 currently which doesn't show up on the list. So you'll have to use one of the products in
accordance to the pdf or link below.
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ws/PAMS-1ist.htm
Call me with any questions. Talk to you soon -
Branch
------ Forwarded Message ------
From: "Georgoulias, Bethany"<[e-mail]>
To: "Branch Smith" <[e-mail]>
Sent: 1 /5/2010 11:01:10 AM
Subject: RE: NPDES NCG020353
Branch,
I wanted to update you on the status of the renewed NCG02 permit and the modification request from your client, G.S.
Materials (NCG020353) in Harnett County. The new general permit was issued last month and became effective January
1, 2010. You can find it here:
http://h2o.enr:state.nc us/su/`Forms Documents.htm#stormwaterGP
I still have the mod request for this particular site on my desk, and I plan to hold the renewal letter (so that it won't go
out in the batch we automatically generate and mail out). I'll make the modifications as necessary before sending out
with a letter specifically addressing this request (i.e., to cover the closed -loop recycle system under the NCG020353
COC).
Please take a look at the new permit. The language in the new permit allows use of those evaluated products in
appropriate doses without written authorization from the Division; however, right now the fist of evaluated PAMs
products is the same as before. We anticipate the list to grow as we refine the PAMs evaluation process with our
Environmental Sciences Section, but right now we have what we have. As you were already aware of, ZETAG 8125 is not
on that list. Please advise your client as necessary to be in compliance with the NCG020000 permit. I'll copy the Aquifer

Protection Section on our modification letter so they can rescind the recycle permit once your NCG02 COC covers all
WW recycle system operations there. If you have any questions, let me know.
Regards,
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: http://h2o.enrr.state.nc.us/su
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:20 PM
To: 'Branch Smith'
Subject: RE: NPDES NCG020000
Okay. Hopefully the.information from Cindy Moore is helpful to you as well. I don't think the renewal NCG02 permit
will eliminate the requirement to use PAMS in accordance with Division requirements, but perhaps the new approval
process will mean the current PAM the site is using will be acceptable, if that manufacturer decides to pursue approval.
would keep.in mind that the RO may not give the go-ahead to issue a new COC for NCG02 unless the facility is
compliant with the terms of the permit, so the facility may want to discuss soon with the company supplying the PAM.
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ E Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N: Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: http://h2o.en r. state. nc.us/su
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Branch Smith [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:20 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject: Re: NPDES NCG020000
I overlooked the req'mt to get written authorization. I was aware of the ZETAG 8125 not being on the approved
list, but I didn't make the pennittee aware because I wanted DWQ to respond as to which permit we would be in
compliance with. So I will follow the draft pen -nits and after it all settles, we will direct the pennittee to change
the PAM if necessary to comply with the pen -nit.
Thanks for the update
Branch

I -
On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 1 1:27 AM, Georgoulias, Bethany <bethany.geor rout lias(ri)ncdenr.�,,ov> wrote:
Branch,
wanted to touch base with you quickly on one issue regarding, your client's request for a modification to the terms of
your NCG02 COC coverage. You explained that currently the system adds the PAM ZETAG 8125. The site already had
NCG02. and I wanted to make sure that they were aware of the current requirement in there in Part 1I, Page 2 of 2. Section
B. 7.:
"No chemical flocculants shall be used in the treatment facilitywithout written authorization from the Division."
(The text of the permit is oft our website here: littp://ii2o.enr:state.nc.us/su/documents[NCG02PermitText.p ,
Today NCG02 requires written authorization to use DAMS or flocculants. We are renewing the permit, and some of the
language regarding flocculant approval may change somewhat (it will hopefully facilitate a more flexible process for
permittees to use them in non -toxic dosages), but currently there is a small list of flocculants already approved by DWQ
for http://l12o.enr.state.tic,us/ws/PAMS list.htm. I don't see the ZETAG 8125 listed. However, I understand there
may be more flocculants approved to go oil that list; ]'m just not sure which ones. (Cindy Moore with our Environmental
Sciences Section is the contact, cindv.a.moore(n,nedermgov). I would recommend checking with Cindy for more
information.
I would plan for this compliance point under NCG02, and I would recommend that you all and the permittee stay up to
date on the changes that miplit be coming in.the renewed NCG02. Our proposed draft language on this topic will likely
change a bit more before being finalized sometime in December, but we are still working out the final details.
Let me know if you have any questions,
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR � DWQ I Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
Website: httpalh2o.enr.state.ne.us/su
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
Front: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 5:03 PM
To: 'Branch Smith'
Cc: Young, Sarah; Bennett, Bradley
Subject: RE: NPDES NCG020000
Branch,
I would advise that you submit a request for modification to the existing COC under this General'Pennit so that it can
include the operation of a closed -loop recycle system. Tltere is no A"1 C approval requirement for that, but I would
recommend submitting an NOI forth and *specify clearly" that the operation is under a COC for the NCG02 Gen. Permit
already (give the COC #), but is requesting a modification to the original ternis of approval. I would also recommend
submitting information to verify that it satisfies the criteria for a closed -loop system (maintains the 2' of freeboard, etc.).
The COC will need to be modified to cover `operation of a closed -loop recycic systettt' in addition to the discharges
already listed. After it's processed, you could then rescind your.other recycle system permit.
Note that the NCG02 permit is up for renewal at the end of this year; so we probably won't complete the request until
that's finalized (normally any application that comes in for a GP up for renewal is held that way). The renewal draft
NCG02 will be posted for public comment in mid -October on our Website and should issue by Jan 1, 2010.
I hope that helps. Please let the know if you have other questions,
I3ethany Georgoulias
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604

N
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: http://h2o.enr.stale.nc.us/su
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Branch Smith [mailto:jbranchs a.gnnail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 11:13 AM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject: NPDES NCG020000
Bethany,
Mike Lawyer in the Fay region send us your way for a specific answer on a mine pen -nit we're working; on.
The NPDES Pen -nit for this mine is NCG020353. It's the I call-Rackley Mine operated by GS Materials. It currently has an old 1994
closed -loop system permit that has never been renewed since 1994, so we're trying to rescind that pen -nit as we think the NPDES permit covers
the current mine operation now. The mine operation consists of washing sand with a single PAM - ZETAG 8125. The washing discharge
enters a series of silt ponds that drain into a clearwater pond which is also the intake pond for the washing (recycled system). We agree with
Mike that the closed -loop recycle permit issued with this mine in 1994 can now be taken care of with the NPDES App. So our question
is, how dowe take care of including this into the ex. NPDES permit? If you look at page 4 of 7 of the general NPDES app form; I would
answer questions 18-21 as follows:
IS) No dewatering discharges occur. (The nine has stormwater sediment basins only)
19) No process wastewater discharges occur. (It's contained on -site and recycled back into the washing. PAM Zetag 8125 usage is approx. 1
gallon per 1,000 gallon; of water.
20) Not in floodplain.
21) No hazardous waste generated.

Please advise. Thanks for your help,
Branch Smith, PE
GSE
GS ENGINEERING SERVICES, PLLC
1104 W Broad St
PO Box 2019
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Cell" 910-264-1071
work email: gs3 u;embardmaiLcom
other email: ibranchs cr,i�mail.com

Georgoulias, Bethany
From:
Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent:
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:20 PM
To:
'Branch Smith'
Subject:
RE: NPDES NCG020000
Okay. Hopefully the information from Cindy Moore is helpful to you as well. I don't think the renewal NCG02 permit
will eliminate the requirement to use PAMS in accordance with Division requirements, but perhaps the new approval
process will mean the current PAM the site is using will be acceptable, if that manufacturer decides to pursu6 approval.
I would keep in mind that the RO may not give the go-ahead to issue a new COC for NCG02 unless the facility is
compliant with the terms of the permit, so the facility may want to discuss soon with the company supplying the PAM.
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Branch Smith [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:20 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject: Re: NPDES NCG020000
I overlooked the req'mt to get written authorization. I was aware of the ZETAG 8125 not being on the approved
list, but I didn't make the permittee aware because I wanted DWQ to respond as to which permit we would be in
compliance with. So I will follow the draft permits and after it all settles, we will direct the permittee to change
the PAM if necessary to comply with the permit"
Thanks for the update
Branch
0
On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 1 1:27 AM, Georgoulias, Bethany<bethany.georf,,oulias(,rbncde_nr.gov> wrote:
Branch,
I wanted to touch base with you quickly on one issue regarding your client"s request For a modification to the terms of
your NCG02 COC coverage. You explained that currently the system adds the PAM ZETAG 8125. The site already had
NCG02. and I wanted to make sure that they were aware of the current requirement in there in Part It, Page 2 of 2, Section
B. 7.:

"No chemical flocculants shall be used in the treatment facility without written authorization from the Division."
(The text of the permit is on our website ]sere: htip://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/documents/NCG02Pemii!Text.pdf};
Today NCG02 requires written authorization to use TAMS or flocculants. We are renewing the permit, and some of the
language regarding flocculent approval may change somewhat (it will hopefully facilitate a more flexible process for
permittees to use them in non -toxic dosages), but currently there is a small list of III occulants',tlready approved by DWQ
for usage: http://l12o.enr.state.nc.us/ws/IIAMS list.htm. I don't see the ZETAG 8125 listed. However, I understand there
may be more flocculants approved to go on that list'. I'nt_just not sure which ones. (Cindy Moore with our Environmental
Sciences Section is the contact, cindy.a.moorennedenr.gov). I would recommend checking with Cindy for more
information.
f would plan for this compliance point under NC602, and I would recommend that you all and the permittee stay up to
date on the changes that might be coming in the renewed NCG02. Our proposed draft language on this topic will likely
change a bit more before being finalized sometime in December, but we are still working out the final details.
Let me know if you have any questions,
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: httu://h2o.enr.state.ne.tis/su
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Y
Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Moore, Cindy
Seat: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 11:51 AM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany; [e-mail]
Cc: Brower, Connie; Bennett, Bradley
Subject: RE: NPDES NCG020000
Attachments: 1.3 Use of Polyacrylamide(PAM) (7-19-2004).pdf
For a product to be used, the discharge waters must be subjected to a chronic (7-day) toxicity test by a certified private
lab. There are discussions taking place in the DWQ that might make this process a little easier. We may be coming out
with a revised policy in the next month or two. If you'd like to learn about the specifics of our present approval policy,
contact me, Cindy Moore, 919-742-8442 or at [e-mail] . Attached is the current DWQ policy on
PAMs.
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 11:28 AM
To: jbranchs@gmail,com
Cc: Moore, Cindy; Brower, Connie; Bennett, Bradley
Subject: RE: NPDES NCG020000
Branch,
I wanted to touch base with you quickly on one issue regarding your client's request for a modification to the terms of
your NCG02 COC coverage. You explained that currently the system adds the PAM ZETAG 8125. The site already had
NCG02, and I wanted to make sure that they were aware of the current requirement in there in Part 11, Page 2 of 2,
Section B. 7.:
"No chemical flocculants shall be used in the treatment facility without written authorization from the Division."
(The text of the permit is on our website here: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/documents/NCG02PermitText.pdf),
Today NCG02 requires written authorization to use PAMS or flocculants. We are renewing the permit, and some of the
language regarding flocculant approval may change somewhat (it will hopefully facilitate a more flexible process for
permittees to use them in non -toxic dosages), but currently there is a small list of flocculants already approved by DWQ
for usage: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslws/PAMS list.htm. I don't see the ZETAG 8125 listed. However, I understand
there may be more flocculants approved to go on that list; I'm just not sure which ones. (Cindy Moore with our
Environmental Sciences Section is the contact, cindy•[e-mail]_). I would recommend checking with Cindy
for more information.
I would plan for this compliance point under NCG02, and I would recommend that you all and the permittee stay up to
date on the changes that might be coming in the renewed NCG02. Our proposed draft language on this topic will likely
change a bit more before being finalized sometime in December, but we are still working out the final details.
Let me know if you have any questions,
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 5:03 PM
To: 'Branch Smith'
Cc: Young, Sarah; Bennett, Bradley
Subject: RE: NPDES NCG020000
Branch,
I would advise that you submit a request for modification to the existing COC under this General Permit so that it can
include the operation of a closed -loop recycle system. There is no ATC approval requirement for that, but I would
recommend submitting an NOI form and *specify clearly* that the operation is under a COC for the NCG02 Gen. Permit
already (give the COC #), but is requesting a modification to the original terms of approval. I would also recommend
submitting information to verify that it satisfies the criteria for a closed -loop system (maintains the 2' of freeboard,
etc.). The COC will need to be modified to cover'operation of a closed -loop recycle system' in addition to the discharges
already listed. After it's processed, you could then rescind your other recycle system permit.
Note that the NCG02 permit is up for renewal at the end of this year, so we probably won't complete the request until
that's finalized (normally any application that comes in for a GP up for renewal is held that way). The renewal draft
NCG02 will be posted for public comment in mid -October on our website and should issue by Jan 1, 2010.
I hope that helps. Please let me know if you have other questions,
Bethany Georgoulias
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWO I Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: http://h2o.enr.state,ne.us/su
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Branch Smith [ma ilto:jbra [e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 11:13 AM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject: NPDES NCG020000
Bethany,
Mike Lawyer in the Fay region send us your way for a specific answer on a mine pen -nit we're working on.
The NPDES Permit for this mine is NCG020353. It's the Hall-Rackley Mine operated by GS Materials. It currently has an
old 1994 closed -loop system permit that has never been renewed since 1994, so we're trying to rescind that permit as we think
the NPDES permit covers the current mine operation now. The mine operation consists of washing sand with a single PAM -
ZETAG 8125. The washing discharge enters a series of silt ponds that drain into a clearwater pond which is also the intake pond
for the washing (recycled system). We agree with Mike that the closed -loop recycle permit issued with this mine in 1994 can

al
now be taken care of with the NPDES App. So our question is, how do we take care of including this into the ex. NPDES
permit? If you look at page 4 of 7 of the general NPDES app form, I would answer questions 18-21 as follows:
18) No dewatering discharges occur. (The mine has stormwater sediment basins only)
19) No process wastewater discharges occur. (It's contained on -site and recycled back into the washing. PAM Zetag 8125
usage is approx. 1 gallon per 1,000 gallons of water.
20) Not in floodplain.
21) No hazardous waste generated.
Please advise. Thanks for your help,
Branch Smith, PE
[C'M 2
GS ENGINEERING SERVICES, PLLC
1104 W Broad St
PO Box 2019
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Cell" 910-264-1071
work email: psUcDembargmail.com
other email: [e-mail]

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Division of Water Quality
July 19, 2004
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To: F. Melt Nevils, Land Quality Section Chief WETLANDS/401 GROUP
Bradley Bennett
John Dorney JUL 2 12004
From: Matt Matthews���
Connie Brower (?, WAFER OUALln'SECTlON
Through: Coleen Sullins
Subject: Use of Polyacrylamide (PAA4) Products
In North Carolina, PAMs may hold promise for reducing soil erosion and subsequent sedimentation in streams. PAMs
applied to sediment -laden waters such as "borrow pits," settling ponds, or applied directly in run-off conveyances
downstream of land disturbances also hold great potential for reducing sediments in streams. However, if PAMs are applied
over certain levels, they become toxic to aquatic life. It is critical that an application system be in place that minimizes the
chances of malfunctions that could result in over -application of PAMs and subsequent adverse effects to aquatic Iife. It is
especially important to be cautious near sensitive streams such as those classified as "High Quality" or "Outstanding
Resource Waters." The intent of this memo is to provide guidance that will allow use of PAMs to reduce sediment
contributions to the streams, while preventing toxicity to aquatic life.
"Floc logs" are being used in flowing water conveyances with varying degrees of success. However, very little is known
about the release rate of the active ingredients, which effectively corresponds to the application rate in this type of use.
Therefore, caution should be taken in approving their use. It is recognized that there is a need for development of a standard
application methodology for this technology. This methodology would include guidance concerning the appropriate number
`logs to be used in given situations. It would also include guidance on physical placement so that the logs do not become
.Jvered with silt or dry out, thus reducing their effectiveness.
In using any form of PAM, several basic guidelines should be followed:
1. PAMs should be used only after all appropriate physical BMPs have been implemented at a particular site.
2. Only anionic PAMs should be used.
3. PAMs must not be applied directly to surface waters of the state.
4. There should be a "stilling basin" or similar structure between the application point of PAMs and surface waters.
5. As individual products are evaluated, a database of products and maximum application rates will be established and
made available through the Internet. Before approving the use of powder or liquid application of PAMs to a settling
basin or run-off conveyance, we advise submitting a particular product's label, application instructions, and Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to DWQ's Aquatic Toxicology Unit for evaluation and determination of the product's
safe application rate. The product's vendor should be able to provide the required information. Once a sufficient
number of products have been assessed for safety, contractors applying PAMs may refer to the Internet list to
determine whether an appropriate application rate has been established for a prospective PAM. This will prevent
resubmission of previously evaluated product information.
PAM information should be submitted to Matt Matthews, email [e-mail], fax number [phone],
and phone [phone]. For general questions regarding the information in this memo, please call Connie Brower at
[phone], ext. 572 or Matt Matthews at the number above.
cc: Alan Klimek
Boyd DeVane
Jimmie Overton
Tom Reeder
Regional Water Quality Supervisors
Gray Hauser
Sonya Avant

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Ms. Bethany Georgoulias, Environmental Engineer
Stormwater Permitting Unit — Division of Water Quality - NCDENR^ x�
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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(91.9) 807-6372 O V 17 2009
RE: Request for Modification �I
COC NCG 02 0353, G.S. Materials, Inc. Hall-Rackley Pit
Lemon Springs, Harnett County, NC
Dear Ms. Georgoulias:
I emailed you in regards to the above referenced project as it relates to the NPDES NCG02 permit as well
as a non -discharge closed Ioop recycle systems permit WQ 0001997. The mine currently has an old
closed -loop recycle systems permit that expired in 1994. G.S. Materials has not renewed it since 1994, but
has paid an annual $360.00 fee for the permit since 1994. The closed -loop recycle system consists of
processed sand material. The sand is washed, a PAM is added (ZETAG 8125), and is discharged through
a series of silt ponds that terminate in a large pond that is the source of the water used for washing. We
do not believe this follows the closed -loop recycle systems requirements found in the 2T Rules, Section
.1000 and are formally requesting a modification to the NPDES permit to include the closed -loop recycle
system into the active NPDES permit.
The large pond is noted on the plans as the Clearwater Pond/Duck Pond that feeds Plant 1 and Plant 3 for
sand washing. Plant 3 is currently not in operation (as well as Plant 2). The pond is below grade with a 4-
foot berm on grade around the perimeter of the pond. Average depth ranges from 4-5 feet with water
staging at 2-3 feet normally. Currently, water is only 1-2 feet inside the pond. If water stages any lower,
G.S.M will turn the pumps on to add water from the ponds below. The Clearwater Pond is not pumped
out for other water uses; only as the source water for Plant 1 and 3. There are no breaches and there is at
least 4-feet of freeboard with the berm. Please see the plans that represent this area and a new NPDES
NOI application form. The NPDES permit currently has 8 stormwater discharges leaving the mine
property from sediment ponds, basins, and/or a combination of traps and basins.
Please Iet me know if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
J. Branch Smith, PE
End: Hall-Raddey/Cameron Drawings
New NPDES NO] Form
GS Engineering Services, PLLC
Geographic Solutions and Surveying Services, PLLC
PO Box 2019 / 1104 W. Broad St.
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
[phone]

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Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Risgaard, Jon
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 9:24 AM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany
Subject: FW: Bailey Hall Rackley (BHR) site and Candor site
Bethany,
Can you help clarify what this means? I have a second email with an attached letter to follow.
Thanks
Jon
From: Barber, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:07 PM
To: Geographic Solutions; Risgaard, Jon; Barnhardt, Art
Subject: RE: Bailey Hall Rackley (BHR) site and Candor site
Branch;
I'm forwarding this email and the letter from you to Bethany to Jon Risgaard, supervisor of Non -Discharge permitting.
This is the first notification that I have received concerning re -permitting the BHR site solely under the NPDDES
stormwater program and the new permit to be issued for the Candor site.
Jon;
What's you take??
Jim Barber
From: Geographic Solutions [ma1lto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:55 PM
To: Barber, Jim
Subject: Re: Bailey Hall Rackley (BHR) site and Candor site
Jim -
We had multiple discussions with different agencies and it was finally determined to best conform it under the NPDES
permit rather than Aquifer Protection or Wastewater Sections.. I talked with Bethany by email and finally sent her a
request for modification. If you need additional explanation, please contact her. I attached the letter I sent her.
Branch
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Barber" <[e-mail]>
To: "Geographic Solutions" <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:48:41 PM (GMT-0500) Auto -Detected
Subject: RE: Bailey Nall Rackley (BHR) site and Candor site
Branch;
The applications I'm referring to need to be submitted to Jon Risgaard with the Aquifer Protection Section, Land
Application Unit. Both permits are wastewater recycling/reuse and are not related to NPDES stormwater.

Jim Barber
From: Geographic Solutions [mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:39 PM
To: Barber, Jim
Cc: Karen Hilliard
Subject: Re: Bailey Hall Rackley (BHR) site and Candor site
Jim,
Yes, I've submitted information to Bethany Georgoulias with Stormwater Permitting in Raleigh. She said that due to the
proposed changes with NPDES Gen Permit, the information may not be processed until after the permit draft is issued or
thereafter. If you would like additional information, please let me know,
Thanks -
Branch Smith, PE
GS Engineering Services
Geographic Solutions and Surveying Services
Elizabethtown, NC
910 862 3400
----- Original Message From: "Karen Hilliard" <[e-mail]>
To: "Jim' 'Barber" <[e-mail]>
Cc: "Geographic Solutions" <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:29:32 PM (GMT-0500) Auto -Detected
Subject: i?E: Bailey Hall Rackley (BHR) site and Candor site
Hey Jim
I am copying Branch so that he can respond to you directly and let you know exactly where we are on this.
Thanks
Karen
-----Original Message -----
From: Barber, Jim [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, !November 10, 2009 4:20 PM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: Bailey Hall Rackley (BHR) site and Candor site
Ka ren;

Touching base to see if you may know the progress of your consultant in preparing the renewal application for
the BHR site and the new permit application for the Candor site. In reviewing my phone log, I spoke with
someone by the name of Branch Smith in early September (he contacted me so I don't have a phone number).
According to Branch, he thought that all permits (i.e. DWQ stormwater NPDES and mining permits) were in
order and wasn't sure what permit renewal or application he needed to submit. After a few minutes of
discussion I believe he understood that the permits needed were for wastewater recycling, both renewed and
new.
Can you check with your consultant to see if the necessary application(s) have been sent to our central office
permitting group in Raleigh? Do to staffing issues with the state budget; it's likely the applications (with
the necessary fees) have been recently submitted, but staff have not processed and provided said
applications to the appropriate individuals.
If it is easier to discuss, please give me a call at 910-433-3340.
Thanks
Jim Barber
Joey W. Taylor, PLS, GISP
Geographic Solutions
& Surveying Services, PLLC
1104 W Broad St
PO Box 2019
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Cell: 252-560-2193
Cell: 910-990-2309
email: gs3(a)embargmail.com
Joey W. Taylor, PLS, GISP
Geographic Solutions
& Surveying Services, PLLC
1104 W Broad St
PO Box 2019
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Cell: 252-560-2193
Cell: 910-990-2309
email: gs3()embargmail.com

't • : ' Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection
NGDENRNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
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NCG020000
NOTICE OF INTENT
FOR AGENCY UsF_ ONLY
Date Reeewcd
Year
Month
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Permit Assigned to
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG020000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below)
The following activities are also 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 at mining operations;
Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
• Mine dewatering (wastewater)
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining;
• Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from asphalt
operations and/or concrete operations;
• Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
• Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
NCDOT borrow pits are covered under 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 (i.e_, sand
dredging or dipping operations)
For new mining sites that require an authorization to construct (ATC) wastewater treatment facilities: This
NOI is also an APPLICATION FOR an ATC for new wastewater treatment facilities. ATC requests must be
submitted at least 90 days prior to construction'.
For existing mining sites that require an Authorization to Operate (A TO) wastewater treatment facilities:
This NOI is also an APPLICATION FOR an ATO for wastewater treatment facilities in place.
Construction, modification, or installation of any new treatment components at an existing site requires
an ATC. (If the site is already covered by NCG020000, the ATC request may be submitted without an NOI).
Some wastewater treatment facilities used to treat or recycle process wastewater (even if commingled
with stormwater) at mining sites will require an ATC prior to construction per 15A NCAC 2H .0138.
Please see the NCG020000 General Permit for details about which treatment facilities require an
ATC (summarized in Table 1 at the end of this form). For example, an ATC is required for treatment
of mine dewatering discharge from clay pits and non -closed -loop wastewater recycle systems. The
authorization to construct or continue to operate will be issued at the same time as the Certificate of
Coverage (COC) for the NCG02 permit. Design of treatment facilities must comply with requirements
of 15A NCAC 2H .01.38 & .0139.
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'As per 15A NCAC 2H .0106
2Unless treatment facilities are designed, constructed, and put into operation by employees internal to the company who are qualified to
perform such work for their respective companies in accordance with General Statutes, 89C-25 (7), plans and specifications must be signed
and sealed by a P.E.
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Construction of wastewater treatment facilities subject to the ATC/ATO requirements in the NCG02 permit
at new or existing mining sites requires submission of three (3) sets of plans and specifications signed
and sealed by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or qualified staff2 along with this application. A copy of the
design calculations should be included. Please see questions 18 & 19.
Table 1: Wastewater Permit AMATO Requirements
Mine Dewatering
Yes
No
Quarries
—
•
Sand Pits
--
4
Clay Pits
—
Any Dewatering with Chemical Treatment
•
—
Process Wastewater
Sand/Gravel
--
•
Closed -Loop Recycle
—
•
Other Recycle
—
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For questions, please contact the DWO Regional Office for your area. (See page 7) -
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name
Street Address
City
Telephone No.
E-mail Address
f%vRur tdrT'plu
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Facility Contact
Street Address
City
County
Telephone No.
Contact E-mail
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State NC ZIP Code o? 7A 16
Fax:
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3) Physical Location Information:
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). e3� 1PM%WeTW &P Gt LAllrrr 1=8.
AND- - -H4�7 _ _ 7W ►_?4- awl M1H 6109S Of A_ VW AVAPS .
4) Latitude 35'- /S - 18 Longitude -7?- />g,- sl 2 (degrees, minutes, seconds)
5) This NPDES Permit NOI Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility
Date operation is to beg
'7`.--Existing
❑ New Permit not applicable - ATC request only. NPDES Permit Number
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6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code:
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
8) Discharge Points:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc, that convey discharges from the property):
Stormwater:9_ Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges:
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9) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility sto water
and/or wastewater discharges end up in? � � cAeu< 6j;leg, — /G - Qr
It the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the sep rate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). 4.1,4
Receiving water classification (if known): LUS "-
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-11 to WS-V or SA must
be approved by the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Health. If DEH does not approve, coverage
under NCG020000 cannot be granted. No new discharges of process wastewater are
permitted in receiving waters classified as WS-1 or freshwater ORW.
10) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or impact any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
><No
❑ Yes If yes, please provide information about any 404/401 Certification permits.
Note: 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 an Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan that has been approved by the Division.
The O&M Plan should be submitted to the Regional Office and 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.
11) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Land Resources (DLR)?
❑ No (If not, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application:
W-Yes II''
If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number and include a copy with your application:
Note: DWO cannot issue a COC for the NCGO20000 General Permit until a Mining Permit is issued or
renewed by the Division of Land Resources (DLR).
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12) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
P�No
❑ Yes
13) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
O(No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
❑ No
Yes +kWaup r j vL RE46 4s10M OP MA9 6&MI 9P 'M lnffr il�f� al, AOOW—
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility: WA~M-P-
15) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No
V- Yes
If yes, please briefly describe: 1070w8m'r 9K3NVS J_ rwo4+5
16) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
)4.No
❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
17) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
❑ No X Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
18) Will mine dewatering discharges occur? (ATClATO required for clay pits or dewatering with them. treatment)
❑ No ❑ Yes
19) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur? (ATC or ATO required,
unless sand/gravel mining or closed -loop recycle system)
❑ No ❑ Yes
If yes, answer the following questions on the wastewater treatment system:
a. Please describe the type of process used to treat and/or recycle the process wastewater. Give
design specifics (i.e. design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.). Existing treatment
facilities should be described in detail, and design criteria or operational data should be provided
(including calculations) to ensure that the facility can comply with requirements of the General
Permit. [Use separate sheel(s)]
b. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ No ❑ Yes
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the
chemical additive
Note: Please see http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ws/PAMS iist.htm for a list of approved polyacrylamide (DAMS)
products for use in North Carolina.
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c. Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ No ❑ Yes
20) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
❑ No ❑ Yes If so, include information to demonstrate protection from flooding. (Minimum design
requirements for treatment works include protection from the 100-year flood, per 15A NCAC 2H .0219.)
21) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this 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
hazardous waste?
❑ No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
❑ No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information.-
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
22) Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Managementf Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
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.
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.
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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.
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 S
Title: it>grx
0�
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accol�d y a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR.
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This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
❑ Check for $100 made payable to NCDENR
❑ This completed application and all supporting documents
❑ Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP appiication status
❑ Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads
❑ Copy 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.
❑ Copy of mining site plan with all wetlands clearly delineated
❑ If the mine is near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface water or groundwater, contact the regional
office about an O&M Plan (contact information on the next page). Please refer to this O&M Plan checklist:
✓ Site map with wetlands, ditches, well -placements, borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater
controls/BMPs, vehicle maintenance areas, settling basins, product process areas, and access roads.
✓ Well information (design, depths, maintenance)
✓ Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas
✓ Settling pond sizing information, if applicable
✓ Level spreader design, if applicable
✓ Details about dewatering method
✓ Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding
❑ If an ATC or ATO is required, three (3) sets of plans, specifications, and design calculations, signed,
sealed, and dated by a P.E. ATC and ATO requirements in NCG02000 are summarized in Table t on
Page 2 of this NOI (see the permit text for more details). Plans shall show all pertinent design features,
including the location of the outfall(s). If stormwater is flowing off -site. the plan must show that stormwater
will not be mixed with wastewater.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
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For questions, please contact the DWO Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office ...(252)
946-6481
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
807-6300
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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
Ronald G Kirkpatrick
G S Materials Inc
PO Box 1335
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
G S Materials Incorporated
COC Number NCG020353
Lee 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,
ell
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Raleigh Regional Office
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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. NCG020353
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,
G S Materials 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
G S Materials Incorporated
Hancock Rd
Burlington
Lee County
to receiving waters designated as Little Crane Creek (White Oak Creek), a class WS-III stream in the Cape
Fear 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

' 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
RONALD KIRKPATRICK
G.S. MATERIALS INC
P.O. BOX 1335
BURLINGTON, NC 27216
1 � �
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
G.S. Materials Inc
COC Number NCG020353
Lee 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
Raleigh 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. NCG020353
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,
G.S. MATERIALS 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
G.S. MATERIALS INC
HANCOCK ROAD
SANFORD
LEE COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Little Crane Creek in the Cape Fear 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
J WARREN PASCHAL
CHEROKEE SANFORD GROUP - BRICKHAVEN MINE 2
1600 COLON ROAD
SANFORD, NC 27330
Dear Permittee:
PIPE
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Cherokee Sanford Group - Brickhaven Mine 2
COC Number NCG020354
Chatham 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. 584
Sincerely,
for Kerr T. Stevens
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
Raleigh 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. NCG020354
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,
CHEROKEE SANFORD GROUP
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
CHEROKEE SANFORD GROUP - BRICKHAVEN MINE 2
FLATWOODS ROAD
MONCURE
CHATHAM COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Gulf Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with the effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 1I,1II, 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

U
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
November 22, 1996
Mr. Ronald G. -Kirkpatrick, President
G. S. Materials, Inc.
P. O. Box 1335
Burlington, NC 27216
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
G. S. Materials, Inc. - RGK Pit
COC NCG020353
Lee County
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on July 15, 1996, 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 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 requ' d.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. ill Mills at telephone number 9191733-
5083 ext. 548.
Sincerely,
QRIG NAL SIGNED'uY
BRADLEY BENNETT
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Ralei(,h Regional Office
Tracy Davis, Division of Land Quality
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
DMSION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG020353
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,
G. S. Materials, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and mine dewatering from a facility located at
RGK Pit
Hancock Road (SR 1184)
Sanford
Lee County
to receiving waters designated as Little Crane Creek in the Cape Fear 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 November 22, 1996.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day November 22, 1996.
QpJGNAL SIGNED BY
BRADLEY BENN 17
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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