NCG020637_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20130123

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
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DOC DATE
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2008-00185 County: New Hanover U.S.G.S. Quad: Leland
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Owner/Agent: Bruce B. Cameron/Trustee
Address: c/o Cameron Management
PO Box 3649
Wilmington, NC 28406
Telephone No.:
Property description:
Size (acres) ' 342.78 Nearest Town Wilmington
Nearest Waterway Cape Fear River River Basin Cape Fear River
USGS HUC 03030005 Coordinates N 34.3263 W 78.0015
Location description The property (PIN: R01500-001 _002-000) is located at 5401 Highway 4 11 North, in wetlands
adjacent to the Cape Fear River, north of Wilmington, NC.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
Based on preliminary information, there may be wetlands on the above described property. We strongly suggest you have
this property inspected to determine the extent of Department of the Army (DA) jurisdiction. To be considered final, a
jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action
under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process ( Reference 33 CFR Part 331).
B. Approved Determination
X There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the permit requirements of
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a•change in the law or
our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
X There are waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
X We strongly suggest you have the waters of the U.S, including wetlands on your property delineated. Due to the size
of your property and/or our present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely
manner. For a more timely delineation, you may wish to obtain a consultant. To be considered final, any delineation must
be verified by the Corps.
The wetland on your property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by the Corps. We strongly
suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps.
Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property
which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied upon for a period not to exceed
five years.
_ The wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the Corps
Regulatory Official identified below on Unless there is a change in the law or our published:regulations, this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described property which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
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X The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Wilmington, NC, at [phone] to determine
their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). If you have any questions regarding this
determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact Jennifer Frve at 910-251-4923.
C. Basis For Determination
The 342.78 acre arcel exhibits wetland criteria as described in the 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual and is
adjacent to( ic Cape Fear River, a Navigable Water of the U.S. This site also extends to the Cape Fear River and
contains tributaries_ that exhibit an Ordinary High Water Mark. This determination_ is based on a site visit by Jennifer
Frye on 11/1/2007.
Please note that a_ 5.54 acre proposed project area had been identified and delineated by Walton Engineering. Based on
plans and information submitted by Walton Engineering, this project, area is comprised entirely of uplands -
specifically, the limits of the proposed project area are depicted to be 50 feet landward (upland) from the approved
wetland delineation._ This project area is located to the northwest of the existing, borrow pit and west of the Progress
Energy/CP&L utility line easement. See attached Site Sketch by Walton Engineering.
D. Remarks
E. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in
B. above)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. Ifyou object to this
determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR part 331. Enclosed you will find a
Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this
determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division
Attn:.lennifer Frye, Project Manager,
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
PO Box 1890
Wihnington, North Carolina 28402
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for
appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the District Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP.
Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by 3/23/2008.
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the District Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence.*
Corps Regulatory
V Date 01/23/2008 ' Expiration Date 01/23/2013
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to
do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at our website at htti)://regulatoKy.usacesurvey.com/ to
complete the survey online.
Copy furnished:
Chad Coburn, DENR-DWQ, Wilmington Regional Office, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Adrian Moon, Walton Engineering, PO Box 895, Burgaw, NC 28425
Elijah Morton, Morton Minerals, Inc., 121 Gamett Lane, Jacksonville, NC 28546
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Modification to NCG020637
OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN
for
421 Sand Mine, LLC
Wilmington, New Hanover County
Prepared by:
Walton Engineering
P.O. Box 564
Burgaw, North Carolina 28546
910.259.4800
.C'EIVEL Reviser! by:
MAY 0 4 2012 Southern Environmental Group, Inc.
5315 South College Road, Suite E
()+—! Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
910.452.2711
Date:
23 March 2012
Revised 30 April 2012

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Minine Onerations
During the mining of Pit I (Phase I), the excess water will be pumped via an 8" floating pump (2200 gal/min.)
into Pit 2. Upon completing the excavation of Pit 1, the commencement of mining activities in Pit 2 (Phase 11)
will begin. The water from Pit 2 will be pumped back into Pit 1. Upon completion of Pit 2, Pit 3 excavation
will begin (Phase 1I1). Excess water from Pit 3 will be pumped into Pit 1. When mining activities have been
completed, all three pits will be turned into ponds, as per the reclamation plan in the State Mining Permit
Application. In the event that dewatering of Pits 1 and 2 is needed, existing sediment traps will be used. At any
time during the mining process the excavation hits clay and the water becomes turbid, re-evaluation of the
sediment traps will be necessary and may require enlargement. Should hydrologic monitoring indicate that the
wetlands to the north of the Pit 3 are drying up, a sediment basin will be installed as indicated on the Mining
Map, revised 30 April 2012, and pumping into this area will commence.
Pumping Frequency
The mined pits will be pumped as needed, to keep the pits dry for mining. A pump log will be maintained and
these records will be used to determine the Total Flow per the monitoring requirements in Table 1. If there is a
negative effect found on the hydrology in the area, the pumping frequency will be modified accordingly.
Hydrology Monitoring
There will be 3 monitoring wells installed around the proposed mine area to monitor the effects on the
hydrology in adjacent wetlands. There will be one installed along the southeast side, southwest side, and
northwest side, where the undisturbed buffer abuts the wetlands. The wells will be 1 W' in diameter at a depth
of 6' b.g.s. (below ground surface), using standard well screen. The well riser will be approximately 3' - 4'
a.g.s. (above ground surface), so that the wells will be easy to see when sampling. Wells will be installed per
guidelines set forth by the NC DWQ Aquifer Protection Section (see attached diagram).
At the time this O&M plan was being revised, mining was not taking place. Therefore, dewatering was not
take place. The mine operator has agreed to monitor the three wells, in order to compile baseline. Baseline data
monitoring will cease after a period of 6 months. Once mining and dewatering commences again, monitoring
of these wells will be performed quarterly and will continue for the duration of the mining operation.
Maintenance
The settling pond will be checked regularly and sediment will be removed once the device becomes half full.
The pond will be maintained at a minimum depth of 4' below the spillway outlet and a maximum depth of 10'.
The sediment basin and outlet pipe will be monitored accordingly and sediment will be removed as needed.
The spillway will he checked on a regular basis and maintained as needed.
Discharge Monitoring
Discharge monitoring and reporting will be performed as specified in Table 1, during times of dewatering. If
the effluent limitations are greater than specified in Table 2, the monitoring frequency will be modified to
monthly monitoring of the effluents.
Monitoring Reports
Discharge monitoring results, in accordance with the terms of the NCG020000 permit shall be submitted no
later than 30 days from the end of the monitoring period. Duplicate signed copies of all reports required shall
be submitted to the NC DENR Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, ATTENTION: Central Files,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.

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The mine operator will report orally any noncompliance within 24 hours after becoming aware of the
noncompliance.
Table 1. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for Mine Dewatering
Discharge Characteristics
Units
Measurement Frequency'
Sample Type2
Samle
Locatpon3
H
Standard
Quarterly
Grab
SDO
Settleable Solids
ml/I
Quarterly
Grab
SDO
Total Suspended Solids
mg/1
Quarterly
Grab
SDO
Turbidity'
NTU
Quarterly
Grab
SDO, or U, D
Total Rainfalls
Inches
Quarterly
-
--
Event Duration
minutes
Quarterly
Estimate
--
Total Flow
MG
Quarterly
Estimate
SDO
Footnotes:
1. Measurement Frequency: Twice per year during a representative storm event, as defined for this permit. Failure to comply with semi-annual
monitoring in accordance with permit terms for any six-month monitoring period immediately triggers monthly monitoring for the remaining permit
tern.
2. Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. For sites where multiple outfalls are separated by distances that preclude
collection within 30 minutes of each discharge event is not feasible, begin collection procedures within 30 minutes and continue until all outfalls with
discharges are sampled. Documentation explaining why it was not possible to take samples within the first 30 minutes must be kept in the SPPP.
3. Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative outfall status (ROS) has been granted
and documented by the Division of Water Quality. A copy of the letter granting ROS shall be kept on site.
4. Turbidity may be monitored at the Stormwater Discharge Outfall. Alternatively, the permittee may choose to monitor turbidity in the receiving water,
directly upstream and downstream of the stormwater discharge outfall(s).
5. For each sampled representative storm event the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site rain gauge or local rain gauge reading must be
recorded.
6. Total flow shall be: (a) measured continuously, or (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the amount of impervious area,
and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event. Total rainfall precipitation
and duration of the rainfall event refers to the representative storm event sampled.
Table 2. Effluent Limitations for Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering
Discharge Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Settleable Solids
0.1 MIA
0.2 ml/l
Total Suspended Solids
25 mg/1
45 mg/1
H Range
-
6.0 — 9.0
Turbidity (Non -Trout Lakes and Saltwater)
-
25 NTU

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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
April 13, 2012
SCOTT SULLIVAN
ACTING AGENT
PO BOX 3649
W 1 LM INGTON, NC 28406
Subject: NPDES Storm Water Permit NCG020000
Certificate of Coverage NCG020637
Cameron Pit
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request to transfer coverage under the General
Permit, received on April 10, 2012.
Please find enclosed the revised Certificate of Coverage. The terms and conditions contained in the
General Permit remain unchanged and in full effect. This revised Certificate of Coverage is issued under
the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
If you have any questions, please contact the Stormwater Permitting Unit at [phone].
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Sincerely,
Chuck Walkild
RECEIVE
APR 18 2012
BY:
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Mall Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Ralegh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
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Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCGO020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020637
STORMWATER 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,
421 Sand Mine, LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Cameron Pit
US HWY 421
Wilmington
New Hanover County
to receiving waters designated as Cape Fear River, a class C ; Sw stream, in the Cape Fear River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, I1, 111, IV, V and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective April 13, 2012.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 13, 2012.
fol' Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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�O d (�l Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
SURFACE WATER 'PROTECTION SECTION
PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPDES Permit (or) Certificate of Coverage
N I C 10 j 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N I C G 15
1I. Permit status rior to status change.
a. Permit issued to (company name): Morton Minerals, Inc.
b. Person legally responsible for permit: Elijah _ Morton
First MI Last
President
Title
121 Garnett Lane
Permit Holder Mailing Address
Jacksonville NC 28456
City State Zip
[phone]
_ Phone Fax -
c. Facility name (discharge): Cameron Pit
d. Facility address: Hwy 421
Address
Wilmington NC.
City State Zip
e. Facility contact person: Elijah Morton 910 346-9068
First / MI / Last Phone
III. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised permit).
a. _Request for change is a result of: ® Change in ownership of the facility
❑ Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain:
b. Permit issued to (company name): 421 Sand Mine, LLC
c. Person legally responsible for permit: Scott C Sullivan
First MI Last
Manager
Title
PO Box 3649
Permit Holder Mailing Address
Wilmington NC_ 28406
City State Zip
[phone] NA
Phone E-mail Address
d. Facility name (discharge): Cameron Pit
e. Facility address: Hwy 421 Wilimington, NC
Address
City State Zip
f. Facility contact person: Jabe Hardee
First MI Last
(910) 762,2676 [e-mail]
Phone E-mail Address
Revised 112009

PERMIT NAMEIOWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
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IV. Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the permit)
Permit contact: Dana A Lutheran
First MI Last
Consultant
Title
5315 South College Road, Suite E
Mailing Address
Wilminston NC 28412
City State Zip
(91O 452.2711 dlutheran(@,segi.us
segi.us
Phone E-mail Address
V. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior
to this ownership or name change?
® Yes
❑ No (please explain)
VI. Required Items: TINS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS
ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING:
❑ This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change
requests.
❑ Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed,
or a bill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are
not sufficient for an ownership change.
The certifications below must be completed and signed by bath the permit holder prior to the change, and
the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed
Applicant's Certification is sufficient.
PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change):
I, Elijah Morton, attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be
return ,:jcomplete.
--
ignature Date
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I, Scott C. Sullivan, attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Revised 112009

15outkern E_nvironmental Group, Inc.
55 15 5out6 College Kok suite E • Wilmington, Norti, Carolina 28412
910.4-52.2711 • Fax_910.t5Z.Z899 � [e-mail]
www.aewi.us
4 April 2012
Certified Mail
Mr. Ken Pickle
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
[SEGi Project #: 11-027.011
RE: Response to DWQ SWP RFAI Concerning Request for Name/Ownership Change
421 Sand Mine, LLC
NCG020637v3
New Hanover County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Pickle:
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. With this letter, Southern Environmental Group, Inc.
(SEGi) is providing a response to your request for additional information. The information is necessary to
complete the permit transfer, from Morton Minerals, Inc. to 421 Sand Mine, LLC. Below you will find the
requests outlined in your letter dated 12 April 2012, followed by SEGi's response:
1. Owner's signature missing. North Carolina signature requirements may be found at 15A NCAC
2H . 0106(e).
The first page of the application has been revised to reflect Mr. Sullivan's position with 421
Sand Mine, LLC, as Manager. In addition, a new signature page, containing the original
signatures, has been included with this letter (see attached).
2. Application package is missing supporting information. Note: Item VI requiring documentation
of the transfer.
421 Sand Mine, LLC is unable to provide documentation of a transfer of land. The land is
currently owned by 421 Sand Mine' LLC's parent company, Cameron Management. Morton
Mineral's, Inc., the current permit holder, has been leasing the land from Cameron Management,
but has since terminated their lease. Cameron Management would like to continue mining the
property, with 421 Sand Mine, LLC being the operating entity.
It is my hope information found within and attached to this correspondence will address your request for
additional. However, if you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via
phone, at 910.452.2711 or email me, at [e-mail]. Thank you for your time and assistance with this
project. It was a pleasure speaking with you.

Sincerely,
Dana A. Lutheran
Project Manager
Enclosures: Attachment 1 — Revised Permit Name/Ownership Change Form
Cc: Mr. Scott Sullivan — 421 Sand Mine, LLC

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Modification to NCG020637
OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN
fo r
421 Sand Mine, LLC
Wilmington, New Hanover County
Prepared by:
Walton Engineering
P.O. Box 564
Burgaw, North Carolina 28546
910.259.4800
Revised by:
Southern Environmental Group, Inc.
5315 South College Road, Suite E
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
910.452.2711
Date:
23 March 2012 F T
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Minine Onerations
During the mining of Pit l (Phase I), the excess water will be pumped via an S" floating pump (2200 gal/min.)
into Pit 2. Upon completing the excavation of Pit 1, the commencement of mining activities in Pit 2 (Phase 11)
will begin. The water from Pit 2 will be pumped back into Pit I. Upon completion of Pit 2, Pit 3 excavation
will begin (Phase III). Excess water from Pit 3 will be pumped into Pit 2. When mining activities have been
completed, all three pits will be turned into ponds, as per the reclamation plan in the State Mining Permit
Application.
Pumping Frequency
The mined pits will be pumped as needed, to keep the pits dry for mining. A pump log will be maintained and
these records will be used to determine the Total Flow per the monitoring requirements in Table 1. If there is a
negative effect found on the hydrology in the area, the pumping frequency will be modified accordingly.
Hydrology Monitoring
There will be 3 monitoring wells installed around the proposed mine area to monitor the effects on the
hydrology in adjacent wetlands. There will be one installed along the southeast side, southwest side, and
northwest side, where the undisturbed buffer abuts the wetlands. The wells will be 1 '/4" in diameter at a depth
of 6' b.g.s. (below ground surface), using standard well screen. The well riser will be approximately 3' - 4'
a.g.s. (above ground surface), so that the wells will be easy to see when sampling. Wells will be installed per
guidelines set forth by the NC DWQ Aquifer Protection Section (see attached diagram).
At the time this O&M plan was being revised, mining was not taking place. Therefore, dewatering was not
take place. The mine operator has agreed to monitor the three wells, in order to compile baseline. Baseline data
monitoring will cease after a period of 6 months. Once mining and dewatering commences again, monitoring
of these wells will be performed quarterly and will continue for the duration of the mining operation.
Maintenance
The settling pond will be checked regularly and sediment will be removed once the device becomes half full.
The pond will be maintained at a minimum depth of 4' below the spillway outlet and a maximum depth of 10'.
The sediment basin and outlet pipe will be monitored accordingly and sediment will be removed as needed.
The spillway will he checked on a regular basis and maintained as needed.
Discharge Monitoring
Discharge monitoring and reporting will be performed as specified in Table 1, during times of dewatering. If
the effluent limitations are greater than specified in Table 2, the monitoring frequency will be modified to
monthly monitoring of the effluents.
Monitoring Reports
Discharge monitoring results, in accordance with the terms of the NCG020000 permit shall be submitted no
later than 30 days from the end of the monitoring period. Duplicate signed copies of all reports required shall
be submitted to the NC DENR Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, ATTENTION: Central Files,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
The mine operator will report orally any noncompliance within 24 hours after becoming aware of the
noncompliance.

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Table 1. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for Mine Dewatering
Discharge Characteristics
Units
Measurement Frequency'
Sample Type2
Sample
H
Standard
Quarterly
Grab
SDO
Settleable Solids
mlll
Quarterly
Grab
SDO
Total Suspended Solids
m I
Quarterly
Grab
SDO
Turbidity'
NTU
Quarterly
Grab
SDO, or U. D
Total Rainfalls
Inches
Quarterly
--
--
Event Duration
minutes
Quarterly
Estimate
--
Total Flow6
MG
Quarterly
Estimate
SDO
Footnotes:
I. Measurement Frequency: Twice per year during a representative storm event, as defined for this permit. Failure to comply with semi-annual
monitoring in accordance with permit terms for any six-month monitoring period immediately triggers monthly monitoring for the remaining permit
term.
2. Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. For sites where multiple outfalls are separated by distances that preclude
collection within 30 minutes of each discharge event is not feasible, begin collection procedures within 30 minutes and continue until all outfalls with
discharges are sampled. Documentation explaining why it was not possible to take samples within the first 30 minutes must be kept in the SPPP.
3. Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative outfall status (ROS) has been granted
and documented by the Division of Water Quality. A copy of the letter granting ROS shall be kept on site.
4. 'turbidity may be monitored at the Stormwater Discharge Outfall. Altematively, the permittee may choose to monitor turbidity in the receiving water,
directly upstream and downstream of the stormwater discharge outfall(s).
5. For each sampled representative storm event the total precipitation must he recorded. An on -site rain gauge or local rain gauge reading must be
recorded.
6. Total flow shall be: (a) measured continuously, or (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the amount of impervious area,
and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event. Total rainfall precipitation
and duration of the rainfall event refers to the representative storm event sampled.
Table 2. Effluent Limitations for Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering
Discharge Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/l
0.2 ml/l
Total Suspended Solids
25 m I
45 m I
H Range
-
6.0 — 9.0
Turbidity (Non -Trout Lakes and Saltwater)
-
25 NTU

C cG D210
ply �, �"
Willis, Linda 4
From:
Willis, Linda
Sent:
Monday, February 20, 2012 9:22 AM
To:
Dana A. Lutheran
Subject:
421 Sand Mine
Dana
I need them to start monitoring the wells on a quarterly basis to establish a baseline for the wetland hydrology even
though no mining will occur for a year or two. Our wetland specialist suggested the third well should go in for baseline
monitoring. I didn't think of that when we spoke with one another, but it's reasonable to request baseline data
especially since mining has occurred at the site and we have no 2011 data to consider. I was thinking Pit #1 was the
furthest from the wetlands (where MW 3 was supposed to be constructed) but it's the pit in the middle and could
impact the wetlands to the north of Pit#3 area. I don't believe the wells had or need data loggers. You can monitor the
wells for water levels manually, that will save some money and I think with just three wells and their close proximity to
the pits, it shouldn't be too laborious to get to them for manual monitoring.
Your map looks good, I don't need one to scale, the one you provided is fine. Update the narrative of the monitoring
plan accordingly, send me the update for our files and we'll be finished with this one until we see some monitoring well
data. Please submit the monitoring well data quarterly to this office to my attention.
Thanks and good job.
Linda
** Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
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Modification to NCG020637
OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN
for
421 Sand Mine, LLC
Wilmington, New Hanover County
Prepared by:
Walton Engineering
P.O. Box 564
Burgaw, North Carolina 28546
910.259.4800
Revised by:
Southern Environmental Group, Inc.
5315 South College Road, Suite E
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
910.452.2711
Dale:
2 March 2012

+21 jand Mine, I , _C QF,-M Plan Kevised 9F Gi
Minine Onerations
In Phase I of mining, the excess water will be pumped via an 8" floating pump (2200 gal/min.) into a settling
basin, before flowing out via rock dam, into the existing canal adjacent to the wetlands. The buffer areas
around the settling pond will be maintained so that rainwater and runoff water from the stockpiles will flow
into the mine pit. When mining is completed in the current pit, the entire mine area will form a pond per the
reclamation plan in the State Mining Permit Application.
Upon completion of Phase 1, mining will begin on Phase II and the same procedures will be followed as in
Phase I.
Pumping Freauenc
The mine in Phase I of the mining process will be pumped as needed, to keep the pits dry for mining. A pump
log will be maintained and these records will be used to determine the Total Flow per the monitoring
requirements in Table 1. If there is a negative effect found on the hydrology in the area, the pumping frequency
will be modified accordingly.
Hydrology Monitoring
There will be 3 monitoring wells installed around the proposed mine area to monitor the effects on the
hydrology in adjacent wetlands. There will be one installed along the southeast side, southwest side, and
northwest side, where the undisturbed buffer abuts the wetlands. The wells will be 1 `14" in diameter at a depth
of 6' b.g.s. (below ground surface), using standard well screen. The well riser will be approximately 3' - 4'
a.g.s. (above ground surface), so that the wells will be easy to see when sampling.
At the time this O&M plan was being revised, mining was not taking place. Therefore, dewatering was not
taking place. The mine operator has agreed to monitor the three wells, in order to compile baseline. Baseline
data monitoring will cease after a period of 6 months. Once mining and dewatering commences again,
monitoring of these wells will be performed quarterly and will continue for the duration of the mining
operation.
Maintenance
The settling pond will be checked regularly and sediment will be removed once the device becomes half full.
The pond will be maintained at a minimum depth of 4' below the spillway outlet and a maximum depth of W'.
The sediment basin and outlet pipe will be monitored accordingly and sediment will be removed as needed.
The spillway will he checked on a regular basis and maintained as needed.
Discharge Monitoring
Discharge monitoring and reporting will be performed as specified in Table 1, during times of dewatering. If
the effluent limitations are greater than specified in Table 2, the monitoring frequency will be modified to
monthly monitoring of the effluents.
Monitoring Reports
Discharge monitoring results, in accordance with the terms of the NCG020000 permit shall be submitted no
later than 30 days from the end of the monitoring period. Duplicate signed copies of all reports required shall
be submitted to the NC DENR Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, ATTENTION: Central Files,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.

421 Sand Mine, LLC OEM rInn Revised 5E.Gr
The mine operator will report orally any noncompliance within 24 hours after becoming aware of the
noncompliance.
Table 1. Analytical Monitoring Requirements for Mine Dewatering
Discharge Characteristics
Units
Measurement Frequencyt
Sample TypeZ
Sample
Location
H
Standard
Quarterly
Grab
SDO
Settleable Solids
ml/I
Quartcrly
Grab
SDO
Total Suspended Solids
m I
Quarterly
Grab
SDO
Turbidity'
N1TU
Quarterly
Grab
SDO. or U. D
Total Rainfalls
Inches
Quarterly
--
-
Event Duration 5
minutes
Quarterly
Estimate
-
Total blow
MG
Quarterly
Estimate
SDO
Footnotes:
1. Measurement Frequency: Twice per year during a representative storm event, as defined for this permit. Failure to comply with semi-annual
monitoring in accordance with permit terms for any six-month monitoring period immediately triggers monthly monitoring for the remaining permit
term.
2. Grab samples shall be collected within the first 30 minutes of discharge. For sites where multiple outfalls arc separated by distances that preclude
collection within 30 minutes of each discharge event is not feasible, begin collection procedures within 30 minutes and continue until all outfalls with
discharges are sampled. Documentation explaining why it was not possible to take samples within the first 30 minutes must be kept in the SPPP.
3. Sample Location: Samples shall be collected at each stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) unless representative outfall status (ROS) has been granted
and documented by the Division of Water Quality. A copy ofthe letter granting ROS shall he kept on site.
4. Turbidity may be monitored at the Stormwater Discharge Outfall. Alternatively, the permittee may choose to monitor turbidity in the receiving water,
directly upstream and downstream of the stormwater discharge outfall(s),
5, For each sampled representative storm event the total precipitation must be recorded. An on -site rain gauge or local rain gauge reading must be
recorded.
6, Total flow shall be: (a) measured continuously, or (b) calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the amount of impervious area,
and the total amount of rainfall, or (c) estimated by the measurement of flow at 20 minute intervals during the rainfall event. Total rainfall precipitation
and duration of the rainfall event refers to the representative storm event sampled.
Table 2. Effluent Limitations for Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering
Discharge Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/1
0.2 ml/1
Total Suspended Solids
25 m I
45 m
H Range
-
6.0 -- 9.0
Turbidity Non -Trout Lakes and Saltwater
-
25 NTU

Soutkern E-nvironmental Group, Inc.
3 j 11 5outb College Road, Suite F • Wilmington, NoA Carolina 28412
91 o.k5 2.271 1 • Fax 9 I o.tg 2.2899 . ofG'cc@se ,i.u3
www.acgi.us
23 March 2012
Hand Delivery
Ms. Linda Willis
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
RE: Response to DWQ SWP RFAI v2
421 Sand Mine, LLC
New Hanover County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Willis:
[SEGi Project ##. 11-027.011
This letter is in response to your request for additional information. The information is necessary to complete
the DWQ's review of the O&M Plan, for the 421 Sand Mine. Below you will find the requests outlined in
your email letter, dated 16 March 2012, followed by SEGi's response:
You need to let us know date certain as to when the third well will go in and ensure it is constructed
in accordance with the requirements for shallow monitoring wells (talk to Aquifer Protection for the
regulations that apply) ask for Morella King, 910-796-7218. You will need to provide us
information demonstrating that they were constructed accordingly (as soon as you have that
information).
The well was installed on 23 February and per the diagram attached.
2. Be sure the settling basins are not proposed for construction in the undisturbed buffer. It's been a
few years since I've been to this site, so if they are already constructed in the buffer, they need to be
removed from the buffer in order to comply with the buffer requirements. And regarding the sizing
of the settling ponds, forward the calculations to us that demonstrate the settling basins are designed
properly for type 1 settling for the highest pump rate anticipated and to meet the limitations for TSS
and settleable solids. Also, ensure the settling basins are shown to scale on the mine map. We need
to know the pump rates (worst case) identified in the O & M text.
The site plan has been revised to reflect the settling basins have been removed from the plan and the
O&M Plan has been updated to reflect the method by which dewatering will take place (see
Attachments 2 and 3 respectively).
3. Provide us an updated map with both Ashley's requests and ours incorporated.
n1ECIEIVE�
0 MAR 2 e 2012 ;
BY.

The revisions are reflected on the attached map (see Attachment 2).
It is my hope that the map revisions and the information found within this correspondence will address your
request for additional. However, if you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
me via phone, at 910.452.2711 or email me, at dlutheran a,seg-i.us.
As always, thank you for your time and assistance with this project. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Dana A. Lutheran
Project Manager
Enclosures: Attachment I — Diagram of Monitoring Well
Attachment 2 — Revised Mining Plan Dated 03/23/12 (to scale)
Attachment 3 — Revised O&M Plan
Cc: Ms. Ashley Rogers — DLR Mining Program
onr. 3nxdtie-y Ge-nne-44- - x>u--q Jk.
MAR 2 6 2012
BY:

SE.G10
Southern Environmental Group, Inc.
5315 South College Road, Suite E
Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
910.452.2711 (office) • 910.452.2899 (fax)
Date: 03/23/12
To: Ms. Linda Willis
Of: The Division of Water Quality SWP
Attached you will find:*
❑ Proposal ❑ Sketch(es)
❑ JD Package ❑ Report(s)
SEGi Project*-. 11-027.01
Client Name:421 Sand Mine, LLC
DLR Project #. N DZC
Transmittal Letter
❑ Permit App ❑ Signed Wetland Map ❑ Photo(s)
x❑ Plans ❑X O&M Plan ❑ Other
Copies
Dated
Description
1
03/23/12
Paka 5111,11 z- `'`'�►kH h s.
"If noted items are NOT attached, please contact our office.
These are being delivered:
❑ For your Review/Comment ❑ For your Records
❑ Corrected and Returned ❑ For your Signature
❑ Other:
❑ Returned for Correction(s)
X❑ As Requested
By: ❑ Hand Delivery ❑ Fed -Ex ❑ UPS ❑ Certified Mail
Notes:
Linda,
I sent 1 copy of the plan and 1 copy of the O&M Plant th Raleigh Office attn: Bra �en tt.
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ii
Signature and (Typed) Name:` na Lutheran
l /
Date: /23112
X❑ Other
tft ECEIVE
MAR 2 B 2012
BY•

Soutkern Environmental Group', Inc.
55 15 5outh Co11cgc Ko-J,5uite r • Wilmington, North Carolina 284 12
910.452.2711 • rax= y10.452.28yy - office@sag'.us
www.6egl.us
14 February 2012
L IS-PoEAa1 SPxvice-
[SEGi Project #;_ 11-021. 11
Ms. Linda Willis
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405 CC"*EIVE
RE: Response to DWQ SWP RFAI FEB 16 2012
421 Sand Mine, LLC
New Hanover County, North Carolina
BY•
Dear Ms. Willis:
This letter is in response to your request for additional information. The information is necessary to complete
the DWQ's review of the O&M Plan, for the 421 Sand Mine. Below you will find the requests outlined in
your email letter, dated 9 February 2012, followed by SEGi's response:
1. Update your O&M Plan to show that the mining is now occurring in Pit #3 and indicate you will
ensure that the wetland to the north of Pit #3 (there is a monitoring well in that wetland) is receiving
recharge from Pit #3. You can still discharge as well to the pit in the middle if you have enough
water to do so and find you need a lot in the wetland north of Pit #3. All monitoring wells should
show wetland hydrology.
At this time, mining activities are neither taking place at Pit #3 nor elsewhere within the
project site. To date, Pits #1 and #2 have been mined but have additional product to be
removed. It is anticipated that mining will begin again, within the next year or two, at which
time mining (either by excavation or dredge) will take place in Pit #1. Once the pit has been
completely mined, mining will move to Pit #2.
A site visit, held 13 February, revealed that there are two wells in place and that there is
hydrology in the adjacent wetlands (see Attachment 1 — Site Photos). Upon such time that
mining takes place at Pit #3, a well will be installed and the O&M Plan updated.
2. Please update me on the monitoring well data and be sure to send us the annual monitoring report
with data collected throughout 2011.
Mining activities were undertaken by Morton Minerals, but have since ceased. With that in
mind, monitoring of the wells also ceased. Therefore, monitoring reports for 2011 do not exist.

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As stated above, once mining activities resume, monitoring of the wetland hydrology will also
resume. SECT, on behalf of 421 Sand Mine, LLC, will perform the monitoring and will submit
the reports to the DWQ, on a quarterly basis.
3. Please check to make sure that the pumping velocity to the dewatering channel around Pit #3 is not
at an erosive velocity that will carry sediment to the wetland. if a settling basin is needed to Grid in
the dewatering, add it to your map and update everyone with a revised copy.
The dewatering canal has bee removed from Pit #3 and a settling basin incorporated, as
suggested. A revised copy of the map, depicting this change, has been included with this
correspondence.
It is my hope that the map revisions and the information found within this correspondence will address your
request for additional. However, if you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
me via phone, at 910.452.2711 or email me, at dlutheran(a)seQi.us.
As always, thank you for your time and assistance with this project. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Dana A. Lutheran
Project Manager
Enclosures: Attachment 1 -- Site Photos Taken 2/13/12
Attachment 2 — Revised Mining Plan (Not to Scale)
Cc: Mr. Jabe Hardee (Agent) — 421 Sand Mine, LLC
Ms. Ashley Rogers -- DLR Mining Program

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
aL`i
for the
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
BY DLR:
Project Name: 421 Sand Mine (formerly Cameron Pit) DLR Permit #: 65-26 County: New Hanover
Address: Dana Lutheran: dlutheran se i.us
YES NO
Is this mine a new mine? r r
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? 1✓ r
Latitude:34.3227 Longitude:-77.9994
Please return comments to (at DLR CO): Ashley Rodgers
Comments due by: 2/6/12
Date Commencinq
Permit issued 2115/02
2/ 15/02
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: E ( fc�4 <so-. kvDyJ
DWQ Compliance Status of Mine:[ t1�
YES NO
NPDES permit required?
Tf"
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NPDES permit existing?
(Permit #
If an NPDES permit is not required, is DWQ
still concerned about wetland degradation
r
by dewatering?
Should permittee contact DWQ RO
immediately? (e.g. to schedule a site visit if
RO Contact Name:
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mine has already begun digging or is
Contact Reason:
dewatering without DWQ permit)
401 Wetland Cert. required?
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401 Wetland Cert. existing?
F Permit #
F A -
Does DWQ RO currently have enough
information to determine if a 401
1-
F
certification is required?
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YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
r
r , Nos t-�C_
Does DWQ RO suspect or know of nearby
i"�DY11�Ofti�4j -��s O,d-y�
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wetlands to the site?
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wetlands/streams are disturbed
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for this project from applicant?
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F-
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I- - Permit #
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Non -discharge permit existing?*
r Permit #�—
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f- .
K 7Q10
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with a 7Q10=0? **
Flow:
Has Violation
f O&M Requirements
Does DWQ require DI_R to hold the permit
F ' HQW/7Q1Concerns
(e.g. so DWQ can review it further or
F_ Other. Reason:
son:
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RO contact:
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"The NPDES SW and WW permit NCG020000 covers closed -loop_ recycle systems, designed to exclude all stormwater run-off from
the system and operate at or below two -feet of freeboard. These systems maybe permitted by a Non -discharge Recycle S sv tem
Permit from the Aquifer Protection Section (APS), OR may instead be permitted under NCG020000 to eliminate an additional permit.
Recvcle systems that do not meet those criteria are considered discharaina systems, and are subiect to the NCG020000 discharge
>t e�rf•
*'To obtain 7Q10 flows, permittees must contact the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit. if DWQ does not have a flow estimate for a
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 7Q10 flow. USGS will not determine a 7010 flow for tidally influenced water bodies.
Reviewed by: , ``,, ! , �+
DWQ RO Surface Water:`) Regional Office. u" r r4 Date: zb i
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
SPU DWQ Central Office Reviewer (if applicable):
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Rev September 2010

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ECTIUN
Project Name: 421 Sand Mine (formerly Cameron Pit) DLR Permit #: 65-26 County: New Hanover
Address: Dana Lutheran: diutherana_se4i.us
YES NO Date Commencing
Is this mine a new mine? r Fv- Permit issued 2/15/02.
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? r r 2/15/02
Latitude:34.3227 Longitude:-77,9994
Please return comments to (at DLR CO): Ashley Rodgers
Comments due b : 216112
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWQ:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments, N
1 .
Watershed/Stream Name & Class ification : tIMF
DWQ Compliance Status of Mine: &VITLIP-1Sr—
YES NO
NPDES permit required?
r
NPDES permit existing?
(Permit # 1A[.Ca
r
If an NPDES permit is not required, is DWQ
still con cerned'aboutwetland degradation
F
F
by dewatering?
Should permittee contact DWQ RO
j
immediately? (e.g. to schedule a site visit if
F RO Contact Name:
mine has already begun digging or is
Contact Reason:
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401 Wetland Cert. required?
!-
401 Wetland Cert. existing?
r Permit #
r A -
Does DWQ RO currently have enough
information to determine if a 401
F
r
certification is required?
Rev September 2010

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YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
f
I- Nos 4e_
Does DWQ RO suspect or know of nearby
t4owkri * b_-A�S
'
wetlands to the site?
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r
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LjA—
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wetlands/streams are disturbed
F
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for this project from applicant?
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F_ ,
Buffer Determination Completed?
F
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F_ -Permit #
New Recycle System permit required?*
r-
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F
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(e.g. so DWQ can review it further or
I- ' Otther.her. Reason:
son:
because DWQ requires more information)?
RO contact:
r Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M
F_
plan is approved?
*The NPDES SW and WW permit NCG020000 covers closed -loop recycle systems, designed to exclude all stormwater run-off from
the system and operate at or below two -feet of freeboard. These systems may be permitted by a Non -discharge Recycle Svstem
Permit from the Aquifer Protection Section (APS), OR may instead be permitted under NCG020000 to eliminate an additional permit.
Recycle systems that do not meet those criteria are considered discharginq systems, and are subiect to the NCG020000 discharge
permit.
**To obtain 7Q 10 flows, pennittees 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 7Q10 flow. USGS will not determine a 7010 flow for tidally influenced water bodies.
Reviewed by:
DWQ RO Surface Water:-" `) Regional Office: v" �� Date: l Zb i
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
SPU DWQ Central Office Reviewer (if applicable):
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Rev September 2010

WALTON ENCINEERIN
December 02, 2009
Linda Willis
ND DENR Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Dr. Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
r
Re: Morton Minerals -- Cameron Pit Notification of Temporary Mine Closing
Dear Ms. Willis,
This letter is to serve as notification that Morton Minerals — Cameron Pit will be ceasing all
mining activities temporarily until it is economically feasible to begin again. Due to a slump
in the economy, Morton Minerals has decided that it is just not profitable to continue mining
at this time. As of December 1", 2009 Morton Minerals has ceased all mining activity,
including mine dewatering, at their Cameron Pit. Mr, Tim Morton started stabilizing the
slopes of the pit and began securing the site to prevent any future environmental disturbances.
This will continue throughout the week, weather permitting, until the site has been stabilized.
As soon as the decision is made to begin mining again, we will notify both the Land Quality
Section and the Division of Water Quality. As per Ms- Willis's request we will continue to
monitor the environmental wells once a month for six months. At that time we will contact
Ms. Willis for a further recommendation. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please call me at 910-259-4800.
Sincerely,0/ I'L
J. Rueger Houck Jr
Environmental Scientist
Walton Engineering
DEC 0 4 2009
BY:
TeL [phone] PO Box 895, Burgaw, North Carolina, 28425 Fax: [phone]

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Storinwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
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Inspector: T
Date of Inspection: r,.,, r- n
Time of Inspection: _
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Was this a Representative Storm Event? (See information below) ❑ Yes D"No
Please check your j3er7n.i.t to verify if Qualita ive Monitoring Hurst be perfOlMed during a representative
storm event (requirements vary).
A `Representative Storm Event" is a storm event that measures greater than 0-1 inches of rainfall and that
is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event measuring greater than 0.1 inches has I
occurred- A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no precipitation.
By this fsignature, I ce fy th this report isaccurateand
complete to the best of my knowledge: ly
(Signature of Pernrit�e or Designee)
1. O�tfail escr><piion: '
Outfall No. I Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint
(light, mediun-, dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have 0.e-, smells strongly of oil, weal:
Chlorine odor, etc.): v ; Q.
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4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the, clarity of the: discharge, where I is clear
and 5 is very cloudy: /l��
( ' 22 3 4 5
S. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in the
stormwater discharge, where l is no solids and 5 is the surface (xwered with floating solids:
] 24` 3 4 S
6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended solids in
the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
I 02, 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the storinwater discharge? Yes No )
8_ Ls there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Storn)water Pollution:
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Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition maybe
indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
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'WALTON ENGINEERING
October 1, 2009
Linda Willis
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
Re: BMP Plan, DMR, and monitoring well data.
Dear Ms, Willis,
Enclosed are the 2nd Quarter Discharge Monitoring Report and Qualitative Monitoring Report
for Morton Minerals -Cameron Pit. Sampling for the 3'd quarter took place on September 17'h,
2009. I am waiting on lab results before I can fill out and submit the 3rd Quarter DMR
(should be sometime next week). Additionally I have enclosed a copy of the BMP Plan and
water table elevations from the five monitoring wells_ This was the first BMP Plan that I have
ever written and I could not find an example to follow, so if you see any areas for
improvements or if you see anything I left out please let me know.
Last order of business, the monitoring wells. I went out to the site this morning and collected
all the water elevations that they have been recording each week. While out there we went
ahead and took an additional set of measurements. With all the rain this past weekend,
monitoring wells #'sl-4 seem to be within the 12" limit. The pump that provides the recharge
water to the wetlands around monitoring wells #'s1-4, pumps 2200 gallons a minute, 24hrs a
day, seven days a week. Since Morton minerals is providing a constant amount of daily water
recharge, it is evident that the elevation of the groundwater fluctuates depending on the
amount of rainfall we receive. Since we have only been monitoring the wells for little over a
month, Walton Engineering would like to continue monitoring these four wells through the 4'h
quarter with out proposing additional recharge, to gain a better idea of how much fluctuation
seems to be the normal. We feel that such a small amount of monitoring data doesn't warrant
the large expenditure of an additional pump. Additionally these water table elevations have
been improving and were within the 12" limit since our last rain event.
Tel: [phone] PO Box 895, Burgaw, North Carolina, 28425 Fax: [phone]

WALTDN ENC�INEERINC
Monitoring well 95 on the other hand is quite below the desired 12" limit. It is located in the
wetland area separating the phase I mine pit with the phase Q mine pit. Currently Morton
Minerals is not providing any water recharge to this area. We know this is unacceptable and
have proposed an additional pump on the south end of the mine pit, which would pump water
to a level spreader, which would provide water to the area between the two mine pits_ I have
just started on the details and design of the level spreader. As soon as I have completed the
design and the client has approved it for construction, I will send you the details.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 910-259-4800.
Sincerely,
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J. Rueger Houck Jr.
Environmental Scientist
Walton Engineering
Tel: [phone] PO Box 895, Burgaw, North Carolina, 28425 Fax: [phone]

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BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES PLAN
MORTON MINERALS
_yam US Highway 401
Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC
Prepared in accordance with General Permit No. NCG020000
Modification NCGO20637
September 17, 2009
Owner
Morton Minerals
121 Garnett Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Prepared By:
Walton Engineering
P.O. Box 564
Burgaw, North Carolina 28425
WALT0N ENGWffRIN G

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BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES PLAN
Site Overview
In Phase I of mining, the excess water will be pumped via an 8" floating pump (2200
gal/min.) into a sediment basin before flowing via rock dam into the existing canal
adjacent to the wetlands. The buffer areas around the settling pond will be maintained so
that rainwater and runoff water from the stockpiles will flow into the mine pit. When
mining is completed in the current pit, the entire mine area will form a pond per the
reclamation plan in the State Mining Permit Application.
Upon completion of Phase 1, mining will begin on Phase I1 and the same procedures will
be followed as in Phase 1.
The site has been designed and is maintained so that there are no off -site discharges
except for the mine dewatering. All rainwater and stormwater runoff flow into the mine
pit where it is then discharged under General Permit NCG02000, COC NCG020637.
Structural BMP's
The site contains one sediment basin used to accept the excess water from the mine. The
settling basin contains a rock dam where the excess water flows into an existing canal
adjacent to the wetlands. Additionally the mine is setup to act like a settling pond before
the excess water is pumped to the sediment basin. Mining occurs in the middle of the
mine pit with the pump located on the far end of the "horseshoe" like canal that has been
created by the mining. By locating the pump at the farthest point away from the mining,
it allows the most possible sediment settling before the water is discharged.
There is one above ground fuel tank kept on site to re -fuel the on -site equipment. The
fuel tank is surrounded by a dirt dike to contain any possible spills. Additionally the fuel
pump contains a fuel shut off valve and the pump and hose are in new condition.
Non -Structural BMP's
The settling pond will be inspected monthly and within 24hrs after any quality storm
events. Through the monthly inspections, sediment will be removed as needed. The
pond will be maintained at a minimum depth of 4' below the spillway outlet and a
maximum depth of 10'. The sediment basin and outlet pipe will be inspected monthly
and within 24hrs after any quality storm events. Through the monthly inspections,
sediment will be removed as needed_ The spillway will be inspected monthly and within
24hrs after any quality storm event_ Additionally discharge monitoring and reporting will
be performed as specified in Table 1. If the effluent limitations are greater than specified
in Table 2 the monitoring frequency will be modified to monthly monitoring of the
effluents.

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Non -Structural BMP's Cont.
All vehicle maintenance will occur near the office and away from the mine pit or any area
which might flow into the thine pit.
Monthly inspections of the mine boundary will be performed to check for possible off -
site discharges.
Table 1. Monitoring Requirements for Mine Dewatering
Discharge
Characteristics
Units
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
pH
s.u.
Quarterly
Grab
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Settleable Solids
ml/l
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Total Suspended Solids
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Table 2. Effluent Limitations for Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering
Discharge Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Settleable Solids
0.1 MIA
0.2 m1/1
Total Suspended Solids (Industrial Sand Mining)
25 tng/l
45 mg/l
pH Range
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6.0 - 9.0
Turbidity (Freshwater non -trout streams)
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50 NTU
Turbidity (Non -trout lakes and saltwaters)
125 NTU
Turbidity (Trout waters)
110 NTU

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Elijah Morton
Morton Minerals Inc.
121 Garnett Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Division of Water Quality
Coleen R Sullins
Director
May 8, 2009
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking No. NOV-2009-PC-0435
NPDES Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Permit No. NCG020637
Cameron Pit
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Morton:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Linda Willis conducted a Compliance Evaluation inspection of the Cameron Pit on May 8, 2009.
This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES Permit No. NCG020637 as well as provide technical
assistance concerning the operation and monitoring plan. The findings and comments noted
during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled "
Compliance Inspection Report".
The following violations were noted during the inspection:
Compliance issue
.Quarterly analytical monitoring is not being conducted in accordance with Part ill Sect. C.
Semi annual qualitative monitoring is not being conducted in accordance with Part III Sect. C.
Best Management Practices plan (written) is required in accordance with Part III Sect. A.
To prevent further action, please respond in writing to this office before June 8, 2009 regarding
your plans or measures to address the indicated violation. If you have any questions you may
contact Linda Willis by telephoning [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Enclosure
Cc: WiRO DWQ - Linda Willis watt
Central Files, Stormwater Permitting Unit Attn: Bradley Bennett watt
Adrian Moon, Walton Engineering P.O. Box 564 Burgaw, NC 28425 w/att
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 One
Phone: [phone]FAX:[phone]Customer Service! l-877-623-6748 NoahCal olina
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally
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` Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020637 Effective: 01/19/05 Expiration: 12/31/09 Owner: Morton Minerals Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cameron Pit
County: New Hanover US Hwy 421
Region: Wilmington
Wilmington NC 28401
Contact Person: Elijah T Morton Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Adrian Moon Phone:
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/07/2009 Entry Time: 03:00 PM Exit Time: 04:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Linda Willis 50"_a o svae/O`)' Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
N Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGO20637 Owner - Facility: Morton Minerals Inc
Inspection Date: 05/07/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Issues found during inspection:
1. No monitoring, qualitative or quantitative had been conducted. See Part Part III Section C of permit for requirements.
2. No BMP plan has been developed. Please see Part III Section A of the Permit for details.
For the O & M Plan:
1. Mine site map should show; all wetlands, 50 foot "undisturbed" buffer, location of pump, location of all ditches (canal)
within the mine site boundary and any that are, was or will be used for dewatering activities, location of fuel tank, location
of sand washing equipment, location of stockpiled product, all roads. A mine site map showing the area in general
(google map will suffice) with an overlay of the mine site on it. Should show lat/long information and US 421.
2. Identify the specifics concerning dewatering such as; the size of the pump, the maximum pumping rate, the intended
operational hours of pumping (example; 24 hrs/d vs 8 hrs/d), volume and detention time for the settling basin, velocity of
discharge from the settling basin, location of discharge, location and design of settling basin for the new pit. Indicate how
the use of canals or, ditches in the area help maintain wetland hydrology. Indicate the depth of each canal/ditch to be
used and the depth to which the ponds have been or will be dug. Indicate the level of water to be maintained (elevation)
in the pond versus the elevations of the surrounding wetlands. Indicate all monitoring wells. Provide the specifications of
each well and discuss the maintenance schedule.
3. Monitoring wells need to be monitored and data documented no less frequently than weekly. Include the identification
of the various types of wetland vegetation and indicate the frequency for monitoring the health of the vegetation. Indicate
in the O & M that if negative impacts to the wetlands are seen, a call to the Wilmington Regional Office will be made
immediately and that dewatering activities will cease until a remedy for the problem is found and implemented.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
❑
M
❑
❑
Comment: Semi annual qualitative monitoring is required.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
❑
®
❑
❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
❑
®n
n
Comment: Quarterly monitoring is required for mine dewatering discharge.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
❑
®❑
❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
n
n
❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
❑
❑
M
❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
n
n
■
❑
Comment: The permit requires a copy of the COC to be present on site. A written
plan explaining Best Management Practices for mining activities is required
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L-15
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104.56'
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L-16
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4704"E
44.68'
L-4
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56'53'W
76.22
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36'05'E
126.32'
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L-18
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72.07'
L-6
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14'14'W
53.11
L-19
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56.84'
L-7
N750
12'52"W
52.07'
L-20
N70043'54'W
85.71'
L-8
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L-21
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L-22
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Tailings 0
Sediment Ponds 0
Stock Piles 0.5
Wastepiles 0
Processing/Haul Area 1.5
Roads
Mine Excavation 5.54
Other Buffers 1.8
Total 9.34
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New Hanover County
2/03/08 Scale:
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New Haul Road
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1. Drains to The Cape Fear River, Class C, Sw.
2. Private pit, to be permitted by NC DENR,
Division of Land Resources.
3. There are no wetlands within 50' of the area to
be mined.
4. All stockpiles will be within mine boundary,
locations will change as mine expands. No
stockpiles will be within 350.00' of the property
lines. Most of the stockpiles will be in the active
pit. Trucks will drive down into the pit for loading
5. No Areas of Environmental Concern are located
on the property.
6. The project boundary/limit of disturbance line
shall be marked on the ground with posts eight
feet long and protruding five feet above ground
level with a diameter no less than 3.5 inches at
all corners and turns. Additional boundary markers
shall be placed in the project boundary line and
spaced every 300 ft.
7. The project site will be graded so that all
surface runoff drains into mine pit.
8. No impervious surface is proposed other than
a temporary office trailer at the entrance.
Ground Surface
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GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
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ALTON ENGINEERING
[phone]
Project #:
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127.34'
L-15
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104.56'
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79.26'
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157.62'
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60.42'
50' Undisturbed Buffer
New Haul Road
Category
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Tailings
0
Sediment Ponds
0
Stock Piles
0.5
Wastepiles
0
Processing/Haul Area
1.5
Roads
Mine Excavation
5.54
Other Buffers
1.8
Total
9.34
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SAND PIT CROSS SECTION
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New Hanover County
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Project Boundary
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1. Drains to The Cape Fear River, Class C, Sw.
2. Private pit, to be permitted by NC DENR,
Division of Land Resources.
3. There are no wetlands within 50' of the area to
be mined.
4. All stockpiles will be within mine boundary,
locations will change as mine expands. No
stockpiles will be within 350.00' of the property
lines. Most of the stockpiles will be in the active
pit. Trucks will drive down into the pit for loading
5. No Areas of Environmental Concern are located
on the property.
O6. The project boundary/limit of disturbance line
-- shall be marked on the ground with posts eight
feet long and protruding five feet above ground
level with a diameter no less than 3.5 inches at
all corners and turns. Additional boundary markers
shall be placed in the project boundary line and
spaced every 300 ft.
7. The project site will be graded so that all
n surface runoff drains into mine pit.
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PROGRESS ENERGY
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ALTON ENGINEERING
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Project #:
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OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN
MORTON MINERALS
US Highway 401
Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC
Prepared in accordance with General Permit No. NCG020000
Modification NCG020637
July 20, 2009
CTEIV3MID
AUG 0 6 2009 Owner
BY: Morton Minerals
121 Garnett Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Prepared By:
Walton Engineering
P.Q. Box 564
Burgaw, North Carolina 28425
WALTDN ENGINEERIN

Mining Operations
In Phase I of mining, the excess water will be pumped via an 8" floating pump (2200
gal/min.) into a settling basin before flowing via rock dam into the existing canal adjacent
to the wetlands. The buffer areas around the settling pond will be maintained so that
rainwater and runoff water from the stockpiles will flow into the mine pit. When mining
is completed in the current pit, the entire mine area will form a pond per the reclamation
plan in the State Mining Permit Application.
Upon completion of Phase I, mining will begin on Phase II and the same procedures will
be followed as in Phase I.
Pumping Frequency
The mine in Phase 1 of the mining process will be pumped as needed to keep the area dry
for mining. A pump log will be maintained and these records will be used to determine
the Total Flow per the monitoring requirements in Table 1. If there is a negative effect
found on the hydrology in the area, the pumping frequency will be modified accordingly.
Hydrology Monitoring
There will be 4 monitoring wells installed around the proposed mine area to monitor the
effects on the hydrology in the area. There will be one installed along the southeast side,
southwest side, and northwest side where the undisturbed buffer abuts the wetlands. The
wells will be 1 1/4' in diameter at a depth of 6' b.g.s. (below ground surface) using
standard well screen. The well riser will be approximately 3' — 4' a.g.s. (above ground
surface) so that the wells will be easy to see when sampling.
One monitoring well(MW-5) will be installed between the active mine area and the
reclaimed mine pit. This well will be monitored quarterly until the current mine is closed
out.
The wells will be checked on a biweekly basis for the duration of dewatering. The
monitoring will continue to be biweekly after dewatering until the groundwater levels are
up to previous levels pre-dewatering.
Maintenance
The settling pond will be checked regularly and sediment will be removed as needed.
The pond will be maintained at a minimum depth of 4' below the spillway outlet and a
maximum depth of 10'. The sediment basin and outlet pipe will be monitored
accordingly and sediment will be removed as needed. The spillway will be checked on a
regular basis and maintained as needed.
Discharge Monitorin
AUG 0 g 2009
BY:

Discharge monitoring and reporting will be performed as specified in Table 1. If the
effluent limitations are greater than specified in Table 2 the monitoring frequency will be
modified to monthly monitoring of the effluents.
Monitoring Reports
Discharge monitoring results in accordance with the terms of this permit, NCG020000,
shall be submitted no later than 30 days from the end of the monitoring period. Duplicate
signed copies of all reports required shall be submitted to the NC DENR Division of
Water Quality, Water Quality Section, ATTENTION: Central Files, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
The mine operator will report orally any noncompliance within 24 hours after becoming
aware of the noncompliance.
Table 1. Monitoring Requirements for Mine Dewatering
Discharge
Characteristics
Units
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
pH
s. u.
Quarterly
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
uil/I
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Suspended Solids
mg/1
Quarterly
Grab
E
Turbidity
NTU
Quarterly
Grab
E, or U, D
Total Flow
MG
Quarterly
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Table 2. Effluent Limitations for Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering
Discharge Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Settleable Solids
0.1 ml/l
0.2 mlA
Total Suspended Solids (Industrial Sand Mining)
25 mg/l
45 mg/1
pH Range
-
6.0 - 9.0
Turbidity (Fresbwater non -trout streams)
150 NTU
Turbidity (Non -trout lakes and saltwaters)
-
25 NTU
Turbidity (Trout waters)
110 NTU

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WALTON ENGINEERING
March 12, 2009
MAR 16 2009
Linda WillisIle Division of Water Quality BY:
127 Cardinal Drive Extension y f
Wilmington, NC: 28405
' 1h Re: Stormwater Permit NCG020637 Modification Application, Morton Minerals, I.nc.
1
Enclosed are the Stormwater Permit Application Modification and plans for Morton Minerals,
Inc. Morton Minerals plans to mine sand fi-om 9.34 acres of`a 36l acre tract of land off of US
Hwy. 421 in New Hanover County, owned by Bruce B. Cameron Morton Minerals also plans
to install a temporary office trailer at the entrance road to the mine. This acreage is an
addition to the previously permitted 29.2 acres.
/ The entrance to the sand pit will be via a 60' wide road approximately 1500' long. The first
/ 100 feet of the road will be covered with Travel . There are no stormwater conveyances
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planned for the subject site other than sheet flow. The road will be constructed so that it is
flush with grade. There will be no change in the existing topography along the road, therefore
hydrology in the area will not be significantly changed from the present. The temporary office
trailer (10' x 20' Max.) will be installed beside the entrance road to the sand pit. There is no
proposed stormwater system for the trailer. The trailer will be small and all stormwater will
be allowed to flow directly onto the ground surface to drain back into soil. The local
hydrology will no be affected by the temporary building.
The disturbed area around the sand pit will be graded as necessary so that stormwater will
L �N flow into the sand pit by sheet flow. While the sand pit is active, the interior walls of the pit
will be maintained with slopes no steeper that 1:1 for stability. Any erosion of the side walls
yd that occurs due to stormwater running into the pit will simply result in sand/sediment
transport to the bottom of the mine pit. Sidewalls will be redressed as necessary to prevent
sloughing and caving- Sand/sediments that collect at the bottom of the mine pit will be
J removed in the excavation process. When the pit excavation reaches permitted limits, the pit
will be reclaimed per the North Carolina Mining Permit. The bond required under the Mining
ermit guarantees reclamation in accordance with the approved Reclamation Plan (see
attached).
\gwWater will be drained by Gravity or pumped from the sand pit where necessary to facilitate
sand removal. The amount of water removed from the sand pit will be minimized by focusing
on the immediate area being excavated. Water removed from the sand pit will be conveyed
into a man made canal adjacent to the sand pit and allowed to settle. The canal will have a
floating PUump used to pump overflow into the adjacent reclaimed mine pit. Due to the sandy
Tel: [phone] Box 895, Bur2aw. North Carolina, 28425 Fax: [phone]

WALTQN ENCJINEERINC�
soils at the site, minimal overflow is expected. An 18" inch overflow pipe will ultimately
convey the water to the Cape Fear River via overland flow through adjacent wetlands.
The sand pit will have minimal impact the surrounding groundwater hydrology in the
immediate area due to minimizing water withdrawal and retaining water on -site as described
above. The sand pit will be excavated to a maximum of 30' b.g.s. (below ground surface)_
There is to be 25' between the edge of the sand pit and the Limit of Disturbance. There will
be a 50' buffer between any and all wetlands and the Limit of Disturbance. The sand pit will
be reclaimed as an aesthetic pond, stocked with fish, and have 3:1 side slopes.
If you have any questions regarding this permit, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Adrian Moon
cc: Elijah Morton
Tel: [phone] PO Box 895, Burgaw, North Carolina, 28.425 Fax: [phone]

Photocopy of USGS Castle Hayne
Quadrangle (1997)
Figure New Hanover County, NC
7.5 Minute Series (Topographic)
Scale: 1 "= 2000'
Site Location Ma
Morton Minerals, Hwy 421,
Wilmington, NC
WALToN ENCINL'ERING

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L-19 L-18 u. \
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S720
31 '4711W
338.54'
L-14
N34044'56''E
124.331
L-2
S601135'09''W
127.34'
L-15
S75° 38'48''E
104.56'
L-3
S360
30'37''W
90.32'
L-1
6
N26' 47'04''E
44.68'
L-4
S39°
56'53''W
76.22'
L-17
N80° 36'05"E
126.32'
L-5
S39°
56'53"W
76.22'
L-18
S830 25'34''W
72.07'
L-6
S860
14' 14''W
53.1 1 '
L-19
S89024'59''W
56.84'
L-7
N750
12'52'W
52.
L-20
N70°43'54''W
85.71'
L-8
N63035'48''W
79.26'
L-21
S87015'25''W
87.86'
L-9
N61 °05'23''W
86.24'
L-22
N34°35'58''W
71 .17'
L-10
N680
07'20''W
96.93'
L-23
1\123036' 14''E
63.11 '
L-1
1
N350
21 ' 14''W
85.82'
L-24
N41 ° 55'55"E
61.08
L-12
N07006'14''E
83.93'
L-25
N49°21'41 "E
85.10'
L-13
N480
14'04''E
157.62'
L-26
N22035'1 6''E
60.42'
50' Undisturbed Buffer
10.93 cc
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0-1
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NOTE: There is no portion within the limits of excavation that are in a flood
hazard area.
MW-1 = Monitoring Well
Category
Affected Acreage
Tailings
0
Sediment Ponds
0
Stock Piles
0.5
Wastepiles
0
Processing/Haul Area
1.5
Roads
Mine Excavation
5.54
Other Buffers
1.8
Total
9.34
Monitoring Well Detai
borehole
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3
Date:
SAND PIT CROSS SECTION
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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — I
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811 ABC
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NOTE: Road surface is to be flush with existing grade
(Not level).
Project:
Morton Minerals
New Hanover County
2/03/08 Scale:
1111111111 = 100'
Approx. 50'
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Title:
Project Boundary
New Haul Road
14.07 cc
Existing Haul Road
1. Drains to The Cape Fear River, Class C, Sw.
2. Private pit, to be permitted by NC DENR,
Division of Land Resources.
3. There are no wetlands within 50' of the area to
be mined.
4. All stockpiles will be within mine boundary,
locations will change as mine expands. No
stockpiles will be within 350.00' of the property
lines. Most of the stockpiles will be in the active
pit. Trucks will drive down into the pit for loading
5. No Areas of Environmental Concern are located
on the property.
6. The project boundary/limit of disturbance line
shall be marked on the ground with posts eight
feet long and protruding five feet above ground
level with a diameter no less than 3.5 inches at
all corners and turns. Additional boundary markers
shall be placed in the project boundary line and
spaced every 300 ft.
7. The project site will be graded so that all
surface runoff drains into mine pit.
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/
8. No impervious surface is proposed other than
Oa
temporary office trailer at the entrance.
/
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/
/
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� Ground Surface
PROGRESS ENERGY
Mine Plan
Drawn by: ALM/BPT
GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
(not to scale)
ALTON ENGINEERING
[phone]
Project #:
200133
MAR 1 2d�9
B�i:

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Wetlands)
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50' Undisturbed Buffer L-14 k- �= 5 4 6i-17
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L-1
S720
31 '47"W
338.54'
L-14
N340
44'56"E
124.331
L-2
S60035'09'W
127.34'
L-15
S75038'48'E
104.56'
L-3
S36°30'37'W
90.32'
L-16
N26047'04"E
44.68'
L-4
S39056'53"W
76.22'
L-17
N80036'05"E
126.32'
L-5
S39056'53'W
76.22'
L-18
S83025'34'W
72.07'
L-6
S86014'14"W
53.11'
L-19
S89024'59"W
56.84'
L-7
N75012'52'W
52.�7'
L-20
N70°
43'54'W
85.7 1'
L-8
N63035'48'W
79.26'
L-21
S87015'25'W
87.86'
L-9
N61005'23"W
86.24'
L-22
N34035'58'W
71.17'
L-10
N68007'20"W
96.93'
L-23
N23036'14'E
63.11'
L-1
1
N350
21 ' 14'W
85.82'
L-24
N41 °
55'55"E
61.081
L-12
N07006' 14"E
83.93'
L-25
N49°
21 '41 "E
85.10'
L-13
N48014'04'E
157.62'
L-26
N22°
35' 1 6'E
60.42'
50' Undisturbed Buffer
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2 37,
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hazard area.
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gory
Affected Acreage
Tailings
0
Sediment Ponds
0
Stock Piles
0.5
Wastepiles
0
Processing/Haul Area
1.5
Roads
Mine Excavation
5.54
Other Buffers
1.8
Total
9.34
Monitoring Well Detai
_ocka0le Well P,oteator
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3
Date:
SAND PIT CROSS SECT0N
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ROAD CROSS — SECTION
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(Not level).
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Project:
Morton Minerals
New Hanover County
Scale:
2/03/08
1"=100'
Approx. 50'
IAl'
Title:
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Project Boundary
New Haul Road
14.0-7 cc
Ground Surface
PROGRESS ENERGY
Existing Haul Road
1. Drains to The Cape Fear River, Class C, Sw.
2. Private pit, to be permitted by NC DENR,
Division of Land Resources.
3. There are no wetlands within 50' of the area to
be mined.
4. All stockpiles will be within mine boundary,
locations will change as mine expands. No
stockpiles will be within 350.00' of the property
lines. Most of the stockpiles will be in the active
pit. Trucks will drive down into the pit for loading
5. No Areas of Environmental Concern are located
on the property.
6. The project boundary/limit of disturbance line
shall be marked on the ground with posts eight
feet long and protruding five feet above ground
level with a diameter no less than 3.5 inches at
all corners and turns. Additional boundary markers
shall be placed in the project boundary line and
spaced every 300 ft.
7. The project site will be graded so that all
1 surface runoff drains into mine pit.
/ 8. No impervious surface is proposed other than
a temporary office trailer at the entrance.
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/
/
/
/
/
Mine Plan
Drawn by: ALM/BPT
GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
(not to scale)
ALTON ENGINEERING
[phone]
Project #:
200133
RX C it tv]t
MAR 1 6 2009
BY:

.. �4'a LTo11f EI GIAIEERIN
March 12. 2009
Linda Willis
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
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MAR 1 6 2009
Re: Stormwater Permit NCG020637 Modification Application, Morton Minerals, Inc.
Enclosed are the Stormwater Permit Application Modification and plans for Morton Minerals,
Inc. Morton Minerals plans to mine sand from 9.34 acres of'a 361 acre tract of land ofl'of US
Hwy. 421 in New Hanover County, owned by Bruce B. Cameron Morton Minerals also plans
to install a temporary office trailer at the entrance road to the mine. This acreage is an
addition,tothe previously .permitted 29.2 acres.
The entrance to the sand pit will be via a 60' wide road approximately I 500' long. The first
100 feet of the road will be covered with gravel . There are no stormwater conveyances
planned for the subject site other than sheet flow. The road will be constructed so that it is
flush with grade. There will be no change in the existing topography along the road, therefore
hydrology in the area will not be significantly changed front the present. The temporary office
trailer (10' x 20' Max.) will be installed beside the entrance road to the sand pit. There is no
proposed stormwater system for the trailer. The trailer will be small and all stormwater will
be allowed to flow directly onto the ground surface to drain back into soil. The local rt
hydrology will no be affected by the temporary building. �1.
The disturbed area around the sand pit will be graded as necessary that/ stormwater will
flow into the sand pit by sheet flow. While the sand pit is active, the interior walls of the pit
will be maintained with slopes no steeper that 1:1 four stability. Any erosion of the side wails
that occurs due to stormwater ruining into the pit will simply result in sand/sediment
transport to the bottom of the mine pit. Sidexvalls will be redressed as necessary to prevent
sloughing and caving- Sand/sediments that collect at the bottom of the mine pit will be
removed in the excavation process. When the pit excavation reaches permitted limits, the pit
will be reclaimed per the North Carolina Mining Permit. The bond required under the Mining
Permit guarantees reclamation in accordance with the approved Reclamation Plan (see
attached).
Water will be drained by gravity or pumped from the sand pit where necessary to facilitate
sand removal. The amount of water removed from the sand pit will be minimized by focusing
on the immediate area being excavated. Water removed from the sand pit will be conveyed
into a man made canal adjacent to the sand pit and allowed to settle. The canal will have a
floating pump used to pump overflow into the adjacent reclaimed mine pit. Due to the sandy
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soils at the site, minimal overflow is expected. An 18" inch overflow pipe will ultimately
convey the water to the Cape Fear River via overland flow through adjacent wetlands.
The sand pit will have minimal impact the surrounding groundwater hydrology in the
immediate area due to minimizing water withdrawal and retaining water on -site as described
above. The sand pit will be excavated to a maximum of 30' b.g.s. (below ground surface).
There is to be 25' between the edge of the sand pit and the Limit of Disturbance. There will
be a 50' buffer between any and all wetlands and the Limit of Disturbance. The sand pit will
be reclaimed as an aesthetic pond, stocked with fish, and have 11 side slopes.
1f you have any questions regarding this permit, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Adrian Moon
cc: Elijah Morton
Tel: 910-259A800 PO Box $95, Burgaw, North Carolina; 28425 Fax: [phone]

FEB 10 2009
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• Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection
NC® „NR National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
FHvxo_,.4r, Navy.Ww„w9 NCG020000
NOTICE OF INTENT
I rORAGENCYUSEONLY
Pate Received
Year
Month
Day
Certificate or Covcra •c
INICIGI 0 121
Check 3t
Amount
Permit Assignc�i LO
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 exi, sting 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 Vrior to construction per 15A NCAC 2H .0138.
Please see the NCGO20000 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 ►vaslewaler 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 .0138 & .0139.
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1As 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 ATC/ATO Requirements
Mime Dewatering
Yes
No
Quarries
—
•
Sand Pits
—
Clay Pits
♦
—
Any Dewatering with Chemical Treatment
•
—
Process Wastewater
Sand/Gravel
--
•
Closed -Loop Recycle
—
•
Other Recycle
•
—
IP _ For questions, please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area. (Seepage 7)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name ETi-jah Morton
Street Address 121 Garnett T,ane
City JacksQnville State NC ZIP Code 28496
Telephone No. gin 146-9068 Fax:
E-mail Address
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Morton tin,_erals
Facility Contact Tim Mn r t nn
Street Address �..Hwy 42 L_ -
City Wi 1 m i q ton Stale— NC ZIP Code
County
Telephone No. 7 S ? S 9 c1 _ 7 8 91 - - Fax:
Contact E-mail
3) Physical Location Information:
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).Appro�-_ I mi 1 Pz nnrt.h of T-40
By-pass on US Hwy 421
4) Latitude 34 19.58' Longitude 78 0.09' (degrees, minutes, seconds)
5) This NPDES Permit NOI Application applies to which of the following:
New or Proposed Facility
Date operation is to begin pen d i na permit approval
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: 1 4 4 4
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
8) Discharge Points:
sand
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the property):
Stormwater: Mine dewatering: 1 Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges:
man-made canal spanning inside the perimeter of the limit of
Excavation. Water will then flow to adjacent previously mined
reclamation pond via a floating pump. _
9) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges end up in? Cape Fear River
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). NA
Receiving water classification (if known): C
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-II to WS-V or SA must
be approved by the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Health. If DEH does not approve, coverage
under NCO020000 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
Ek Yes It 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 tooperation.
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:
EkYes
If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number and include a copy with your application: &9-26
Note: DWQ 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?
1] No
❑ Yes
13) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
❑ No
® Yes
If yes, fist the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
IN No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
® No
❑ Yes
If yes, please briefly describe:
16) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
E�t No
❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
17) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
a No ❑ Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
18) Will mine dewatering discharges occur? (AMATO required for clay pits or dewatering with them. treatment)
❑ No E3c 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)
:c7 No ❑ Yes
If yes, answer the following questions on the wastewater treatment system:
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. fuse separate sheet(s)]
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_no.us/Ws/PAMS list.htm for a list of approved polyacrylamide (PAMS)
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?
.0 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?
a No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
a No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
Ck 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 Management] 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).
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1. 1 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.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: _ g ; ; all M9-r-ton
Title: Owner
a b 9/0
Applicant) (Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR.
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
❑ Check for $100 made payable to NCDENR -NA
This completed application and all supporting documents
❑ Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application 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
contmislBMPs, 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 1 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 DWQ 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)
733-5083
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Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection
NCDENRNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
V-,.s.. G�.;. Vc.wn , -
r_rm ,,rvr wn N&U" PX$G,Y.rb
NCG020000
NOTICE OF INTENT
i FOR AGENCY USL ONLY
Date Kecciwd
Year
MnmL nay
Cn1irta1e acove,a ge
N C t 0 T_ _
Cnccr. At will
Pemtil A�Iigned 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.AT.C-for- new.wastewater_ treatment .facilities. _ATC.requests.must.be
submitted at least 90 days prior to construction'.
For exit mining sites that require an Authorization to Operate (ATO) 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 .0138 R .0139.
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'As per 15A NCAC 2H .0106
2Unless treatment facilities are designed, constructed. and put into operation by employees intemat 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 ATCIATO Requirements
Mine Dewatering
Yes
No
Quarries
—
4
Sand Pits
--
6
Clay Pits
—
Any Dewatering with Chemical Treatment
—
Process Wastewater
Sand/Gravel
-
6
Closed -Loop Recycle
—
4
Other Recycle
—
W� i 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 Eli -jab Morton
Street Address 1 2 1 C a r ne tt T,a n e
City J ar_ksonvi 1 1 e State ETC__ ZIP Code 28456
Telephone No. 910 Fax:
E-mail Address
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Morton Minerals
Facility ContactTim Mnrtnn
-Streel-Address -'U - L a 21- - - -
City W i lm i not on State NC ZIP Code
County
Telephone No. 952 _.5 5_g _ 7 R 21 Fax:
Contact E-mail
3) Physical Location Information:
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).A n_ n rax - I m; 1 a�; n n r t h of 1,-,4 0
By-pass on US Hwy 421
4) Latitude 34 19. 5 6 ' Longitude 78 0. 09' (degrees, minutes, seconds)
5) This NPDES Permit NO] Application applies to which of the following:
■
■
New or Proposed Facility
Date operation is to begin pent]= ng permit approval
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: 1 4 4 4
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: sand
S) Discharge Points:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the property):
Stormwater: Mine dewatering: ] Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges: wR i-P r to f } tP rl igr d�ria
Excavation. Water will then t ow to adjacent prev'nuZy mined
reclamation pond via a floating pump.
9) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc-) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges end up in? Cape Fear River
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e-g- City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). N
Receiving water classification (if known):
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-If 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.-
CJ:Yes It 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 roust 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:
D.Yes
If yes; please provide the Mining Permit number and include a copy with your application: 6 i—? i;
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?
IK7 No
❑ Yes
13) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
❑ 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
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
® No
❑ Yes
If yes, please briefly describe:
16) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
[3 No
❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
17) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
a No ❑ Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
18) Will mine dewatering discharges occur? (ATCIATO required for clay pits or dewatering with them. treatment)
-❑ No - aYes--
19) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur? (ATC or ATO required,
unless sand/gravel mining or closed -loop recycle system)
k7 No ❑ Yes
It 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 (Le_ 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 sheet(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 h_ttp:llh2o.enr_st_ate.nc.us/ws/PAMS list.htm for a list of approved polyacrylamide (PAMS)
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?
0 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 NCAG 2H .0219.)
21) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
13 No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg_ of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
El No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg_ or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
U 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 underthis 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 Management) 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).
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1. 1 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.G. 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.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true; complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Fi ; ; ay, mar_tnp
Title: Owner
Applicant)
a f19 0 9 -
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR.
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
❑ Check for $100 made payable to NCDENR —NA
0 This completed application and all supporting documents
❑ Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status
ID 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
0 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
controlsBMPs, 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 1 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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OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN
MORTON MINERALS
US Highway 401
Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC
Prepared in accordance with General Permit No. NCG020000
Modification NCG020637
December 10, 2008
Owner
Morton Minerals
121 Garnett Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Prepared BY:
Walton Engineering
P.O. Box 564
Burgaw, North Carolina 28425
WALTQN ENGINEERIN

Mining 012erations
In Phase I of mining, water that collects in the mine pit will be pumped out into a man
made canal along the perimeter of the mined area limit. Sediment from the water will 7
settle in the canal and water will infiltrate back into the ground. The excess water will beQrg- -
pumped via an 8" floating pump into the previously mined pit adjacent to the site. An IS"
outlet pipe will be provided to handle overflow in case of storms or in case deg;catering
exceeds the infiltration capacity of the reclaimed mine pit. The bufYcr areas around the
settling pond will be maintained so that rainwater and runoff water from the stockpiles
will flow into the mine pit. When mining is completed, the entire mine area will form a
pond per the reclamation plan in the State Mining Permit Application.
Pumping_FEMuencv
The mine in Phase I of the mining process will be pumped as needed to keep the area dry
for mining. Pump periods will be monitored by hour meters attached to the pumps. For
pumps with no hour meters a pump log will be maintained. These records will be used
to determine the Total Flow per the monitoring requirements in Table 1. If there is a
negative effect found on the hydrology in the area, the pumping frequency will be
modified accordingly -
Hydrology Monitoring
There will be 4 monitoring wells installed around the mine area to monitor the effects on
the hydrology in the area. There will one installed along the southeast side, southwest
side, and northwest side where the undisturbed buffer abuts the wetlands. The wells will
be 2' in diameter at a depth of 10' b.g.s. (below ground surface) using standard well
screen. The well riser will be approximately 3' -- 4' a.g.s. (above ground surface) so that
the wells will be easy to see when sampling.
For the first six months the wells will be checked on a biweekly basis. After the first six
months the wells will be checked monthly. After one year of mining the wells will be
checked quarterly unless the previous results prove it to be necessary to monitor more
frequently.
Maintenance
The settling pond will be checked regularly and sediment will be removed as needed.
The pond will be maintained at a minimum depth of 4' below the spillway outlet and a
maximum depth of 15'. The sediment basin and outlet pipe will be monitored accordingly
and sediment will be removed as needed. The spillway will be checked on a regular basis
and maintained as needed.
Discharme Monitoring

Discharge monitoring and reporting will be performed as specified in Table 1. If the
effluent limitations are greater than specified in Table 2 the monitoring frequency will be
modified to monthly monitoring of the effluents.
Monitorine Reports
Discharge monitoring results in accordance with the terms of this permit, NCG020000,
shall be submitted no later than 30 days from the end of the monitoring period. Duplicate
signed copies of all reports required shall be submitted to the NC DENR Division of
Water Quality, Water Quality Section, ATTENTION: Central Files, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
The mine operator will report orally any noncompliance within 24 hours after becoming
aware of the noncompliance.
Table 1. Monitoring Requirements for Mine Dewatering
Discharge
Characteristics
Units
Measurement
Frequency
Sample
Type
Sample
Location
PH
S.U.
Quarterly
Grab
E
Settleable Solids
ml/l
Quarterly
Grab
E
Total Suspended Solids
mg/1
Quarterly
Grab
E
Turbidity
NTU
Quarterly
Grab
E.. or U_ D
Total Flown
I MG I
Quarterly I
I
E
Table 2. Effluent Limitations for Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering
Discharge Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monthly Average
Daily Maximum
Settleable Solids
0.1 nrl/1
0.2 ntUl
Total Suspended Solids (Industrial Sand Mining)
25 mg/l
45 mg/I
pH Range
-
6.0 - 9.0
Turbiditv (Freshwater non -trout streams)
-
50 NTU
Turbiditv (Non -trout lakes and saltwaters)
-
25 NTU
Turbiditv (Trout waters)
-
10 NTU

Well/Pit Recharge in Unconfined A,guifer with Steady Flow, No Recharge
C.L.
--------------- -/-DTWL
TD r----aPIT/WELL
H hiw
CONFINING LAYER
a SEAL f d D
16879,6
j _ _ ORIGINAL WATER TABLE
h2
Hvdraulic Conductivities of Granular Materials [mldavl
Material
I Lower Limit
Upper Limit
Average
Clay Soils (surface)
1 0.01
0.2
0.105
Deep Clay Beds
1.00E-08
1.00E-02
5.00E-03
Loam Soils (Surface)
I 0.1
1
0.550
Fine Sand
1
5
3.0
Medium Sand
5
20
12.5
Coarse Sand
20
100
60
Gravel
100
1000
550
Sand and Gravel Mixes
5
1001
52.5
Clay, Sand, Gravel
Mixes (till)
0.001
0.1
0.0505
Assumptions:
(1) Consider excvation/pit as well.
(2) Vertical flow insignificant. (Dupuit-
Forcheimer)
Reference: Bouwer, 1978, Groundwater
Hydrology, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York,
Enter Calc. Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter ` Enter Calc. Calc. Calc.
K
K I H I Pit/Well Radius, rw
hiw
h2
DTW
TD
r2 (=500rw)
hw Q
m/day
fUday I ft I ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft
ft 1 gal/day
12.5
41.01 1 20 I 330
0
20
10
r 30
165,000
2.13E-01 62,033
0 j
#DIV/0! #>'DIV/01
0 I
(
#DIV/0! #DIV10!

Radius of Influence by Ellipse Equation
Project: Morton Minerals, Pit 3
Date: 8/28/2008
6arier
S = [4K(m2 +tam)/q]"
S = Radius of Influence (from wall if pit), ft
K = Hydraulic Conductivity, in/day
q = Drainage Rate = v/t, in/day
v = F x d, inches (of water drained from the soil)
F = Drainage porosity, in/in
z = Depth to Drain from Surface, ft
d = Drawdown, in
a = Depth of Barrier Below Drains, ft
m = Vertical Distance of Water Table Above Drain, ft
ASSUMPTIONS:
Horizontal flow only.
No inflows during specified time period, t.
Ignores evaporation and evapotranspiration.
!Vote: If only one drain is used, areas beyond S/2 will
not be influenced.
Comments
K =
z =
d =
m =
t =
; 492120 .';
in/day
ft
in
ft
days
"- 30.'00 .;_.'
-240.0 ...
10.000
.365 .
v = 60.00 inches
q = 0.16 in/day
S = 1,Q94 ft
I hereby certify that I personally
developed this spreadsheet and
programmed the equations (as shown)
into the spreadsheet. I also certify that
the calculations hereon were performed
by me or under my direct supervision,
*tSEAL � 16�
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OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN
MORTON MINERALS
US Highway 401
Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC
Prepared in accordance with General Permit No. NCG020000
Modification NCG020637
December 10, 2008
Owner
Morton Minerals
121 Garnett Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Prepared By:
Walton Engineering
P.O. Box 564
Burgaw, North Carolina 28425
WALTONEAiGNEERIN

Mining Q1eralions
In .Phase I of mining, water that collects in the mine pit will be pumped out into a man
made canal along the perimeter of the mined area limit. Sediment from the water will
settle in the canal and water will infiltrate back into the P-round_ The excess water will be
U
pumped via an 8" floating pump into the previously mined pit adjacent to the site. An 18"
outlet pipe will be provided to handle overflow in case of storms or in case dewatering
exceeds the infiltration capacity of the reclaimed mine pit. The butt-er areas around the
settling pond will he maintained so that rainwater and runoff water ti-om the stockpiles
will flow into the mine pit. When mining is completed, the entire mine area will form a
pond per the reclamation plan in the State Mining Permit Application,
Pumping Frequency
The mine in Phase I of the mining process will be pumped as needed to keep the area dry
for mining. Pump periods will be monitored by hour meters attached to the pumps. For
pumps with no hour meters a pump log will be maintained . These records will be used
to determine the Total Flow per the monitoring requirements in Table 1. If there is a
negative effect found on the hydrology in the area, the pumping frequency will be
modified accordingly.
Hvdrolo v Monitoring
There will be 4 monitoring wells installed around the mine area to monitor the effects on r
the hydrology in the area. There will one installed along the southeast side; southwest
side, and northwest side where the undisturbed buffer abuts the wetlands. The wells will
be 2' in diameter at a depth of 10' b.g.s. (below ground surface) using standard well . L-
screen. The well riser will be approximately 3' -- 4' a.g_s. (above ground surface) so -that y, A
the wells will be easy to see when sampling. UU
For the first six months the wells will be checked on a biweekly basis. After the first sixes
months the wells will be checked monthly. After one year of mining the wells will be �.
checked quarterly unless the prevtoris results prove it to be necessary to monitor more
frequently.
Maintenance
The settling pond will be checked regularly and sediment will be removed as needed.
The pond will be maintained a.t a minimum depth of4' below the spillway outlet and a
maximum depth of 15'. The sediment basin and outlet pipe will be monitored accordingly
and sediment will be removed as needed. The spillway will be checked on a regular basis
and maintained as needed.
Discharge Monitoring

Discharge monitoring and reporting will be performed as specified in Table 1. If the
effluent limitations are greater than specified in Table 2 the monitoring frequency will be
modified to monthly monitoring of the effluents.
Monitorin,- Reports
Discharge monitoring results in accordance with the terms of this permit, NCG020000,
shall be submitted no later than 30 days from the end of the monitoring period. Duplicate
signed copies of all reports required shall be submitted to the NC DENR Division of
Water Quality, Water Quality Section, ATTENTION.- Central Files, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617.
The mine operator will report orally any noncompliance within 24 hours after becorning
aware of the noncompliance.
Table 1. Monitoring Requirements for Mine De%vatering
Discharge..
Charneteiistics ?`
=Units
-MeaAirctnent
_ Fr`c u4nci"
"Sample
.4 ie
Sample
;Location
PH
S.U.
Quarterly
Gr-ab
E
Settleable Solids
nil/I
QuarterIN,
Grab
E
Total Suspended Solids
n-Lg/1
Quartcrl},
Grab
E
Turbidity
NTU
Quarterly
Grab
E. or U. D
Total Flow
MG
Quarterly
-
E
Table 2. Effluent Limitations for Process Wastewater and Mine Dewatering
Discharge Characteristics . <: "` _
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r
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Monthly,Average :.
Daily Maximum
Setticablc,Solids__
0_1.niUl -- -"�-�—
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Total Suspended Solids (Industrial Sand Mining)
25 nigh
45 mg/1
pH Range
-
6.0 - 9.0
Turbidity (FresInvater non -trout streams)
-
50 NTU
Turbidity (Non -trout lakes and sallwaters)
125 NTU
Turbidity (Trout waters)
110 NTU

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Well/Pit Recharge in Unconfined Aquifer with Steady Flow No Recharge
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— r2
I
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16879461
Hvdraulic Conductivities of Granular Materials fm/davl
Material Lower Limit
I Upper Limit
Average
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0.2
0.105
Deep Clay Beds 1.00E-08
1.DOE-02
5.00E-03
Loam Soils (Surface) 0.1
1
0.550
Fine Sand I 1
5
3.0
Medium Sand 5F
20
12.5
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100
60
Gravel 1 1001
1000
550
Sand and Gravel Mixes 1 5
10D
52.5
Clay, Sand, Gravel I 0.001
Mixes (till)
D.1
0.0505
Enter Cale. Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter
I
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(1) Consider excvation/pit as well.
(2) Vertical flow insignificant. (Dupuit-
Forcheimer)
Reference: Bouwer, 1978, Groundwater
Hydrology, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York,
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r2 (=500rw)
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ft
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ft
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Radius of Influence by Ellipse Equation
Project: Morton Minerals, Pit 3
Date: 8/28/2008
Barrier
S = [4K(m2 +2am)/q]"2
S = Radius of Influence (from wall if pit), ft
K = Hydraulic Conductivity, in/day
q � brainage Rate = vlt, in/day
v = F x d, inches (of water drained from the soil)
F = Drainage porosity, in/in
z = Depth to Drain from Surface, ft
d = Drawdown, in
a = Depth of Barrier Below Drains, ft
m = Vertical Distance of Water Table Above Drain, ft
ASSUMPTIONS:
Horizontal flow only.
No inflows during specified time period, t.
Ignores evaporation and evapotranspiration.
Note: If only one drain is Used, areas beyond S/2 will
not be influenced.
Comments
K =
492.120
in/day
z =
30.00
ft
F =
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in/in
d =
240.0
in
m =
10.000
ft
a =
0.0
ft
t =
365
days
v = 60.00 inches
q = 0.16 in/day
S = 1 1.094 Ift
i hereby certify that I personally
developed this spreadsheet and
programmed the equations (as shown)
into the spreadsheet. I also certify that
the calculations -hereon were -performed
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
September 12, 2008
Ms. Jill Froward
Morton Minerals, Inc.
121 Garnet Lane
Jascksonville, NC 28546
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
SEP J.".9 z00g
BY:
Subject: Rescission of NPDES General Permit
Certificate of Coverage Number NCG0206 46 O0(30
Morton Minerals, Inc.
New Hanover County
Dear Ms. Howard:
On July 21, 2008, the Division of Water Quality received you request to rescind your coverage under
stormwater discharge Certificate of Coverage Number NCG020668, It has come to our attention that
Morton Minerals currently has two permits for the same facility, NCG020637 and NCG020668. In
accordance with your request, NPDES General Permit NCG020668 is rescinded, effective immediately,
while NCG020637 will remain active.
Operating a treatment facility, discharging wastewater or discharging specific types of stormwater to
waters of the State without valid coverage under an NPDES permit will subject the responsible party to a
civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day.
If the facility is in the process of being sold, you will be performing a public service if you would inform
the new or prospective owners of their potential need for NPDES permit coverage.
If you have questions about this matter, please contact Sarah Young at [phone], or the Water
Quality staff in our Wilmington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Wilmington Regional Office -Linda Willis
Stormwater Permitting Unit
DWQ Central Files - w/attachments
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 276994617 [phone]
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Customer service
1-977-623-6748

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Elijah T. Morton, President
Morton Minerals, Inc.
121 Garnett Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28456
Dear Mr. Morton:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross ir., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
January 13, 2006
.BAN 19 2046
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
. Cameron Pit
A COC NCG020668
New Hanover County i
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on November 17,
2005, 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 May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently
amended).
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 general permit allows the discharge of stormwater and certain types of wastewater
from your facility. In your Notice of Intent, you specified that only mine dewatering would be
discharged from this facility. If point -source discharges of stormwater occur, you will be
required to adhere to the conditions in this permit for stormwater discharges.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permit that
may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bethany Georgoulias at
telephone number [phone] ext. 529.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, F.E.
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone]
Customer Service
Internet h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]-
623-6748
NoNhCarol
atural,
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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. NCG020668
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,
Morton Minerals, Inc.
is hereby authorized to operate treatment systems, and is hereby authorized to discharge
stormwater and discharges associated with mine dewatering from a facility located at
Cameron Pit
U.S. Highway 421
Wilmington
New Hanover County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to the Cape Fear River, a class C-Sw
water, in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring
requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,11, III, IV, V, VI and VII of General Permit
No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective January 13, 2006.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day January 13, 2006.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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County: New Hanover, NCLocation
Stream Class: C-Sw Inc. —Cameron Pit
Receiving Stream: UT to the Cape Fear River
Subbasin: 03-06-17 (Cape Fear River Basin) [Join/ ICAL111:24,000

[Fwd: NOI from Morton Minerals - NCG020668]
Subject: [Fwd: NOI from Morton Minerals - NCG020668]
From: Ed Beck <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 10:23:05 -0500
To: Linda Willis <Linda.Willis@ncmail. net>
Linda
Please take a look at this.
Thanks
Ed
Subject: NOI from Morton Minerals - NCG020668
From: Bethany Georgoulias<[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 10:21:02 -0500
To: Ed Beck <[e-mail]>
Hi, Ed,
We've received an NOI from Morton Minerals, Inc. for the GP for Mining (NCG02) for
Cameron Pit (sand mining operation) in Wilmington. From the application and old
SPU files, it appears this site has been around for a few years and had originally
applied for NCG02 in 2002 - only that application was returned as incomplete
because we did not have a valid Mining Permit. This recent submittal included a
copy of the Mining Permit, apparently issued back in February 2002. It's unclear
if operations will be new or they "forgot" to reapply for NCG02 three years ago.
The operation (will?) discharge mine dewatering water to a UT to the Cape Fear,
classified C-Sw in that segment.
Attached is a copy of the NOI. Does the WiRO have any concerns with issuing a COC
to this facility? Also, are there any potential wetlands impacts that should be
addressed in the process'
Thanks,
BG
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NC DENR DWQ
Stormwater Permitting Unit
[phone], ext. 529
[e-mail]
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Subject: [Fwd: NOI from Morton Minerals - NCG020668]
From: Ed Beck <Ed.Beck @ncmail.net>
Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 10:23:05 -0500
To: Linda Willis <[e-mail]>
Linda
Please take a look at this.
Thanks
Ed
Subject: NOl from Morton Minerals - NCG020668
From: Bethany [e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 10:21:02 -0500
To: Ed Beck <[e-mail]>
Hi, Ed,
We've received an NOT from Morton Minerals, Inc. for the GP for Mining (NCG02) for
Cameron Pit (sand mining operation) in Wilmington. From the application and old
SPU files, it appears this site has been around for a few years and had originally
applied for NCG02 in 2002 - only that application was returned as incomplete
because we did not have a valid Mining Permit. This recent submittal included a
copy of the Mining Permit, apparently issued back in February 2002. It's unclear
if operations will be new or they "forgot" to reapply for NCG02 three years ago.
The operation (will?) discharge mine dewatering water to a UT to the Cape Fear,
classified C-Sw in that segment.
Attached is a copy of the NOT. Does the WiRO have any concerns with issuing a COC
to this facility? Also, are there any potential wetlands impacts that should be
addressed in the process?
Thanks,
BG
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NC DENR DWQ
Stormwater Permitting Unit
[phone], ext. 529
bethany_georgoulias@ncmail
net
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Photocopy of USGS Castle Mayne
Quadrangle (1997)
Figure New Hanover County, NC
7.5 Minute Series (Topographic)
1 Scale: I'= 2000'
Site Location Map
Morton Minerals, Hwy 421,
Wilmington, NC
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Elite Construction and Grading, Inc.
Jimmy Walker
PO Box 99
Rocky Point, NC 28457
Dear Mr. Walker:
Michael F. Easiey, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek. P.E. Director
F
1l, Division of Water Quality
MAR 0 1 �uO5
February 25, 2005 LB Y:
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Ogden Sand Mine
COC NCG020648
New Hanover County
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on November 12,
2004 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 May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently
amended).
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 general permit allows the discharge of stormwater and certain types of wastewater
from your facility. In your Notice of Intent. you specified that only mine dewatering would be
discharged from this facility. If point -source discharges of stormwater occur, you will be
required to adhere to the conditions in this permit for stormwater discharges.
In addition, please be aware that mine dewatering at your site has the potential to impact
adjacent wetlands. The specific requirements for mine dewatering at facilities near wetlands can
be found in Section C, Part 1 of your permit (Part III Page 5 of 9). You must have an approved
Operation and Maintenance Plan before mine dewatering discharges occur at your facility.
Discharging mine dewatering wastewater without Plan approval will be subject to enforcement
action. An Operation and Maintenance Plan for your facility must be submitted to the
Wilmington Regional Office within 60 days of your receipt of this permit. Contact Ed Beck at
the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone] for more information about the approval
process.
NoZhCarolina
,lVatimally
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.mus 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recyded110% Post Consumer Paper

This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources. Coastal Area Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permit that
may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Jonathan Diggs at
telephone number [phone] ext. 537.
Sincerely.
0RlGINAL SIGNED BY
BRADLEY BENNETT
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files

rr'
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG020648
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,
Elite Construction and Grading, 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 recycling overflow from a facility located at
Ogden Sand Mine
Harris Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
New Hanover County
to receiving waters designated as Smith Creek, a class C Sw water in the Cape Fear River Basin in accordance with
the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, 111, IV, V, V1 and VII
of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shal I become effective February 25, 2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 25, 2005
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
BRADLEY BENNETT
Alan W: Klimek, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Name: Ogden Sand Mine NCG020648
Short Name: gdnSnd
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Comment: Ogden Sand Mine NCG020648 subbasin 03-06-23, Cape Fear River Basin, New
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o�0F W A 19 Michael F. Easley
` Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
4 Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April 2, 2004
Mr. Elijah T. Morton, President
Morton Minerals, Inc.
121 Garnett Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28456
APR 0 R �444
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Cameron Pit
COC NCG020637
New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Morton:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on October 29, 2001, 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..
Due to Fecal Coliform concerns from Shellfish Sanitation Recreational Water Quality Section, Fecal Coliform
shall be monitored quarterly, grab at the effluent in addition to the monitoring requirements for nine dewatering in
Section C, table 6.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application. Unless such demand is
made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Water
Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of
coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division
of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other
Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mack Wiggins at telephone number 919/733-
5083 ext. 542.
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLIAM C. MILLS
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
7SwY
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020637
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.
Morton Minerals, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge mine dewatering from a facility located at
Cameron Pit
US Highway 412
northwest of Wilmington
New Hanover County
to receiving waters designated as Cape Fear River, class C Swp waters, in the Cape Fear River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, I1, 111,
IV, V, VI and VII of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective April 2. 2004
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day April 2, 2004
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLIAM C. MILLS
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Quadrangle (1997)
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New Hanover County, NC
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Scale: 1 "= 2000'
Site Location Map
Morton Minerals, Hwy 421,
Wilmington, NC
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