NCG020136_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20090924

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Ms. Helen Holshouser
Carolina Quarries, Inc.
805 Harris Granite Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Subject:
Dear Ms. Holshouser:
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
September 24, 2009
Notice of Violation
Tracking No. NOV-2009-PC-0761
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
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Gan Mining
OC Number NCG020136
Rowan County, NC
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) report -Tor the inspection conducted at
the subject facility on August 26, 2009, by Ms. Barbara Sifford of this Office. Thank you for your
assistance and cooperation during the inspection.
This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation (v"OV) due to the facility's failures to update and
implement the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, and comply with all monitoring requirements, in
violation of the subject Stormwater Permit and North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1, as detailed
in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Qualitative Monitoring, Analytical Monitoring Sections
of the attached report. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with the
terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by October 26, 2009, addressing the
above -noted violations in the attached report. In responding to the violations, please indicate a schedule for
obtaining compliance with these permit conditions, you may address your comments to the attention of Ms.
Marcia Allocco.
Mooresville Regional office
Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwateiqualiLi.org
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Carolina Quarries
September 24, 2009
The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning the report, please do
not hesitate to contact Ms. Nfarcia Allocco or Ms. Sifford at [phone].
Sincereiv.
for Robert B. Krebs
Regional Office Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Mooresville Regional Office
Enclosure
cc: Shelton Sullivan, NPS-ACO Unit

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020136 Effective: 01/19/05 Expiration: 12/31/09 Owner: Carolina Quarries Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Rockwell White Quarry
County: Rowan 3399 Earnhardt Rd
Region: 1vlcoresville
Rockwell NC 28138
Contact Person: Kellie Wilhelm Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08126/2009 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 02:00 PNI
Primary Inspector: Barbara Sifford Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s): Ext.2196
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: n Compliant ® Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
Page: 1

Permit: NCG020136 Owner - Facility: Carolina Quarries Inc
Inspection Date: 08/26/2009 inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary;
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Permit: NCG02013e Owner - Facility: Carolina Quarries Inc
Inspection Date: 0812612009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? n Il n n
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
n
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? u
n
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n
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
n
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n
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
n
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n
n
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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n
n
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
n
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n
n
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
n
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n
n
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
n
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n
n
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
n
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n
n
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
n
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n
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# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
n
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n
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
n
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n
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
n
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n
n
Comment: No SWPPP available for review.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
n
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n
n
Comment: Site is inactive and owner was not aware that this is a requirement of
inactive sites.
Analytical Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
n
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
n
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00
Comment: No analytical has been performed on this site since it is inactive.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
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n
n
n
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
n
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n
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
n
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# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
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n
n
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Comment: Need to evaluate the drainage of the two quarries.
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�4. State of North Carolina
. .Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 17, 1999
BERT MEIJBOOM
ROCKWELL GRANITE COMPANY
P. O. BOX 1129
TUCKER, GA 30085
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Rockwell Granite Company
CDC Number NCGO20136
Rowan County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement .
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of general stormwater permit NCG020000
* Five copies of the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin on this permit which outlines permit components and
addresses frequently asked questions
* A Certificate of Coverage for your facility
* DWQ fee schedule
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Div ision may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not.affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
Please note that in 1998 Senate Bill 1366 established changes to the permit fee structure for DWQ permits effective
January 1, 1999. This change requires that you pay an annual fee to assure continued coverage under this permit.
You will be invoiced for this fee beginning next year. A copy of the current fee schedule is included with this letter.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Tony Evans of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 584
Sincerely,
Cey
for Kerr T. Stevens
Director, Division of Water Quality
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Mooresville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020136
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended.
ROCKWELL GRANITE COMPANY
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment systems and
discharges associated with mine dewatering and process wastewater from a facility located at
ROCKWELL GRANITE COMPANY
3399 EARNHARDT ROAD
SUPINGS MILL
ROWAN COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Second Creek in the Yadkin - Pee Dee River Basin in accordance with
the effluent limitations. monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, Ili, IV, V, and VI of
General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 17, 1999.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 17, 1999.
for Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 8, 1998
Dr. Bert F. Meijboom
Rockwell Granite Company
P.O. Box 829
Granite Quarry, N.C. 28072
Subject:Turbidity Investigation
Rockwell Granite Company
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Dr. Maijboom:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Investigation
Report for the investigation conducted on June 3, 1998 by
Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of this office.
If you should have any questions concerning this
matter or require additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact Mr. Bou-Ghazale or me.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Attachment
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`'• NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
919 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation
DATE OF INVESTIGATION: June 3, 1998
INVESTIGATED BY: Samar Bou-Ghazale SBG TIME SPENT: 4 hours
PLACE VISITED: Rockwell Granite Company
PHYSICAL LOCATION: Rowan County
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 829
• Granite Quarry, N.C. 28072
TELEPHONE #:
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
PERSONS CONTACTED: Dr. Bert Maijboom
REASON FOR VISIT: Compliance inspection for turbidity
COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department
REPORT:
Mooresville Regional Office Staff conducted a follow up
investigation at Rockwell Granite Company on June 3, 1998.
Only one discharge was noted at that time. Turbidity was
measured at 26.2 NTU, which is below the allowed turbidity of 50
NTU.

NUC I IAEL F. LASLFY
State of North Carolina
I)ep lriment Ot Al-Sli(V '
1'. O.lit )\ G,-19 M-PLY TO: Anita l-eVeul.e-Quicless
kinvironment'A Divisicm
Telephone No: [phone]
27(iO'?-O(i29 FM: [phone]
;March 1 T 1999
�h. Stanford D. Baird
Kennedy. Covington, Lobdell & Hickman, L.L.P.
100 North Tryon Street. Suite 4200
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-4006
RE: Payment of Settlement
Rockwell Granite Company
Ro,,\,an County. SS 98-003/98 E H R 1310
Dear lair. Baird:
On behalf of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources this letter will
acknowledge receipt of Rockwell Granite Company's check number 4373 in the amount of
$1,922.67. This payment constitutes a full and complete settlement of the above referenced
matter.
Enclosed for vour records is an executed copy of the Settlement Agreement.
1 am closing my file on this matter. If you have any further questions concerning this
case- please contact me.
Very truly dour
Anita LeVeaut-Quigle
Assistant Attorney Ge:
ALQ/na
cc: Bob Sledge
Barbara Christian
ep:31225

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE OFFICE OF
ROWAN COUNTY
ROCKWELL GRANITE COMPANY,
Petitioner,
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES,
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
98 EHR 1310
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of
Water Quality ("DENR"), Respondent, and Petitioner, Rockwell Granite Company
("Petitioner"), hereby enter into this Settlement Agreement ("Agreement") in order to amicably
resolve matters in controversy as it relates to the civil penalty assessment. This matter arose out
of the assessment of civil penalties and costs totaling two thousand three hundred and twenty-
two dollars and sixty-seven cents ($2,322.67), imposed upon Petitioner on September 2, 1998,
for alleged violations of the Water and Air Resources Act, N.C.G.S. 143-211, et seq., ("the
Act"). This assessment of civil penalties and allegations are memorialized in the Findings and
Decisions and Assessments of Civil Penalties, dated September 2, 1999.
DENR and the Petitioner have reached the following settlement agreement in this matter:
1. The Petitioner will pay one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two dollars and
sixty-seven cents ($1,922.67), ("Settlement Amount") to DENR in settlement in the manner
hereinafter described. The Settlement Amount shall be made in a lump sum payment payable on
or before March 1, 1999.
2. The payment shall be by check made payable to the North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources (or to "DENR") at the following address:
Ms. Nancy K. Andrews
Attorney General's Office
Environmental Protection Division
Post Office Box 629
Raleigh, NC. 27602-0629
3. The breach of any condition of Paragraphs one or two by Petitioner, will render
due and payable the entire amount of the civil penalty assessment, i.e., two thousand three
hundred and twenty-two dollars and sixty-seven cents ($2,322.67).

4. Petitioner represents that it is operating in good faith to comply with permits
issued to it by DENR and to comply with applicable laws.
5. Petitioner and DENR expressly stipulate and acknowledge that, by entering into
this Agreement, Petitioner neither admits or denies the allegations contained in the Findings and
Decisions and Assessment of Civil Penalties, however, upon a breach of this Agreement by
Petitioner, the sole issue in any action by DENR is to collect the ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THE CIVIL
PENALTY ASSESSLIENT, i.e., two thousand three hundred and twenty-two dollars and sixty-seven
cents ($2,322.67), in accordance with the terms of paragraph three above and will be limited to
the Petitioner's compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
6. DENR agrees to accept the payment of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-
two dollars and sixty-seven cents ($1,922.67), in complete satisfaction of the civil penalty
assessment subject to the terms of this Agreement.
7. Nothing in this Agreement shall restrict any right of DENR to take any
enforcement action against Petitioner for any future violations, i.e., violations occurring after
June 3, 1998 of G.S. 143-215 et. seq., 15A NCAC .0200 and any other rule or statute .
8. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and is entered into knowingly,
intelligently, and voluntarily.
This the 2nd day of February, 1999.
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
Attorney Gk4A-,-
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A�k
BY:
Anita LeVeaux-Quigles
Assistant Attorney Gene al
N. C. Department of Justice
Environmental Division
Post Office Box 629
Raleigh, NC 27602-0629
[phone]

FOR THE DIVISION OF LAND
RESOURCES
Rex Gleason; Water Quality
Regional Engineer
Date:
PETITIONER:
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Rockwell Granite Company
Date: .21,;)gy

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
�uA. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN CEIPT REQUESTED
Dwight L. Crowell
Rockwell Granite Company
Post Office Box 829
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Dear Mr. Crowell:
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D E• N R
September 4, 1998
SP 190
SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of
N.C. General Statute(s) 143-215.1
Rockwell Granite Company
Rowan County
File No. SS 98-003
NPDES Permit No. NCG020136
This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Rockwell Granite Company
in the amount of $2322.67, including $322.67 in enforcement costs.
Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action was
taken under the authority vested in me pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Any continuing violation(s) may be the
subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will
not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of:
Ms. Coleen Sullins
Water Quality Section Chief
Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
OR
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2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed
justification for such request: 11
A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the
reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for
contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment
letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an
administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues
in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and
stipulation form and a detailed statement that you believe establishes whether:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 14313-
282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage
resulting from the violation;
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous
violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of:
Water Quality Section Chief
Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
No
3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any statement in this assessment letter, you must request
an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written
petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter
150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must
File your original petition with the
Office of Administrative Hearings
P.O. Drawer 27447
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447
and
Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to
General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687

Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date
stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter
being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to
collect the penalty. Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for
violations that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa Manuel at [phone],
extension 532 or Susan Wilson at extension 215.
Sincerely,
1 ,
A. Preston Howard, Jr_, P.E.
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r STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT :.
COMMISSION ,
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT } WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST } ADMYNISTRATTVE HEARING AND
PERMIT NO. } STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO.
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality
dated, , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SIGNATURE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ROWAN
IN THE MATTER OF:
ROCKWELL GRANITE COMPANY
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
FOR VIOLATIONS OF: }
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL )
STATUTE 143-215.1 AND )
15A NCAC 213.0200 AND )
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000 )
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG020136)
FILE No. SS 98-003
FINDINGS AND DECISIONS
AND ASSESSMENT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES
Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ),
make the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. Rockwell Granite Company is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of North Carolina. Rockwell Granite Company owns and operates a quarry site
near Granite Quarry, Rowan County.
B. General Permit No. NCG020000 was issued on July 31, 1992, effective September 1,
1992, with an expiration date of August 31, 1997. Rockwell Granite Company was
issued Certificate of Coverage No. NCG020136 on December 16, 1993, effective
December 16, 1993, and to remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. In
July 1997, the Company submitted the permit renewal application and application
processing fee to the Division.
C. Certificate of Coverage No. NCG020136 contains the following relevant monthly
average effluent limitation:
Parameter Limitation Units
Turbidity, freshwater non -trout streams 50 NT Us
D. The North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A, Chapter 2B .0211(3)(k) states the
turbidity in the receiving water will not exceed 50 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU)
in streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTU in streams, lakes or reservoirs
designated as trout waters; for lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the
turbidity will not exceed 25 NTU; if turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural
background conditions, the existing turbidity level cannot be increased. Compliance with
this turbidity standard can be met when land management activities employ Best
Management Practices (BMPs) recommended by the Designated Nonpoint Source
Agency. BMPs must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper
design, installation, operation and maintenance of such BMPs.
E. On December 4, 1997, January 30, and June 3, 1998, the Division of Land Resources
inspected Rockwell Granite Company and found the Company to be in violation of its
Mining Permit.

F. On December 4, 1997, DWQ staff inspected Rockwell Granite Company. Effluent tests
were conducted for turbidity below the Company's Silt Basins number 2 and 4. The
results were 394 NTU and 640 NTU, respectively. The corresponding turbidity monthly
average values for December 1997 were 412 NTU and 640 NTU, respectively.
G. On December 4, 1997, DWQ staff conducted turbidity measurements in the receiving
stream approximately 1000 feet below the effluent discharge. The turbidity in the
receiving stream was 463 NTU. The receiving stream begins at the effluent discharge.
H. On March 25, 1998, DWQ staff took turbidity measurements of the effluent below the
Company's Silt Basins number 2 and 4. The results were 78.5 NTU and 465 NTU,
respectively. The corresponding turbidity monthly average values for March 1998 were
78.5 NTU and 487.5 NTU, respectively.
I. The receiving stream, Second Creek, is classified as Class C Waters.
There is no previous record of enforcement action against Rockwell Granite Company.
K. The costs to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $322.67.
Based upon the above Findings of Facts, I make the following:
II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
A. Rockwell Granite Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A
pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4).
B. The receiving stream, Second Creek, receives effluent discharge from Rockwell Granite
Company, and constitutes waters of the State within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6)
and G.S. 143-212(6).
C. The Division of Land Resources determined Rockwell Granite Company to be in
violation of the required Best Management Practices contained within the Company's
Mining Permit.
D. Rockwell Granite Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Certificate of Coverage
No. NCG020136 on 2 occasions on December 4, 1997 when the permittee permitted
waste to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average
permitted effluent limit for Turbidity.
E. Rockwell Granite Company violated G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) and Certificate of Coverage
No. NCG020136 on 2 occasions on March 25, 1998 when the permittee permitted waste
to be discharged into the waters of the State in violation of the monthly average permitted
effluent limit for Turbidity.
F. Rockwell Granite Company violated G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and 15A NCAC 2B.0211(3)(k)
on December 4, 1997, because stream sample collected showed a violation of the
turbidity standard. The Division of Land Resources had previously determined that the
Company was not in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design,
installation, operation, and maintenance of the necessary Best Management Practices.
G. General Statute 143-215.6A (a) (1) provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten
thousand dollars per day may be assessed against a person who violates any
classification, standard, limitation, or management practice established pursuant to G.S.
143-214.1, 143-214.2 or 143-215.

III
H. General Statue 143-215.3(a)(9) provides that the reasonable costs of any investigation,
inspection or monitoring survey may be assessed against a person who violates any
regulation, standard, or condition of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 or
special order or other document issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.2.
I. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, has the authority to assess civil
penalties in this matter.
Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following:
DECISION:
Accordingly, Rockwell Granite Company is hereby assessed a civil penalty of:
$ 11000 For of the two 2 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG020136, by discharging waste
into the waters of the State in violation of permit monthly average
effluent limit for Turbidity in December, 1997.
$ 1 , O 4.O For of the two Z violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG020136, by discharging waste
into the waters of the State in violation of permit monthly average
effluent limit for Turbidity in March, 1998.
For O of _one C1) violation of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and 15A
NCAC 2B. 20 11(3)(k) on December 4, 1997, by exceeding the
water quality Turbidity standard.
$� 4 O Q_ TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY which is percent of the
maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A
$ 322.67 Enforcement costs.
$ 2 Z_. &"1 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered the
factors listed in G.S.143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
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(DATE) Weston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 28, 1998
MEMORANDUM: Don Safrit
FROM: Rex Gleason
PREPARED BY: Samar Bou-Ghazale S 8 G
SUBJECT: Fast Track Enforcement
Violations of North Carolina General Statute
143-215, 1 (a)(6) and NPDES General
Permit No. NCG020136
Rockwell Granite Company
Rowan County, North Carolina
Attached please find an enforcement report which details violations of the subject
permit and General Statute by Rockwell Granite Company. Based on our review of the
response to this Office's Notice of Intent to recommend enforcement, it is still
recommended that enforcement be taken against Rockwell Granite Company.
Please advise if you have questions or require additional'information
Attachments
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ROWAN
IN THE MATTER OF:
ROCKWELL GRANITE COMPANY
FOR VIOLATIONS OF:
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL
STATUTE 143-215.1
AND
NPDES PERMIT NO. NCG020136
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
FILE No. SS
FINDINGS AND DECISIONS
AND ASSESSMENT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES
Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statue (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr
Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following:
I. FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. Rockwell Granite Company is a corporation organized and existing under the Iaws of the
State of North Carolina. Rockwell Granite Company owns and operates a quarry site
near Granite Quarry, Rowan County.
B. On December 4, 1997, DWQ staff inspected Rockwell Granite Company. Effluent tests
were conducted for turbidity below the Company's two settling ponds. The results were
640 NTU and 394 NTU. Both results reflect violations of the permit limitation for
turbidity, which is 50 NTU. Effluent tests were also conducted on March 25, 1998 at the
same locations and the results were 78.5 NTU and 465 NTU, respectively.
C. On December 4, 1997, DWQ staff conducted turbidity measurements in the receiving
stream approximately 1000 feet below the settling ponds. The turbidity in the receiving
stream was 463 NTU. The stream turbidity standard is 50 NTU, as set forth in 15A
NCAC 2B.0211 (3) (k).
D Staff costs and expenses associated with detecting the violations, defining their nature
and extent, and bringing the enforcement action totaled $322.67.
Based upon the above Findings of Facts, I make the following:
II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
A. Rockwell. Granite Company is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A
pursuant to G.S. 143-2I2(4).
B. Rockwell Granite Company violated G.S. 143-215.1 and NPDES permit No. NCG
020136 on 4 occasions, 2 on December 4, 1997 and 2 on March 25, 1998 by discharging
wastewater into the water of the state in violation'of its permit limitation.
C. Rockwell Granite Company violated G.S. 143-215.1 and 15NCAC 2B.0211(3)(k) on 1
occasion on December 4, 1997 by discharging wastewater into the water of the state in
violation of the stream water quality standard for turbidity.

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D. General Statute 143-215.6A (a) (1) provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten
thousand dollars per day may be assessed against a person who violates any
classification, standard, limitation, or management practice established pursuant to G.S.
143-214.1, 143-214.2 or 143-215.
E. General Statue 143-215.3(a) (9) provides that the reasonable costs of any investigation,
inspection or monitoring survey may be assessed against a person who violates any
regulation, standard, or condition of any permit issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1 or
special order or other document issued pursuant to G.S. 143-215.2.
F. There is no previous record of enforcement action against the violator.
G. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A (h), has the
authority to assess civil penalties.
Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following:
III DECISION:
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A in determining the amount of the penalty, I have taken into account
the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and considered the factors listed in G.S. 143-282.1.
Accordingly, Rockwell Granite Company is hereby assessed a civil penalty of:
$ For of two (2) violations of G.S. 143-215.1 and NPDES No.
NCG020136 on December 4, 1997.
$ For of two (2) violations of G.S. 143-215.1 and NPDES No.
NCG020136 on March 25, 1998.
$ For of one (1)violation of G.S. 143-215.1 and 15NCAC
2B.0211(3)(k) on December 4, 1997.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY which is percent of the
maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A (a)
$ 322.76 Enforcement costs.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered the
factors listed in G.S.143B-282.1 (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or
to private property resulting from the violations;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violations;

(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
(DATE) A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality

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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ENFORCEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Type:
Violator:
Address:
Registered Agent
Regional Office:
2
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Limit & Stream Standard Violations
Rockwell Granite Company
P.O. Box 829
Granite Quarry, N.C. 28072
Mr. Dwight L. Crowell
20 North Salisbury Street
Salisbury, N.C. 28144
Mooresville
The degree and extend of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health,
or to private property resulting from the violations:
Turbidity prevents the penetration of sunlight decreasing productivity and increasing
water temperature. Turbidity can also be an indicator of sedimentation which can bury
and/or alter the benthic organisms as well as interfere with the reproduction and egg
laying of many aquatic species.
The duration and gravity of the violations:
Violations were found on December 4, 1997 and in March 25, 1998.
The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality:
Refer to 1.
The cost of rectifying the damage:
The cost of rectifying the damage includes the proper construction of BMPs. Also, costs
will include restoring the stream beds.
The amount of money saved by noncompliance:
Money saved could include any costs associated with constructing, implementing, and
maintaining proper BMPs.
Whether the violations were committed willfully or intentionally:

7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over
Which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority:
No previous record of enforcement action against the violator.
8. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures:
COST CATEGORY AMOUNT
a. Investigator 8 hrs.x $21.86 = $174.88
b. Clerical Support 1 hr. x $10.60 = $10.60
c. Regional Supervisor Review lhr. x $37.19 = $37.19
d. Administrative Review 100.00 = $100.00
TOTAL $322.67
9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. Individual vs.'large corporation):
Rockwell Granite Company is a corporation registered in Georgia that has been doing
business in North Carolina since 5/23/1994.
10. Violators degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance:
Violator has been cooperative.
11. Mitigation Circumstances:
Streambed could be restored by the removing the deposited sediment.
12. Assessment Factors:
a.. IWC: I00%
b. Receiving Stream: Second Creek "C "
c. SOC/JOC status/negotiations: NIA
e. Copy of limits page in permit: Attached
f. Damage: N/A
CERTIFICATION PAGE

I certify that the information in this report is true to the st of o ledge.
Signature of Principal Investigator(s): -ramL�j
DATE: Lxq! �z!

GRANITE QUARRIES USA, INC.
P.O. Bux 1030
Tucker, GA 30085.1030
USA
GENERAL PERMIT RENEWAL
NC DEHNR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY / WO SECTION
STORMWATER GROUP
PO BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 27626
July 30, 1997
Sir
3145 Tucker -Norcross Ed. TEL:[phone]
Suite 2G1 mt:770. 621. 0020
Tucker, GA 30084-2125 http://www.GraniteUSA.com
E: GENERAL PERMIT RENEWAL: ROCKWELL GRANITE CO. Permit tjCG 020136
Please find enclosed the permit renewal information pertaining to the granite quarry
mentioned above together with the application processing fee of $ 400.
Rockwell Granite Co, is fully owned by Granite Quarries USA which is based in Tucker
GA.
Yours sincerely
Dr. Bert Meijboom Pr Sci Nat
Group Geologist
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ROCMELL GRANITE COMPANY 4-94
P. 0. BOX 1030 {20
TUCKER. GA 30085 53t .
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INVOICE AND PERMIT RENEWAL
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ROCKWELL GRANITE CO.
Permit NCGO20136
Application Processing fcc (payable to NCDEHNR).......... .......... $ 400.00
PERMIT RENEWAL INFORMATION
The following is information currently in our database for your facility. Please review this
informations carefully and make sure that all necessary corrections are made in the space provided
to the tight of the current infarmadivn.
❑ No Revisions Required 0 Revisions Required
Facility Name:
ROCKWELL GRANITE CO.
Mailing Address:
P. O. BOX 1129
TUCKER, GA 30085
Facility Location:
NCSR 2623
SUPINGS MILL. NC 30085
Facility Contact:
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Phone Number: Fax Number:
77o Wg) 939-9834 04 2 72 8 l a i
E-mail Address:
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of
my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete and accurate.
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Print or Type name of person signing above Title
Please Mum this completed permit renewal form. $4W.00 application prooessing fee and any
relevant documentation to:
Cenral Permit Reacwal
Dvmon of Water Quality / WQ Section
Stormwater Groupp
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 2762.6-0535
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
March 26, 1998
CERTIFIED MAT-L
RETURN- RECEIPT REQUESTED
:.Rockwell Granite Company
W" Mr. Albert F. Meijboom
,-';!P.O. Box 829
,-Granite Quarry, N.C. 28072
=`Dear Mr.
Meijboom:
Subject: Notice gfRecommpridation
Egg Enfogccement
NCGS 143-215.1- Control
of Source of Water
Pollution
Permit Condition -
Failure to Meet
turbidity Limits
Rockwell Granite Quarry
COC NCG020136
Rowan County, N.C.
Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General
_ _ Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental
;;,�4�� - ;„� �9::" Management Commission of this Department to protect and
preserve the water and air resources of the State. The
Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to
enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations.
On March 25, 1998, Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of this
•- _ ., Office conducted an investigation at the subject
'-�_ facility. Effluent tests for turbidity below the two
s settling ponds were conducted. The results were 78.5 NTU
Land 465 NTU. Both results reflect violations of the.
�•- "`; ermit limitation for turbidity, which is 50 NTU. A150, a
Notice of Violation wad issued to Rockwell Granite Quarry
on January 5, 1998 for exceeding the turbidity Limits at
the above mentioned locations below the two settling
ponds.919 NORTH MAIN STREET MOORESVI LC NI G 81 15
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Mr. Albert F. Meijboom
March 26, 1998
Page 2
It is also our understanding that the Division of Land
Resources (MRO) found Rockwell Granite Quarry in violation of
required best management practices.
Pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A, penalties of up to $10,000.00
per day per violation may be assessed against any person who
violates any classification, standard, limitation or management
practice established pursuant to NCGS 143-.214.1, 143-214.2, or
143-215, or who violates or fails to act in accordance with the
terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit required by NCGS
143-215.1.
If you have an explanation for these violations that you
wish to present, please respond in writing to the Mooresville
Regional Office within (10) days after receipt of this notice.
Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is
still deemed appropriate your explanation will be forwarded to
the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration.
Please address your response to Mr. D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality
Regional Supervisor, at the address shown below.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do
not hesitate to contact Mr. Gleason or me at [phone], or
at the address shown on the letterhead.
Sincerely,
Barbara S. Christian, P.G.
Acting Regional Supervisor
CC: Rowan County Health Department
SBG

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 5, 1998'
CERTIFIEDMAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Rockwell Granite Company
Mr. Albert F. Meijboom
P.O. Box 829
Granite Quarry, N.C. 28072
Subject: Notice of -Violation
NCGS 143-215.1- Control of
Sources of Water Pollution
Permit Condition -Failure to
Meet Turbidity Limits
Rockwell Granite Quarry
COC NCG020136
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Meijboom:
Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes
(NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental Management
Commission of this Department to protect and preserve the water and
air resources of the State. The Division of Water Quality has the
delegated authority to enforce adopted pollution control rules and
regulations.
On December 4, 1997, Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of this Office
conducted an investigation at the subject facility. Effluent tests
for turbidity below the two settling ponds were conducted. The
results were 640 NTU and'394 NTU. Both results reflect violations
of the permit condition for turbidity, which is 50 NTU.
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Mr. Albert F. Meijboom
January 5, 1998
Page 2
It is also our understanding that the Division of Land
Resources (MRO) found Rockwell Granite Quarry in violation of
required best management practices.
Pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A, penalties of up to $10,000.00 per
day per violation may be assessed against any person who violates
any classification, standard, limitation or management practice
established pursuant to NCGS 143-214.1, 143-214.2, or 143-215, or
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of any permit required by NCGS 143-
215.1.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this
Office by no later than January 15, 1998 explaining action taken to
attain compliance with the permit requirements. Please address
your response to Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale in this Office.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do
not hesitate to contact Mr. Bou-Ghazale or me at [phone], or
at the address shown on the letterhead.
Sincerely,
D.Rex GI ason, P.E.
Acting Regional Supervisor
cc: Rowan County Health Department
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MOORESVILLA NC
Fax: 704 — W2 9W
For atterWon: Mr. Samar Sou- Ghamle
January 26, f998
Dear Sir
RE ROCKWELL GRANITE CO.
In reply to- your kOW dated ,January 5, 1998 and a letfer from Bryan MOM the week
MOM I discussed the issue with him
To reduce the prabMras w9h the turbidity In the water leaving our property wv havc
decided to undertake the flallow&V steps:
Rain water in the existing and active quarries will be pumped through discharge pipes
into tine old quarry pM at am white granite.
this pit will there sww as the It* settling•basin and S&V890 aroa.
The can &Lv ion of a new quarry road WN simultaneously resulf in a darn wal br an
adddiorW saditmnt basin; ftrs one will be equipped with a riser pipe, something which is
also consdmr Mr the old existing sedlmerr basin wh cn will serve as the Mid basin In
fts ono of basins (s" attached skoich),
A new sadLnent basin would be oons&wfed on the Wtule cameNla" properly to replace
the defective one there; this one wocdd require a rfp-rap channel tram the oveMw
These plans and oilier improvements to an adfacont road were discerned wdh the
adjacent neQhbor Mr. Deal; it was suggasfed that the riprmp would run across his property and
we would then oonstrucf a new r pipe underneath his road to the creek However the family
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INC.
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Box 1030 3145 Tucker -Norcross Rd.
tez:770. 939. 0165
Tucker, GA 30065-1030 Suite 201
FAX:[phone]
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DENR
Water Quality Section
Mooresville, NC
Fax: 704 — 663 6040
(Original by mail)
For attention: Mr. Rex Gleason
April 23, 1998
Dear Mr. Gleason
RE: TURBIDITY AT ROCKWELL GRANITE QUARRY
On April 16", 1998 1 received the letter from your department regarding the turbidity tests
carried out at our quarry by Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale on March 25, 1998. At your request I would
like to explain the reasons why the turbidity levels of these tests were still higher than the
compliance levels.
The DENR visited the site in December 1997, and at their request we visited Rowan
Granite to evaluate their solution for handling turbidity. We subsequently discussed several
proposals for solving the turbidity problem. It became Gear to us that to reduce the turbidity levels
at Rockwell a longer settling time would be needed. To achieve these lower levels the following
steps should be taken:
1. increase our sediment basin capacity by making the existing ones larger and adding on
more basins;
2. convert the basins from a weir type into riser barrel ones thus providing more time for the
sediment to settle out of the water;
3. test the use of flocculent in the basins. The pH levels need to be tested as initial concems
were that the pH level would be lowered or metals could be leaching out from the granite.
In December 1997 we developed and initiated a plan to address the turbidity problem.
Plans for larger basins were drafted and a rough mine plan was subsequently updated (copy
attached). A contractor was engaged to start the construction of a small DENR approved basin
(# 3, see map).
This basin was originally designed as a weir dam with filtration stone. However the basin
had to be redesigned as a riser barrel system because the neighbor objected to a riprap channel
and culvert across his property to the creek.

The construction of the remainder of the sediment basins began in early January, We
developed a double basin system whereby the dirtiest water (from quarries A and C) is pumped
into an upper basin (# 5), then discharged into a secondary basin (# 4). This system would allow
the water to stay on the property longer and produce the necessary time for the fine sift to settle.
We initiated and completed several phases of construction for these basins. Unfortunately the
completion of the basins was considerably delayed due to heavy rainfall during the first three
months of the year,
To date the situation is as follows:
Silt basin # 4 is nearing completion. The dam walls are in place and have been seeded.
The basin has a capacity of about 200 000 cu ft. The riser pipe will be installed once
basin # 5 has been completed and quarry water can be diverted into basin # 5.
2. Silt basin # 5 is also a riser barrel -type basin and is presently under construction; one
section of the wall has been completed and has been seeded. With a capacity of some
180 000 cu. ft., basin # 5 will act as an initial storage basin.
3. Silt basin # 2 will be the upper riser barrel storage basin in a similar double basin system.
It provides settling time for the fine silt before the water flows into the lower basin # 3.The
latter was completed and seeded in January.
4. Before the envisaged enlargement of basin # 2 starts, it will have to provide access to
remove waste material that had been dumped too close to the boundary. However,
attempts to dewater the basin have been hampered by rainfall. Once this has been
completed and the waste has been removed, the diversion channel will be cleaned and
blocked off. Presently this old channel allows surface water to flow from undemeath the
waste dump onto the adjacent property.
5. Following conversations with the Land Quality section tests are presently underway to
test a new type of flocculent. At a small scale, this proved to be successful, and the
Water Quality section has been asked to allow us to carry out tests at a larger scale in a
basin. If successful this would enable us to decrease the turbidity of the water to a level
below 50 NTU, and then pump the dear water out of the basin providing room for a next
batch of turbid water from the quarry.
To recapitulate the higher turbidity levels found by Mr. Bou-Ghazale were a reflection of
the workings presently undertaken at the quarry. The first sample (78.5 NTU) was taken
below the hole in the diversion channel next to basin # 2. The sample reflects surface
water run-off from undemeath the waste dump near Quarry C, as we have rerouted the
dirtiest water from Quart' C to a temporary stone -lined storage area near Quarry A.
Although this level is a significant drop from the DENR's readings in December, we
recognize that it is still elevated and are currently working to reduce this level.
Whilst the lower basin # 4 was under construction, water had to be diverted via a stone
lined channel into the small rock dam # 6. This emergency dam was used to temporarily
filter water leaving the property, so that sift basin #4 could be dewatered and
reconstructed. Unfortunately, ft was at the outflow of this dam during the diversion period
where Mr. Bou-Ghazale took the sample with a reading of 465 NTU. Currently, we have
routed the water back into basin #4, and only surface water is flowing to dam #6.

Once all the construction has been completed and the basins are in place we are looking
at the following scenario for the water management:
Run-off water from the area around quarry C will be collected in channels and basins # 1,
2 and 3 (basin # 1 is an older basin situated above basin # 2). Water will settle in # 2 after which it
will flow through a riser barrel into # 3. Water from # 3 will be allowed to flow out of the basin into
a riprap channel at a 10 angle towards the property boundary.
Water from the write quarries A and C will be pumped into silt basin # 5; water will settle
in here before it will flow through a riser barrel into # 4. Further settling will be allowed here before
it flows through a riser barrel into a rip rap channel towards the property boundary.
If you have any questions regarding these management practices, do not hesitate to
contact me.
Yours sincerely
Bert Meijboom
Group Geologist
704 — 279 3114 704 — 279 8101 fax

Permit No. NCG020000
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,
HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE STORMNATER UNDER THE
- - 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,
All owners or operators of stormwater point source discharges associated
with activities classified as Standard Industrial Classification Code 14
(mineral mining industry), except as specified below, including active
or inactive mining operations (including 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 are hereby authorized to discharge to the surface waters of
North Carolina or to a separate Storm sewer system conveying discharges
to surface waters. The following activities and their associated
stormwater discharges shall not have coverage under this General Permit:
peat shining, coal mining, metal mining, stormwater discharges from
mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from
asphalt operations, and oil and gas extraction operations.
The General Permit shall become effective on September 1, 1992.
The General Permit shall expire at midnight on Angust 31, 1997.
Signed this day July 31, 1992.
A.'Preston Howard, ., P.E., Acting Director
Division of Envirosunental Management
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until this permit expires or is modified or rescinded, the permittee is
authorized to discharge stormwater, overflow from facilities that recycle
process wastewater, and/or mine dewatering to the surface waters of North
Carolina after adequate treatment and/or management in accordance with an
approved Mining Permit by the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land
Quality Section, under the provisions and requirements of North Carolina
General Statute (NCGS) Chapter 74, Article 7, or under the provisions of NCGS
74-67 for borrow pits. All discharges shall be in accordance with the attached
schedules as follows:
Section A - Final Limitations and Controls for Stormwater and Wastewater
Discharges
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Section B - Minimum Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Section C - Schedule of Compliance
Standard Conditions for General Permits
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited
unless covered by another permit, authorization or approval.
This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance
with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard,
ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
All persons desiring to be covered by this General Permit must register with
the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM) by the filing of
a Notice of Intent (NOI) and applicable fees. The NOI shall be submitted and a
certificate of coverage issued prior to any new discharge of stormwater,
overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater, or mine dewatering
associated with a mining activity that has a point source discharge to the
surface waters of the state or existing discharge of stormwater which will
continue beyond October 1, 1992. The N0I shall contain a copy of the valid
mining permit for the mining activity issued by the Land Quality Section.
Any owner or operator not wishing to be covered or limited by this General
Permit may make application for an individual NPDES permit in accordance with
NPDES procedures in 15A NCAC 2H .0100, stating the reasons supporting the
request. Any application for an individual permit should be made at least 180
days prior to the time the permit is needed or prior to October 1, 1992 for
existing discharges of stormwater.
This General Permit does not cover activities or discharges covered by an
individual NPDES permit until the individual permit has expired or has been
rescinded. Any person conducting an activity covered by an individual permit
but which could be covered by this General Permit may request that the
individual permit be rescinded and coverage under this General Permit be
provided.

Permit No. NCG020000
PART 1
WiN KINOL _
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee Is authorized to discharge stormwater, overflow from facilities that recycle process
wastewater, and/or effluent from mine dewatering. Such discharges shall be controlled, limited,
and monitored as specified below:
1. The Permittee shall implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure that
contaminants do not enter surface waters via stormwater that comes In contact with any
unstabilized overburden, raw materials, intermediate products, finished products, byproducts
or waste products located on the site of the sources covered by this permit. A BMP plan shall be
developed in accordance with Part I, Section C of this permit for each facility covered by this
general permit.
2. The Permittee shall Implement management practices and the Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Plan that are included in the mining permit which have been approved by the Division of
Land Resources. The approved permit is considered a requirement or condition of this general
permit. Deviation from the approved permit, or approved amendment to the permit, shall
constitute a violation of the terms and conditions of this general permit. A signed copy of the
issued mining permit including the approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan and the
Reclamation Plan shall be maintained on the site at all times. Once an area Is released by the
Division of Land Resources in accordance with NCGS Chapter 74, Article 7, it shall no longer be
subject to this permit.
3. Equipment utilized during the mining activity on a site must be operated and maintained in
such a manner as to prevent the potential or actual pollution of the surface or ground waters of
the state. Fuels, lubricants, coolants, and hydraulic fluids, . or any other petroleum products,
shall not be discharged on to the ground or into surface waters. Spent fluids shall be disposed of
In a manner so as not to enter the surface or ground waters of the state and in accordance with
applicable state and federal disposal regulations. Any spilled fluids shall be cleaned up to the
maximum extent practicable and disposed of in a manner so as not to allow their entry into the
surface or ground waters of the state.
4. Above ground bulk storage of petroleum products and storage of Section 313 Water Priority
Chemicals shall have secondary containment devices within the first 12 months of permit
coverage for existing discharges and prior to beginning operations for new discharges to prevent
leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff.
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5. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - MINE DEWATERING ANWR OVERFLOW FROM FACILITIES THAT RECYCLE PROCESS
WASTEWATER.
Mine dewalering and/or overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater shall be limited and monitored by tho%permittee as specified below:
Total Flowl
Settleable Solids
Turbidity2
Total Suspended Solids 3
Total Suspended Solids 4
Sample Locations: E - Effluent
Units Isaecifvt Measurement Sample Sample'
Mon. Aye. Daily Max. F=uencv I= Location
E
0.1 mill 0.2 mill Monthly Grab E
Monthly Grab E
Monthly. Grab E
Monthly' Grab E
1 Total Flow shall be continuous flow measurement. Alternatively, pump curves and pump logs may be used as a means to record flow.
2 Turbidity monthly average limitation:
Trout waters 10 NTUs
Non -trout takes and all saltwaters 25 NTUs
Freshwater non -trout streams 50 NTUs
3 Total Suspended Solids for Industrial Sand Mining shall be limited to a monthly average of 25 mgA and a daily maximum of 45 mgA.
4 Total Suspended Solids for Phosphate Rock Mining shall be limited to a monthly average of 30 mgA and a daily maximum of 60 mgA.
BMP Conditions
1. The permittee shall utilize best management practices to ensure that contaminants do not enter the surface waters
as a result of blasting at fhe site.
2. The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing any chemical additive for
purposes of flocculation.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units In fresh waters, and shall not be less than 6.6 standard units
nor greater than 8.5 standard units for sail waters, and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples. (The pH for discharges into
streams designated swamp waters may be lower.)
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam In other than trace amounts.

B. MONITORING FiEWREMENTS - LAND DISTURBING ACTNITIES.
Stormwater discharges from any disturbed areas during land grading operations (except for sand and gravel mining operations) shall be monitored
by the permittee as specified below:
Stormwater Discharge llnh Monitoring- 3enuiremerits
Chi actL eristics Measurement Sample Sample
Frequency Il[Rt3 Location
Total Suspended Solids
mgll
oncelyear
Grab
SDO
Settleable Solids
MIA
oncelyear
Grab
SDO
Turbidity
NTUs
oncelyear
Grab
SDO
pH
Standard
oncelyear
Grab
SDO
'Sample locations: SDO - Stormwater Discharge Outfall
t Total precipitation and duration of the event measured shall be a representative storm event.
Storm Event UR" Monitoring Reaufrements
Characto[ stir
Total Event Precipitation inches oncelyear
Event Duration hours oncelyear

7. Monitoring Requirements - Vehicle Maintenance Activities.
Stormwater discharges from any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than 55 gallons of new molor oil per month when
averaged aver the calendar year shall be monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Stormwater Discharge Unb nit flag Reau1remoift
Characteristics Measurement Sample Sample
Fr2guencyl IYJ213 Location2
Total Flow3 M3 3/term SDO
Oii and Grease mg/I 3/term Grab SDO
Lead, Total Recoverable4 ug/I 3/term Grab SDO
Detergents (MBAS)5 mg/f 3/term Grab SDO
pH Standard 3/term Grab SDO
New motor oil usage gallons/month 3/term Estimate
not Measurement Frequency - 3/term - shall mean stormwater runoff associated with vehicle maintenance activity on -site. Existing facilities shaft be
to sampled once within six months of certificate of coverage Issuance and, where possible, prior to implementing BMP9 and development of the BMP Plan
,p at existing operations. Thereafter, sampling shall be conducted two times during the remaining permit term at Intervals of greater than eighteen
0 months apart and collected during the months of April through November.
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2 Sample Locations: SDO - Stormwater Discharge Outfall
a
(a
3 Total flow shall be measured continuously or calculated based on the amount of area draining to the outfall, the amount of bullt-upon area, and the total
(n amount of rainfall or estimated by the measurement of the flow at 20 minute Intervals during the rainfall event. Total precipitation and duration of the
event measured shall be a representative storm event.
4 Applies only for facilities at which fueling occurs.
5Detergent monitoring is required only at facilities which conduct vehicle cleaning operations.
Pt
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Storm Event Mon1loring Reguirements
Sharlicteristic r
Total Event Precipitation Inches 3/term
Event Duration hours 3/ to r m
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Pezn t No. NCG020000
Part 1
Section B: MINIMUM MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (unless otherwise approved
In writing by the Division of Environmental Management)
1. All erosion and sedimentation control facilities shall be inspected by or under the direction
of the permittee at least once every seven calendar days and within 24 hours after any storm
event that results in a discharge of runoff of stormwater from the site.
2. Stormwater runoff discharges shall be inspected by visual observation for color, foam,
outfall Staining, visible sheens and dry weather flows at the above frequency to evaluate the
effectiveness of the stormwater control facilities or practices. if any visible off -site
sedimentation is leaving the property, corrective action shall be taken to reduce the discharge of
sediments.
3. The permittee shall keep a record of Inspections. Visible sedimentation found off the site
shall be recorded with a brief explanation as to the measures taken to prevent future releases as
well as any measures taken to clean up the sediment that has left the site. This record shall be
made available to DEM or authorized agent upon request.
4. A log of the sampling data and of activities taken to implement BMPs associated with the
vehicle maintenance activities shall be maintained and incorporated into the BMP Plan.
5. A log of the sampling data and of activities taken to implement the BMP Plan shall be kept on
site for the duration of the permit term and made available to the Director immediately upon
request.
6. For purposes of the stormwater sampling required in this permit, all samples shall be
collected from the discharge resulting from a representative storm event (See Part II, Standard
Conditions, Section A). Samples shall be collected at intervals not less than one year apart. If
the stormwater runoff is controlled by a detention pond, the following sampling requirements
apply:
(a) If the detention pond detains for 24 hours the runoff generated by one inch of
rainfall, a grab sample of the discharge from the pond shall be collected within the first
30 minutes of discharge.
(b) If the detention pond discharges only in response to a storm event exceeding a ten
year design storm (See Part II, Standard Conditions, Section A), visual observations of
the discharge for color, foam, outfall staining, visible sheens and dry weather flows, are
required but analytical sampling shall not be required.
(c) If the detention pond discharges only. in response to a storm event exceeding a 25-
year, 24-hour storm (See Part II, Standard Conditions, Section A), the pond shall be
considered a non -discharging stormwater control system and not subject to NPDES
requirements, unless the discharge causes a violation of water quality standards.
7. The analytical results of samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this permit shall
be submitted on forms provided by the Director no later than January 31 for the previous year
in which sampling was required to be performed.
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Permit No. NCG020000 ,
Section C: Schedule of Compliance
1 . The permittee shall comply with Final Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater
discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
For the vehicle maintenance activities:
a. Develop and implement BMP's and stormwater controls, as appropriate within the
first 12 months of permit coverage, at existing operations.
b. Develop and implement BMP's and stormwater controls, as appropriate, prior to
beginning mining operations at new operations.
For the land disturbance activities:
a. Implement BMP's and stormwater controls, as appropriate on the effective date of
permit coverage, at existing operations.
b. Develop and implement BMP's and stormwater controls, as appropriate, prior to
beginning land disturbance activity at new operations.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the perm
stormwater controls at optimum efficiency.
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Permit No. NCG020000
PART 11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL PERMITS
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended,
.33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, and other
management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of waters of the United States.
BMPs also include treatment requirements, operation procedures, and practices to
control plant site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, or drainage from
raw material storage.
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a. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
Individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the
Individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0)
shall be considered to be one (I).
C. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
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Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a
single above ground storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or
with multiple above ground storage containers having a total storage capacity of greater
than 1,320 gallons.
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for
purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day may be used for sampling.
The rainfall runoff from or through any coal storage pile.
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Permit No. NCG020000 . „
The Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
S. DireCto[
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management, the permit Issuing
authority.
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The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act.
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A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and
which is not a land treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a
hazardous waste long-term storage facility or a surface storage facility.
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All municipal separate storm sewers that are either:
a. Located in an incorporated place with a population of 100,000 or more as determined by
the Decennial Census by the Bureau of Census; or
b. Located in the counties with unincorporated urbanized populations of 100,000 or more,
except municipal separate storm sewers that are located in the incorporated places,
townships or towns within such counties; or
C. Owned or operated by a municipality other thar, those described in paragraph (a) or (b)
and that are designated by the Director as part of the large or medium separate storm
sewer system.
Any material of any mature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral
deposit, excluding topsoil or similar naturally -occurring surface materials that are not
disturbed, by mining operations.
14. Permittee
The owner or operator issued a certificate of coverage pursuant to this general permit.
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Permit No. NCG020000
Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including but specifically not limited
to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling
stock, or concentrated animal feeding operation from which pollutants are or may be
discharged to waters of the state.
-A storm event that is between 0.2 and 0.8 inches of rainfall and which has a duration of
greater than 3 hours and that is preceded by at least 72 hours In which no storm event
measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred.
The fraction of total rainfall that is not infiltrated into or otherwise retained by the soil,
concrete, asphalt or other surface upon which it falls that will appear at the conveyance
as runoff.
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Containment,for the contents of the single largest tank plus sufficient freeboard to allow
for precipitation.
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A chemical or chemical category which:
a. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency
Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986;
b. Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III, Section 313
reporting requirements; and
C. That meet at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Is listed In appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on either Table II (organic priority
pollutants), Table III (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic
pollutants and hazardous substances);
(2) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) of the CWA at 40
CFR 116.4; or
(3) is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria.
Includes, but is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents,
detergents, and plastic pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw
materials used in food processing or production; hazardous substances designated under
section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to report pursuant to
section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as
ashes, stag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges.
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Permit No. NCG020000
Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of
reportable quantities under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.10 and
CFR 117.21) or section 102 of CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs immediately
following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
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The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying
stormwater and which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material
storage areas at an Industrial site. The term does not include discharges from facilities
or activities excluded from the NPDES program. For the categories of industries
Identified in (a) through 0) of this definition the term includes, but is not limited to,
stormwater discharges from industrial plant yards; immediate access roads and rail
lines used or traveled by carriers of raw materials, manufactured products, waste
material, or by-products used or created by the facility; material handling sites: refuse
sites; sites used for the application or disposal of process wastewaters; sites used for the
storage and maintenance of material handling equipment; sites used for residual
treatment, storage, or disposal; shipping and receiving areas; manufacturing buildings;
storage areas (including tank farms) for raw materials, and intermediate and finished
products; and areas where industrial activity has taken place in the past and significant
materials remain and are exposed to stormwater. For the categories of industries
identified in (k), the term Includes- only stormwater discharges from all areas listed in
the previous sentence (except access roads) where material handling equipment or
activities, raw material, intermediate products, final products, waste material, by-
products, or industrial machinery are exposed to stormwater. Material handling
activities include the: storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of
any raw material, intermediate product, finished product, by-product or waste product.
The term excludes areas located on plant lands separated from the plant's industrial
activities, such as office buildings and accompanying parking lots as long as the drainage
from the excluded areas is not mixed with stormwater drained from the above described
areas. Industrial facilities (including industrial facilities that are Federally or
municipally owned or operated that meet the description of the facilities listed in (a)-
(k)) include .those facilities designated under 40 CFR 122.26(a)(1)(v).
The following categories of facilities are considered to be engaging in 'industrial
activity':
a. Facilities subject to stormwater effluent limitations guidelines, new source
performance standards, or toxic pollutant effluent standards under 40 CFR Subchapter N
Parts 400 - 471 (except facilities which are exempted under (k) of this definition);
b. Facilities classified as Standard Industrial Classifications 24 (except 2434), 26
(except 265 and 267), 28, 29, 30, 311, 32, 33, 3441, 373;
C. Facilities classified as Standard Industrial Classifications 10 through 14 (mineral
industry) including active or inactive mining operations (except for areas of coal
mining operations meeting the definition of a reclamation area under 40 CFR
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Permit No. NCG020000
434A1(1)) and oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment
operations, or transmission facilities that discharge stormwater contaminated by contact
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; inactive mining operations are mining sites that are not being actively
mined, but which have an Identifiable owner/operator;
d. Hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities, including those that are
operating under interim status or a permit under Subtitle C of RCRA;
e. - -Landfills, land application sites, and open dumps that receive or have received any
Industrial wastes (waste that is received from any of the facilities described under this
definition) Including those that are subject to regulation under Subtitle D of RCRA;
f. Facilities Involved in the recycling of materials, Including metal scrapyards, battery
reclaimers, salvage yards and automobile junkyards, including but limited to those
classified as Standard Industrial Classification 5015 and 5093;
g. Steam electric power generating facilities, Including coal handling sites;
h. Transportation facilities classified as Standard Industrial Classifications 40, 41, 42,
44, and 45 which have vehicle maintenance shops, equipment cleaning operations, or
.airport deicing operations. Only those portions of the facility that are either involved in
vehicle maintenance (including vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting,
fueling and lubrication), equipment cleaning operations, airport deicing operations, or
which are otherwise identified under (a)-(g) or (i)-(k) of this definition are
associated with industrial activity;
1. Treatment works treating domestic sewage or any other sewage sludge or wastewater
treatment device or system, used in the storage treatment, recycling, and reclamation of
municipal or domestic sewage, including lands dedicated to the disposal of sewage sludge
that are located within the confines of the facility, with a design flow of 1.0 mgd or
more, or required to have an approved pretreatment program under 40 CFR part 403.
Not included are farm lands, domestic gardens or lands used for.sludge management
where sludge is beneficially reused and which are not physically located in the confines
of the facility, or areas that are in compliance with section 405 of the CWA;
Construction activity Including clearing, grading and excavation activities except:
operations that result in the disturbance of less that five acres of total land area which
are not part of a larger common plan of development or sale;
k. Facilities under Standard Industrial Classifications 20, 21, 22, 23, 2434. 25, 265,
267, 27, 283, 285, 30, 31 (except 311), 323, 34 (except 3441), 35, 36, 37
(except 373), 38, 39, 4221-25, (and which are not otherwise included within (a)-
6) of this definition).
The precipitation event of a duration which will produce the maximum peak rate of
runoff for the watershed of interest resulting from a rainfall event of an Intensity
expected to be equalled or exceeded, on the average, once in ten years.
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Permit No. NCG020000
25. tal Flow
The flow corresponding to the time period over which the sample collection occurs. The
total flow calculated based on the size of the area draining to the outfall, the amount of
the built -upon surfaces within the drainage area, and the total amount of rainfall
occurring during the sampling period.
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Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
27. T=s of Samples
a. Grab samples are individual samples collected instantaneously.
b. Composite Sample: a composite sample shall mean:
(1) A flow -weighted composite sample, which is a mixture of aliquots collected at a constant
time interval, where the volume of each aliquot is proportional to the flow rate of the
discharge at the time the sample is collected; or
(2) A time -weighted composite sample, which is a mixture of equal volume aliquots collected
at a constant interval of time.
A composite sample can be obtained from the collection of a series of grab samples, taken
at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes. The grab sample to be composited must be of
no less than 100 milliliters.
28. Visible Sedimentation
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported
by water, air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided
eye.
29. Waste Pile
Any noncontainerized accumulation of solid, nonflowing waste that is used for treatment
or storage.
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The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equalled or exceeded, on the
average, once in 25 years.
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,, 1 . Permit No. NCG020000
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this general permit. Any permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for
enforcement action; for certificate of coverage termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a certificate of coverage renewal application.
a. -The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even if the permit has not
yet been modified to Incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition Is subject
to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of
$5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years,
or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an
administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount
not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR
122.41(a),I
C. Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North
Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per
violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each
day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class 11
penalty not to exceed $125,000.
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this general permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
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Except as provided in general permit conditions on 'Bypassing' (Part 11, C.3.), nothing
In this general permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-
215.3, 143-215.6A, 143-215.613, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such
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Permit No. NCG020000
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as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
Nothing In this general permit shall be construed to preclude the Institution of any legal
action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to
which the permittee Is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section
311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for effective
compliance may be temporarily suspended.
The issuance of this general permit does not convey any property rights In either real or
personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to
private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any Infringement of Federal,
State or local laws or regulations.
The provisions of this general permit are severable, and if any provision of this general
permit, or the application of any provision of this general permit to any circumstances,
is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this general permit, shall not be affected thereby.
The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,
revoking and reissuing, or terminating the certificate of coverage issued pursuant to
this general permit or to determine compliance with this general permit. The permittee
shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required to be kept by
this general permit.
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An expired general permit continues in force and effect until the general permit is
reissued or a new general permit is issued. Only those facilities authorized to discharge
under the expiring general permit are covered by the continued general permit.
The certificates of coverage issued under a general permit shall continue in force and
effect until the general permit is revoked or terminated.
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• Permit No. NCG020000
After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the general permit may be terminated
for cause. The filing of a request for a general permit modification, revocation and
relssuance, or termination does not stay any general permit condition. The certificate of
coverage shall expire when the general permit is terminated.
The Director may require any owner/operator authorized to discharge under a
certificate of coverage Issued pursuant to this general permit to apply for and obtain an
Individual permit or an alternative general permit. Any interested person may petition
the Director to take action under this paragraph. Cases where an individual permit may
be required include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. The discharger is a significant contributor of pollutants;
b. Conditions at the permitted site change, altering the constituents and/or characteristics
of the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a General Permit;
C. The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this general permit;
d. A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the
control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source;
e. Effluent limitations are promulgated for the point sources covered by this general
permit,
f. A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such point
sources is approved after the issuance of this general permit.
g- The Director determines at his own discretion that an individual permit is required.
Any permittee operating under this general permit may request to be excluded from the
coverage of this general permit by applying for an individual permit. When an
individual permit is issued to an owner/operator the applicability of this general permit
Is automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit.
dKIMERF-M .t ; -. -iM-a
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and
certified.
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Perrrit No. NCG020000
a. All notices of intent to be covered under this general permit shall be signed as follows:
(I} For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), ff authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the general permit and other information requested by the
Director shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an Individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
C. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the
information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
Information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowing violations."
Page 16 of 24 Pages

Permit No. NCG020000
The Issuance of this general permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and
modifying the general permit, revoking and reissuing the general permit, or
terminating the general permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained
in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North
Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1 et. al.
The certificate of coverage issued in accordance with this general permit may be
modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any general permit condition.
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems
of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are Installed or used by the
permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this general permit. Proper
operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate
quality assurance procedures. This provision requires the operation of back-up or
auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are installed by a permittee only when the
operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of the general permit.
NNEEMPLON, • ._ • +-• - 1. -
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that It would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with
the condition of this general permit.
�� •. 1• •�! Il a •1 . .•
a. Definitions
(1) 'Bypass' means the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater
control facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) 'Severe property damage' means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
control facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
Page 17 of 24 Pages

Permit No. NCG020000
C. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. K the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, If possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including
an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part It, E. 5. of this general permit. (24-hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee
for bypass, unless:
(a) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary control
facilities, retention of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime or dry weather. This condition is not satisfied if adequate
backup controls should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable
engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods
of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(c) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Director may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering Its adverse effects, if
the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph
d. (1) of this section.
4. upsgts
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment or control
facilities, inadequate treatment or control facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or
careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
C. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
Page 18 of 24 Pages

Permit No. NCG020000
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence
that:
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permitted facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part 11, E. S. (b) (B) of this
general permit.
(4) The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part 11, A. 2. of this
general permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof.
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shalt be characteristic of
the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples shall be taken on a day and
time that is characteristic of the discharge. Ali samples shall be taken at the monitoring
points specified in the certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit and,
unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or Is diluted by any other waste
stream, Body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and approval of the Director.
Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626.0535
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with
accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.
Page 19 of 24 Pages

a. r- " r- ,r
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this general permit, all test procedures
must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the general permit
discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum
detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below general
permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest
possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate,�any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under
this general permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,
or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first
conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that
$20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all
calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for
continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this general
permit, for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample, measurement,
report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any
time.
For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or taken
pursuant to the requirements of this general permit, the permittee shall .record the
following Information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance
activity;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
C. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
f. The results of such analyses.
Page 20 of 24 Pages

Permit No. NCGUzuuuu
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an
authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or In the case of a
facility.which discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an
authorized representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system
receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may
be required by law, to;
a. -Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this general permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this general permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this general permit;
and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring general permit
compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or
parameters at any location.
-ire.• e.�.-
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned
physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for
determining whether a facility is a new source In 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity
of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject
neither to effluent limitations in the general permit, nor to notification requirements
under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
Page 21 of 24 Pages

Permit No. NCG020000
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes In the
permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with the general
permit requirements.
3. Tra�eigry
The certificate of coverage Issued pursuant to this general permit Is not transferable to
any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage to change
the name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean
Water Act.
Monitoring results shall be reported at the Intervals specified elsewhere in this general
permit.
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time
the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and Its causes;
the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance
has not been corrected, the anticipated time It is expected to continue; and steps taken or
planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as Information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph.
(A) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the general permit.
(8) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the general permit.
(C) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the general permit to be reported within 24 hours.
C. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24
hours.
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part 11. E.
4 and 5. of this general permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The
reports shall contain the information listed in Part tl. E. 5. of this general permit.
Page 22 of 24 Pages

Pewit No. NCG020000
Where the permittee becomes aware that It failed to submit any relevant facts in a notice
of intent to be covered under this general permit or in any report to the Director, it
shall promptly submit such facts or information.
..• M
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section
.308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms
shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental
Management. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition
of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.6E or in Section 309 of the
Federal Act.
��AF13i111`�i'•Tl • , : - •.• .
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required
to be maintained under this general permit, including monitoring reports or reports of
compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per
violation, or by both.
Part ICI
OTHER INFORMATION
A. limitations Reopener
This general permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply
with any applicable effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved
under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2) and 307(a) of the Clean Water
Act, if the effluent guideline or water quality standard so issued or approved:
1 . contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation
in the general permit; or
2. controls any pollutant not limited in the general permit.
The general permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any
other requirements in the Act then applicable.
Page 23 of 24 Pages

Permit No. NCGa20OU0
L
PART IV
ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE
REQUIREMENTS
A The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee In timely manner
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to Initiate action
to revoke the Certificate of Coverage.
Page 24 of 24 pages

ROCKWELL GRANITE COMPANY
P.O. Box 1030
Taker, GA 30085-1030
USA
DENR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MOORESVILLE, IYC I.
Fax; 704 — 663 W40
For attention: Mr. Samar Bou- Ghazale^'
Date: January 29, 1999
Dear Sir
RE: ROCKWELL GRANITE CO.
314S Ticker-Ntirutm Rd. m:770. e39- 0155
suite 201 rAE:770. 621. 0020
Tucker, GA 30G84-212S hitp: //www.GrenttoUSA.com
FoAowing our earner telephone conversation 1 wxW Ake to explain the sbsaWn we are
presently experiencing at Rockwell Granite.
The previous weekend we had 2 7 inches of rain at the quarry site that caused the wafter
levels in tale basins to rise by about tttvn feet During the week an additional ffuree beet of water
was added firm wafer that was pumped oat of the quarries, bringing the Jewel to about dvee teat
below the top of the riser pipe. This is the End time that He wafer had risen that high in the dam
since it was constructed.
On Monday, I noticed NW ttre coffar around the first joird of the banei had started leaking.
Two days later it also startled leaking from the roof where the second joint in the barrel is. that is
Inside" the dam wag. Consequer ft water started fho AV out of the ba 7W. Auer we had added
the plaster of Paris to the water, the NTU dropped to 50.
During my defly.inspeciion numds, f nofk.ed this momN that a secfon of On owV* of
the dam wall of basin # 4 had sNd down. It has a haff moon shape of abort B Feet king and It is
sNualod some 6 feet away from the barmL I suspect that water fravielfng along the top of the
b®rrel had saturated the dirt In the wag and a waterlogged section had given.
/ 1 imrnedtately catlled the conslrudbn engineer (Rick Peterson} who had bunk the damn.
Once on site he stated that the whole section is in the danger of collapsing if ws do not reduce
Me water pressure against the wag Fartretetely, was have an emergency reuse pipe VVM a valve
next to the barrel.
In order to lower the water to a fvt where we can ad&ess the apuatfon, I would Nre to
request to release water out of the basin wilt a NTU Met is around 150 rather than, es the
engineer stated it, finding the remains of fhe dam wall as a three %d high path of mud prouo
the woods on the adjacent property.
I would app►eciate it if you could wails me a note confimft our conversaWn earlier in
the day and the fact that you gave as Pemrissio n releasing fake water and thus avoiding a crisis
Thank you very much for your understanding and coopershm
Yours sincerely
or Bert Meg -boom
Group Geobgist
704- 279 3114
704 - 279 8101 fax
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 11, 1998
Mr. Bert Meijboom
Rockwell Granite company
P.O. Box 829
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
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Subject: Provisional Approval for use of CaSO4
NCG020136
Rockwell Granite Quarry
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Meijboom:
Reference is made to your request to begin the use of Calcium Sulfate in your quarry's
sedimentation basins in order to encourage the flocculation of fine suspended sediments. After
exploring this possibility it has been determined that the decreased turbidity to the affected streams
could be worthwhile if other water quality concerns are monitored as well.
One major concern is that too much ammonia may be present in the water due to the use of
ammonium nitrate as an explosive in freeing the stone from the quarry walls. Ammonia is toxic to
aquatic organisms at too high a concentration, and its harmful effects are increased exponentially as
the pH increases. Since the addition of Calcium Sulfate increases the pH of the discharging water
this ammonia toxicity is the primary concern.
The e quarry will be allowed to use the Calcium Sulfate-iri its retention -ponds one al basis
to end on June 1, 1998. While the trial is being conducted all discharges from the ponds into '
waters of the state will be monitored for pH, ammonia toxicity, total sulfates,.and_unionized
ammonia. If the pH monitoring determines that the water to leave the basin exceeds the limit of 9
units then a buffering agent must be added to bring the water down to an acceptable range prior to
its discharge. Copies of these test results shall be made as they become available, and sent to Mrs.
Lau at the above address. After all of the collected information has been reviewed a determination
will be made as to whether or not the Calcium Sulfate additions may continue.
If you have any questions concerning this matter please contact Mrs. Aisha Lau at
[phone], ext. 578.
Sincerely,
004p�
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office - Samar Bou Gahzal
Central Files - w/ attachments
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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KLUTTZ, REAMER, BL.ANHENSHIP, HAYEs & RANDOLPH, L.L.P.
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
131 NORTH MAIN STREET
RICHARD R. REAMER P,O, DRAWER 1617 Wm. GLARENCE KLUTTZ
MALCOLM B. BLANK ENSH IP, JR, SALISBURY. NORTH CiAROLINA 28145-1617 (1917-199(3)
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ROMAN G. PIHL NATUAAS, "L ),,TFT7"HONE [phone]
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APR 2 8 1998
April 24, 1998
Mr. Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Re: Rockwell Granite Quarry; Yadkin River Basin, Rowan County
Mining Permit No. 80-25;
Clients' Concerns and Enforcement Concerns
Dear Mr. Gardner:
As you may recall, the undersigned represents Kenneth Austin and the Deal family
with regard to their concerns with the operation of the Rockwell Granite Quarry mine in
Rowan County, North Carolina and with regard to the state's enforcement of the quarry's
mining and clean water permits. My clients' specific concerns with the quarry are set forth
in a letter I sent to the quarry which is attached as Exhibit A to this letter. Their other
concerns deal directly with the lack of state enforcement of required permit terms. After
reviewing the state's file, it is apparent that the state is continuing to allow the Rockwell
Granite Quarry to violate its permit terms with immunity. It has alarmed my clients to
notice in the documents that your office sent the undersigned that you are considering
allowing the quarry to modify its permits to extend its sediment basin into and through the
buffer zone that the permit requires. It is very clear that the permit terms and conditions
require a buffer zone of at least fifty feet. However, over the last year the quarry has been
in violation of that and now, after the fact, the state is even considering modifying the
permit to allow the quarry to do it. This is backward enforcement of requirements. The
requirements in the permit terms and conditions are there to protect individuals like my
clients. The state's job is to protect my clients, not to assist Rockwell Granite Quarry
Company in its mining operations.
The other purpose of this letter is to notify the state of North Carolina that unless
the State takes steps to fulfill its obligations and duty to enforce the NPDES discharge
permit and the mining permit for Rockwell Granite Quarry, my clients will be forced to take

KLUTTZ, REAMED, BLANKENSHIP, HAYES & RANDOLPH, L.L.P.
Mr. Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
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April 24, 1998
action against the state of North Carolina in addition to the quarry. This notice is provided
pursuant to the citizens suit provisions of the Clean Water Act under which the quarry's
NPDES storm water discharge permit has been issued.
Finally, my clients' position with regard to any attempt to modify the mining permit
or NPDES discharge permit without some type of hearing in which my clients could express
their views is that such an attempt would be a violation of the statutes and regulations
governing mining operations in the state of North Carolina.
Upon receiving this letter and its attached documents, a response from the State
would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
D Roman C. Pibl
RCPIjis
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Tracey E. Davis
Mr. G. Douglas Miller
Mr. D. Rex Gleason
Governor James B. Hunt, Jr.
Attorney General Mike Easley

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ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
131 INORT11 I -LAIN STREET
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ROMAN C. FIDL TELEPHONZ (704) C33(3-7100
FAC$IMILL [phone]
February, 11,.1998
Mr. Bert Meijboom
Granite Quarries USA, Inc.
Post Office Box 829
Granite Quarry, North Carolina 28072
Re: Kenneth Austin and the Deal's Property Controversy With
The Rockwell Granite Coinparry's Operation .
Dear Mr. Meijboom:
As I set forth in my earlier letter to you, I represent Mr. Kenneth Austin and the
Deal family with regard to their concerns with the Rockwell Granite Company's quarry
operation (the "Facility") that is adjacent to their property . After a thorough review of the
North Carolina Department of Environmental:.and Natural Resources ("DENR") file on tlxe
Facility, my clients are extremely concei ned with the Facility's continued operation in
addition to the Facility's effect on their health and property value..
It is readily apparent upon review of the DENR file that the Facility has continuously
violated the terms and conditions of its mining permit and its National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System ("NPDES") storm water permit. In addition, it is apparent that the
Facility will not be in compliance with its permit conditions at any time in the reasonable
future.
The following is a list of all the permit conditions that we believe the Facility has
violated in the past and will continue to violate in the fixture.
1. Mining Permit operating condition IA -turbidity requirement. North Carolina
officials have repeatedly notified the Facility of violations of this requirement. Because you
discharge onto my clients property, this violation amounts to a trespass and nuisance which
has caused a decrease in the value of their property. It also is polluting their property and
affecting their health'.
2. Mining Permit condition 3C-buffer zone requirements. The expansion of your
operation is in violation of this condition: This amounts to a trespass and nuisance which
has lead to a decrease in the value of their property.
3. Mining Permit operating condition 4A-silt basin requirements. North Carolina
officials have repeatedly notified the Facility of violations of this requirement.

KLu- ,'z, REI: -IER, 13LANEEI S.IP, HAYES & k XIDO .PH, L.L.F.
Mr. Bert Meijboom
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February 11, 1998
4. Mining Permit operating condition IA -expired storm water discharge permit.
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5. Mining Permit operating condition 2A-air quality requirements. The Facility's
failure to properly control its enlission.s amounts to a trespass and nuisance and has adverse
health effects on my clients along with decreasing the value of and polluting their property.
6. Mining Permit operating condition 2B-dust control. The Facility's failure to
properly control its dust emissions amounts to a trespass and nuisance and has adverse
health effects on my clients along with decreasing the value of and polluting their property.
7. Mining Permit operating condition 5-ground water protection requirements
including ground water monitoring wells and monitoring requirements for those wells. If
the ground water has been affected this amounts to a trespass and nuisance and has adverse
health effects on my clients along with decreasing the value of and polluting their property.
8. Mining Permit operating condition 8A-lack of regular seismograph readings.
Violation of this requirement can have serious effects on the structural integrity of my
clients' dwelling and their health.
9. Mining Permit operating condition 813-lack of regular air blast overpressure
readings. DENR has repeatedly warned you about this requirement. Violation of this
requirement can have serious effects on the structural integrity of my clients' dwelling and
their health.
10. Mining Permit operation condition 8D-lack of records for each individual blast
as required by this subsection.
11. NPDES Permit Part 1, Section Al. Do you have a best management plan and
are you abiding by it?
12. NPDES Permit Part 1, Section A3. What practices are you employing to ensure
pollutants from your equipinent are not entering into the surface water or the ground waters
of the state.
13. NPDES - Permit Part 1, Section A5. Effluent limitations and monitoring
requirements for mine dewatering'and/or overflow operations. Lack of monthly monitoring
results for setteable solids, turbidity, total suspended solids and ph. In addition, you are
also discharging floating solids and/or visible foam in greater than trace amounts onto my
clients' property. Because the Facility's discharge flows on my clients' property, this is a
trespass that has decreased the property value and has affected their health.

KLUTT"L, REAMrs'1i, BLANHENSHIP, HAVES &Z RANDOLPH, L.L.P.
Mr. Bert Meijboom
Page Three
February 11, 1998
15. NPDLS Permit fart 1, Section B. This section leas a whole page of moilitoring
requirements that the Facility does not appelir to be meeting.
All the above permit requirements are mandatory. The Facility does not have a
choice whether it will comply with them or not. In addition, a good faith effort to comply
is not sufficient. As you are no doubt aware, a violation of any of the above conditions can
expose you to civil penalties of up to $25,000.00 per day per violation. In addition, your
conduct as evidenced by the state's records clearly indicates, at a minimum, negligent
conduct if not intentional violation of the permit conditions.
In addition to the permit violations as outlined above, the Facility's activities and its
violations of permits has seriously affected the market price of my clients' property. The
noise vibration and. pollution �fronl the Facility, all in violation of its permit, have resulted
in deterioration of my clients' health. Also, the noise pollution, air pollution and water
pollution emitting from the Facility trespasses on my clients' property and is a nuisance to
illy client's property.
My clients' have hired the undersigned because they believe that their repeated
efforts to ensure that the Facility complies with its mining and water duality permits have
been to no avail. As you know, the Clean Water Act allows my clients to bring an action
to enforce your permits in addition to any claims that they have for property damage,
personal injury, trespass and nuisance. As 'set forth above, it is readily apparent to my
clients that the Facility has no intention of complying with its permits at any time in the
future. As such, my clients have authorized me to provide you thirty days to attempt to
settle this controversy before we will institute all appropriate legal action. In addition,
do not ear-fi a a wu~ it the next five days I will initiate the proceediugs to enforce your
permit conditions under the Citizen Suit provisions of the Clean WaterAct.
If you should have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact -me.
Sincere y youi
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C. PibI
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cc: Mr. Kenneth Austin

GRANITE QUARRIES USA, 1 N C.
P.O. Box 1030 3145 Tucker -Norcross Bd.
Tucker, GA 30085-1030 Suite 201
USA Tucker, GA 30084-2125
DENR
Water Quality Section
Mooresville, NC
Fax: 704 — 663 6040
(Original by mail)
For attention: Mr. Rex Gleason
April 23, 1998
Dear Mr. Gleason
RE: TURBIDITY AT ROCKWELL GRANITE QUARRY
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On April 161h, 1998 1 received the letter from your department regarding the turbidity tests
carried out'at our quarry by Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale on March 25, 1998. At your request I would
like to explain the reasons why the turbidity levels of these tests were still higher than the
compliance levels.
The DENR visited the site in December 1997, and at their request we visited Rowan
Granite to evaluate their solution for handling turbidity. We subsequently discussed several
proposals for solving the turbidity problem. It became clear to us that to reduce the turbidity levels
at Rockwell a longer settling time would be needed_ To achieve these lower levels the following
steps should be taken:
1. increase our sediment basin capacity by making the existing ones larger and adding on
more basins;"
2. convert the basins from a weir type into riser barrel ones thus providing more time for the
sediment to settle out of the water;
3. test the use of flocculent in the basins. The pH levels need to be tested as initial concerns
were that the pH level would be lowered or metals could be leaching out from the granite.
In December 1997 we developed and initiated a plan to address the turbidity problem.
Plans for larger basins were drafted and a rough mine plan was subsequently updated (copy
attached). A contractor was engaged to start the construction of a small DENR approved basin
(# 3, see map). '
This- basin was originally designed as a weir dam with filtration stone. However the basin
had to be -redesigned a's a riser barrel'system because the `neighbor objected to a riprap channel
and culvert across his property to the creek.

The construction of the remainder of the sediment basins began in early January. We
developed a double basin system whereby the dirtiest water (from quarries A and C) is pumped
into an upper basin (# 5), then discharged into a secondary basin (# 4). This system would allow
the water to stay on the property longer and produce the necessary time for the fine silt to settle.
We initiated and completed several phases of construction for these basins. Unfortunately the
completion of the basins was considerably delayed due to heavy rainfall during the first three
months of the year.
To date the situation is as follows:
Silt basin # 4 is nearing completion. The dam walls are in place and have been seeded.
The basin has a capacity of about 200 000 cu ft. The riser pipe will be installed once
basin # 5 has been completed and quarry water can be diverted into basin # 5.
2. Silt basin # 5 is also a riser barrel -type basin and is presently under construction; one
section of the wall has been completed and has been seeded. With a capacity of some
180 000 cu. ft., basin # 5 will act as an initial storage basin.
3. Silt basin # 2 will be the upper riser barrel storage basin in a similar double basin system.
It provides settling time for the fine silt before the water flows into the lower basin # 3.The
latter was completed and seeded in January.
4. Before the envisaged enlargement of basin # 2 starts, it will have to provide access to
remove waste material that had been dumped too close to the boundary. However,
attempts to dewater the basin have been hampered by rainfall. Once this has been
completed and the waste has been removed, the diversion channel will be cleaned and
blocked off. Presently this old channel allows surface water to flow from underneath the
waste dump onto the adjacent property.
5. Following conversations with the Land Quality section tests are presently underway to
test a new type of flocculent. At a small scale, this proved to be successful, and the
Water Quality section has been asked to allow us to carry out tests at a larger scale in a
basin. If successful this would enable us to decrease the turbidity of the water to a level
below 50 NTU, and then pump the clear water out of the basin providing room for a next
batch of turbid water from the quarry.
To recapitulate the higher turbidity levels found by Mr. Bou-Ghazale were a reflection of
the workings presently undertaken at the quarry. The first sample (78.5 NTU) was taken
below the hole in the diversion channel next to basin # 2. The sample reflects surface
water run-off from underneath the waste dump near Quarry C, as we have rerouted the
dirtiest water from Quarry C to a temporary stone -lined storage area near Quarry A.
Although this level is a significant drop from the DENR's readings in December, we
recognize that it is still elevated and are currently working to reduce this level.
Whilst the lower basin # 4 was under construction, water had to be diverted via a stone
lined channel into the small rock dam # 6. This emergency dam was used to temporarily
filter water leaving the property, so that silt basin #4 could be dewatered and
reconstructed. Unfortunately, it was at the outflow of this dam during the diversion period
where Mr. Bou-Ghazale took the sample with a reading of 465 NTU. Currently, we have
routed the water back into basin #4, and only surface water is flowing to dam #6.

Once all the construction has been completed and the basins are in place we are looking
at the following scenario for the water management:
Run-off water from the area around quarry C will be collected in channels and basins # 1,
2 and 3 (basin # 1 is an older basin situated above basin # 2). Water will settle in # 2 after which it
will flow through a riser barrel into # 3. Water from # 3 will be allowed to flow out of the basin into
a riprap channel at a 10 angle towards the property boundary.
Water from the white quarries A and C will be pumped into silt basin # 5; water will settle
in here before it will flow through a riser barrel into # 4. Further settling will be allowed here before
it flows through a riser barrel into a rip rap channel towards the property boundary.
If you have any questions regarding these management practices, do not hesitate to
contact me.
Yours sincerely
Bert Meijboom
Group Geologist
704 — 279 3114 704 — 279 8101 fax

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For afteMion: W. Samar Bou-Ghazale
April 14, 1998
Dear Mr. Bou-GhmAe
RE: TURB1D11Y TESTING AT ROCKINELL GRMr'rE QUARRY
Thank you for your telephone call today.
As 1 mentioned to you we are conduces srrk-≻We tests ourselves at the quarry_ We add 25 rN
of Piaster of Paris to 5011 ml of sampled watar. On the bucket it states #0 It is a modlre of
Calcium sulfate and calcium ca"nata (No ratios given).
The originaI water sample taken had a turbW4 of 885 NIU and a pH of 7.2
Ater 50 minutes the Wrtm4 was 87-8 NTU and the pN had increased sfrgtiiiy to 7.4_
After 120 mine -as the turbidity was 40 NTU and the pH was sm 7A.
After 180 minules the turhkft was 31-2 MU and the pH was shill 7.4.
The results are quite arnaiing; the sarnple was not stirred this time when the powdeerwas
added. Frortl results Iasi week It appeared M stirring would speed up the process.
This short note is just for your info at the present time. I hope lhetwe hear from you soon
i�o we MH be able to conducitests on a larger scale-
1 will be at our 1llrginla quarries Wertnday and tomorrow Wednesday- You can fmc your
reply to us.
Yours sincerely
Bert Magboom
Group Geologhil
704 — 279 3114
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE: REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
March 26, 1998
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Rockwell -Granite Company
Mr. Albert F. Meijboom
P.O. Box 829
Granite Quarry, N.C. 28072
Subject: Notice ofRecomEnendation
For Enforcement
NCGS 143-215.1- Control
of Source of water
Pollution
Permit Condition -
Failure to Meet
turbidity Limits
Rockwell Granite Quarry
COC NCG020136
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Meijboom:
Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General
Statutes (NCGS) authorizes and directs the Environmental
Management Commission of this Department to protect and
preserve the water and air resources of the State. The
Division of Water Quality has the delegated authority to
enforce adopted pollution control rules and regulations.
On March 25, 1998, Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of this
Office conducted an investigation at the subject
facility. Effluent tests for turbidity below the two
settling ponds were conducted. The results were 78.5 NTU
and 465 NTU. Both results reflect violations of the
permit limitation for turbidity, which is 50 NTU. Also, a
Notice of violation was issued to Rockwell Granite Quarry
on January 5, 1998 for exceeding the turbidity Limits at
the above mentioned locations"b6`1ow the two settling
ponds. 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROF-FNA 281 15
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Mr. Albert F. Meijboom
March 26, 1998
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It is also our understanding that the Division of Land
Resources (MRO) found Rockwell Granite Quarry in violation of
required best management practices.
Pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A, penalties of up to $10,000.00
per day per violation may be assessed against any person who
violates any classification, standard, limitation or management
practice established pursuant to NCGS 143-214.1, 143-214.2, or
143-215, or who violates or fails to act in accordance with the
terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit required by NCGS
143-215.1.
If you have an explanation for these violations that you
wish to present, please respond in writing to the Mooresville
Regional Office within (10) days after receipt of this notice.
Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is
still deemed appropriate your explanation will be forwarded to
the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration.
Please address your response to Mr. D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality
Regional Supervisor, at the address shown below.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do
not hesitate to,contact Mr. Gleason or me at [phone], or
at the address shown on the letterhead.
Sincerr}ely, /
Barbara S. Christian, P.G.
Acting Regional Supervisor
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MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 8, 1998
Dr. Bert F. Meijboom
Rockwell Granite Company
P.O. Box 829
Granite Quarry, N.C. 28072
Subject:Complaint Investigation
Rockwell Granite Company
Rowan County, N.C.
Dear Dr. Maijboom:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Complaint
Investigation Report for the investigation conducted on
January 30, 1998 by Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale of this office:.
This office will adhere to the deadline that will be
set by'the Land Quality Section since the construction of
a riser basin will require Land Quality Section approval.
If you should have any questions concerning this
matter or require additional, information, please do not
hesitate to contact Mr. Bou-Ghazale or me.
,achment
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Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Rowan County Health Department
919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 281 15
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
919 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
REPORT OF: Complaint Investigation
DATE OF INVESTIGATION: January 30, 1998
INVESTIGATED BY: Samar Bou-Ghazale SCE TIME SPENT: 4 hours
PLACE VISITED: Rockwell Granite Company
PHYSICAL LOCATION: Rowan County
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 829
Granite Quarry, N.C. 28072
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RIVER BASIN: Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
PERSONS CONTACTED: Dr. Bert Maijboom
REASON FOR VISIT: Turbidity Complaint.
COPIES TO: Rowan County Health Department
REPORT:
Mooresville Regional Office Staff conducted a follow up
investigation at Rockwell Granite Company on January 30, 1998.
During the investigation it was noted that a new sediment basin
had been constructed below the haul road. Also, pit dewatering
was being pumped into an old pit. The proposed riser basin below
the old pit has not been constructed as of this date.
The discharge form the larger sediment basin was noted to be
cloudy and probably above the maximum allowed turbidity of 50
NTU.

,\K/1 LUTTZ, REAMER, BLANKENSHIP, HAYEs & RANDOLPH, L.L.P.
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
101 NORTH MAIN STREET
RICHAgD R. REAMER P.O. DRAWER 1617 Wm. CLARENCE KLIUTT'Z
MALCOLM B. BLANHENsHIP. JR. SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA 26145-1617 (1817-199(3)
WILLIAM C. KLUTTZ. JR. LEWIs P. HAMLIN, JR.
GLENN S. HAYES E-MAIL: kluttzlawasalisbury.net (101e-1e88)
JAMEs F. RANDOLPH
ROMAN C. PIHL TELEPHONE [phone]
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State of North Carolina, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Mr. Charles H. Gardner
State of N. C., Dept. of Environment
and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Re: Kenneth Austin and The Deal's Property Controversy
With The Rockwell Granite Company's Operation
Dear Mr. Gleason and Mr. Gardner:
The undersigned has been retained by Mr. Ken Austin and his family to represent
their interest with regard to claims and controversies with the Rockwell Granite Company
and their quarry operation that adjoins Mr. Austin and the Deal family's property. Even
a brief review of the file indicates repeated violations of both their mining permit and their
NPDES permit. It is quite obvious that the quarry has constantly disregarded your notices
of violation and will continue to disregard its permit conditions in the future. At this point
in time the quarry is building an earthen dam for a new sediment pond within the required
fifty foot non -disturbed buffer along the Deal family's property line. This is a clear
violation of their. permits.
Mr. Austin'; has repeatedly complained to you about this operation to no real avail.
My clients demand the State undertake an enforcement action to penalize for its consistent

KLUTTZ, REAMER, BLANKENSHIP, HAYES & RANDOLPH, L.L.P.
Mr. D. Rex Gleason
Mr. Charles H. Gardner
and repeated violations of both its mining permit and its NPDES permit and to bring some
action to force the company to fulfill its requirements, if not, to close down the operation.
If you should have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely yonrs
Roman C. Pibl
RCP/jis
cc: Mr. Kenneth Austin

KLUTTZ, REAMER, BLANKENSHIP, HAYES & RANDOLPH, L.L.P.
ATTORNEYS AND G01UNSELOH5 AT LAW
131 NORTH MAIN STREET
RIGHARD R. REAMER P.O. DRAWER 1817 Wm. (;LARENCE KLUTTZ
MALCOLM B. BLANKENSHIP, JR. SALISBURY, NORTH CiAROLINA 28145-1617 (1917-1999)
WIL-LIAM G. KLUTTZ. ,JR, LEW1S P. HAMLIN,.JR.
GLENN S. HAYES E-MAIL: kluCtzlawasallsbply,ReC 0919-19 BB)
aJAMES F. RANDOLPH -
ROMAN G. PIRL TELEPHONE [phone]
January 23, 1998 FACSIMILE [phone]
BY REGULAR MAIL AND FACSIMILE t7091279-0600
Mr. Bert Meijboom ' .11
Granite Quarries USA, Inc.LT.
Rockwell Granite Company
Post Office Box 829 JAN 2 61998
Granite Quarry, North Carolina 28072
Re: Access To The Deal Family Property Cyr
CDear Mr. Meijboom:
As we discussed on the phone, the undersigned has been retained by Mr. Ken Austin
and his family to represent his and the Deal family's interest in their dealings with the
Kn� Rockwell Granite Company. Please direct all correspondence through the undersigned from
j� )} now on.
My clients have authorized me to inform you that the quarry and/or any of its
representatives do not have permission to undertake any activities on my clients' property.
From a review of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
LF file, it is obvious that your company has repeatedly violated and will continue to violate
almost all of the permit conditions contained within its mining permit and within its NPDES
permit. In particular, my clients have expressed concern with regard to run-off coming from
yyour quarry onto their property, the noise problem and your construction of an earth dam
in the buffer zone required by your permit.
After a thorough review of the State file, we will send you a more detailed letter
setting forth our concerns and position with regard to your operation.
If you should have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely yours,
Roman C. Pibl
RCP/jis
cc: Mr. Ken Austin
Mr. D. Rex Gleason
Mr. Tracey E. Davis
Mr. G. Douglas Miller
Mr. Charles H. Gardner

GRANITE OUARRIES USA" I N C.
P.O. Rox 1030
Tucker, GA 30085-1030
USA
GENERAL PERMIT RENEWAL
NC DEHNR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY / WQ SECTION
STORMWATER GROUP
PO BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 27626
August 20", 1997
Sir
3145 Tucker -Norcross Rd. TEL: 770, 939. 01 G5
Suite 201 eAx:770. 621. 0020
Tucker, GA 30084-2125 http: //www,GranitoUSA.curn
RE: GENERAL PERMIT RENEWAL: ROCKWELL GRANITE CO.
(Permit NCG 02.0136) (Rowan Co.)
I have just received correspondence from the Division of Land Resources in Raleigh
issuing us with a modified mining permit (80 - 25) which now includes the quarry area previously
quarried by White Camellia.
Therefore this letter serves to update your Division with the new permit situation.
Rockwell Granite Co. as such has already renewed the Stormwater Discharge Permit and I
assume that the general NPDES permit automatically covers the extended area.
Ygit#� sM arely tt '
Dr. Bert Meijboom Pr Sci Nat
Group Geologist

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GRANITE QUARRIES USA, I N C .
P.O. Box 1030 3145 Tucker -Norcross Rd.. TEL:[phone]
Tucker, GA 30065-1030 Suite 201 FAx:770. G21. 11020
USA Tucker, GA 30084-2125 hup: //www.GranileUSA.com
GENERAL PERMIT RENEWAL
NC DEHNR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY / WO SECTION
STORMWATER GROUP
PO BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 27626
July 30, 1997
Sir
RE: GENERAL PERMIT RENEWAL: ROCKWELL GRANITE CO. (Permit NCG-020136)
Please find enclosed the permit renewal information pertaining to the granite quarry
mentioned above together with the application processing fee of $ 400.
Rockwell Granite Co. is fully owned by Granite Quarries USA which is based in Tucker
GA.
Yours sincerely
Dr. Bert Meijboom Pr Sci Nat
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INVOICE
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July 24,1997
INVOICE AND PERMIT RENEWAL
NPDES Stormwater Permit
ROCKWELL GRANITE CO.
Permit NCGO20136
Application Processing fee (payable to NCDEHNR).................... $ 400.00
PERMIT RENEWAL INFORMATION
The following is information currently in our database for your facility. Please review this
information carefully and make sure that all necessary corrections are made in the space provided
to the right of the current information.
❑ No Revisions Required 0 Revisions Required
Facility Name: ,
ROCKWELL GRANITE CO.
Mailing Address:
P. O. BOX 1129
TUCKER, GA 30085
Facility Location:
NCSR 2623
SUPINGS MILL, NC 30085
Facility Contact:
ALBER OM
EarnkaroLL RA.
er,E Nle11boorA,
Phone Number: Fax Number:
770 [phone] 04 2 8 10 I j� C,rkk) '2 19 31 r 4
E-mail Address:
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of
my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete and accurate.
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Date
�Iber�- F. Meijboamrpud eD1e9,`.it�
Print or Type name of person signing above Title r
Please return this completed permit renewal form, $400.00 application processing fee and any
relevant documentation to:
General Permit Renewal
Division of Water Quality 1 WQ Section
Stormwater Group
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
TOTAL P.02

S State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
'i E Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor N C. Dr•P-r.fOF
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary+�;avt2oNR+t;r.rT ,y S
NATtSitXL
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Dire c�`ar
DEC 17 1993
D�pember
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Albert Mayboom
P O Box 1129
Tucker, GA 30085
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Rockwell Granite Company
COC NCG020136
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Mayboom:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on October 20, 1993, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be. final and binding.
PIease take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Divsion of Environmental Management may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Ms. Susan Robson at telephone number
919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Fran McPherson
CMoo—re sville`.Regional- —Of fice
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 9 i 9433-7015 FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA �� .,,,
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURALj�s&5t M
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
GENERAL PERMIT NO, NCG020000 DEC 17 1993
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE ISo. NCG0201ZO
S'PORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM?4U `"'1tLE L-'wML GgE
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES
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,
Rockwell Granite Company
is hereby authorized to construct and operate a settling pond and discharge mine dewatering wastewater and treated
stormwater from a facility located at
NCSR 2623
near Shupings Mill
Rowan County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Second Creek in the Yadkin/Pee-Dee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I,11, I1I
and IV of General Permit No. NCGO20000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 16, 1993
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 16, 1993
Original Signed By
Goleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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SOC Priority Project: Yes No k:
if Yes, SOC No.:
To: Permits and EngineerinG Unit.
Wager Quality Sect_ i ott
Attention: Susan Wilson
Date: November 24, 1993
NPDFS STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Rowan
Permit No. NC0083 4,'
PART I — GENERAL INFORMATION
1. FaclJity and address: Roch ell Granite Company
lost Office Box 1129
Tacker, Georgia 30085
Date of Investigation: Novemher 24, 1993
3. Report Prepared by: Kim A. Colson, Environmental Enginoer 1
4, Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: `/A
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NC flw 152 and
SR 2623 (Earnhardt Road) travel south on SR 2623 a pr"ximstply
0.5 mile. The quarry will he on the. left (east) side of the
road .
b. Discharge Point(s). List for all discharge points:
001:
LaIitude: 350 32 28" Long,V"do 80 28 18"
002:
Lat.it:ude: 35G 32 23" Longitude: SOO 27 56"
Attach a �;SGS map extract and indicate treatment facili ny site
and discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No.: E17SW L.S.G.S. Quad Name: Rockwell, NC
7. Site size and expansion area cor.si.5ivt]t with application?
Yes .
8. Topography (relationship to flood plains included): '`_oderate
sloping: the WWT f.acAites A1.1 not he located with in the 100
year flood plain.

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9. Location of nearest dwelling: :one within 500 feet.
10. Receivin; stream or affected surface wM-,?rs: UT to Second
Creel:
a. Classification: C
b. River. Basin and Subbasin No.: Yadhin - Pee Dee 03070i
c Describe receiving, streak', features a n d pertinent
downstream uses: Small wet.weather ditches: geners! "C''
classification uses downstream.
PART 11 - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
I a Volume of wastewater to be permAted: Depen6ent on
rninfolJ and groundwater.
b Current permitted capacity of the wastewater treatment
facility: N/A
C. Actual treatment capacity of the currelt facility
(current' desiSn capacity): N/A
d. Date(s) and construction activities allowed by prwvinu:;
Authorizations to Cnnqtrucn i ssued A the previous two
years : N I/ _
0 P 1 ease prov! de a dearr i pt ion of PA st ing or subs Lanti a j 1 y
constructed wastewater treatment facilitips: NIA
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f PI ease provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: WWT facilities will consist cl a
settling pond.
Possible toxic impacts to qurface Waters: VA
Pretreatment Program (POTWS only): N/A
0. Residuals handling and utiliratinn/dispo5al scheme:
a. Tf residuals are being land applied. please specify D01
Permit No.: N/A
Residuals Contractor: N/A
Telephone No.: N,Q
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP Other
C. Landfill: Nl�
d Other disposallutilization scheme (Specify): Tai I inas;
wil1 he stored onsite.
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet): No rating

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4. SIC Code(s): 1411
Wastewater Code(s)
Primary: 42 Secondary: 41.
Main Treatment, Unit Code: 50000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any puhiic monies involved (municipals only)9
N/A
?. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: N/A
3. Important SOC, JOC or. Compliance Schedule dates (Please
indicate): N/A
A. Alternative _analysis Evaluation:
Spray- Irrigation: N/A
Connection to Regional Sewer System: NII/A
Subsurface: N/A
Other disposal options: N/A
5. Air quality and/or groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality. air
quality-, or groundwater: Thera are no known ai:: quali.ty
groundwater, or hazardous materials concerns.
6. Other Special Items: N/A
PART TV — EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The applicant, Rockwell Granite Company-, has applied for an
NPDES permit to discharge pit dewatering and process water- from a
dimension stone quarry. The process water wi11 include stc:n
washwater and water used for dust: control during stone c:uttin,.
It is recommended that the permi-t be issued as requested.
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Signature of report preparer
Water Quality regional Supervisor
Date

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ITEM
(1)
(2)
(3)
RATING SCALE FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FACILITIES
Name of Plant:
Owner or Contact Person: ALa m n1s�-xtao un.
Mailing Address:_ Pcpi3.-xLLti
County: Rowar1 Telephone:
NPDES Permit No. NCOOX JIRI-4L4 Nondisc. Per. No. _
IssueDate: 'Expiration Date:
Existing Facility New Facility ✓
Rated By: /7-IZJ Date: Il 1'A f-ri3
Reviewed (Train. & Cert.) " Reg. Office
Reviewed (Train. & Cert.) Central Office
ORC
Plant Class: (circle one)
POINTS
Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or
Industrial Pretreatment Program
(see definition No. 33)
4
DESIGN FLOW OF PLANT INGPD
(not applicable to non -contaminated cooling waters, sludge
handling facilities for water purification plants, totally
closed cycle systems (clef. No. 11), and facilities
consisting only of Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d) and (11) (d))
0 20,000..........................
1
20,001 -- 50.000..........................
2
50,001 -- 100.000..........................
3
100,001 — 250.000..........................
4
250,001 — 500,000..........................
5
500,001--1,000,000..........................
8
1,000,001 -- 2,000.000 ........................
10
2.000,001 (and up) - rate 1 point additional for each
200,000 gpd capacity up to a
maximum of 30
Design Flow (gpd) :
PRELIMINARY UNITS (see definition no. 32)
(a) Bar Screens ................................
1
r
(b) Mechanical Screens, Static Screens or
Comminuting Devices ........... .............
2
(c) Grit Removal ...............................
1
or
(d) Mechan'itcal or Aerated Grit Removal ...........
2
(e) Flow Measuring Device .......................
1
or
(f) Instrumented Flow Measurement ..............
2
(g) Preaeration................................ 2
(h) Influent Row -Equalization ................... 2
(i) Grease or Oil Separators - Gravity .......... 2
Mechanical .......... 3
Dissolved Air Flotation. 8
6) Prechlorination .............................. 5
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Septic Tank (see definition no. 43) ..............
(b) Imhoff Tank ..................................
(c) Primary Clarifiers .. .. ......... .
(d) Settling Ponds or Settling Tanks for Inorganic
Nontoxic Materials (sludge handling facilities
for water purification plants, sand, gravel,
slope, and other mining operations except
recrealional activities such as gem or gold
mining) .....................................
2
5
5
D
Grade
ll 111 IV Total Points
(5) SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS
(a) Carbonaceous Stage
(i)Aeration . High Purity Oxygen System .....
20
Diffused Air System ...........
10
Mechanical Air System (fixed,
floating or rotor) ..............
8
Separate Sludge Reaeration .....
3
(if) Trickling Filter
High Rate ...................
7
Slandard Rate ...............
5
Packed Tower ...............
5
(iii) Biological Aerated Filler or Aerated
Biological Filler ......................
10
(iv) Aerated Lagoons ..................... .
10
(v) Rotating Biological Contactors .......... 10
(vi) Sand Filters-
inlernittenl biological .... .
recirculating biological .... .
(vii) Stabilization Lagoons ...................
(viii)Clarifier ............ I .................
(ix) Single stage system for combined
carbonaceous removal of SOD and
nitrogenous removal by nitrification
(see del. No. 12) (Points for this item
have to be in addition to items (5) (a)
(i) through (5) (a) (vi�i) .................
(x) Nutrient additions to enhance BOD
femoval...............................
(xi) Biological Culture ('Super Bugs') addition
to enhance organic compound removal .....
(b) Nitrogenous Stage
(i) Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System .... .
Diffused Air System ...........
Mechanical Air System (fixed.
floating, orTotor) ...... ......
Separate Sludge Reaeration .... .
(ii) Trickling Filler -
High Rate .
Standard Rate ............
Packed Tower., .........
(iii) Biological Aerated Filter or Aerated
Biological Filler .........................
(iv) Rotating Biological Contactors ............
(v) Sand Filter -
intermittent biological ........
recirculating biological ........
(v i) Ciarilier................................
2
3
5
8
5
5
20
10
a
3
7
5
.5
10
10
2
3
5

(6) TERTIARY OR ADVANCED TREATMENT'UNIT
(10) CHEMICAL ADDITION SYSTEM (S) {See definition No. 9)
a) Activated Carbons Beds -
( d
(not applicable to chemical additions rated as item
without carbon regeneration .................. 5
(3) 6), (5) (a) (xi). (6) (a). (6) (b). (7) (b). (7) (e),
with carbon regeneration ............... . . .. 15
(9) (a), (9) (b), or (9) (c) 5 points each: List:
(b) powdered or Granular Activated Carbon Feed :
5
without carbon regeneration ................. 5
5
with carbon regeneration .... ...... ...... is
5
(c) Air Stripping ......................: .... 5
5
(d) Denit6ficalion Process (separate process) . - ... 10
(e) Electrodialysis ............................. 5
(11) MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(I) Foam Separation ............................. 5
(a) Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds
(g) ton Exchange .............................. . . 5
for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes
(h) Land Application of Treated Effluent
from mining operations containing nitrogen and/or
(see definition no. 22b) (not applicable for
phosphorous compounds in amounts significantly
sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining
greater than is common for domestic wastewater 4
operations)
(b) Effluent Flow Equalization (not applicable 10 storage
(i) on agricWturally managed sites (See def.
basins which are inherent in land application systems). 2
No. 4) ..... • . ............................ 10
(c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins
(ii) by high rate infiltration on non-agriculturatly
inherent in land application systems..._ .................................. 5
managed sites (includes rosary distributors
(d) Pumps.__-__._... 3
and similar fired nozzle systems) ........... 4
(e) Stand -By Power Supply.. 3
(iii) by subsurface disposal ('includes low pressure
(1) Thermal Pollution Control Device ..................... 3
pipe systems and gravity systems except at
plants consisting of septic tank and nitrifica-
Z'
tion lines only) ............................ 4
TOTAL POINTS
(i) Nticroscreens .......-..- ....................... 5
(j) Phosphorus RemoialbyBiological Processes
CLASSIFICATION
(See del. No. 26) ............................ 20
(k) Polishing Ponds - without aeration ....... 2
Class I... 5 - 25 Points
with aeration .......... 5
Class 26- 50 Points
(I) Post Aeration - cascade .............. 0
Class 51- 65 Points
diffused or mechanical , . , 5
Class 66- Up Points
(m) Reverse Osmosis ........:...................... 5
(n) Sand or Mixed -Media Filters -low rate ........... 2
Facilities having a rating of one through four points, inclusive,
high rate ...... , . _ . 5
do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
(a) Treatment processes for removal of metal or
facilities requires a comparable grade operator In responsible
cyanide ................ . ................... 15
charge.
(p) Treatment processes for removal of toxic
materials other than metal or cyanide ......... 1 5
Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned
a minimum classification of Class It.
SLUDGE TREATMENT
Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of metal
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank - Heated ............. . .
10 or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class It.
Aerobic ...............
5 1
Unhealed .......... . ..
3 Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal
(b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) .......
5 of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class
(c) Sludge Drying Beds - Gravity ......... .. .....
2 I1 I ,
Vacuum Assisted ......
5
(d) Sludge Efulrialion ......:......................
5 In-planl processes and related control equipment which are an
(e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) ........
5 integral part of industrial production shall not be considered waste
(1) Sludge Thickener (gravity) ......................
5 treatment. Likewise, discharges of wastewater from residences
(g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit
having a design flow of 1,000 gpd or less, shall not be subject to
(not applicable to a unit rates as (3) n .........
8 rating-
(h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) ....
2
(i) Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated ................
5 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Non -aerated ... _ .. .....
2
()) Sludge Incinerator - (not including activated
carbon regeneration) .....
10
(k) Vacuum Filter, Centrifuge or Filter Press or other
similar dewalering devices ....................
10
(8) SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(a) Lagoons ......... ................... ..........
2
(b) Land Application (surface and subsurface)
(see definition 222)
-v.here the facility holds the land app. permit ...
10
-by conlracling to a land application operator who
holds the land application permit ................
2
-land application of sludge by a contractor who does
not hold the permit for the wastewater treatment
facility where the sludge is generated .........
10
(c) Landfilled (buriafj ............................
5
(9) DISINFECTION
(a) Chlorination .............................
5
(b) Dechtorination ........................
5
(c) Ozone ..............................
5
(d) Radiation ..........................
5

. __. 4.
State of North Carolinao
Department of Environment,
dN IR
Health an atura esources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes
Preston Howard,
, Secretary
Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. ALBERT F. MEYBOOM
ROCKWELL GRANTIE COMPANY
P. O. BOX 1129
TUCKER, GEORGIA 30085
Dear Mr. MEYBOOM:
November 2, 1993
N.C,
N 1T11rflrpr of
ENVIR U'"13�11 r PAT_T?1
& t.1L, RESaURC'r?S
Nov 0 4 1993
DIV1Slir"1 of "�Jin�"ir'.3t"�rslf tr'r'`ti G� i�lYr
MO(}RESYlrli AEG(Ufi;1 U1IUf
Subject: Application No. NCO083844
DIMEHSION STONE QUARRY
Rowan County
The Division's Pemuts and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting materials received on October 20, 1993. This application has been assigned the number shown above. Please refer to this number when making inquiries on this project.
Your project has been assigned to Susan Wilson for a detailed engineering review. A technical
acknowledgement will be forthcoming. If this acknowledgement is not received within thirty (30)
days, please contact the engineer listed above.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the
Regional Supervisor for this project prior to final action by the Division.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and
recommentations regarding this discharge. If -you have any questions regarding this application,
please contact the review person listed above.
cc: X o svi lFRegional-Office
Sincerely,
CoIeen H. Sullins, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering Unit
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COWUNITY -DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE•= SHORT FORM G FOR
:o be filed oily by services, wholesale and retail trade,
and other com* rcial establishments including vessels
YEAR MD, DAY
Do not attempt to complete this form without reading the accompanying instructions
n
.Please pri t.ortype
I.' Nam.. address, and telephone number of-facility"producing discharge
A. Name . �Oc JC�L1, i�Ah►�"C - Cam. - w
S. Street address
C. City - .- :L"'C k:a- _� 0. State to i
E. County - njjA9_K-f_ 1'2-- LNR 'QV -AN CA�in1TY F. ZIP
G. Telephone No. q 8
Area -
Code
APPL KAI I ON NUMI7F R
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3
DALE RECLIVLA
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2.
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3.
Number of employees
4.
Nature of business --- l�[M+Sao•�+ �ltOr�+b CJ4K�Y
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5.
(a) Check here if discharge occurs all yearl;, or..
v
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1. o January 2. 0 February 3.13 North . - ' 4.a Apri 1... S. a MAY • _
6.a June 7..93July B.0August' 9.0 Septee� r' 10.00ttober
11. O November 12. D December .
(c) How many days per week: ,
,• °.
1 .0 1 . 2.0 2-3 3.G 4-5 4.jK6-7'
6.
Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check -as applicable):j•'•". .
Flow, gallons per operating day,
Volume Volume treated before
discharging .(percent)
Discharge per
operating day
Q.1-999
i000-4999
5640-5999
10,00i1-
50'000
Hone
Q.1-.
30-
65-
95-
49,999'
or.more
29.9
64.9
94.9
100
{1)
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(3)
(4)
(S),
(6)
(7)
(B)
(9)
(10)
A. Sanitary., daily
average
6. Cooling water, etc.,
daily average,
C. Other discharge(s),
daily average;
Specify
D. Maximum per operat-
ing .day -for combined
discharge (all types)

7. If any of the types of waste Identified in It" 6. either treated or un-
treated. are discharged to places other' than surface craters, check belae
as applicable.
Waste water is discharged to:
0.1-999
(1)
1000-49"
(2)
5000-9994
(3)
10.00049.999
(4)
$0.000 or no.
(S)
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r. ,el+tir tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
x
E. Other, speCify:
B. Number of separate discharge points:
A. al B.)(2-3 C. G 4-5 0.0 6 or more
9. Nan* of receiving water or waters QWC-) C,R+I_.Ic
r
10. Ooes your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances as a'result of your operations.
activities. or processes: aaeaonia. cyani�uminum. beryllium. caWuN.
chromium. copper. lead. wercur nickel. selenium, zinc.,phemis.411 end
grease.. and chlorine (reslduall.
A.ayes no,
I certify that I in familiar with-the'-informtion=contained in --the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and.,bel ief such infomtion is twe. coallets. and ,
accurate, - " .
A LAEtT F. MEY&WAA
Printed Nave of Person Signing
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T1 tie .
Date Applic tion•Signed _.
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vorth Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b) (2) provides that: Any person who knowingly make-
my false stateme:nt-representat on, or cartif Lc&tlou any applicaticix.'record, report, plat
)r other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of t'he
.nviroamental Management Comtaisslou impleriana tng that Article, 'or who falsifies, tampers kit;,
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operated or maintained under ATI;Xals U.—oc ns regulatio•of the Environz�
m utal Management Coib
mplementi'ng that Article,' shall'be:'"tr••-:of a.misdemeanor -punishable by a -fine not to excee•
10,11nn, or by imprisonment nnot to, .cxcIad six months,.-ar by both. (18 U.S.C: Section 10.91 prn,
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Permit No. NCG020000
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,
HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
) IVI S I ON OF IWI ROW4ENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE STORMWATER UNDER THE
• 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,
All owners or operators of stormwater point source discharges associated
with activities classified as Standard Industrial Classification Code 14
(mineral mining industry), except as specified below, including active
or inactive mining operations (including Morrow 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 are hereby authorized to discharge to the surface waters of
North Carolina or to a separate storm sewer system conveying discharges
to surface waters. The following activities and their associated
stormwater discharges shall not have coverage under this General Permit:
peat mining, coal mining, metal mining, atormwater discharges from
mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from
asphalt operations, and oil and gas extraction operations.
The General Permit shall become effective on September 1, 1992.
The General Permit shall expire at midnight on A*agust 31, 1997.
Signed this day July 31, 1992.
A. Preston Howard,,Jr/., P.E., Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Permit No. NCG020000
PERMITTED ACTIVITIES
Until this permit expires or is modified or rescinded, the permittee is
authorized to discharge stormwater, overflow from facilities that recycle
process wastewater, and/or mine dewatering to the surface waters of North
Carolina after adequate treatment and/or management in accordance with an
approved Mining Permit by the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land
Quality Section, under the provisions and requirements of North Carolina
General Statute (NCGS) Chapter 74, Article 7, or under the provisions of NCGS
74-67 for borrow pits. All discharges shall be in accordance with the attached
schedules as follows:
Section A - Final Limitations and Controls for Stormwater and Wastewater
Discharges
Section B - Minimum Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
Section C - Schedule of Compliance
Standard Conditions for General Permits
Any other point source discharge to surface waters of the state is prohibited
unless covered by another permit, authorization or approval.
This permit does not relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance
with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard,
ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
All persons desiring to be covered by this General Permit must register with
the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (DEM) by the filing of
a Notice of Intent (NOI) and applicable fees. The NOI shall be submitted and a
certificate of coverage issued prior to any new discharge of stormwater,
overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater, or mine dewatering
associated with a mining activity that has a point source discharge to the
surface waters of the state or existing discharge of stormwater which will
continue beyond October 1, 1992. The NOI shall contain a copy of -the valid
mining permit for the mining activity issued by the Land Quality Section.
Any owner or operator not wishing to be covered or limited by this General
Permit may make application for an individual NPDES permit in accordance with
NPDES procedures in 15A NCAC 2H .0100, stating the reasons supporting the
request. Any application for an individual permit should be made at least 180
days prior to the time the permit is needed or prior to October 1, 1992 for
existing discharges of stormwater.
This General Permit does not cover activities or discharges covered by an
individual NPDES permit until the individual permit has expired or has been
rescinded. Any person conducting an activity covered by an individual permit
but which could be covered by this General Permit may request that the
individual permit be rescinded and coverage under this General Permit be
provided.

Permit No. NCG020000
PART
SECTIONis ail le.► ►Q O►TR- •; STORELVAJER AUD WAUUMN8
1
,I S � ■L .
During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration, the
Permittee Is aut!;orized to discharge stormwater, overflow from facilities that recycle process
wastewater, and/or effluent from mine dewatering. Such discharges shall be controlled, limited,
and monitored as specified below:
1. The Permittee shall implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure that
contaminants do not enter surface waters via stormwater that comes in contact with any
unstabilized overburden, raw materials, intermediate products, finished products, byproducts
or waste products located on the site of the sources covered by this permit. A BMP plan shall be
developed in accordance with Part t, Section C of this permit for each facility covered by this
general permit.
2. The Permittee shall implement management practices and the Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Plan that are included in the mining permit which have been approved by the Division of
Land Resources. The approved permit is considered a requirement or condition of this general
permit. Deviation from the approved permit, or approved amendment to the permit, shall
constitute a violation of the terms and conditions of this general permit. A signed copy of the
Issued mining permit Including the approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan and the
Reclamation Plan shall be maintained on the site at all times. Once an area is released by the
Division of land Resources in accordance with NCGS Chapter 74, Article 7, it shall no longer be
subject to this permit.
3. Equipment utilized during the mining activity on a site must be operated and maintained in
such a manner as to prevent the potential or actual pollution of the surface or ground waters of
the state. Fuels, lubricants, coolants, and hydraulic fluids, or any other petroleum products,
shall not be discharged on to the ground or into surface waters. Spent fluids shall be disposed of
In a manner so as not to enter the surface or ground waters of the state and in accordance with
applicable state and federal disposal regulations. Any spilled fluids shall be cleaned up to the
maximum extent practicable and disposed of in a manner so as not to allow their entry into the
surface or ground waters of the state.
4. Above ground bulk storage of petroleum products and storage of Section 313 Water Priority
Chemicals shall have secondary containment devices within the first 12 months of permit
coverage for existing discharges and prior to beginning operations for new discharges to prevent
leaks and spills from contaminating stormwater runoff. °
Page 1 of 24 Pages

5. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - MINE DEWATERING ANDrOR OVERFLOW FROM FACILITIES THAT RECYCLE PROCESS
WASTEWATER.
Mine dewatering and/or overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater shall be limited and monitored by thepermittee as specified below:
Total Flow1
Settleable Solids
Turbidily2
Total Suspended Solids 3
Total Suspended Solids 4
' Sample Locations: E - Effluent
D Discharge Limltaflons
Units fsoeclfvl Measurement Sample Sample'
Mon�Avo. Daily Max. Freauencv I= Lizcal!on .
E
0.1 ml/I 0.2 mill Monthly Grab E
Monthly Grab E
Monthly Grab E
Monthly Grab E
1 Total Flow shall be continuous flow measurement. Alternatively, pump curves and pump logs may be used as a means to record flow.
2 Turbidity monthly average limitation:
Trout waters 10 NTUs
Non -trout lakes and all saltwaters 25 NTUs
Freshwater non -trout streams 5o NTUs
3 Total Suspended Solids for Industrial Sand Mining shall be limited to a monthly average of 25 rrV and a daily maximum of 45 mg/l.
4 Total Suspended Solids for Phosphate Rods Mining shall be limited to a monthly average of 30 mg/l and a daily maximum of 60 mgA.
BMP Conditions
1. The permittee shall utilize best management practices to ensure that contaminants do not enter the surface waters
as a result of blasting at the site.
2. The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Environmental Management prior to utilizing any chemical additive for
purposes of flocculation.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units In fresh waters, and shall not be less than 6.8 standard units
nor greater than 8.5 standard units for salt waters, and shall be monitored monthly at the effluent by grab samples. (The pH for discharges Into
streams designated swamp waters may be lower.)
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible loam In other than trace amounts.

6. MONITORING REOU REMENTS - LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES.
Stormwater discharges from any disturbed areas during land grading operations (except for sand and gravel mining operations) shall be monitored
by the permittee as specified below: N
Stormwater Discharge Units Mho tjtorigyRaquirementa
Characteristics Measurement Sample Sample
Frequency I= Location
Total Suspended Solids
mg/I
once/year
Grab
SDD
Settleable Solids
ml/l
once/year
Grab
St7D
Turbidity
NTUs
once/year
Grab
SM
pH
Standard
once/year
Grab
SOD
'Sample Locations: SDO - Stormwater Discharge Outfall
Total precipitation and duration of the event measured shall be a representative storm event.
Storm Event' units Monitoring Requirements
Chargoerla t
Total Event Precipitation Inches once/year
Event Duration hours oncelyear

T. Monitoring Requirements - Vehicle Maintenance Activities.
Stormwater discharges from any vehicle maintenance activity occurring on -site which uses more than 55 gallons of new motor oil per month when
averaged over the calendar year shall be monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Stormwater Discharge
Monitoring
BegluiraMeoll
Chararidarislici
Measurement
Sample
Sample
Fr2gugo.cxl
I=
Lg�ajjo 2
Total Flow3
Ma
3/term
SDO
Oil and Grease
mg/l
31term
Grab
SDO
Lead, Total Recoverable4
ug / I
3/term
Grab
SDO
Detergents (MBAS)5
mg/I
3/term
Grab
SDD
pH
Standard
3/term
Grab
Si70'
New motor oil usage
gallons/month
3/term
Estimate
w 1 Measurement Frequency - 3/lerm - shall mean stormwater runoff associated with vehicle maintenance activity on -site. Existing facilities shall be
M sampled once within six months of certificate of coverage issuance and, where possible, prior to implementing BMPs and development of the BMP Plan
,p at existing operations. Thereafter, sampling shall be conducted two times during the remaining permit term at Intervals of greater than eighteen
o months apart and collected during the months of April through November.
M'
� 2 Sample Locations: SDO - Stormwater Discharge Outfall
b
3 Total flow shall be measured continuously or calculated based on the a,riount of area draining to the outfall, the amount of built -upon area, and the total
0 amount of rainfall or estimated by the measurement of the flow at 20 miriute Intervals during the rainfall event. Total precipitation and duration of the
event measured shall be a representative storm event.
4 Applies only for facilities at which fueling occurs.
SDetergent monitoring Is required only at facilities which conduct vehicle cleaning operations.
,o
m
Storm Event, Monitorfna Requirements
Characteristic b
rt
Total Event Precipitation Inches 3/term
Event Duration hours 3/ierm
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0
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Permit No. NCG020000
Part l
Section B: MINIMUM MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (unless otherwise approved
In writing by the Division of Environmental Managemerc.)
1 . All erosion and sedimentation control facilities shall be Inspected by or under the direction
of the permittee at least once ever; sever. calendar days and within 24 hours after any storm
event that results in a discharge of runoff of stormwater from the site.
2. Stormwater runoff discharges shall be inspected by visual observation for color, foam,
outfafl staining, visible sheens and dry weather flows at the above frequency to evaluate the
effectiveness of the stormwater control facilities or practices. if any visible off -site
sedimentation is leaving the property, corrective action shall be taken to reduce the discharge of
sediments.
3. The permittee shall keep a record of inspections. Visible sedimentation found off the site
shall be recorded with a brief explanation as to the measures taken to prevent future releases as
well as any measures taken to clean up the sediment that has left the site. This record shall be
made available to DEM or authorized agent upon request.
4. A log of the sampling data and of activities taken to Implement BMPs associated with She
vehicle maintenance activities shall be maintained and incorporated into the BMP Plan.
5. A log of the sampling data and of activities taken to implement the BMP Plan shall be kept on
site for the duration of the permit term and made available to the Director immediately upon
request.
6. For purposes of the stormwater sampling required in this permit, all samples shall be
collected from the discharge resulting from a representative storm event (See Part II, Standard
Conditions, Section A). Samples shall be collected at intervals not less than one year apart. If
the stormwater runoff is controlled by a detention pond, the following sampling requirements
apply:
(a) It the detention pond detains for 24 hours the runoff generated by one inch of
rainfall, a grab sample of the discharge from the pond shall be collected within the first
30 minutes of discharge.
(b) If the detention pond discharges only in response to a storm event exceeding a ten
year design storm (See Part II, Standard Conditions, Section A), visual observations of
the discharge for color, foam, outfall staining, visible sheens and dry weather flows, are
required but analytical sampling shall not be required.
(c) If the detention pond discharges only in response to a storm event exceeding a 25-
year, 24-hour storm (See Part II, Standard Conditions, Section A), the pond shall be
considered a non -discharging stormwater control system and not subject to NPDES
requirements, unless the discharge causes a violation of water quality standards.
7. The analytical results of samples analyzed in accordance with the terms of this permit shall
be submitted on forms provided by the Director no later than January 31 for the previous year
In which sampling was required to be performed.
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Section C: Schedule of Compliance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Limitations and Controls specified for stormwater
discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
For the vehicle maintenance activities:
a. Develop and implement BMP's and .stormwater controls, as appropriate within the
first 12 months of permit coverage, at existing operations.
b. Develop and implement BMP's and stormwater controls, as appropriate, prior to
beginning mining operations at new operations.
For the land disturbance activities:
a. Implement BMP's and stormwater controls, as appropriate on the effective date of
permit coverage, at existing operations.
b. Develop and implement BMP's and stormwater controls, as appropriate, prior to
beginning land disturbance activity at new operations.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the perm
stormwater controls at optimum efficiency.
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PART II
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES STORMWATER GENERAL PERMITS
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended,
.33 USC 1251, et. seq.
Schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, and other
management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of waters of the United States.
BMPs also include treatment requirements, operation procedures, and practices to
control plant site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal, or drainage from
raw material storage.
a. Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
Individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the Individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the
Individual values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0)
shall be considered to be one (1).
C. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
._.-U%W411110,76
Liquid raw materials, manufactured products, waste materials or by-products with a
single above ground storage container having a capacity of greater than 660 gallons or
with multiple above ground storage containers having a total storage capacity of greater
than 1,320 gallons.
1• s
The period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next day. However, for
purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably represents the
calendar day may be used for sampling.
The rainfall runoff from or through any coal storage pile.
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The Division of Environmental Management, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources.
8. Director
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management, the permit issuing
authority.
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act.
11. Lgirldfi(j
A disposal facility or part of a disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land and
which is not a land treatment facility, a surface impoundment, an injection well, a
hazardous waste long-term storage facility or a surface storage facility.
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All municipal separate storm sewers that are either:
a. Located in an incorporated place with a population of 100,000 or more as determined by
the Decennial Census by the Bureau of Census; or
b. Located in the counties with unincorporated urbanized populations of 100,000 or more,
except municipal separate storm sewers that are located in the incorporated places,
townships or towns within such counties; or
C. Owned or operated by a municipality other than those described in paragraph (a) or (b)
and that are designated by the Director as part of the large or medium separate storm
sewer system.
13. Overburden
Any material of any nature, consolidated or unconsolidated, that overlies a mineral
deposit, excluding topsoil or similar naturally -occurring surface materials that are not
disturbed by mining operations.
14. Permittee
The owner or operator issued a certificate of coverage pursuant to this general permit.
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Includes, but is not limited to: releases of oil or hazardous substances in excess of
reportable quantities under section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Ref: 40 CFR 110.10 and
CFR 117.21) or section 102 of CERCLA (Ref: 40 CFR 302.4).
The flow of water which results from precipitation and which occurs Immediately
following rainfall or as a result of snowmelt.
The discharge from any point source which is used for collecting and conveying
stormwater and which is directly related to manufacturing, processing or raw material
storage areas at an industrial site. The term does not include discharges from facilities
or activities excluded from the NPDES program. For the categories of industries
Identified in (a) through 0) of this definition the term includes, but is not limited to,
stormwater discharges from industrial plant yards; immediate access roads and rail
lines used or traveled by carriers of raw materials, manufactured products, waste
material, or by-products used or created by the facility; material handling sites; refuse
sites; sites used for the application or disposal of process wastewaters; sites used for the
storage and maintenance of material handling equipment; sites used for residual
treatment, storage, or disposal; shipping and receiving areas; manufacturing buildings;
storage areas (including tank farms) for raw materials, and intermediate and finished
products; and areas where industrial activity has taken place in the past and significant
materials remain and are exposed to stormwater. For the categories of industries
identified in (k), the term includes- only stormwater discharges from all areas listed in
the previous sentence (except access roads) where material handling equipment or
activities, raw material, intermediate products, final products, waste material, by-
products, or industrial machinery are exposed to stormwater: Material handling
activities include the: storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of
any raw material, Intermediate product, finished product, by-product or waste product.
The term excludes areas located on plant lands separated from the plant's industrial
activities, such as office buildings and accompanying parking lots as long as the drainage
from the excluded areas is not mixed with stormwater drained from the above described
areas. Industrial facilities (including industrial facilities that are Federally or
municipally owned or operated that meet the description of the facilities listed in (a)-
(k)) Include .those facilities designated under 40 CFR 122.26(a)(1)(v).
The following categories of facilities are considered to be engaging in "industrial
activity:
a. Facilities subject to stormwater effluent limitations guidelines, new source
performance standards, or toxic pollutant effluent standards under 40 CFR Subchapter N
Parts 400 - 471 (except facilities which are exempted under (k) of this definition);
b. Facilities classified as Standard Industrial Classifications 24 (except 2434), 26
(except 265 and 267). 28, 29, 30, 311, 32, 33, 3441, 373;
C. Facilities classified as Standard Industrial Classifications 10 through 14 (mineral
industry) including active or inactive mining operations (except for areas of coal
mining operations meeting the definition of a reclamation area under 40 CFR
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Any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including but specificZily not limited
to, any pipe,- ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, conta,ner, rolling
stock, or concentrated animal feeding operation from which pollutants I are or may be
discharged to waters of the state.
•A storm event that is between 0.2 and 0.8 inches of rainfall and which has a duration of
greater than 3 hours and that is preceded by at least 72 hours in which no storm event
measuring greater than 0.1 inches has occurred.
The fraction of total rainfall that is not infiltrated into or otherwise retained by the soil,
concrete, asphalt or other surface upon which it falls that will appear at the conveyance
as runoff.
Containment for the contents of the single largest tank plus sufficient freeboard to allow
for precipitation.
A chemical or chemical category which:
a. Is listed in 40 CFR 372.65 pursuant to Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, also titled the Emergency
Planning and Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986;
b. Is present at or above threshold levels at a facility subject to SARA title III, Section 313
reporting requirements; and
C. That meet at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Is listed in appendix D of 40 CFR part 122 on either Table II (organic priority
pollutants), Table Ill (certain metals, cyanides, and phenols) or Table IV (certain toxic
pollutants and hazardous substances);
(2) Is listed as a hazardous substance pursuant to section 311(b)(2)(A) of the CWA at 40
CFR 116.4; or
(3) Is a pollutant for which EPA has published acute or chronic water quality criteria.
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Includes, but Is not limited to: raw materials; fuels; materials such as solvents,
detergents, and plastic pellets; finished materials such as metallic products; raw
materials used in food processing or production; hazardous substances designated under
section 101(14) of CERCLA; any chemical the facility is required to report pursuant to
section 313 of Title III of SARA; fertilizers; pesticides; and waste products such as
ashes, slag and sludge that have the potential to be released with stormwater discharges.
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434.11(1)) and oil and gas exploration, production, processing, or treatment
operations, or transmission facilities that discharge stormwater contaminated by contact
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; inactive mining operations are mining sites that are not being actively
mined, but which have an Identifiable owner/operator;
d. Hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities, including those that are
operating under interim status or a permit under Subtitle C of RCRA;
e. - Landfills, land application sites, and open dumps that receive or have received any
Industrial wastes (waste that is received from any of the facilities described under this
definition) Including those that are subject to regulation under Subtitle D of RCRA;
f. Facilities involved in the recycling of materials, including fnetal scrapyards, battery
reclaimers, salvage yards and automobile junkyards, including but limited to those.
classified as Standard Industrial Classification 5015 and 5093;
g. Steam electric power generating facilities, including coal handling sites;
h. Transportation facilities classified as Standard Industrial Classifications 40, 41, 42,
44, and 45 which have vehicle maintenance shops, equipment cleaning operations, or
.airport deicing operations. Only those portions of the facility that are either involved in
vehicle maintenance (including vehicle rehabilitation, mechanical repairs, painting,
fueling and lubrication), equipment cleaning operations, airport deicing operations, or
which are otherwise identified under (a)-(g) or (i)-(k) of this definition are
associated with Industrial activity;
i. Treatment works treating domestic sewage or any other sewage sludge or wastewater
treatment device or system, used in the storage treatment, recycling, and reclamation of
municipal or domestic sewage, including lands dedicated to the disposal of sewage sludge
that are located within the confines of the facility, with a design flow of 1.0 mgd or
more, or required to have an approved pretreatment program under 40 CFR part 403.
Not included are farm lands, domestic gardens or lands used for sludge management
where sludge is beneficially reused and which are not physically located in the confines
of the facility, or areas that are in compliance with section 405 of the CWA;
j. Construction activity including clearing, grading and excavation activities except:
operations that result in the disturbance of less that five acres of total land area which
are not part of a larger common plan of development or sale;
k. Facilities under Standard Industrial Classifications 20, 21, 22, 23, 2434, 25, 265,
267, 27, 283, 285, 30, 31 (except 311), 323, 34 (except 3441), 35, 36, 37
(except 373), 38, 39, 4221-25, (and which are not otherwise included within (a)-
0) of this definition).
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The precipitation event of a duration which will produce the maximum peak rate of
runoff for the watershed of interest resulting from a rainfall event of an intensity
expected to be equalled or exceeded, on the average, once in ten years.
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25. Total Flow
The flow corresponding to the time period over which the sample collection occurs. The
total flow calculated based on the sue of the area draining to the outfall, the amount of
the built -upon surfaces within the drainage area, and the total amount of rainfall
occurring during the sampling period.
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Any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.
27. Iynes of Samaies
a. Grab samples are individual samples collected instantaneously.
b. Composite Sample: a composite sample shall mean:
(1) A flow -weighted composite sample, which is a mixture of aliquots collected at a constant
time interval, where the volume of each aliquot is proportional to the flow rate of the
discharge at the time the sample is collected; or
(2) A time -weighted composite sample, which is a mixture of equal volume aliquots collected
at a constant interval of time.
A composite sample can be obtained from the collection of a series of grab samples, taken
at intervals of no greater than 20 minutes. The grab sample to be composited must be of
no less than 100 milliliters.
Solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported
by water, air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin which can be seen with the unaided
eye.
29. Waste Pile
Any noncontainerized accumulation of solid, nonflowing waste that is used for treatment
or storage.
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The maximum 24-hour precipitation event expected to be equalled or exceeded, on the
average, once in 25 years.
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The permittee must comply with all conditions of this general permit. Any permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for
enforcement action; for certificate of coverage termination, revocation and reissuance,
or modification; or denial of a certificate of coverage renewal application.
a. . The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants within the time provided in
the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions, even If the permit has not
yet been modified to incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject
to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who
negligently violates any permit condition Is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of
$5,000 to $50,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 3 years,
or both. Also, any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an
administrative penalty not to exceed $10,000 per violation with the maximum amount
not to exceed $125,000. [Ref: Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 USC 1319 and 40 CFR
122.41(a).]
C. Under state law, a daily civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
per violation may be assessed against any person who violates or falls to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North
Carolina General Statutes 143-215.6A]
d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed $10,000 per
violation, with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed
$25,000. Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each
day during which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II
penalty not to exceed $125,000.
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in
violation of this general permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment.
Except as provided in general permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part 11, C.3.). nothing
in this general permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-
215.3, 143-215.6A, 143-215.6B, 143-215.6C or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33
USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such
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as fish kills, even though. the responsibility for effective compliance may be
temporarily suspended.
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Nothing In this general permit shall be construed to preclude the Institution of any legal
action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to
which the permittee .Is or may be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section
311 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1321. Furthermore, the permittee Is responsible for
consequential damages, such as fish, kills, even though the responsibility for effective
oompliance may be temporarily suspended.
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The Issuance -of this general permit does not convey any property rights in either real or
personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to
private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal,
State or local laws or regulations.
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The provisions of this general permit are severable, and If any provision of this general
permit, or the application of any provision of this general permit to arly circumstances,
is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the
remainder of this general permit, shall not be affected thereby.
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The permittee shall furnish to the Director, within a reasonable time, any information
which the Director may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying,
revoking and reissuing, or terminating the certificate of coverage issued pursuant to
this general permit or to determine compliance with this general permit. The permittee
shall also furnish to the Director upon request, copies of records required to be kept by
this general permit.
An expired general permit continues in force and effect until the general permit is
reissued or a new general permit is issued. Only those facilities authorized to discharge
under the expiring general permit are covered by the continued general permit.
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The certificates of coverage issued under a general permit shall continue in force and
effect until the general permit Is revoked or terminated.
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a. All notices of intent to be covered under this general permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) For. a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section, a
responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president, secretary, treasurer or vice
president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other
person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation,
or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures
exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents
has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with oorporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor,
respectively; or .
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal
executive officer or ranking elected official.
b. All reports required by the general permit and other information requested by the
Director shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2) The authorization specified either an individual or a position having 'responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
(3) The written authorization is submitted to the Director.
G. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the
information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who
manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
Information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and
imprisonment for knowing violations."
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After public notice and opportunity for a hearing, the general permit may be terminated
for cause. The filing of a request for a general permit modification, revocation and
relssuance, or termination does not stay any general permit condition. The certificate of
coverage shall expire when the general permit is terminated.
The Director may require any owner/operator authorized to discharge under a
certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit to apply for and obtain an
Individual permit or an alternative general permit. Any interested person may petition
the Director to take action under this paragraph. Cases where an individual permit may
be required Include, but are, not limited to, the following:
a. The discharger is a significant contributor of pollutants;
b. Conditions at the permitted site change, altering the constituents and/or characteristics
of the discharge such that the discharge no longer qualifies for a General Permit;
C. The discharge violates the terms or conditions of this general permit;
d. A change has occurred in the availability of demonstrated technology or practices for the
control or abatement of pollutants applicable to the point source;
e. Effluent limitations are promulgated for the point sources covered by this general
permit;
f. A water quality management plan containing requirements applicable to such point
sources is approved after the issuance of this general permit.
g. The Director determines at his own discretion that an individual permit is required.
12. When -an lndivjaual Permit may FlppueStp4
Any permittee operating under this general permit may request to be excluded from the
coverage of this general permit by applying for an individual permit. When an
Individual permit is issued to an owner/operator the applicability of this general permit
Is automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit.
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All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and
certified.
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The 'issuance of this general permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and
modifying the general permit, revoking and reissuing the general permit, or
terminating the general permit as allowed by the laws, rules, and regulations contained
in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 122 and 123; Title 15A of the North
Carolina Administrative Code, .Subchapter 2H .0100; and North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1 et. at.
The certificate of coverage issued in accordance with this general permit may be
modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The notification of planned
changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any general permit condition.
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The
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with
the condition of this general permit.
3. Bypassing of Stormwater Control Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass' means the known diversion of stormwater from any portion of a stormwater
control facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the
control facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent
loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a
bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by delays in
production.
b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
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C. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall
submit prior notice, If possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass; including
an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2) Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part 11, E. S. of this general permit. (24-hour notice).
d. ' Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Director may take enforcement action against a permittee
for bypass, unless:
(a) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(b) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary control
facilities, retention -of stormwater or maintenance during normal periods of
equipment downtime gr dp Walter. This condition is not satisfied if adequate
backup controls should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable
engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods
of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(c) The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c. of this section.
(2) The Director may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if
the Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed above in Paragraph
d. (1) of this section.
4. upsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment or control
facilities, inadequate treatment or control facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or
careless or improper operation.
b. Effect of an upset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, Is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
C. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
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A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs, or other relevant evidence
that:
S.
(1) An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s) of the upset;
(2) The permitted facility was at the time being properly operated; and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part II, E. 5. (b) (B) of this
general permit.
(4) The permittee compiled with any remedial measures required under Part Il, A. 2. of this
general permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an
upset has the burden of proof.
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Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of
the volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples shall be taken on a day and
time that is characteristic of the discharge. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring
points specified in the certificate of coverage issued pursuant to this general permit and,
unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other waste
stream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and approval of the Director.
Duplicate signed copies of all reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626.0535
Where required, appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with
accepted scientific practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and
reliability of measurements of the volume of monitored discharges.
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Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations
published pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting
Acts, and to regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
To meet the Intent of the monitoring required by this general permit, all test procedures
must produce minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the general permit
.discharge requirements and all data generated must be reported down to the minimum
detection or lower reporting level of the procedure. If no approved methods are
determined capable of achieving minimum detection and reporting levels below general
permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive (method with the lowest
possible detection and reporting level) approved method must be used.
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under
this general permit shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than
$10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,
or by both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first
conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment is a fine of not more that
$20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than 4 years, or both.
The permittee shall retain records of all monitoring information, including all
calibration and maintenance records and all original strip chart recordings for
continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by this general
permit, for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the sample, measurement,
report or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any
time.
For each measurement, sample, inspection or maintenance activity performed or taken
pursuant to the requirements of this general permit, the permittee shall record the
following information:
a. The date, exact place, and time of sampling, measurements, inspection or maintenance
activity;
b. The individual(s) who performed the sampling, measurements, inspection or
maintenance activity;
C. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s) who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
The results of such analyses.
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The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the
permitted facility or activity which may result in noncompliance with the general
permit requirements.
3. Trgnsfers
The certificate of ooverage Issued pursuant to this general permit Is not transferable to
any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may
require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage to change
the name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean
Water Act.
nNEMET, • I■ : •.•MA
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this general
permit.
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time
the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances.
The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and Its causes;
the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, and if the noncompliance
has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or
planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph.
(A) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the general permit.
(B) Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation In the general permit.
(C) Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the general permit to be reported within 24 hours.
C. The Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition it the oral report has been received within 24
hou rs.
The permittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part ll. E.
4 and 5. of this general permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The
reports shall contain the information listed in Part II. E. S. of this general permit.
Page 22 of 24 Pages

Permit No. NCG020000
.I :I• a MA !1,
The permittee shall allow the Director, or an authorized representative (including an
authorized contractor acting as a representative of the Director), or In the case of a
facility, which discharges through a municipal separate storm sewer system, an
authorized representative of a municipal operator or the separate storm sewer system
receiving the discharge, upon the presentation of credentials and other documents as may
be required by law, to;
a. 'Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity Is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this general permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this general permit;
C. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this general permit;
and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times, for the purposes of assuring general permit
compliance or as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or
parameters at any location.
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The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned
physical alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for
determining whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29 (b); or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly change the nature or increase the quantity
of pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject
neither to effluent limitations in the general permit, nor to notification requirements
under 40 CFR Part 122.42 (a) (1).
Page 21 of 24 Pages

Permit No. NCG020000
Where the permittee beoomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a notice
of intent to be covered under this general permit or in any report to the Director, It
shall promptly submit such facts or information.
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section
.308 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms
shall be available for public Inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental
Management. As required by the Act, effluent data shall not be considered confidential.
Knowingly making any false statement on any such report may result in the imposition
of criminal penalties as provided for in NCGS 143-215.6E or in Section 309 of the
Federal Act.
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required
to be maintained under this general permit, including monitoring reports or reports of
compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more
than $10,000 per violation, or by imprisonment for not more than twQ years per
violation, or by both.
Part III
OTHER INFORMATION
A. Limitations Reopener
This general permit shall be modified or alternatively, revoked and reissued, to comply
with any applicable effluent guideline or water quality standard issued or approved
under Sections 302(b) (2) (c), and (d), 304(b) (2) and 307(a) of the Clean Water
Act, it the effluent guideline or water quality standard so issued or approved:
1 . contains different conditions or is otherwise more stringent than any effluent limitation
in the general permit; or
2. controls any pollutant not limited in the general permit.
The general permit as modified or reissued under this paragraph shall also contain any
other requirements in the Act then applicable.
Page 23 of 24 Pages

Permit No. NCGO20000
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PART IV
ADMINISTERING ANRUIREMEN
OMPLIANCE
MONITORING FEE
A The permittee must pay the administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
thirty) days aftbilled er
Failure
s the fee in timely
anner
In accordance NCAC H0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action
to revoke the Certificate of Coverage.
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Page 24 of 24 Pages

UNSETTLING: Ken Austin holds jars of water
he took from his creek. Dust continues to be
suspended in the water after a long time.
Austin disputes the quarry's claim that more
sediment basins will get rid of the dust
particles.
Relationship
on the rocks
Neighbor says quarry violating
water pollution laws, state drag-
ging its feet
BY WESM YOUNG
SALISBURY POST
Ken Austin says it's bad enough that the
quarry near his house is in violation of state
water -quality laws.
What's worse, he says, is that he can't get the
state to enforce its own rules.
State regulators take a different view. They
say they're working to make RckpkweltOtaxmte-
obey the regulations and suggest that Austin
be more patient.
Both agree that Rockwell Granite is break-
ing the standards that regulate how much
quarry dust can wash off the property into a
stream. In fact, regulators say, the water is
carrying more than 10 times the concentration
of dust that state rules allow.
"We are trying to come up with a solution to
address the water quality," said Doug Miller,
with the state's environmental office in
Mooresville.
The quarry sits behind Austin's property
and the property of his mother-in-law, Jane
Deal.
Talk to Austin, and you realize the problem
isn't'just the water.
"I've got noise; I've got water, I've got all
kinds of problems," Austin said. "The creek
behind our house runs white from the water
that they discharge on our property."
> See Quarry, Page 7A
WHITE WATER: Ken Austin examines a creek near his h
the Rockwell Granite Company. Regulators say the water
concentration of dust that state rules allow. "I've got not
of problems," Austin says. "The creek behind our house
discharge on our property."
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Austin said the noise is "ter-
rible - like jet airplanes all the
time" - until 10:30 at night at
times. He says he would like to
shut the quarry down, but if he
can't do that, he wants it to
abide by the water -quality
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attorney to press his case with
the state, but no legal motions
have been filed.
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of adding more sediment
basins in hopes of reducing the
amount of dust in the water.
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encroached on a buffer zone
required in the county's mining
permit. He's contemplating
legal action to stop the state
from changing the mining per-
mit to accommodate the com-
pany's plan.
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document, if I can just get the
state to enforce it," he said.
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state has allowed the quarry
more time to correct problems
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violation issued by the state
earlier this year.
And Austin maintains that
more sediment basins won't get
rid of the dust particles. He has
a jar of the stuff that's been
sitting around for a long time,
he said, and it still has dust
particles floating.
Samar Bou-Ghazale, an en-
vironmental engineer with the
state's water -quality section in
Mooresville, promises his
agency won't let up until the
quarry comes into compliance
with the rules.
Testing the stream, Bou-
Ghazale found the dust concen-
tration drops down to an accep=
table level within half a mile
downstream of the discharge
point. Until it drops to low
levels, he said, the water quali-
ty can have a bad effect on
water life.
`Everything takes time,"
Bou-Ghazale said. "Because he
(Austin) is an immediate neigh
bor, he wishes it can be speed-
ed up a little bit."
-Albert Meijboon, the geol-
ogist for the quarry, said he
didn't want to debate Austin in
the newspaper. But he said the
company is trying to improve
sedimentation controls.
"We try to keep the water
longer on the property to im-
prove the settling," Meijboon
said.
The water downstream falls
under the water -quality branch
of the'state environmental of-
fice, while the sediment basins
and other mining operations
fall under land quality.
Doug Miller, with the land -
quality section, said weather
prevented the quarry from
meeting the original deadline
for improvements, so his office
extended the deadline.
Miller said the state and
quarry officials still must re-
solve questions about the buf-
fer zone and the effectiveness
of the sediment basins.
"It is not being done the way
he (Austin) wants it done, but
we are working," Miller said.
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