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Pat McCrory
Governor
June 4, 2014
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Esmeralda Emerald Mine
Attention: Mr. Wesley Watts, Manager
311 Macedonia Church Road
Taylorsville, North Carolina 28681
RE: Esmeralda Emerald Mine
Mine Permit No. 02-07
NPDES Permit No. NCG020615
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Watts,
7011 1570 0000 0154 7265
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
On May 20, 2014, personnel of the Land Quality Section performed an inspection of your facility
and observed the facility to be inactive. Please find attached the mine inspection report. The mine
permit expires July 28, 2014, and if you have not already done so, please contact our Mining
Program staff at [phone] to discuss permit renewal and mining reclamation requirements.
An inspection report regarding industrial stormwater is also attached. On March 3, 2004, the
former Division of Water Quality issued correspondence stating the NPDES Permit Application for
the referenced facility was incomplete and therefore returned. Therefore, this facility does not have
in effect an industrial stormwater discharge permit. No activities resulting in stormwater discharge
may occur until you obtain an industrial stormwater permit for this facility. For your convenience, a
copy of the application for the industrial stormwater permit is attached. Questions related to the
industrial stormwater permit application may be directed to our Stormwater Permitting Unit at (919)
807-6300.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Telephone: [phone] I FAX: [phone] • Internet: http:l/portal.ncdenr,org/web/lr/land-quality
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At your earliest convenience, please contact Ms. Tamera-Eplin, PE, CPESC, or me at (704) 663-
1699 to advise us of your intentions in these matters. Your cooperation in maintaining your facility
within the mining and industrial-stormwater regulations would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Zahid S. Khan, CPM, CPESC; CPSWQ
Regional Engineer
cc: Janet Boyer, PE, State Mining Specialist
Bradley Bennet, Stormwater Permitting Program

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
® PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑ UNPERIVIITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: Esmeralda Emerald Mine 2. MINE LOCATION: Duncan Lane..Hiddenite
3. COUNTY: AIexander 4. RIVER BASIN: Yadkin — Pee Dee 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: Esmeralda Exploration Carolina Inc.
7. ADDRESS: 311 Macedonia Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681
8. MINING PERMIT #: 02-07 ❑ N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: 07-28-2014 ❑ N/A
10. PERSON(S) CONTACTED AT SITE: No one available
11. PICTURES? ❑ Yes N No TAKEN BY:
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑ A. Initial Inspection (Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach sketch reap)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
® B. Routine Inspection (Permitted Mine Sites)
II C. Follow-up Inspection
13. Date of last inspection: 02/22/2012
14. Any mining since that date? ❑ Yes N No If yes, cite evidence of such mining activity:
15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes N No If yes, explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? L Yes LJ No L N/A
If no, explain: The mine is inactive and overgrown
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? Ld Yes � No U N/A
If no, explain: The most recent Annual Reclamation Report in the MRO file was received by the Land Quality
Section on February 10, 2011. Our I -BEAM database lists the most recent ARR dated 01/23/2013
18. Is there any off -site damage? A. ❑ Yes B. ❑ No C. N None observed
If A, describe the type and severity of the damage:
If B or C, is there potential for offsite damage? ❑ Yes N No Explain: Pit contains all stormwater.
19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
20. Other recommendations and comments: This permit expires 07/28/2014. Please contact the Mining
Program staff at 919-707-9220 to discuss renewal of your permit and required reclamation activities.
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) N Not Reviewed ❑ N/A
22. Follow-up inspection needed? LJ Yes N No Proposed date
23. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 24. Copy of Report sent to operator 06/03/2014
INSPECTED BY: Tamera E lin Ran Kormanik DATE 05/20/2014
Telephone No: 704-663-1699
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist

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Compliance InSne tiReport
NCG020615
Contact Person: Wesley Watts, 311 Macedonia Church Rd, Taylorsville NC 28681
Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility: Duncan Lane, Hiddenite
Effective:
Region: Mooresville
County: Alexander
Facility: Esmeralda Emerald Mine
Permit: Owner: Wesley Watts
On -Site Representative(s): None on -site
Related Permits:
Entry Time: 08:40 AM Exit Time: 08:45 AM
Primary inspector: Tamera H Eplin
Secondary Inspector(s): Ryan Kormanik
Inspection Date: 05/20/2014
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Facility Status: Not Compliant
Question Areas:
The mine was inactive and appeared to have been inactive for years. No one was on -site and the area was
overgrown. A stormwater file review revealed a NPDES Permit Application was returned on March 3, 2004,
because the former Division of Water Quality did not receive a copy of the Mining Permit for this facility. The
current mining permit expires July 28, 2014.
In order to be compliant with industrial stormwater regulations, an application for stormwater must be
submitted at the same time as application for mining permit renewal.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
Mr. Jim Kendall
General Elastic
6086 Old Mendenhall Road
High Point, NC 27263
8 June 2009
Subject
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No -Exposure Certification NCGNEO%9' uJ
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6086 Old Mendenhall Rd., High Pointtc
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The Division has reviewed your submittal of the No -Exposure Certification for Exclusion from NPDES Storw mater
Permitting form. Based on your submittal and signed certification of no exposure at the above refere cedLLJity, the
Division is granting your conditional exclusion from permitting as provided for under 40 CFR 126.22(g),�:is'
incorporated by reference in North Carolina regulations. We are also hereby rescinding your current permit Certificate
of Coverage, NCG170059.
Please note that by our acceptance of your no -exposure certification, you are obligated to maintain no -exposure
conditions at your facility. Pallets stored outside (not under roof) are considered exposure. If conditions change
such that your facility can no longer qualify for a no -exposure exclusion, you are obligated to immediately obtain
NPDES permit coverage for your stormwater discharge. Otherwise, the discharge becomes subject to enforcement
as an un-permitted discharge. Your conditional no -exposure exclusion expires in five years (June.8, 2014). At that
time you must re -certify with the Division, or obtain NPDES permit coverage for any stormwater discharges from
your facility. _
You rrconditional'exclusion from permitting does not affect your facility's legal. requirements to-obtain.environmental
permits that may be required under other federal, state, or local "regulations or ordinances.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Corey Basinger at [phone], or at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Fran McPherson -Budget Office
Stormwater Permitting Unit No- Exposure Files
Central Files (NCG17059), WSRO
Division of Water Quality — Winston Salem Regional Office One
Surface Water Protection Section NorthCaroliria
Location: 5-7 1-5000own Street, Winston Salem, North Carolina -877-
Phone: [phone]aa01 FAX: 336-771 �6301 Customer Service: 1-877-623-G748 `
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Mr. Wesley Watts
Esmeralda Emerald Mine
311 Macedonia Church Road
Taylorsviile, NC 28681
Dear Mr. Watts:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
March 3, 2004
DEPT- OF FMVIRONMENT
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Subject: NPDES Permit Application
Permit Number NCG020615
Return No. 1090 Esmeralda Emerald Mine WA Eq
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Alexander County
On April 4, 2003, the Division of Water Quality received a NPDES Permit Application for the subject facility. As stated in
the Notice of Intent (NOI), a copy of the valid approved mining permit for the facility must be attached to the NOI in order
for the stormwater permit application to be considered complete. To date, we have not received a copy of the mining
permit for this facility. Therefore, the Division of Water Quality is returning the application as incomplete. This application
may be resubmitted with all applicable attachments and fees for reconsideration.
If there is a need for any additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone],
ext. 542.
Sincerely,
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Ma k Wiggins
Stormwater and Permits Unit
Cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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Customer Service Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
1 800 623-7748

Mi ael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Depai urnent of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
March 26, 2003
Mr. Wesley Watts, Manager
Esmeralda Emerald Mine
3 I I Macedonia Church Road
Taylorsville, N.C. 28681
Subject: Esmeralda Emerald Mine
NPDES Permit No.NCG020000
Alexander County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Watts:
A review of your mining permit application by the Mooresville Regional Office/Division
of Water Quality staff revealed that no storm water permit application was submitted for the
subject site.
Mr. Samar bou-Ghazale of my staff contacted your Engineer Mr. Carroll Williams who
confirmed that a storm water application was not submitted with the application package.
A storm water permit (NCG020000) is required for the subject site. In order to comply
with NCGS 143-215.1, please fill out the enclosed application and return same to the address
shown on the application.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Samar Bou-Ghazale
of this Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason. P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Carroll Williams, P.E.
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CusiZDENR,ice Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
1 800 623-7748 FAX (704) 66MO40