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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 26, 2005
Mr. Jim Wiggins
RiverSea Plantation
106 Countryside Street
Supply, NC 28465
Subject- General Permit No. NCG020000
LR RiverSea, LLC—RiverSea
Plantation
COC No. NCG020661
Brunswick County
Dear Mr. Wiggins:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on June 22, 2005, we
are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage (COC) to discharge under the subject
state — NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina
and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
This general permit allows the discharge of stormwater and certain types of wastewater
from your facility. In your Notice of Intent (NOI), you specified that only mine dewatering
would be discharged from this facility. Please remember that any point -source discharges of
stormwater from this site are also subject to the conditions in this permit.
Also, this operation will potentially discharge to waters designated as High Quality
Waters (HQW). Please note that the NCG020000 general permit includes a Total Suspended
Solids (TSS) effluent limitation specific to dewatering discharges from industrial sand
mines to HQW classified waters (See Part III, Table 9.). Follow-up with you during the
application review indicated this operation will not likely discharge mine dewatering water.
However, if such discharges occur, and mined material is for uses other than construction and
fill, the discharge is subject to this more stringent limit (applicable to industrial sand, as defined
by 40 CFR 436,40).
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to
the Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
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Mr. Jim Wiggins
RiverSea Plantation
COC No. NCG020661
August 26, 2005
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permit that
may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bethany Georgoulias at
telephone number [phone] ext. 529.
Sir r G&'A!_ SIGNED BY
ADLEY SENNETT
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020661
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
L R RiverSea, LLC
is hereby authorized to operate treatment systems, and is hereby authorized to discharge
stormwater and discharges associated with mine dewatering from a facility located at
RiverSea Plantation
106 Countryside Street
Brunswick County
to receiving waters designated as the Lockwoods Folly River, a class SC-HQW water, in the
Lumber River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII of General Permit No. NCG020000
as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 26, 2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 26, 2005.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
BRADLEY BENNETT
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

LOCATION MAP:
Latitude: 34'00'10" NCG020661 Facility
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County: Brunswick, NC Location
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Subbasin: 03-07-59 (Lumber River Basin)

NCG020661
July 20, 2005
B. Georgoulias
RiverSea Plantation
rev. 8/26/05
Summary
This facility submitted a Notice of Intent to be covered under General Permit NCG020000 (Mineral
& Mining Industry). The stormwater and mine dewatering (wastewater) discharge drains to
Lockwoods Folly River (Class SC-HQW), in the Lumber River Basin. This facility is located in
Brunswick County, handled by the Wilmington Regional Office.
Application review
a) The permit application has been signed and sufficiently completed. Yes.
b) The SIC code accurately describes this facility's activities and is covered by this general
permit. Applicant listed 1629 (heavy construction), but mining activity is covered by
SIC 1499 (Misc. Non-metallic Mineral Mining). Facility will be mining sandy
material out of an amenity pond.
c) Does this facility have other permits? Mining Permit from DLR pending (#10-67).
d) Hazardous Waste Activities? No.
e) DLR Mining Permit status requested: 7/22/2005 (DLR contact K. Hicklin)
Mining Permit Issued: 8/ 17/2005 (Expires in two years----8/ 17/2007)
f} Regional Office input requested: 7/22/2005 (WiRO contact E. Beck).
RO Approval received: 7/29/2005 (see attached e-mail from E. Beck)
Per WiRO, any on -going wetlands impacts should be minimal.
g) Is an AtC Required? No. Only mine dewatering from sandy material mining, so no
AtC review/approval required. 4-5 existing stormwater wet detention (retention)
ponds that handle run-off.
h) Application approved? Yes, contingent upon Mining Permit issuance.
i) Note: Discharge is to HWQ waters. Mine dewatering from industrial sand mines
(sand for uses other than construction and fill, per 40 CFR 436.40) to HQWs are
subject to more stringent TSS limits.
Phone logs
7/22/05: Spoke to contact Jim Wiggins (910.755.7077) to clarify activities:
Sand will be mined out of an existing amenity pond. Will probably not pump out/dewater because
they want the pond to refill with water. This pond does not have an outlet, but the stormwater
retention ponds do (so site will likely discharge stormwater.) The company will be transporting
sandy material to an adjacent property, owned by a developer.

Re: NU from RiverSea Plantation - NCG020661
Subject: Re: NOI from RiverSea Plantation - NCGO2O661
From: Ed Beck <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2OO5 11:55:39 -0400
To: Bethany Georgoulias <bethany.georgoulias a ncmail.net>
Bethany
We have dealt with turbidity and wetlands violations on the
permit because they need to haul some of the mined soil off
problems with stockpiling it. That is why they now need a
the mining near the wetlands has been completed so ongoing
It is recommended that the permit be issued.
Thanks
Ed
Bethany Georgoulias wrote:
Hi Ed,
site. They need a mining
the site because of
permit from us. Most of
impacts should be minimal.
I've just reviewed an NOI application from LR RiverSea, LLC for RiverSea Plantation
in Supply, NC (Brunswick Co.). for coverage under the General Stormwater Permit
for Mining (NCG020000) and wanted to get your Region's input. A copy of the NOI is
attached. Here's the info.:
The applicant will be mining sandy material from an existing amenity pond.
Discharge is to: Lockwoods Folly River (Class SC-HQW) in Lumber Basin
Other permits: State Stormwater Permit issued Jan. 12, 2005 (SW8 031124) and NCGO1
coverage. Mining permit from DLR is pending.
I phoned the contact (Jim Wiggins, 910.755.7077) today to follow-up:
The amenity pond has no outlet, and they will likely not be dewatering much at
all --they want the pond to fill back up with water when they remove the sand. The
sand will be transported to an adjacent property owned by a developer. Stormwater
drains to several retention basins on site, which do have outlets (so there will be
Stormwater discharge).
Does the Wilmington Regional Office have any concerns with issuing a COC for this
facility? Also, are there potential wetlands impacts?
Thanks,
BG
of 1 7/29/2005 2:21 PM

Re: Mining Permit Status for RiverSea Plantation
Subject: Re: Mining Permit Status for RiverSea Plantation
From: Kristin Hicklin <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:01:29 -0400
To: Bethany Georgoulias <bethany.georgoulias a ncmail.net>
Yes, it was issued on 8-17-05. You should have been copied via email when it was sent
out, but obviously not if you are inquiring about it, huh? Attached is a copy of
their permit. Thanks, Kristin
Bethany Georgoulias wrote:
Hi Kristin,
I just wanted to check on the status of this one. I haven't seen a copy of the
issued permit up here, but sometimes they take a while to find their way to my
box. Was the RiverSea Plantation Mining Permit already issued?
Thanks,
BG
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
NC DENR DWQ
5tormwater Permitting Unit
[phone], ext. 529
[e-mail]
Kristin Hicklin wrote:
I forwarded the draft mining permit to Floyd Williams, State Mining Specialist,
on July 13, 2005 for review. It has not been issued to date. Would you like to
be copied on the draft when it's issued? Please advise. Thanks, Kristin
Judy Wehner wrote:
IKristin Hicklin is handling the application. She would be the one to I
contact.
Bethany Georgoulias wrote:
Hi Judy,
I wanted to check the status of a Mining Permit that should be in-house
for RiverSea Plantation in Brunswick County (in Supply, NC). I don't have
a mining permit number, so I'm not sure who on your staff is the likely
reviewer; please forward as appropriate.
Thanks for your help,
BG
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August 17, 2005
Mr. J. Robert Ward
LR RiverSea, LLC
2000 Riveredge Parkway, Suite 580
Atlanta, GA 30328
RE: RiverSea Plantation Mine
Brunswick County
Lumber River Basin
Dear Mr. Ward:
The application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been found
to meet the requirements of G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971. As we have received the
required security to cover this application, I am enclosing the mining permit.
The conditions of Mining Permit No. 10-67 were based primarily upon information
supplied in the application with conditions added as necessary to insure compliance with The
Mining Act of 1971. This permit expires on August 17, 2007. G.S. 74-65 states that the
issuance of a mining permit does not supersede or otherwise affect or prevent the enforcement
of any zoning regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an incorporated city or county or by any
agency or department of the State of North Carolina.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage and affected acreage for this site are both 9.64
acres, as indicated in the application and on the mine map (Sheet 1 of 2 and Sheet 2 of 2)
dated June 8, 2005.
Please review the permit and contact Ms. Kristin Hicklin, Assistant State Mining
Specialist, at [phone] of any objection or questions concerning the terms of the permit.
Sincerely,
Floyd R. Williams, PG, CPG, CPESC
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Dan Sams, PE
Ms. Shannon Deaton -WRC, w/enclosures
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, wlenclosures
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
Ms. Bethany Georgoulias — DWQ, at bethany.georgoulias,aDncmail.net

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
LR RiverSea, LLC
RiverSea Plantation Mine
Brunswick County - Permit No. 10-67
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: August 17, 2007

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until August 17, 2007.