NCG020065_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20160509

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
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Permit: NCG020065
SOC:
County: Swain
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: Jason Hall
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Compliance Insnection Report
Effective: 05/09/16 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner: Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
720 Hevritts Road -Hewitt Quarry
Topton NC 28781
Title: Phone: [phone]
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Jason Hall 828-321-3284
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 06121/2017 Entry Time: 11:00AM Exit Time: 12:00PM
Primary Inspector: Shawna Riddle Phone:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Rick C Brooks
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COG
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020065 Owner - Facility: NanWiala Talc & Limestone Co
Inspection Date: 06/21/2017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Inspection Summary:
Reason for Visit: Routine
Met with Jason Hall for the inspection. SPPP is current. Monitoring is being conducted as required. Mine site looks good.
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Permit: NCG020065 owner - Facility: Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
Inspection Date: 0612112017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Vlslt: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
S ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
S ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfall
Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? S ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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Permit: NCG020065
SOC:
County: Swain
Region: Asheville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
720 Hewitts Road -Hewitt Quarry
Contact Person: Jason Hall
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/22/2010
Primary Inspector: Kevin H Barnett
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
Entry Time: 11:00 AM
Topton NC 28781
Phone: [phone]
Certification:
Exit Time: 01:00 PM
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Ext.4657
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Other
{See attachment summary}
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Permit: NCG020065 Owner - Facility: Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
Inspection Date: 04/22/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection Summary:
Met with Jason Hall. (Bill McNeely on -site, but occupied)
Records at hand.
Mrs. Silvas' reccomendation from previous inspection implemented.
Qualitative and analytical monitoring complete and appropriate.
Facility well maintained.
Other
Comment:
Reason for Visit: Routine
Yes Nn NA NF
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DIV. OF WATI~R WAL1TY
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
Mr, Alan W. Klimek, P.L.
Director
Division of Water Quality
NCDLNR
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1617
July 23, 2008
RE: LBM INDUSTRILS LNVIRONi-MNTAL RLPUSEN ATIVTL
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We have designated a single representative from our company for all correspondence with the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources and our mining and concrete operations. This representative will
facilitate quick and efficient relations between your office and ours. He will primarily be located at Nantahala
Talc & Limestone in Topton NC, but will be available for all scheduled inspections at any of our sites. Please
revise the contact information for our mining operations (W'hitewater coc#NCG020408, Nantahala 'Talc &
Limestone coc#NCG020065), and our concrete operation (7oaau7y Concrete Cashiers coc# NCG140141)
with the following information.
Jason Hall
Environmental Representative
LBA4 Industries
jmhall �t.mctteclycotmpanies.com
828.321.4239 (Office)
828.557.4428 (Cell)
If you have any questions or comments I can be reached at 828-966-4270, I appreciate your consideration
in this matter.
Sincerely,
/4��W L. McNeely III
Vice President
P.O. BOX 40 • SAPPHIRE, NC- 28774
PHONE: [phone] • FAX: [phone]

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
Asheville Regional Office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
June 19, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Jack R Herbert
Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
PO Drawer 220
Andrews NC 28901
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-PC-0255
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
Permit No. NCG020065
Swain County
Dear Mr. Herbert:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Inspection Report from the inspection conducted June 12,
2006. Starr Silvis of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection.
The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCG020065 for the following:
Inspection Area
Compliance Issue
Self monitoring
Monitoring not conducted as required in the permit.
Outfalls
All stormwater outfalls not monitored or identified.
Runoff
Runoff from area adjacent to pump house is not controlled.
There was evidence in the form of erosion and sediment in the
river that this point is potentially significant source of pollutants.
Recommend constructing a sedimentation basin and
associated berms to direct flow into the basin prior to leaving
the site.
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for any additional observation and comments.
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778 Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Custorner Service: 877/623-6748
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Mr. Herbert
June 19, 2006
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You should address the causes of noncompliance and all take appropriate action to prevent
the recurrence of similar situations. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact Starr Silvis at 828/296-4500 ext 2665.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Attachment
cc: ARO
WQ Central Files
Danny Smith — NPS - ACO

Michael F. Easlcy, Governor
William G, Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Departmcnl of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Klimek, P.E. Dirculor
Division of Water Quality
February 7, 2005
Jack R Herbert
Nanlahala Talc & Limestone Co
PO Drawer 220
Andrews, NC 28901
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
COC Number NCGO2OO65
Swain County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCGO2OOOO the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. Please review the new permit to familiarize
yourself with the changes in the reissued permit. The general permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and some types of
wastewater. You must meet the provisions of the permit for the types of discharges present at your facility. This permit is
reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCGO2OOOO
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Five copies of Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Forms - wastewater and stormwater
• Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require modification
or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other
permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility for compliance with any other applicable
federal, slate, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater Permitting
Unit at [phone], ext.578.
Sincerely,
IIey�
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020065
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,
Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate treatment systems and discharges associated
with mine dewatering wastewater and process wastewater from a facility located at
Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co
720 Hewitts Road -Hewitt Quarry
Topton
Swain County
to receiving waters designated as the Nantahala River, a class B-Tr stream in the Little Tennessee River
Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 7, 2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 7, 2005
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 17, 1999
JACK R HERBERT
MANTAHALA TALC & LIMESTONE CO.
PO DRAWER 220
ANDREWS, NC 28901
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESoURCE5
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Mantahala Talc & Limestone Co.
COC Number NCG020065
Swain 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 t43-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of general stormwater permit NCG020000
* Five copies of the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin on this permit which outlines permit components and
addresses frequently asked questions
* A Certificate of Coverage for your facility
* DWQ fee schedule
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
Please note that in 1998 Senate Bill 1366 established changes to the permit fee structure for DWQ permits effective
January 1, 1999. This change requires that you pay an annual fee to assure continued coverage under this permit.
You will be invoiced for this fee beginning next year. A copy of the current fee schedule is included with this letter.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Tony Evans of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 584
Sincerely,
for Kerr T. Stevens
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT Or ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020065
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215. I, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
MANTAHALA TALC & LIMESTONE CO.
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
MANTAHALA TALC & LIMESTONE CO.
HEWITT QUARRY
TOPTON
SWAIN COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as the Nantahala River in the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the
effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of
General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 17. 1999.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 17, 1999,
for Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 10, 1993
Jack R. Herbert
Nantahala Talc & Limestone Co., Inc.
P. O. Drawer 220
Andrews, NC 28901
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Hewitt Quarry
COC NCG020065
Swain County
Dear Mr. Herbert:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on November 17, 1992, 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. This permit supersedes the non -discharge permit WQ0002033, which should be deleted
from your records.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Division 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 Susan Robson at telephone number 919/733-
5083.
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Director
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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GENERAL PERMITS
COPIES OF PERMITS ARE TO BE SENT
TO THE FOLLOWING:
SIGNED ORGINAL TO APPLICANT **
SIGNED COPY TO CENTRAL FILES
' COPY TO REGIONAL OFFICE
COPY TO P&E FILE
COPY TO COMPLIANCE
_COPY TO WAKE COUNTY
_COPY TO MECKLENBURG COUNTY
COPY TO TRAINING & CERT.** i
**ATTACH COPY OF GENERAL PERMIT

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM
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,
Nantahala Tale & Limestone Co., Inc.
is hereby authorized to operate a series of retaining ditches, rock lined ditches, buffer vegetative zones, settling
ponds, and a closed loop recycle system, and discharge mine dewatering wastewater and treated stormwater from a
facility located at
Hewitt Quarry
NC Highway 19
west of Topton
Swain County
to receiving waters designated as the Nantahala River in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached -
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 10, 1993
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day September 10, 1993
Original Signed BY
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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